Restaurant Baraka

Located at Lausitzer Platz in Kreuzberg, Restaurant Baraka serves North African cuisine prepared according to traditional recipes, tasting of Morocco and Egypt. The ambiance is warm, and the hospitality is very cordial.

Tagine, Couscous, and Moroccan Tea: Restaurant Baraka

Baraka is one of the most well-known African restaurants in Berlin, and for good reason. The menu combines classics of Moroccan and Egyptian cuisine: couscous, aromatic tagines, babaganoush, falafel, and shawarma are part of the standard repertoire. Particularly recommended is the veal stewed in earthenware with sesame, almonds, and plums. If you can’t decide, order one of the large sharing platters. Several dishes will arrive at the table simultaneously, including hummus, salads, and meatballs. There is also a vegetarian platter with spinach, falafel, and hummus. All dishes are prepared according to traditional recipes, and the meat is Halal. To finish, don’t miss the sweet Moroccan mint tea, served in silver teapots. Baklava is also on the menu for dessert. By the way, only cash payments are accepted.

Over 30 Years in the Neighborhood: Baraka and its Surroundings

Restaurant Baraka is a family-run business and opened at Lausitzer Platz in the early 1990s. This makes it one of the longest-serving African restaurants in Berlin. If you want to continue your evening after dinner, Kreuzberg is the place to be. Kimchi Princess on Skalitzer Straße is an institution for Korean cuisine and just a few minutes away. Hopfenreich on Sorauer Straße, Berlin’s first craft beer bar, is also just around the corner. In short: The area around Görlitzer Park offers a lot culinarily, and Baraka has been a sovereign part of it for decades.