Taleh Thai

Taleh Thai in a Side Street by Volkspark Friedrichshain

Taleh Thai is located on Käthe-Niederkirchner-Straße, a narrow residential street on the eastern edge of Prenzlauer Berg. Volkspark Friedrichshain begins a few hundred meters further, and the restaurant itself highlights this proximity. Tram M4 and bus 200 stop within walking distance. The fact that the address is off the main roads is noticeable: it doesn’t rely on walk-in customers but is a destination people seek out.

The establishment describes itself as a cozy place that works equally well for a family meal or an evening with friends or colleagues. Reservations can be made via two different online systems or by phone, which is recommended. Payment is accepted by card or smartphone, with common debit and credit cards taken.

Hot Pots and Clear Spice Levels at Taleh Thai

The most striking feature of the menu is its honesty regarding spiciness: every dish is labeled as mild or spicy, so it’s clear what you’re getting into before ordering. The hot pot is considered a house specialty, available as Tom Kha Gai, Tom Yam Gung, and in a tofu variant, among others. Things get spicy with Pla Lad Prik Gaeng, a crispy baked pomfret with red curry, Thai herbs, and basil, which costs 16.00 Euros. The Sateh Gai appetizer with five chicken skewers and peanut sauce is 9.50 Euros.

Vegetarian and vegan dishes have their own section, entirely based on tofu: Massaman Curry with Tofu, stir-fried mixed vegetables with Tofu, Green Curry with Tofu, and Laab with Tofu. Alongside these are classics like Kud Tieo Pad Thai and Som Tam Thai, as well as the crispy baked duck Pet Tord Krob. Mild dishes are also plentiful, such as the large prawns Gung Pad King with ginger, morels, and various vegetables.