NENI Berlin

NENI Berlin: Sharing Cuisine High Above the Zoological Garden

NENI Berlin is perched on the tenth floor of the 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin on Budapester Straße, making it one of the city’s most strikingly located scene restaurants. The name NENI is a family product: it’s an acronym of the first letters of Haya Molcho’s sons’ names, namely Nuriel, Elior, Nadiv, and Ilan. The concept is as personal as the name. The restaurant combines Persian, Russian, Arabic, Moroccan, Israeli, Turkish, Spanish, German, and Austrian influences into a culinary mosaic where everyone is encouraged to try a little bit of everything.

“Balagan” means “sympathetic chaos” and represents the menu concept that showcases the full range of NENI cuisine: from a selection of mezzes to main courses typical of Tel Aviv culture. Sharing and enjoying together is central, with dishes arriving uncomplicatedly straight from the kitchen to the table.

Mezze, Panorama, and the Monkey Bar Next Door

When the elevator doors open, you enter a lively yet cozy space. At its center is a large greenhouse with seating for up to 60 guests. This is complemented by an open kitchen, gigantic light installations, and casual furniture that clearly sets NENI Berlin apart from classic hotel restaurants. The menu features homemade hummus with chicken fillet in Jerusalem spices, baked eggplant with tahini, and Haya’s famous popcorn falafel. Dessert fans shouldn’t miss the baked Kadayif with mozzarella, ricotta, and orange blossom syrup.

If you haven’t had enough of the view over Charlottenburg after dinner, you don’t have far to go anyway. For sundowners, a visit to the terrace of the Monkey Bar, located on the same floor, is recommended. Tables should be reserved in advance, as NENI Berlin is one of the most sought-after scene restaurants in City West.