Last updated on 06/24/2026
Without spices, life would be pretty bland. You do not have to set off on a spicy journey to the kitchens of other countries in Berlin, because the right ingredients are available on many corners of the city. Das Pfefferhaus in Friedrichshain draws visitors with a huge selection of chili sauces and hot spices, while Neumann-Gewurze und Heilkrauter in Friedenau has carried pure spices and essential oils for three generations already. In Mitte, Zimt&Pfeffer becomes a paradise for the senses with rare pepper varieties, and in the Dong Xuan Center in Lichtenberg, rare herbs and ingredients await in the market halls of Little Hanoi. From Arabic delicacies to Asian blends, everything is here. Which aromas are still missing in your kitchen?
Viktoria Tkachenko
Cooking is pure wanderlust for me. A new spice can transform an entire dish, and that is exactly what I keep looking for in these shops. I love getting advice and sniffing at unfamiliar blends. I have put together my favorite addresses for exotic ingredients here.
Hidden in Lichterfelde, South Berlin, KEBE Shop and Café is a charming manufactory that serves much more than just coffee and turns shopping into an experience. Here, visitors can find handmade chutneys, aromatic spice blends, and exotic ingredients inspired by culinary journeys around the globe.
The traditional delicatessen Harb Trading and Contracting in Berlin-Tiergarten impresses with its colorful array of oriental spices, wines, and delicacies.
The chili and spice specialty store near Boxhagener Platz offers BBQ and chili sauces for every taste, an extensive spice assortment, and fiery snacks.
Neumann-Gewürze und Heilkräuter in Berlin Friedenau/Schönberg is a professional among spice dealers, enticing with a huge selection of spices from all over the world.
This paradise of taste is located on an inconspicuous side street.
The elegant spice manufacturer Zimt&Pfeffer in Berlin-Mitte offers a wide range of exotic spices for connoisseurs and gourmets.
Ever heard of varieties like banana mustard, pear mustard, strawberry mustard or buddy mustard with licorice?
The go asia supermarket on Kantstraße is a really well-stocked Asian shop with a remarkably good price/performance ratio and an extensive product range. Fans of authentic Thai cuisine will find everything they need for cooking here.
Hot tea, fresh from the samovar, is offered to visitors of the Herb House by owner Berit Herzer. Herbs have a long tradition in her family.
Cilantro, Thai basil, and much more await visitors to Berlin's largest Asian market. The Dong Xuan Center is like Little Vietnam: 170 Asian traders offer their goods here in three large halls.
