9 Locations
A good Chinese restaurant is never far in Berlin, where regional Chinese cooking has grown well beyond the takeaway. From Sichuan heat to Cantonese dim sum, a Chinese restaurant here can mean fiery hotpot, hand pulled noodles or delicate dumplings. This overview gathers Berlin locations serving the cuisine.
Charlottenburg holds a cluster of authentic spots around the Kantstrasse, often called the city's Chinatown in miniature, while Mitte and the outer districts add canteens and specialists. Many kitchens cook for a homesick Chinese community, which keeps things authentic, and vegetarian options are widely available. Prices stay friendly at the casual end.
Browse the addresses below to find a Chinese restaurant across Berlin, from spicy Sichuan to classic dim sum.
In the former gallery space on Rudi-Dutschke-Straße, Tim Raue cooks Asian-inspired dishes, without bread, pasta, or rice, but instead with the triad of sweetness, acidity, and spiciness. Only menus are served, from the Kolibri X Berlin to the vegan version. Among Berlin's gourmet restaurants, this establishment is the address for two stars with a Berlin signature.
In Marzahn, where prefabricated buildings meet expansive green spaces, lies Berlin's green world tour: The Gardens of the World combine over 20 international theme gardens across 43 hectares, a hovering cable car over the Kienberg, and open-air concerts for up to 5,000 visitors.
Shaniu's House of Noodles on Pariser Straße has been hand-pulling its noodles since 2013 and is considered a pioneer among Berlin's hand-pulled noodle shops. Owner Xiangshi Cui cooks Shanghainese cuisine, with the spicy beef noodle soup being a classic. Among noodle soup shops in Berlin, it is one of the most affordable: almost all noodle soups cost 10.00 Euros.
Located between Winsviertel and Kollwitzkiez, in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg, A-Petit serves Asian cuisine with a true sense of lightness: fusion sushi, Vietnamese classics, and Asian tapas in a charming restaurant with vintage appeal and an outdoor terrace.
Located on Charlottenburg's Kantstraße, just a few steps from Kurfürstendamm, Good Friends has been the benchmark for Cantonese cuisine in Berlin since 1993. Authentic, straightforward, and city-renowned - not least because Michelin-starred chef Tim Raue is a regular guest here.
One of Berlin's trendiest scene restaurants resides in Kreuzberg's Wrangelkiez: The Long March Canteen elevates Cantonese cuisine to a level that justifies its Michelin Bib Gourmand. Dim Sum, dumplings, and sharing menus in a cool atmosphere that has nothing in common with classic Chinese restaurants.
The Chinese House in Sanssouci Park in Potsdam is a gilded pavilion built between 1755 and 1764, surrounded by life-sized figures of musicians and tea drinkers. From May to October, the interior with its ceiling painting and porcelain collection is open.
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.
At the foot of Kienberg in the Gardens of the World lies the Chinese Teahouse, named Berghaus zum Osmanthussaft, offering over 40 types of Chinese teas. As the house is undergoing renovation, operations are currently continuing at a waterside location with a view of the stone boat. The tea ceremony costs 20 Euros per person and requires prior booking.