Soup Bar

In Mulackstraße in Berlin-Mitte, small bowls full of flavor are steaming: Iimori Ramen serves authentic Japanese ramen in a minimalist setting. Both the meat varieties and the vegan ramen alternatives at the restaurant are arguably the best in the city.

The PHO - Noodlebar on Linienstraße is the original branch of three Berlin locations and one of the city's most renowned Pho addresses. The beef broth with braised brisket costs 15.00 Euros, the vegan bowl with tofu, seitan, and shimeji mushrooms 14.00 Euros. Among Berlin's soup bars, this is the go-to spot for Vietnamese noodle soup in Mitte.

In Wilmersdorf, near Brandenburgische Straße, Hage Ramen hides like a small Japanese home kitchen in the heart of Berlin's western district. The broths simmer here for ten hours, the noodles come directly from Hokkaido, and the restaurant is typically Japanese and minimalist in design.

Iro Izakaya in Alt-Treptow, just a few minutes' walk from Treptower Park, brings the warm, living-room atmosphere of a Japanese izakaya to the neighborhood. Handmade ramen, sushi, and small Japanese tapas for Berliners craving particularly intense ramen.

On Kastanienallee in Prenzlauer Berg, at Hako Ramen, you slurp as it should be: gladly loud, deliciously hot, and the broth down to the last drop. The traditional Japanese noodle soup here is free of flavor enhancers and tastes particularly aromatic and intense.

Ramen in Berlin, from a southwestern perspective: Midori on Steglitzer Damm brings Japanese noodle soup culture to one of the city's quieter neighborhoods. Small, cozy, and with a menu that offers other Japanese specialties like sushi in addition to ramen.

On Bleibtreustraße in Charlottenburg, just one S-Bahn station from Bahnhof Zoo, Repke Spätzlerei serves South German home cooking at prices one would hardly expect in this location. Handmade Spätzle, Maultaschen, and daily changing lunch specials make the eatery a reliable address for an affordable lunch in Berlin.

In the backyard of Reichenberger Straße in Kreuzberg, Buya Ramen Factory serves handmade noodle soups that are almost too good for a quick lunch. Fresh noodles, locally sourced ingredients, and about half of the menu is vegan! This is how ramen is done in Berlin.

In Charlottenburg, right around the corner from Tiergarten, EArth Tokyo Ramen has established itself as one of Berlin's most authentic Japanese ramen spots. The broths here are served after long hours of cooking, and the craftsmanship behind them is distinctly Japanese. Anyone looking for genuine ramen in Berlin should definitely stop by.

Die Löffelei on Potsdamer Straße is a soup bistro and coffee bar in one and is one of the most affordable soup shops in Berlin. Three dishes are set for each weekday, including a vegan soup for 6.50 Euros and a hearty one for 7.00 Euros. The cuisine ranges from Indian Mung Dal to pea stew. It is run by Patrice Kenou.

Suppengrün on Inselstraße has been a staple among soup shops in Berlin since 2002. Hagen and Christiane Franke rewrite the menu every week, offering everything from Berliner potato soup to Tom Kha Gai. A small portion costs 9.50 Euro, and the bread comes from a rural baker in the Elbe-Elster region. Soup in a jar is available for takeaway.

Mia Ramen in Alt-Tegel serves steaming bowls with miso broth, homemade dumplings, and plenty of sushi. Those looking for honest Asian cuisine in northwest Berlin will find fair-priced options here.

On the Landwehr Canal in Neukölln, Life Berlin Ramen serves authentic Japanese cuisine so good you'll wonder why you ever ate anywhere else. Small menu, large portions. Tip: The vegetable broth with sesame, homemade spicy miso, chopped tofu, chili oil, and nori seaweed is a must-try.

In Berlin-Spandau, JaVi 92 Restaurant serves Japanese-Vietnamese fusion cuisine that stands out from other ramen restaurants with its extensive menu. Ramen meets sushi, and diners quickly understand why this establishment is one of the most popular Asian restaurants in West Berlin.

Hot Pot Soup in Bergmannkiez is one of Berlin's most consistent soup shops: up to eight homemade varieties come from their own kitchen, without flavor enhancers or preservatives, and the selection changes constantly. Potato soup and red lentils with coconut cost 6.80 Euros, goulash soup 7.80 Euros. Payment is cash only.

Anna Babik's Suppeto in Krausnickstraße is one of the few soup bars in Berlin where guests can assemble their own bowl: choose a broth, add ingredients, done. The broths are prepared in-house, instant products are excluded. The creamy potato soup costs 7.00 Euro, the lentil stew 9.00 Euro.

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A good soup warms the stomach - Grandma already knew that and it's still true! Soups awaken the spirits, especially when they taste as good as at Omi Rosi's in Charlottenburg.

A good soup soothes the stomach - Grandma already knew that, and it's still true! Soups revive the spirits, especially when they taste as good as Omi Rosi's in Charlottenburg.

Suppentreff is a cozy little soup bar in Wedding.

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The Spanish expression "cada día" means 'every day' and represents the restaurant's motto: something different every day and, most importantly, always something special.

The Soup Kultur branches are the pioneers of soup bars. In 1999, Berlin's first bar opened directly on Kurfürstendamm.

At Suppen Cult, right in Prenzlauer Berg, guests are spoiled with weekly changing soups of all kinds.

Vietnamese noodle soup in the heart of Charlottenburg: The PHO Noodlebar serves authentic Vietnamese street food right next to the Berlin Zoo. The Pho is absolutely delicious, with a rich, aromatic broth and fresh herbs that offer the perfect comfort food.