Soups

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.

TAKUMI NINE 1 on Pappelallee was the first Takumi location in Berlin, serving Sapporo-style ramen with rich broths and homemade noodles. The Tori Shoyu Ramen costs 15.00 Euros, the vegan Katsu bowl 19.50 Euros. Among the ramen shops in Berlin, this is the go-to ramen spot for Prenzlauer Berg. The menu is intentionally kept short.

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.

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.

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.

Pho Phan on Hermannstraße is one of the few soup restaurants in Berlin-Neukölln where soup truly forms the core of the menu: Phở, glass noodle soup, and rice noodle soup are each available with chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu, along with Thai appetizers. Per person, costs are between 10 and 20 Euros, and only cash is accepted.

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.

Chay Village on Eisenacher Straße has been cooking completely vegetarian since 2011, with around 80 percent of the menu being vegan. Among the soup kitchens in Berlin, this is perhaps the largest meat-free selection: eight large soups and four appetizer soups, from Phở with tofu to glass noodle soup and coconut milk soup. The large bowls cost 12.00 Euro.

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.

Madame Ngo on Kantstraße is the upscale address among Berlin's soup bars: The Duc Ngo has been cooking Vietnamese cuisine here since 2016 in the style of a French brasserie. Phở is available in nine variations, from boiled beef brisket for 15.00 Euros to the version with Filet Mignon for 24.00 Euros. Three large soup pots stand in the display window.

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