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Oriental flavours are woven into Berlin's food scene, from Middle Eastern mezze to Turkish grills and North African tagines. Around Neukölln, Kreuzberg and Wedding, oriental restaurants and delis serve hummus, falafel, spices and sweet pastries.
This overview gathers Berlin locations for oriental cooking, from Lebanese and Syrian kitchens to Turkish and Persian spots. Some focus on mezze and grills, others on street food, sweets and shisha lounges.
Browse the places below to find the best oriental food in Berlin, compare menus and prices, and book your table.
Located directly on Oranienburger Straße in Berlin-Mitte, between the New Synagogue and Monbijoupark, Hummus & Friends serves Israeli cuisine that is as fresh and honest as the concept behind it: creamy hummus in many variations, all kosher, much of it vegan, and all at prices that are not a matter of course in this location.
Persian cuisine that has spoken for itself in Charlottenburg for over two decades: Restaurant Hafis on Neue Kantstraße stands for authentic Khoreshts, grilled Kebabs, and homemade flatbread, making the cuisine of Iran tangible in Berlin.
Sahara Imbiss in Schillerkiez serves Sudanese cuisine: Mustafa opened his first shop in 2009 while studying, bringing the flavors of Khartoum with him. Today, there are eleven locations in Berlin. The hallmark is the homemade peanut sauce served with falafel, along with foul and okra. Falafel in Berlin tastes different here than anywhere else.
Karun Bistro has been located in Pestalozzistraße since 2003, a quiet side street between Kantstraße and Wilmersdorfer Straße. Falafel in bread costs 7.00 Euros, the plate with six balls costs 12.00 Euros, complemented by Kubide and braised dishes from the Persian grill. Falafel in Charlottenburg is available here alongside a Persian menu.
The small restaurant Koshary Lux in Berlin-Charlottenburg offers typical vegan and vegetarian dishes from North Africa and the Middle East.
Breakfast whenever you want: Benedict in Wilmersdorf and Prenzlauer Berg serves international all-day brunch classics that go far beyond coffee and rolls. Originally from Tel Aviv, the cafe has long solidified its reputation as one of Berlin's most famous breakfast spots.
At Winterfeldtplatz in Schöneberg, Habibi has for decades stood for what a good snack to go in Berlin should be: fresh, affordable, without frills. Falafel and shawarma from an open kitchen, served until deep into the night.
Since 1979, the same family has been running the small Syrian snack bar on Rankestraße, a side street behind Ku'damm. Every dish is available in pita bread or as a plate. Falafel in bread costs 6.50 Euros, and you can choose between sesame yogurt and peanut sauce. The kitchen operates halal. Among Berlin's falafel shops, Falafel Salam is the oldest.
Prinzen Falafel Imbiss is located on Bernauer Straße, right next to Mauerpark, on the border of Gesundbrunnen and Prenzlauer Berg. The falafel plate costs 10.00 Euros, the takeaway box 8.00 Euros, and almost every dish is marked as vegan or vegetarian. For falafel before visiting the flea market, this is the closest address.
At Falafel Daye on Danziger Straße near the Kulturbrauerei, almost every dish is available either as a wrap in flatbread or as a plate, with around fifteen combinations bearing their own names. The falafel wrap costs 6.50 Euros, and the balls have a subtle cinnamon note. Among Berlin's falafel shops, this offers the largest selection in a compact space.
Kleopatra in Berlin Mitte rolls shisha bar, lounge and café all into one, for both locals and tourists!
Syrian cuisine from Damascus, served right in Mitte: Yarok on Torstraße stands for an authentic mezze feeling, generous mixed platters, and a warmth you can't order. The name means "green" in Hebrew and is a statement in itself.
Right on the Landwehrkanal in Kreuzberg, Defne Restaurant has been serving Turkish-Mediterranean cuisine for almost two decades at a level far beyond typical kebab offerings. Homemade mezze, Alinazik, and spicy octopus in a warm, relaxed atmosphere on Planufer.
At the Olla Orient Lounge on Mitte's Hackescher Markt, the guests take a seat on Oriental sofas nicely spaced in the welcoming lounge.
The Genter weekly market is located in the parking lot behind Wedding Town Hall and is considered the largest weekly market in northern Berlin. Turkish and Arab traders sell fruits and vegetables at prices below supermarket level, as well as börek, simit, olives, halal meat, and fabrics. For a weekly market in Berlin-Wedding, this means: a big shop for a small budget.
A large selection of Meze, the Jordan starters, can be found on the Casalot's menu. Grilled vegetables, spicy lamb spits from the charcoal grill, chicken liver on pomegranate sauce or a traditional dish from a Moroccan tajine will tingle your taste buds.
In Berlin's Reinickendorf North stands a hand-embroidered Moroccan royal tent that takes wedding couples on a journey into the world of 1001 Nights. MADI - Zelt der Sinne combines oriental cuisine, belly dancing, and artistry to create a wedding experience far beyond classic banquet halls.
The meet me halfway on Zinnowitzer Straße is run by brothers Mehdi and Mo, with the menu following their mother's recipes. Breakfast is served all day: Kuku Sabzi, Saffron Tahchin, and Baba Ghanoush, along with Persian tea with real saffron. The seat cushions were embroidered by an Iranian woman in Southern France, and the crockery comes from Iran.
The Lale Imbiss has earned its legendary status above all due to its garlic sauce. This sauce has been prepared for 30 years (!) following the same secret family recipe.
The Shisha Lounge Rote Harfe (Red Harp) at Heinrichplatz in Kreuzberg offers special shishas and fresh cocktails.