Amber in Berlin

Will not take card. They told us at the end of service. Do not go especially tourists

Honestly, given the previous reviews, I feel like throwing up. Luckily, the cocktails were good and not expensive AT ALL (we're talking half the price compared to the surrounding bars) and the welcome was perfect!! I'll be back tomorrow!! Good luck to the team, you are gods, as a well-known brand would say: JUST DO IT

Horrible experience. Don’t go to this place. Worst beer on Berlin.

Very bad beer, even worse coctels

My friends and I were all ripped off. The waiter charged us all a much higher price and didn't give us the full change. The food was not good and the place was not clean. I would not recommend it at all.

The service was awful. We asked for wine and it came with bugs!! The beer was stale and the mojitos were almost water. Never coming back! Oh, almost forgot about the fries. Gross too.

awful atention and the wine had bugs, they tried to charge it

The worst beer and service in Berlin. Everything is terrible. Everyone is very unfriendly.

The drinks are inferior, the prices are low, the service is pushy and the menu is totally filthy, tourist trap

Good evening, dear friends of Indian food! We were sitting alone. Then the waiter came (friendly but not pushy). We ordered drinks, and they arrived. They were mojitos, a work of art created by humanity. We drank them, and they tasted as they should. A warm summer night in the middle of East Berlin 😌 Enough with all the poetry, from now on just facts. The cook occasionally nibbled from the saucepan. Furthermore, you were watched while eating as if you were pre-reunification (Stasi). The toilets were disgusting (full of flies and excrement). Nevertheless, it can be said that the place has a nice vibe, typical of Fhain. The farewell was very sincere and emotional, but appropriate to the situation, and the Amberteam wished us a nice weekend. MFG KddK Association SV Sports Club Saarbrücken77er PS: KddK = Critic of the German Kitchen Society

Thank you for the great service and relaxed atmosphere! The drinks were amazing, and one of the employees (sorry, I don't know her name) was particularly friendly and welcoming – that made our visit a truly pleasant one. We'd love to come back!

Super relaxed drinks bar area, nice and dark, everything very pleasant. I brought my own chair because it's simply more comfortable, and it wasn't a problem. We really enjoyed the evening there. I can't say anything about the drinks or food, we didn't have any – but all in all: really great.

Just one sentence, go somewhere else!! The Fhain offers so much more! First impressions: wash your hands quickly. The restrooms all smell strongly of urine, four of them broken or had urine up to the top. The menus were dirty, frayed, and the pages were stuck together. Very unmotivated staff. The food was average to bad. And very expensive, too.

We went around 12, a very Mediterranean time for a humble snack. We sat inside next to a window and were humbly allowed to smoke next to said window. We ordered two mojitos and a cocktail whose name I can't remember, but it was delicious; it had a hint of lychee and grenadine. They lit a candle for us, creating a pleasant and intimate atmosphere for us to exchange a few cards, chat with the kids, or whatever was necessary. The gentlemen who run this restaurant were incredibly friendly and let us spend a good amount of time chatting. The cocktails were listed at 4.9 euros, but upon reading the menu, we realized they were more expensive, and 4.9 euros was for happy hour. However, they charged us as if we were there during that same hour. They're not trying to take advantage of tourists, but rather to provide a pleasant and intimate experience in a very bohemian area of Berlin. There was an ambulance at the door because a kid had been hit by a car next to him, and that put him at a disadvantage, but in the end, it's not the fault of the people who run the place. A highly recommended place in Berlin for food, drinks, and whatever else comes up.

Definitely recommended. The food, service, and drinks were wonderful.

Rude staff. Extremely mid food. Don’t bother

The worst burger I've ever had in my life. I left feeling like I'd been cheated, I don't know why. My husband hated the Indian food he ordered. The fries tasted awful; I don't know how you can go wrong with a fried potato. I couldn't bring myself to try the house special sauce or the mayonnaise!

Extremely disgusting and run-down! The staff was unfriendly and barely spoke German. We had to order in English, which wasn't a problem in itself. However, we still couldn't understand it. The interior was absolutely filthy, and the restrooms were almost impossible to enter. They reminded us of filthy train station toilets. The glasses were dirty and definitely not freshly flushed. The food was not good!

An experience... Happy hour cocktails cost €4.40-€4.90 on the signs, and the menu advertises "€4.90 all day." Yet each cocktail has a different price. In the end, however, the cocktails were charged at €4.90. The vodka and lemon long drink was the same, and the gin and tonic long drink was €5.50... All of the drinks tasted terrible. The tonic water was replaced by the gin and was subsequently called a gin and tonic. The vodka and lemon was a great lemonade with a hint of vodka. The Mai Tai was pure rum with some juice. A highlight of this place. The waiters made the night even darker with their smiles and great service. The Cash-Only sign in handwriting on the A5 index card at the entrance showed us that we could only pay with cash - this was also only noted on the said index card.

Happy hour. The food wasn't great, but it was tasty, but not Indian.

A total disaster in every respect. Very long wait times, and when we were all finished, our friend was still waiting for his food.

Absolute disaster – worst restaurant visit ever! The food here is a disgrace! We waited forever for our food – and then the wrong food arrived!!! When we complained, all we got were shrugs and annoyed looks. The service was an insult to every paying guest: unfriendly, sloppy, and completely incompetent!! Not to mention the waiters' attire. And the food? Lukewarm, slapped down carelessly – as if they wanted to punish us for even being there. I've rarely experienced such a blatant rip-off! Anyone who goes here can only lose: time, money, and good mood. Stay away – never again!

This bar was a staple for me in my earlier years of living in berlin. But this time it really seemed to let me down. We were a group of three and shared a bowl of nachos, which were extremely disappointing. They were clearly microwaved and the condiments that came were pretty bad. I understand nachos is not the optimal choice for an Indian restaurant and I have had varying success with three curries in the past which is why they get 2 stars for food. The cocktails we got were extremely sweet, too sweet. But cheap so not the end of the world. Perhaps this rating displays more so a change in taste for me than a reflection of the bar itself as on a different night with a different group of people it could get a different rating.

It was okay, the service was fast and the dishes were good.

All the waiters tried to take our order, but no one felt obligated to bring anything. We waited a very long time for something to drink. Otherwise the food was delicious. We were considerate of the area and the rush on Simon thoughtt str, but we were still asked for drinks three times, there were enough orders to be placed, but the orders were often not passed on. It's a shame🥺

When you order the same thing for multiple people they give you a smaller portion all on one plate. I asked for tap water, didn’t get asked what size and they gave me warm tap water in a large (which was 4€) then when I complained the waiter argued with me and left mid conversation

Very rude and dishonest staff. We asked for a simple glass of water and they gave us the biggest format they had without asking us beforehand what we wanted. When confronted about it all they had to say was “There’s nothing I can do” They advertised 4,90€ cocktails but charged us 5,50€ without ever explaining why. There is no official receipt you can have as everything is written on a piece of paper and all calculations done in the waiters head. The cocktails are watered down and the beer is stale. I would definitely not recommend this place for anyone wishing to have a nice evening in berlin.

It's better to pay attention to the small print on the window: cash payment only. Ordered three different lunch menus: all the same sauce.

Plastic straws or helmets have no idea how to spell it

Order from Lieferando was canceled by the restaurant after 15 minutes!

We hadden een tripje met onze school. Kwamen we bij de bar terecht. DONDERS MOOI!!! Geweldige tent we mochten direct aan de muziek en ze waren heel erg relaxed en super gezellig. Goedkope drankjes en super heerlijk!!!

Six of us went there for lunch. Unfortunately, it was nothing special and just average. The waitress unfortunately neglected to check for more drinks and didn't deliver the order.

- Food had metal wires in it (probably from washing the bowls) - Plate was not completely clean - Food only tasted mediocre - a bit dark (even for me as a gen z person)

I really don’t know where to start with this place. They came to the table every freaking minute to ask if we were ready to order, even if we asked for more time, and then they didn’t even bring the exact order. My dish had raisins and almonds in it and it wasn’t written on the menu. What if someone has an allergy? They only accept cash for payment and if they don’t have change…well, it’s your problem!

We ordered a Moscow Mule, then had it returned because it was basically undrinkable. It tasted like grain, the cheapest kind. We ordered an Aperol and there were lip prints on the glasses.

We ended up in the storage room despite a reservation, poor service, no music, cold. Very miserable. My friend injured himself on the broken table. If I could, I would give out stars

It was very cold in the restaurant. Service was terribly bad - food was there, rice came 10 minutes later, main courses were already cold. Starter arrived 15 minutes AFTER main courses. Waiter didn't know what food he was serving.

Horrific food, horrific drinks. Hoffic service. Please avoid this place - they will try to scam you with your bill and their food and drinks are terrible.

A disappointing experience - left the restaurant before ordering We were looking for a cozy restaurant for a good dinner, but Amber immediately put us off. As soon as you walked in, you noticed that the happy hour was more about cocktails than good food. The first impression was not very inviting: the entire restaurant looks straight onto the open toilets. The toilets themselves were reminiscent of a run-down 90s club: graffiti everywhere, an unpleasant smell like a train station toilet and a general uncleanliness that spoiled any appetite. In addition, there is a dark, unappealing atmosphere that does not invite you to linger. The menu was completely overloaded, which doesn't exactly speak for fresh, high-quality cuisine. After this first impression we decided not to stay. Definitely not a recommendation!

We were pulled in from the street, food was bad, toilets disgusting - when paying we were told an amount that was too large than what was on the bill. Waitress gave herself a euro tip.

Was delicious. Was really surprised. Much better than larger restorantes

The cocktails were extremely disappointing, tasting more like water than a flavorful drink. I would strongly advise against trying them. Additionally, the pricing was confusing and inconsistent, with different prices being quoted (e.g., prices listed outside, on the menu, and the final amount requested by the server). While the service wasn't outright rude, it lacked friendliness and professionalism. Overall, a rather unpleasant experience.

This store always wants to deduct you on the bill, there are always problems, watch your money with this guy

Cult bar from my youth :) There are cheap cocktails. They always have an offer, it's best to ask, it costs €4.90, the rest €5.50. Service is relatively inattentive. Toilets smell so bad. Yes, cocktails aren't great, but as I said, good prices.

So I'm disappointed. Cheap offers but that’s it. I ordered a Hugo and when I received it I was shocked. Flies amidst the mint. When I pointed this out to the waiter, he took the drink, left and came back saying: there were only spots on the mint. That wasn't it; see image. I was nice enough to pay it anyway. But then give yourself a tip without being asked. Outrageous! Never again

Deliberately misleading cocktail prices. The menu and displays say “4.90” in happy hour everywhere. When I paid it was suddenly more and I was informed that it said "from 4.90". The waitress didn't even know which cocktails we had ordered. The actual prices were not advertised anywhere. Seemed very random. Price-performance was still good. But unfortunately you feel ripped off

Location and food are good but cash only. It’s absolutely NoGo

Food tastes great. Daily offer 9€ Cocktails 5€…. It's almost always empty. I personally can't understand it, but we always get food quickly 😁🤷‍♀️ Unfortunately it's very cold inside. The door to the outside is usually open. Feel free to come on Sunday afternoon after the flea market

Worst apple spritzer I've ever had

Attended October 2024. We were given an extra drink which we did not order and staff were unhelpful in resolving this, forcing us to keep and pay for the drink which we DID NOT WANT. we did not order it we did not want it but they made us keep it and PAY FOR IT. And the food is too salty. Don’t be fooled by happy hour sign out the front. Not worth the visit 👎👎👎👎👎

Food was great, tasty and beautifully prepared. The service employee could perhaps smile a little

The food is actually really tasty + the lunch menu is very affordable.

We didn’t eat, just took a few cocktails, they were fine, not a lot of alcohol in them, but full of ice. The waiters were ok, not too friendly, but not rude. Overall average.

I've never eaten so badly. I had it once, it wasn't what I ordered and it was burnt, I sent it back... unfortunately the second attempt wasn't any better. PS: only paying in cash is no longer appropriate

The food was good, the service and attentiveness left a lot to be desired. The waiters were standing on their feet because there were few people. No questions asked, no eye contact. After more than 30 minutes, the dishes were still standing there.

I've been coming here off and on for 3 years and have always really appreciated the low prices. All cocktails are still 4.50 to 4.90 on the stands. When I did the billing, I wanted to pay €20 for 4 cocktails and was insulted stupidly by the cellar. On the menu it says happy hour prices starting at 4.9, but it doesn't say anywhere exactly what it costs. I also have the feeling that the €22 was just taken out of thin air. I was asked stupid questions about whether I could even understand German. I handed him the €20 and left. Always ask exactly how much it really costs, otherwise you'll just end up with stress and the lovely evening will have a bad aftertaste. It's a shame, it was probably my last time here.

Attended on 22/08/24. Absolutely beautiful. Food and beer were excellent and the staff were very attentive. Do not worry about the previous reviews.

The food was so-so. It was plentiful but neither the Bryani nor the Chicken Tandoori were really not very tasty. The men's toilet smelled strongly of urine and wasn't very clean either.

Bad service, bad people. Bad food.

Selling cheap cocktails as happy hour. Mainly water in the drink. Only happy for them. Avoid this place.

Skip it, food was mid and made my friend sick. Drinks are meh, ordered mojitos with old as s limes. Service was bad. Sad that this restaurant has no integrity or pride in their establishment, feels like they’re there to drain money from their patrons and make you walk away feeling like you overpayed and made the wrong choice. Truly wack.

It's so disgusting here, it's not normal

We had a fly in the rice and the food was ordered without vegetables, but was brought with vegetables. The request to remove the rice from the bill or to give a discount was rejected. We were offered alcohol but we didn't want alcohol. The service person was nice but the whole situation was very questionable. We will all never get there again. This concludes Indian cuisine.

I mean like, we got fly in rise and my friend ordered the food without vegetables, but still it was there. When we asked for some discount, manager said that we couldnt get one. Then he offered drinks, but only coke left

Very mediocre restaurant in the middle of Friedrichshain. The food is just ok. But there are dozens of significantly better alternatives on the right and left. The staff is just as friendly. A pity!

Very good food on a chilled street. We were there twice.

the service was unfriendly. The food was oversalted and not edible. The waitress became even ruder when she only got a tip of 3.80 euros. Just embarrassing! Never again!

Oh well. Nobody can be reached by phone. So in order to make a reservation for a group of people for the evening, I had to come by in person in advance. I find it a bit weak. But it's enough for relaxed and, above all, cheap cocktails. Service so-so... but I think it's okay for the prices.

Tip top 🔝 Cheap and friendly The best bar

Happy Hour is a joke there. We payed way more than it was given in the menu. I guess the Waiter gave himself a tip of 5€ because the drinks should be in total 10€ and not 15€!! My cocktail was gross and the mojito didn’t even taste like alcohol at all.. it was literally just a Limonade. Can’t recommend at all

Well... Unfortunately the starter plate was quite disappointing. The curries were OK, but nothing more. The service was quite inattentive. The cocktails were average at best, but attractively priced. You either sit inside in a dark atmosphere or outside right on the sidewalk. The toilets could pass for a work of art if it weren't for the unhygienic smell.

We just wanted to have a drink here and ordered 2 wheat beers. These should be on tap. The two beers were brought and tasted sour. After complaining, we were brought two new beers, also on tap, but Pilsner, even though we didn't order them. This beer was also not ok, cloudy and tasted strange. After this experience, we decided not to try the food at all, so we can't comment on that. There is a reason why no one is sitting in this restaurant while the tables in the surrounding restaurants are full.

Best value for money in the entire Berlin city center. My absolute favorite “bar” and actually of everyone I’ve taken there. Don't expect a fancy restaurant, but expect good food and well-mixed drinks for reasonable money.

Beer is good but it is definetly NOT the cleanest

Great food, very friendly staff, fantastic location and atmosphere. Even got shots on the house after just 2 visits.

Was there 2 times everything was good, food was even great, cocktails cheap, waiter was cool, funny guy.

We've tried their dishes twice, the portions are big and delicious. You can enjoy real food for a small amount of money

Portions are large, Aperol was okay, unfortunately the naan was very dry and my paneer jalfrezi, although spicy, was extremely watery and had little taste. Mixed starter platter consisted entirely of fried vegetables - expected more. Price ok.

We passed the “Amber” and spontaneously had a meal there. We really enjoyed it and the portions were plentiful. What I ordered tasted absolutely authentic, which is exactly what I got in India. Mango lassi was delicious!

The food is good and inexpensive. The ambience is loud and more like a tourist cocktail bar

All time greatest restaurant of all time. If your looking for authentic Indian food, this is the place for you. Side salad is top of the pops. Garlic naan, savage. And so is the garlic lamb. And don't forget to ride up in your van.

Service seems to have improved with respect to other reviews. Waiters were very attentive, food was good and affordable. Drinks were good and quite strong.

Nothing is good here. Food was bad, the worst service, and unsafe environment. I ordered samosas and got ones that were rock hard frozen in the middle. When I complained, the waiter took them, reheated them and gave them back. I was shocked at the bad service, and their carelessness. They are also homophobic. Don’t go here

Solid, but not really authentic.

Since we didn't eat I can't say anything about the food but the cocktails are delicious! It's a little bit loud outside. I recommend to try the watermelon man.

1 star too much for this place. Cocktails are so bad, you can't even take more than 2 sips without feeling sick. At a table next to us, waiter grabbed someone's bag without permission and attempted to steal money from the bag.

I haven't tasted the food but definitely don't go there for a drink.

Super nice employees!!!! Love the shop!

There were 5 of us and none of us could finish our cocktail, the taste being unbearable.

I put a star because you can't put zeros.... That's disgusting! Dangerous! We were sick right after 1 cocktail... Flee you fools!

We were out for dinner at midnight on Saturday evening and ate some breaded bread and it was excellent. Be sure to take the cheese, because it is very tasty

Sehr guter Ort, um einen schönen Abend zu verbringen. Gute Preise, gutes Essen netter Service.

Ausnutzung bei Bezahlung(kein Rückgeld). Schlimme Musik die in Dauerschleife läuft. Nicht empfehlenswert.

Das Personal hat ausgenutzt, dass wir eine Gruppe von Teenagern waren und haben uns bei der Bezahlung abgezogen, haben kein Rückgeld bekommen.

Rückgeld wurde nicht gegeben! Die Musik war auch grausam. Man wird mega abgezogen.

Essen war okay. Service auch. Mango lassi bisl fad aber insgesamt alles luiluiluiluiluiluluiluiluiluiluiluiluiluiluluilzliluiluiluiluiluil

essen war ok aber bisschen teuer für die portionsgröße, service war goofy, musik war absolute weltklasse Oh, I cannot explain Every time it's the same Oh, I feel that it's real Take my heart I've been lonely too long Oh, I can't be so strong Take the chance for romance Take my heart I need you so There's no time I'll ever go Cheri, cheri lady Goin' through a motion Love is where you find it Listen to your heart Cheri, cheri lady Living in devotion It's always like the first time Let me take a part Cheri, cheri lady Like there's no tomorrow Take my heart, don't lose it Listen to your heart Cheri, cheri lady To know you is to love you If you call me baby I'll be always yours I get up, I get down All my world turns around Who is right? Who was wrong? I don't know I've got pain in my heart Got a love in my soul Easy come, but I think Easy go I need you so All the times I move so slow Cheri, cheri lady Goin' through a motion Love is where you find it Listen to your heart Cheri, cheri lady Living in devotion It's always like the first time Let me take a part Cheri, cheri lady Like there's no tomorrow Take my heart, don't lose it Listen to your heart Cheri, cheri lady To know you is to love you If you call me baby I'll be always yours Cheri, cheri lady Like there's no tomorrow Take my heart, don't lose it Listen to your heart Cheri, cheri lady To know you is to love you If you call me baby I'll be yours Cheri, cheri lady Like there's no tomorrow Take my heart, don't lose it Listen to your heart Cheri, cheri lady To know you is to love you If you call me baby I'll be yours (kerzen waren da für angenehme candlelight dinner atmosphäre)

Yeah so. Take extremely rude waiterd, mix them up with scamming us fo another drink we didn't order and you'll have whatever this bar place is. Not worth visiting :) save your time and money. Also the cocktails are extremely poorly made.

Food was bland. Didn't taste of anything

Gut besucht am Freitag, gute Frequenz mit genügend Sitzplätzen. Cocktails für den Preis sehr gut. Aufgrund der Anzahl an Gästen muss sofort gezahlt werden. Zum Essen kann ich keine Bewertung abgeben.