Chaomin-Congee Restaurant in Berlin

I was very disappointed, food was expensive and boring…. Would actually like to visit for a long time 😅

We had our food and were about to start when we noticed that the spoons were dirty and greasy. We pointed this out and asked if we could have a clean one. The waiter said he'd be right there. After a while, I went myself because he hadn't come. He then searched a drawer for a clean one...but to no avail. We weren't impressed with the food either. Therefore, only 2 stars.

I love it, the 46a is sooooo good. Aromatic and intense. Always worth a visit. Thank you!

Came here with a friend and got the pork congee and the chilli vinegar dumplings. Congee could have more protein on it, and the dumplings were ok.

Unfortunately, the food was very disappointing. The spring rolls were tasteless. The dipping sauce was equally so, and very little (maybe 3 mm deep in a very small bowl). When we asked, we were given a little more, so maybe 6 mm, which is very little. Do you really need to skimp on the sauce that much? The most disappointing thing was the liangpi. The noodles were overcooked, and the consistency wasn't what you'd expect from liangpi.

I ordered online for immediate pickup (15 minutes), the money was debited, and I was then informed that they unfortunately wouldn't be able to prepare the food until after their one-hour lunch break. Since I didn't have time to pick up the food that late, I canceled the order. I was told by phone that the money "will probably be refunded, but they don't know exactly when."

I found the food to be average, nothing special, except that the prices are a bit high, but okay, it's Prenzlauer Berg, and the location is well chosen. You can get there in no time using public transport. Otherwise, the service is a thumbs up.

The food was fantastic—fresh, delicious, and prepared with love. I especially want to highlight the friendly service: attentive, warm, and always with a smile. You immediately feel welcome. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting. I'll definitely be back!

excellent service and delicious food

Review for Chaomin Congee – Visit on July 18, 2025, around 8 p.m. Unfortunately, my visit to Chaomin Congee was a bitter disappointment. I was there on July 18, 2025, around 8 p.m. and found the service to be anything but satisfactory. The waitress, who wore glasses, was extremely rude and seemed completely disinterested. Instead of attending to the customers, she preferred to spend time on her phone while I had to wait a very long time for my order. There was no apology for the delay or a friendly word – quite the opposite: the tone was cold and unprofessional. Respectful and attentive service is essential, especially in the restaurant industry, but I was sadly disappointed here. I had expected much more from this restaurant. Based on this experience, I unfortunately cannot currently recommend Chaomin Congee.

A great Asian restaurant with super delicious food! I'd especially like to highlight the service: A bespectacled employee was exceptionally attentive, friendly, and warm. You immediately feel welcome and in good hands. I'd love to come back!

- We have to highlight one thing: the waitress, the young lady with the glasses, was particularly friendly and accommodating. She served us quickly, even when the place was very busy and it seemed like she was the only one working. A huge thank you to this lady! ❤️ - The food is typically Asian. For us, the selection was huge, and we ate until we were full. It was simply top-notch. See pictures below! - In my opinion, the only criticisms are the cheap chairs outside on the terrace and the stools inside. They're just not suitable for dining and should be replaced with proper chairs or benches.

While the appetizers were good, the main dishes we ordered (pho and the chicken fried udon) were severely under seasoned, bland and overly oily. We had our hopes up because the reviews were so good so it was very disappointing. Later in the evening my little sister started having a severe stomachache and was sick throughout the night getting no rest.

Chaomin Congee: Where the Ratings Don't Add Up Alright, gather 'round, folks, because I'm here to spill the tea (and sadly, not the delicious kind) on Chaomin Congee. Seriously, who's been leaving these glowing reviews? My taste buds are sending out an SOS! Let's start with the appetizers: tiny, but mighty... in price, that is. You get about two bites for the cost of a small nation. Then there's the service: think "human statue" meets "creepy staring contest." One woman seemed to be perfecting her art of standing still, which was less helpful and more "is this performance art?" But the real showstopper? The main courses. They looked like supermodels on a plate, but tasted like... well, absolutely nothing, drowned in enough oil to power a small engine. It's like the menu description was written by a different restaurant entirely. Honestly, I'm starting to think those five-star ratings are as fake as a three-dollar bill. Unless, of course, "tasteless and greasy" is the new culinary trend I missed. Save your money, folks, unless you're into expensive, oily disappointment.

Always the best Cháo, especially when i’m sick and it reminds me of my mom’s Cháo as well. But the Ruốc and Cà muối are a bit sweet for my taste

The rice soup was good. The chicken rice and cucumber salad were also okay, but the wheat stick was a joke! It looked completely different from the picture and tasted nothing.

The food was good — not the best I’ve had, but definitely enjoyable. We went for the lunch deal, which was a great value for the price. Portions were decent and everything was nicely presented. The service was okay; not particularly warm or friendly, but efficient enough. Overall, a solid spot for a casual lunch if you’re nearby and want something tasty without spending too much.

The food was delicious and was delivereed fast! I had the ”Pork me”.

If you don't even know how to properly pack food, then don't offer delivery service. A flimsy paper bag with an unsealed soup container? It all spilled the moment I picked it up. Ridiculous.

Unfortunately, the rice was completely overcooked and mushy. The food didn't taste bad, but it wasn't anything earth-shattering either. We had a 2 for 1 deal, so it was worth it. Personally, I wouldn't pay full price for the meal.

My absolute favorite restaurant on Uber Eats right now, I really need to check it out :)

Sehr enttäuschend. Der Preis ist hoch, das Essen hält nicht, was es verspricht. Die kleinen Brötchen waren hässlich und nicht frisch, fast 7 €, der Congee 14 €. Für diese beiden Sachen habe ich über 21 € bezahlt, aber nach dem Bezahlen mit Karte Habe ich keinen Kassenbon bekommen. Eigentlich wollte ich auch Liangpi bestellen, aber das gab es nicht – obwohl es draußen am Laden angeschrieben steht. Besonders enttäuschend. Very disappointing. The price is high and the quality does not live up to the promise. The small buns were ugly and not fresh, almost €7, and the congee was €14. I spent more than €21 on just these two items, and after paying by card, I didn’t even get a receipt. I originally wanted to order Liangpi, but they said it wasn’t available, even though the sign outside the store said they sold it. Especially disappointing. Rất thất vọng. Giá cao nhưng chất lượng không tương xứng. hai món này mà tôi đã mất hơn 21 €, thanh toán thẻ xong cũng không I was disappointed. The food was very expensive and not worthy of its name. The small buns were ugly and not fresh. They cost nearly 7€ and the porridge was 14€. I spent more than 21€ on these two items. I didn't get a receipt after swiping my card. I wanted to order cold noodles, but they said they didn't have any. Why did the store say they sold them? I was very disappointed.

It's delicious, and tastes like home. The cashier is a bit silly.

The most friendly Staff, delicious food and lots of vegan options. This place is a MUST in Prenzaluer Berg… you won’t be disappointed!

Very tasty food and a good vegetarian selection :)

Op een maandag avond in Berlijn verwacht je niet dat er veel open is. Na online wat zoeken kwamen we hier uit, mede dankzij de reviews. Een aangename verrassing. Vriendelijke bediening in heerlijk eten. Ook voor een goede prijs

If you are sick and tired of the modern Asian nonsense that's spread across Berlin, come here. Excellent and delicious Chinese/Viet food. We were left lip smacking with the Fried Udon and Eggplant dish. Outstanding food!

Food was so mediocre, didn't really taste like much. The shrimp were very tasty, the rest was so meh. I would have hoped for more value for money.

ordered delivery, got stomach issues from this. food wasn’t very good honestly either.

A small restaurant, quick preparation, large portions, individual wishes are taken into account and fast service.

The food alone would have earned 4 stars—it was quite good. Unfortunately, the service was so poor that I’m giving only 2 stars. Our main dishes were brought out before our appetizers, so we sent them back. After we finished our starters, they simply brought back the same mains they had kept "warm" in the meantime. The rice was dry and clumped together, and the duck and chicken, which were supposed to be crispy, were completely soggy. When I pointed this out to our waitress, she flat-out denied it. Mistakes can happen, but the least you can do is own up to them.

All in all very good experience. Food was delicious and served quickly!

Only payment with cash. Which we didn’t have. So we left and went somewhere else. Not customer friendly !!!!!!

The food was really bad!!! Worse than instant noodles. Super disappointing. (Ordered via Uber Eats)

First of all, the food is very good and the service is friendly. But what I absolutely can't stand and hear in Berlin anymore is "only cash payment". I don't care about the reasons, but I'm tired of it. Especially since the restaurant delivers via Wolt and customers can of course pay "online" - as I was told when I asked. Therefore only three stars for service. I'll avoid shops like this in the future.

The food was so delicious it made my day!!! Chicken Congee was extraordinary—it brought me back from the dead and gave me hope for a new life. I also tried the Sichuan Wonton, Hot Duck and the spicy chicken which were all incredible. Can’t wait to come back!

The food was okay, but the service was terrible. The waitress with the piercings in her mouth seemed extremely unmotivated and was very unfriendly. Even with a generous tip, she didn't even get a simple "thank you." 🤡 Never again.

The food was OK, but the service was a disaster. The waitress was extremely rude, showed no expression and took the menu away from one of us before we had even finished ordering. When it was served, her thumb even stuck in the porridge we ordered! In the end she just kept the change without even asking. Absolutely unprofessional and unhygienic New: The store is trying to remove negative reviews through reporting, but that's obviously not the best way to improve.

Ordered spring rolls, squid, tofu, beef porridge, shrimp porridge, and matcha banana milkshake. The kid on the spring rolls finished three of them by himself. The spring rolls are fried with starch on the outside. The squid is very fragrant. The fried tofu is in small pieces, which is okay. The shrimp porridge is definitely recommended, the beef porridge is also good, the white porridge will take you home in a second. The portion of the porridge is indeed quite large. If you eat vegetables and porridge alone, you will definitely be full. The place is a bit small. The menu is in Chinese.

I ordered the beef rice bowl. The beef tasted pretty good. The sweet potatoes as the base were okay~ but the rice was actually uncooked. For a Chinese restaurant, this is unacceptable.

Very good restaurant. Unfortunately, they don’t currently offer Xi’an Street Food. We ordered rice soup and spicy crispy chicken legs, which we enjoyed very much.

Food was okay, no revelation. But definitely too expensive for that. Service seems disinterested and is only semi-friendly. Card payment is specified online - which is what we relied on. Ultimately you can only pay in cash.

Super delicious food, great service and the spiciness is adjusted on request for weak taste buds! I want to try my way through the whole menu 💞 (but biiiiiiitte introduces EC payment! thanksii)

Overall pretty good. We had the beef satay, fried tofu and duck&run. Portions are good. I would comeback for the beef satay.😍 The fried tofu really good too. The duck&run would not recommend. We where here at 16:00 and kitchen was open. They didn't have other plates when I ordered.

The beef satay & Sichuan dumplings are really incredibly good.

It was a spontaneous visit to the restaurant and I'm so glad we went. I had dumplings as a starter, a flat rice noodle soup with beef and a lemonade. I haven't eaten so well in a long time. I will definitely recommend this small, tastefully decorated restaurant and visit it again!

Only cash payment is accepted, you need to bring enough cash before going, otherwise you will be embarrassed 😂 Cash only

Honestly not worth it… food was bland, lacking flavor, freshness, the matcha dessert was SOOO dry. The Congee was acceptable but not a food that I will go back and try again there. Very average experience, I would have prefer to spend my money somewhere else

Vegan congee was really good. It was my first time trying it and I definitely see myself returning. Just a note to the restaurant- the menu doesn't specify that the vegan congee has tofu in it, so I ordered a side of tofu, and was later surprised.

We had a lovely evening at Chaomin today. The food really tastes extremely good. Congee is a really healing dish and it was really well prepared and it was a huge portion. From my point of view everything was well paid. The service was a bit poor today, but thanks to the sympathy and unasked-for courtesy, I give it full marks and would definitely come back soon. The dessert was a large portion. I shared these and was still full.

Very good food. Short waiting time. You can only pay in cash.

The waitress was dispassionate, but we were able to place our order in the end. The restaurant was empty, but she still kept us waiting for a long time. That wasn't so bad, because my companion and I had time and enough to talk about to pass the time. The food was mediocre, as was our drink and dessert. With Neotaste we received a €10 discount. At least that worked. On the positive side, the interior design was very nice to look at. Except for the big spider webs on the window. 😅

We were here because we discovered the restaurant through neotaste. Unfortunately we were very disappointed. Our two starters (cucumber salad and shrimp and chicken dimsum) were really not good. There was something indefinably hard in one dimsum, the dimsums with shrimp also tasted very fishy and of nothing else. The main courses tasted okay. Nevertheless, we were disappointed because the restaurant otherwise had such good reviews.

easy 5 stars. the place is clean, spacious and smells good. I was feeling cold, really fancy a soup. I saw menu and read "rice soup" and thought "never tried a rice soup before, let's give it a go!". and that was an absolute banger! hopefully I'll be back soon to try something different

Nicely done shop. Food tastes bland. Service unmotivated. As always, cash only. Some things were missing, but you still had to pay for everything due to the staff's lack of communication skills. Too bad...

If there are enough seats, wouldn't it be nice if one person could sit comfortably? I was disappointed with the inflexible customer service, so I canceled my order and returned home. Too bad. Never again

Ordered something to be delivered there. Unfortunately it tastes completely different now than before. Too bad!

Good place, but not so authentic. Went there for hotpot , but it was ok. I felt it was westernised food. But good service.

The porridge resembles the Hong Kong/Guangzhou/Malaysia/Singapore... congee/ porridge. The pork rice main dish is something to go for. I'm travelling here but I came here twice on my 5 days in Berlin. I will rate this a good restaurant for travelers who wants to fulfill their desire for the porridge/congee after traveling out for long time.

Extremely delicious dishes, particularly the eggplant. Juuuust yummie 😋

Such nice people! Extremely delicious food really a HUGE recommendation!

Nothing special just expensive for a disgusting duck and tasteless watery curry with overcooked rice and frozen vegetables. I am sorry if thats not the case, but this is what it tastes like.

If you are a Chinese and it happens that you also love RouJiaMo/Xi’An Burger, I would like to tell you this restaurant provides as good as you could have in Xi’An. I saw LiangPi had bad comments already, I also tried, the comments are valid :P I give 5 stars for RouJiaMo/Xi’An Burger only.

2 ⭐️ I visited this restaurant after seeing their advertisement on social media. Unfortunately, the experience didn't meet expectations. The service staff seemed indifferent and could have been more courteous. The food, particularly the Liang Pi (cold skin noodles) and congee, fell short of traditional standards - I couldn't finish my meal due to the unsatisfactory taste. While I appreciate their effort to provide authentic cuisine, there's significant room for improvement in both food quality and service.

Really good conjee and starters! Loved the food and the atmosphere!

Simply great! Great location, everything furnished and decorated very harmoniously with Vietnam! The service was great, they explained everything to us really well

Edamame was ok, the main courses (Sichuan Chicken and Frying Noodles with Tofu) and the Extra Spicy Wonton didn't convince us at all.

ONLY CASH! Mixed reviews, a couple of the dishes like the chaomin congee and pork belly dish were good, but the others were average. Not too bad, but no wow factor for me.

Friendly staff but I was dissapointed by the food. They offer Szechuan Chicken which is supposedly "very spicy" as one would expect from a Szechuan dish, however in reality it had barely any spice and it tasted more like sweet chilly sauce and it was a rather small portion. Also it was very cold in there.

Best congee in Berlin!! Super friendly staff and good vibes!

The food was really delicious and the service was also great. There was a misunderstanding when ordering that was immediately resolved without any lengthy discussion. I can thoroughly recommend the shop, especially because of the moderate prices and high quality food.

The food was very good, but the drinks didn't come despite asking. When I wanted to pay, the employee refused to redeem my Neotaste voucher because I hadn't reached the minimum order value. So it was his intention… Too bad

Hi 👋 first of all please don’t come to this restaurant because lots of other Chinese restaurants, because no cleaning in the restaurant and very dirty dishes so please 🙏 don’t come to here.

Tiny portion of rolls costs 7,50€ it was very disappointing to open that box at home.

The liangpi is very tasty also very nice chef

We tried the seafood congee pot, it was terrible. You are warned. Some seafood provided was considered fresh, so it is not about the quality of the seafood. The congee broth is difficult to explain, it is just bad on our opinion. What a waste to the seafood. Service was quite friendly. Meat burger was no up to my expectations, I have been there for the burger, but this time the meat should not taste sauer. Time to pay, we found a 12€ surcharge, the waitress claim it is for the hotpot. It was not communicated properly or stated in the menu.

What a disappointment, I've eaten here a few times. But today when I ordered food to be delivered to my home, the dish I ordered was "Chao Min" but when I received the order it was Chao with minced meat, the bread that came with it smelled like it in the fridge. Chao is very salty and the amount is very small.

Super tasty and best udon noodle dishes! I'll be back!

Guys, you have to do something with the food. I heard about that place from my friend, so the other day decided to try it. I ordered sichuan chicken, from the description expected it to be crispy but it wasn’t at all. And the taste of the dish was weird for me, so for that one I can rate only 4/10. The fried udon was a little bit better, but still we couldn’t enjoy our meal. I heard that they have tasty chao, so maybe we ordered wrong dishes to try.

I didn’t know about such authentic Liangpi! It’s so delicious, the roujiamo is also delicious😋 and my favorite porridge... finally I don’t need to drink drinks. I tried the beef version this time. I’ll check out other flavors next time

Ordered M10 from the lunch menu to take away from home. I paid 9.50 instead of 8.50, even though the pho only contained a bit of Chinese cabbage, a few pieces of pak choi and tofu and 3 zucchini strips. Also cash only. There are better places in the area for good Pho.

Great food for a pan Asian fan like myself. The atmosphere u sat in was great and it is both indoor and outdoor

Had amazing food at Chaomin. The congee, dumplings and the salmon were all on point. Would highly recommend this place to anyone who likes authentic asian food.

I am rating this place as least , cause of their policy . Seems like if we need to use restroom .. we need to buy something which is ridiculous in my view !

Order through Wolt. Food arrived fast, great! But, the summer roles fell completely apart making them unable to eat and the beef noodle dish was just spicy, without much flavour. Was quite disappointing.

What can you say......amazing noodles and burgers......authentically Asian and perfectly crafted. Prices absolutely ok. Clear recommendation. I don't share the negative review about food that isn't clean. This is an attempt by the competition to diminish the success. Provide evidence...

Great food, kind staff. Would highly recommend!

I would like to express my deep concern about the lack of food safety of your products. It is completely unacceptable that the food you delivered arrived in an unhygienic condition. Specifically, I ordered two bowls of porridge, both of which had a sour taste and a distinctly unpleasant smell, indicating spoiled food. This poses a serious threat to consumer health and is a clear indication that the food has been stored improperly for a long period of time. What is particularly concerning is that this is the second time such an incident has happened to me with your restaurant. This gross negligence must be remedied immediately. It is of the utmost importance that you take immediate action to ensure that such an incident does not occur again. Hygiene and safety standards in the food industry must be strictly adhered to in order not to endanger the health of your customers. I would also like to strongly advise other potential customers to exercise extreme caution when considering ordering from your restaurant. Consumer safety and health should always come first.

Delicious! We loved the beef congee, we’ll definitely come back to try different flavours. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff too!

A wonderful small, uncomplicated, cozy restaurant with ultra delicious Chinese and Vietnamese food. We were here today for the fourth time in the last five weeks and have always tried different dishes - starters and main courses. It always has us! tasted very good. Really fresh, high-quality vegetables, delicious meat and fish. Super tasty sauces. Everything was really well prepared. We are very excited and would like to thank the chef and the entire, super nice team. Stay with us for a long time!

I never visited this restaurant in person but ordered two chao ga congee via uber eats. My special requests were kindly considered. However, the food was way too salty and not edible. I even diluted congee with water, but it didn't work. It was such a shame that I had to throw away food completely. I have never visited this restaurant in person, but ordered two chao ga congee via Uber Eats. My special requests were kindly taken into account. However, the food was far too salty and inedible. I even diluted the congee with water, but it didn't help. It was really a shame that I had to throw the food away completely.

It looks much better on the pictures here than in person which was disappointing. The food wasn't that good either~ the rice was too sticky and not well cooked so I couldn't enjoy it that much. The food was okay but nothing interesting as well as the Homemade drink. I wouldn't go there back again. But the waitress was very kind~😊

Very very tasty and unusual. Service also great

Amazing food and the service was exquisite ♥️🔝

I don't understand the rating, Worst Vietnamese ice coffee in Berlin. Food was ok. If he had taken the coffee from the bill would say 3 stars, like this. 1 is more than enough.

The service and food here are great. Thank you to the French waiter who took care of us 😍

Very tasty and quickly prepared. When the sun is shining, you can sit outside very comfortably. Cash and card payment possible.

Tried the beef congee and ribs congee. Both good, quite mild on the flavors.

The food is delicious, and on top of that offer generous portions at a low price so a great value for money. My wife and I have been here a few times and have loved everything we’ve tried. I’m a vegetarian and she’s an omnivore, and both have several options. Great spot.

SUCH a lovely surprise, this place. Portion sizes were great, and the food so flavourful! Great selection of dishes, all at very reasonable prices. We shared 4 tapas as starters / sides: kimchi, cucumber salad, tofu, wontons. They were all so delicious and filling, with fresh ingredients. The aubergine main was huge, crispy and soft at the same time, soo so yum. "Hot duck" was definitely spicy & really delicious too. Overall huge amounts of food, would recommend ordering a little less unless you're as hungry as we were.