Da Jia Le in Berlin

Best Chinese restaurant with classic cuisine

Here you can simply experience good Chinese cuisine

This is my favorite Chinese of all time. I have been here countless times with friends and family. Thank you for everything!

A feast for the palate: Each of the dishes served impressed with depth, precision, and a finely balanced interplay of flavors. Particularly noteworthy are the 21 Tofu Skins, whose texture and flavor are sure to delight even skeptics, as well as the 32 Yuxiang Pork, which scores with its balanced sweetness and acidity. Also fondly remembered are the 35 Sweet & Sour Pork Cutlets, 53 Szechuan-Style Chili Beef, and 72 Szechuan-Style Fried Chicken – all masterfully prepared, with characterful fire and refinement. The ambiance, however, noticeably undermines the culinary excellence. The decor and atmosphere seem dated, almost museum-like, without exuding the charm of bygone days. A subtle background music or a harmonious backdrop would add much-needed vibrancy and warmth to the space. The drinks menu is a pleasant surprise: The selection of craft beers and wines is well-thought-out and complements the spicy flavors of the dishes in a successful way – for example, Wittmann on the wine list. A culinary gem – one that could reach its full potential with a little fine-tuning.

Attracted by a report on RBB, we weren't particularly impressed at first and had already considered leaving. The menu desperately needed to be changed, as it didn't look that appealing. The ambiance wasn't that great either, but the food was fantastic. Luckily, we stayed. The service was also very good. The menu and the restroom area should be updated. After all, eating isn't a visual experience.

If you want authentic Chinese food but also local Craft Beer, go here 😁. The best combo for us.

Very delicious food, very friendly and quick service, and therefore very attentive! Everything was excellent, highly recommended.

We sat outside and it was very hot and sunny which was great but also a bit annoying since the sun was shining in our faces. We were very happy when the restaurant opened their shades when they saw us struggling. Also the food was very tasty.

Food is delicious. Unfortunately, the restaurant is getting a bit old and needs renovation.

Tried to get a table outside, they only would have had to put out a table and three chairs. Refused to do that, ignored us twice. Food smelled good, but no service, well!

Food excellent! But when the place is full, and it always is!!!, it is very loud, making conversation at the table difficult. Still, again and again!!!

The food was delicious and the service was very friendly. I was pleasantly surprised that there was a wealth of different beers from private breweries to choose from. The ambience is super simple and doesn't distract from the food...

The food was sooo good and not usual Chinese ☺️. The service was super nice and quick. We'll be back 🩵

Authentic Chinese food. We (my wife and I) went there on Saturday evening (at around 8 pm on 15th March) without any reservation and got a table. Good stuff and flavourful food. Must try - Sichuan-style pork stew in chili sauce.

Very friendly and attentive, the food is excellent, I'm not sure if it's gluten free

Most delicious food I ate in Berlin. After spending days suffering under a culture of spice-aversion, this was a revelation. Sichuan chicken was powerfully yummy.

Amazing and authentic Chinese food. We think, one of the best Chinese restaurants in Berlin. My wife is Chinese and I lived in China for a decade. Big recommendation.

Delicious and authentic food, as well as the location, it’s simple but authentic, which i like very much. The staff and its service is on point. I highly recommend Da Jia Le and i will definitely come back.

Nur EC karte. A shame. Nice beer selection and the food is actually good, but lack of payment options makes it not a favourite

Excellent food and a different selection of dishes that I know from other Chinese restaurants. Really great. There is a star deduction for our service. I think we were unlucky and caught the employee who didn't feel like it and made us feel it. I think the service is better if you sit downstairs anyway. Nevertheless, I would come back, only then would I hopefully get another service person.

Very friendly staff, got food quickly. Would come again and again

Very good restaurant with authentic Chinese cuisine. The ambience could be a little nicer, but everything is taken away by the food. :)

Best restaurant in Berlin?! WOW Made my day! <3

The food was great, but the shop urgently needs a noise protection concept - you can't hear your neighbor at the table because of the background noise...

Best Chinese restaurant in Berlin! Always a pleasure to eat here.

Good food, taste a little different than other Chinese restaurants. I am very satisfied and will come back.

Be sure to try: braised fish with glass noodles and tofu, pork in Sichuan-style chili broth, vegetable blossom

I loved the atmosphere, the food was amazing, and we were surprised with the selection of beers.

If you go, please make yourself a favor and try the Sichuan Chicken 🐓

Good service, nice beer and food.

Great food, nice and spicy and - as far as I can tell - authentic. The team was also super friendly. We were there on weekday evenings and even then it was busy, so better make a reservation! Attention: Girocard only, no credit card possible.

one of the best authentic chinese restaurants in berlin

Really good food! Amazing service and a great authentic environment. Just a little note: we had to make a reservation because it’s usually very packed, mostly for dinner on the weekends

One of the two most authentic Chinese restaurants in Berlin! Very nice service in a typical Chinese atmosphere.

My fav Chinese spot in Berlin. Just awesome 👏🏼 I’

My favourite Chinese Restaurant. Every dish I tried yet was amazing. Also a very friendly service. Authentic. Köstlich!!!

Very tasty and authentic, especially the dumplings! 1 star deducted because I think the chicken could have been juicier and more intensely seasoned.

Did a delivery of seafood with tofu stew (through Wolt) and there was hardly any mixed seafood in it - most of it was surimi sticks (which is highly processed fish sticks with chemicals). Also, the packaging was terrible - a lot of it leaked in the bag. Bad experience overall.

Very automatic dishes and large selection.

Finally we were here! We've had Den Landen on the list for years. I am totally satisfied. The restaurant was packed and we got a nice table. I thought the food was fantastic and we will definitely be back.

This is a favourite amongst locals and anyone with an appetite. Great value and great flavors. One should go here simply to have a wonderful and hearty meal. More of a mess hall style atmosphere but everyone is satisfied. Excellent Chinese food.

The food tastes excellent and you can't complain. However, it takes far too long to order and pay, and the store has no ventilation. You have to have everything you wear cleaned immediately to get the kitchen smell out.

Pleasant atmosphere. Food average.

Everything is just great. Very international, younger audience at the large, round turntables. Very tasty northern Chinese food. I recommend the cuttlefish strips, the beef with cumin and my favorite dish: the fried pork stomach slices. I've enjoyed going there for many years.

Finally we were here! We've had Den Landen on the list for years. I am totally satisfied. The restaurant was packed and we got a nice table. I thought the food was fantastic and we will definitely be back.

extremely good, thank you for the service

the food is just fine, if one has no expectations. the option of sharing (small) dishes seems recommendable in this venue, as such is not unlikely to balance out the experience. service is friendly and not slow. the process of acclimatizing to the ambiente may take some time (to put it mildly), and one will probably have to turn a blind eye to some things or features, which simply don't fit in.

Authentic Chinese dishes, tasted very good.

A bit overpriced but really good food.

The best Chinese restaurant in West Berlin for a long dinner with a big company!

Discovered by chance. Real Chinese cuisine

Very, very tasty food, super nice service! The seven of us had a really great evening there :)

You can not pay with card, only cash 😔

Very authentic and with many vegetarian options

This place made me homesick for the Chinatown restaurants in New York. I love it and it’s my new go to Chinese spot as a New Yorker in Berlin. The food is on paar with some of New Yorks best Chinese food. Authentic and stellar. This place made me very happy.

I tried Chinese food for the first time I was impressed how delicious and fresh the restaurant is!!

Great food. The dining room is not the most cozy but functional.

Genuine Chinese food, recommended!

For me personally the best Chinese in Berlin. It looks a bit inconspicuous from the outside and the furnishings largely avoid the somewhat tasteless kitsch that we know from some Chinese villagers, but it is very cozy once you're inside. The selection of dishes is very extensive and if you are a fan of spicy food and authentic Chinese spices such as Sichuan pepper, you will get your money's worth here. There are also a handful of vegetarian dishes to choose from. Another highlight is the beer menu. Interestingly, the restaurant has a large selection of excellent craft beers. In terms of price, the whole thing is about mid-range and definitely justified for me given the quality. Only the toilets could be a little cleaner for my taste.

A great restaurant: very nice service, a varied menu with many dishes that you can't get anywhere else. All of our dishes (starters, meat, vegetarian) were delicious! Everything is also very family-friendly, we were there with two kids. You can still work on the ambience, it's getting a bit old.

Very tasty food. If you want to go out for real Chinese food, then definitely go to Da Jia Le. In addition, the staff is very friendly and attentive. The prices are absolutely fine. Definitely always happy to come back.🙏🌸🍀

Everything is fine, nothing outstanding but the taste is delicious.

This is hands down one of our favorite places to get Chinese food. It’s delicious and made fresh.

Very delicious food !! There can be some misunderstandings because the staff does not speak German that well, but it's manageable. Very comfortable ambiente and you will get full !!!!!!!

Delicious! Absolute recommendation!!!

While it was a taste sensation in winter, it is now oversalted and tastes flat. A pity!

Best Chinese Restaurant in town

You would get five stars from me. Unfortunately, the two stars are deducted because you deliver with Wolt. Wolt took forever and delivered cold and sticky food. Do yourself a favor and find another supplier. Good luck!

Great food & great service except the credit card issue; they weirdly accept only deutsche bank cards

Very authentic Chinese restaurant (from the perspective of a China traveler). The food was very tasty and an interesting experience in terms of taste. Some dishes are special and you have to like them (e.g. Sichuan style with aniseed). We ordered a variety of typical Chinese dishes and shared them. The atmosphere is relatively simple...

Unfortunately not a secret spot anymore, this local gem is now well known in and outside of Berlin. The dishes are very authentic and the service very friendly. We always visit now during the week because it is way too crowded at the weekend. Order the spicy Chicken, eggplants and the spicy sichuan beef!

Great, authentic Chinese food. Offers surprising culinary moments.

Good food, service and bit slow

We were pleasantly surprised during our visit today and I have to say it deserves 5 stars without a doubt! The food was exceptionally good. We ate our way through all the vegetarian dishes and each one suited our tastes. Additionally, the fish stew and crispy chicken were to die for. Another highlight was the huge selection of beers that was offered with the food. This variety really rounded off the culinary experience. For anyone looking for authentic, quality Chinese cuisine, I highly recommend this restaurant. The quality of the food, the variety of the menu and the great drink selection make it worth a visit.

I was in Beijing a few weeks ago and the food at Da Jia Le is just as delicious as in China itself - super authentic. You can feel the European influence when it comes to the spiciness ;) Highly recommended!!

food was good, especially fried dishes, except for fried rice, which was ok. quite louzy, talking with friends, sort of restaurant, not a quiet dining place. would be quite challenging to order if you're not familiar with chinese dishes, and photos do help, but not much.

Food is super delicious. Service is good. Acoustics are bad, sounds like a chicken coop when it's full. I couldn't hear my partner even though he was sitting opposite... Gladly again anyway

It was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Authentic food, authentic shop 🥳 Just like we enjoyed it in China 👍🏻 Absolute recommendation if you want to know how Chinese is REALLY eaten!

Loved the spicy chicken and fish stew

The food was not authentic. The price was too high and the size of the food too small. There are better Chinese restaurants than this one in Berlin.

excellent, very authentic cuisine, prices are absolutely reasonable. We have been there several times and will be back 👍

My favorite restaurant!! Going here since 2016 regularly and never got disappointed

The food was ok. The pork belly was too salty. Otherwise CP is good. Interestingly a lot of westerner and almost no Asians.

Delicious Chinese food with friendly staff. I had no. 41, pork intestine and dumplings, and can only recommend it. Will definitely be back

Great food! We were very positively surprised!

Chinesische Dongbei (Nordost) - Küche, welche auch Einflüsse der geographischen Nachbarn aufnimmt.

Sehr zuvorkommend Bedienung. Essen sehr gut und preiswert

Hier geht man nicht wegen des schlichten Ambientes her, sondern wegen der frisch zubereiteten schmackhaften Gerichte. Und Achtung: wo scharf draufsteht ist es auch lecker scharf. Ein Lokal, dass die überbewertete Konkurrenz in der Kantstrasse alt aussehen lässt

Best Chinese Restaurant in town

Alles Gerichte waren in Ordnung. Ich war früher schon mal hier und in meiner Erinnerung war das Essen damals besser gewesen. Ich komme trotzdem wieder vorbei falls ich mal in der Gegend bin.

The food was absolutely bland. We ordered a lot of dishes and all had no taste and the little taste it had was not good. We had many vegetarian dishes. The menu looked very authentic but the taste was very white washed and not good at all.

If you’re looking for authentic flavors, this is not the place for it. I was encouraged by the authentic look of the restaurant, just like found back in China, where I used to live, but unfortunately the food is just adjusted to Western flavors. We ordered eggplant hotpot, Sichuan tofu, green peppers, cucumber salad, and sticky sweet potatoes, all lacked proper spice, the dishes tasted as if the sauces and oil were watered down. On a plus side, the staff is friendly and attentive.

The food was really good, also the service was nice and everyone spoke English!

Very tasty for a very decent price. The cold starters are particularly good. A lot of things on the menu I didn’t try that looked good too. It can be tricky to get a table, we waited about 25 minutes.

Sehr feines Essen, schnell und freundlichst bedient. Wenn ich einen Freund in Berlin besuche, ist das hier immer ein Essengehen wert!

Es war so so lecker. Wow. Jeder der auf chinesisches Essen steht ist hier richtig. Hatte nen mega schönen Abend. Die Familie, die das Restaurant führt, ist sehr lieb. Alle arbeiten zusammen wodurch eine sehr schöne Stimmung herrscht. Stilistisch her ist es ebenfalls einfach genau richtig - nicht „try hard“ stylisch/ modern, nicht altmodisch, sondern klassisch, gepflegt und zeitlos. Komme hier auf jeden Fall wieder hin..

Willkommen in einem charmanten chinesischen Restaurant, das durch seine minimalistische Einrichtung besticht. Die schlichte Ästhetik schafft eine ruhige und entspannte Atmosphäre, die perfekt zum Genießen der exquisiten Gerichte passt. Das kulinarische Angebot ist absolut hervorragend. Jedes Gericht wird mit größter Sorgfalt zubereitet und bietet ein Geschmackserlebnis, das Sie immer wieder zurückkehren lässt. Die Aromen sind intensiv und authentisch, ein wahres Fest für den Gaumen. Allerdings gibt es beim Service noch Raum für Verbesserungen. Es kann vorkommen, dass Ihre Gläser leer auf dem Tisch stehen und erst auf Nachfrage wieder aufgefüllt werden. Dies ist ein Bereich, in dem das Restaurant noch Potenzial hat, um das Erlebnis für die Gäste zu verbessern. Trotz dieser kleinen Unannehmlichkeit ist dieses Restaurant definitiv einen Besuch wert. Wenn der Service-Aspekt verbessert wird, könnte dieses Restaurant zu einem echten Geheimtipp werden. Kommen Sie und erleben Sie es selbst!

Guter Laden aber es aß essen bishen zu teuer

I went here by recommendation and i wasnt dissappointed at all. Real traditional Chinese restaurant, best quality-price ratio, tasty and big portions, best service ever. High recommended....

They don’t take any credit cards or bank cards other than ones from Germany. That really should be disclosed.