El Reda in Berlin

We paid €80 for grilled dishes and were massively disappointed. The lamb was of poor quality, tough, and barely edible. The rice was served cold and drenched in butter. I seriously wonder how this restaurant gets such good reviews. For us, it was a complete disappointment—absolutely not recommended!

Delicious but now very expensive there were times 8€ a plate currently hardly anything under 17€ but delicious

expensive and half cooked.Rude staff

The employees were overwhelmed when it came to serving food and forgot our order. When we pointed this out to them, they became rude.

The manager is rude and food was shitty.

Dirty and unfriendly! Just don't eat there! Take your money somewhere else and not here! You should actually give -5 stars! Very bad store! And expensive too, for what you get!!!

Good prices for good food with friendly service. A man doesn't need anything more. Always my pleasure.

Very authentic. It's a victim of its own success. This place can get full quickly. There is no table service so the ordering system at the counter breaks down quickly. In saying that, still visit. Food is good, people are nice and they don't change the food for German taste.

Loyal customer for 15 years. Menu 2 is best

Very tasty and inexpensive. I can only recommend it.

Best food in berlin with big portions

The food is clean and upscale Prices are very high

When I was a child, I occasionally came to eat here with my parents. Still very tasty and very friendly.

This is a must try if you visit Berlin 😍

The food is very delicious and tasty.

Great Arabic brunch and great prices

To feel Arabic cuisine in Berlin, place to be and actually a tradition. So many generations can talk about the store. Very tasty and always tastes the same.

Well, I've been eating there for years, I can understand that the prices are rising and rising, but then please don't cut corners in the wrong places (unfortunately there is no olive oil in the hot sauce) the skewers have become smaller, just like the rice portion... the skewers still taste very good. However, at these prices I expect that I will get the food to the table from the service staff like in a restaurant.

I have been a repeat customer because they serve good food. However, yesterday was my last visit. You are spoiled for choice in this neighborhood, so don’t be silly like I was—this place offers nothing special. I invited my friends to dinner, and since I was paying for the whole group and wasn’t sure what everyone ordered, I misunderstood "sechs-und-vierzig Euro" as 64 and gave them 70€. They didn’t correct me, barely thanked me, and simply kept the money. Yes, I made a mistake, but they had the chance to be honest and chose not to be. Their short-sighted greed has cost them my trust—and three loyal customers.

Food average, service not very good, portions big, price performance good

Uncle Horst had chicken Scharwama

Always delicious. And always very generous with the portions. Definitely recommended.

Shawarma was ok, beef was a bit dry but chicken was better.

The quality of food is very bad. It is really waste of money…. When I was there, I was not even feeling comfortable. The workers (not the waiter) were watching and laughing in an impolite way to me as a single woman. I had a lot stress and bad feeling to sit there. It is the worst arabic restaurant that I saw in my life.

I like this restaurant, but unfortunately the portion is smaller and the price has become expensive

As always, very tasty 👌 I've loved it for over 17 years!

Food is terrible and extremely overpriced for the quality on offer! PLEASE save your money and eat somewhere else. Sauces for plates cost an additional €2.5. A plate costs from €13. Tables and chairs are greasy. I came here based on the review and was absolutely disappointed!! Rice tastes like soap! Schwarma plate without sauce? Like that!? Can I get a shawarma bread without sauce?

Delicious food, big portions. Free flow, free of charge black tea. We always visit this eatery whenever we're in Berlin.

Never tasted such delicious minced meat skewers! Rice definitely needs sauce and tastes good with yogurt sauce.

One of my favorite restaurants in Berlin, is a must when I visit Berlin. My favorite menu is fish (salmon) and don't forget with lots of homemade chili sauce (only available in El Reda).

My Persian heart boils every time I eat there. Really delicious, the employees are polite and you don't have to wait long. A bit crowded, but you can see that many people share my opinion ;)

I know that many people like the place and in fact the meat dishes are generally okay, but I think that they have been exaggerating recently with the price increase and I think that they have bought rice in large quantities because The rice has been tasting like mold a lot lately.

Always a pleasure, better than any Iranian.

Our family favorite store. Mmmhhhhhhh 😋 kubideeee

Very tasty 😋 Food is really amazing 🔨 Unfortunately a bit cold, very simple atmosphere. Cheap tip. Change the light bulbs. Cold white does not create a pleasant indoor climate.

I've known the shop since it started as a snack bar. I fell in love with him from the start and love him all over again.

The grilled sandwich was very bad, the bread was old and overcooked, the kebab was not of a good quality, and the toumiya taste was very bad. An experience that will never be repeated.

Self service , on ordering you get a small beeping machine , collect your order from the counter when it beeps. For us the waiting time was around 30 mins for just two dishes. There is provision for free flowing tea with sugar/sugar substitute that you can get while waiting. We ordered Kubideh(2x , minced meat) with Djujeh(single, chicken) . The rice came in enormous portion . The meat was well done , i liked the kubideh. The chicken was slightly ok the dryer side. I read in some review that one can ask for sesame sauce if they feel the buttered rice was dry to eat. The food came with a plate of salad which consisted of non seasoned greens with chillies and onion. There is usually a red chilli pickle on the table to adjust the heat. My rating stands at 3.5/5 for food The staff at the counter do not understand English.

Amazing Kebab, but the place is very small for big groups.

Massive bowel movements problems

Authentic and hugely delicious. Gladly again.

Delicious food, but I noticed that the portions here are getting smaller and smaller. It's a shame. You pay a hefty sum for a plate!

Best restaurant in Berlin! I definitely recommend spicy sauce :)

We had Kubiden (minced lamb skewer with rice and salad). The rice was covered with yellow saffron sauce and tasted excellent with the accompanying butter. The lamb was cooked to perfection and harmonized perfectly with the rice. The staff also speaks German and you will receive nice and friendly advice. Due to the good reputation and quick turnaround, all food is freshly prepared and made available for consumption through self-service. There is a small deduction. Because card payments are not yet possible. A lovely evening with a good Iranian meal. Thanks.

Unfortunately, as a German employee of a nearby industrial group, you are not welcome there, and I always get that feeling. Food tastes good, atmosphere is horrible.

A must if you are in Moabit. Always tastes the same… good price

No hygienic precautions... the salad from the previous customer is simply presented to the next customer. Also very expensive and unfriendly as long as you are not a countryman!

The food was ok compared to 2023, but unfortunately they have deteriorated a lot... I used to always eat the same thing for 13 euros, now it costs 19.50 to 3 euros. I think a price increase is ok, but it can't be that it's suddenly 6. Costs 50 euros more.

Food 10/10, but unfortunately the prices have risen extremely sharply for a self-service shop, really expensive

My favorite dish is shawarma on a plate with rice. Very tasty and filling!! Before this I never ate shawarma, I didn't like it 🙈 But now I've changed my mind. I'm also very happy with the free tea.

I was honestly disappointed with the food at this restaurant. Unlike the 4.5 stars on Google Maps, the food was totally average and even below average in some cases. Given the high rating, I had much higher expectations. Unfortunately, it didn’t live up to them. It’s hard to understand why it has such a high rating.

Simple place with delicious food

It's a shame that you can't pay by card

Ordered to take away. The food is always excellent. The rice is delicious and the meat is on point.

This is the place where the restaurant and other people are interested. DIE staff sind freundlichen and höfflich. The food is good and the staff is nice. I definitely recommend visiting the restaurant and trying the koobideh

You have to try very tasty things

What a shame! The restaurant was good just a year ago. But this week I was there again and got food. And that was just underground. The chicken skewer only consisted of a few tiny pieces of chicken and tons of rice and the shawarma plate was inedible. No idea how old the meat was. It was dry, tough, completely unseasoned and tasted sour. The dish immediately went into the trash can. Both dishes together cost 29 euros. Just a rip off. The atmosphere wasn't pleasant either. I was the only woman in the store and felt really uncomfortable. If you could give 0 stars, I would do so now. I will never go there again.

delicious meat #chicken #lamb #beef

Prices are higher than before, and the food tastes good. However, I have to mention that tea is included free of charge. Everything is self-service, hence the deductions for service, but the food is ready quickly.

As always, the food here tastes great. Large portion. You will definitely be full.

Can’t drink beer here. Dirty bathrooms

It's unbelievable how the prices went up. Almost twice as expensive for a dish that consists mostly of rice. I think 16 euros for a chicken skewer with rice and a few vegetables is excessive. Hygiene also leaves something to be desired

The food is really delicious and the staff are super nice too.

For the price and the ambience, it is worth much more in the neighborhood.

Very bad. The meat is not fresh and only grilled on the outside. Tables are completely dirty. Employee is not nice. And more expensive too For the first and last time. Never again

Best Turkish food ever.. and once again, best Turkish food ever, clean, quick service all do the restaurant was very crowded.

Not sure where the good reviews are from... the food is just grilled meat (good quality) with rice - nothing very tasty, healthy, or original. The atmosphere is fast-food type and all of it for 10 - 20 EUR (with a drink i exceeded 20 EUR). I believe there are many options in close vicinty which are better deals.

The shawarma is one of the best I've eaten so far. The staff is rather, well, how should I put it nicely... discreetly unmotivated. Everything is somewhere listless. ( Not all but most) But we want to judge the food so it is highly recommended. I think it's a bit too expensive... You would need 2 shawarma to fill you up. Otherwise very tasty.

Best kebab and shawarma in Berlin

Ordered lamb and chicken and rice. Got given a plate full of rice with small meat pieces which were extremely overcooked and raw inside which didn't even know was possible

El Reda one of my fav restaurant in Berlin !! Their foods is PERFECTO Delicioso. They cook the rice soo good. 🤩🤩💝 The portion is enough, even to be honest i would like to order one portion more 😅🤣. Next time came to Berlin, i would love back to El Reda. Hat of for their chef 💯💝

It was nice They served good but The bread could be fresh on the Chicken Shwarma

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Super delicious food with lots of freshness and quality. Shawarma definitely a top taste experience!

Salmon & number 2 is the best food here, don't forget to order the eggplant. Reasonable price with free tea all day long

It couldn't be more authentic, food just tastes so good!!!

The food is good with good portions. the service is okay.

Cheap, very good, tasty snack. Shawarma, halloumi and falafel are excellent.

It's the year 2024, and the sandwiches were served to us without serving tongs, but by hand🤮🤮, 2 minus points for hygiene

Simply good every time! Never regret coming!!

Very tasty food at good prices. Come to Berlin once a year and always go there once.

Way too expensive the food is not as good as the price. With that price expected to have good food.

It was okay, but I mean the Persian food didn't taste authentic and for that price, you can find much better places in Berlin.

The falafel halloumi plate for €10 is actually a disgrace. A little iceberg lettuce and doner sauce with falafel and halloumi is not worth the money.

The food quality doesn't quite match the price, but the atmosphere is fantastic, especially for families.

Love their kinds of food!! The taste was sooo good! Also the ayran is delicious 😁 Will comeback someday👍🏻

The food is good, but the prices have risen too much recently.

Very very generous and quality products!

Get the spicy sauce and eat with it 🌶️🌶️

Seriously, may God bless you with the best food and no mistakes

Great food, great prices, friendly and sociable staff!!! I highly recommend!!!

Absolutely top sandwich nr.29 on menu (rollo) with minced lamb meat. Fresh ingredients, amazing sose, amazing meat everything wrapped in super tasty bread. I will be back.

Shawarma with minced lamb skewer was amazing. Great portions, fresh ingredients and a good combination. Everyone should eat here at least once.

Fast service, authentic Lebanese taste (be sure to ask for the Lebanese version of the sandwich), and good prices for the quality. I liked to eat in the outside seating area. Would recommend.

Good food anyway, recommended 👍

Been there for the first and last time. Rice dry, chicken tasteless. Fatoush is just vegetables together without any sauce, salt or similar. Food is simply overpriced.

I have loved El Reda for years. Always recommended.

Always delicious and reasonably priced!

Always only get gristle meat and banished things...horrible

I recommend this restaurant to everyone