Hoa Rong in Berlin

Yesterday we ordered two of the signature dishes - those that are supposed to be particularly good and that the restaurant advertises. The portions were small - but neither of us finished it because it just didn't taste good. I've had better Vietnamese food everywhere in Berlin than here. Both of our dishes were far too dry and tasteless. The restaurant looks nice and the service was very friendly - hence the 2 stars.

Super delicious restaurant right on Friedrichstrasse. I had the "Dance with the Dragon" dish - flat rice noodles with very tender beef. I would love to eat this dish the same way again :) The service man was super friendly and gave us good advice. The dishes all came quite quickly - we were happy and would be happy to come back (price/performance ratio was very good).

Went there for weekday lunch, the staff was very friendly and seated us in a quiet part. The lunch offer featured a small selection of starters, main dishes and drinks. After ordering, we got everything very quickly and were pleasantly surprised about the serving size, quality, taste and price.

Very impressive how friendly, fast and attentive the staff is, even though they have so much to do!!! Very tasty, inviting, fast, cozy and the lighting effects are great too :) highly recommended

Very nicely decorated restaurant with very inexpensive, good food and nice service staff. Nice start to a visit to the Friedrichstadt Palace.

Highly surprised by the delicious food at this restaurant. I'm probably exaggerating, because I love Vietnamese food. The sun reflections on the glass make the place very pleasant. Very good attention. I recommend it! - Highly surprised by the delicious food at this restaurant. I might be exaggerating because I love Vietnamese cuisine, but the flavors were incredible. The sunlight reflecting through the windows creates a very pleasant atmosphere. Excellent service. I highly recommend it!

Update a year later: New card and really improved. The store is now full even during the week. It's worth making a reservation. We were lucky to get a place for 2u. Premium location. The terrace at the back is a dream and you forget that you are directly on Friedrichstrasse. The inside is also very lovingly decorated. Beautiful atmosphere. The food was also consistently very tasty. Unbeatable price for the location. The lemonades are also very tasty. Definitely come back.

Restaurant WUNDERHÜBSCH and it's like diving into a new world. Service top top!!!

It's easy to miss this restaurant. But behind the dark windows lies a gem. As soon as you open the door you are in another world. The lighting is even more effective when kept in calm tones. A light dragon snakes its way along the wall. The room is large but the cleverly placed seating islands mean you don't feel lost. The absolute highlight is the garden. Beautifully designed with rippling water, you immediately relax. The food is very good and comes quickly and the ice cream was very interesting and tasty. The service staff are little treasures. Always nice and friendly and sometimes ready for a joke. If you eat here and have the chance to sit outside, definitely do it.

A great place for Vietnamnese food with plenty of choices. Almost all dishes can be ordered as vegetarian versions with tofu. The lemonades are delicious too.

The service was unfortunately a bit awkward and confusing, although friendly. We enjoyed the food quite well, but unfortunately overall there was a lack of flair and attention in the preparation (in terms of presentation, seasoning, freshness), the portions were also quite small, and the drinks were a bit disappointing for the quality offered. Overall, it's okay, but not particularly recommended.

Enjoyed the food here while I was in Berlin. Beef pho is good!

Great ambience, very good service and the food was absolutely excellent. Clear recommendation.

Atmosphere is ok, but unfortunately the food and service are nothing. Please note the food unfortunately doesn't taste as expected, I ate grand duck which wasn't a good experience. 👎

I picked this place for dinner as it looked appealing to me. Their papaya salad was nice, but the main dish, their veg noodle soup, had some undefined ingredients (at least I haven’t seen anything alike in Vietnamese dishes). I decided to leave half of the soup in the the bowl.

We went there for lunch and sat outside in the courtyard. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful and the courtyard is very quiet, lush and green! We ordered Forest of Mushrooms (a bit too much coriander/cilantro), The Precious Pearl, Sight of Sapa, Golden Spring (all three as vegan options) and Shaved Ice- Frosty Yellow. Every meal was delicious! The servers were very friendly and I would recommend this restaurant.

Nice restaurant. Service very good. Some of the food was very good. The pho soup with beef could be a little more seasoned and herb side dishes would be good. Otherwise we were very happy with the food. Can recommend the restaurant.

Good vegan selection, centrally located and in summer a wonderful, quiet outdoor terrace with lots of plants that doesn't feel so much like Berlin-Mitte. Nice staff. I always enjoy being there.

The food was average. Between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. there is only a small lunch menu, with only 2 starters, some standard main courses and 2 drinks. My satay dish only consisted of rice, lots of lettuce and tofu. We really expected more. On top of that, the terrace was closed.

I had mixed feelings about eating here, based on some bad reviews I read. But I am very happy I decided to have the experience for myself. The ambience was great, food was delicious & the service was good. It helps a great deal that the entrance was right next to the U- & S-Bahn station for a number of lines

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The food was soggy, overcooked and tasted slightly musty; we couldn't even finish it The ambience was nice but unfortunately the food wasn't edible

After we ordered our food, we didn't wait 5 minutes for it - that made us a little suspicious. The taste was good, but my vegetable curry (golden gate) was completely missing the vegetables. Unfortunately, since the service was very poor, I couldn't address it and we didn't have the opportunity to order more drinks. Too bad.

Me and my friends ate there last Saturday, the food was delicious but unfortunately the water wasn't to my liking. Restaurant is very nice 🥰. I'll still come back here.

We were visiting Berlin and I discovered the restaurant by chance. Beautiful atmosphere with a beautiful terrace and the food was also very tasty. The only drawback was the service. They were all very friendly, but not very attentive. After we were shown to the square and given the card, it probably took 20 minutes before we were even spoken to. Afterwards the food came very quickly, although it was faster than the drinks. Afterwards we were only spoken to again when we drew attention to ourselves. We could do some work on that because everyone was very nice. It would have been a 10/10. Still recommended if you don't have any problems with the waiting time.

Wir waren zu besuch in Berlin und ich bin dann durch Zufall auf das Restaurant aufmerksam geworden. Wunderschönes Ambiente mit wunderschönen Terrasse und das Essen war auch sehr lecker. Einziges Manko war der Service. Sie waren alle sehr freundlich, aber nicht sehr aufmerksam. Nachdem wir zum Platz geführt wurden und die Karte bekommen haben hat es bestimmt 20 Minuten gedauert bis wir überhaupt angesprochen wurden. Danach kam das Essen dann sehr zügig, wobei das schneller als die Getränke war. Danach wurden wir erst wieder angesprochen als wir auf uns aufmerksam gemacht haben. Daran könnte man etwas arbeiten, weil ja auch alle sehr nett waren. Es wäre eine 10/10 gewesen. Trotzdem zu empfehlen wenn man mit Wartezeit keine Probleme hat.

Very idyllic restaurant with a cozy garden where huge zucchinis grow (well worth seeing) and extremely tasty food.

1. We asked for a tap water. Waitress said that they do not offer any so we have to purchase one. We ordered water for 3.50€ for 0.3l, expecting a bottled water. But we received water in a glass that is “filtered”. How can I know that it is filtered and not a tap for 3,50€ ?? It’s just ridiculous 2. Food does not taste good. Just meh. I know it’s subjective but food doesn’t deliver value for the money spent. Especially spring rolls 3. We were waiting for a long time waiting when our order will be taken. Not many people were there and there was no stress (I worked as a waiter and I know when it’s stressed). Like I had to get up and ask someone to take our order. 4. Backyard is cool.

Friendly and fast service. Summer roll for 6.90 disappointed me a bit, rice paper was too hard, sauce too thin and little. Main course was ok price/performance. I imagined more from the pictures and reviews and even saved it as a destination in Maps.

High quality food, good service, decent price.

Very tasty food, although I'm not into Asian. Great atmosphere in the courtyard. Lots of plants. Very nice service

I really liked the ambience (mixture of traditional and modern through the light installation). I think it's good that the restaurant opens at 11:30. I was there at lunchtime. The duck with orange sauce was good (it would be very good if it was a little less cooked), but the price/quality is very good. Very nice courtyard. Come again

Received the wrong food, when asked it was supposedly re-prepared, but apparently only some of it was removed and then given back cold. In addition, it was supposed to be gluten-free noodles (made from rice) even though it was actually wheat noodles. Waiters don't expect.

Some of the most delicious food I've ever had. Highly recommended if you are vegetarian, I was very surprised.

A recommended restaurant with delicious food & cocktails and an attractive ambience.

Food was super tasty and the food came super quickly despite the abundance of guests...

Super attentive service team without being intrusive, but approachable at any time. The food was very tasty (main course) as was the homemade lemonade. Unfortunately, various desserts were no longer available at 6 p.m. The ambience outside and inside was successful. From the S-Bahn you actually fall straight into the restaurant.

The food is very very tasty. A lot of effort was put into designing the restaurant, especially with the dragon and the beautiful toilet. The only thing I had to complain about were the two male waiters, who had a very unsympathetic manner about them.

Berlin and Dresden, can we fall in love again? When I am in Germany, I see my future, and my heart smiles. Sometimes, ordinary eyes hide extraordinary progress at closed lips, restrain floods of emotions, and not all wounds can be seen. We enjoy the best authentic Vietnamese food. Great location and a unique atmosphere to go back in time. Check out the back garden to enjoy your best day with German beer or wine. Be curious. A perfect date is with a person who enjoys food without fear or concerns.

Not real XO sauce quite disappointing…..taste-wise okay

The ambience is nice. The food was ok but nothing special. My chicken looked and tasted like duck. Overall, I wouldn't go there a second time.

Very nice atmosphere, friendly staff and fast and tasty food!

Super nice and delicious food with a great ambience. Your eyes eat with you every time! Great selection and very nice staff :)

The place made famous by social media did not meet expectations: the interior was outdated, and the cushions to sit on were dirty. The food was average: the chicken was tasty, but the shrimp were overcooked and not properly prepared. We rated the meal 5/10

Great restaurant. Delightful food, excellent service, convenient location.

We picked this place for a Sunday lunch with my girlfriends on a rainy day. Unfortunately because it was raining we couldn't sit outside where the real treat is, and instead stayed inside. The food we ordered was all tasty, the portions were big and the prices were very fair. I really liked the mushroom salad 👌 the duck meat was also tender and cooked well!

Inconspicuous from the outside, but in the middle of Berlin, this restaurant has a real oasis in the back yard with trees and ponds, where it is very pleasant to sit. We were here for lunch and the lunch menu was impressive. Almost all dishes are also available in vegan form. I found the vegan shrimp very interesting. Everything tasted good.

Looks really nice from the outside, the garden is nice too However, the food was not recommended at all. Had spring rolls, they were delicious, Mixed dim sums with strange fillings and extremely bland The main course was also completely bland, there were a few herbs there, but otherwise very unusual food for Vietnamese! And then too expensive for that Service quite disinterested Have tried a few Vietnamese restaurants in the last few days, this one was one of the more expensive and unfortunately the worst

Great ambience inside, we preferred the outside dining in the garden. We had Golden Spring (with grilled corn chicken) - the chicken was delicious, with very flavourful noodles. And Gateway to Heaven (chicken) - the chicken was a little dry, and served in slices instead of skewers (which was the expectation out of satay), the peanut sauce on top turned out good. On the whole the salad was fresh. We also ordered fresh orange juice (waste of money) - it tasted straight from the juice bottle. Their passionfruit cheesecake was out of the world, a must try. Overall, the food was delicious. The waiters said they preferred cash over card for payment, which was an unpleasant experience for such a fancy restaurant.

A wonderful oasis, quiet and relaxing place. Excellent food and service. Highly recommended.

It was very tasty, the food is not overpriced and the atmosphere and decor where very fitting. Would visit again 👍

I had the wild duckling (13,5€), it was amazing. The meat, the vegetables, rice and sauce apart and all together were just delicious. Although it was quite crowded the service was fast and the staff very polite. The espresso was good as well.

Food was amazing! Nicely decorated, ambient is so beautifull. Only downfall was passion fruit cocktail which was so sweet, noone of us liked it.

The restaurant is beautiful inside but there is also a garden at the back that is a gem. The staff is friendly and polite. The food was very good.

Food is good, ambience (courtyard) is also good. But service seems a bit amateurish. We (group of 6 people) were first left standing in the main room. A group of 12-14 people who came without a reservation were led past us and seated. Then people came again and after standing for 5 minutes we were seated. The waitress walked past us several times, the main courses came before the drinks and we had to wait far too long for the bill. We got up and wanted to pay and we were told that we had to stay seated. You had to be rude first so that someone would have mercy and pay the bill. UPDATE: Have now ordered twice in the office and received completely different dishes or dishes with missing ingredients. NEVER AGAIN!!!!

Delicious food, nice atmosphere and our waiteress was so lovely and kind 🥰 because of rain we couldn’t have dinner at the terassa. I would like to come back on a sunny day

Delicious food, many unique positions on the menu. Almost every dish can be made to be vegetarian or vegan. I highly recommend the Sapa’s Treasures specifically. Kind staff, nice ambience.

Food came very quickly and was tasty, but service was not convincing. We got our food before drinks and didn't even have cutlery. Always only get everything upon request.

Staff very friendly and welcoming and the food is delicious

The service was very friendly and food and drinks were delivered quickly. However, the food did not meet our expectations. The duck was very tough, the coconut glutinous rice balls tasted like nothing and the sauce with it was far too spicy

Nice outside, but ugly inside! The chic ambience is deceptive - this is a restaurant (mass processing) with disinterested staff who are unable to apologize immediately if a complaint is made. Instead, you are rewarded with a disparaging look and there is unnecessary discussion. There was plastic in the food - that's an absolute no-go. Apparently the amount was waived as a gesture of goodwill. Info: Card payments only possible from 10 €.

Unfortunately we are a bit disappointed with the restaurant. We had promised ourselves more. There is a very strange smell throughout the restaurant, so much so that you just want to go outside. Luckily we were able to sit outside because we couldn't stand it inside. The employees seemed a bit listless and unmotivated. But the food tasted very good. Although there were many seats available, you couldn't sit where you wanted. In any case, we won't be coming back. Unfortunately, there is no Cola or Fanta here either. The menu itself isn't very big either.

food is mediocre at best and only offering tab water if you order alcoholic drinks is just weird

The carafe of tap water cost €6.50, even though we wanted a normal bottle of water. But this couldn't be given to us and the unfriendly service didn't see any possibility of taking the tap water off our bill. Definitely not recommended. There are better Vietnamese people in Berlin.

Come and enjoy, alone, as a couple, with friends or family. Vietnamese cuisine with new taste sounds, the four of us enjoyed everything. The rooms are attractively stylish, and a green courtyard guest garden invites you to unwind. The service is friendly and attentive. It's worth traveling from another part of the city. Tip: Get seat cushions for wooden seating.

Very nice atmosphere. Service very friendly and funny. Gladly again

Very nice atmosphere indoors and outdoors. Nice personel. For my taste, the dishes on the menu are described too complicated and confusing. The dishes are reasonably priced and taste very tasty. The prices for drinks are ridiculously expensive, so I didn't order anything.

The courtyard and the service were quite nice. Unfortunately the food wasn't good at all, we didn't like the taste of it. A pity!

The plus: The garden is very beautiful and surprises with its style and ambience. Something you wouldn't expect next to Friedrichstrasse train station. The food was in stark contrast to the garden: the duck was fried to death and very dry. The beer lacked carbonation, and whether it was the Tiger beer we ordered would have to be debated again. When asked about the dried duck, the waitress commented, “It’s always like that,” in the snarky, Berlin way. My tip: There is an Asian snack bar in the train station where you can get better food for half the money.

Delicious food that is fairly priced, efficient, and friendly service. Definitely recommend.

Tasty Asian food with a European touch. The atmosphere is superb. The entrance of the toilet has big fish.. funny

The menu offers an impressive selection of authentic Vietnamese dishes. I tried the duck and the summer rolls - both were excellent. The ingredients were fresh and the flavors well balanced. The prices are absolutely reasonable for the quality of the food. I can recommend Hoa Rong to anyone looking for authentic Vietnamese cuisine in Berlin.

After listening to great reviews , came here for lunch with probably too high expectations but the food was sub average. The free salad starter they offer has to be the saddest salad ever. ( soup starter, better ) My partner’s Salmon was half undercooked - mentioned it to the waiter and he didn’t seem to care a great deal tbh. My red curry chicken was just bad- no flavour , just some chicken pieces and sweet corn randomly chucked in with some rice. On the other hand their fruit shakes and lemonades were outstanding- if only they cooked food to that standard. Left, quiet disappointed.

My number 1 in Berlin! Food delicious, service super nice and friendly. Garden very quiet, green, cozy

The Vietnamese restaurant Hoa Rong in Berlin is a true oasis of relaxation right in the heart of the city! The beautiful garden or courtyard invites you to linger and offers a really pleasant atmosphere, both indoors and outdoors. The cocktails are fantastic, especially the Passion Mojito – an absolute highlight! Reservations are recommended, especially in the evenings, as the restaurant is very popular. The food is also excellent. There are great vegetarian dishes, especially the ones with tofu are a delight. But the duck breast was also an absolute dream – juicy and perfectly seasoned. All in all, Hoa Rong is a place where you just feel good. A Vietnamese oasis in Berlin that is perfect to linger and enjoy.

The location is fancy (except for the smell of manhole), but the food didn't convince us. Maybe we just chose the wrong one. These are not typical dishes that you usually know. I think that's very good. The steak was tough and the sauce tasted strange and was relatively little to the rice... unfortunately the rolls were still too greasy. The drinks were very tasty!

Rating: "sadly, disappointed" The atmosphere is good inside the restaurant. Unfortunately, the yellow light shining throughout the restaurant windows made me a little nauseous. Not the restraunts fault but that is what i felt.The food was "okay" but there were certain aspects that made me unfortunately not satisfied. I felt the spring rolls were not made to order and felt a bit dry. The Tofu Pho was a bit bland in my opinion and I was expecting a more complex flavor profile. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend eating at the restaurant because of these reasons. Possibly if you eat meat it might be better for you.

everything we ordered (eggs, duck, pearls) had a particular flavor never heard before. The cocktails are also highly recommended. very nice and relaxing outdoor area, crazy interiors. Highly recommended, can't wait to return!

I was here on a Saturday evening with a friend. Even though it was well filled, we got our hot food super quickly, everything was delicious and, above all, the ambience was great.

The food was very good. Nice and attentive service. Food came quickly. Drinks with fresh ingredients. Lemonade and cocktails. Price middle class. Ambiance could do with a freshen up. Music not quite right. Summer garden invites you to linger.

There is awesome atmosphere and delicious food. It took some time to catch the waiter, but they were polite and nice too

While the food was tasty, they got my order mixed up. When i asked for clarification, they actively gaslit me. When i asked for the menu again to order dessert and addressed the mix up, they did not even apologize for the mistake. For this money, you can eat better at another place!

Great atmosphere, top service and delicious food!

Here you can sit very nicely and eat well. In summer you can sit outside in the courtyard. Staff management friendly and quick.

I was getting sick on this day and there’s nothing better than eating good food in order to feel better. So that’s exactly what I did in Hoa Rong. I was served by a lovely waitress who gave me great recommendations. The ambience was very nice and I would absolutely go back there with my boyfriend for a romantic dinner :)

They have invested so much in the interior design but the food is subpar. We waited over 20 minutes before someone came over and gave us the menu, then waited another 20 minutes until I got up and asked if we could order. Finally the food came and it wasn't that good. For good photos I recommend going there, but for good food I don't know.

We booked an order and arrived on time and been told that no seats are available

The food is so delicious and there are dishes that I have never seen before. Top vegan selection and very tasty smoothies.

The restaurant is very nicely decorated and has a great outdoor area to sit. The food was very tasty and if you like beer and matcha, I can also highly recommend the matcha beer. We had the noodles in a vegetarian and non-vegetarian version. The service is very good and card payment is also possible.

Unfortunately the food was disappointing - especially in terms of taste. Spices were missing and the ingredients were overcooked or overcooked.

First time there... and certainly not the “last”. Good again today. 3.08.23 Top food and service (06/14/24)

Great atmosphere and really friendly staff that was always available. Also the bathroom looks incredible! For the food: I got the summer rolls and the “early spring days” which were really light, refreshing and of course tasty on a hot summer day. My personal highlight was the shaved ice and a good matcha latte though - absolutely delicious.

A friendly atmosphere with dishes and prices that are absolutely fair. It would be perfect if there were more gluten-free products or sauces/dressings, otherwise you would only have to eat the dishes without sauces or dressings, which is somewhat detrimental to the good taste.

Nice location unfortunately service was super slow taking the order even if the Restaurant was almost empty and our plates came one cold, one burning. Taste was good but not special, we came for the good reviews but left disappointed

Best service, food and atmosphere

A big disappointment 😞 meat was chewy, and rice dry with no taste. Large selection of drinks and sparkling matcha was tasty. Staff was busy with cleaning and other stuff but not too attentive to customers. We waited 5 mins to be seated but the waitress was polishing cutlery.. not the best experience we had.

Great restaurant! The satay and the scrispy summer rolls were fantastic, and will order again! Avoid the beef cubes! They were very tough and had no flavor!

The food and the ambience is very good.

Very calm place 🙏 The atmosphere on their terrace was very peaceful. They have a bunch of really nice homemade lemonades. Food was tasty as well. Super helpful staff:) 5/5!

Nice decoration and interesting sounding menu. But the food itself is rather bland, I especially found the summer rolls absolutely boring. The size of the main courses is also below average; in any case, you weren't full with just one starter. Addendum: The restaurant tried to have my review deleted due to defamation. I think that's pretty bold, so I deducted another star.