Khao Taan in Berlin

We loved this little restaurant! Staff managed to squeeze the two of us in despite us not having a reservation. Totally worth it! We got the sharing menu. I was especially excited about the desserts, loved the pannacotta from fresh coconut cream. Very floppy and not overly sweet, just perfect.

Nothing but wonderful things to say for this spot. Cozy space, kind and friendly staff, and truly special and delicious food. You won’t be able to find these dishes elsewhere in Berlin. You can tell that they are each so thoughtfully created and made with the utmost care, reflecting in remarkable flavor. I will absolutely be coming back again!

Best thai food - and by the way best service I’ve had in years. Had a great moment - hope you will too

What wonderful Thai food! Great! And I went there again and it was even tastier than the first time!

We enjoyed the set menu very much - the fish and mango main and the two desserts were the highlight, but all the rest was great too😋 I also loved the spiciness, finally some 🌶️ in this city😁 and they have wine from my region Emilia Romagna, so I was also pleasantly surprised of this combo☺️ The service is absolutely top notch, very friendly and kind! We will come again to try all the dishes we didn’t manage to try today!

Incredible food, kind and friendly service. Definitely recommend the set menu so you can try as many dishes as possible. Thanks for the most extra special meal from two tired moms from Leipzig!

If you're looking for some really good Thai cuisine and you bring curiosity and time, this is absolutely something you should try. The food is incredible, the service is really kind. You won't find white linnen and silver spoons here, but rather a simple and cosy place to feel comfortable in. Expect spicy to be spicy, expect to be surprised by the flavours, expect to share food with your company and try all the things. I come here since 2018 and I still can't recommend this enough.

can tell efforts have been put into the menu to make it like a Michelin menu or something similar but the food was bit dry and the portion is tiny. As a restaurant explore experience, it was pleasant. But not for man who looks for authentic thai dishes.

Exceptionally nice service. Superior food. Criminally underhyped.

Good food, but there could have been slightly more choice. They did their best service wise, but it looked and felt like they couldnt really manage the number of tables.

Fine dining portions without fine dining taste, we ordered 2 starters and 3 mains with rice and left this place hungry. The curries are good but tiny everything else… meh. If you’re looking for a Thai restaurant that is style over substance this is the place for you.

"This restaurant is not deserving of being called a Thai restaurant. The dishes, which are far too small, lack herbs, sauce, and flavor. We were very disappointed. For example, the shrimp noodles consisted of unseasoned noodles with only two shrimp. The fried fish was exactly as described – just a fried fish with nothing on the side. Avoid this restaurant!

A really great experience, the atmosphere was fantastic, very pleasant service and top advice. It was really high quality Thai cuisine, just like you would get anywhere else in Thailand.

Great food, very nice combination of tastes. Small daily menu. A bit on the high end of the price spectrum.

So happy to try this restaurant. Amazing flavours and creative cooking. For 4 people, we tried the entire menu (snacks and mains) - that worked perfectly and was good value for money, given the quality and experience.

Eating at Kao Thaan is just fun! From the competent and friendly service to the innovative (like the Thai Style Scotch Egg) and very aromatic dishes. A little pearl in Friedrichshain! I'll definitely be back.

What an experience! The food is a bit different from what you would expect from a typical Thai place, very playful, a bit fusion, the chef certainly has ambitions towards higher cuisine. Wine was great, and the evening was rounded off with such a perfect, friendly and professional service. Will definitely come again and can recommend this place. Thanks!

So good! My boyfriend and I went on a date and were so mesmerised, the food was amazing ✨

Great Thai food with very flavourful dishes! Simple decor and very friendly service. The portions are small but the complete menu will leave you with the right amount of food to be full :)

Lovely authentic Thai restaurant with a homey vibe. Food was served in the right way (sharing) also a good wine selection. Highly recommend it for Thai food craving fixed.

Very nicely decorated. Very good food!

Unique way to get to know real Thai food! Best to go with at least 4 people, have the menu and try all the dishes..

Simply delicious and not your typical Thai place!! The dishes (and even the drinks) are full of authentic flavors, you can tell that the ingredients are of high quality and that everything is fresh! Can 100% recommend! The only thing that we personally would improve is the coziness of the place at night. The lights are very bright, I think dimming them and a few candles would really take the vibe to a new level!

Lovely little homey Thai restaurant. Most people get the prix fixe, which is the way to go. Dishes are interesting, imaginative and delicious. Don't expect any presentation. Portions are a bit small and the wine was overpriced (14€ for .2L). Overall, we enjoyed it, but unsure if we would return. For 110€, it felt a bit steep. But we are glad we tried it.

As a Thai and a proud food enthusiast, I highly recommend this place as the most authentic Thai restaurant in town. It's like taking a trip to Thailand! The dishes aren't the typical ones you'd find at other Thai restaurants, so be open-minded about the flavors, spices, and more. Everything is made with love, and the food tells a story. It's an experience that will completely blow you away.

Can’t express how much I’ve enjoyed the food. Great to get something so exquisite and authentic!

just great, really know which natural wines to blow your minds with

This review is regarding the professionalism of the restaurant management, as I didn't get to try the food I cannot comment on it. I had booked Khao Taan ahead of time for my visit. The day before I received a reminder for my booking so everything seemed to be in order. On the day of the reservation I head towards the restaurant, which is a 40 minute ride from the hotel I was staying at, only to find it closed. I was confused and started calling them multiple times but there was no response. Later that evening while I was going through my email I found in my junk a cancellation of the reservation due to some gas pipes re-installation that had been delayed. The email time read 11.30 AM, which was exactly 8.5 hours before our reservation. Even if it did land in my inbox, being on holiday I am busy sightseeing and not checking my phone all day, just trying to make it from point A to B as I am sure everyone does. I am an avid supporter of small businesses and especially restaurants. I despise restaurant chains and their soulless food. I don't leave bad reviews even when the food is bad as I think everyone can have an off day, we are all human. However, what happened was incredibly unprofessional and disrespectful and could have been prevented with a simple phone call. If you are visiting Berlin for a brief time only and trying to pre-book some restaurants, be warned.

Located on a calm street very close to all the cool spots and crowded places, this place is a hidden gem in the neighborhood. I had a chance to try almost everything off the menu and would totally recommend to do the same cause everything tasted delicious + a very chill vibe and a non-pretentious atmosphere really made my evening

We loved the experience, and will definitely revisit when we're in Berlin again. --- IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THE FOLLOWING REVIEW: Names of the dishes and ingredients may be incorrect/incomplete, since I noted down some of the dishes using just a few words. Please refer to the actual menu to match the actual dishes to the ones on this list. During our dining experience, we savored the following dishes: 1. Pepper and Fingerroot Ginger Soup with Prawn: This soup featured exceptionally fresh prawns, delivering a well-balanced flavor profile. The subtle hint of fingerroot ginger accentuated the oceanic essence of the dish, creating a harmonious and refreshing experience. 2. Fried Shrimp Paste with Minced Pork: This dish was a delightful explosion of umami, perfectly blending the richness of shrimp paste with the savory depth of minced pork. The balance of flavors was both exciting and satisfying. 3. Crispy Fried Rice Mango Salad: The rice was impeccably crisp, providing a delightful crunch with every bite. The overall taste was sweet-sour with a hint of spice. 4. Lamb Curry: The lamb was exquisitely tender, cooked to perfection in a medium-spicy curry that offered a tantalizing journey through Indian flavors. The spices were balanced, enhancing the natural richness of the lamb without overwhelming it. 5. Stir-Fried Squid in Ink: This dish was a revelation, boasting an exceptional flavor profile. The squid was incredibly fresh, and the ink added a depth of flavor that elevated the dish to extraordinary levels. 6. Baked Butternut Squash Dessert: This dessert was a creative play on textures and flavors. The umami crispy onions provided a savory contrast to the subtly sweet butternut squash, resulting in a unique and satisfying conclusion to the meal. 7. Siam Gin and Tonic: A classic gin and tonic, elevated by the use of a high-quality gin that delivered a crisp and refreshing experience. 8. Bangkok Sour: This cocktail was a standout, offering a complex yet perfectly balanced mix of flavors that left a lasting impression. Highly recommended.

Really great experience, food, service...everything was top. We'll come back 😋

This was probably the most surprising Thai food we’ve ever had in Berlin. Each dish has its own character, where the menu holds it together to create an unforgettable tasting experience.

This restaurant serves homestyle Thai dishes, offering dishes that you may not typically find at a Thai restaurant. A meal comes with six courses, with two options available for each course, and the food is served family style except for the soup/dessert. The mushroom soup with light ginger taste and Pak Waan leaves, gives a umami taste. The crispy fried smoked trout dish, served with sour mango salad and cashew nuts, is so refreshing and perfect for summertime. I will come back for more of it! As for the main dishes, we tried the lamb curry and squid, both of which were flavorful and tasty. Lastly, I was amazed by the chestnut dumplings dessert. The soft rice flour wrapping provided a perfect contrast to the crunchy chestnut inside. Overall, a fantastic dining experience!

Quality & Taste: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Price for Value: 💰💰💰💰💰 Those bored by the repetitive usual suspects at every Thai restaurant in Berlin should try Khao Taan. Khao Taan offers an exceptional dining experience with a menu that frequently changes. Unlike the typical Thai restaurant in Berlin, Khao Taan transcends the usual green curry, introducing diners to the rich and diverse flavors of Thailand. Food: The flavors are bold yet balanced, showcasing the complexity and depth of Thai cuisine. The experience feels like eating home-cooked meals, adding a comforting and authentic touch. Dish Highlight: Butternut squash pudding Atmosphere: The staff make you feel genuinely welcome and ensure a pleasant experience without being intrusive.

It was a great visit to Khao Taan. The menu (not completely shown in my pictures) tasted wonderful and the staff were very attentive and nice. We would like to come again. Thank you

The food brought me back home. Authentic Thai food for all. It's not very often you find reastaurant like this in Europe. This is my favourite place in Berlin. Food wasn't too spicy (My boyfriend is non-thai and he had no problem eating them) the portion was nicely considerate and we got to try so many things! Warm and welcoming service.

This was definitely the best Thai food I've had in Berlin so far. So delicious!!! The staff was also very friendly :) My only critique concerns the price/portion ratio; unfortunately, the portions are not enough to satisfy two people. We ended up eating more food somewhere else afterwards, and I think the price for the amount of food is a bit ridiculous. I suggest the staff increase the food portions slightly! Cheers :)

Khao Taan has some of the best spicy food I've had in Berlin. Fabulous preset menu, the lamb especially is unbelievably tender. Staff is friendly and attentive but not overbearing I enjoyed every single dish and can't to come back

Really great food and great hosts

The food perfectly satisfies with its ideal level of spiciness, and the quality of ingredients speaks for itself. The service is incredibly friendly, creating a cozy ambiance. Overall, it's a solid 10/10 experience. Dessert was gone in a second, you can see the empty plates 😂

Great food experience..so far the best Thai food I had in Berlin. Super friendly staff and owner. Food was delicious. Looking forward to go there again

Wonderful food experience, even better when you can share more of the dishes with friends. I still dream of the fried eggs! I only with the lights would be changed a bit, it gave it all a very sterile atmosphere in the evening :)

A perfect meal! Every dish was so balanced and comforting while packing a punch of flavor. The atmosphere, curated but elegantly low-key. My only note was the small size of a starter for two, and as soon as I told the chef, he had another portion sent to our table. That's how you do it! New favorite in Berlin.

Wow wow wow! The most incredible thai restaurant that I have ever been to! All the dishes were absolutely mindblowingly good. It’s like having dinner at your Thai grandma’s which i believe was exactly the concept they were going for. I felt myself craving more when I finished one dish. It was flavorful, spicy, and transported me back to Thailand. They were even able to accommodate my vegetarian friend last minute 🌱🩷 love love love, if you’re thinking of going, don’t HESITATE AND BOOK THIS HIDDEN GEM!!!!

Khao Taan whisked us away on a Thai culinary adventure with its authentic course menu! 🌶️ While the spice level was a tad too high for our taste buds, we still had a blast. The cozy ambiance kept the restaurant buzzing, but not too loud for conversations. 🎉 And oh, the service was simply top-notch! 💫 Pro tip: Be sure to book in advance to snag your spot in this delightful dining hidden gem 📅 Overall, Khao Taan stole our hearts with its Thai charm.

The food was simply great and the staff was very nice and attentive. An extraordinary variety of flavors and ingredients, and everything freshly prepared.

Going here is letting yourself be overwelmed by the tastes of authentic and creative Thai food. Not conceptual recipes but dishes which have been finetuned over time. There is lemon grass, plenty chili, spices you might have tasted before, but yet, every bite is different and unique.

This was our third visit. Excellent food, great service. I can only recommend it.

Amazing dining experience: from food to service to how they are redecorating the space after renovations. So attentive to detail and the food quality is top shelf. Finally a proper Thai food place in Berlin.

Typical Asian restaurant in B-Friedrichshain: small, wooden benches and no ambience. The food was great, but portioned very sparingly: the duck course consisted of bones and the greeting from the kitchen was a bit too limited with 4 cucumber and carrot sticks for 4 people. But the crowning achievement, after asking whether we would like anything else, was the impudence of adding 27 euros to the price for a starter salad (which was not sufficiently marinated and therefore no longer had the same taste as the one that was first served) and a small portion of rice in addition to the price of a 1/2 liter of wine from 27 euros. Nevertheless, the food was good, but with a course menu we also expect that the food doesn't come all at once, but rather in stages. Briefly described: Food great, ambience for 4 people to sit at a small table for 2 with a 1/2 liter of wine for 27 euros and a supplement of a minimalist starter salad and rice for 27 euros in addition to the 49 euros, more cheap than hip and great . We personally cannot recommend it. But it was worth the experience, but we still prefer to go with the price range in Charlottenburg - because here the price/performance/service is more in line.

Upscale Thai cuisine - so good!

We visited Khao Taan on the weekend based on a recommendation. The set menu is basically for the table, although soups and desserts can be chosen individually. We loved the river catfish laap and dry roasted beef with fried egg. A roasted onion cake dessert was a surprise. The restaurant manager was pleased with our enthusiasm. We will be back.

Excellent family restaurent, and you basically dine with the family at a cozy environment. Undoubtedly, one of the best Thai food we experienced so far. The dishes were uniquely customized with untraditional ingredients and spices. Excellent food and services. Definitely a must-try!

Exceptionally lovingly prepared Thai cuisine. Very varied. Cozy atmosphere. One shared menu per table. Delicious cocktails. Fast and attentive service. A very successful evening.

My absolute favorite Thai!! The food is fantastic and trying out the different dishes on the menu together is just fun. We will be back

it’s a great experience, the staff is super friendly, they explain every plate. the wine selection is great. the food experience makes you feel like you’ve been taken out of berlin and brought into a spicy thailand. feels like you’re at the dinner table at home, but momentarily transported

A bit expensive but excellent Thai food

Excellent food, nice vibe, super friendly staff. Very sadly no cards accepted - always a pity when the last episode of an otherwise superb dinner is a lack of customer service.

Super authentic thai food. Nice preset menu and everything super fresh. Amazing flavours can’t recommend enough

Very nice and cosy place, you get a sharing menu with different dishes of your choice. All dishes were very tasty, we especially liked the sourness of the fish soup and also the pork belly and the tender beef curry. Highly recommended

Sehr leckeres Essen, mit einer breiten Palette an Geschmäckern und tollen Gerichten. Man schmeckt, dass frische Zutaten von einer handwerklich ausgebildeten Person verarbeitet werden. Eignet sich meiner Meinung nach für einen "besonderen Abend", es ist etwas außergewöhnlicher aber keine Haut Cuisine. Die Bedienung war sehr nett, schnell und kompetent.

Love that they don’t adjust the taste to european - less spicy - preference. 💅🏽 One of the best food I’ve had in Berlin

Authentisches, sehr leckeres Thai Essen und netter Service. Das Konzept ist ungewöhnlich für Friedrichshain: Man wählt das Menü als Gruppe (alle müssen sich für die gleiche Speise pro Gang entscheiden) und die Portionen werden dann geteilt. Wie gesagt es hat geschmeckt und ich war satt, aber für mich persönlich ist der Preis von 45 Euro (September 2023) zu hoch bzw. hätte ich erwartet, dass dann wenigstens ein Getränk inklusive ist. Die Getränkepreise haben es, wie hier schon bei anderen Kommentaren beschrieben, wirklich in sich.

This thai restaurant is very thai authentic food. Food is region Ayutthya and delicate with a set menu option because this is extremely hard to prepare. Haven eaten in the best restaurants in Bangkok this restaurant is there with the best of Thailand with a more French decor.. A totally different thai experience which is is so refreshing after the boring food options of so many others . Thailand has so many fantastic regional dishes and we are happy to recommend this restaurant for a different experience.

Khao Taan is a very traditional Thai food restaurant, from the staff, decor, asian, thai people eating along side with you really means something, and of course, the spicy options are also true to the traditional thai cuisine! 😁 The menu is really original as you have a single price tag and are able to try every dish in the menu basically, on a share-with-all approach! Really great for a group of at least 3 or more people. Everything is really good but i have to stand out the wonderful shrimp soup! Thanks for the experience!

Khao Taan is a very spicy, original, thai experience in Berlin. The concept is a shared menu for the table, at a fixed price per person (€45/p.p.). Our choices for food: 🐔 Chicken soup - a great surprise, full of flavour, with a taste of basil and coconut. 🍆 Relish / Salsa - a paste made of sweet pork, aubergine, shrimp paste. Served with vegetables. Very tasty and smooth, it actually tasted more like shrimp. 🥗🌶️ 🔥 Shrimp salad - very crispy prawns, served cold, with veggies, was the begging of a very spicy experience. I actually consider myself someone that enjoys spicy food, but maybe here it was a bit too much, my lips were burning. But then, it was really tasty as well, so I wanted to keep eating it, although I was on fire. 🐟 Cod Curry - also really spicy, but more smooth than the previous. The cod was perfectly cooked, and the coconut milk was a great balance. 🍛 Beef Curry - as we were three, we got the chance to choose both curries. The beef one was perfect, really tender, with fresh herbs and lime. 🐚 Clams - and we went back to burning. Their homemade burnt chilli paste is fire! But the clams were great though. 🥥 Coconut pudding - with a salted coconut cream, which made it a great ending for this meal. The dishes come with all the rice you need, and they also serve Berlin made beer, which was much needed (Pale Ale was really good!) Overall, it's a great experience! Personally, a bit less spicy would have been just perfect. The service is also very friendly and the place is simple and casual. Recommended to make a reservation, and bring cash, as they don't accept cards.

Beautiful unpretentious food. Will come again

Splendid, tasteful and fun place. Limited seating inside (so make a reservation is my tip). I'll start with my remarks: portions are for sharing and in the end I didn't feel we really ate that much. Especially when comparing it with the price you pay. Now for the the reasons I gave it 5 stars: flavours are exquisite - some spicy dishes, some very savoury, all intensely beautiful. Wine selection is nice, service is familiar and attentive. A special note goes to the two desserts, which blew us away - truly. I suggest ordering more than they tell you to!

This place definitely serves authentic Ayutthaya recipe right in your table in Berlin. Gives the feeling of Thai original food what you can get in Bangkok.

Tasty Thai dishes, cozy ambiance.

One of my favorite restaurants in Berlin. Excellent Thai food with dishes that you won't get in most normal Thai restaurants. We go here a couple times a year and always see something new and interesting. Actually spicy as well, which is hard enough to find in Berlin.

We had an amazing experience! Very good Thai cuisine. Spicy as we like it! The waiter was very kind and professional

We were a party of 4 and has an amazing dinner. Everything was super tasty but loved the jacobsmuscheln and the porkbelly. And the coconut dessert! Will be back!

Incredible Thai food, non mainstream, sometimes experimental, exceptional produce. Those who don’t get it are just…too white.

Ein wunderbarer Ort in einer Seitenstraße,der ein köstliches, aromatisches und frisches Menü zu bieten hat,das sich von den Konkurrenten in der Umgebung abhebt. Dazu wird alles liebevoll angerichtet und erläutert. Sehr gastfreundlich 👌

Amazing food, definitely the best Thai I have eaten outside Thailand. Very authentic, great ingredients and great cooking! Will definitely be back

I came across this restaurant on a blog. A bit pricy, but in the end totally worth the experience! We had dinner outside and enjoyed everything about this restaurant. Great food, lovely service with passionate people. Give it a try, I can only recommend!

Sehr authentische Küche, aromatisch und scharf. Ich bin begeistert und komme sehr gerne wieder.

Un plaisir pour les papilles . Très bien cuisiné avec des produits de qualité . On sent que les plats sont préparés avec cœur . Le service était aussi impeccable. Très belle découverte que je ne peux que recommander

Ein kleines, puristisch eingerichtetes Thai Restaurant. Klares Konzept mit begrenzter Auswahl. Die Speisen sind frisch zubereitet und weisen eine große Bandbreite von Aromen auf. Die Speisefolge besteht aus fünf Gängen. Der Service ist familiär, nett und unaufdringlich. Und der Hund durfte mit, großer Pluspunkt. Insgesamt sehr empfehlenswert, es sei denn, man mag es nicht scharf.

I love Thai food but cannot imagine how this place got such good reviews. You certainly don’t have to book as the place was empty and the food not very good at all. It’s a set menu so no choosing anything for yourselves. I ended up eating one prawn and a couple of spoonfuls of VERY sticky rice, in fact it was just a lump of rice really, plus 2 beers for a total of 56 euros for my share. You don’t get a bill he just shows it to you on an iPad, not very professional.

Truly authentic and delicious Thai food in a low-key decor restaurant. The experience is unique, and the set menu concept gives you a good family dinner vibe. The wine selection is also excellent. I will most certainly repeat my experience at Khao Taan. They will also cater for allergies and food preferences (vegetarians and such). Just make sure to let them know when booking a table.

Sehr gute Thai Küche, jedoch nur Barzahlung! Und nicht billig! Das Portemonnaie sollte wohl gefüllt sein!

We have tried a lot of Thai places in Berlin and this is the absolute favorite! Love the non Europeanized food, the concept of sharing and the sense for beautiful details concerning food appearance and restaurant decoration. And the service was really lovely too. Little gem in Friedrichshain.

The food and service were excellent, will come again for sure, thank you for the nice evening 💞

Recommended. If it would be only about the quality of food, I would have given it 5 stars: food is tasty and very well spiced. I gave it 4 stars because you con only pay cash (and be prepared for a 50 euro + check/person) and there's no vegetarian/vegan option.

One of the best 3 neo thai restaurant With Larb koi and tossakan

Small charming Thai joint with ambition serving what at minimum feels like authentic Thai dishes. Lovely service and surprisingly tasty drinks.

Truly delicious meal with wonderful, authentic Thai flavours. Should reserve for a table. The food is spicy, though we like spice but others may find it too spicy. Very friendly server. Would love to come back as the menu changes seasonally. Only cash!

Small restaurant that packs a punch! The food is exceptionally good. Great authentic flavours, not your typical commercial Thai restaurant in Berlin with westernized flavours. Love that they kept the flavours authentic. Possibly the best Thai restaurant I've been to in a long time in Berlin. Set menu and its a sharing concept. All the food comes out at once so you'll have a dazzling array of dishes to try in one go. Portioning was pretty good too. You won't come out hungry. Quaint little restaurant so booking is recommended.

Heerlijk, smaakvol en sfeervol. Aanrader!

Food was ok, but nothing extraordinary. The shrimp smelled like it was past it’s due date and the overall experience was not really worth the money.

Sehr gutes Essen und freundlicher Service, aber viel zu kleine Portionen. Kein gutes Preis/ Leistungsverhältnis, weil man eben hungrig geht.

Great experience of authentic Thai flavors! We loved the super diverse menu - my favorite was the steamed bass. Will spread the word for this lovely place!

Auch sehr lecker. Geht einfach mal hin

Wonderful flavors! Especially the salmon salad, steamed fish and duck curry. The family style serving makes the meal very communal. Be sure to go there with people of similar protein preferences 😉 The desserts could be a bit smaller given their sweetness.

A spectacular meal! We ate here a few months ago, and I have been searching for similar Thai food in my city but nothing comes close. The variety of dishes was great. I recommend this restaurant to everyone I know visiting Berlin. The story, the ambiance, the food… all one of a kind!

10/10 ‼️ Absolutely the best Thai restaurant in Berlin. They served real traditional cuisine of Thailand rather than “fast food culture”. Staff are super friendly and all dishes are my favorite. I am sure I will be back.

Großartiges essen, tolle Experience. Bald super gerne wieder!

Traumhaft, einfach wundervolles Essen!