Umami in Berlin

I’ve heard a lot about this restaurant before testing it. It has a nice crowd, good menu mix, fast service (maybe too fast) and cozy shared seatings. I wasn’t impressed so much with the food, it’s good but not great. I took the weekend special, it seemed that the noodles were poured already in mass in the bowls, to the extend that it was difficult to eat them, and they were sticking to each others; same ingredients are used in many dishes, mostly vegetables, and finally the meat was not tender. But the prices are good for that. So it’s fine to go there but it’s not the best as I was told

This was our second time here. Always good and friendly service. Super delicious food and fast service :-) Very good value for money. Reservations are recommended :-)

Such a lovely shop... we were served by Linki. She gave us really good advice. The atmosphere is super relaxed, and the food was great. Really lovely... we'd love to go again.

What can I say? Everything was perfect, great value for money, and the service was very friendly, even when the restaurant was full.

Delicious, affordable, no frills

FISH POT marinated salmon Filet From grill with celery, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, beans, zucchini, bell peppers, ginger & garlic. Refined with caramelized soy-sauce. Served with kimchi & jasmine rice - 13,9€ This was delicious and balanced - a healthy meal except the excess sodium in the soy sauce. The taste was amazing though. The bowl was also traditionally made and the ambience was good both inside & outside

Delicious food. The BBQ duck with basil pesto was really good and with such an amazing taste.

Great food and atmosphere, but I found it really crazy and pretty unacceptable that tap water is not offered. I asked for some after ordering food and drinks and they said they don't offer tap water. Is that even legal?

My obsession in Berlin. Absolutely amazing food

Amazing food, and for a great price.

I love Umami. Every time I go I order the same thing: Shaolin Bowl. Most delicious seitan in berlin!

It was a good day. The prices are reasonable, there is a lot to choose from, very tasty. Fast service, friendly waiters, the inside was very nice, even the toilets. I had one of the shrimp salads and the mango cheesecake. There were few people at the time of my visit, because it was a Monday, lunch time. I will visit again

Great restaurant and great atmosphere. The waiter was a bit unfriendly, but maybe she was just having a bad day. The food was delicious!

The seating is very pleasant, but I wouldn't go back. The beef pho and the duck were very tough. The appetizers we chose were also quite disappointing.

Great restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine

The place is nice and the food is delicious. The service is a shame, very poor.

1st time being here. Exceptional service and the good was perfect. Will return. Had the Dragon BBQ and it’s the best shrimp I’ve had in years.

Super delicious food. Price performance was also great.

Yes, really recommended and obviously very popular. Nevertheless, very friendly and careful service. The food is extremely diverse and has surprises for the European palate...

I had an amazing experience at this restaurant! The highlight for me was the pho — it was absolutely delicious. The broth was rich and flavorful, perfectly balanced with fresh herbs, tender noodles, and generous slices of meat. You could really taste the care that went into making it. The restaurant itself had a cozy, welcoming vibe with friendly service and a great menu. I’ll definitely be coming back to try more dishes, but that pho alone is worth the visit!

We have been ordering food here for years to pick up or via Wolt (significantly more expensive). Unfortunately, the quality has deteriorated significantly over the last six months to nine months. The once delicious and very balanced Shaolin Bowl, for example, is now just one-dimensionally soy-spicy. The other dishes taste barely above average Asian snack food, the prawns even taste below average. If I had to guess, I would say that chefs once worked here, trained the assistants and then moved on. I don't know if it's any different when eating in the restaurant itself, but picking it up is definitely no longer worth it. --------------------------- ***Update (since there is an answer option):*** Thank you for the feedback. I'll give it a bit of time and would like to try again in a few weeks. I actually appreciate your restaurant and would be happy if everything tasted like it used to. Then I'll be happy to change or delete my review, which wouldn't have been written if I hadn't been repeatedly disappointed over a long period of time. To take a closer look internally, I can recommend simply ordering the Shaolin Bowl and one or two signature dishes with prawns to pick up, perhaps on a slightly busier evening.

Food very tasty. Service but extremely rude. I was there 3 months ago and was shocked. Service ignores customers and is disrespectful. Even though the store was almost empty, there was hardly any service at all.

This time we were in a different umami. The atmosphere here is also super cool, I like it a lot. Even the toilets are beautifully decorated. The cocktails were really good and we also enjoyed the food. Luckily we got a place here quite spontaneously, without a reservation. If you like authentic food you won't be disappointed here. The burgers were very fluffy and the meat was well seasoned. The sweet potato fries were to die for, crispy and spicy, that's how it has to be!

Very good food, friendly service and nice ambience.

Umami always works, always very tasty and healthy, the food sometimes comes within minutes, but is fresh, prices are okay. Service is sometimes more sometimes less friendly, but I understand that they have a lot of stress. I eat here regularly.

Great atmosphere, delicious food: what else?!

Food is a 6/10. There are definitely better Asian places in Berlin. But the location is nice.

Really good Vietnamese food! Highly appreciated

Increible comida, menú familiar para dos espectacular. Son menus grandes con postre con bebida a parte unos 34 eur total. Servicio muy rápido. Por dentro es muy bonito. Volveremos!

The food was one of the best I have ever ordered in my life! The ambience is beautiful and cozy. It's relatively narrow and loud, which didn't bother me personally. The price is surprisingly cheap for the quality. The service was good. All around a great experience! I'll be back

I have absolutely no complaints about my experience here. There was a small wait to find a table due to being full (we had tried to book earlier in the day but told they don’t do bookings), but it was so worth it. The ambience was superb (good lighting, music, decoration), and the service was quick and friendly despite a busy night. The food was phenomenal, unbeatable price for large portions and delicious taste. We are only in Berlin for a few days, but decided to come here again as it was so good.

Comidas bellamente diseñadas y bien hechas a mano, así como limonadas caseras. Tuvimos el plato vegano para compartir entre dos y absolutamente me encantó.

Great food, good prices, gladly again.

Friendly, quick service, great recommendations, casual, relaxed atmosphere, fresh food, including vegan cuisine

The food excellent but didnt find the atmosphere excecpional, was actually pretty cold and the service was mixed some very customer oriented people and some others zero

Decent food and friendly service. Ambience a bit creepy brown. Tables outside a bit wobbly and sticky.

I was totally thrilled. As soon as you walk in you immediately feel at home, the ambience is really beautifully done, with lots of loving details and a relaxed atmosphere. The food was amazing. I had a bowl and an appetizer, everything was super fresh, creatively seasoned and just really tasty. You can tell that high-quality ingredients are used here. I also found the vegan options really convincing! The service was super friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Overall, the visit was a really well-rounded experience for me (we quickly went there more often). If you like Asian cuisine and are looking for something special, you should definitely stop by here :)

Every time incredibly tasty. The best dumplings I've eaten. Every dish tastes special and perfectly balanced. Service always quick and friendly.

Umami offers a cozy ambience, and dishes made to perfection. It was the perfect place to drop by on a cold, rainy day. I highly recommend the pho, and the Vietnamese coffee.

The perfect place to have dinner after a half marathon. The Pho is my highlight. We'll be back!

Good restaurant, but we had a query about a dish that tasted strangely smoky compared to last time. Was dismissed twice with indifference. Then we ate it anyway. Let's remember, here we are only interested in walk-in customers.

We went around 8:00 p.m. on a Saturday, and the restaurant was packed. However, we got a table immediately, and the service was super swift. We ordered the menu for two — No. 36. Everything was great; the food was delicious and fresh. The mango chicken curry was brilliant with the rice.

Très bon restaurant dans une rue très sympa de Kreuzberg. Portions généreuses et plats bien épicés. Le seul bémol c est que l expérience n a duré que 45 minutes et qu on nous a fait comprendre qu il était temps de partir… ;-) mais sinon, rien à redire!

Food was incredible, everything we ordered was just extremly delicious. But what i was really impressed with was their toilet. I called this "the first toilet i am ready to live in" 😄

We waited 10 minutes while the waiters walked past and said to wait each time, someone will come to you and after 10 minutes of waiting they said that we need to wait another 15 minutes. Why not say this at the beginning?

Great service and fast and uncomplicated service in the restaurant, everything was cleaned immediately and we were given a table. The food was sensationally good, the atmosphere was lovely and there was also a nice selection of dishes, something for everyone.

Restaurant de très bonne qualité avec un service agréable et dynamique. La décoration du restaurant est magnifique je recommande que ce soit pour une sortie entre amis ou un repas en amoureux.

Unfortunately, duck was a little dry, but otherwise very tasty overall.

Really nice place with amazing food. Super fast service. A bit crowded.

I ate an excellent gluten-free dish! The place is full of details in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, the service is super attentive and the servers are very kind. Excellent experience

Very nice, excellent service, very good tasting food

The Fish Pot is just fantastic!

My favorite restaurant in Berlin. Delicious food. I recommend!

This restaurant was once my favorite due to its delicious food, but I’ve been disappointed on several occasions due to inconsistent standards. First time visiting I would’ve given it five stars. The seating is not particularly comfortable, and the space is very tight, which can make for an uncomfortable dining experience. Most of my disappointing visits have occurred when the restaurant is busy and rushed. However, when it’s not overwhelmed with customers, it remains one of my preferred spots. I highly recommend the Deep-Gold Beef, as it’s my personal favorite. That said, the quality can vary—sometimes the portion sizes are smaller than expected, with less meat, or the ingredients don't have the right temperature (such as when the mangoes appear to be frozen). The rice can also be served cold, and the heat distribution being off is just not a nice experience. The drinks are excellent, though on the pricier side, and the desserts are enjoyable as well. Service quality seems to depend on the staff member, as it can feel rushed, likely due to understaffing. Overall, while I still enjoy the food when it’s at its best, consistency remains an issue.

Very tasty food and good service. Worth coming back.

We were in the area spontaneously and went based on the reviews and ended up here. We weren't disappointed. Great atmosphere, delicious weekly specials, nice service. Everything was super tasty. The prices were reasonable. Since it was the middle of the week, we were lucky with a table for two. If you are traveling with more people, it is better to make a reservation.

They brought the menu and the waitress left without saying anything. We opted for the family menu but it turned out it was no longer available. We asked for a few more minutes to choose something else. The waitress came back after 10 minutes, we started to order, but in the end it turned out that there were only 2 dishes from the menu... why not say it right away?! 🤷 I can't rate anything other than beer, but beer is not the restaurant's credit

Super delicious food and very nice service. All are very child-friendly and there are extra chairs for children. We really enjoy coming here.

Very tasty food for a good price. Crowded, loud, lively atmosphere, friendly service. Nicely decorated. I could move into the toilet. 🤭 Super beautiful! I like the store!

Always a pleasure 💗 Best Pho in Berlin.

The food was good and the decor too, but I cannot bring myself to give more than 2 stars because of the service. The place is so loud that you cannot hear your own voice. We wanted to order dinner for two people and the dishes we wanted weren’t available. We asked to order our dessert at the same time as ordering everything else, and have it brought to us after the main course… however the woman who took our order insisted on us asking for the dessert later. We said we visited the restaurant especially for the dessert and they assured us they had it and we can ask for it later. When we finished our food, we asked for the dessert and we were told that it’s out!!! Then we waited for the bill for 45 minutes. The waitress kept pushing us to leave her a tip and continued asking for a tip, also saying “are you sure you don’t want to give a tip?” after we had said no. Would absolutely not want recommend anyone to go there unless they want their mood ruined by the staff.

Insanely delicious! On a cold day we were very happy about the hot, fresh food. It's rare to get something so fresh on the table. We also really liked the teas, as well as the Vietnamese coffee as a small dessert. The store is also very nice inside.

Food is delicious and the staff is sosososo nice

The beef pho was incredible! The staff was super friendly, helpful, and spoke excellent English. The decor and vibe here were amazing, even the toilet rooms were beautiful. Also, I'm gluten free and can say I had no reaction to the pho so if you are gluten free there are great, safe options here. Highly recommend.

Very nice culinary experience! Varied flavors and very good. Piston from opening to closing.

The food here is always delicious and I always enjoy coming here. The service is also very good. The only detraction is the ambience, because it is always overcrowded and therefore simply too loud and crowded to be able to eat in a relaxed manner. Maybe it's more pleasant at other times.

Incredible food for a great price. Highly recommend. Great atmosphere.

Nice atmosphere! But the restaurant is a bit "overhyped": my tea wasn't tasty and the noodles in my dish weren't cooked through. Maybe it was an exception for me and otherwise it's always good here.

Wir waren zu dritt am Montag Abend da. Obwohl es sehr voll war haben wir noch einen Platz bekommen. Die Bedienungen waren sehr schnell und freundlich, auf einen Extrawunsch meines Vaters wurden Rücksicht genommen. Das Essen kam zügig und alle Zutaten waren sehr frisch somit das Essen auch sehr lecker. Wenn Ich Mal wieder in Berlin bin sehr gerne wieder.

Great atmosphere. Great music. Delicious food. Fast service. Price-performance is right

The food was very good, we liked it a lot. They take reservations only for bigger groups, so if you're 2 people, you'll have to go and try your luck. The tables are shared, so you are given a place next to some strangers. Pretty small but not a concept you see often and somehow interesting to experience at least once

Mi primera experiencia de comida vietnamita y fue increíble. Éramos 6 de nosotros cenando aquí y todos disfrutamos mucho. Gran servicio, buena comida. Es un lugar muy concurrido. No pudimos reservar una mesa y tuvimos una espera de 10 minutos para sentarse como se llega, primero servido. Vale la pena esperar. Las mesas son bancos largos para que pueda sentarse junto a extraños. Esto no nos preocupó.

The restaurant is stylishly and exceptionally furnished, the menu is creative and special. The drinks are excellent, the quality of the food has deteriorated significantly in the last few months, the deep fried beef comes cold and in tough shreds. The service is abysmal - you're pressured to take up as little space as possible (never even consider sitting at a tiny table for four with only two people, even if there's something available), then quickly order and leave. Children are not welcome at all, probably too low an order value. There is no question as to whether it was tasty or whether something was still missing - no one is interested. It's a shame how blatantly short-term profit is optimized here - we won't be back.

Beautiful restaurant, very atmospheric Food perfectly prepared I am satisfied

I had never been to a place like that before I ordered plate 19 and I liked it.

Overpriced, not very refined, fair price

Written in February 2025: Simply delicious, authentic and always full in the evening.

I would like to rate the ambience with 6 stars - absolutely awesome! Solid, tasty Vietnamese cuisine. Prices ok, service great.

Delicious selection of dishes, the food comes very quickly. Unfortunately, the seating is extremely cramped and it is very loud.

The food was amazing 10/10, I had the rice noodles with beef and veggies. It was truly amazing, would definitely go again. The restaurant it self is so pretty and cozy loved it. The waitress was giving me a lil stresses vibes, I just sat down and I was already asked if I‘ve decided what I wanna eat, I would recommend giving the customers a lil more time. But besides that it was amazing

I had the pleasure of visiting the Vietnamese restaurant Umami X-Berg in Kreuzberg and was completely satisfied. Luckily I had reserved in advance, otherwise it can be difficult to get a table - there is often a decent queue out the door. But once you get a table you are rewarded with an excellent experience. The food was simply fantastic - every dish was full of flavor and lovingly prepared. I was particularly impressed by the quality of the ingredients and the authenticity of the Vietnamese flavors. The service was also very friendly and attentive, which made the entire visit even more pleasant. The atmosphere at Umami X-Berg is cozy and inviting, which perfectly rounds off the overall experience. If you're in the mood for delicious Vietnamese food, you should definitely stop by. I can only warmly recommend the restaurant!

Note: I can NOT comment on the dishes offered here! This week I watched the program "My Local, Your Local", in which the managing director of Umami was one of the participants. It presented itself there in such a way that I personally (!) decided to definitely avoid this restaurant. The task was to evaluate the others' restaurants in terms of the interaction of ambience, service and cuisine. The managing director of Umami showed a high level of knowledge during the show, but - in my opinion (!) - also a great lack of empathy or piety. He judged purely based on the food, specifically looked for errors in the other participants' food, e.g. T. was literally torn apart and rated absolutely unjustifiably more than once, which even horrified the professional chef who was presenting. Personally (!) I can only wonder how one can take part in a program like "My Local, Your Local" and then also defame other chefs in such a way with - in my opinion - such low criticism and competitiveness; especially if you don't even cook in your own restaurant, like the other participants. For me personally (!), the presentation of the Umami restaurant was a strong, meaningful indictment.

It's good food. Quality ramined good. I mean it's not wow l but doesn't go wrong. The staff are not interested and sometimes unfriendly. It's also often too crowded which to me means losing points

The best Vietnamese restaurant that I ate last years. Service was nice and fast. Foods were great!

Wir hatten reserviert, schönen Tisch rechts bekommen, schneller und aufmerksamer Service !! Das Essen kam sehr schnell, gut, wenn auch ohne auffallende Gewürze. Die Salatbeilage war dürftig, das Essen lauwarm und die Mango sehr unreif. Hier wäre bei den extrem guten Bewertungen noch Luft nach oben. Kurz: gut, sicherlich ist sehen und gesehen werden wichtiger als das Essen. Und Flott !! Wir waren mit zwei Gängen nach 50 min fertig

Unfortunately, I can agree with the generally more negative reviews. We ordered a starter and three main courses, everything came together within 5 minutes. I was a bit surprised that it happened so quickly, which I didn't find particularly positive. In addition, in my opinion, the food was far too salty and generally very bland. But that's just my impression. We were served by two people, the gentleman was very nice and accommodating. However, the woman who took over our table was super unfriendly on all levels. We were very annoyed with them. I think the ambience is great, you can sit on the floor in a special area, I liked that.

The food and cocktails are excellent, the ambiance is also nice, but I think the service needs to be improved. I know that the restaurant is very busy but they were being unnecessarily rude.

For me this is the best Asian/Vietnamese place in Kreuzberg and beyond! Very lovely and very fresh Vietnamese food! Friendly and very correct staff with outstanding service! And the freshness of the meals is breathtaking! Thanks! 🤩 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

We were here on the weekend and it was pretty busy. Reservation is recommended! The ambience is really reminiscent of the loud, crowded streets in Vietnam where you just sit with strangers. You have to like that! Despite all the guests, the service was quick and friendly. The kitchen catered well to my needs as a pregnant woman. The food is more of a fusion cuisine, you shouldn't expect traditional Vietnamese dishes. Still, it was tasty.

Best experience ever. Thank you so much

Very tasty and very quick! Can especially recommend the summer rolls with beef Bravo

The broth of the Pho was delicious, but unfortunately the beef in it didn't taste good at all, it was really tough. It would also be great if the pho was served with a piece of lemon and some chili.

Hi, so with 3 stars it is still rated just as well. In my opinion and also in agreement with my wife, we have eaten much better. After ordering "Wild Duck" and red curry with tofu, everything came to the table very quickly and carelessly. Of course it is mostly pre-cooked. For my taste, the rice was not only very sticky but also very tasteless. Kimchi was overcooked just like the carrots. My wife had the tof returned completely. The waitress who is clearing away says “yes, yes..” After the complaint when paying, she deducted 15%, which is ok so far. From my or our point of view, I can't really recommend this. LG

Unfortunately we waited 20 minutes because we were apparently forgotten when we took our order. However, the food came very quickly. That was good. Unfortunately the taste was below average. We waited forever for dessert again and had to ask again. We were forgotten here too. 3/5 stars is still good

It definitely changed throughout the years. now it's just average in any terms

The food tastes good and is beautifully prepared. There is also a large selection and a shareable menu.

Delicious food and at a considerable price. It's best to reserve a table before you go, as the place is usually packed.

The best food in the neighborhood🤩, you can't miss it 🙅 The service is super efficient and fast, love it🥰

This place is overrated. The summer rolls they served were basically supermarket prepackaged salad, entire stalks, not even chopped, wrapped with a couple chunks of fish. Their pho was also flavorless.

Refined atmosphere, excellent food (an extensive menu). The staff were friendly and quick in service.