Wen Cheng 1 in Berlin

Food delicious, service friendly, prices okay.

When it first appeared, it had a consistently delicious and addictive taste... After the 2nd and 3rd branches were opened, the taste was not consistent and in some cases, too much soup was made and it became watery.. Still, the taste is addictive.

Friendly, motivated staff. The waiting time until the food was served was very quick despite the restaurant being full. In terms of taste, our expectations were more than exceeded. You could smell the delicious noodles outside. Very welcoming.

Wen Cheng is a unique spot built around the philosophy of migration and hard work. The dish I tried was well-flavored and beautifully presented, though the portion size left something to be desired. Overall, it’s a solid experience with a nice atmosphere worth checking out.

Became very overpriced with extremely overseasoned and overcooked noodles. Don't understand the hype. There are many other better and cheaper hand pulled noodle places, also in this city. Bao bun is good, but also expensive.

Concept idea is good, unfortunately implementation was not successful.

We went on a Monday and they were not taking anymore walk-ins at 8:30 but allowed take away. Super friendly hostess and got the food very quick.

La comida: excelente El personal: excelente El ambiente: increíble La experiencia general: super Solo puedo recomendar este lugar

Wen Cheng Junk-Food-Kette – unverschämt teuer. Jeder Vietnamese, Burger oder Döner kommt besser. Finger weg von diesen lächerlichen Eine-Sorte-Nudel-Läden. Die dicken fetten Bandnudeln ohne Raffinesse mit der Auswahl von gerade mal dreierlei Zutaten (oh, am Mittwoch gibt es noch Rips) zu zwei pampigen Soßen machen weder Spaß noch beglücken sie. Die Tunken sind stark überwürzt und deckt alles zu, so dass kaum etwas anderes zu schmecken bleibt. Da gibt es noch so 'n Taco oder Wrap-Ding – wow! Das ganze Konzept ist schnell durchschaut. Wenig Aufwand – hoher Gewinn. Das Dargeboten ist dürftig bis mies. Mit Sicherheit gibt es keinen gelernten Koch Vorort. Wozu auch. Alles vorkonfektioniert und das Eine-Nudel-Ziehen ist schnell jedem Billigjober beigebracht. Im Hintergrund läuft laute Mainstream-Mukke. Das Ganze soll irgendwie hipp und trendy wirken, ist hingegen öde und abgelutscht. Zum Schluss noch die moralische Keule sich unter Zwang für eine Prozentzahl bzgl. Trinkgeld entscheiden zu müssen. Ich arbeite selbst in der Gastro und gebe gern Trinkgeld, aber nicht unter der Kontrolle vom Boss. Die Menükarte ist selbstverständlich voll fancy nur auf Englisch. Wen Cheng ist Geldmacherei – nichts zum Wohlfühlen. Hinter her brauchte ich zwei Schnaps und eine ganze Stunde um den Mampf endlich Richtung Darm zu verabschieden in der Hoffnung, dass dort alles gut ausgeht. Never ever! Das taugt nichts und kann gern schnell wieder weg.

Our expectations were relatively high as we regularly see long queues at the door. The menu is very clear with two different dishes in 3/4 variations. There is a hot and a mild version. The hot version was very spicy because it had a chili pepper on it. The service was nice but actually doesn't speak a word of German. I think that's a shame. Overall it wasn't bad but the price/performance ratio wasn't right at all. Not even if the pasta is homemade.

I hate the queue. But once you’re in, it’s a 5 star experience.

It's delicious, but the 3 peppers are spicy even for Koreans 🥵

Wen Cheng was one of my favorite restaurants. The food is just really fantastic. Yesterday I had the most outrageous experience I've ever had in a restaurant and I'm just stunned. I was not allowed to eat here alone. A group of two people behind me in line were placed in front of me and when I asked when it would be my turn, I was told in a pissed off tone that you couldn't just ask people to stand up for me and that they couldn't help me today. Huh? I've often eaten here and in other branches alone and in groups, I really enjoyed eating here and but I'll never leave any money here again, even if they let me. Are you crazy??

I went there yesterday with friends because one of them had been there before and recommended it to us. We were prepared for the queue and expected it to take 20 minutes, but in reality it was more like an hour. I ended up ordering the Biang Biang aubergine noodles, and the others ordered the same with beef. I ordered spicy, but didn't find it spicy at all, while my friend, who had the same thing with beef at the same level of spiciness, died. She confirmed this. Then my food got cold really quickly and in general it wasn't so crazy that you had to stand in the cold for an hour. The drink selection was also a bit disappointing, but we got leftovers in the end and everyone was friendly.

10/10! Amazing food, super tasty and super filling!

Handmade noodles with beef, a delight! Level of spiciness selectable. Always worth a trip to Berlin.

Brilliant Chinese dumplings, biang biang with beef - a hit, plus super nice and super efficient service. We received three dishes after five minutes at most.

Delightful 🥰 friendly staff, quick service, incredible food and lots of options to explore the menu. There's a line outside with average waiting time 20mins for two people (no reservations)

Had the bowl of noodles with beef and it was delicious. Noodles, broth and spices all to my taste. Next time I'll try it a little spicier. This time it had 1 pod as a level of spiciness and personally it wasn't spicy enough for me. Let's see what two pods can do.

Nice restaurant and cute location. Staff is fast and friendly. The noodles were a bit too thick for my liking but still delicious and the seasoning was great! The chicken bao burger was so so good too. Good vegetarian options. I would come back and recommend this place.

We were there at 5 pm opening time, already a waiting line, got a table near the door. Small table with small stools side by side to the other tables, very little space. Door was open, due to conversation with waiting guests outside, so it was cold. Food vegetarian Biang biang noodles with aubergine. Noodles sticked together even though the sauce was very/ too oily. Aubergine had a great taste! There are only cold drinks, tea would be nice. But you'd have no time, its not a chill eating situation. You come, order, eat and go. The long waiting line outside doesn't make it easier to eat relaxed. The stuff is really very friendly!!! The stars are mainly for service.

IF YOU LIKE SPICY: go for medium, and top up if you can and want as you go. The “asian” spice level was too much.

Very authentic and very tasty. The aubergines in particular were really tasty and I thought they were almost better than with beef. We stood in line for 20 minutes which was a bit stupid but the shop is very small. But the food is delicious. The cucumber salad is also recommended.

Delicious hand-pulled noodles, slightly overpriced.

Great Chinese noodle place. Love how the food is actually spicy and not mild

Had the bowl of noodles with beef and it was delicious. Noodles, broth and spices all to my taste. Next time I'll try it a little spicier. This time it had 1 pod as a level of spiciness and personally it wasn't spicy enough for me. Let's see what two pods can do.

Home made Chinese noodles- 10/10. Super comforting and thick Beef- 11/10. Moist beef that melt in your mouth Spicy in a perfect way I highly recommend!!!!! Also I got a free fortune cookie

It's great, the place is very authentic, it's worth repeating again and again! The only problem is that you have to wait in line because they don't accept reservations. But still, it's worth it!

Place with perfect Noodles. The portion are big, with good meet to noodle ratio. We tried both spicy and basic versions, both are tasty and the level of spice is ok even for people who are not a fan of it. Beware that most likely there will be a big queue. As a lifehack I would suggest to get there 10 minutes before opening and most likely you’ll get a sit. PS There is no beer or any alcohol

The vegan tofu and mushroom noodles were extremely tasty, as was the cucumber salad. As a person with a comparably high spice tolerance, I ordered my noodles "Asian spicy", as in many other places the spiciest option is still quite mild to me. Only after I went to get an ayran from the Späti next door was I able to finish my food, but I appreciated that they actually served this to me as a European person :D absolutely recommend this place, it's worth waiting in the queue.

Die Qualität hat leider sehr stark abgenommen, vor einem Jahr war ich das erste mal da und mochte es sehr gern. Heute sind die Nudeln leider sehr dick und in der heutigen Bestellung (12.1.25) nicht annähernd gar was sie leider ungenießbar gemacht hat.. Das kam zum ersten Mal vor, aber dass sie sehr dick sind war leider jetzt schon häufiger:/ Für den Preis und ein Restaurant das (fast) ausschließlich Nudeln verkauft absolut mangelhaft.. hoffe sie bessern sich nochmal, dann geh ich sehr gern wieder!:)

I am very disappointed, it was so delicious a few years ago. But now I paid 16€ just for oil, bad service and long waiting. Me and my partner, we both had to puke afterwards. We went at least 10 times here and never had that before. My partner dish had the half amount of beef than last times, and the taste was different. :(

¡Los mejores fideos/ramen que he probado! Esperamos unos 30 minutos y valió la pena. ¡No soy fan de las especias, pero estas fueron tan buenas que las pasé! Estos fueron los momentos culminantes de nuestro fin de semana en Berlín!

Meat was very tasty. In my opinion the broth could have been more flavorful. Overall, I wasn't entirely impressed, as the noodles were thicker than expected

Wen Cheng Noodles is an absolute treat for noodle lovers! The handmade noodles are perfectly chewy, and the flavors in every dish are bold and satisfying. The casual vibe and attentive service make it a great spot to enjoy a hearty, flavorful meal. Definitely a must-visit for fans of authentic tastes!

Leckere handgepuhlte Nudeln in feurig scharfer Soße draußen essend umgebend von Hipstern.

Most amazing and authentic Chinese noodles. So rich in flavour and tasty, it’s hard to believe. Also lovely staff, totally worth the occasional waiting time. Will be back for sure

I was on a weekend trip in Berlin and happened to walk past... when I saw the line of people waiting... I thought there must be something very good to eat 😋 ordered and didn't regret anything. One of the best handpulled noodles I've eaten so far, simply top 👍🏻

really worth the hype, i was at 1pm and there was no problem to get a table for two

Hands down the best noodles I’ve ever had! Perfectly cooked, bursting with flavor, and incredibly satisfying.

Fantastic and authentic dishes, popular restaurant, so the seats fill up quickly, and on weekends there is sometimes a queue in front of the entrance

So delicious food...definately suggested Noodles and lamps were super good...

These were the best noodles I've ever had. I definitely recommend using the pasta with eggplant, I didn't know that eggplant could taste so incredibly good. But a little warning to people who can't eat spicy foods. I struggled quite a bit with the biang biang, even though they were incredibly tasty.

Extremely delicious noodles...I've been dreaming about this dish ever since I ate it. You should definitely make a reservation if you don't want to rely on luck. The dishes are beautifully prepared with fresh ingredients.

Wen Cheng 1 was a great find. Biang biang beef noodles in their menu was out of the world. But beware if you can’t tolerate chilli. We took spice level two as our spice tolerance is a bit high. It was really spicy but at an enjoyable level. The noodles are hand pooled in the live kitchen. Beef was probably separately cooked, which melted like butter in mouth. Noodles were topped with chopped garlic, coriander, pakchoi, chilli oil and beef. Recommended. We also tried the bao bun crispy burger. Which is seen in the photo. It was also delicious. But i’d go for the noodles again.

I had seen the long line a while ago and was skeptical. At some point I hired it, tried a bowl and I've been an absolute fan ever since! There are few places in Berlin where I experience such an explosion of taste. I'm happy to get in line now. Once you're in, it's super quick. Absolutely recommended!

Very tasty homemade noodles in an authentic broth. The chili oil contributes a lot to the flavor. The beef was tenderly braised and with the anise flavors it reminded me of braised dishes at my favorite Chinese restaurant. The service was very attentive and asked directly whether they should serve the mild version for my child without chili oil. Braised eggplant as a vegetarian alternative is also very tasty.

Laura and Guillermo looked after us wonderfully and the noodles were delicious!

We were 2, having lunch at Wen Cheng. You should calculate with some waiting time because there’s an extra waiting queue outside. After 5-10 mins waiting we could enter. We chose Biang Biang Beef and Wen Cheng Tofu & Shiitake. Noodles were chewy and also not that slithery so they could absorb the taste well. Only criticism that from menu it is said the Wen Cheng Noodles are less oily than the Biang Biang, but in our case it was not. Also beef was quite dry. I would recommend you to take the cucumber salad to balance out the spiciness and oiliness from the noodles.

Came here on the recommendation of a friend. The noodles are good. It's not the meat. Atmosphere of a truck driver bar in northern China. The fruit flies are annoying

It was amazing, tad on the pricier side but can’t complain in this economy. The spice levels vary in different Wen Chengs, Asian spicy in one doesn’t mean the same in another for eg. But a great place and recommended

1 sheet of pak choi and the rest was tagliatelle with meat in a sauce that was far too hot and was hardly edible because there was so much chilli. And at almost €20 for one portion. Don't know if it's just for delivery or if you also eat there. In any case, I cannot recommend delivery.

Good food, friendly staff, little noisy inside but food was really good

If you're looking for a place with top-notch noodles and irresistible bunbao, look no further than Weng Cheng. The noodles are absolutely perfect – fresh, tasty and with a wonderfully tender texture. I would particularly like to emphasize the loving preparation that you can feel in every bite. The Bunbao are a real highlight: fluffy, aromatic and with a filling that simply melts in your mouth. You can immediately tell that great value is placed on quality and authenticity here. The atmosphere is inviting, the service attentive and warm. A place I can fully recommend, I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

As a Chinese gal who knows the taste of of these lamb cumin hand-pulled noodles, this place doesn’t even come close. Noodles are thicker than my chopsticks. It’s greasy and oily. There’s not much taste or spice of the Szechuan peppercorns or cumin that’s traditionally found in that region of China. It wants to be like Xi An but falls short. For the Germans that can’t handle the real spice

¡Muy caro! Mal servicio e insípido. Fuimos con un equipo de trabajo de 9 personas. Tristemente TODOS estaban muy decepcionados. Y esperamos y esperamos porque solo 2 empleados estaban trabajando para 11 mesas. Uno de los trabajadores dijo que mucha gente renunció el día anterior.

You don't want to leave here anymore...! Best hand pulled noodles in town. But it's better not to sit comfortably. The store thrives on quick sales. Bring a bit of time... queue in front of the door, but it's processed quickly👍 very nice staff

A paradise for handmade pasta lovers. The service was very friendly. The food came super quickly. The line to get a table was long but it was worth it. I had to wait about 15 minutes.

Food is good Atmosphere: queue for a long time, sit comfortably and eat quickly so that the next customers can take a seat. Overhyped for me.

A year ago it was one of my favorite restaurants in Berlin. Now eating is no longer a pleasure. Noodles are tasteless and overcooked. The sauce doesn't taste the same as it used to. And the vegetarian version has neither taste nor consistency. Too bad!

a popular spot for authentic, handmade noodles with bold, flavorful sauces. The noodles had a great texture, and the spices packed a punch—perfect for fans of Szechuan flavors. It’s a cozy, busy place, so be prepared for a wait, especially during peak hours.

Came here for take away. From ordering to getting food took 15 minutes as estimated by the staff. The queue for dine in was pretty long but the place has cool vibes outside and inside.

super delicious, and i appreciate that the menu was easy to understand. i found it pretty interesting that you can see the actual noodles being made right next to you :)

amazing food, well worth the wait, best advice for this place would be to come in small groups or couples as youll get seated much faster !!! the food was magnificent, well worth 5 stars ☺️

One of the best stores in Germany, but definitely go to WenCheng 1 and not the others. The quality and love in 1 is better than in 2 or 3.

Too long waiting time! Too expensive! Too full! And the taste is unfortunately not worth the hype, there are much better ones

Food is good but a little over priced

A bit overhyped, overpriced and oily but I feel oily is in the nature of the dish. Can't knock the flavour though.

The taste is absolutely amazing, prices have risen sharply with the hype.

I was with you for the first time today. The food was really inedible. I had the Biang Biang noodles noodles with tofu and shitaake mushrooms. Some of the noodles were stuck together. The sauce was inedible. Everything deserves a 2nd chance, so I will come back to try something different. The waiter was very attentive and very friendly.

Tasty AF Super tender beef. OMG! Thick tasty noodles are delicious. Thanks guys!

Very tasty hand-pulled noodles! Great play of flavors and really worth a visit. I personally found what is advertised as “spicy” to be spicy at best, but there are ways to increase the level of spiciness if desired. The wait for a table is very worth it, takeaway not so much… Since the queue for a table was very long, we decided to order at the takeaway counter. Unfortunately, we waited 60 minutes for our food, while another customer who was in line at the takeaway counter after us got his food after 40 minutes. We probably wouldn't have had to wait as long for a table and in the end we would have gotten our food quicker. Of course, as always, there was a lot going on, but the fact that restaurant guests at the table got their food after 10 minutes and we only got it after 60 minutes really annoyed us... Maybe we had a bad day and this was just the absolute exception - I would like to hope so !

the food is great! definitely would recommend:) I tried the biang biang beef and chicken bao and everything was great! It was spicier than i expected (don’t underestimate it like i did) but it was reaaaally good. The only thing is that you have to wait a little bit longer if you want to sit inside🫠

Overcrowded, long waiting times and unfortunately the food is no longer as good as it used to be. Our noodles were simply overcooked and too soft.

Amazing Asian hand-pulled noodles place! Always delicious, constantly knockout taste! Atmosphere: I have been to those places multiple times and have no regrets about each one! The insides of the restaurant are cute. Plus, you can enjoy the exciting open kitchen view. Food: Over time, I've tried: Biang Biang Noodles Beef (B1) and Lamb&Cumin(B2) - I prefer this type of nodules - they are spectacular! Wen Cheng Noodles Beef (W1) and Aubergine&Vegan minced meat(W4). Service: This is a chain restaurant. You can visit several spots in Berlin. The staff is friendly and speaks English and German. Service is extra quick: order, wait 2-5 minutes, and hot and tasty food is in front of you! IMPORTANT: There are no reservations; however, the queue often moves fast. Even for 20 minutes, I would consider waiting and having a meal. Definitely coming back to finish trying all menu positions :)

Fresh hand-pulled noodles with legit Asian spiciness! The beef was super tender but the dish was a bit too oily for my taste. Would still try it again tho!

The delivery address changed automatically without warning, meaning we had to go to the other restaurant 2km away. Just thought that the restaurants might be able to communicate so that they might not find a supplier, no help. If we can't find a phone number anywhere, we're on our way. Spicy food even though we didn't order any and "cutlery" in this shop apparently only means chopsticks, which is quite impractical with the noodles and soup and hardly edible. A colleague of mine said he didn't like the food, so I'll leave a picture of the toilet.

For biangbiang mian the best place in Berlin

LOVE! best noodles in berlin. flavour and texture are amazing 👏🏼👏🏼

As a Singaporean where it has its fair share of hand-pulled noodle establishments, Wen Cheng is better than most of them. The noodles have the perfect texture and is able to soak up that chili oil with ease. Prepare to queue but turnover can be pretty quick as the food is served almost immediately after ordering. As a place that’s quite fast paced, I was surprised that the service is very pleasant.

Top Big fat hand pulled noodles taking over Berlin

Good noodles. But nothing that justifies the price. And even less waiting for almost half an hour in line ... on a Sunday evening no less. TLDR; if this was a bit cheaper and the turnaround a bit quicker, this would be five stars.

Great food, great service (English only) and always delicious. Never been disappointed there. However, you should always expect to wait until you get a table.

Really tasty, not a lot of choice but really good.

The food was extremely tasty, but unfortunately the prices have risen dramatically in recent years.

Hubby and I ordered beef and lamb biangbiang. Hubby would like to revisit before we departure to next stop. Cumin and lamb one was his fav. I love the flavour however would be nicer if the noodles thinner . As a Chinese , maybe I have a higher standard. Saw the noodle shi fu was making the noodles, he looked tired and so focus. kudos for his great skill! Glad our beautiful food passing and popular across thousands KM away

We almost waited an hour to for the line to get a table but definitely worth it

Really enjoyed this place while we were in Berlin for the day. We ordered and it felt like the food came out like two minutes later. It was so fast for a sit down restaurant! Everyone was so nice here. We were the last people there the night we went so they offered extra food to take home that they were going to have to throw out. The food was so yummy and the kind that I ordered was nice and spicy! Definitely give this place a try if you have time while in Berlin!

Ok guys, you may have to queue a little. But the food is beyond delicious. One of my favourites in the city! The noodles and the aubergines are pure heaven.

We had the cucumber salad, the chicken bao and the lamb and the aubergine biang noodles. The starters came super fast, both very tasty, esp the cucumber a good addition to the noodles. The noodles themselves less spicy than we thought (we got regular spicy), both very tasty, lamb slightly better even. We watched the chefs prepare the food and they seemed to have a great time! Very fast service. Would I line up again though? Probably not, but defo a great option for delivery!

Price is high for the quality of food and service. And there are just a few options. The place is really small and poorly decorated.

Noodles now cost EUR 16.50. That's really too much money for a good, but quite simple meal in a simple snack bar atmosphere.

I actually like eating here, but it's 5:19 p.m. and the door is still locked. very unfortunate

A place that sells Chinese style wide noodles. There are two bases (Biang Biang!Wen cheng), and each type and price range varies depending on the toppings (meat, tofu, etc.). I liked Piang Piang because it has a spicy and spicy taste, and Wencheng is a little less spicy but has a light taste, so I can eat it without getting tired of it. The staff are fluent in English and the atmosphere is hip. I went right in without waiting around 1pm on a Saturday. Be careful with white clothes because of the red color.

World Top Class Biang Biang Noodles

Lovely meal, very quick service. Beef was so tender and noodles were delicious

Very tasty, beef excellent. Price starts at €15.50 and unfortunately is not justified at all given the portions.

Wow!’ This was a delicious bowl of noodles. The bao are more taco shaped sandwiches rather than the bun style bao. Everything was delicious, the staff were kind, and the seating was comfortable. A big win all around.

We had to wait 20+ minutes to get a table for 4, but it was worthwhile as I really enjoyed their Fried Chicken Bao and Biang Biang Tofu & Shitake. On the downside, the seating here is somewhat limited and the space is quite congested.

🇵🇱 Wen Cheng 1 in Berlin is definitely the most delicious place we visited during our weekend trip! We liked it so much that we went there twice, one day after another. Their handmade Biang Biang noodles are truly something special. The dumplings were perfectly seasoned and full of sauce, and the meat was incredibly tender and melted in your mouth. Additionally, the sharpness level can be adjusted to your preferences. This is an absolute must for anyone who loves authentic, flavorful pasta dishes! 🇬🇧 Wen Cheng 1 in Berlin was hands down the most delicious spot we visited during our weekend getaway! We loved it so much that we went twice, two days in a row. Their hand-pulled Biang Biang noodles are truly something special. The noodles were perfectly saucy, and the meat was incredibly tender, melting in your mouth. We also loved that you can adjust the spice level to your liking. It’s a must-visit for anyone who loves authentic, flavorful noodles!