You can simply taste the quality, so natural and so delicious. The owners are incredibly friendly and genuinely heartfelt. A real insider tip, respect 💪
For me, this is the best snack bar in the area. Delicious food at a reasonable price. Very friendly, everything is clean, and there's even parking right on site. An insider tip for Asian food lovers.
I visited for the first time with a friend of mine. We had quiet the large order: antipasti, drinks, and pasta (obviously).
However I accidentally ordered pasta with pork. I ordered the Pasta La Lupa. There was no display of meat, no info, no special marking or icons. And apparently (as I found out later) the Italian word Amateiciana means pork. Unfortunately while there was one German and one Englisch translation, the word Amatriciana was not translated. I thought it was cheese. Now I could have asked, but seeing there is no mark or info about meat I thought its okay. Long story short: the food came, I ate, found meat in my mouth, that I couldn't ear for religious reasons.
When I told the waitress, she was kind and wanted to make sure I don't feel uncomfortable. And offered to give me a new pasta. I assume she thought just like me that it shouldn't be a problem since it was an honest mistake and not entirely my fault as there was no proper display or translation/description of the ingredients. However she returned back a minute later with my old plate (as to suggest eat it or pay for a new one) and said the owner reported back to me that I have to pay if I want another pasta. He showed no empathy or just simpel kindness.
I was shocked over the situation, no sympathy, no sensitivity for the situation. No respect for special circumstance. It was grotesque, it has been a while since I felt that way (last time as a child in east berlin when people weren't used muslims lol). And shocked over the greedeness of the owner saving coins. For a pasta that may be costs 3-4€ in the making. Since I was hungry I ordered another pasta which he made me pay for.
I would have appreciated some level of "Kulanz" as we say in German. An honest mistake that is not even entirely the customers fault, as there was no sufficient display of information. It wasn't about taste, or me being picky. I genuinely couldn't eat it and I felt like I had to explain myself a lot.
No alternative either - like a dessert for the confusion or an espresso as a "do good". Nothing.
I only say this because I had a cold soup at a Spanish place the weekend before which had bacon in it and which I only found out after it arrived. The cook came personally and gave me another soup (no additionally charges). Due to the same mistake (no proper information). Here is some display of goodwill and kindness shown by the owner.
I now that while restaurant culture is changing in Berlin and customer is no longer "king" (which I don't expect in this scenario) there should be some level of courtesy left to offer to customers. Especially if you want the customer to come back - was it really worth it being greedy?! ... simply rude.
As for the pasta itself - it was okay, simply okay. But not worth the hype. Anyone with decent cooking skills could have prepared the same. Definitely not worth 16 eur for simple pasta. The second pasta almost had no taste/ flavour, specifically the carbonara sauce (without meat this time).
A visit to this small but exquisite restaurant is a truly special experience. Authentic Korean dishes at reasonable prices, served by a very attentive waitress! Delicious food in a rustic setting. No frills, just simply good food. 100% recommended.
1st update:
Still first-class. Please keep up the good work!
At Meraklı Köfteci, you don't just eat—you remember.
The köfte arrive steaming, their aroma like a gentle melody, evoking childhood and distant memories at once. Lightly toasted on the outside, soft on the inside like a silent prayer. Each spice tells its own story—of patience, of dedication, of the hands that shape them.
Add to that the warm bread, the simple side dishes—tomato, onion, parsley—and you feel that quiet happiness that resides in the everyday. A moment that satisfies not only the stomach, but also the heart.
Anyone longing for authentic taste, for the feeling of being welcomed, will find what they've been looking for here.
If this burger were a politician, I'd vote for him in a heartbeat! The chicken strips were so crispy my dentist is now panicking – and the fries? The fries were like a vacation for my taste buds. Everything was great, we'll be back, even if we end up in a food coma afterward!
Incredibly friendly and good service, the atmosphere and design of the restaurant are fantastic, and the food (the pizza) was incredible. Everything was simply spot on; I can only recommend it!
Hot weather + juicy burgers + crispy fries + cold beverage = heaven✨
We tried their crispy chickenburger and double cheeseburger, sided with curly fries and regular fries. Each dish tasted amazing and was filled with flavour.
(I definitely recommend their curly fires!!)
The staff was so friendly and welcoming!
It was great that they had seats available both inside and outside. A bit surprised by the fact that we could only pay by cash.
Other than that we had a great time! Thank you!