If you are thinking of paying a visit to Berlin and are interested in tasting the city’s rich offer of food that won’t cost an arm and a leg, you are welcome! Berlin mainly being a melting pot for for international cuisine, there are many different affordable eating spots in the city. Whether you’re craving traditional German cuisine or international flavors, here are some fantastic budget-friendly restaurants worth checking out:
Burgermeister
Burgermeister is located beneath a U-Bahn station, or elevated railway station, in the cool area of Kreuzberg. What used to exist as a public Toilet is maybe Illinois, serving juicy burger meals at remarkably cheap prices. Due to this and following the success of the fast-food restaurants, Burgermeister gained popularity offering a peculiar ambience and tasty food.
Curry 36
Curry 36 offers a Berliner Currywurst and any meal you get there gives you that authentic Berlin food and street food experience. Berliners can afford to take their time to get crazy about this currywurst stand, which opened in 1980. Enjoy crisp sausages, delicious curry cream sauce and a portion of chips for a good price. People shouldn’t be turned off by the long queues because the wait will pay off!
Monsieur Vuong
Craving Vietnamese food? For a taste of the classic Vietnamese takeaways try out Monsieur Vuong in Berlin’s district called Mitte. Vietnamese Food House as a restaurant provides really tasty and traditional Vietnamese cuisine for reasonable prices. If you like pho, if you like summer rolls, then Monsieur Vuong is a budget affair that is definitely worthy of a try.
AtayaCaffe
AtayaCaffe should be everyone’s go-to plant-based food destination if you are a vegetarian or simply love plant-based meals. This little eatery in Neukölln offers traditional Senegalese food with mixed focus on meat and veggies. The specialty here is not only tasty, but it also causes no more weigh on your pocket as on some other local cafes.
Döner Kebab Stands
So, it would be a sin not to mention the döner kebab when it is impossible not to try it in Berlin. These fancies Turkish street food stalls you can seems to be on each corner of street, where freshly grilled meats, crisp veggies and appetizing chutneys packed under a soft bread bun. For quick bites that you don’t want to burn a hole in your pocket, try Mustafa’s Gemüse Kebap in Kreuzberg or Imren Grill in Wedding.
Some of the ways to eating on a budget when in Berlin includes the following;
1. Lunch offers and tables d’hote.
Lunch offers or early bird options are often available in all the eateries in Berlin so it is good to have that in mind. If you are big fan of food and love eating in restaurants, then take benefit of these offers to enjoy your food with less costs. It is a perfect chance to taste various restaurants’ meals without overpaying.
2. Eat like a local
Steer clear of places that are heavily populated with tourist and eat where the locals eat are the best tips when it comes to finding good places to eat. First of all, they will be cheaper; second, you will be able to try real Berlin food.
3. Street food markets
Go to such markets as Markthalle Neun in Kreuzberg or a Street Food Thursday at Markthalle Neun. These markets have all a wide range of cheap and tasty foods from all corners of the globe. Some offer entertainment and a good opportunity to taste various dishes without leaving a hole in the pocket.
4. Lunch instead of dinner
Many restaurants offer more affordable prices to guests during lunch time than they do during dinner time. It is recommended to have great portion of your meal during lunch so as to cut expenditure an not jeopardize your full pot belly experience.
5. Share dishes
When eating out with friends you can often order several meals and split them so that you’re able to try several tastes while saving money in the process. Most restaurants serve their meals in relatively big portions; therefore, people do not necessarily have to order different servings of the same meal and may water it to reduce portion size and cost.
As I have discovered with a little planning and insider information, enjoying tasty, clean, and inexpensive Berliner food is definitely feasible. So, the dream of tasting all the variety of foods of this alive city is not a dream anymore and all would be possible without getting bankrupt!
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