I recently profitably dined out while in Berlin, Germany, a city that is always a beehive of activity. In that regard, there is nothing like cheap restaurants in Berlin for that budget-shopper or the resident on a tight budget but with the desire for good cheap eats. As promised earlier in this blog post, let’s look at some terrific locations where you can have a good meal and still be able to break even. Let’s dive in!
The Currywurst Cult
If you are presence in Berlin, then one must try this German favorite, the Currywurst. Some good places to go to for this tasty snack are Curry 36 and Konnopke’s Imbiss and they normally are quite cheap. These currywurst establishments offer delicious sausages covered with spicy curry ketchup with a companion of French fries or a small bread roll. One certainly has to try it out in order to taste and feel the local street food feel.
Doner Kebabs Galore
The second largest Turkish community is found in Berlin therefore you will find excellent and cheap doner kebabs all over Berlin. Mustafa’s Gemüse Kebap in Kreuzberg has also earned its reputation for large portions of the food at a very low cost. The queue may be quite of long in this tender joint, as soon as you tender the food to your mouth you will realize why the queue was long. Vegetarian foods are too offered making it the best place for everyone to be in since everyone would have aplace to eat his or her favorite meal.
Food Markets and Halls
If you are hungering for lots of choices in one convenient location, then food markets and halls only in Berlin can provide. There are two available options one is the popular Markthalle Neun located in Kreuzberg and the other one is Arminius Markthalle located in Moabit. These full of life markets are indoors, and they comprise a number of food vendors who serve meals prepared from different parts of the world. Fresh bread, freeze food, indigenous foods one can harvest delicious meals of his or her choice at these markets without dig deep into pocket.
Vegetarian Delights at Kopps
Kopps is highly recommended for those who are a vegetarian or who follow a vegan diet. This small restaurant embodying the atmosphere of gastro-pub is situated at Mitte in Berlin, and it serves nice plant-based dishes. Regardless of what burger that is ordered or a delicious seasonal meal for that matter, Kopps’ chefs show that it is possible to have meatless, cheap for a restaurant and appetizing food.
Asian Flavors at Momos
The Asian fusion is what you can expect at Momos in Berlin-Neukölln, and it’s affordable. This little restaurant has a menu with a single type of food – Nepalese dumplings called momos. Select your choice of vegetarian, chicken or spinach as your filling, the dumplings are either steamed or pan-fried. Momos is relaxed and unstuffy with the best food that can fill one’s stomach at a very cheap price.
Eat Like a Local
Finally, move away from tourist traps and try to eat in the local districts in order to discover cheap and quality bars and restaurants. Although Wedding, Prenzlauer Berg, and Friedrichshain are mainly famous for their trendy eating spots, the locals kept many notions of informal good and affordable food a secret. Should you walk around in these neighborhoods, very cute little restaurants that the local people frequent will welcome you.
Mama Kalo
Wedding offers you Mama Kalo, a beautiful low light restaurant with a very delicious Bosnian cuisine at fairly cheap prices. Offering the Balkan food lovers a great variety of dishes without having to spend too much money is what Mama Kalo successfully does with its cevapcici and burek.
Antep Sofrasi
Antep Sofrasi is one of those family run dining place that has garnered quite a reputation for affordable Turkish authentic food in a lively Prenzlauer Berg district. Savor tasty kebabs, mezze platter dishes and other fruits of taste and yummy dessert.
Las Malvinas
The debate about empanadas and Latin American food in Friedrichshain can go to Las Malvinas if you are craving for empanadas or anything Latin American. This is a modern eatery that has a large variety of empanadas, grilled stakes, ribs etc and a variety of refreshing drinks that won’t cost an arm and leg.
So do not judge Berlin cheap eats yet – this is only the tiny glimpse of what this city has to offer. Venturing into the various districts of the city and tasting multiple genera of food is the only way of stumbling over delicious local finds without blinking an eye at the bill. Have a great food experience and embrace the sumptuous dishes prepare in Berlin’s rich and bounding culinary industry.
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