Berlin's hidden gem seafood spot π¦
π Restaurant: Fisch.Taxi Address: Wiesbadener Str. 16, 14197 Berlin Why you must visit: Tucked away in Charlottenburg, this seafood haven is run by a Japanese-German chef with 20 years of experience, blending Asian seasoning philosophies into seafood dishes. Look out for the hidden "Asian set meal" of fish soup with rice on the menu! π Order like a pro: Must-try dishes π Signature Tokyo-Style Fish Soup A broth simmered for 8 hours with bonito and kombu, garnished with Japanese bonito flakes, containing cod, shrimp, and tofu, sprinkled with green onions and shichimi pepper πΆοΈ. The best part? Free rice refills β pour the soup over rice for an instant seafood chazuke that will warm your Asian soul! π¦ͺ Daily Fresh Oysters Delivered daily from Dutch ports, available in original or spicy versions. The spicy option is drizzled with the chef's special ginger paste + lime juice, bringing a Southeast Asian freshness. The oysters themselves are briny and creamy like butter π At β¬12 for 3, it's half the price of Berlin's οΌ π£ Salmon & Avocado Sashimi Bowl Thick-cut salmon with avocado cubes on sushi rice, dressed not with ordinary soy sauce but a plum-flavored Japanese sauce. The salmon has the perfect fat content, avocado is creamy, and the rice is perfectly cooked β a low-calorie delight even fitness enthusiasts can enjoy! π₯ͺ Pan-Fried Mackerel Sandwich German rye bread filled with pan-fried mackerel steak, served with pickles and horseradish sauce. The mackerel has a crispy skin but tender flesh, and the horseradish's mild kick perfectly cuts through the fishiness β a filling breakfast that lasts till afternoon π π‘ Hidden perks of the restaurant Ambiance: Industrial-style bar + fishing net decor, with old Berlin maps and fishing boat photos on the walls β super cozy when the lights dim at night (Photo 5) Unbeatable value: Main dishes mostly β¬15-20, fish soup + rice set only β¬12 β students can afford to come weekly Multilingual owner: Speaks Japanese/German/English, and will proactively recommend Asian-style preparations to Asian customers, like swapping fries for stir-fried vegetables π Neighborhood guide Next door to the Charlottenburg Palace gardens β perfect for a post-meal stroll 10-minute walk to KurfΓΌrstendamm shopping street β grab dinner here after shopping Plenty of Asian supermarkets nearby β pick up seasonings to recreate the dishes at home π What diners say "After trying 10 seafood spots in Berlin, this fish soup reminds me of Tokyo's Tsukiji Market" "Oysters so fresh you can taste the sea, the ginger paste in the spicy version is pure genius" "Insane value! 4 dishes for two people cost only β¬45, and we even took half a grilled fish home" #BerlinFood #GermanSeafood #BerlinHiddenGems #AsianFlavors #AffordableEats
