🍜 Berlin Chinese Restaurant Review

🥇 Top Pick: Da Ming Restaurant – Home Away from Home Rating: ★★★★★ (ate here twice in three days!) Price: €15-20/person (three of us spent ~€50 each meal) Locations: Riverside branch (near the Chinese embassy – navigate to "Da Ming Restaurant") Second downtown branch (30+ years old, both with Chinese service) 🌟 Must-Try Dishes Maoxuewang (Spicy Blood Tofu Hot Pot): Packed with shrimp, seafood, pig stomach, duck blood, and bean sprouts – perfectly spiced broth Garlic Pork Slices: Thin, flavorful slices with aromatic chili oil and cucumber Fried Banana & Pineapple: Crispy exterior, juicy fruit inside – just like night market snacks Big Plate Chicken: Tender chicken, mashed potatoes, and wide noodles for soaking up sauce Beef Fried Dumplings: Crispy skin, juicy filling – dip in vinegar for an authentic fix 💡 Insider Perks 15% cash discount! (rare in Berlin) Complimentary white rice with every meal 🍚 Friendly staff who gladly recommend signature dishes 🚫 Avoid: Noodle Plus – Overhyped & Underwhelming Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ (tasteless + rude service) Price: €15-20/person (same as Da Ming, worse experience) Location: Navigate to "Noodle Plus Berlin" (near a popular tourist spot) ❌ What Went Wrong Salt Overload: ✅ Beef Noodles/Tofu Rice: Unbearably salty – needed 3 bottles of water at the museum afterward ✅ Braised Chicken Noodle Soup: Bland and watery, chicken was tough ✅ Mixed Vegetables: Greasy with no seasoning Terrible Service: ✅ Boss lady demanded cash rudely, gave attitude to Chinese customers ✅ No discounts despite same pricing as Da Ming False Advertising: Heavy promotion, but food and service fell far short 📝 Tips for Eating Chinese in Berlin Cash vs Cards: Da Ming offers discounts for cash; Noodle Plus forces cash with no perks Keep cash on hand, but choose card-accepting spots like Da Ming (cash is just cheaper) Beware Influencer Hype: Skip viral spots; opt for time-tested gems like 30-year-old Da Ming Location Matters: Da Ming’s embassy-adjacent location caters to Chinese palates Tourist-area spots like Noodle Plus prioritize quick turnover over quality 🌟 Final Thought "Da Ming serves better, cheaper Chinese food than back home!" – The maoxuewang’s spice, fried dumplings’ crunch, and the owner’s warm smile cure homesickness. Save yourself from overhyped traps – trust your taste buds and go where locals go! #BerlinChineseFood #GermanyTravel #RestaurantReview #FoodieTips #BerlinLife