The best Thai food in Berlin

This tom yum soup took me straight to the streets of Bangkok! 📍 Restaurant: Tossakan Berlin Address: Schliemannstraße 16, 10437 Berlin Why you must visit: Helmed by a chef from Isan, northeastern Thailand, the menu is 95% authentic – even Thai students confirm it's "more authentic than home"! Tucked away in a Mitte district alley, the entrance is decorated with Thai lanterns and Buddha statues, and the aroma of lemongrass hits you as soon as you open the door 🌿 🌟 Order like a pro: These 5 dishes are a Bangkok taste bud explosion 🍲 Signature Tom Yum Soup A broth simmered for 4 hours with galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and lemongrass, spiciness customizable (medium recommended). Packed with large shrimp, mushrooms, and squid 🦐. The first sip is a revelation – tangy, spicy, and finished with a hint of coconut milk sweetness. Served with jasmine rice, it's perfection! (Small €12 / Large €18, large serves 2) 🥘 Green Curry Chicken The green curry paste is freshly ground daily by the chef, using basil, chili, and lime peel, paired with tender chicken thigh and eggplant 🍆. Rich but not heavy, with a herbal fragrance, it's so good you'll want to pour it over rice for seconds! (€14, choose noodles or rice) 🍜 Pad Thai Authentic Pad Thai done right – balanced sweet-sour-salty flavors, stir-fried rice noodles that are dry and not sticky, served with crushed peanuts, bean sprouts, and lime wedges 🥜. : whole shrimp and scrambled eggs inside, sizzling when it arrives! (€13, can add spice) 🐟 Pan-Fried Sea Bass with Lime Sauce Sea bass fried to crispy perfection on the outside, but tender like fish flakes on the inside, drizzled with a sauce made from lime juice, fish sauce, and chili 🌶️. The tangy sauce penetrates the fish, refreshing and flavorful, served with a Thai-style lettuce salad – a rare find in Berlin's Thai restaurants! (€22, recommended for sharing) 🍨 Mango Sticky Rice A must for dessert! Sticky rice cooked in coconut milk, served with fresh mango and crunchy mung beans 🥭. When the coconut milk is poured, the rice soaks up the aroma, perfectly complementing the mango's sweetness – the ideal finish! (€8) 💡 Hidden restaurant details Customizable spiciness: Ask for "Thai spicy" for authentic Southeast Asian heat, or "mild" if you prefer less spice Great value: €15-25 per person, generous portions – one pad Thai + soup is enough for most women Must-try Thai milk tea: Vibrant orange tea with rich spiced flavors, perfect sweetness, icy cold and great for cooling the palate (€4/cup) 📍 Neighborhood guide 5-minute walk to Rosenthaler Platz U-Bahn, super convenient transport Lots of trendy boutiques and cafes nearby – check out "The Barn" for coffee after your meal Weekend flea market across the street – refuel with Thai food after treasure hunting 🌙 What diners say "Spent three years in Berlin searching for authentic Thai food, finally found it! The tom yum soup is identical to what I had in Bangkok" "The green curry has just the right heat, you can taste fresh spices, not canned sauce" "The sticky rice in the mango sticky rice is amazing, super rich in coconut milk – wanted to take a portion to go!" #Berlin #BerlinLife #BerlinFood #ThaiCuisine #BerlinEats