I am so happy about all the nice dimsum spots popping up in Berlin in the last few years. Many of them serve a selection of fresh, home-made dumplings that can also be enjoyed by Asians (meaning: they are not totally made for people who are new to Asian food, while repetitively drowning in overpowering peanut/coconut sauce). I don't know why I haven't been to Cha for Tea before. They serve a modern mix of fresh made vegan and meat dumplings and also have a small list of starters. And they have a nice list of tea variations, which tastes great! It is all served by the most friendly and welcoming lady who makes sure everything is perfect for our entire stay in the restaurant. She was caring for us, making us feel comfortable when we finished eating and were still hanging out to drink some more tea. I totally recommend this place for their hospitality and their delicious modern, fresh made dimsum selection, with also exciting...
Read moreWe came here on a whim because we were in the mood for dumplings. We started with the seaweed salad, then four types of dumplings and a dessert. The seaweed salad was warm, which was a first for us, and delicious! Just the right amount of kick that makes your lips warm and a touch tingly but not too much to overpower the other flavors. Of the four dumplings, two were from the vegan list and two had meat. The vegan ones we found to be good but pretty run of the mill, and we really loved the two meat options we chose (one shrimp and one pork). The ambiance of the restaurant is fantastic and we felt extremely taken care of!! The waitress is very kind and attentive, the decorations are nice, and the music is very calming. We will absolutely be...
Read moreFellow kin and comrades,
behold, a realm where dumplings reign supreme, whether as a mere morsel or a grand feast. I proffer my counsel thus: pair the cucumber salad with any dumpling variant for a delightful interlude. Should your appetite be a tempestuous storm, the colossal dumplings stand ready to sate it. In their array, both vegetal and carnal offerings grace the table. Friends of mine have spoken of the crimson-hued vegetarian treasures, yet my heart sings for the hearty, meat-laden titans. Let it be known, the sauce from the cucumber sanctuary is a secret elixir not to be ignored.
In a parallel narrative, permit me to exalt the sanctum of hygiene, for the chamber of relief stood pristine and splendid.
With earnest...
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