Chay Long Hasenheide — Restaurant in Berlin

Vegan only Vietnamese restaurant. Went there with the family. We had the Hot Pot (Feuertopf) together. That's an event in itself 🥳 You get the pot on a hot plate, a big plate with veggies, tofu and Vietnamese sausage (which apparently tastes like real sausage and really good. It's not gluten free so I didn't try it myself), a bowl with glass noodles and an introduction by the really super friendly service. The portions were big enough, it was fun to do the cooking at the table together but... the taste was a bit boring to be honest. I wouldn't order it again. We got 2 dips to spice it up. One very sugary (way too sugary for me) peanut dip and one a bit spicy. The veggies were all really fresh and clean. The service was super nice though a bit hard to understand. The price was too high with 23 € per person for the hotpot. Next time I'd try starters (e.g. Vietnamese tapas) and...

As I am writing travel guides for and about Berlin, I am always looking for hidden gems. And I can tell you this restaurant is one ❤️. At Chay Long in Berlin, you find a serene oasis offering a taste of Southeast Asia with a plant-based twist. Tucked away in the vibrant Hasenheide neighborhood, this Vietnamese gem stands out with distinctive vegan takes on traditional dishes. The Bun Ca Hai Phong, a traditional vegan fish noodle soup, was crafted by the owner’s mother to bring a taste of home to Berlin. The crispy vegetable-filled pancake also stood out, traditionally served in Vietnam with fresh salad leaves and shared among friends. A unique highlight is the Pyramid Dumplings, created by a nun who assists daily in the kitchen. Each Banh Bao is also handmade. More hidden gems can be found in my...

I have been to Chay Long several times and always been satisfied. The restaurant has a very nice atmosphere and the servers have also been friendly. It is nice to have a place that has straight-forward tasty vegan food that is affordable and not over-hyped. If anything, I am often surprised that it isn't busier given the value of the food!

Tip is definitely the Pho and the Vietnamese crepes (although they are a bit more pricy than the rest of the menu). The summer rolls are also a nice appetizer option and we had the bao once and found it tasty as well. The only dish so far that was a slight disappointment was 'Chay Long Monastery,' which was still good but not as special as the other...