Ixthys Korean Restaurant — Restaurant in Berlin

Tucked away in Schöneberg, LXYTHS is a small and understated Korean restaurant with a unique twist. Indeed, its interior and exterior are adorned with Korean religious phrases, which immediately caught my attention. The juxtaposition of this theme in Schöneberg—known as Berlin's LGBTQ+ neighborhood—did make me pause and wonder if it was a bold statement or just coincidental… That said, they seem to serve everyone with no issue, so it's best to approach it without assumptions.

The experience started a bit confusing. Service was slow at first, and no one greeted us for several minutes. Only later did we realize it's partially self-service: menus, utensils, and other essentials are up to the guest to grab. Once we got into the flow of things, however, the rest of the visit was smooth.

The food was absolutely delicious! I had udon with a variety of seafood (octopus, squid, and shrimp) and added a side of rice. My partner ordered grilled pork and opted for extra kimchi on the side. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and reasonably portioned. The prices were surprisingly affordable, especially for the quality.

The staff dynamics were interesting. Our server was warm, smiling, and welcoming, but the chef didn’t say a word, which left a slightly awkward vibe at times. Still, the overall atmosphere was pleasant.

In the end, I’d recommend giving LXYTHS a chance. Whether the religious decor is intentional or purely aesthetic, they deliver great food. If you’re open-minded and not in a rush, it’s a spot worth visiting...

Unfortunately, I can’t recommend this place. The food is mediocre at best—the Bibimbap may look the part but lacks authenticity, and I’ve never seen salad in a Bibimbap in Korea. The kimchi, which I consider a good indicator of a restaurant’s quality, is far below even average. No complimentary banchan is served with the meal, which is disappointing.

However, the most unsettling aspect is the overt religious messaging. The heavy presence of Bible verses and the push to convert customers to Christianity is both inappropriate and off-putting. On top of that, there are homophobic flyers on display, which is completely unacceptable. It also feels like a double standard—if a Turkish restaurant were covered in Quranic verses and distributed flyers promoting conversion to Islam, especially with anti-LGBTQ+ messaging, there would be public outrage.

The atmosphere here feels more like a religious mission than a dining experience. Unless you’re specifically looking for subpar Korean food paired with religious indoctrination and homophobic rhetoric, I wouldn’t...

For people who have never entered this restaurant before, this place seems fairly confusing. The walls are completely decorated with verses of the Bible which is not a problem at all but the owners seem to be more focused on that than displaying instructions for people on what is on the menu, where or how to order.

The menus were "hidden" in a basket at the entrance and we only found them after speaking to the waiter. Moreover, the menu was quite confusing as there were many pages (again, with a lot of verses). All dishes and drinks could have been on one page or two pages, for a better overview.

We ordered our food (fried chicken and Bibimbap in a stone pot) directly at the counter and the food was done quite fast. The portion was good, the taste was okay.

In my opinion, it would have been nice if the waiter would have greeted us properly or at least acknowledged us (we had to approach him to ask for "help" or directions). Although one has to mention that there were only two people working for the...