Mae Charoen Thai Imbiss — Restaurant in Berlin

After reading about the amazing Pad Thai, my boyfriend and I had to go check it for ourselves.

We had a portion each, with shrimp, and the serving size is pretty big and there’s a good amount of shrimp. I kept eating and eating and thought the food wouldn’t dwindle down! I had to pack mine up to eat the rest at home so good prices for good serving sizes; check!

Now, I don’t even think I had had Pad Thai before but my boyfriend loves Thai food and is pretty well versed on his love of the cuisine. We both were a little uncertain of how we felt about the food for the first few bites. I think I had been influenced by the reviews saying it tasted like noodles with ketchup and I could initially understand why they were saying that. There’s a sweetness there but I think it’s still a very ignorant way to describe the flavor of the food. After we got a few more bites in with the ingredients mingling, the lime juice on top, it all came to together and we loved it. I loved it for what it was (since I have no point of reference) and my boyfriend also loved it for being a great Pad Thai. Check!

It’s a hole in the wall with limited seating so eat and go, pack it up and go, or bring your own Tuperware like I saw someone do. They move fast and practically all customers were ordering the Pad Thai.

We got two portions, a coconut drink, and a Coke, and I think...

Following numerous local recommendations, we visited Mae Charoen Thai Imbiss to try what’s said to be one of the best Pad Thai dishes in Berlin. Expectations were high – but unfortunately, the dish didn’t quite live up to them.

The Pad Thai was served quickly and the portion size was generous, but the overall flavor lacked the depth and freshness we’ve experienced with authentic versions in Thailand. It leaned on the greasy side and consisted mostly of noodles and bamboo shoots, with only minimal fresh herbs or vegetables. That said, the quality was decent, especially considering the low prices.

The street-food-style eatery is very small, with only a few seats available – most customers opt for takeaway. The quick service makes it a convenient spot for a snack on the go, and while it might not be the most authentic Thai taste experience, it could be worth a second visit to try other dishes...

Mar Charoen Thai Imbiss is a little place on Sonnenallee, and it's very easy to miss. But once you're there, you're usually in for a great, authentic Thai meal. They have all the popular options and some that I've never heard of. Service is quick and efficient, and there's an English menu available as well.

The food is quite good, though I have to admit it isn't the best Thai I've ever eaten. It's better than the watered down Thai that's usually tailored to European tastes though, and at a very affordable price too. I particularly enjoyed their shrimp green curry.

The problem with Neukolln is that there are so many restaurants that serve delicious food in the area, it's hard to recommend this as the best Thai joint there. But it does come...