Restaurant Quê Choa — Restaurant in Berlin

Cash Only -- visit with caution! They used to accept cards in their early days, but for some reason they stopped doing so some time ago. This is remarkable not only because, during the 2024 soccer championship, German restaurants were the laughing-stock-of-the-world for their refusal to accept non-cash payment of any kind, as if they were still living in some dark age before the war. The truly interesting thing in the case of Que Choa is that, in all other aspects, the restaurant is up-to-date, 21st-century-style, and fully digitised! The waiters all have a wireless smart gadget that transmits the orders to the kitchen. The foreman operates a touch-screen cash register system collecting all the data and doing the maths. And of course, the joint is part of the networks of the usual delivery services. During an average visit, you'll probably see two or three serfs popping in. Surprise: they don't have to pay cash! I wonder why that is... does anyone have an idea? Oh, and of course they are so digital that you don't get a receipt... that would be way too 1980s for a trend, "instagrammable" place like this!

By the way, I almost forgot that you can eat there, too. The food isn't so bad that I wouldn't go there again. In fact, I've been there five or six times since they opened. If you're in desperate need of an Asian place in that area, it's an okay-ish choice. But that's not so much due to their own excellence: it's simply because the area between Stromstraße and Paulstraße is packed with mediocre restaurants that all serve the same "Vietnamese" stuff. Que Choa is to be preferred only because they reside slightly above that mediocrity. But it's still far away from a true 4-star, let alone 5-star rating like, say, Sra Bua or similar outfits.

2 stars in total. What good is okay-ish food if you have to eat it in a place that raises so...

We happened to come across this restaurant by chance on our 1-week trip to Berlin.

The restaurant atmosphere is nice, because the furniture and ceiling have a smooth wooden style and the ceiling has many lanterns with dimmed light to add to the atmosphere. Maybe I like peanuts too much, but the cocos oil and peanut cream tasted marvelous. The vegetables tasted fresh and together with rice they were presented on a nice plate. I guess the signature element of the restaurant is cutting radish into a flower shape - beautiful! The Vietnamese coffee was rounding up my evening. In the end one waiter took some time to chat with us before we left.

In fact, I liked it so much, I invited the family of my host to it two days after. That time I chose a curry, which continued my enjoyable experience. I can genuinely recommend...

I had an incredible dining experience at the restaurant! The authenticity of the cuisine was unmatched, with each dish packed full of traditional flavors. The speed of service was impressive; my food arrived promptly and was piping hot. The restaurant's location is convenient, making it a perfect spot for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner. The portions were generous, allowing me to savor the exquisite flavors to the fullest. The ambiance was warm and inviting, enhancing the overall dining atmosphere. The staff was courteous and knowledgeable, guiding me through the menu with helpful recommendations. I highly recommend this Vietnamese restaurant to anyone seeking authentic, flavorful cuisine, speedy service, and a fantastic dining ambiance. It's a culinary journey worth taking, and I can't wait to go...