Thuy Anh Asia Bistro — Restaurant in Berlin

Reality check: This place is not good. 4,5 stars? I don't understand how that happened.

The chef is definitely a nice guy, but the restaurant is run down and filthy. Kitchen is filthy, restaurant and toilet are filthy (!). The food was absolutely disgusting, and even though I only ate my rice and didn't eat much of my revolting nasi goreng, I was on the toilet 4 times before 12 o'clock the next day.

Is this like a hipster looking for authenticity gone mad-situation? How is this place well liked? If you think the state of his kitchen is OK, I don't wanna see how your kitchen at home looks.

He works the kitchen alone, and hadn't even started cooking our meals when I went to the toilet. When I get back 3 minutes later, all 4 meals are served. How is that possible? My nasi goreng was a slop and all the vegetables were slimy. I actually had to spit something out that wasn't from this world, it was like some see-through chewy goo. I don't expect this place would survive a health inspection.

The whole restaurant stinks of grease: I had to wash my clothes and take a shower when I got back. There are nails sticking at from everywhere on the walls, and my jacket actually got stuck in one.

If you think it is cheap, I think it is overpriced seeing as the food is inedible and you have to spend a big chunk of the next day...

Dream soup. If you’re in the market for a lunch that tickles the tastebuds, arrives quicker than Monday morning, and leaves you with ample change from ten Euros, this is the establishment for you. Whilst the decor might have acquired a patina from meals long forgotten, the service and food are more than adequate. The proprietor seems a charming man with a smile that could warm the heart of a dead goose. All in all, a pleasant dining experience and one which will be repeated in the near future. Also, toothpicks on the table — a touch of class that did not...

The beauty of this man makes me cry. He is such a precious, kind, gentleman. His food is simply beautiful. He's not one to shy away from flavour and spice, and he will always serve it to your table, straight from the pans, with grace. I come here quite often for his no frills elegance, genuine food and to relax. Love it to bits.

UPDATE : thought I’d add a photo of the groß Tom Kar I just had... delicious on this rainy Sunday. Also, tonite, it got a little bit busy, and still, he handles this with efficiency, like a gentleman and served always...