UUU — Restaurant in Berlin

I really wanted it to be special, but in the end, the experience felt like it didn't live up to its expectations and high price. Some of the courses were very good (but not breathtaking), and some were just average. For example, the noodles didn't seem more special than any others I've tried in a decent hand-pulled noodle shop before. I was missing rice, and also, any kind of dumplings were not on the menu, although they are highly praised in the reviews. The desserts were very good and felt like they are on a higher level of technique.

The portions were very small, and the menu included only 9 of them, no bread, appetizers, or anything else you usually get on a tasting menu. From the nine, three were desserts. I didn't arrive extremely hungry, but after 3 hours, I was very hungry and actually went for a second dinner around the corner.

The service was very nice but not very professional. The explanation about the tea pairing seemed to me much more knowledgeable than the explanations about the food. We decided to take some of the drinks (8 EUR each for about one wineglass portion), and we were sometimes not asked if we were interested in that one. A written menu wasn't served at the start or at the end of the dinner, and it's also not published on the website.

I'm definitely not an expert on Chinese cuisine, but it feels like there's a big room for improvement or a serious...

Chef Yuhang and Jonas truly create an unforgettable experience like nothing else we've tried in Berlin or more broadly. We've dined here on several occasions (vegetarian menu included) and loved it so much we asked them to cater a private event, which left everyone in attendance speechless.

Each course is imaginatively created, the ingredients thoughtfully sourced (and explained), the dishes beautifully presented, and the flavors perfectly executed. The entire evening is a journey through various regions of China, somewhat reconceptualized and unique, and the continuously evolving menu means you will be continuously surprised with each visit.

The setting is intimate and beautiful, as though you're dining in a friend's living room (albeit an incredibly gifted friend with impeccable taste). Highly recommend for any special occasion!

Side note: make sure to go before they switch out their creative interpretation of a Dan Ta...

We have been to UUU several times, most recently to the pork snout-to-tail pop-up, which differed from the usual set-menu concept as you could order a la carte and, for the first time in my recollection, there was also wine to choose from next to the lovingly home made combucha. The food was excellent as always and I can only agree with other reviews: this is elevated Chinese dining done right. Having lived and travelled in China, I love this place, because it takes me back there through flavors and textures but with such high quality ingredients that are hard to find in China. People who complain the food was bland probably don't know that Chinese cuisine has more to offer than chili peppers but it's the seasonal ingredients that are supposed to shine. Which they always do at UUU....