FOOD: Fraulein Burger

Koppenplatz 1| 10115 Mitte

U Rosenthaler Platz

Tues-Sun 12:00-22:00

At the end of the appropriately named Grosse Hamburger Strasse you'll find the most ladylike burger restaurant in Berlin. In the cities' lists of the best burgers in town, Fraulein Burger is not only underrated, but sometimes forgotten in favour for the more renowned Burgermeister and Burger de Ville. What separates Fraulein Burger from the rest however, is the one hundred percent organic and homemade approach to the ingredients themselves. As you sit and enjoy the 50s rockabilly inspired interior, a passing hipster carrying huge amounts of vacuum packed beef reminds you that they mince the meat for your patties in the kitchen, on the day you order your burger. All the vegetables, cheeses and buns are organic too, and the extra step to homemake their own mayonnaise and ketchup is also taken so that you can enhance your burger guilt-free.  The signature Fraulein burger is a popular choice for around 8.00€, and by adding just 3.00€ to your bill you can also enjoy their show-stopping homemade fries and an organic lemonade drink with your meal. The sheer amount of effort that goes into your burger does mean that you can wait up to twenty minutes before receiving it, but given the size and impact of it's flavour, even the manliest of men might not be able to finish this honest, ladylike burger.

FOOD: Burgermeister

Oberbaumstraße 8 | Kreuzberg 10997

U Schlesisches Tor

Mon-Thu 11 am - 3 am  |  Fri-Sat 11 am - 4 am  | Sun 12 pm - 3 am

www.burger-meister.de

It might seem unusual that, in a neighbourhood of cafes and restaurants, a burger imbiss in an old public toilet is worth visiting. As soon as you emerge from Schlesisches Tor station, Burgermeister's blaring techno and bustling queue greets you. A literal extension of the metro bridge, the exterior of the imbiss matches the dark green steel of the u-bahn station. With only three tables available, most patrons pull up empty beer crates to make shift their own stools. A red LED counter allows you to identify how long you'll wait for your burger, and due to it's popularity, don't be surprised if your ticket reads ninety-six and the screen is only on thirty-four. 

Although a very popular drunk snack for Kreuzberg's party-goers, this burger is far from the equivalent English drunk snack of cheesy chips. Their one hundred percent beef patty is best with the additions of ketchup, mustard, cheese and crispy bacon, creating a rich and full tasting burger that contrasts nicely with the crisp, fresh lettuce it is teamed with. The best part of a Burgermeister though, is always the bun. Butter toasted, fluffy and homemade, you won't believe it when the total price for a burger and beer comes in at under 5.00€.

FOOD: District Mot

Rosenthalerstrasse 62 | Mitte 10119 

U Rosenthalerplatz 

Mon - Thu: 12:00 - 00:00 |  Fri - Sat: 12:00 - 02:00 |  Sun: 12:00 - 00:00

 www.districtmot.com

District Mot creates an authentic Saigon street food experience. A recommended main course is the "banh trang bun thit nuong" available at a very reasonable price of eight euros. Skewered meet, grilled pineapple, rice noodles and peanuts are all wrapped in rice paper to create the Saigon equivalent of fajitas. This is surprisingly difficult to do, but do not be afraid to request a knife and fork and eat by your own rules. The flavours are delicate and balanced, so resist the temptation to cover everything with the rich hoi-sin sauce on your table. Some of the food should never have left the streets of Saigon however, as the chicken feet prove to be almost totally meatless and literally still have claws. A strawberry mojito served with salty plum powder or a Tiger beer will be the perfect accompaniment to your meal, drawing out the fruity undertones of the dishes on offer. 

Sit inside or out, but be sure to check out the toilets, where displays made from Tiger beer bottles and windmills nod towards to street market aesthetic. A small, strange room with pebbles for flooring and ambient lighting provides the perfect place to meditate after the trauma that is deep-fried chicken foot and hot chilli sauce. 

FOOD: Amar Indian Restaurant and Cocktail Bar

Schlesische Straße 9 |  Kreuzberg 10997 

U Schlesische Tor  

Mon-Fri 11.30-1.00 |  Sat-Sun 12.00-2.00

http://www.amar-berlin.de/

If it's not the glaringly orange exterior of the Indian restaurant Amar that draws you in, then let it be the huge chalkboards advertising cocktails for just 3.90€ after 9 PM. It's clear that drinking is as important as eating here, as both the food and drinks menus are near enough equal. As soon as you are seated you'll be presented with a complimentary fruity aperitif, and as you leave a small mango smoothie is given as a palette cleanser. It's these fruity beverages that compliment the food so well, drawing out even the most subtle spices and nutty undertones in your chosen dish. Amar offer all of the classic Indian currys such as Bhoonas, Baltis and Tikka Masalas, and execute them all so well that even those with a taste for the more fiery dishes will take great pleasure in the more pedestrian choice of a Korma. Choose to sit under the fairy lights outside the restaurant and watch the characters of Kreuzberg pass you by as you work your way through every colada drink that Amar has to offer.