We don’t know how many Turkish snack bars and restaurants there are in Berlin. But it is precisely in districts such as Wedding and Neukölln, where the first guest workers lived, that Turkish culture is felt most strongly. But actually there are Turkish snack bars everywhere in Berlin for kebabs, dürüm, baklava, bread and the like. The doner kebab is now also a synonym for Berlin snack dishes. Kebab is actually popular at any time of day and year. A large number of shops prove that Turkish cuisine has more to offer. We’ll introduce you to a few of our favorites. The only small drawback so far: Most Turkish dishes are not necessarily vegetarian or vegan, even if you’ll definitely find what you’re looking for in the mezze.
Örnek Lahmacun
If you don’t want a kebab, but still want a snack, Örnek is the perfect place for you. There are two branches. The one in Wedding is quite small and has less selection, but it is of course just as good as the larger Neukölln branch. At lunchtime there was a lot of activity here and home-made Turkish pizza – Lahmacun – for 1.50 euros with salad, that’s no wonder. In Neukölln you can sit more relaxed and for longer. Soups are also served here. The special thing is that everything “except the Cola and Fanta” is made in-house, as we were told. You can taste that. Our recommendation: Lahmacun, who would have thought it and also the classic Adana skewer in bread. Neither is vegetarian and overall there are few alternatives on the menu, but flexitarians will be happy. The Ayran could be a little saltier, but it is the perfect rounding off for a Turkish evening.
Karl-Marx-Strasse 109 | 12043 Berlin | Neukölln
Prinzenallee 81 | 13357 Berlin | Wedding
daily: 9 a.m. – midnight
Maid Manti
We discovered the Maide Manti more or less by chance. It was mentioned in a search for the best Manti in Berlin and since we weren’t far from it, we walked past. There are just two seats here, maybe more outside in summer. At Maide Manti the Turkish ones are used Manti Homemade and sold as a lunch dish or frozen to take home. Plus lots of homemade Turkish pastries and super nice service. However, the manti are filled with meat and are therefore not for vegetarians. The portion is large and easy to share. We also particularly enjoyed the grape leaves. And if you take a closer look in a Turkish supermarket like Eurogida, you will also see Maide’s Manti in the freezer. So you don’t necessarily have to go to Wedding.
Schulstrasse 18 | 13347 Berlin | Wedding
Monday – Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m
Thursday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m
Meyan
We have also been to Meyan several times. Meyan is a good place for Turkish mezze and other smaller dishes. By the way, there are manti here too. Thanks to the interior, you can feel Turkish flair as soon as you enter the Schöneberg restaurant. You can see all the mezzes in the display. But you shouldn’t be late as many things sell out quickly. And it would actually be better to make a reservation, as it is popular in the neighborhood. It’s especially nice to sit outside on a summer evening and have the feeling of being on vacation.
Goltzstrasse 36 | 10781 Berlin | Schöneberg
Tuesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m
FES – Turkish BBQ
Okay, we have already mentioned the FES – Turkish BBQ several times. But it just always fits. As the name suggests, there is Turkish here barbecue. For grilling yourself on what are actually Korean table grills. Become this Mezze served from the kitchen. You’d better reserve something in advance as it’s super popular. FES – Turkish BBQ is best for groups. Then it’s most fun to grill together, even if afterwards you smell a bit of grill and smoke and the perfect memory of summer.
Hasenheide 58 | 10967 Berlin | Kreuzberg
Tuesday – Sunday: 5 p.m. – 11 p.m
Imren Grill
One of the most famous Turkish ones Grillhouse chains The Imren Grill is probably in Berlin. According to Berkay, a good friend with Turkish roots, in addition to the typical kebab and various grilled foods, there are also dishes like at grandma’s at home, such as Etli Kuru Fasulye (Bean stew with lamb). The portions are huge and the dishes are very filling, so you should have enough space in your stomach. It can be difficult to get a seat at peak times. But if you manage it, you should also take the time to watch the hustle and bustle. A wide variety of groups from different countries come together here to enjoy Turkish home cooking.
Buttmannstrasse 1 | 10967 Berlin |Wedding
Müllerstrasse 134 | 13349 Berlin |Wedding
Karl-Marx-Strasse 75 | 12043 Berlin | Neukölln
Main Street 156 | 10827 Berlin |Schöneberg
Wiener Straße 10 | 10999 Berlin | Kreuzberg
Boppstrasse 10 | 10967 Berlin | Kreuzberg
KWA – Kebab with Attitude
Like the name of the “Nobel snack bar” reveals, of course there is doner kebab here. Why it still managed to get a place in our list is the fact that in addition to doner and wraps (as the Dürüm is called here), there are also other freshly prepared dishes. All doner variations are served as a tray with rice and some vegetables. The menu also includes a very good lentil soup and various salads and Turkish ones Mezze.
Anyone who is used to normal snack bar prices will initially be wide-eyed at KWA when they see a kebab for 8 euros. But if the operators are to be believed, the free-range meat is sourced from the region, so you can enjoy the fast food without feeling guilty.
Gippstrasse 2 | 1119 Berlin | Mitte
Monday – Sunday: 12pm – 11pm
We have not yet tested the Schöneberger Imbiss Pascha Grill, which was highly recommended to us by an acquaintance with Turkish roots. The Dorade should probably be particularly good. And Konak Izmir Köftecisi was also very much recommended to us.
