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A gourmet vegan cuisine destination in Berlin-Kudamm, La Mano Verde was created to showcase and introduce a sophisticated way of preparing plant-based products. Features 50% vegan cooked, 50% raw food, and all organic drinks. Pre-theater menu is offered from 5pm. Closed Aug 2015.
56 Reviews
First Review by corey
SagarKShah
Points +397
Disappointing - couldn't finish our meal - Edit
We came to this place for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon, and opted for lunch over dinner because the lunch set-menu seemed to be good value (14.50 for three courses), but the a-la-carte menu was very pricey.
Read moreWe were very excited to come to my restauarant, as my brother had come a couple of years back and said it was one of the best vegan restaurants he had been to in his life.
The restaurant is really nice inside and the service was excellent, but unfortunately we were quite disappointed both with the menu (which seemed to be very pasta oriented) and the food we ordered.
We ordered one raw lasagne (with pistachio and cashew cream), and one three course meal involving a rocket salad, pasta with Mediterranean vegetables and rocket pesto, and a coconut mouse dessert.
The rocket salad was nice, but nothing spectacular. The raw lasagne was much larger than expected, excellently crafted and presented and was very filling (unlike other raw pastas I've had), but it was so rich (the layers of cashew and coconut cream were very thick) that I felt sick after eating about a quarter of it. I really stubbled to get eat 3/4 of it, and my partner couldn't even eat an eighth of it. The pasta dish tasted really nice, but there was so much oil in the pesto sitting at the bottom of the plate that every piece of pasta was literally dripping with oil when we took it from the dish. After eating about half the dish, my partner felt sick and couldn't eat any more. The coconut moose was nice, but nothing special.
We left feeling really disappointed. The meal wasn't cheap, but eating it was a struggle rather than an enjoyable experience. In general, we really like to support raw vegan restaurants, and don't like giving bad reviews, but given how many other great vegan options there are in Berlin (some of which we never got to visit, I don't think we will be visiting La Mano Verde again.
Pros: Nice Venue, Friendly Service, Innovative Menu
Cons: Food Far too Rich, Too many pasta options
Guest
Mad Hatter
Points +62
Great food - Edit
We visited the restaurant during a trip to Berlin and we really enjoied our meal threre. It was a friendly atmosphere and the food wasn't that expensive as we expected after reading the reviews, I mean it es a restaurant serving great, fresh food, so compared to not vegan gourmet restaurants the price is really inexpensive.
Read moreI was really happy with my menue, everything was tasty and it looked great. It is the best vegan food I ever had in a restaurant, and I try as many vegetarian/vegan/veg-friendly restaurants as I can find.
The only problem is the unfriendly stuff, they really need better waiters!
Pros: food, atmosphere , price for gourmet food
Cons: STUFF!!!
Guest
vane1809
Points +31
most sofisticated vegan dish! - Edit
if you are looking for new ideas and interesting dishes mano verde is the place! loved it! I had a veg lasana and a vegan mango cheese cake that was just to die for!
Read moreloved it wanna go back!!
Pros: atmosphere, innovative, tasty
Guest
almondia
Points +17
la mano verde - Edit
My lunch experience was truly lacking freshness. The appetizer was overcooked, soaked veggies wrapped in deep fried spring roll dough with a tiny pile of greens that couldn't escape the touch of the tangy sauce. The main dish at lunch hour on that day, the marinated tofu with vegetables was two slices of tofu, fairly tasteless even if "marinated", swimming in a pool of tomatoish oily broth. The vegatables, not described further when asked upon ordering, turned out to be nothing but bits of leek, overcooked, stock veggie style. The only good thing about the whole dish were the few black sesame seeds on top of tofu. I was surprised also of the bread served aside: completely white, wheat looking bread served thin sliced. Service also left wishing for. The waitress wouldn't describe the dishes further upon ordering when asked. After finishing, expressing my surprise of the dishes and the wish for more freshness the waitress gave me but a nerveous smile. Perhaps a language issue. The interiour is tacky with the poly-weave outdoor furniture but the plaza location does give a shaded moment of calm from the tourists and the street noises. Would't recommend except for a take-away wild herb smoothie or a shot that were on the list and that I regret not ordering instead of the courses described.
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lewisjc
Points +309
What can I say except Bravo - Edit
Sensory overload but empty pockets
Read moreFlavours and freshness amazing
Best vegan restaurant I have been for a while
But you definitely pay for the experience
Pros: fresh and tasty
Cons: Very expensive
Guest
sglcklch
Points +3917
Far... - Edit
I honestly don't get all these rave reviews. My partner and I came here for dinner and it was the worst meal we had during our 3-day culinary expedition in Berlin. First off, it's pretty far out. Decor was OK, just something you would expect from a restaurant like this. We got a snooty waitress; actually the whole atmosphere was kind of pretentious. Had the food been good, the attitude would have been slightly more bearable. It wasn't. That evening they had 6 main courses; only the tempeh steak looked remotely appetizing. The other 5 were pasta, tortellini, risotto, raw lasagne (all boring) and raw timbale (uninteresting). We weren't hungry anyway (good thing), so we just settled on two appetizers and the tempeh: Crispy Bombay rolls - Basically spring rolls stuffed with samosa filling. For me, as someone who loves and is used to Indian food, the flavor was too tame bordering on tasteless. Even the chutney was blah. Asparagus panna cotta - Had a subtle hint of asparagus, overall very plain. Sichuan tempeh steaks - Should be renamed tempeh chips. There were literally just 3-coin sized slices of fried tempeh. Came with a starchy cake/patty thing and dollops of sauces. All were bland. I had no idea where the Sichuan bit was. Hate misleading dish names. Well it wasn't all bad. Surprisingly, the balsamic vinegar that came with the bread, which our waitress wouldn't even give us until we asked, was really good. Very fruity and tangy. And that's about it. We paid around €50 plus tips including two drinks. Totally overpriced for what it was. There are a whole lot of other options where you'll get much more bang for your buck, and closer to the city center to boot.
Read moreCons: meh food, overpriced, location
jcjury
you should really not bother and next time go straight to the Indian at the corner... pretentious? really? snooty? really? you're weren't hungry and go to eat with your girlfriend in a restaurant? what's wrong with you? next time save your money and eat bread with balsamic vinegar in your hotel room, and stop to be snooty and pretentious! closer to the city center? we are located in the city center!
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adc1984
Points +72
Excellent but expensive - Edit
Hidden away from the traffic La Mano Verde provides a quiet and private atmosphere. The food is exceptionally creative and tastes great. Unfortunately it's quite expensive and the servings are incredibly small. I would go back if it wasn't for the price.
Read morePros: Excellent food , Nice for an intimate and quiet dinner
Cons: Expensive, Incredibly small servings
jcjury
thank you for the great review, we are happy to know that you liked our food. our prices are based on the quality of certified organic ingredients we use in our kitchen. we don't use in our cooking cheap soy meat substitute. first cold pressed organic olive oil, raw organic cashew nuts, raw organic pistacchio or raw organic pine nuts are cost effective, but this is also why La Mano Verde is the first vegan-raw restaurant to be listed in Germany's Top 800 Best Restaurants. Kind regards, La Mano Verde Team
Read morecmayr
there is a special business lunch offer that helps the budget-oriented vegetarian...
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Poliartes
Points +51
Great food, somewhat slow service - Edit
I was happy to have made a reservation for this restaurant a few days before going there. It got completely packed on a Friday night. Eventhough we were early-ish and hardly any of the tables was occupied, it took forever before we and some other guests had their first course served. It was well over an hour after ordering, and the main dish also came very late after that. However, the food was really yummy and looked amazing. I had the tofu tower. The servings could be larger though.
Read morePros: choice, quality, food looks amazing
Cons: slow service
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Tara HD
Points +978
Excellent - Edit
I ate their twice, once in their previous locations, once in the current one. Both times the food was absolutely delicious and the triple chocolate fudge is simply divine.
Read morePros: excellent food
Cons: expensive
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estefinparis
Points +881
Excellent - Edit
This is one of the best vegan restaurants in Europe, with gourmet and elaborate dishes that look and taste great. Friendly service and very cozy atmosphere. Definitely a must if in Berlin. They also sell a great vegan recipe book in German.
Read moreGuest
ira
Points +212
Fair but overpriced and posh - Edit
The restaurant has changed a lot since 2008 and (imho) not so much to the better. If you look for a very classy experience and have lots of money to spare -- go for it, this is your place. There are other excellent restaurants in Berlin which (again, imho) have a better price/quality ratio.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Saturday November 22, 2008
Pros: inventive food, classy
Cons: maybe too classy, very expensive, slow service
Guest
nowa
Points +32
la mano perfecto - Edit
la mano verde was the last restaurant i visited in berlin, and i'm so glad i kept it to the end because after you ate there- you cannot go back to regular vegan burger or pizza.
Read morethe dishes in la mano verde are so creative. the owner puts a lot of thought while creating a dish that you won't find anywhere else, for sure.
the combination between the ingredients will surprise you. i ordered Spaghetti with Passe-Pierre, and was delighted by the wakame they added. my friend ordered Cappelletti del Estate, which was a kind of Ravioli that the chef made from the start as we ordered! oh... so fresh!
we were kind of stuffed when we finished eating, but our experience was so good that we decided to ordered another dish, because we knoe it was the only time for a long time that we'll be there, so we ordered Almond Thyme Crushed Tempeh, which was outstandong! the tempeh was crisp and fool of taste.
we recommand you try the dessert Plum Trifle!
and if the owner is available for a chat- go for it, he's a very interesting man! he will explain you all his theory about vegan food.
the staff knows english pretty well, and the service was perfect. the atmosphere is calm but prestigious.
Pros: creative , healthy cuisine, good value
Cons: a bit pricey
Guest
justybin79
Points +29
Amazing - Edit
I recently visited La Mano Verde with my boyfriend whilst in Berlin for my Birthday. We were a bit concerned as it was quite early in the evening and the restaurant was quiet. However, the food, service and atmosphere were amazing - it is very similar to Saf in London.
Read morePros: Ambience, Inventive menu
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RobertReyner
Points +88
Fantastic - Edit
All I can really say is that this restaurant proved to be one of the highlights of my trip to Berlin. The chocolate cake for dessert would be reason enough for repeat visits, but so too would the lovely staff and the head chef that made us feel very welcome. He even gave us other desserts to try as we couldnt make up our minds! If you are in Berlin for a weekend, be sure to book this restaurant in as part of your trip (best to book in advance too)
Read morePros: Staff, Food, Atmosphere
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ZairaRickenbach
Points +80
Wonderfull - Edit
The best food I never ate!!!
Read morePros: Great Taste, Great Estetic, Friendly staff
Cons: Too chic
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Take It Back
Points +416
Great food, ... - Edit
I've eaten at La Mano Verde (LMV) at least 15 times, so of course I love LMV's food. However I have a major complaint: their really bad (!) service! LMV always points out how they are all about haute cuisine (which their food is), but that also should say something about a certain level of service (and theirs isn't). This time around it took two hours for our main dishes to get to the table, and when we complained about all our plates and dishes being cold (they were NOT raw food), the owner just said that it can't be. Great, so five people can't tell if their dishes are cold or not. Really?! And what really disturbs me is that the owner always has his thumb in the dishes he brings to the tables. Gross! Once he even collected a drop from the wine bottle neck at our table with his (unwashed) finger and slurp it up right in front of us (I was lucky that I don't drink wine). Not only that this is not haute cusine-style, it really is gross. We also always had too look after the waiter to serve us, instead of him looking out for us. Since I love LMV's food I will keep going to eat there, but their service is so terrible that I have to warn everybody to not expect a service that comes anything close to what haute cuisine is all about. I just wish LMV would realize how they really need to improve their terrible, terrible service.
Read morePros: Great food, Healthy food, vegan all the way
Cons: service, very slow service, can't deal with complaints
Guest
eye of judgement
Points +167
Best vegan food I ever ate - Edit
This was a new experience for us, since we normally don't find ourselves in chique restaurants. But the culinary experience was unequalled. Never have I tasted vegan dishes that were so sophisticated and free of any of the standard expectations of vegan food. Even the soy based ingredients didn't taste like soy. The sheer quality demanded a three course meal, not in the last place because the portions were Haute-cuisine-like small.
Read moreEspecially recommended comes the Tripple Chocolate Fudge.
Pros: unbelievably good food, large assortment of Gluten free dishes
Cons: expensive, small portions
Guest
hack_man
Points +28725
The Ultimate Dining Experience - Edit
I have eaten at many many vegetarian establishments across the UK & Europe and consider this to be a hobby of mine. Whilst Cafe V in Berlin is my ultimate all time favourite for various reasons, La Mano Verde is the most exceptional vegetarian restaurant experience I have ever had in terms of taste, dining and atmosphere. Located off Invalidenstrasse close to the the main Hbf in a primarily residential area it's a little difficult to find but absolutely worth every effort. The premises are exquisite creating an amazing impression from the outside. Once inside the highly professional, knowlegeable and attentive staff make your visit extremely welcoming. The interior is beautiful with plenty of seating and a fantastic ambience. This is sophisticated vegan gourmet dining. OK, it's quite expensive (€6 for a starter, €15-16 mains, €6 desserts, house wine €18 and a 250ml bottle of water for €4) but compared to equivalent meat-eating venues this is a bargain. The food is simply delicious, in fact it's sublime and perhaps even more so. I'm not even going to attempt to describe what I had as I wouldn't do it justice. The menu changes regularly and the chef sometimes changes the recipe if she's not happy with a particular combination of ingredients. Check the website for the current menu. The waiter was very knowledgeable explaining every part of the meal in detail, the staff are proud of their restaurant and it is a pleasure to discuss this with them. The only other place that came close was Saf in Munich but La Mano Verde is a far better package. It is 100% vegan, there are gluten free and raw food mains and an exclusive selection of wines. Save up and go there if you are in Berlin.
Read morePros: food, staff, premises
Cons: location
Guest
DonnaC
Points +1752
wow - Edit
This restaurant is wonderful. The interior, ambiance, food and service are all first class. There is an extensive choice of meals which are all organic, animal free, presented to perfection and the menu changes with the seasons. The price of meals and drinks are more expensive than some of the other vegetarian restaurants in Berlin but they are more than worth the price- mains are about 15 euros and a bottle of house wine is 18 euros. I chose the Aubergine Picatta with rosemary garlic-polenta and the dish blew me away. A visit to La Mano Verde is a must, particularly for a special occasion.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Saturday August 28, 2010
Pros: Tasty al a carte meals, Beautiful sophisticated surroundings, Extensive choice of meals
Guest
marieke.head
Points +90
An Elegant Meal - Edit
I had about 5 hours to kill on my way through Berlin and I noticed that La Mano Verde was near Hauptbahnhof. The atmosphere in the restaurant was elegant and relaxed, and other than the reaction from server that I was on my own, I felt at ease in the restaurant. La Mano Verde is all vegan and serves a large selection of raw food. I ordered raw cannelonni, which was thinly sliced sweet potato filled with cashew cream and chocolate ice cream for dessert. It was really delicious and well presented. I was glad that I wasn't overly hungry that evening because despite eating slowly and savouring it all it wasn't actually very much food for the price. That being said, however, I would go back if I'm ever in Berlin again.
Read morePros: well presented, good quality, nice atmosphere
Cons: small portions, expensive
Guest
Mr Jefferson
Points +65
One step forward, two steps back - Edit
We originally went to La Mano Verde in Wiesbadener a year ago and had a memorable dining experince. The food, the atmosphere and the service were all first class. We even got to speak to the chef who was very engaging and seemed to take pleasure in conversing with the diners. Returning to Berlin this year we knew we'd have to return for another meal.
Read moreSadly it would appear a year is a long time in the restuarant industry. The menu promised much but in reality delivered little. In particular the starter, Tapas Variation, had a strange unpleasent taste which we couldn't attribute to the list of ingrediants. Of the two starters and two mains we ordered, only the tempah skewers were above average and even then we didn't finish them as they were quite salty.
We asked for the bill immediately after our mains and in fairness to the owner he asked us if everything was alright. It transpires however that main issue is in the kitchen. The head chef, with whom we held in high regard, after our first visit a year ago has left due to a personality clash with the owner. The new menu on offer was varied and inventive but doesn't deliver on the flavours.
I am new to the 'Raw Food' concept but that should not affect the flavours on the plate. It must be said that there were other diners near us that loved their meal and were full of praise. It may be that we ordered the wrong dishes but certainly more time is needed on getting the most out of the food, which is afterall the reason we go to restaurants.
Guest
beatlebum
Points +56
Disappointing - Edit
After reading so many positive reviews of this place, my boyfriend and I were very excited to try it and had high expectations. The place was empty when we got there and the waitress let us choose our seats, so we sat by the open window, but it was still uncomfortably warm. Then some other customers came in and were seated at the table right next to us, when the rest of the large restaurant was completely empty! It was very awkward.
Read moreWe went there for lunch, hoping that they would have a lunch menu that wouldn't be quite as pricey as the entrees. They had one lunch special that was cheaper but it didn't appeal to us so we went with the regular-priced options. It was basically a smaller selection of what they offered during dinner hours.
We ordered the bruschetta for an appetizer, and it was good, though not anything particularly special. I had the Tempeh Skewers with peanut sauce and my boyfriend had a raw Tagliatelle for the main course. I was pleased with how the tempeh was cooked, but the whole dish was waaay too salty and I could barely finish it. The rice it came with was really salty and the stir-fried vegetables were an oily mess. The raw pasta dish was pretty average, bland, nothing special. We decided to skip dessert after such a disappointing meal. Maybe we just went on a bad day, but it really should have been better for how much we paid.
Pros: not terrible
Cons: over-priced, salty, not great food
jcjury
Sorry to hear that you were dispointed. Since May 26th 2010 we are closing for lunch. The main reason why we took this decision is to provide only top quality food to a growing number of regular customers. We having daily meetings with kitchen and service staff. Usually if there is any complain about the quality of the food, the dish is immediately replaced. I don't know why this internal policy did not apply for you but you are of course invited to try our evening menu during your next visit to Berlin. Don't hesitate to contact me,
Read moreYours,
Jc Jury (G.M)
La Mano Verde Restaurant
Scharnhorststr. 28-29
10115 Berlin-Mitte
Guest
kwanza
Points +317
Excellent all-round eating experience - Edit
Superb restaurant. The food looks and tastes wonderful, and the staff are very friendly. 10 minute walk from Haupbanhof (main train station).
Read moreI had a three course meal:
- starter: raw beetroot ravioli (little discs of crunchy beetroot with soft cashew nut cheese and pickles)
- main: tempeh cutlets served on a bed of caramelised chicoree, with carot/potato puree and a spicy relish
- dessert: raw kiwi trifle
All three courses were very good, the main in particular. Total cost (including a glass of German wine) was 36 euros excluding service.
The menu was large and varied. It was in German but reasonably easy to understand with the assistance of the waitress. It's not in the nicest part of town but very easy to get to by foot from central Berlin.
Note that the restaurant is closed on Tuesdays.
Pros: Varied menu, Healthy food, Nice ambience
Guest
ChaTo
Points +84
Our best dinner so far :-) - Edit
I went there with my wife during holidays in Berlin. From the outside it looked quite pricey for us (a young couple) but it was reasonably-priced and honestly the best dinner we've ever had so far. As you get used to most vegetarian/vegan restaurants that tend to be quite downscale ... being in a REAL restaurant that was vegan was really an amazing experience.
Read moreThe food was great, service was nice. We really enjoyed it and if you go to Berlin you can't miss it.
Pros: Great food, Pretty and nice atmosphere
Cons: Not in a touristic area, Not cheap
Guest
WeyHey09
Points +58
Am we missing something? - Edit
After reading the reviews on HappyCow my partner and I were looking forward to treating ourselves to a romantic night at La Mano Verde, unfortunately we were disappointed. This was our first visit to a totally vegan restaurant; I'm vegetarian and my partner eats some meat so maybe we don't realise how hard it is to find vegan food but we didn't rate the food here to the standard the very expensive price list (especially for Berlin) seemed to set.
Read moreI just don't get some mock meats, just the thoughts of mock tuna and mock chicken makes me feel ill. I craved some wholesome vegetable dishes but found pasta, schnitzel and nuggets. I asked the waitress were the nuggets like mock chicken and she looked at me horrified and said no way. They were exactly like chicken nuggets and even tore like chicken flesh. I couldn't eat them. The gazpacho would be tastier cold, the schnitzel with peanut sauce was ok and the giant ravioli was tasty but the portion was tiny. The mojito was ok but very very expensive and we left without ordering dessert and in search of falafel.
All in all very expensive and tastier food found at other fraction of the price Berlin cafes but as the venue was lovely and the staff were outstanding I really wish they amend their menu to add in even some simple but nutritious vegetable dishes.
Pros: Nice venue, Very friendly service
Cons: Lack of vegetable dishes, Very expensive, Mediocre food
jcjury
The answer is in the title of your review! Of course you miss the point, you not only miss the point but you are also a very negative and rude customer for restaurateurs like me. How can you writte that we do not have anything else than mock meat on the menu? How can you writte that after living La Mano Verde you were looking for a veggie place to have "fallafels". Your comments are an insult to all the satisfied customers we had so far, our kitchen team and our service team. If you can not afford it don't come in, go to a cheap Dehli and don't bother. Looks like you just try to impress your partner, hope for you it did work, but did not work for us! La Mano Verde Team.
Read morebeer and veg
WOW. Hi there, I am so glad you wrote this review, if for no other reason so that I could see that amazing response from someone at the restaurant. After reading that amazingly rude and unprofessional reply, I have very little interest in patronizing this restaurant. What a shame. With such attitude, it's not much of a surprise to read things such as dishes being served with thumbs in the dish, long waits and poor seating choices. Proper service is essential, especially at premium prices. Original poster, don't allow yourself to be bullied. You have a right to post your (helpful) review and not be replied to in such a rude way. Write on.
Read moreroxette521
Hahaha, beer and veg, whoever is doing social media for this restaurant is INSANE. She or he literally yells at every reviewer who didn't like the restaurant. Check out the rants I got for my perfectly honest review.
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Paganae Clothing
Points +20
Thanks for two memoable evenings! - Edit
I can unhesitatingly say that the food at LA MAno Verde is the best I ever had!!
Read moreThe Sushi Mock Tuna Togarashi is so close to tuna it is scaring and was just so smooth, round and nice! The same goes for their Mousse au Chocolat, simply amazing. And their Ravioli Rouge, a raw starter, was so well combined with their home made cashew-ricotta served on a bed of fennel.. Everything we had there was excellent, really.
And my girlfriend, to whom the whole vegan cooking world is quite new, was astounded by the tastes of their animal free food. And what better presentation of that than to try so nice food made with compassion and tenderness, ey!
The staff there ensures a complete dining experience served with elegance and friendliness. I even managed to network my own vegan project quite a bit with the owner, who is so easy going. We miss La Mano Verde and Berlin already..
Pros: Supreme 100% organic/vegan food, Staff, Atmosphere
Guest
gr8vegan
Points +2357
Probably the nicest vegan restaurant in the world - Edit
I had no idea what to expect as we rounded the corner and walked up to La Mano Verde. We were greeted with White Table Clothes, Crystal Chandeliers and an attentive and helpful staff. Berlin continues to amaze me on a daily basis, but this was the highlight of our trip. I wish I had known what a nice place La Mano was before going, I would have dressed a little nicer, but it was no problem. We got a wonderful table at the window and enjoyed an amazing meal. The Mock Tuna Sushi rolls defy imagination and expectations! Do not miss them. We also had Spinach Raviolis & another dish with the mock tuna baked into dumplings on top of tomatos... it was so mind blowing we've decided to name it the best Entree on the planet. We also went for the dessert sampler, which was a perfect end to the meal, not to mention the several flavors of flavored vodka they create and age in house. I also must not leave out the amazing red wine the owner suggested to accompany our meal. La Mano Verde was the perfect celebration for the end of our trip, no trip to Berlin, much less Europe would be complete without indulging in the pinnacle of vegan dining!
Read morePros: Mock Tuna Dumpling, Ambiance , super friendly!!!
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