The Ở Đây Deli marks the beginning of a new chapter for Phung Vu Thanh — right where things began, in the neighborhood around Weinbergspark. Between midday sun, math exams, and her first driving lesson, this part of the city was the backdrop to Phung’s childhood. Now, she returns with Ở Đây Deli, created with her partner Tuan Anh Nguyen, her school friend Anni Nguyen, and the furniture design collective EMES. The deli pays tribute to growing up between cultures. Here, comfort food meets Vietnamese culinary traditions, and coffee culture is paired with carefully curated interior design. The space draws inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Kaufmann Office, the Mad Men aesthetic, and cultural landmarks of Eastern modernism (like Berlin’s Kino International). The idea is to create a space that feels like a movie scene – intimate, elegant, timeless, and above all, welcoming. Just as iconic GDR-era buildings were once spaces for shared stories, this deli offers a setting for collective experiences today.

The menu features all-day breakfast, changing lunch options, and weekend specials with Vietnamese influences. Classics like the club sandwich and black sesame French toast reference childhood flavors inspired by the Vietnamese dessert Bánh trôi nhân mè đen – glutinous rice balls filled with sweet black sesame paste, served in warm syrup. For those curious to discover traditional Vietnamese dishes – or for those who grew up with them and want to reconnect with familiar tastes – this is the place. Coffee plays a key role at Ở Đây Deli. After a long search for a roastery that imports high-quality Vietnamese beans, the team found a partner in Suedhang from Tübingen. Their “Mr. Toi” roast is the base for signature drinks like the Black Sesame Coffee. And if you want to bring the experience home, you’ll find coffee and accessories in the small merch area. Ở Đây Deli is a space for neighbors, friends, and spontaneous encounters. Supper clubs, coffee tastings, and more are in the works. One thing is certain: this is a place for memories – sometimes bold, sometimes subtle, sometimes of home and long-loved flavors, and sometimes of new favorites discovered right here.

Text & photos: Robyn Steffen

Ở Đây Deli, Brunnenstr.27, 10119 Berlin–Mitte; map

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