Serving food that tastes better warmed up was André Schmermbeck’s idea when he opened G wie Goulasch with a friend in 2009. The main dish served here is clear from the name, and while André has always had jars of goulash to go, at present this is the only way to enjoy it (their full reopening is still tba). There are several options to take home, including Szegediner (pork goulash), beef goulash and for vegans ratatouille. Crucially, every dish is fried: according to André “without frying it’s not goulash”. The jars are available in three sizes and can be kept in the refrigerator for up to three months. You can pair up your chosen dish with bread dumplings or pasta plus seasonal extras like rocket pesto, soups and chutneys. For a liquid accompaniment there is a solid wine selection from Köpenicker Weinladen as well as Belgian Trappist beers and apricot liqueur. The restaurant itself exudes rustic charm and is a lovely place to spend time. But for now, you can still pick up a jar of comfort food that tastes just as good – or better – at home. (Text: Lilli Langenheim / Photos: Lukas Heibges)

Lilli Langenheim lives in her birthplace of Kreuzberg. She works as a freelance art & creative director. Lukas Heibges is a freelance photographer living in Neukölln.

G wie Goulasch, Chamissoplatz 1, 10965 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
Current opening hours: Tue–Sun 14–18h
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