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LA LUCHA — MODERN MEXICAN MADE TO PERFECTION

LA LUCHA — MODERN MEXICAN MADE TO PERFECTION

Though Berlin is home to a handful of Mexican restaurants, very few do modern and authentic cuisine as deliciously well as La Lucha — another recent addition to Paul-Linke-Ufer. Already booked out almost every night, the staff tell me it’s been like that since it opened — something I quickly understood as I made my way into the bright and bustling interior. “La Lucha” is Spanish for the “the struggle”, and it’s definitely a struggle not to order everything on the menu. Each item is more enticing than the next. Like the “Taquitas Dorados”, fried tortillas stuffed with flavorful potatoes and chorizo and topped with fresh cheese and salsa, or the vegan “Camote Burrito”, filled with agave glazed sweet potatoes, broccoli, pickled carrots and finished with a garlic coriander salsa. The classic “Ceviche Verde” is not to be missed either. Come with friends and order the plates to share to combat food envy. You’ll want to pass around the cocktails too: the enticing menu features a decent selection of Mezcal. And don’t forget to book — La Lucha has firmly fixed itself on our radar of top dining destinations this summer. (Text: Jessica David / Photos: c/o La Lucha)

La Lucha, Paul-Lincke-Ufer 39/41, 10999 Berlin-Kreuzberg; map
Wed-Sun 18-00h

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SIMONE DONECKER RECOMMENDS: SAP DATA KITCHEN
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SIMONE DONECKER RECOMMENDS: SAP DATA KITCHEN

My hour-long lunch break countdown starts now. Happily I’ve already placed a food order via an app on my way to the SAP Data Kitchen, tucked away in a heritage-listed courtyard in the culinary void that is Hackescher Markt. Opened in Autumn 2016 as a collaboration between the software developer SAP and entrepreneur Heinz “Cookie” Gindullis, Berlin’s first digital restaurant sees chef Alexander Brosin create culinary delights with high ambitions and a deep connection to nature. In addition to the rotating daily specials, my favourite dish might just be the garden vegetables with fried polenta. At the core of the concept is perfect timing: The custom-made “food wall” keeps orders in individually-named boxes which can be opened via app upon arrival. The Data Space kitchen’s atmosphere also extends to its next door neighbour, a start-up accelerator. If you’re keen to overhear the latest trends in tech at lunch, you might just get lucky. You’ll have the time to try, in any case. (Text: Simone Donecker / Photos: Stefan Lucks / Marcus Zumbansen)

Data Kitchen, Rosenthaler Str.38, 10178 Berlin-Mitte; map
Mon-Sun 9-17h. Order via the Android or iOS App

Simone Donecker has been living in Berlin-Wilmersdorf since 2001. The trained art historian works as a freelance cultural manager and consultant in the nonprofit sector.

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JAN SCHMIDT-GARRE RECOMMENDS: BUDDHA REPUBLIC
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JAN SCHMIDT-GARRE RECOMMENDS: BUDDHA REPUBLIC

My love for Indian cuisine was ignited at the same moment as my love for the films of Satyajit Ray, in New York during the ‘80s. The films were playing somewhere on Second Avenue, and the food was being served around the corner on Sixth Street, in super cheap joints, one lined up next to the other, and all BYO. Then I discovered Trishna in Bombay, which surpassed them all. After came a long drought in my Indian culinary journey — I couldn’t find anything comparable, anywhere. And then, five years ago, I came across Buddha Republic in Charlottenburg. Here it’s the classics that work the hardest — freshly cooked and free of dusty spice mixes. There’s the mixed vegetable Sabzi Korma (made with real curry leaves), divine spinach with homemade cheese (Masala Palak Paneer), lamb chops (Shahi Seekh), prawns and marinated chicken from the Tandoori grill. Lamb Biryani from Hyderabad. The Persian host, an avowed foodie who grew up in India and has traveled through each of its states, knows each dish better than his cooks do, and takes care of quality control. There are fatally sedative King Cobra beers (8%), served in giant corked bottles. Even the odd violet glow bathing the restaurant feels authentic, though less Hindu temple style, more like the lobby of a boutique hotel in Bangalore. And that’s equally India. (Text: Jan Schmidt-Garre / Photos: c/o Buddha Republic)

Buddha Republic, Knesebeckstr.88, 10623 Berlin-Charlottenburg; map
Mon-Sun 12-24h

Director Jan Schmidt-Garre has been living in Berlin for nine years. For his film “Breath of the Gods” he traveled to India twelve times.

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GOOD BANK — RESTAURANT OR FARM OF THE FUTURE?

GOOD BANK — RESTAURANT OR FARM OF THE FUTURE?

Just a quick jaunt from Alexanderplatz, we’ve found the freshest meal in town. From substantial grain and salad bowls with flavorful dressings, hot-pressed sandwiches and even house-made sweets like almond oat cookies and raw chocolate cake, Good Bank‘s food is deliciously on par with the restaurant’s one-of-a-kind concept. As the city’s first “vertical farm to table” restaurant that’s growing, harvesting and selling its very own lettuces, Good Bank has partnered with none other than Berlin based start-up InFarm to set up vertical farming units that supply the restaurant with as many greens as it needs, while using minimal resources. With black and white striped wallpaper, sleek countertops, and huge mirrors, the contemporary style of the fast-casual restaurant is only heightened by the curious pink glow that radiates throughout the space. So next time you’re hunting for something satisfying and fresh, let your mind ponder the future of urban farming à la “Can I do this in my apartment?”, while you grab a nosh at Good Bank. (Text: Devan Grimsrud / Photos: Luke Marshall Johnson)

Good Bank, Rosa-Luxemburg-Str.5, 10178 Berlin-Mitte; map

Mon-Sun 11.30-22h

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NIHOMBASHI — FINE SUSHI & SKEWERS IN A PLAYFUL SETTING

NIHOMBASHI — FINE SUSHI & SKEWERS IN A PLAYFUL SETTING

“Kawaii” is the word that comes to mind upon entering Nihombashi, a recent addition to the Weinbergsweg restaurant drag brought to you by the team behind Yumcha Heroes, Long March Canteen and Roy & Pris. Bold black and squiggles dance around hand-painted fish on the walls and low-hanging red lamps offset revolving candyfloss pink seats, evoking a retro food court feel. Despite the light-hearted and laid-back interior, however, Nihombashi takes its food seriously. The extensive menu is divided into sushi and Kushiyaki (skewers), and reads like a comprehensive primer of the classics. Portions are generous and fuss-free, allowing the top quality of the fish to take centre stage. Tradition doesn’t come without a twist here, however — we savored the vegetarian Caterpillar Kaburimaki Roll (yellow carrot, sweet potato, snow peas and chipotle sauce wrapped in avocado) and the mango salad with coriander, lime and chilli. With its feel-good interior and melt-in-your-mouth food, this little establishment is big on good vibes, and fast becoming a favorite. (Text: Anna Dorothea Ker / Photos (clockwise): Nihombashi Berlin / Susanna Glitscher)

Nihombashi, Weinbergsweg 4, 10119 Berlin-Mitte; map
Daily 12-24h

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