In the mood for Xiao Long Bao, tuna in Sichuan pepper sauce, chili wontons, or rice noodle rolls with BBQ pork? You no longer have to head out west to satisfy your cravings for dim sum (bite-sized portions of Chinese cuisine, often fried or steamed). The concept behind Made in China, Xiaofen Fan’s third Berlin restaurant — following Akemi and Ramen x Ramen — which opened on the Mitte-Prenzlauer Berg border in August 2018, stems from the restaurateur’s long-held dream of opening an establishment that showcases the breadth and diversity of traditional Chinese cuisine. An extensive dim sum menu includes a generous vegetarian section (think eggplant with steamed buns and basil, or century eggs with silk tofu), and is supplemented with set menu options and fresh house-made drinks like lychee or jasmine lemonade. A visit is best approached with a hungry entourage in tow. Claim one of the several outdoor tables while this golden autumn drags on, or cozy up inside the jewel-toned interior that blends together old and new Chinese design influences. Just like the food, it’s all about harmonious contrasts, feel-good textures and a warming sense of satisfaction. (Text & photos: Anna Dorothea Ker)
Made in China, Schönhauser Allee 10-11, 10119 Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg; map
Daily 12-23h
