You’re acquainted with the charismatic Tel Aviv eatery Yafo? Let us introduce you to its elegant yet laid-back younger sister, Shishi, the second restaurant opened by Israeli restauranteur Shani Ahiel, in August 2018. The trickiest aspect of a visit here is choosing where to sit: The cosy interior with its pink corduroy curtains, concepted by interior designer Idan Gilony of UY Studio, sets a feel-good tone, while the sprawling brick-framed courtyard offers a refreshing al fresco dining experience. Once you’ve picked your spot, settle down to a glass of natural wine supplied by Cantine Sant’Ambroeus and peruse the short, Mediterranean-inspired menu. It’s prone to change depending on what’s on the market that day, but here’s a teaser or two: grilled kohlrabi with fresh cheese, sesame, thyme and green chili, beetroot and peach carpaccio, hazelnut vinaigrette and crème fraîche, or grass-fed sirloin tartar, onions in sumac and greens. Shishi may be a younger sibling, but an evening spent in its presence will leave you feeling as effortlessly elegant as it itself. (Text: Anna Dorothea Ker / Fotos: Pamina Aichhorn)
Shishi, Ritterstr.12-14, 10969 Berlin-Kreuzberg; map
Mon-Fri 12-23h
