I almost overlooked this little spot the first time I walked past, I’m glad I didn’t because that would have been a big mistake. If, like me, you love discovering new flavors in Asian cuisine, then SùSù is a must-visit. Since December 2024, this small, unpretentious eatery on Eberswalder Straße — with its casual snack-bar feel — has been serving up vegan Szechuan cuisine. The name Sù (素) means “simple” and “unpretentious”, and the menu reflects that, offering just four starters and six main courses. The focus here is pflavor. Vegan Szechuan isn’t new to Berlin, but SùSù features dishes I haven’t been able to enjoy in a long time as they’re rarely available in vegan versions. My personal highlights? The Mapo Tofu Rice Bowl and the cold noodles with cucumber, zucchini and a fiery peanut sauce (the five-chili warning on the menu is no joke!). By the way, Cài-Kitchen from Senefelder Platz is behind SùSù, and I love seeing them take a fresh approach with new dishes. One thing is certain, I won’t be walking past this place again. Whenever I have an appointment in Prenzlauer Berg, I make sure to plan a Szechuan stopover.
Text: Frederik Wegner / Photos: Robyn Steffen
Frederik Wegner is the founder of Cerepal.ai, a robotics startup specializing in end-to-end reinforcement learning. When he’s not working on cutting-edge technology, you’ll likely find him at the bouldering gym or (better yet) scaling real rock in the forest.
Sùsù素素 Vegan Food, Eberswalder Str.29, 10437 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map
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