As a North Frisian, my first challenge was to get through the menu containing all kinds of foreign words like “Tote Oma mit Kracherle” and “Schluppengemüse”; for all you English speakers, this might be even harder. The restaurant “Zum Mond” mostly attracts curious non-Berliners with their regional, exquisite cuisine. The menu changes every couple of weeks – the chef composes it with seasonal offerings from weekly markets. Fortunately the menu is limited, so the choice is relatively easy for me. There is always a choice of meat, fish, and vegetarian entrees, along with two to four appetizers and desserts. While white asparagus was still in season, I chose the Beelitzer asparagus with beef fillet, black rice and two types of sauce. This already had me convinced, but the “Malztrunk” and warm chocolate cake with pumpkin eliminated any doubts: the Northern German girl is in love with the Berlin-Brandenburg kitchen. (Text: Julia Michaelsen / Photo: Tim Kraehnke)
Zum Mond, Köpenicker Str.159, 10999 Berlin-Kreuzberg; map
Tue-Sat from 18h, a reservation is advised
