Berlin Food Walking Tour (Self Guided), Berlin

While Berlin may not be considered a typical foodie destination yet, recent years saw a growing number of decent places to eat, serving both German and international cuisine. At some point, the city has even earned itself the title of a vegetarian capital of the world, contrary to what one may have expected. Amid all this renaissance in creativity and culture, coupled with the influx of the multicultural youth, the food scene of Berlin has become diverse and surprisingly delicious.

This self-guided walk takes you to explore the area lovingly referred to by locals as Kreuzberg – replete with bars and cheap eateries, renowned for their tasty and affordable treats. No wonder it has proven to be a mecca for foodies constantly on the lookout for real hotspots, away from tourist traps.

You may have always heard that ‘currywurst’ is the Berlin specialty and it is, but the kebap in this area is something else entirely as well, so start your exploration by sampling both – at Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap and Curry 36, respectively. Nearby is one of Berlin’s best craft beer spots, with great outdoor and indoor seating areas.

Round the corner on Bergmannstrasse you can eat food from all over the world – from German and American to Mediterranean (Turkish, Greek), Mid-Eastern, Pan Asian (Indian, Thai, Chinese, Korean, Tibetan, Japanese), Colombian and other cuisines. Stop by ‘G wie Goulasch’ for some perfect goulash in a really big portions or the fresh Indochine-style meat and vegan dishes at the Umami X-berg restaurant. Then, round out your foodie journey with a trip to the strategically placed Marheineke Market so you can safely say you’ve tried a little bit of everything.

If you have an adventurous palate and are keen to try a wide range of delicious things, follow this self-guided walking tour to check out some of the best eating places around Berlin’s Kreuzberg neighborhood!