Who doesn’t love dumplings? Virtually every culture offers a version of the dough-wrapped filling and dumplings are often considered to be the universal comfort food of any cuisine. But if we’re being honest, it’s the Chinese who elevate them to an art form, thanks to their century-long traditions. While Berlin’s Chinese dumpling scene was once barren or worse—uninspired—it has quietly evolved over recent years. Still, only a select few spots truly deserve your time, and most of those can be found in West Berlin, the heart of Chinese culinary culture in the city.
Let us show you the best spots, where offerings span from the rustic charms of Jiaozi—plump, no-nonsense parcels that need no introduction—to the pillowy reverie of Baozi, as light and yielding as a cloud. There’s the bite-sized theater of Cantonese Dim Sum and, finally, the revered Xiao Long Bao: the glorious soup dumpling, a masterpiece of delicate skin and savory broth that deserves reverence rather than mere consumption.
We recently embarked on a dumpling pilgrimage with none other than Berlin's foremost Chinese food expert Sissi Chen. Together, we ventured through Berlin’s top dumpling spots, savoring each bite, each one a chapter in the great culinary novel of Chinese tradition. For a taste of our journey, check out the video below, and do subscribe to our YouTube channel—you’ll want to be along for the rest of the ride!
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Aroma
The iconic Cantonese restaurant on Kantstrasse is famous for tow things: its extensive Dim Sum menu and the fact that you order food here until 2am in the morning. This means that if you come here late at night you will dine with Berlin's hungriest chefs and hospitality professionals as this is the ONLY late night Chinese restaurant in Berlin. Check out our #BFS Orderlikeapro video in TikTok and Instagram for the full list of the things you should order.
Make sure to go hard on the Dim Sum when you're here and don't miss the Ha Cheung Shrimp Rolls and the Fried Beancurd Rolls.
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Meet You
Meet You on Kantstraße is a very special Chinese restaurant located in the heart of Berlin's Charlottenburg district. The menu features a variety of Chinese dishes and the restaurant is best known for its seafood dishes and its iconic Dim Sum brunch on weekends.
Reserve your table for the weekend dim sum brunch and for dinner, call in and preorder seafood dishes such as lobster, razor clams, crabs etc. Also make sure to ask for the cran ma po tofu!
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Holly China Restaurant
Embark on a tantalizing culinary journey at Holly Restaurant, a renowned Xi An restaurant essentially across the road from the Charlottenburg Palace. Delight in the bold and fiery flavors of authentic Xi An cuisine, where each dish showcases a harmonious blend of spices and aromatic ingredients. From spicy Xi An lamb skewers to minced pork burgers, Holly Restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience, inviting you to savor the vibrant tastes of Xi An in a captivating and inviting ambiance - some of the warmest and kindest service in the city.
Make sure to order all the skewers and the Rou Jia Mao!
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Ming Dynastie
Ming Dynastie is a popular Chinese restaurant in Berlin, with two convenient locations at Jannowitzbrücke and Zoo. The restaurant is known for serving authentic Chinese cuisine, with a focus on Szechuan-style dishes. Ming Dynastie's menu offers a wide variety of options, including dumplings, soups, stir-fried dishes, and hotpot. The restaurant also offers a great selection of vegetarian and vegan options, making it a great choice for all diners. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with friendly staff and a beautiful interior. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner, Ming Dynastie is definitely worth a visit.
Order the Szechuan style food and ask for off menu specials!
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Lao Xiang
Lao Xiang ia a Chinese Restaurant in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg district renowned for its Dim Sum and extraordinary cooking. The vast menu features a lot of dishes and the pro move is to book a table for the weekend dim sum brunch. Next to Aroma in Charlottenburg, Lao Xiang is definitely the best place to experience high quality dim sum, expertly prepared with the freshest ingredients. Lao Xiang offers a great dining experience and is by all means the best Chinese restaurant in Prenzlauer Berg.
Reserve a table for the DIm Sum brunch and don't forget to order the beef wth celeriac
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Wok Show
Wok Show is a popular Chinese neighborhood restaurant in Northern Prenzlauer Berg famous for its Jiaozi dumplings. They have been around for a while and the quality remains, kudos! The menu includes a few other dishes, but the reason to come here is most definetely the dumplings, always hand-made, filled with fresh ingredients and bursting with flavor. Choose between meat and veggie, steamed or pan fried, grab some chopsticks and eat to your heart's content!
Grab a bag of frozen dumplings to take home with you!
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UUU
This tiny fine dining restaurant in Wedding is a must-visit for food lovers seeking a unique dining experience. Owner couple Yuhang and Johan have created a unique experience where a modern tasting menu effortlessly blends Chinese flavors and techniques with local ingredients while Johan pours a non-alcoholic tea and kombucha pairing. UUU offers an unforgettable journey for your taste bud, which might redefine your view on Chinese cooking. From the moment you step inside, you'll be swept away by the calm vibes and the tantalizing aromas that fill the air, making UUU the perfect destination to gather with friends, celebrate special occasions, or simply indulge in a remarkable culinary adventure.
Eight seats only so make sure to reserve well in advance
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Golden Phoenix
Indulge a modern, finer dining interpretation of Chinese treasures at Golden Phoenix, a captivating restaurant in Wilmersdorf. Located on in the Provocateur Hotel, this restaurant is dressed to impress. The kitchen runs under the watch of iconic Berlin restaurateur The Duc Ngo and offers a lot of highlights. If you're looking for a high end interpratation of Chinese food, this is the place. Don't overlook the Chinese classics like fried rice and sweet and sour pork on the menu though.
Order the classic Chinese dishes, like sweet and sour pork and enjoy their fantastic dim sum
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LIU Nudelhaus
LIU Chengdu Weidao is a restaurant located in the heart of Mitte, right off Gendermenmarkt, offering authentic Sichuan cuisine with extremely strong technique technique and sourcing to prove it. With a menu full of flavorful noodle dishes, LIU Chengdu Weidao is a go-to spot for lovers of Chinese food. The cozy and inviting atmosphere, along with the friendly staff, make for a wonderful dining experience. Whether you're in the mood for something spicy or something more mild, LIU has something for everyone. Be sure to try their famous zajiang noodles, a Sichuan specialty that's sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Get your noodles and dumplings to go for the ultimate spicy-saucy-numbing experience - smash them on the steps of one of the grand buildings on Gendermenmarkt and whisper "...so Ber-lan" to yourself, quietly.
Avoid long lunch lines by preordering online, taking a seat, and showing the staff your order.
