Dear Steemians

Firstly I want to start with the fact that I went to Berlin so often, that I bought a second hand bicycle and cycled all over to check out good Restaurants. Gladly I kept it at my friends house, so I could always get my ride whenever I was there. Berlin always felt like a second home to me. When one lives in Zurich, Berlin is always an epic place to eat out, because it's affordable and so global when it comes to food. Some Restaurants there really hit the scale when it comes to quality service, ambience and great cuisine. Specially when it comes to vegan food options, you will not feel neglected in this city.

At first riding all over town looking for Indian food, I was quite disappointed, because most restaurants in Berlin just served curry(masala) with veggies. I realised Berlin was just NOT the place to eat Indian food. It just felt like most restaurants were just trying to compete with prices by trying to keep their costs low, which elicits itself in the low quality service, ambient setting and food taste. For Indian food I guess London, Munich, Vienna, New York or surely India would be better than Berlin.

What really impressed me in Berlin although, is Vietnamese Food. Apart from several Insiders that I was able to find, test, return to for a second opinion while cycling all over Berlin, tells me that Berlin has hidden Vietnamese treasures everywhere. A local exclusive franchise(to Berlin) that repeatedly captivated my attention is UMAMI.

Home to Asian fusion Kitchen, inspired by a mother's diary describing feelings of touch and nostalgic sentiments of ambience in an unconventional book of epistles sparked inspiration for a stunning restaurant concept that began a legacy.

Umami also really has a very artistic, creative and well thought through merchandising concept. The details on the candles, menus, lanterns, pictures and shelfs with decorative items are magnificent. The staff inquiring for wishes, comfort and paying attention when people are ready to order isn't something to presuppose. The staff there beautifully engages with it's guests, reads them and their desires.

Vietnamese cuisine is known to have influence or similarities with Thai and Chinese cuisine. Inspired by French gustatory finesse from dressing a plate to culinary knife skills makes each dish memorable. The French occupation in the 17th century might have given Vietnamese food an extra twist that really gives it special character. Admiring Vietnamese chefs, Umami really takes a regular experience to the next level incorporating and truly elaborating the term 'Asian Fusion Kitchen' . What I occasionally experienced in terms of Vietnamese food in the west generally, is a statement of inter-culinary evolution. Famous for light flavours moderate spices, these dishes have the ability to round up aromas into refinement. With healthy veggie combos, a lot of Vietnamese places in Berlin also invite vegans to commit to seitanic sins.

Served in a basket, the neat clay bowl and the earthy colors just matched the woody ambience. The setting where we were sitting and the candles gave tenderness to an experience in a very cosy atmosphere.

Firstly I must point out the fact that Umami has a tatami seating area, which gives them a huge edge over others to me. Sitting on the ground while eating in good company is the foremost position for having great conversations and a pleasurable dining experience. Umami offers a seating with Cushions (zabuton) and beautiful wooden low tables. The Tapedeck Saigon vibe from old asian songs playing in the background subliminally tops this experience with vintage nostalgia, that sets the tone as soon as you enter. Umami does this to me every time. source

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Restaurant Information

Umami

Knaackstraße 16, 10405 Berlin, Germany