Samadhi: fabulous affordable vegetarian dining in Berlin

Berlin is one of my favorite cities in the world, but food is not one of the city’s strong points (especially when you’re dining with non-vegetarians who want to sample the local delicacies). Still, every once in a while I manage to stumble across a blog-worthy meal there.

I had a great meal at Samadhi on my last trip to Berlin. This vegetarian restaurant specializing in Southeast Asian cuisines is very centrally located, not far from the Brandenburger Tor. The menu was extensive – so much so that I had trouble deciding given how many choices I had. I settled for tofu grilled in lop leaves (pictured), while my friend chose pad thai. We started the meal with some summer rolls.

The food was tasty and reasonably priced (main dishes are about 10 euros each). The service was friendly, if a little slow, and the decor was nothing to write home about, but I didn’t mind a bit – the food was definitely worth my time. I think Samadhi will be earning a place on my must-visit list for future trips to Berlin, as well.

Samadhi is closed Mondays, but open for lunch and dinner every other day of the week.