The best restaurants Berlin & Brandenbourg

Hidden in a backyard on Reichenberger Strasse, this ramen restaurant is one of the best in the trendy Kreuzberg district. The space is stylish and welcoming. Brick walls, plants hanging from the ceiling and large canteen-style wooden tables. But our recommendation is to sit at the bar facing the open kitchen, reminiscent of Tokyo's izakaya bars. The ramen is beyond reproach (two vegan options included) and bursting with umami, that indescribable flavor that means "essence of deliciousness" in Japanese.

The Alter Stadtwächter (literally: the Old City Guardian) is a traditional restaurant located just behind Potsdam's Brandenburg Gate, right in the centre and close to the Sanssouci Park. The dishes on offer are typical, simple and at the same time hearty: a lot of meat, but also a selection of vegetarian dishes. Very inexpensive lunch menu. The setting has everything of an authentic and comfortable, bright and pleasant restaurant.

Sisters Xenia and Sophie have achieved what many dream of: opening their own restaurant and serving the good things they grew up with, Mom's Persian cuisine. The décor is elegant and warm, with pistachio-colored stone walls, a light terrazzo counter, hand-painted tiles with fruit motifs and colorful pillows. Although the main culinary influence is Persian, the restaurant positions itself as modern and international, with influences from Australian and German cuisine.

Israeli chef Assaf Granit opens the doors of his new restaurant in the German capital, drawing on his Berlin maternal roots. Berta, his maternal grandmother, had a great influence on this Israeli-German cuisine. The chef is inspired by the flavors of each country while respecting the seasonality and freshness of his products. After a first Michelin star for his Parisian restaurant, Assaf Granit cultivates excellence in his new gastronomic restaurant.