LOUMI

Loumi - Review - Kreuzberg - Berlin - The Infatuation

"Loumi is the new kid on Berlin’s fine dining scene that’ll make you say “What is that?” over and over until the waiting staff thinks you’ve malfunctioned. To save you the embarrassment, that subtle umami flavour in the broth is smoked eel, that sweet citrusy bite is shiso flower, those things popping between your teeth are finger lime pearls, and yes, we fully condone drinking every last drop of the butter sauce. Book a seat at the bar to observe the quiet theatre of the kitchen up close, and watch as chefs plate sliced scallops with the precision of open-heart surgery. Sipping on an Earl Grey vodka sour while you leisurely make your way through the tasting menu’s revelatory eight dishes is as close to nirvana as you can get this close to Kottbusser Tor." - Olivia Ladanyi