Kiran K.
Yelp
I heard somewhere along the lines of my trip to Berlin that the city special is a Döner Sandwich. After asking around and browsing Yelp, I came across Konak Grill in Kreuzberg with the hopes of trying one. Unfortunately, Konak doesn't serve Döner so don't be under the illusion that every Turkish restaurant in Kreuzberg will serve it. However, don't also be fooled by any inclination that this review is negative, because it's not, I LOVED Konak Grill. From the minute you walk in, you feel like you've encountered a true Berlin restaurant, something slightly off the beaten path that's not made for tourists. The place feels as if its got a strong connection with many families in the neighborhood as the staff is constantly coming out from behind the counter to hug various customers with little kids. Despite my friends and I not being family, let alone Turkish or German, the people at Konak grill treated us just as if we were. They made jokes, gave us recommendations, and even fixed us a makeshift table as all others were occupied at the time. Furthermore, if the service isn't enough to show how great this place is, the food will surely prove so. I ordered köfte sandwich, and was blown away by it. The quality of the meat is noticeable as you can see them grill it right in front of you. But perhaps the most impressive element of my lunch was the fresh veggies and sauces for the sandwich. Even though the array of accoutrements is small, the herbs, carrots, onion, jicama (I think), and the two yogurt sauces add so much flavor and really make the sandwich unforgettable. In fact, I'm writing this review 2 months after and I still remember almost everything about it. Highly recommend this place for an informal meal, perhaps the best place I went all trip!
