Larb Koi

Thai restaurant · Friedrichsberg

Larb Koi

Thai restaurant · Friedrichsberg

Krossener Str. 15, 10245 Berlin, Germany

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"Thai home Cooking"

Krossener Str. 15, 10245 Berlin, Germany Get directions

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"Although Berlin’s best and most beloved Thai food can undeniably be found at Thai Park—recently forced to relocate out of Wilmersdorf’s Preußenpark onto the nearby Württembergische Straße—Larb Koi is a close runner-up, battling it out against Khao Taan for the second place spot. If you search for where to find spicy food in Berlin, Larb Koi will feature heavily in the results. This is one of the only places in the city where you can eat wildly spicy dishes—the chicken larb and papaya salad will both leave you mopping your brow and feeling a bit dizzy. The heat (resist the hubristic urge to order anything above “medium Thai spicy”) served up by Monay Sakarin is our favourite way to release endorphins in this hedonistic town, and that’s saying something." - Olivia Ladanyi

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@eater

"Don’t be fooled by Larb Koi’s humble description of its offerings as home-cooked fare; at this gem, tucked in a touristy stretch of Friedrichshain, chef Monay Sakarin dishes up some of Berlin’s finest Thai food. With the exception of a superbly tangy papaya salad, the small menu skips standard dishes that you can get elsewhere and leans into specialties from various regions, like a Southern curry with a full, deep-fried sea bass or a phenomenal (if elusive) octopus curry. Despite Berlin’s heat-averse food scene, Larb Koi isn’t scared to play with some serious spice." - Tim Forster

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unnati gupta

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The food here is very spicy, but they make sure to inform you beforehand, so you’re well-prepared. If you can’t handle spice, this might not be the spot for you. However, the limited menu is well-curated, and the dishes are definitely worth trying! The chef is incredibly friendly, cheerful, and makes you feel right at home. The waitstaff is equally polite and welcoming, adding to the warm atmosphere. Although I can’t handle spicy food myself (I visited with friends), I absolutely loved the drinks—they were fantastic! The ambiance is cozy and inviting, though the space is small and often packed, so getting a table can be tricky. All in all, it’s a vibrant spot with great energy and a must-visit for spice lovers!

Berlin Gal

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Spot on Thai! Deliciously spicy! A small menu with amazing authentic dishes, flavour-packed and tasty. Also loved the teas. Service is incredibly welcoming and friendly. Loved the wok-fried beef, chicken larb and squid salad.

Michael Pomarico

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You have to try the papaya salad! It’s amazing. We paired it with a fried fish, also amazing. Our order was filled out with rice and beef curry dish. The atmosphere is smoky Thai cook shop. The air was thick with spice. This is not the usual Thai we experience in the USA. Much better and cleaner in taste and texture. And they are not afraid to lay on the heat!

Pan Da

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We went for a very late lunch. The food was delicious but a bit overpriced for the portion sizes. It's perhaps a place more for special occasions which it was, luckily. The pork belly really stood out as it was so juicy and flavorful. It comes with a killer spicy sauce on the side. Oddly, we had to order rice separately. The papaya salad was also good. The downside: Right when we got in, the server greeted us and proceeded to tell us we had to leave in two hours and could pay only in cash. The cash-only rule limited us to a smaller order (dishes weren't cheap!), and the time pressure of two hours put a damper on the evening. The menu also states that they don't make exceptions to spice, which is fine for us but the whole rule thing felt excessive, even for us living in Germany. In fact, it all cheapens the experience. Perhaps waiting for guests to be seated would feel more hospitable. Especially since there were only two tables when we got there. We were in a very good mood and felt celebratory, so it was fine considering our special occasion but probably wouldn't go back.

Onweni Princess Ashinze

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Two stars for cash payment only (even less expensive restaurants have card payment ) Also was told we had two hours on the table. The food was delicious, with good ribs. Spicy perfect minced chicken. Rice is sold separately which is weird for this kind of restaurant 🤗 I do not intend to sleep in a restaurant but being told in the beginning that we have two hours isn't a good feeling. Overall if no card payment, I do not feel comfortable returning frequently. Decent experience still

Reem Akuz

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Lovely staff and service. Food is so flavourful and spicy! 🌶️ bring lots of tissues.. I thought it was gonna be German level spicy but not at all! I really enjoyed all the dishes I had, would definitely come back again :)

Bt Yap

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I've tried a few Thai restaurants in Germany, but this one is the most authentic I've found! We had the spicy raw yellowtail salad, deep-fried sea bass with curry, braised pork belly, and stir-fried morning glory. Everything was very tasty and full of real Thai flavors. Just a heads-up: the spicy dishes are really spicy, just like in Thailand, so they might be too hot for some people. Also, they only accept cash, so be sure to bring enough with you. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for true Thai food!

Chrystal S

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If you like authentic Thai food and spice this is the place to go. I loved every food we ordered, especially the spicy made us very satisfied 🔥