In typical Berlin fashion, Tim Raue, the city’s only two-star Michelin restaurant, has none of the flamboyance or ostentation that one has come to expect from such lauded institutions. On the contrary, the Asian fusion establishment in Mitte has a rather witty and nonchalant air about it, making it an extremely relaxed and unpretentious place to enjoy several hours of culinary pampering.
Housed in a lofty room with large windows, decorated simply with playful pops of colour – ruby paint splashed against a wall – and amusing ornaments – sparkly reindeer lining the mantelpiece – Tim Raue exudes ‘Berlin charm’. And so do the intricate, yet whimsical dishes. Mr. Raue’s talent lies in his ability to extract a medley of flavours from only a few ingredients; the portions are small but robust.
The seafood is especially good: a trio of prawns with wasabi sauce and mango sprinklings introduces the trans-continental flavour palate and the Zander in a bed of pak choi, served with a soy brew is warm and delicate. The partridge main, with Japanese chestnuts and kumquats, also comes highly recommended.
Tim Raue’s cooking is deceptively healthy. It is so tasty you feel like you’re indulging and yet so light that even after several courses dessert is not a cheeky allowance, it’s a must! The pear in cumin and honey is a special treat: a magical plate of gastronomic innovations to tease the senses and a refreshing way to end the meal.
For a truly special experience ask the sommelier for his recommendations. 
They have a fantastic range of wines, with a selection of ‘avant garde’ choices, some at very affordable prices. Tim Raue makes a point of catering not only to those who can spend several hundred Euros a head without batting an eyelash, but to any food aficionado willing to spring a bit extra on a Michelin star quality meal. Their lunch menu is a reasonable 38€ per person. Dinner is considerably more pricey between 106€-142€ per person.
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