Paolo Pinkel

An exceedingly hip Neukölln food destination owned by three eat-and-drink-minded entrepreneurs and marked by three independent (and changing) kitchens (Sicilian, Korean and Cypriot as of early 2023). The atmosphere eschews 'cool designery' in favour of fluid, loungey and visceral: flowers, palm trees, monstera plants, flashing neon lights, Asian lanterns etc. Gay insiders talk of "the most beautiful queer hipster staff in town", who are also friendly while serving very tasty and relatively not over-priced food. Booking is recommended, though walk-ins also find their place here. Outdoor tables allow for a street fair vibe in summer. The restaurant, which opened in early 2019, takes its name from the alias used by German TV talk show presenter and former CDU politician Michel Friedman when using prostitution services which in 2003 triggered a scandal that forced him to quit his various public office roles. Friedman was accused of offering cocaine to Ukrainian hookers. U-Bahn: Rathaus Neukölln.