Vegan
Beer/Wine
Asian
Vietnamese
Gluten-free
Vietnamese restaurant, opened Jun 2015. Inexpensive lunch comes with main dish plus a spring roll or summer roll. Aug 2021 reported to have stopped offering honey and dairy milk for drinks. Open Mon-Fri 12:00-21:30, Sat-Sun 13:00-21:30.
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295 Reviews
First Review by Tschiep
NotBuyingIt!
Points +211
Those photos look amazing - but that's all. - Edit
I saw all the photos of what looks like amazing food, read all of these amazing reviews, so I rushed down to the place to try it and only confirmed the one or two negative reviews I've read on google. What a letdown! This is honestly my first negative review of a restaurant - especially painful to write because they tout themselves as "vegan", even though they are not. Why serve honey and cow's milk when there are perfectly suitable vegan options, especially when you're an Asian restaurant surely familiar with soy milk? Anyway, back to my review- While the ingredients were fresh and the interiors fancy, the food seriously was as bland as most Vietnamese food I've had here in Berlin. I seriously think they've traded in their soy sauce for Maggi - Yes, it's that bad! And the service, not that I'm that type of American who thinks everyone has to smile in your face and bend over backwards (I'm from New York and am used to minimum fakeness - and I actually prefer it that way) ...however, the staff here couldn't be anymore dismissive and slow. A bit expensive when compared to other similar restaurants (Cat Tuong and Rou vegetarian), which actually have better food and service, and not that far away. Will not be going back to Soy. I'm honestly shocked that I'm not allowed to give my sincere review on this place - It does not deserve 2 cows in my opinion -I don't think it's fair for a restaurant to be able to choose the minimum amount of cows (stars) you give it - how dishonest of the establishment :/ Well, if that doesn't tell all. I must say that I'm surprised that Happycow would allow such a thing.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Monday May 16, 2016
Updated from previous review on Monday May 16, 2016
Pros: Nice pictures and reviews, Ingredients look fresh
Cons: Bland and overpriced food, Complete lack of service
o0Carolyn0o
It's Happy Cow, not the restaurant that sets the 2-star minimum of any vegan or vegetarian restaurant.
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veganfoxie
Points +33
Decent food - Edit
If you are there be sure to check the dessert. It was the highlight of our day. Mains are really good too, but I would not go for a lunch option again: it was decent, but nothing special. Be sure to add a few bucks and order something from the menu. The dishes are really special, with awesome flavours.
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Eiro
Points +63
Favorite restaurant of all time! - Edit
Soy is our favorite restaurant, both in Berlin and everywhere else - the food is amazing, the space and decor are very inviting, and the service is outstanding! We always bring our guests here, even the meat-eating ones, and everyone is always astounded. Our favorites are the rice-paper salad and the seaweed salad - both are completely unique end delicious. Every dish has a rich signature flavor! The prices are reasonable and the portions are generous, too. Since its opening Soy became so popular, that I highly recommend making a reservation - especially in the evenings and particularly on weekends!
Read morePros: amazing food, wonderful service, reasonably priced
Cons: crowded on weekend evenings, gets noisy
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JacqMatthews
Points +20
Looking forward to going back - Edit
The staff here were friendly and the service was quick. There's so much to choose from on the menu (the Pho I had was great!) and I found the prices reasonable for the quality of the food and service (about 15 euro for a starter and main). Looking forward to going back to try more!
Read moreI would recommend making a reservation though if you're planning to go at a peak time or have a big group - I only just got a table when I went on a Friday night.
Pros: Great quality, Nice staff, Good value for money
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susieveg
Points +123
fairly fabulous - Edit
vegan gold, trendy decor, authentic flavoursome food.
Read morePros: flavoursome food, wine and beer, cheap
Cons: need to book if you want to go in the evening at a
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Jnnkbln
Points +350
nice food, cheap prices - Edit
nice staff, food was very good, you have to try, nice alternative to chay village
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craigmc
Points +34852
awesome - Edit
I'm always complaining about of an Asian veg place in Scotland, if only I could transport Soy home.
Read morereally cool restaurant with an extensive menu. we share three starters, spring rolls which were spicy, fried dumplings with a sweet chilli sauce and a deep fried tofu in a sweet Soy sauce. it was Ying and yang and the contrasts in food were fantastic.
one huge hotpot, which was like the little porridge pot, just never ending. also had a seitan and tofu dish wrapped in noori. both dishes were so different, yet both so complex in flavours. lots of sweetness, spice and heat. magic.
Pros: just great, that's it.
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Nima
Points +33
Amazing place - Edit
Wonderful food and staff! Very cozy place with a nice atmosphere and cute dogs! Definitely coming back!
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Timo🌱
Points +55
Awesome! - Edit
Went there on the evening, didn't reserved but I would recommend you to reserve before going there :)
Read moreThe food was excellent, everything looked so good! Definitely going back this weekend for the second time while I'm in Berlin.
The staff also were very friendly! And the drinks were so good I couldn't get enough of it!
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Xeska
Points +28
AMAZING - Edit
Very tasty Food! Good service, excellent quality and fair prices !!!
Read moreAbsolute recommendation
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XoseLoisGarcia
Points +119
Just great! - Edit
Amazing! Very tasty and fair priced vietnamese dishes
Read morePros: Great atmosphere and decoration
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Semiconductor
Points +700
Best Restaurant in the City Center - Edit
OMG, this is a restaurant to be. Located near the Alexanderplatz. The menu is great, really delicious. Maybe a little bit loud, and I think the list of beverages could be better. Just Coke, beer, nothing organic.
Read morePros: Price, Quality
Cons: No organic drinks
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Heimdallr86
Points +66
Vietnamese vegan - Edit
First dinner in Berlin. Although I am not knowledgeable of vietnamese food, my sister and I enjoyed a very tasty and reasonably priced meal here.
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julesmonkey
Points +116
wow! - Edit
hands down the best vietnamese vegan I have tried! my wife took me here on a date and it was INCREDIBLE. Food was next level good! service was friendly and the decor is really nice! very pleasant, only downfall is not many gluten free options!
Read morePros: vegan, delicuious, friendly
Cons: not many gf options
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karolus
Points +199
Excellent daily menu (drinks are not cheap though) - Edit
Finally I tried this place, the atmosphere is a bit hectic during rush hours -understandable as for the price of the daily menu it gets quite busy- but the staff does its best to keep up the friendly spirit.
Read moreThere was a menu on a board outside with the menu of the day for lunch, but once inside they told me that the list on board is not valid but the written menus inside...(if the board outside is not valid, why keep it there?).
The food was delicious, the only thing is, I find the prices of a glass of wine a bit too expensive, I know this is Mitte and not Neukölln but still...if you're the kind that must eat with a glass of wine, watch out first for the prices.
Pros: Affordable daily lunch menu, Not long waiting for the daily menu, Well located, next to Babylon
Cons: Wine is expensive
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Maria K.
Points +88
Great - Edit
I went to this place with my omni family and everyone was convinced. They surely know how to prepare a great tofu. Try the coconut/chia smoothie, its so refreshing.The restaurant is kinda a hipster place so reserve a table in advance.
Read morePros: Great location, Tasty, Great drinks
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hadasalex
Points +203
absolutely fantastic - Edit
a great vegan friendly menu, great service and atmosphere. VERY tasty!
Read moresome of the desserts are also vegan
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Seksan
Points +256
super lecker - Edit
Das Restaurant hat neue Karte. Seitdem is alles Vegan.
Read moreIch habe Phó Chua gegessen. es war sehr lecker and schön pikant.
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Claremveg
Points +629
good find - Edit
This was our first stop on a recent trip to Berlin. At first I was put off by the waitress who seemed reluctant to serve us for some reason. However the staff seem to rotate and the next waiter to take our order was more than helpful. The food was great so it more than made up for it. I had the veggie spring rolls and a tofu and seitan vegetable flat noodle dish and all was really lovely.
Read morePros: good, tasty options , reasonable price , central location
Cons: service at first (but only one person)
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Ika
Points +251
One of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Berlin - Edit
We visited Soy on a Sunday afternoon. The restaurant has some outdoor seatings with a nice view at the Volksbühne providing a very relaxing atmosphere. The friendly waiter told us that all dishes are vegan except for the possibility to add eggs to two dishes. We chose a classical pho soup and a soup with dumplings, which were both quite delicious. The soups and drinks were served in stylish tableware. The serving size was perfect. We were well saturated but not pigged out. The food was so light and energizing that we got even rid of a hangover.
Read morePros: no use of fishsauce, delicious food, cosy atmosphere and friendly staff
Cons: none
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Noufaux
Points +348
fantastic food, friendly service and great ambiance - Edit
Can not fault with this place at all.
Read moreThe food was fantastic and has a number of choices which include seitan and tofu. Fantastic value. My boyfriend and I had two main courses and two specialised drinks. All together was just under €25. As for portion size, it's more than enough. Very satisfied.
Everything is vegan, apart from one drink which contains honey.
Everywhere is comfortable with candles and cushions to rest on.
Beautiful decor and the only waiter we saw and was served by was happy and friendly.
There's plenty of room, so will be suitable for anyone, for sitting on your own with a book or to a large party of friends and family.
It's also on corner directly opposite the Rosa-Luxemburg-Pl. So not hard to miss.
Pros: there are sharing options, don't have to book, easy to get to
Cons: couldn't log on to wifi
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J-Veg
Points +2065
my new favourite Vietnamese restaurant! - Edit
Amazing food, including "Asian tapas", meaning you can easily share in a group and try a few things. The ice tea is also pretty phenomenal!
Read moreThe decor is also really well done and the atmosphere is nice. It's a definitely a classy place to bring a date!
Pros: tapas is great, almost completely vegan!
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Amyeloise
Points +126
Really amazing place - Edit
High quality tasty fresh food! Ive tried hundreds of vege restaurants and this is right up the top!!
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o0Carolyn0o
Points +863
Nice find - Edit
We were walking around and just happened to stumble upon this place for a quick bite to eat at lunch time. There are lots of choices, and what I had seemed pretty authentic. The coconut milk soup was perfect...best I've had since moving to Germany from Montreal. I also had rice paper rolls with peanut sauce(the sauce could have been a bit spicier, but was still good), and a leomgrass iced tea, which was great...not too sweet. My husband had the pancake, which looked great as well. I'd definitely go back to try a main course or a pho. I'd like to give this 4 1/2 stars, but 4 it is.
Read morePros: Authentic, Well priced, Lots of choices
Cons: none that I can think of
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Tschiep
Points +92
Decent vietnamese food - Edit
Yet another veg* vietnamese food restaurant in Berlin: they have a variety of dishes, all the ones I have tried so far were good. The Pho was almost authentic, the rice noodle dishes well flavoured and fresh. The peanut sauce is not perfect but let's not get too picky.
Read moreAll the non-vegan dishes are clearly labeled and can be made vegan.
The prices are reasonable, starters between 3 and 5, main dishes approx. between 7 and 10 euro.
For me, it doesn't yet beat Chay Village but it is definitely a good option (and about the only decent vietnamese place) in that area.
Updated from previous review on Sunday June 21, 2015
Pros: Various dishes, nice flavours, good value
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