6 chinese rooms worth the trip across Germany, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Germany.
Long March Canteen ★ 4.7 · Berlin
kreuzberg · Wrangelstrasse 20, 10997 Berlin
Long March Canteen on Berlin's Wrangelstrasse cooks the city's reference dim sum with hand-folded dumplings from an open kitchen; the bar runs natural wine.
Tip: No reservations. Arrive before 19:00 weekdays or wait 45 minutes at the bar.
Long March Canteen ★ 4.4 · Berlin
kreuzberg · Wrangelstrasse 20, 10997 Berlin
Long March Canteen in Berlin Kreuzberg is the city's dim-sum reference, with hand-folded dumplings from an open kitchen and a long bar pouring tsingtao.
Tip: No reservations. Arrive before 19:00 on weekdays or expect a 45-minute wait at the bar.
Mamma Bao ★ 4.3 · Munich
maxvorstadt · Augustenstrasse 31, 80333 München
Mamma Bao in Munich's Maxvorstadt has hand-pulled Biang Biang noodles and steamed bao buns since late 2022; the open kitchen does the rolling in front of you.
Tip: Walk in for lunch weekdays; weekend dinner books out by Thursday on Quandoo.
Wen Cheng ★ 4.0 · Cologne
belgisches-viertel · Flandrische Strasse 2, 50674 Köln
Wen Cheng on Flandrische Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves hand-pulled noodles prepared in the restaurant window, a compelling spectacle paired.
Tip: Lunch is the best time to visit; portions are large and prices are some of the lowest in the Belgian Quarter.
Chin Burger ★ 4.0 · Cologne
belgisches-viertel · Friesenplatz 11, 50672 Koln
Chin Burger at Friesenplatz in Cologne serves Xi'an Chinese street food including hand-pulled biang biang noodles and roujiamo meat sandwiches from Shaanxi.
Tip: Casual counter service; no reservations. The lunchtime queue is worth joining.
Shanghai Küche ★ 3.9 · Cologne
belgisches-viertel · Limburger Strasse 13, 50672 Köln
Shanghai Küche on Limburger Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves authentic Shanghainese dishes beyond the standard German-Chinese offer.
Tip: Small and casual; bring cash. The dumplings sell out early on weekend evenings.