Samādhi specializes in vegetarian and vegan dishes that are cooked in the South-east Asian style. The menu changes daily and hence no two visits are the same. Seated in the cozy dining room or on the charming patio with potted plants, guests can savor a selection of Thai curries, soups, fried noodles and tempura. It has served dishes such as Seaweed Salad dressed with lime juice and sesame oil, Vegetable Tempura soaked in sweet and sour sauce, and How–Mok, a dish made from steamed vegetables and served on banana leaves. The tranquil and naturalistic ambiance and the unusual recipes make this restaurant a good alternative for vegans.

Stepping into Vöner und Wagenburger you see a big spit with what looks like kebab meat, but in this restaurant it isn't meat - it's actually a seitan-based mixture. They are also well know for their Wagenburger, a vegetarian burger, and fries to complete your meal. Using mostly organic ingredients and vegan or vegetarian sauces, this is fast food without the guilty conscience afterwards! -Cassandra Bron

Kopps is a vegan restaurant that specializes in German cuisine. Menus change based on what fresh ingredients are available. The restaurant also features a fully stocked bar. Visit their website for more information.

Lucky leek has been delighting its patrons with delicious yet healthy vegan specials. It is a restaurant that only serves authentic vegan cuisine. Dishes are made up of surprising ingredients and are comprised of interesting textures, which ensures that guests have a distinct experience here. Meals can be complemented with wines. Their service is very friendly and the ambiance is such that it will make you comfortable, almost instantly. Be sure to save room for one of their delicious desserts! Visit their website for more information.

Though a mere five-minute stroll away, the cobbled, green and picturesque Richardstrasse is as far removed in atmosphere from the bustling and metropolitan Karl-Marx-Straße as it is possible to imagine. What better location for a small, quaint and cozy café? The Brazilian-themed vegan café Vux transmits a tangible aura of calm with its minimalist and predominately white furniture and paintings. A variety of fresh, homemade and appetizing bagels, salads and soups await the hungry visitor, to be followed by lovingly-prepared, postcard-pretty cookies, waffles and cakes. The service is relaxed and appropriately unrushed, for this is the perfect place to while away a lazy afternoon. -Thomas Miodrag

Miss Saigon gives Berliners a taste of south Vietnam. This tiny restaurant is huge in flavors and is always brimming with eager diners. Its lime green walls adorned with photo frames give it a vibrant look. Their menu features rolls, dumplings, pho and noodle soups. These include Ha cao, Xin man (two variations of shrimp steamed dumplings), Bánh bao (minced meat and shrimps in a steamed bun), Gòi cuon thit Bò (beef rolls), Bò sot (beef noodle soup), Bò lá lot (noodles with minced beef in pepper leaves) and Bánh khot (chicken and prawns rice pancakes). They also have vegan and vegetarian options like the Tapioca Dumplings, Vegan Shrimps and the Spicy Glass Noodle Salad. Everything is made from scratch and has only fresh ingredients which just adds flavor to their fare. Complement your meal with cocktails like Mango Rumba or take a sip of their popular Vietnamese Coffee.