Wen Cheng is a Chinese restaurant in Berlin that was established in 2021, and their story is quite fascinating. If you're curious, feel free to check it out: Wen Cheng's Story.
So, years ago, I saw an Instagrammer who went on a trip to Berlin and talked about Wen Cheng. It sounded cool, but even though I visited Berlin two more times after that, I never made it there.
Funny thing is, I told my friend about it, and he went before I did—and didn’t even tell me how it was!
Finally, Tim (my boyfriend) and I decided to take a trip to Berlin and try it out. We took his electric van, which meant stopping a couple of times to charge—because, you know, electric cars need their breaks, like babies needing to be fed every few hours. (sorry, Tim, don’t be sad, I’m just joking :D) But overall, it was a fun road trip.
Being Shy Bloggers
When we got to Berlin, we realized something hilarious—we’re totally “shy bloggers.” We wanted to record videos, but it turned into a whole thing.
We kept asking each other, “Why didn’t you film that?” or “Why didn’t you get this shot?”
It was one of those moments where you realize influencer life is not as easy as it looks.
We even had a little argument over it but laughed it off in the end.
Finally, We Made It to Wen Cheng
After some wandering around, we finally found the closest Wen Cheng location at Simon-Dach-Straße 22, 10245 Berlin.
It was around 5 pm, which was perfect timing because Wen Cheng opens at 5 pm for dinner. Here’s their schedule, in case you’re planning a visit:
- Saturday: 12–3 pm, 5–10 pm
- Sunday: 12–3 pm, 5–10 pm
- Monday: Closed
- Other weekdays: 5–10 pm
Just a heads-up: the hours might change a bit depending on the season, so it’s always good to check ahead.
What We Ordered in Wen Cheng 3 Berlin?
We weren’t entirely sure what to expect when ordering, to be honest. I mean, how often do people in Europe eat hand-pulled noodles? I had no idea.
Coming from the Asian side of the world, it depends a lot on your culture and what you're used to.
But the menu was quite simple and easy to understand, so we decided to try two main dishes—one for Tim and one for me.
We both love spicy food, so we picked the spicy option just to see how spicy it really was. Spoiler: it was almost too much for me, but Tim loved it.
Biang Biang Lamb and Cumin (Spicy)
The lamb was seasoned with cumin, which gave it a rich, earthy flavor.
The noodles were absolutely perfect , hand-pulled, chewy, and they had this homemade vibe, like something you'd make from scratch at home.
Not fake, processed noodles, but the real ones.
Honestly, it reminded me of Turkish Anatolian-style dough, "erişte," so it brought back memories of home for me. That part was really special.
There were also some veggies mixed in, which was a nice balance to the dish.
The spice level? Well, it was definitely there. Not a lot, but enough to have me reaching for my drink a couple of times.
The cumin really made the dish for me, and I enjoyed it despite the spice. Tim was full in the end.
The lamb, guess it’s normal in Chinese-style cooking for the meat to have more bite, but it was a little harder to cut than I’m used to.
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
Wen Cheng Beef (Normal)
This dish was so good, especially the beef. The aroma was different from the lamb and cumin, but I still loved the spice and the noodles (same amazing noodles, just different flavors). I liked it a lot and would rate it around 4.7 out of 5.
The beef was so tender, it practically melted in my mouth. The flavor wasn’t totally my thing, but Tim loved it.
Overall, it's similar to the lamb and cumin dish in a lot of ways—same perfect noodles, similar vibe. But this one had the perfect beef, just with a slightly less exciting flavor.
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.7/5)
Sichuan Chicken Bao
For our side, we decided to try the Sichuan Chicken Bao.
It’s basically like a chicken burger, but wrapped in fluffy bao dough. The bao itself was soft and sweet.
That said, it wasn’t really to my taste, and Tim didn’t love it either. The chicken and sauces were great, but I think the bao dough just wasn’t what we were used to.
I’d give it a 3.5 out of 5.
Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3.5/5)
Conclusion
So, in the end, we really enjoyed our meal at Wen Cheng.
The total payment was €45, which included two colas, the Lamb and Cumin, the Wen Beef, and one Sichuan Chicken Bao.
We also left a tip, and even with that, it was still cheaper than Hans im Glück. You can check out our review of Hans im Glück on another post here.
To be fair, we did drink alcohol at Hans im Glück Dresden, which could explain the price difference.
But overall, we found the prices at Wen Cheng reasonable for the quality and portion sizes we got, especially when compared to other places in Berlin.
Thank you for reading! #TableForTwo
