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Berlin airport - What is thrown to garbage bin?
So I will be visiting Berlin next month and was planning to buy some supermarket stuff as well. But this news surprised me. Am i not even allowed to buy food like sauces and bring them via plane luggage? (Not cabin baggage)
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Your mother probably passed through one of the security checkpoints at the train station entrance or the terminal doors. Berlin Brandenburg has these checks before you even enter the building, and they're stricter than the airside security you'd expect. If she had liquid sauces in her carry-on, those would absolutely get tossed because they exceed the 100ml limit for liquids at that stage. For checked baggage, you're totally fine to pack supermarket sauces, just make sure they're well sealed and wrapped because baggage handlers aren't gentle. The only real restriction on checked luggage is alcohol over 70% ABV and large quantities of flammable stuff.
yeah that was the entry security at the station or main hall, not the airside check. they scan everyone's bags before you can even get to the check-in counters at berlin brandenburg. if she had those sauces in her hand luggage they'd count as liquids over 100ml and get tossed. for checked baggage you can pack them just fine, i'd double bag them in ziplocs and maybe wrap in a shirt to be safe. the supermarkets at the airport like the edeka in the terminal are actually decent for last-minute stuff if you want to buy after security
yeah that's the weird thing about ber - they have that pre-security screening at the main entrance before you even get to the check-in counters. it's mostly meant to catch weapons or suspicious stuff, but security there can be overly cautious with random items like sauces or liquids in jars. the main airport security before the gates is the one that actually follows the standard liquid rules
for checked baggage you can absolutely pack sauces, just make sure they're in sealed containers and wrapped well. the problem was only with that first entrance checkpoint which is really for the public area of the terminal. if your mom had gone straight to the baggage drop with her suitcase she'd have been fine
Best Food in Berlin (2026)
Begin your culinary journey at Markthalle Neun in Kreuzberg, a historic market hall buzzing with food stalls. Open Thursday to Saturday, it's the perfect spot to sample everythin… 🍽️ Where to Start
Begin your culinary journey at Markthalle Neun in Kreuzberg, a historic market hall buzzing with food stalls. Open Thursday to Saturday, it's the perfect spot to sample everything from artisanal cheese to fresh pasta. Try the famous bratwurst at Konnopke's Imbiss, a classic currywurst stand under the U-Bahn tracks at Schönhauser Allee.
🥟 Must-Try Street Food
Currywurst is a Berlin icon, and the best is at Curry 36 in Kreuzberg (Mehringdamm 36), open daily until late. For a modern twist, head to Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap (Mehringdamm 32) for their legendary vegetable kebab, a local favorite with lines out the door. Prices range from 3 to 5 euros.
🍜 International Flavors
Berlin's food scene is incredibly diverse. For authentic Vietnamese pho, visit District Mot in Mitte (Torstraße 167), where bowls start at 10 euros. For Middle Eastern cuisine, try the Yemeni restaurant Bait Al Mandi in Neukölln (Karl-Marx-Straße 131), serving fragrant lamb mandi for around 12 euros.
🥨 Traditional German Fare
For hearty German classics, book a table at Zur Haxe in Friedrichshain (Wühlischstraße 1), known for its crispy pork knuckle and potato dumplings, mains around 15 euros. Another gem is Max und Moritz in Kreuzberg (Oranienstraße 162), a rustic pub serving schnitzel and sauerbraten since 1902, with mains from 12 to 18 euros.
🍰 Sweet Treats and Cafes
Indulge in Berlin's famous cheesecake at Café Einstein Stammhaus in Mitte (Kurfürstenstraße 58), a Viennese-style café open from 8 am. For a modern twist, visit Brammibal's Donuts in Neukölln (Weichselstraße 13), offering vegan donuts in flavors like matcha and salted caramel, around 4 euros each.
🌿 Vegetarian and Vegan Options
Berlin is a paradise for plant-based eaters. Try Kopps in Mitte (Linienstraße 94), a fine-dining vegan restaurant with a seasonal menu, mains around 18 euros. For casual eats, go to 1990 Vegan Living in Kreuzberg (Wiener Straße 22), serving Vietnamese-inspired bowls and pho for 10 to 12 euros.
🍺 Best Evening Spots
End your food tour at a traditional beer garden like Prater Garten in Prenzlauer Berg (Kastanienallee 7-9), open from April to September, serving hearty snacks and local beers. For a more modern vibe, head to Klunkerkranich on the rooftop of Neukölln Arcaden (Karl-Marx-Straße 66), offering panoramic views and a rotating selection of food trucks.
💶 Budget Tips
Eat like a local by hitting up the weekly street food markets, such as the one at Boxhagener Platz in Friedrichshain every Saturday, where you can grab a falafel wrap for 5 euros. Many restaurants offer Mittagstisch (lunch specials) from 11 am to 3 pm, with dishes like currywurst and fries for under 8 euros.
solid guide. i'd add that the döner scene is more than just mustafa's, even if that one is iconic. head to rüyam gemüse kebap in neukölln, their döner with grilled veggies and feta is around 7 euro and honestly beats the queue at mustafa's for me. the bread is baked fresh right there
for a real hidden gem, check out the breakfast at haus hiltl in mitte. it's a swiss-style spot with incredible homemade bircher muesli and fresh pastries, around 12 euro for a big plate. quiet in the mornings before the lunch rush hits, and the courtyard seating is lovely when it's warm
one thing the guide missed is the african food scene. try mokum in kreuzberg for a proper ethiopian platter with injera, the combo for two is about 25 euro and the berbere spice mix is unreal. get there early on weekends or you'll wait