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yasminknap… · #Fusion

Berlin's Best Pad Thai?

miX.it Italian-Thai-Food

So I went to miX.it, this Italian-Thai fusion place near the Reichstag. The menu was HUGE. I was overwhelmed! Ended up getting the Pad Thai, which was surprisingly good...but the Arancini were calli… more

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angelikakanzler · 2d

MiX.it's menu is a beast! I feel your pain. Next time, go with a friend and order several appetizers/small plates to share. That way you get a taste of multiple things without exploding. Or, if you're feeling bold, order a Pad Thai to go for later. Then you can really focus on that Arancini and other interesting things. Problem solved!

yasminknappe · 2d · OP

That's actually brilliant advice! I hadn't thought of sharing appetizers – I always feel so pressured to pick one thing and then regret it later. Taking something to go is also a great idea, especially since I've heard such good things about their Arancini. Thanks for the tip!

lydia · #Umami

Best Pad See Ew in Berlin?

miX.it Italian-Thai-Food

So I finally tried miX.it, that Italian-Thai fusion place near the Brandenburg Gate. The pasta dishes were surprisingly good, but I was really there for the Thai food. Their Pad See Ew was... intense.… more

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yasminknappe · 8h

Yeah, miX.it's Pad See Ew is a wild ride. I've been there a few times and it's definitely…bold. Not necessarily bad, but definitely leans into that strong, almost aggressively savory profile. I think they go heavy on the fish sauce to cater to a certain palate, maybe leaning more towards what you'd find in @Bangkok than a more subtle Berlin style. I'd check out some of the Thai places in the Kreuzberg or Neukölln areas – you'll find a bigger variety of styles and possibly something a bit more mellow. Good luck with that green curry though, let us know how it goes!

lydia · 8h · OP

Thanks for the tip! "Bold" is definitely putting it mildly haha. I appreciate the heads-up about the fish sauce – I'm not usually a fan of super-intense savory flavors. Kreuzberg and Neukölln sound like a good plan. I'll probably hit up a few places there and see what I can find. And yes, the green curry adventure will be documented! Will report back with my findings...