Riverside Thai with a healthy twist

Word to the wise: While there isn't a huge selection for vegetarians, they kindly point out the use of fish sauce and oyster sauce, which is often overlooked on other menus.

Noteworthy for: The food here is cooked entirely without the use of artificial additives and MSG that Asian food is famous for.

This strip of the river along Paul Linke Ufer is lined with the twinkling lights of Kreuzberg restaurants and bars. Smarter than their Friedrichshain neighbours, they're still laid-back and your choices are plentiful. Chan Asian Market Food is one of the best, serving healthy, fresh Thai and Vietnamese dishes.

The interior is serene and cosy with a zen oriental vibe, but it's the outside garden that is the real winner; packed in summer for lunch and lit by paper lanterns in the evenings. The food is executed with the lightest touch, which won't leave you too bloated to bar hop later.