1990 Vegan Living

The story

1990 Vegan Living Berlin: Award-Winning Vietnamese Dining

Roots Transplanted to Berlin

1990 Vegan Living brings plant-based Vietnamese cooking to the heart of Berlin through the hands of the Cat Tuong family. They moved their culinary traditions directly from Vietnam to Krossener Strasse, treating every plate as an act of care for both guests and the planet. This grounded approach earned the venue three green radishes from the We're Smart Green Guide, recognizing how deeply sustainability shapes their daily operations. Fresh ingredients arrive daily, and the kitchen relies on filtered activated water to draw out natural sweetness without additives.

Communal Bowls and Crisp Textures

The menu abandons heavy plating in favor of small ceramic vessels placed at the center of every table. Guests build their meals around house-made soy preparations dressed in nutty sauces, paired alongside snap-fresh vegetable salads. Each bite reflects a commitment to texture, relying on roasted seeds and hand-chopped greens rather than processed substitutes. The kitchen rotates seasonal vegetables weekly, ensuring the vegan Vietnamese offerings never settle into repetition.

Living Room Hospitality

Walking through the door reveals wooden tables arranged for easy conversation and shared plates. The space operates on a strictly walk-in basis, welcoming spontaneous diners who prefer unscripted evenings over rigid reservations. Staff greet visitors like relatives arriving for a weekend meal, pouring fresh herbal tea without asking. Every detail reinforces the belief that mindful eating should feel effortless and deeply human.