The past decade has seen Berlin rise to the top when it comes to dining out. Part of the city’s charm is its diverse menus that offer an endless variety of cuisine. Berlin’s food culture has also been transformed by a wave of culinary tourism, which in turn transformed the German capital’s reputation as a cuisine destination.
But with so much going on for it, it’s easy to get lost. An Instagram food guide should never be underestimated in this case, especially if he sports over 95k followers.
Foodie influencer, Per Meurling, will introduce you to Berlin’s food scene with gusto. “TripAdvisor is all very well,” Meurling remarked once in an interview with Scandinavian Traveler, “but who can be bothered to wade through hundreds of reviews written by people with a completely different frame of reference than you? I think most people would rather have tips from someone they know they can trust.”
Originally from Sweden, Meurling explains that Berlin is a unique food destination with a complex culinary history, which has seen an unprecedented upswing in the last decade. “A well-executed dinner is like a symphony that touches you on so many levels,” he reflects somewhat poetically. “Many of my best memories come from restaurants.”
His Instagram page is an alternative to the TripAdvisors and Yelps of the world—“a one-stop expert guide with detailed reviews based on passionate work and never on sponsored meals,” stresses the foodie. Next time we’re in Berlin, we know who to follow.
