Thai Park

One only needs to set foot outside to witness the staggering popularity that Thai cuisine has amassed over the years in Berlin. Noted lovers of the curry and coconut-heavy dishes will find a haven at Preußenpark on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, when the local Thai community congregates here in greater numbers than at any Buddhist temple.

Though the so-called Thai Park’s beginnings are hazy (and ambiguously legal, as public outdoor grilling is considered a fire hazard), what is clear is the beloved ritual of preparing authentic eats: locavores dutifully schlep fresh fish, meat, vegetables and pungent Asian spices to the fields every weekend the weather permits.

So bring a blanket and a gas cooker and start your own grill party, or just come and pilfer from your neighbors, likely middle-aged Thai ladies who gladly welcome the extra company.