A stylish Berlin destination for handmade dim sum and Cantonese-Malaysian cooking, with excellent highs but meaningful concerns about availability, portion size, consistency, and premium pricing.
Prince stands out for its xiaolongbao and egg tarts, paired with a spacious, family-friendly Mitte setting that includes a large communal table. Visit-to-visit variability, including occasional cold dishes and shifting recipes, keeps it just short of the very top tier. Attentive service and strong design round out a reliable experience, though slow bills occasionally detract.
Prince is a polished, spacious Mitte restaurant that feels more like a designed evening out than a traditional neighborhood dim sum room. Reviews repeatedly mention the open kitchen, comfortable seating, music, cocktails, and welcoming staff; one family described finding stroller space, baby seating, and a changing table. The prevailing impression is stylish and relaxed, though service and availability can wobble. The kitchen is at its best with handmade dim sum and distinctive Cantonese-Malaysian dishes rather than an indiscriminate tour of the menu. Xiao Long Bao, egg tarts, black truffle dumplings, taro, and butter-cream chicken attract the most enthusiasm, while some diners report inconsistent broth, cold dishes, small portions, or food that feels adapted for local tastes. It is creative and modern rather than strictly traditional, and the price makes selective ordering worthwhile. Families are welcome and the spacious room is unusually practical for children, with reported baby seating, stroller room, and a changing table. The menu also offers approachable choices such as spring rolls, fried rice, noodles, sweet-and-sour chicken, dumplings, and egg tarts, plus several vegan dishes; picky eaters should still be prepared for a dim sum-led menu and occasional unavailable favorites.