2 Dave Hunkins - 2 months ago
I don't doubt that this is the best Thai restaurant in Berlin. After all, it's across the street from the Thai embassy (as they say). But it often seems as though you have to be the Ambassador himself to get served here. Dokmai Thai has broken our hearts. We arrived excited to have good Thai food. We are observed by the waiter as we wait politely, casting a glance at the free table. After several minutes of rambling conversation with other diners, he comes to pass by us, and stops momentarily as we ask whether we can be seated. He casually answers no, they will not seat any more guests tonight. He is not overly concerned that their posted hours indicate they are still open, or that other diners are still enjoying their dinners, but instead just no we are not cooking any more tonight, goodnight. I suppose that when you're the best Thai restaurant in Berlin you can afford to be very choosy about who you serve and when you decide to close!