Dear Guests and Friends,
Come down, relax, be pampered and have nice conversations. These days more urgent than ever.
We are here. A warm welcome!
We have been around for 5 years. A restaurant specialising in fermented food and natural wines. Every Friday and Saturday we present fish and seaweed in different ways of preparation. The cuisine has its origins in Korean tradition and develops a variety of new yet authentic dishes from ancient knowledge. They are oriented towards a predominantly vegan, meat-reduced and flavour-rich diet.
We are involved in @diegemeinschaft, run our own garden, produce all ferments ourselves (now over 50) and pay attention to sustainable sources of supply. Combined with fun, a love of experimentation, a sense of adventure and high standards for ourselves, NaNum has become a special place in Berlin.
A studio and a gallery for ceramics are integrated into the restaurant, and the dishes are served on in-house ceramics.
Allow yourself the time!
All the Best
Jinok Kim
Terrace and Dining Room on the Square
Dinner \ Wed - Sat \ 18 - 23 h
Fishday Friday + Saturday
ONE NAME . . .
. . . for more than just eating
The Korean word ‘’NaNum ‘’ translates to the English ford ‘’ shared ‘’, but is in fact used more broadly. The concept of sharing in Korea is quite different to our own, it is an idea that finds itself in many different aspects of Korean society. Meals are always shared, as are kitchens, but it also means generally caring for one another, friend, family, or stranger. By eating, you are taking part in something much greater, of which eating itself is just a part. This is what we mean by NaNum.
ONE GARDEN . . .
Our Cycle
Outside of Berlin, NaNum has its own garden. A garden is the strongest representation of seasonality, of care, of nature's abundance and of a true connection with the earth. Without this garden, NaNum would not be what it is today.
BY EATING . . .
. . . indulge in the world of Ferments
Harvest. Pickle. Leave to ripen. Ferments live. Life in food. Cleanse your stomach and look after your body. Be inspired by aromas and refresh your spirit. In our restaurant we aim to show you, through our side dishes, our drinks, and also through the flavouring of our dishes, the wonderful and multifaceted world of fermentation.
AND ALL CERAMICS.
nowhere more beautiful.
Humanity has a magical relationship with clay. Clumps of earth with the potential to become a vessel. To become such, clay must be beated, kneaded, pressed, shaped and polished. The atelier is where this mythical transformation takes place.
ABOUT OURSELVES . . .
loudly creative
a true enthusiast .
Jinok Kim - Alto singer
Having benefited from the DAAD-Scholarship, I came here over 40 years ago. Beautifully inspiring times, I lived as a singer for many years. Now it is time, to give something back, and that is what I want to do with NaNum.
For this project, I’ve found a few energetic young people to support me in my efforts. They are all creative in their own ways and feel that, at NaNum we are creating something special together.
In our work, we are trying to convey friendliness, joy and most importantly, openness.
STORYTELLING . . .
. . . follow what’s going on
When we have something we want to communicate, we write it in our NaNum-news-letter. We explain any changes, news, and also report trips to the atelier, kitchen and even to our garden.
