Motifs revolving around death and religion run rampant through Berlin’s über-creative vegetarian hotspot Abendmahl, located in the northern tip of Kreuzberg. Far from morbid, Abendmahl’s stylish approach to every detail, from the warm decor accentuated by red velvet curtains to the artistically smart presentation of their Deadly Ice Creams, warrants them recognition from a world-wide audience.

I stepped into Abendmahl and was taken by the curious prints hung on the left wall like an exhibition in an art gallery. The rest of the seating area was moderately decorated, highlighted by an impressive chandelier that stoically reflected the dim lighting.

Our waiter came to our table sporting a small Mohawk, genial attitude, and familiarity with English. I asked him if the Pinkus Pils ale was any good, and he described it as "ecologically correct". I decided to do my part for the environment by drinking this beer.

As downtempo beats emanated from Abendmahl’s sound system, I gazed over their extensive list of alcohol offered, which filled up six pages of the menu. Wine lovers will appreciate the selection of wines from all the major wine producers, available by glass or bottle. Mixed drinks, shots, and beers are all well-represented too.

I started with Mozzarella with tomato and basil baked in spring roll pantry for 6,50 Euros, while my friend opted for Arugula with balsamic vinaigrette and parmesan for 7 Euros. There’s also a sampler for 13,50 Euros. Hot bread with garlic butter was brought to our table as we waited. The mozzarella was served in three separate pieces garnished in basil, and was cooked to perfection. This might be the lightest cheese appetizer I’ve ever had.

There’s four vegetarian and four fish main dishes to choose from. They all carry witty names like "Twilight of the gods in plushcity", "My sexy green neglijee", and "male, snazzy, tipsy seeks. . .". I chose "Affair Suzie Wong", described as trick chicken nuggets and shiitake mushrooms in mango-chili sauce with yellow basmati rice and pak choi (13,50 Euros). Let’s just say I demolished the whole thing and had to stop myself from licking the plate. The mango-chili sauce had just the right mix of spiciness and sweetness, and was expertly matched with the soft "chicken" nuggets.

There are 12 Deadly Ice Creams to choose from, and like the main dishes they’re tagged with clever names that would make even the most steadfast intellectual acknowledge as brainy. Names like "Scandal in Bethlehem", which is cinnamon ice cream and donuts on punch sauce presented as dead farm animals in pools of blood. We shared "Die for Love", peanut ice cream coated in brittle and strawberry-margerita sorbet. It lasted all of about two minutes. Don’t even think about leaving without sampling one of these culinary creations.

For two beers, one glass of wine, one dessert, two appetizers, and two entrees, our bill came out to only 60 Euros, a bargain price for the lasting memories afforded by a visit here.