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.