Currywurst
Sliced grilled sausage topped with curried ketchup, often with fries. An icon of Berlin street food born of the post-war era.
3-6 EURImbiss and Wurstbuden everywhere, especially in Berlin
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Cuisine Germany
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Sausages in every form, dense bread, world-renowned beer and comfort food. A hearty, regional and unfussy cuisine, punctuated by ever-present Turkish influences.
Incontournables
Les plats a ne pas manquer
Schnitzel
A thin breaded and fried escalope (Wiener Art with veal, or pork). Served with fries, potato salad or spätzle.
12-20 EURBreweries and Gasthaus across the country
Bratwurst
A charcoal-grilled sausage, in a bun or with sauerkraut and mustard. Every region has its own (Nürnberger, Thüringer).
3-7 EURMarkets, biergartens, street stalls
Käsespätzle
Small fresh pasta, a German take on 'mac and cheese', melted with cheese and fried onions. A southern speciality.
9-14 EURBavaria, Baden-Württemberg
Schweinshaxe
Roast pork knuckle with crackling skin, served with knödel (dumplings) and cabbage. Hearty and classically Bavarian.
14-22 EURMunich beer gardens and breweries
Döner Kebab
The döner as we know it was popularized in Berlin by the Turkish diaspora. Bread, meat, salad, sauces.
5-8 EUREverywhere, especially in Berlin (Kreuzberg)
Brezel (pretzel)
Twisted bread with coarse salt, soft on the inside. A snack or a side for beer.
1.50-3 EURBäckerei and markets everywhere
Sauerbraten
A cut of beef marinated for several days then braised, in a sweet-and-sour sauce, served with knödel and red cabbage.
14-20 EURThe Rhineland and traditional breweries
Boissons
Boissons locales
Beer (Bier)
Pilsner, Weissbier (wheat beer), Hefeweizen, Kölsch in Cologne, Altbier in Düsseldorf. The Reinheitsgebot (purity law) is a matter of national pride.
Apfelschorle
Apple juice topped up with sparkling water, the country's most popular soft drink.
Glühwein
Spiced mulled wine, a Christmas-market must-have in winter.
Riesling
The emblematic white wine of the Moselle and Rhine valleys, dry or slightly fruity.
Street food
Guide de la street food
A gouter absolument
- Currywurst with fries in Berlin
- Döner or dürüm at a Turkish Imbiss
- Grilled bratwurst at the market
- Warm pretzel fresh from the oven
- Fischbrötchen (fish sandwich) in the north (Hamburg)
Conseils de securite
- Strict European hygiene standards, street food is very safe
- Tap water drinkable everywhere
Vocabulaire
Mots utiles au restaurant
| Langue locale | Francais |
|---|---|
| Die Rechnung, bitte | The bill, please |
| Ein Bier, bitte | A beer, please |
| Prost! | Cheers! (for toasting) |
| Guten Appetit | Enjoy your meal |
| Zum Mitnehmen (to take away) | To take away |
| Vegetarisch (vegetarian) | Vegetarian |
| Leitungswasser (tap water) | Tap water |
| Danke schön | Thank you very much |
Etiquette
Regles a table
1
You toast while making eye contact, otherwise superstition says it brings bad luck
2
You state the total amount when paying; you don't leave change on the table
3
Tap water isn't served automatically at restaurants; you have to ask for it (and it's sometimes charged)
4
Punctuality appreciated for reservations
Regime
Pour les vegetariens et vegans
Käsespätzle and Kartoffelsalat (potato salad) are vegetarian
Berlin is one of Europe's vegetarian/vegan capitals, with abundant choice
Falafel and Turkish vegetarian dishes easy to find everywhere
Budget
Budget repas
Street food
3-8 EUR
Stands de rue, marches, vendeurs ambulants
Restaurant local
12-25 EUR
Gargottes, cantines, restaurants familiaux
Restaurant touristique
25-60 EUR
Restaurants connus, zones touristiques
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