German cuisine is famous for its variety of flavors and solid, filling dishes. Here are some examples of German cuisine with some examples of popular dishes and places where you can try them:
Famous Dishes
- Schweinshaxe (Pork shank): Roasted pork shank, often served with gravy and potato dumplings.
- Bratwurst: Grilled sausages, often served on a bun with mustard.
- Sauerbraten: Marinated and stewed meat, usually veal or beef, served with red cabbage and potato dumplings.
- Kartoffelsalat (Potato salad): Potato salad with onion, bacon and mustard.
Cult venues
- Hofbräuhaus, Munich: One of the most famous beer houses in Germany, famous for its traditional Bavarian cuisine and wide selection of beers.
- Curry 36, Berlin: A popular place serving currywurst, a sausage with curry sauce, often eaten as a snack.
- Zum Schwarzen Kameel, Vienna: German influences in Austrian cuisine; known for high-quality sausages and traditional dishes.
- Eisbein und Haxenhaus, Hamburg: Restaurant specializing in pork shank and traditional German dishes.
Desserts and Sweets
- Apfelstrudel: Apple strudel, often served with vanilla ice cream.
- Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (Black Forest): Classic chocolate cake with cherries and cream cream, topped with cherry liqueur.
Traditional Cafes
- Café Kranzler, Berlin: Iconic café serving delicious coffees and cakes.
- Café Reichard, Frankfurt: Old classic cafés offering delicious cakes and desserts
German cuisine is considered Central European cuisine. This means that it belongs to the general Central European culinary area, which includes countries such as Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and others. German cuisine is characterized by a variety of dishes, solid and filling dishes, as well as regional influences, which make it unique and fascinating. German cuisine also has some features in common with the cuisines of neighboring European countries.
