Cuisine in Germany

Bratwurst

Grilled sausages with regional spice variations. Also popular as currywurst.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Pork, spices

Schweinshaxe (Eisbein)

Roasted pork knuckle with bone. Crispy outside, juicy inside.

• Region: Bavaria
• Main ingredients: Pork knuckle, salt, aromatic vegetables

Sauerkraut

Lacto-fermented cabbage pickle. Standard accompaniment for meat dishes.

• Region: Alsace-inclusive German-speaking areas
• Main ingredients: Cabbage, salt

Schnitzel

Breaded and fried cutlet of thinly pounded meat.

• Region: Southern Germany/shared with Austria
• Main ingredients: Veal or pork, breadcrumbs, eggs

Spätzle

Soft handmade short pasta with extra eggs.

• Region: Swabia
• Main ingredients: Wheat flour, eggs, salt

Maultaschen

Soup dish of filled pasta dough parcels.

• Region: Baden-Württemberg
• Main ingredients: Wheat flour, ground meat, spinach

Döner Kebab

Pita sandwich popularized by Turkish immigrants. Now a national staple.

• Region: Berlin origin
• Main ingredients: Lamb or chicken, bread, vegetables

Pretzel

Knotted fragrant bread. Perfect pairing with beer.

• Region: Southern Germany
• Main ingredients: Wheat flour, lye solution, salt

Kartoffelsalat

Potato salad dressed with mayonnaise or vinegar.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Potatoes, onions, vinegar

Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte

Black Forest cherry cake layering cherries and whipped cream.

• Region: Baden-Württemberg
• Main ingredients: Chocolate sponge, cherries, whipped cream, kirsch