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Arguably Berlin’s most famous dish, currywurst is made up of a traditional German sausage, coated in a ketchup and curry powder mixture, and served alone, in a bun or alongside chips or potato salad. Not particularly refined, but absolutely delicious.
Beloved throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland, an authentic wiener schnitzel should consist of a veal cutlet, sliced very thin, coated in crispy golden breadcrumbs. A simple, almost unspectacular-sounding, dish – Berliners somehow ascend the wiener schnitzel to a legendary level.
Or brezels in the native language, we’d be remiss if we didn’t make mention of these omnipresent savoury snacks. Head to one of the city’s famed bakeries to sample a freshly-baked pretzel, any time of the day.
By now, you’ll have noticed that dining in Berlin is a casual affair. However, if you do fancy something a little more refined, Berlin is home to a number of steakhouses providing perfectly-cooked cuts. Our pick would be the temmener queen filet at Grill Royal. The finest filet cuts are skilfully prepared, requiring no sauces or accompaniments, other than a little salt. A favoured haunt of Berlin’s A-list, you’ll have to book to be sure of a seat at Grill Royal.
Berlin’s reputation for beer is not without merit, with thousands of bars serving an amazing array of different beers – most notably their much-loved wheat beers. Of the innumerable wheat beers on sale, we’d suggest going for Berliner Kindl Weisse – a delicious cloudy beer with a refreshing finish. The raspberry variation is surprisingly delicious as well, and is quickly growing in popularity
The German capital brims with culture and heritage at every turn, enriching every day of your visit. Here, we cover some of the essential facts you need to know about Berlin.