What is the food that Berlin is known for?
Eisbein. Eisbein, or pork knuckles are a beloved classic unique to the city of Berlin. The meat is usually boiled or grilled, and comes served with sauerkraut, peas and potatoes. Seeing one of these enormous knuckles on a plate is reminiscent of medieval banquets.
What is Senfeier in Berlin?
It’s simple and to the point and you must enjoy mustard to enjoy this dish. Senfeier are literally ‘mustard eggs’ – hard-boiled and served with mashed spuds, all covered in a creamy mustard sauce.
What kind of pasta is Maultaschen?
Who would have thought that the Germans were so into their pasta? Maultaschen is another kind of pasta filled with all kinds of stuffing from pork to beef to vegetables. These pasta pockets are either boiled or fried.
What is the national pride of Berliners?
Currywurst. Currywurst is a matter of national pride for Berliners. There’s even a museum in its honour. On every street, you can be sure to find a place where this cheap, humble grilled sausage is served.
When was bockwurst invented?
Invented in 1889 by a local restaurant owner who added pork to the classic veal bratwurst mix, today’s bockwurst is really just a mish mash of different meats stuffed into a sausage form. We hear there’s even a fish-only version.
