Exploring Germany’s diverse food scene is a great chance when you start
university there. The following foods are a must-try:
Currywurst: A common fast food item that is often served with fries and consists
of sausage covered with curry ketchup.
Schnitzel: Fried and breaded meat, usually pig or veal, eaten with salad or
potatoes.
German sausage known as bratwurst is frequently grilled and served in bread
rolls or with mustard.
Pretzels are classic baked snacks that are knotted and frequently eaten with
mustard or butter.
Despite being from Turkey, döner kebab—which consists of meat, generally lamb
or chicken, on a flatbread with veggies and sauces—is a popular dish in
Germany.
German potato salad, or Kartoffelsalat, is regionally specific but usually consists
of vinegar, oil, and occasionally bacon.
Apfelstrudel: A warm pastry with ice cream or vanilla sauce that is packed with
apples, cinnamon, sugar, and occasionally raisins.
Bockwurst: A different kind of sausage that is often served with bread and
mustard and simmered rather than grilled.
Rouladen: Tender beef buns packed with pickles, bacon, and onions; frequently
paired with potatoes and red cabbage.
Beer: German beer is a must-try, even if it’s not a cuisine. Investigate regional
possibilities such as Pilsner, Weizenbier (wheat beer), and Dunkel (dark beer), as
each region has its own brewers and styles.
Take advantage of the opportunity to sample regional delicacies wherever you
are studying in Germany, as these cuisines differ depending on the location!