German food has a versatile German flavor that is diverse and delicious which offers a large variety to locals and tourists . Germany's fast food comes in many forms like sausages, potato flour noodles or freshly squeezed apple juice.
Here is a list of top Street food in Germany:
1. Doner Kebab
Doner Kebab traces its origin back to Turkey but has successfully been incorporated in the list of some of the most delicious street food in Germany. It was invented in the 19th century by the Ottoman Empire, and during the Second World War, it continued to grow in importance in Berlin and soon spread to other European countries.
2. Kartoffelpuffer
Kartoffelpuffer is also known as Reibekuchan; these are potato pancakes or latkes. It can be served as a side dish or the main event, which is popular, especially in winter, served along with applesauce, liverwurst, sour cream, or cinnamon. Its golden brown skin and crispness will make you fond of it.
3. Bratwurst
When you talk about German food, you can't forget about sausages. One such type of German white sausage is Bratwurst. The word Bratwurst itself refers to an Old High German term, and its earliest mentions come from the Franconian city of Nuremberg in Bavaria, Germany. Now, it's a dish not only associated in Germany but worldwide and with outdoor grilling, social Gatherings, and festivals.
4. Germknödel
Germknodel is a traditional Austrian and Bavarian dish with delicate and sweet dumplings made up of yeast filled with plum jam. It is a dish usually consumed in the winter because it is served warm with custard, whipped cream, and vanilla sauce. It is believed to have originated in the Alpine regions to provide warmth and comfort, and it is a beloved dessert and staple in German culinary traditions.
5. Weisswurst
Weisswurst is another delicious food that street vendors in Germany sell. It is a breakfast white sausage in Bavaria. It has its roots in southern Germany, where, in 1857, it was created by Sepp Moser, a Munich butcher. Also, its name has been derived from the pale color of the sausage.
6. Brezel - Pretzel
A brezel and a Pretzel are the same dish, spelled differently: Pretzel comes from the old High German word "brezel," which means "twisted bread." "Bretzel '' is the German spelling of the word. Pretzels have a rich history associated with them, as some people believe that they came into existence in the 6th century AD, when an Italian monk used to give these pretzels as a reward to the children who learned prayers.
7. Fischbrotchen
A Fischbrötchen is a sandwich made with fish and other components like fresh white onions, pickles, creamy horseradish, sauce, ketchup, remoulade, cocktail sauce, etc. Fischbrötchen is commonly consumed in northern Germany, as it is near the North Sea and Baltic Sea.
8. Flammkuchen
Flammkuchen is a delicious and crispy German or French flatbread topped with creme fraiche, bacon, and onions. It comprises very few ingredients and takes no time to prepare. It is an authentic German recipe. It’s called Tarte Flambée, Flammekueche in French, or Flammkuchen in German. "Die Flamme" means flame, and "der Kuchen" means cake, so you could call it "a cake baked in flames".
9. Leberwurst or Leberkäse
Leberkäse is a loaf of beef, pork, and bacon baked till it has a crunchy brown crust. It is eaten at a large level in southern Germany. Mostly, it is served hot on a Semmel (a hard wheat flour bread roll) and traditionally seasoned with mustard or pickles. Sometimes it is cold-cut into very thin slices and used on a variety of sandwiches, usually seasoned with pickled cucumbers.
10. Currywurst
Currywurst is a fast food dish of German origin. It consists of steamed, fried sausage, usually pork, cut into bite-sized chunks. The dish's origins date back to 1949 in Berlin. A woman named Herta Heuwer obtained this curry sauce and curry spices from the army soldiers and then seasoned them on the pork sausages. It was a delicious snack among the laborers as they were rebuilding the devastated city. Currywurst is famous in Germany as a takeaway food, and it is sold nationwide on various fast food stands.
Each region in Germany has its own traditional dishes and regional specialties and variations. While taking a tour of Germany, you must try the local flavors of Germany as there is no better way to know the country from inside and out than its food.
