German Food

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German food is very regional, the universal emphasis is usually on hearty, home-cooked-style dishes of meat and potatoes, although fish is more popular in the north.
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Standards in restaurants are impressively high throughout West Germany, and the East is quickly catching up. Be warned though, vegetarians are likely to find many of the restaurants in the East a challenge. Fish is cooked excellently, especially on the Baltic coast and around Lake Constance.

Sample the inescapable Sauerkraut (pickled cabbage) and Berlin’s beloved Currywurst (curry sausage), then indulge in the rich variety of Germany’s regional cooking. Try Semmelknödel (dumplings) and Maultaschen (stuffed pasta pasties) in the south, sea-fresh shrimp and herring-type Rollmops in the north of Germany. See more German dishes below.

German Food

Klösse: Potato dumplings popular throughout Germany.

Leberknödel: Small and tasty liver dumplings found in rich broths.

Sauerbraten: Found in the Rhineland, this is very tender, marinated beef.

Saumagen: Rhineland speciality and the German version of Haggis.

Spätzle: This handmade pasta is found throughout Southern Germany and is served as an accompaniment.

Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte: Famous Rich cherry cake.

Sauerkraut: Pickled cabbage served with many regional dishes. Sauerkraut is very variable but at its best is delicious.

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German Food

Germany is world-famous for its beers. The light and fizzy Pilsner lager is favoured in northern Germany, while the Amber-coloured Alt is popular in Düsseldorf and the Rhine Valley.

Most beers in Germany come in bottles with each brand having a distinctive glass to accompany it.

In Bavaria, weizenbier (or weissbier) is popular. This wheat beer is cloudy and sweet and an acquired taste.

The Rhine valley is the main winemaking area and actually produces some wonderful varieties.

Riesling is undoubtedly the cream of the crop although Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc grapes also make palatable wines.

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Restaurants in Germany

High End Restaurants in Berlin Germany

Hot Spots Restaurants in Berlin Germany

Budget Restaurants in Berlin Germany
Local Favorite Food Restaurants in Berlin Germany

High End Restaurants in Frankfurt Germany

Hot Spots Restaurants in Frankfurt Germany

Budget Restaurants in Frankfurt Germany

Local Favorite Food Restaurants in Frankfurt Germany

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Germany Useful Links

Time & Date in Germany

Yellow Pages in Germany

White Pages for Germany

Telecom Companies in Germany

Telephone Directory for Germany

Post Office for Germany

Airports in Germany

Shopping Centres in Germany

Airports in Germany

Airlines flying to Germany

Hotels in Germany

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