Best German Street Food You Must Try

 Germany, with its half-timbered houses, note-worthy history, spirit-lifting culture, romantic palaces, soul-stirring scenery, vast vineyards, and big city beauties, attracts millions of tourists from around the world. But, the best way to understand the history and culture of a place is through its food. With a Germany visa or a Germany visit visa, experience the diverse food scene of Germany that draws inspiration from Turkish, Polish and Jewish cooking traditions, and discover that the local food is more than sausages and pork. Your Germany travel is incomplete without tasting the regional delicacies of Germany. 

While you are on a visit to Germany and sightseeing, you don't want to spend time having a long lunch. You want to grab a quick bite and get going. And if you are travelling to Germany for the first time and wondering what to eat in Germany, then fret not. Street food in Germany is available on the sides of streets, markets (Christmas market), festivals (Oktoberfest) and sold in stands (Imbisshallen) or food trucks. The distinct delicious aroma emanating from steaming pots and fiery grills filling the surrounding air is sure to whet your appetite. There is a wide selection for visitors to choose from; right from hot dogs to potato fries, doner kebabs to lamb wraps, Germany food can satisfy every curious food lover. This article covers the best of Germany street food for your gastronomical journey while providing a taste of local flavors. 

Currywurst 

German food will not be complete without mentioning the quintessential currywurst in the list of top street foods. The local vendors first cut the sausages into small pieces, serve currywurst with tomato ketchup, and then pour a liberal amount of curry powder on top. You can eat this famous German dish with bread rolls or with fries. If you find currywurst too spicy, no problem, wash it down with a chilled pint of German beer! 

Pretzel 

Pretzel is a popular German street food that you can get in every bakery, fest, or store. It is a quick and convenient snack while traveling. Pretzel is baked bread folded into a knot and flavored with cheese, seeds, and salt. You will find this iconic snack nearly in every snack shop or bakery in the country.

Doner Kebab 

This Turkish-inspired specialty is famous across Germany and is an example of socio-cultural unification in Germany. The meat is slowly cooked on a vertical spit, and the outer layer of the meat shavings is wrapped in a loaf of flat pita bread with some veggies and onions. The German twist to the Doner kebab includes the addition of several sauces which amplify the flavor of this dish. The Doner kebab is one of the tastiest street foods to have on your visit to Germany. 

Fischbrotchen 

What is more satisfying than eating a chunky filet of a fish sandwich garnished with delicious sauces and a mixture of remoulade, horseradish sauce, red onions, and pickles? That is what Fischbrotchen is all about. Vendors mostly use Bismark herring fish to make Fischbrotchen for its freshness and excellent flavor. Salmon or rollmops are also sometimes used. The filet is either smoked or fried before placing it inside the sandwich. 

Schnitzel 

The Germans make schnitzel using tenderized chicken, beef, veal, turkey or pork. A thin slice of meat coated with a batter made of egg, flour, and bread crumbs is deep-fried to make it golden-coloured and crunchy. It is famous in Germany as Wiener schnitzel. The options range from Zigeunerschnitzel (schnitzel in bell pepper sauce), Rahnschnitzel (schnitzel in a creamy sauce), and Jagerschnitzel (schnitzel in mushroom sauce). Try the wiener schnitze, along with ebbelvoi or apple wine for a truly exhilarating experience. 

Boulette 

One of Berlin's most famous and most loved street foods is Boulette, which is similar to a hamburger patty. It is enjoyed as a snack with different condiments and sauces or with veggies and salads. The patty is usually made using ground beef or pork. Boulette also called frikadelle in some parts of the country, is a super easy snack to carry and eat during travels.

Kartoffelpuffer 

A Kartoffelpuffer is like a 'Rosti', which is a shallow fried pancake made from flour, egg, grated potatoes, and seasonings. In Germany, people eat this dish for breakfast or as a side dish with meat for lunch or dinner. Some like to eat it with apple sauce. 

Schneeball 

The Schneeball, a shortcrust pastry, is very popular in the areas of Rothenburg ob de Tauber. Shneeball's name comes from the round, ball-shaped pastry. It is traditionally decorated with white sugar, but nowadays, you will find it with different types of decoration and flavors. It is somewhat crunchy, has different flavors, and looks delicious and intriguing. It is the perfect snack to enjoy while sightseeing.

Spatzle

Spatzle originated from Swabia, a region in Southwest Germany. It is Germany's version of pasta or dumpling, usually made using a combination of flour, eggs, milk, salt, and water. Spatzle is served as an accompaniment to meat dishes and is the ultimate go-to food. Hot Spatzle served with grated cheese and fried onions on top transforms this simple dish into a mouth-watering appetizer. 

Food is a vital part of any travel experience. German street foods stimulate the taste buds with their unique flavors. They are convenient, quick, and reasonably priced and served with generous portions. So start your culinary journey to this beautiful country and binge away on delicious food along with some frothy beer or world-class Riesling wine.