7 German foods you must try

1.Currywurst

A simple, yet delightful meal, the currywurst consists of a sausage covered in the special curry sauce accompanied by some delicious fries. This meal was one of my favorites from my time abroad. You'll probably see everyone carrying one of these in fests, markets, plazas, and any big town event for the small price of about 2 euros. They are definitely not hard to find at all and are worth every coin.

2. Döner kebab

This food is not actually German, the döner kebab is a Turkish food consisting of some meat with lettuce, sauce, onions and other vegetables encased in thin bread, typically lavash or yufka and it came to Germany in around 1972. There are many kinds of döners depending on the region and you can find them in restaurants all over the place. It has become such a popular food that Germans constantly recommend it. Definitely a must try!

3. Berliner

If you are craving something sweet, the Berliner is just for you. It's similar to a fried doughnut hole with a jam or marmalade filling and a dusting of powdered sugar. This sweet treat is sold at most bakeries and coffee shops around Germany, its perfect for sitting in a coffee shop on a rainy while hanging out with your friends, you could even make it yourself! Based on the name most tourists assume it comes from the capital, Berlin, but that's not accurate, it can actually be traced back to other cultures in Germany and other European countries.

4. Schnitzel

The schnitzel is next on our list. This dish is common to eat at any German restaurant or bar accompanied by your favorite beer. The schnitzel is a piece of meat covered in bread crumbs and fried. It has a crunchy yet soft texture to it. Germans love this dish and will often recommend it. A fun fact is that in many other countries of the world there are actually a lot of similar dishes, each one with their own unique style. In Germany, the schnitzel is also often served with a gravy sauce, potatoes, and or rohtkohl salat. Be sure to give it a try!

5. Baumkuchen

One of my absolute favorite desserts is the baumkuchen, the name literally translates to "ring cake" it's made to look the rings of the tree trunk, the way they achieve this is by pouring the batter on a spinning wood rod that allows each layer to cook individually. While the bigger cake can be a little expensive due to the labor intensity, there also exists a small commercialized version covered in chocolate that is also worth trying. The baumkuchen can be found in traditional bakeries and the smaller version will be in any supermarket. This cake was something I'd wanted to try way before going to Germany, and I'm very glad I did. You can also try making it on your own, I'll leave a link to a recipe you can make at home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IOlA4hlvQk

6. Bretzel

The bretzel or pretzel in english is quite universally known as traditional German food. This baked good is made from a dough shaped into a knot and sprinkled with salt. You can find it in city markets, bakeries, food stands, festivals and they are also very common in sports games, so practically everywhere. Now, these are not like the packet sold pretzel crackers that everyone ate in elementary school and that are sold as a snack in most stores. These ones are much much bigger and with a crusty exterior and a soft and light interior. In Germany, nobody will judge you for eating a huge piece of bread, and that's a fact.

7. Spaghettieis

The spaghettieis was a dessert that I always avoided, I'm not much for sweet things and it looked exactly like that, just a mountain of ice cream and strawberry sauce. I avoided trying it until the last few days of my stay in Germany, and let me tell you I was blown away. This dessert consists of vanilla ice cream passed through a modified press to give it an appearance of spaghetti, it's placed over a small mountain of whipped cream and then it's topped by strawberry sauce and white chocolate shavings to make it look like parmesan cheese. This dish was made by Dario Fontanella in Germany in the 1960s. What captivated me from this dish is the whipped cream, when the ice cream is placed over it, the whipped cream freezes underneath and can actually be chewed. The spaghettieis is sold in literally every gelateria or ice cream shop in Germany. Definitely a must try, I miss it every day.