You Haven’t Lived Until You’ve Tried These Incredible Street Foods in Berlin

When you visit Berlin, you’ll be surprised to find some of the most delicious street food in the world. Everything from currywurst to stuffed dumplings can be found on the streets of Berlin, and at prices that won’t break your bank account. If you want to truly experience Berlin like a local, these are the must-try street foods you need to check out during your visit. Bon Appétit!

Currywurst

German-style fast food known as currywurst is made with bits-chopped bratwurst that is covered with curry ketchup and served with a side of fries. Berlin residents frequently eat their sausages in this manner, so you should join in.
The currywurst originated in 1949 at a stall set up by Herta Heuwer near West Berlin's Nollendorfplatz U-Bahn station. Patrons loved it so much they started flocking to her cart to eat there, and she eventually opened up a restaurant at Nollendorfplatz that is still serving currywurst today.

Döner Kebab

The greatest Döner Kebabs in the world, according to popular opinion, are made in Berlin. You'll be tempted to agree once you give a couple of them a try. You won't be able to get enough of the thin layers of meat, fresh vegetables, and distinctive sauce sandwiched between pita bread. Some places also offer side dishes like falafel, french fries or salad if you're looking for something different. Baeckaesem: One of the most traditional street foods on this list, Baeckaesem is a hearty dish that has remained unchanged for centuries. It's typically served in sausage form with boiled potatoes and sauerkraut as an accompaniment. If you want to spice things up, there's always mustard!

Falafel

Choose falafel if you prefer vegetarian or vegan street food alternatives. Falafels from Berlin are among of the greatest in the world, much like Döner Kebabs. Versions and modifications may be found from Sudan, Egypt, and Israel, among other places. They're popular with vegetarians as well as meat-eaters who don't want to eat red meat. (1) A dish called ‘ta'amia,' made up of fried chickpeas mixed with various spices such as cumin, garlic and parsley is often eaten at breakfast time. (2) In Israel, it is customary to eat falafel on New Year's Day because they symbolize a wish for prosperity and good fortune for the year ahead.

Pretzels

Choose falafel if you prefer vegetarian or vegan street food alternatives. Falafels from Berlin are among of the greatest in the world, much like Döner Kebabs. Versions and modifications may be found from Sudan, Egypt, and Israel, among other places. However, it is most likely that the dish originated from Alexandria or Cairo in Northern Africa. In Vienna a pretzel can cost €1 to €2 euros ($1 to $2 dollars) whereas a pretzel at a fair may cost between €0.30 (thirty cents) to €0.50 (fifty cents).