These seven German food options are not to miss when visiting this Western European country. Having been almost a dozen times, I know not to miss these when I visit!
There are a multitude of German dishes that you can try when visiting Munich.
When we think of German food we always think of heaping piles of bratwurst, as that is what they sell in the beer gardens in the United States.
It wasn’t until a Munich local gave us an impromptu food tour, that we got to taste all that is German. This list could go on for days, but these are just a few of the items not to miss when visiting Munich.
Meat and Cheese Board
Germans love their cold cuts (as we call them in the United States). Thin slices of meat served alongside wedges of cheese. Meats range from ham to prosciutto to salami. Some of the types of cheese you will try are Limburger, Tilsit, and Camembert.
Bratwurst (Staple of German Food)
This is a grilled sausage made of pork, beef, or veal. We found Bratwurst to be served in almost every restaurant in Munich. The meat is served whole; with spicy mustard as a dipping sauce. Or bratwurst is served in between a bun as pictured here.
Spätzle
This German food item is a cross between a noodle and a dumpling. It is very dense and is eaten as an accompaniment to a meat entrée. It can also be served as a side dish, and topped with grilled onions.
Schnitzel
Meat, typically veal, is pounded very thin. The meat is then breaded fried, and garnished with lemon slices.
Potato Salad
A creamy mix of boiled potatoes and mayonnaise. Depending on the venue they may add eggs or bacon to this German food side dish.
Sauerbraten
A pot roast made with diverse types of meat (beef, pork, or venison for example). The meat marinates for a few days in a mix of spices and wine. The closer you are to the border of France while in Germany, the more likely they will use red wine. The closer to the Austrian border, the likelihood they will use a white wine.
Pretzels
The perfect snack to eat while drinking a liter of beer. Pretzels are usually large and served with a spicy mustard dipping sauce.
There are so many delicious bakeries all around Germany. Make sure you stop at one of them and get a black forest cake as a treat. It’s my favorite German cake!
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