But I have been to Berlin 5 times and never had one grace my tastebuds. Pure blasphemy in the eyes of a Berliner.
Seeking to rectify this massive oversight, Liebling took me to have my first one a few nights ago, at Curry 36, one of the best currywurst places in town.
For you currywurst virgins out there, a currywurst is basically a sausage assailed with curry powder, then doused in a sauce resembling ketchup. The sticky, gooey mess is often accompanied by fries.
To be honest, the currywurst is not visually appealing. I’m not a vegetarian, but I’m not really a fan of meat, apart from chicken. Still, when in Berlin, one must do as the Berliners do, and I am all about new experiences, even if it’s just so I can write about it on my blog. *wink*.
Besides, at less than 5 Euros ($7 USD) for two wurst and an order of fries, I wouldn’t feel guilty if I didn’t eat any more after the first bite.
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Awesome! The first time I visited Wolfsburg, my (now) husband insisted I try currywurst. I was like, "Sausage? Ketchup? Currypowder?" *side eye* I was pleasantly surprised! Glad you enjoyed it.
Loving the photos… not sure whether the sound of currywurst is appealing or not though. I'll have to take your word for how tasty it is!!
Never had it, but anything with curry is an automatic GO for me. I am a true Guyanese gyal. Wha' gwan! 🙂
Hmmm…I've never had this. I'll have to add it to the list.
I don't eat pork so the only sausages I eat are chicken and or turkey. If they have those, I'll give the currywurst a go. I'll try everything once, even street food.
Looks totally yummy.
I may try this at home..
I agree with Kvowels. Add curry and I'm all for it. Plus most things that come with a side of fries are sinfully delish and hard to pass up no matter how questionable they look.
I had currywurst (pre vegan of course) in Germany as it is a southern delicacy. It was….good from what I remember. I didn't eat much wursts while I was there but I had my fair share. good times and memories.
I always sprinkle some curry powder on my hot dog when I do them in the oven and I like the lil bite it adds to a boring hotdog. I'll make sure to have me a currywurst if I am ever in Berlin. The name alone is comical if nothing else.
Oneika, this is torture…. I haven't been home to Berlin in more then 11 years and dying for Currywurst and a Berliner Weiße. If you have the chance next time your are in Berlin, try the Currywurst at "Krasselts", Steglitzer Damm 22, 12169 Berlin.
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I wasn't a huge fan of sausage either, until I had some in England. I suppose the British and the German know how to do Sausage!! I'd be very interested to try this 😉
I'm really digging those curry fries!!!
I tried this when I went to Berlin over the summer. Looks gross, but I found it to be tastier than it looks!
@tatian: I must admit I wasn't too enticed based on first appearances either!
@Little Gumnut: Definitely tastes better than it looks!
@kvowels: LOL at your patois!! Yeah man, it did GOOD!
@Terri: Please do!
@Shells: Pretty sure they have non-pork ones!
@Sprite: There's nothing stopping you! Do it and let me know how it goes!
@ADT: Agree!
@Rhona: it is from the south? For some reason I thought it was from Berlin. Must look it up!
@Anon: You're really on to something. There's no reason why I can't make currywurst at home!
@Kathrin: Thanks so much for the 'recommendations! Funnily enough we were staying within a 5 minute walk of Steglitz! Nice to see this post resonated with you- thanks for reading!
@Ashley: Same here! I'm a chicken girl through and through. But when pork comes in this form I can't help myself!
@Mae: I am a fry fiend in general. Trying to give them up in the new year but don't know if I can!
@Ekua: Looks are definitely deceiving in this case!
You're right that it doesn't look that good, but I bet it's delicious – I'm glad you liked it!
@Emily: Now you have a food to add to your list! You can try it the next time you're in Europe… 🙂
Oh my lord….this looks like Jorden junk food heaven! Amazing!!!
This looks sooooooooo yummy!! Hope the curry is really spicy because the spicier the better! Will definitely try it when I eventually travel to Berlin.
so cool that you have been to curry 36, one of my most favorite currywurst places in berlin!!! and for sure, as a german, I simply have to love currywurst 🙂
Yet MORE foodporn – loving this! I've always wanted to try currywurst ever since learning about it in German class at secondary school. One day, one day…p.s. this, coupled with your kuchen post, leaves me running a severe risk of leaving my laptop screen with bites and bits of my broken teeth on it.
I love currywurst! A perfect late night snack 😉
Currywurst was invented by Herta Heuwer in Berlin in 1949 as an affordable but filling meal for the people of Berlin at a time when food was in short supply.
When you order your Currywurst you can ask for it skin on “Currywurst mit Darm” or without skin “Currywurst ohne Darm”. Sausage casings were in short supply in the Soviet-controlled side of the city. If you grew up in East Berlin, you like sausage without skin; if you grew up in West Berlin, you probably prefer sausage with skin.
I’m not from Berlin, I prefer Currywurst without skin and in my opinion the best place to get it is from Fritz & Co (a Currywurst stall) on Wittenberg Platz in the Schöneberg area of Berlin.
The tale I heard was that the ‘inventor’ concocted the sauce from ketchup and curry powder from British Army rations during the Airlift. For some reason, the rations contained more of these ingredients than the garrison could ever use!
Haha it certainly isn’t visually appealing, but I would try anything once. Planning on getting over to Germany at some point so I’ll have to try it when I do.
It’s so so tasty! Make sure you try it!
Most people don’t realise that Currywurst was invented in 1949 as an affordable but filling meal for the people of Berlin at a time when food was in short supply.
We do love a good currywurst! One of our favourite foodie things to when visiting Berlin is to visit the Fritz & Co currywurst stall on Wittenberg Platz in the Schöneberg area of Berlin.
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