Discover the culinary wonders of the city as we take you on a delectable journey to explore Bavarian cuisine! Known to be hearty and rustic, Bavarian dishes are a meat-lover’s dream, best enjoyed with a tall glass of beer. Ready for a gastronomic adventure?
First, let’s explore Schweinshaxe
The dish Schweinshaxe is particularly popular in Bavaria in Germany. It is a roasted pig knuckle that will melt in your mouth. The attached skin on the outside of the Schweinshaxe becomes crackly and delicious while the meat becomes fall-off-the-bone tender. It comes with an enormous potato dumpling that must not be ignored. Savour the delicious pork juice that fills up your plate at the end.
Next on our culinary journey is Weisswurst
The delicious, plump white veal and herb sausages are a Munich delicacy. They are a part of the unofficial “holy trinity” of the Bavarian capital. For the ultimate experience, you can enjoy this dish with some beer and Gemütlichkeit.
Loved by some and loathed by others, the sausages are to be plucked from the steaming tureen of hot water they are served in.
Moving on to Pretzels
Origin : In Europe, most likely in the monasteries of the Early Middle Ages.
They have been an integral part of German baking traditions for centuries. Real Bavarian pretzels are hearty, doughy twists of bravado. They are meals unto themselves. Not served in delicate paper sleeves, they come in giant wooden baskets along with a few steins of beer and a grunt. So, go ahead, tear into one with your bare teeth and experience this European wonder.
Next, we have the Schnitzel
If you are visiting Munich for the first time, Schnitzel is something you must not miss! It is a slab of hammered meat that is battered and fried afterwards, making it crispy with a golden crust.
Lastly, we have the Spaetzle
Spaetzle is the alternative to noodles for Germany. These resemble tiny chewy dumplings, and you can have them with cheese, topped with fried shallots or accompanied by bacon.
Try a Spaetzle and holler at the top of your lungs: Ich möchte Spätzle!
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Information courtesy : Munich Tourism
Know more about food and drinks in Munich from:
- Simply Munich , which tells you about some of the best food in the city
- AFAR , perfect for those looking to explore traditional Bavarian cuisine
- Madison’s Footsteps , to know about some of the best restaurants in Munich!
