Swedish food and restaurant blogger based in Berlin Per Meurling has become somewhat of an authority when it comes to local restaurants, bars, and eateries in Berlin. Don’t take it from us, take it from his 95k followers on Instagram, who rely on his snappy reviews and mouth-watering photos when choosing their next spot to eat in.

“A well-executed dinner is like a symphony that touches you on so many levels,” reflected Meurling in an interview with Scandinavian Traveler. “Many of my best memories come from restaurants.”

According to Meurling, while TripAdvisor is all very well, who can be bothered to wade through hundreds of reviews written by people with a completely different frame of reference than you? “I think most people would rather have tips from someone they know they can trust,” he notes.

Meurling’s reviews include anything from top-notch restaurants to hole-in-the-wall joints. What matters is the quality of the food itself. You’d want to follow his guidance.

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Maultaschen

A bit like ravioli due to their square shape, maultaschen are pasta parcels filled with minced meat, sauerkraut or spinach, and usually seasoned with pepper, parsley and nutmeg.

Flammkuchen

Flammkuchen is a thinly rolled, rectangular shaped dough topped with white cheese, crème fraîche, finely sliced onions and lardons. It is then baked in a wood-fire oven for a perfectly crispy finish.

Rouladen

This meaty dish really packs a punch. Rouladen is a succulent blend of bacon, onions, mustard and pickles that are then wrapped in thinly sliced beef or veal and cooked together in a big sandwich.

Königsberger Klopse

Invented in the famous city of Immanuel Kant, this dish is made up of veal meatballs and boiled potatoes in a creamy sauce. The meatballs are packed with onion, eggs, pepper, capers and lemon juice is melted into the sauce.

Schnitzel

Chicken, veal or tender pork in peppery crunchy breadcrumbs—schnitzel is a staple food of most traditional restaurants.

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In Germany, there is one sandwich that—while beloved—might seem extremely strange to those who aren’t familiar with it: Mettbrötchen.

Mettbrötchen, to put it simply, is not for the faint of heart. This sandwich consists of raw minced pork, which is served with onions on a bread roll.

Yes, you heard that right: mett is the name of the uncooked minced pork, which is beloved as a sandwich filling throughout Germany, giving its name to the popular sandwich.

Mett is prepared following strict rules to prevent people from getting sick from potential parasites or food-borne illnesses that the pork could harbor. In fact, a German law states that mett must be served on the day of its production.

Seasoned with spices like caraway and garlic, the combination between the raw meat’s smooth, hearty flavor and the bite of the onions works incredibly well. It’s easy to see why this dish is popular even if it might sound a bit scary!

So, would you be adventurous enough to try a Mettbrötchen sandwich?

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Swedish food and restaurant blogger based in Berlin Per Meurling has become somewhat of an authority when it comes to local restaurants, bars, and eateries in Berlin. Don’t take it from us, take it from his 95k followers on Instagram, who rely on his snappy reviews and mouth-watering photos when choosing their next spot to eat in.

“A well-executed dinner is like a symphony that touches you on so many levels,” reflected Meurling in an interview with Scandinavian Traveler. “Many of my best memories come from restaurants.”

According to Meurling, while TripAdvisor is all very well, who can be bothered to wade through hundreds of reviews written by people with a completely different frame of reference than you? “I think most people would rather have tips from someone they know they can trust,” he notes.

Meurling’s reviews include anything from top-notch restaurants to hole-in-the-wall joints. What matters is the quality of the food itself. You’d want to follow his guidance.

The post Per Meurling Will Help You Find Your Way Through Berlin’s Food Scene appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Maultaschen

A bit like ravioli due to their square shape, maultaschen are pasta parcels filled with minced meat, sauerkraut or spinach, and usually seasoned with pepper, parsley and nutmeg.

Flammkuchen

Flammkuchen is a thinly rolled, rectangular shaped dough topped with white cheese, crème fraîche, finely sliced onions and lardons. It is then baked in a wood-fire oven for a perfectly crispy finish.

Rouladen

This meaty dish really packs a punch. Rouladen is a succulent blend of bacon, onions, mustard and pickles that are then wrapped in thinly sliced beef or veal and cooked together in a big sandwich.

Königsberger Klopse

Invented in the famous city of Immanuel Kant, this dish is made up of veal meatballs and boiled potatoes in a creamy sauce. The meatballs are packed with onion, eggs, pepper, capers and lemon juice is melted into the sauce.

Schnitzel

Chicken, veal or tender pork in peppery crunchy breadcrumbs—schnitzel is a staple food of most traditional restaurants.

The post Some of the Best Dishes of German Cuisine appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

In Germany, there is one sandwich that—while beloved—might seem extremely strange to those who aren’t familiar with it: Mettbrötchen.

Mettbrötchen, to put it simply, is not for the faint of heart. This sandwich consists of raw minced pork, which is served with onions on a bread roll.

Yes, you heard that right: mett is the name of the uncooked minced pork, which is beloved as a sandwich filling throughout Germany, giving its name to the popular sandwich.

Mett is prepared following strict rules to prevent people from getting sick from potential parasites or food-borne illnesses that the pork could harbor. In fact, a German law states that mett must be served on the day of its production.

Seasoned with spices like caraway and garlic, the combination between the raw meat’s smooth, hearty flavor and the bite of the onions works incredibly well. It’s easy to see why this dish is popular even if it might sound a bit scary!

So, would you be adventurous enough to try a Mettbrötchen sandwich?

The post Mettbrötchen is Germany’s Strangest Sandwich appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.