Popular German cuisine includes:
1. Bratwurst: Grilled sausage served with mustard or sauerkraut.
2. Schnitzel: Breaded and fried meat cutlet, often made with pork or veal.
3. Sauerkraut: Fermented cabbage, often served as a side dish.
4. Pretzel: Traditional twisted bread, often served with mustard.
5. Currywurst: Sliced sausage topped with curry ketchup, often served with fries.
6. Schweinshaxe: Roasted pork knuckle, typically served with potato dumplings and sauerkraut.
7. Kartoffelsalat: Potato salad, usually made with vinegar, mustard, and onions.
8. Rouladen: Thinly sliced beef rolled with onions, pickles, and mustard, then braised.
9. Kartoffelsuppe: Potato soup, often made with bacon and vegetables.
10. Sauerbraten: Marinated and braised beef, served with gravy and potato dumplings.
11. Käsespätzle: Soft egg noodles topped with melted cheese and fried onions.
12. Black Forest Cake (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte): Layered chocolate cake with cherries and whipped cream.
13. Leberkäse: Savory meatloaf, often served as a sandwich with mustard.
14. Maultaschen: Swabian dumplings filled with meat or vegetables, similar to ravioli.
15. Rotkohl: Sweet and sour red cabbage, often served as a side dish.
16. Bienenstich: "Bee sting" cake made with yeast dough, custard, and caramelized almonds.
17. Hendl: Roast chicken, often served at beer gardens and festivals.
18. Labskaus: Traditional sailor's dish made with salted meat, potatoes, and onions.
19. Königsberger Klopse: Meatballs in a creamy caper sauce, typically served with boiled potatoes.
20. Berliner Pfannkuchen: Jelly-filled doughnuts, often eaten for breakfast or dessert.