Here are some traditional German dishes that you should try:
Schnitzel: A breaded and fried thin cutlet of meat, usually made with veal or pork, served with potatoes and vegetables.
Bratwurst: A type of sausage made with pork, veal, or beef, often served with sauerkraut and mustard.
Currywurst: A sliced pork sausage served with a curry ketchup sauce and fries, often found at street food stalls.
Spätzle: A soft egg noodle similar to Italian pasta, often served with cheese or meat.
Sauerbraten: A marinated and braised beef roast, typically served with red cabbage and dumplings.
Schweinshaxe: A roasted pork knuckle, served with sauerkraut and potatoes.
Königsberger Klopse: Meatballs made with ground beef and pork, often served with a creamy caper sauce and potatoes.
Flammkuchen: A thin-crust pizza-like dish topped with sour cream, onions, and bacon.
Maultaschen: A type of dumpling filled with minced meat and spinach, similar to Italian ravioli.
Rote Grütze: A dessert made with red berries, sugar, and cornstarch, served with vanilla sauce or cream.
Kartoffelpuffer: Potato pancakes made with grated potatoes and onions, served with applesauce or sour cream.
Apfelstrudel: A sweet pastry filled with thinly sliced apples, raisins, and cinnamon, often served with vanilla sauce or whipped cream.
Leberknödel: A dumpling made with liver, bread crumbs, and spices, often served in a beef broth.
Kaiserschmarrn: A fluffy shredded pancake, often served with fruit compote or fruit sauce.
Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte: A layered chocolate cake with cherries and whipped cream, often flavored with Kirschwasser (cherry brandy).
