Konnopke's Imbiss ★ 4.6
Konnopke's Imbiss under the Eberswalder Strasse U-Bahn arch has cooked currywurst at this Prenzlauer Berg site since 1930. At Schoenhauser Allee 44B.
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Currywurst is the post-war Berlin Imbiss invention: a sliced bratwurst doused in spiced ketchup, dusted with curry powder, served with a paper plate, a wooden fork and a side of pommes.
Currywurst was invented in Berlin in 1949 by Herta Heuwer at her Imbiss at the corner of Kantstrasse and Kaiser-Friedrich-Strasse in Charlottenburg. Heuwer obtained ketchup and curry powder from British soldiers, mixed her own spiced sauce and ladled it over a sliced grilled sausage. The dish was patented in 1959 (under the name Chillup) but the form had already spread across West Berlin. Konnopke's Imbiss at the Eberswalder Strasse U-Bahn arch has cooked currywurst since 1960, claiming East Berlin's earliest version. The dish remains the city's most consumed street food.
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Curry 36 ★ 4.5
Curry 36 at Mehringdamm 36 has served currywurst in central Kreuzberg since 1980. Open daily 09:00-05:00. Booking recommended. Reservations advised.
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Curry 61 ★ 4.1
Curry 61 near Hackescher Markt serves a well-spiced currywurst with a house sauce that leans sweeter than Kreuzberg versions. At Oranienburger Strasse 6.
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Currywurst makes more sense with someone from Berlin explaining it. These are the classes and tours we have checked, with booking links.
Taste Currywurst with a local in Berlin
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Guided tour · 2h 30m
Berlin Express, topped off with a Curry Wurst & Beer Tasting
Discover Berlin’s core history in quick tour with Berlins traditional food, the curry wurst and a soft drink included. On this tour, your guide is a local expert.
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Guided tour · 3 hours
Berlin Time Machine: History, Food and Currywurst
Explore Berlin's historic core on a guided walking tour. Visit Checkpoint Charlie, see the Berlin Wall, and enjoy an optional classic currywurst.
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Guided tour · 3 hours
East Berlin & Berlin Wall Food Tour with Eating Europe
Taste your way through East Berlin’s transformation. Explore history, street art, and global flavors on a guided food and culture walking tour, vegan-friendly!
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