I have been in Berlin for a month now, and what is most evident to me is the city's incredible diversity. Berlin is an international city, home to people from all over the world; this diversity is reflected in the city’s food landscape. During my first month, I have tried German, Italian, Tibetan, Turkish, and many more cuisines from around the world.
Over the past month, my favorite place to enjoy food in the city has been during the Flohmarkts (flea markets) on the weekend. One of my favorite go-to meals is a Döner, which is a Turkish dish made up of vegetables like onions and lettuce, beef or chicken, served in a warm and crunchy Turkish bread. Some of my favorite dishes I’ve had are Tibetan momos I got at Hackescher Markt, different types of bread from bakeries, and a schnitzel. Schnitzel is a very traditional German dish, but for today's Field Note, I'm going to focus on a food that's quick, easy, and widely available across Germany: the Döner.
I had my first Döner on my second day in Berlin. After a long day of exploring, walking from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to the Bundestag to the Brandenburger Tor, a Döner was exactly what I needed. It was nice and filling, and was a nice welcome to the city.
