🇩🇪 Century-Old German Gastronomy in Dortmund 🍖✨

Discovered a legendary 1920s-era tavern specializing in Dortmund’s most iconic dish – the mighty pork knuckle! Here’s my detailed culinary review of this heritage spot: 🏰 The Historic Setting Stepping inside feels like entering a time capsule: Wood-paneled walls with vintage mining memorabilia ⚒️ Checkerboard tablecloths under wrought-iron lamps Lively hum of locals clinking steins 🍻 🍽️ Our Order (€45 Total) 1️⃣ Grillhaxe (Roasted Pork Knuckle) Crackling: Shatteringly crisp – *perfect 10/10 texture* 💥 Meat: Juicy inside but over-salted (brined too long?) Sides: 🥔 Cheesy mashed potatoes (comforting!) 🥬 Traditional sauerkraut (tangy balance) 2️⃣ Eisbein (Boiled Pork Shank) Milder flavor but still salt-heavy Tender collagen-rich texture 3️⃣ Drinks Dortmunder Kronen local brew (malty perfection) Apfelschorle to cut through richness ⚖️ Honest Verdict ✔ Must-try for first-timers (that crackling!) ✔ Generous portions (one knuckle feeds two) ✔ Fair pricing (€18-22 per main) ✖ Salt overload – chug water beforehand! 💦 ✖ Limited innovation – traditional to a fault 📸 Photo Ops Galore Instagram-worthy meat platters 📱 Old-school butcher’s display at entrance Cozy beer garden out back (summer only) #GermanFood #PorkKnuckle #DortmundDining #HistoricTavern #ComfortFood 💙💙🍖