Zum Gulden Stern: The Famous Pork Knuckle Restaurant in Nuremberg

Today I went to Zum Gulden Stern all by myself. It’s a pretty well-known German restaurant in Nuremberg. The interior is quite classic, and it was packed with diners. It was already full by 6 p.m.! The waiter asked me to share a table with some Koreans who arrived around the same time, saying it’s quite common. Sitting next to a family of strangers was a bit awkward 😅 I ordered a draft beer mixed with cola. Although I’m not a big fan of beer, this combination was surprisingly refreshing and delicious! Next came a huge plate of pork knuckle for 14.5 euros, which also included a side of sauerkraut. 🍖 As soon as the pork knuckle arrived, the awkwardness between me and the Koreans disappeared. They kept exclaiming how delicious it looked and asked me how it tasted, and we chatted a bit. The pork knuckle was incredibly flavorful, tender, and easy to cut with a small knife. It had lots of collagen. The sauerkraut was also tasty, not too sour, and perfectly balanced the richness of the pork. I also ordered a small side of potato salad, which was just okay. For one person, the pork knuckle with sauerkraut is more than enough. 😋 The service here isn’t overly enthusiastic, but it’s fine. #RestaurantRecommendation #GermanLife #Nuremberg #FoodieSpot #CollectingCulinaryDelights #GermanCuisine