Curry 61 — Restaurant in Berlin

Picture this: you’re wandering through the bustling streets of Berlin, and suddenly, you catch a whiff of something irresistible – that unmistakable aroma of sizzling sausages and spicy curry sauce.

You follow your nose to a humble little food stand, where a friendly vendor is dishing out plates of piping hot Currywurst like it’s nobody’s business. You eagerly order a serving, watching in anticipation as they expertly slice the juicy sausage, smother it in that tangy curry sauce, and sprinkle it with a generous helping of curry powder.

Finally, you take that first glorious bite – and oh, what a sensation! The savory sausage, the zesty sauce, the perfect balance of flavors dancing on your taste buds like a culinary symphony. It’s comfort food at its finest, a taste of Berlin’s vibrant street culture served up on a paper plate.

So, whether you’re a local Berliner or a curious traveler, Currywurst is a must-try delicacy at Curry 61 that’ll have you hooked from the very first bite. Just be warned – once you’ve experienced the magic of Currywurst here, there’s no going back!

~ Chef Vito...

TL;DR It's so cheap and very good! Go treat yourself to one. Just don't go out of your way to eat here

People praising this currywurst as the best in Berlin, so I had to try it. It looked like every other currywurst so I didn't take a picture. My main instinct was that it's such a simple dish, there's no much you can do to make it better.

My instincts were correct, but this does not mean I didn't enjoy myself. For less than 5€, you get a well fried juicy sausage smothered with their special sauce and plenty of curry blend. The person at the counter was also very kind and energetic and completed the experience!

The sauce itself is mildly special, basically a fruitier ketchup with a secret spice (which I suspect is garam masala or similar, but I don't know), and the Curry spice is just curry with cumin. Very good eating, above average currywurst, the fame is not warrented in my opinion, still 5 stars because it is absolutely worth the price and was...

First try of Currywurst, and not really knowing what to expect, was pleasantly surprised! Walked past here a few times and there was often a queue as well as a crowd of people sat along the wall outside. We called in one evening when it was quieter and managed to stand at the table inside.

The sausage itself was the highlight, for sure. Much better quality than I expected it to be. The sauce is more of a sweet curry, not particularly spicy hot, but tasty. Opted for chips with ours, which were less good, tasted a bit greasy, maybe because it was late in the day, and there was probably a bit too much mayo & ketchup on top. Think just getting a couple of Currywurst on their own would be a...