Curry61

Freshly Cooked Sauce at Alexanderplatz

Between the World Clock and the Congress Centre, the square is loud, hectic, and crowded, and right in the middle stands Curry61. The family business has a second address at Hackescher Markt, but the stand at Alexanderplatz 2 is the more visible of the two and is located directly on one of the most frequented paths in the city centre. What distinguishes it from many neighbours is its approach to the sauce: it is cooked fresh several times a day, instead of being prepared once and then kept warm. The vegetables for it come market-fresh from Brandenburg; frozen goods are not processed. The currywurst comes from a Berlin butcher, and the fries are freshly fried in good oil. So, if you want a quick bite at Alexanderplatz, you won’t get a pre-made product here, but rather a kitchen that starts from scratch every morning. This is especially noticeable in the sauce, which tastes fresher and less sticky than the standard fare in the area.

Vegan Truffle Mayonnaise as a Signature Dish

The real specialty of Curry61 is not among the sausages, but among the sauces. The vegan currywurst comes with a vegan truffle mayonnaise, made with real summer truffle. This is unusual for a snack bar and explains why people who usually avoid currywurst stands also queue here. A classic vegan mayonnaise is also on the menu, so the entire order can be put together without animal products. This is not a matter of course at Alexanderplatz. The location is one of the best connected in the entire city: Alexanderplatz station, with U2, U5, U8 and S-Bahn lines S3, S5, S7, and S9, is a good two hundred meters away; trams M4, M5, and M6 stop even closer, and regional trains and the airport express also depart from here. The stand does not have a public price list; the board at the counter provides information. Hackescher Markt is only a few minutes away from here, should Alexanderplatz be too busy. Seating is scarce here; food is predominantly eaten standing.