Curry Wolf

Curry Wolf on Unter den Linden: Berlin currywurst opposite the Adlon

The Curry Wolf stand at Unter den Linden 77 sits about as centrally as anything in Berlin can. The Hotel Adlon is directly opposite, the Brandenburg Gate is a few steps away and the station of the same name is practically on the doorstep. Tables and chairs stand outside, so the sausage can be eaten with a view of the gate. The family business also runs a second and older stand on the Ku’damm.

The currywurst comes with or without skin, and that is what sets it apart from many other stands in the city. Without skin counts as the typical Berlin version, with skin it turns crisper and more roasted. It costs 4.30 euros, and alongside it there are twice-fried chips, bread rolls developed specially for the stand, a curry meatball, a vegan currywurst and vegan nuggets. The house sauce is called Opium, a hot chilli and tomato mixture with fresh onions that comes free with the sausage. Sausage, rolls and sauces all come from Berlin production.

Currywurst in a jar, gin and vouchers as a gift for men

What makes Curry Wolf interesting for this list is everything you can take home. The currywurst is sold in swing-top jars, singly or in packs, together with the Opium sauce and a house ketchup. The most popular gift is the Berliner Currywurst Gin, which goes over the counter at 19.50 euros.

Anyone who wants to make more of it reaches for one of the ready-made boxes combining sausage, sauce and gin. Alternatively there are vouchers for a Berlin menu for two people or for the gourmet version, redeemable at both stands. For larger groups the catering service is built for high volumes and brings the sausage to company parties and weddings. Anyone walking over from the Brandenburg Gate for a quick bite is served in minutes, and anyone who needs a present leaves with a jar in their bag.