Abendessen im Fleischerei Domke

Tonight we went to have dinner at 'Fleischerei Domke'. This place is pretty much a butcher that also serves a nice selection of hearty German meals. This is really close to our apartment and I have been eyeing it off daily!

With the weather at a cosy minus 6 degrees and snowing it was a great night to try it out.

The place doesn't have much of a street presence, but it is on the main street in this area "Warschauerstrasse" and the lit up menu on the outside has been a tantalising invite ever since we arrived in Berlin. Look at those prices!

We went inside and ordered an Eisbein (Boiled pork hock) and a schnitzel, priced at 5 Euros each. After ordering, two ladies swung into action. One went out the back for the Eisbein, and one dished up the schnitzel in front of us.

I wasn't expecting this all to happen so quick and within about 30 seconds we had paid our 10 Euros and had our meals in hand.

We then went to the basic eating area, which is a small side room with some tables mostly for standing. We stood briefly while some lovers smooched on nearby bench and chairs. They promptly left and we swooped in, grabbed their seats and got started on our meals.

The schnitzel was okay, well portioned but slightly tough. I guess that is the downside of having it ready and waiting is that it sits in some warmer until ordered. Still tasty though and well worth its 5 Euros.

My Eisbein was very tender and tasted great. Typical with this dish is that you get more fat and bone than meat. What meat you do get is very tasty.

We were both very full and satisfied with our meals and will definitely be coming back to try some of the other dishes.

All up, including our walk to and from the apartment, we were only gone for 35 minutes! Fast food German style. What a country.