What are some of the must-see cuisines in Austria? No. 10 Fried Chicken BackhendlNo. 9 Viennese roast beef RostbratenNo. 8 Mozart Chocolate Balls MozartkugelNo. 7 Beer Hall WinstubNo. 6 Croissants KipferlNo. 5 Cafes CaféNo. 4 Sacher Cake SachertorteNo. 3 Viennese schnitzel Wiener SchnitzelNo. 2 boiled beef in clear soup TafelspitzNo. 1 The oldest restaurant in the world: St. Peter Stiftskulinarium

When it comes to the most iconic cuisines in Europe, you may first think of French, Italian and Spanish cuisine. In stark contrast, "dark cuisine" British cuisine is versus rough German cuisine.

When it comes to Austrian cuisine, the image is relatively vague, and some people may even complain: "Such a small Central European country, what other cuisines are you talking about?" ”

But in history, Austria was a powerful party that competed with European powers such as Britain, France, Germany, and Russia for the Central Plains. It was only because of the outdated and decaying system, the failure to keep pace with modernization, and the difficulty of multi-ethnic management that it gradually lagged behind other competitors and eventually collapsed in World War I.

In Austria's heyday, imperial diets were quite influential on the European continent. Marie Antoinette, the "Deficit Queen", as an Austrian princess, brought colorful Austrian pastries to France; accordingly, French cooking techniques such as clear soup were also transmitted to Austria and became mainstream cooking techniques.

Today, let's introduce the top ten gastronomic experiences that should not be missed when traveling to Austria

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<h1>No. 10 Fried Chicken Backhendl</h1>

You may ask: when you go to Austria, what kind of fried chicken do you eat?

But fried chicken is indeed one of the most popular foods in Austria right now. In traditional Viennese cuisine, fried food represented by Viennese schnitzel is an important part, and this eating habit has been passed down to this day and is still popular.

Unlike fast-food American or Korean fried chicken, Austrian fried chicken is a formal dish that can be regarded as a "chicken version" of Viennese schnitzel.

When Viennese cuisine first took shape, it was influenced by many French cooking, so French dishes such as le Cordon Bleu chicken rolls were also popular.

Recommended: Bärenwirt

This old Tavern of Salzburg was built in 1663 and is marked by a large bear. As one of the most popular pubs in the region, it is popular with young people and tourists and is overcrowded all year round.

His fried chicken is known as "Austria's most delicious fried chicken", and under the skin of the golden crisp breadcrumbs, wrapped in tender and juicy chicken, paired with a cup of cool local beer, you can understand how fried chicken can dominate the Austrian stomach.

<h1>No. 9 Viennese roast beef Rostbraten</h1>

Viennese-style roast beef is not the large piece of grilled meat that we think of grilled over an open fire, but is closer to the old Beijing barbecue or Japanese teppanyaki.

After cutting the steak into strips, it is first grilled on a hot iron plate until it is tender on the outside and tender on the inside, locking in the gravy, and then serving with the sauce, fried onions and other vegetables.

Depending on the difference between the meat used and the sauce and side dishes, viennese barbecue has many variations. In addition to meat, there are also methods of using offal such as beef liver.

Recommended: Wiener Rathauskeller

Built in 1899, this veteran restaurant is located in Vienna's City Hall, where Running Brothers was featured in the Austrian special.

Wiener Rathauskeller runs traditional Viennese cuisine, where you can sample a variety of classic Austrian delicacies. In particular, Austrian-style barbecue is a signature work recommended by the store.

<h1>No. 8 Mozart Chocolate Ball Mozartkugel</h1>

When you visit Austria, the most classic souvenir is undoubtedly this small and delicate chocolate ball. From the outside to the inside, it is roughly composed of dark chocolate, praline cream, pistachios and other layers.

You're probably most familiar with the red "Mirabell" plaque with Mozart's oil paintings, but you can buy them almost everywhere in the shops that sell Austrian tourist goods.

But the most authentic is the royal blue "Fürst" card, the Salzburg candy shop built in 1884 and the first to develop the Mozart ball, named after the city light Mozart. (Yes, it has nothing to do with Mozart...) ）

After Mozart's ball became popular, it was imitated by many candy manufacturers in Austria and Germany. In order to defend its founding rights, Fürst has repeatedly filed lawsuits over the years, and finally obtained the commercial logo of "authentic Salzburg Mozart Ball".

Recommended: Fürst

In fact, Mirabell has made many improvements to Fürst's original Mozart ball, especially as the internal structure has become more complex. Coupled with the continuous sponsorship of the Mozart Foundation, it has almost become synonymous with Mozart ball.

But if you come to Salzburg in person, it is still recommended to take a visit to Fürst and feel the most classical and authentic flavor of Mozart ball.

<h1>No. 7 Beer Hall Winstub</h1>

Austria has historically been Germany's most powerful state, and Austrians and Germans share the same roots – and of course, they love beer as well.

The Beer of Theo is in the same vein, not in the exquisite and complex style of the Belgian monasteries, but in a direct and heroic way to present a rich malt aroma. This is due to the Beer Purity Act of 1516, which stipulates that beer can only be brewed from barley, hops and water.

Whether in Austria or Germany, it is important to socialize with friends in a crowded beer hall. As a foreigner, even if you can't understand the language of the people around you, you will also be touched by the hustle and bustle of the atmosphere.

Beer halls usually serve simple food, often a variety of sausages, breads and fried foods. Definitely not exquisite, but very solid and full, it is best used for drinking.

Recommended: Augustiner Bräu

Built in 1621, this old brewery has the largest tavern in Austria, with an indoor area of 5,000 square meters and an even larger outdoor beer garden with more than 1,400 seats!

Augustiner uses 400 years of classic recipes and flavors, and the quality is natural. If you are interested in brewing beer, you can also participate in a winery tour opened by his family.

<h1>No. 6 Croissants Kipferl</h1>

Vienna's first contribution to the confectionery world is the variety of "Viennese pastries": i.e. croissants, briosho, raisin rolls, etc., which are made with a lot of butter, between bread and pastries.

In 1839, the Austrian industrialist August Zang opened the "Viennoise "Viennoise" in Paris, introducing Viennese pastries to France, which is now popular all over the world as an important part of French culture.

One of the representatives is undoubtedly the croissant, called croissant in French, based on the traditional Austrian bread Kipferl. The difference is that the French canon is made of puff pastry, while the Austrian style is ordinary bread dough.

Legend has it that in 1683 the Ottoman Turkish army besieged Vienna and tried to dig tunnels to sneak in, but was inadvertently cracked by a baker. To commemorate this victory, this crescent-shaped bread was created based on the Ottoman star and moon flag.

Recommended: Café Tomaselli

Built in 1700, Café Tomaselli is the oldest café in Austria. Its long history has made it a legendary shop in Salzburg, and even Mozart was a regular visitor to his house.

Café Tomaselli prides itself on its breakfast, the most unmissable of which is the original version of the Austrian croissant. Pair it with an authentic Viennese coffee to understand the long-standing saying: "A good day starts with breakfast at Tomaselli." ”

<h1>No. 5 Cafe</h1>

Since the introduction of coffee to Vienna, café culture has flourished here. In 2011, "Vienna Café Culture" was even selected as UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

The Austrian writer Zweig described Vienna's café culture this way: "Essentially, it's a democratic club where everyone can sit for hours just by buying a cheap cup of coffee, chatting, writing, playing cards, collecting mail, and reading an unlimited number of newspapers and magazines." ”

Viennese taste for coffee is not limited to the variety of coffee beans or brewing techniques. They are more keen to add cream, syrups, liqueurs, ice cream and other ingredients to blend coffee into a more gorgeous and interesting drink.

Pastries are the pride of Austrian cuisine and thrive in cafés. In Vienna, almost every café has its own signature style and specialty coffee, which is a match made in heaven.

Viennese cafés are not only a place to drink coffee and eat cakes, they also often serve a hearty breakfast or meal. It can be said that just like the tea houses in Guangdong, even if you spend a whole day here, your stomach will not burn out.

Recommended: Café Central

Opened in 1876, the Central Café is probably vienna's most famous café. Countless political, cultural and artistic celebrities have gathered here to communicate.

The grandeur of the central café symbolizes the glorious history and prestige of this famous shop. Here, you can taste the most authentic Austrian cuisine and feel the most authentic Viennese café culture.

<h1>No. 4 Sachertorte</h1>

Austrian cakes (torte) are widely available, and each pastry shop and café has its own style. However, the most concerned Viennese cake is also the Sacher cake.

The Sacher cake is actually a chocolate cake wrapped in a chocolate shell with an apricot jam coating in the middle. Usually served with cream, as well as Viennese coffee or hot chocolate.

The Sacher cake was born in 1832 by Franz Sacher, a young apprentice at the Metternich mansion.

Since then, the descendants of the Sach family have experienced ups and downs, and the cake recipe has changed hands many times. For this cake, the Sach hotel owned by the Sach family has been wrestling with another old café, Demel, for many years before shaking hands.

Recommended: Café Sacher &amp; Demel

To taste the Sach cake, the first choice is to come to the Sah Café on the first floor of the Sach Hotel and experience the orthodox Sah service.

As an attached café of the Sach Hotel, you can come here for breakfast. Sach cakes are accompanied by a classic Viennese breakfast.

Built in 1786 as a former confectionery shop, Demeer was highly regarded by the Austro-Hungarian high society. In particular, Violet Sheba is the favorite of Princess Sisi.

When the Sach Hotel went bankrupt, Edward Sach Jr. came to work at Demeer and brought with him the secret recipe for cakes held by the Sach family. To this day, Demel claims that his family's Sach cake is the most authentic recipe.

<h1>No. 3 Viennese schnitzel Wiener Schnitzel</h1>

If you choose a dish that represents Vienna or Austria, it must be Viennese schnitzel.

There are many opinions about the origin of schnitzel, the most mainstream of which is that it comes from Milan, Italy. The Habsburgs once had jurisdiction over the Lombardy-Venetian kingdom, and it was normal for the food in the capital city of Milan to flow into Vienna.

Viennese make schnitzel, preferring tender and juicy veal. In fact, the European Union stipulates that only schnitzel made with veal can be called "Viennese schnitzel". There are also schnitzel made with pork, chicken and even vegetarian food.

An authentic Piece of Viennese Schnitzel needs to be thoroughly flattened to make the meat softer and tenderer. Then drag the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs in turn to make the crust golden and crispy, and lock in the gravy. Finally, it is slowly fried in butter or lard, so it is particularly aromatic.

Recommended: Figlmüller

Founded in 1905, Figlmüller is Vienna's hottest schnitzel shop and has been selling almost exclusively for a hundred years.

Figlmüller chose pork tenderloin and flattened it to an area larger than a human face. The larger the steak, the more difficult it is to control the heat, reflecting the rich experience of the store.

The old shop in Wolfzeile has a glorious history of making only pork cutlets, while the Baeckerstrasse branch offers steaks and more Austrian dishes.

<h1>No. 2 Boiled beef in clear soup Tafelspitz</h1>

According to a 1912 account, Emperor Franz Joseph, the husband of Princess Sisi, loved the dish of boiled beef in clear soup.

In German, Tafelspitz means "buttocks meat". In fact, many parts can be boiled, but only the tip of the buttocks can make a fat but not greasy, thin and not woody texture, which is the best part recommended by Austrians.

The consommé ( consommé ) , which determines the quality of the beef cooked in the broth , is so fresh that it's delicious and clear to the bottom, requires a lot of high-quality ingredients, and is patiently boiled and clarified.

Based on this pure and fresh beef broth, garnish such as pancake shreds and liver balls, you can concoct a variety of delicious Austrian soups, which is a classic dish not to be missed in Austria.

Recommended store: Plachutta

This beef specialty restaurant is very popular in Vienna, and the walls are plastered with photos of the owner and celebrities from all walks of life.

Plachutta specializes in boiled beef in clear soups, using the highest quality Austrian beef, and the selection of ingredients includes a variety of delicious parts of the beef, so that customers can choose according to their personal preferences.

The waiter will explain in detail the steps of tasting the boiled beef in clear soup, so that every diner can enjoy the gastronomic experience of the Austrian emperor like a gourmet.

<h1>No. 1 The oldest restaurant in the world: St. Peter Stiftskulinarium</h1>

Finally came to the first place! Can you imagine what it's like to eat at a restaurant that's been around for thousands of years?

St. of Salzburg Peter Stiftskulinarium is the oldest restaurant in the world on record. In an 803-year-old historical document, one of Charlemagne's cronies mentioned the restaurant for the first time.

The restaurant was originally located in an old monastery, and today it is the Church of St. Peter. Peter Abbey) part. The main venue of the restaurant is integrated with the cave, permeating the deep vicissitudes of history.

Despite being a "thousand-year-old shop", St. Peter Stiftskulinarium has no sense of staleness. The chef uses high-quality ingredients from the local area and combines his own rich creativity to create excellent Continental cuisine.

As one of the leading local shops, St. Peter Stiftskulinarium is a popular wedding venue in Salzburg, and many schools and companies also rent venues to host large-scale events.