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# Affordable Street Food Eateries
Curry 61 Serves Up Berlin's Favorite Sausage-Based Snack

By Justin Lam | Published 2018-12-11 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curry-61
References: [curry61.de](http://www.curry61.de/)

Currywurst is often considered to be the de facto street food of Berlin and while there are plenty of options available in the city, few are as good as [Curry 61](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curry-smugglers). Located right by the art4berlin GALLERY, Curry 61 is a popular eatery for both locals and tourists, with lines often extending down the street. The menu is incredibly basic, focusing specifically on [currywurst and fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-cheese-fries-burrito), while also being incredibly affordable.

While the traditional currywurst is comprised of a steamed pork sausage, Curry 61 is one of the few currywurst eateries in the city that offers a [vegetarian option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-isnt-pork-sausages). In addition to serving its signature dish, Curry 61 also allows diners to purchase a bottle of the restaurant's signature curry ketchup.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.3/10
- Popularity: 74% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Vegetarian Street Food:** The rise of vegetarian options in street food eateries presents an opportunity for businesses to cater to the growing demand for plant-based alternatives.
- **Artisanal Fast Food:** Offering high-quality, gourmet versions of popular street food dishes can disrupt the fast food industry by appealing to consumers seeking a more elevated dining experience.
- **Signature Condiments:** Creating unique and flavorful condiments, like Curry 61's signature curry ketchup, can provide a distinctive offering that sets a street food eatery apart from its competitors.

### Where This Applies

- **Food Service:** The affordable street food trend opens up opportunities for food service businesses to explore new and innovative ways of serving quick and delicious meals to customers.
- **Restaurant:** Restaurants can tap into the street food trend by incorporating signature street food dishes into their menus, offering a convenient and casual dining experience to their customers.
- **Condiment Manufacturing:** The demand for unique and flavorful condiments is growing, creating a niche market for condiment manufacturers to develop and distribute specialty sauces and seasonings.

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