Did you know that nearly 20 percent of Alaskans define themselves as having German heritage? It should be no surprise that our state is home to several great German restaurants, and there’s one right here in Anchorage that serves schnitzel so big it falls off the sides of the plate. Check out West Berlin

For tasty, authentic German food, head to West Berlin. No…not that West Berlin - it’s long gone. This one is right here in Anchorage.

Sammy Afe/Google You’ll find West Berlin at 4133 Mountain View Dr., Anchorage, AK 99508.

You’ll feel right at home here. The restaurant has a modern vibe, but the service and food are old-fashioned.

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You’ll find all kinds of German comfort food on the menu. From currywurst served alongside spaetzle to schweinebraten (a German pork roast dish), everything here is authentic as can be.

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If schnitzel is what you crave, you’ve come to the right place. West Berlin makes its schnitzel with either pork or chicken, and you can get it plain, jagerschnitzel (with mushroom gravy, lemon, and parsley) or rahmschnitzel (with paprika cream sauce, mushrooms and onions).

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No matter which schnitzel you choose, you’ll find that it’s fork-tender and perfectly seasoned.

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We hope you brought your appetite - this schnitzel is so big that it doesn’t even fit on the plate!

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What’s the perfect pairing for German food? Beer, of course! West Elm has a large selection.

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Stop by West Berlin for lunch Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and for dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.. The restaurant is open on Sundays from noon to 8 p.m..

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Make sure to follow West Berlin’s Facebook page to see what’s new there, and tag all the friends you want to bring with you to this charming German restaurant!

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You’ll find West Berlin at 4133 Mountain View Dr., Anchorage, AK 99508.

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