You have to be brave! The region's specialities are Saumagen (pig's stomach), usually stuffed with potatoes, and the equally daunting Pferdewurst (horsemeat sausage), a stadium favourite. If that sounds a little too adventurous, don't worry - fans in Kaiserslautern have a great appetite for chips and burgers too.

Old World: Das Spinnrädl Eat a bowl of freshly-made soup or a hearty goulash at this cosy tavern, located in Kaiserslautern's oldest timber-framed building (Schillerstrasse 1). Portions are big and prices reasonable.

Curry Fever: India Palace
In the heart of the city, this friendly restaurant (Grüner Graben 21) offers reasonably-priced curries, Tandoori dishes and other Indian treats in authentic curry house surroundings.

Meal With A View: 21 lounge
For a stylish meal, take the elevator to the 21st floor of Kaiserslautern's high-rise town hall (Willy-Brandt-Platz 1) and tuck in to Asian-style fusion cuisine while gazing out over the city.