In Germany, however, that list of cultural icons would also include döner kebab, the legendary Berlin street food (often consumed after raving to hard techno beats in a dark, sweaty bunker).

Under Turkey's proposal, beef would be required to come from cattle that is at least 16 months old, and be marinated with specific amounts of fat, yogurt or milk, onion, salt, thyme, and pepper.

You've had gyros. You've had shawarma. But have you had a true German-style Döner Kebab? Döner Haus Managing Director Eddie ...

The European Commission must decide by Sept. 24 whether 11 objections to the application, including from Germany’s Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, have merit.

People stand in the line to buy doner kebab while the Turkish cook prepares the doner kebabs, in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi) ...