Exploring Even More Sausages Around the World

Katie Coy, Managing Editor | May 15, 2024 12:00 pm | Add a comment | 113 reads

The world of sausages is endless, well perhaps not literally endless, but definitely too much to fit in one post! Which is why we’re taking another dive into sausages across the globe. Many sausages in our previous sausages around the world post and this post will be available to try at our Sausage Fest this weekend (May 17-19), for more details on all succulent sausages and hot dogs, check out the posts below:

Philippines: Longganisa

Longganisa is a type of Filipino sausage known for its savory and slightly sweet flavor. Made from ground pork mixed with various spices like garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sometimes sugar, its taste can vary across different regions of the Philippines. Longganisa can be enjoyed grilled, fried, or even steamed and is often served with garlic rice and fried eggs, making it a popular breakfast dish.

Where to find in Beijing: Mesa Madre

Mesa Madre 梅萨妈妈
Building 7, Jianwai SOHO East, Henghui Donglu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区恒惠东路建外SOHO东区7号楼一层717A
Hours: Tue-Sun 11am-9pm
Phone: 131 2048 2745, 134 3638 5810

Brazil: Linguiça Calabresa

Linguiça calabresa is a variant of the Portuguese linguiça sausage and was first created by Italian immigrants in Sao Paolo, Brazil who wanted to replicate spicy Calabrian sausage. It’s made from pork mince seasoned with Calabrese chili pepper, onion, garlic, paprika and other spices. It’s a popular topping for pizzas as well as at churrasco, aka Brazilian barbecue, gatherings.

Where to find in Beijing: Any of Latina’s branches, plus they'll be at Sausage Fest!

Latina (Grand Summit branch)
2/F Grand Summit, 19 Dongfang Donglu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区东方东路19号亮马桥外交办公大楼官舍2楼201号
Hours: 11am-3pm, 5-10pm
Phone: 010 8531 5287

Czech Republic: Jitrnice

Jitrnice is a traditional Czech sausage made from a combination of pork meat, offal (often liver or heart) and barley or rice, and it boasts a hearty texture and a robust taste. Seasoned with garlic, marjoram, and other spices, jitrnice offers a delightful blend of savory and aromatic flavors. The sausage is normally boiled or steamed and is often served sliced and accompanied by mustard and fresh bread.

Where to find in Beijing: Prague Restaurant

Prague Restaurant 布拉格餐厅
1F, BUPT Jinjiang Hotel, 10 Xitucheng Lu, Haidian District
海淀区西土城路10号北邮锦江酒店一层
Hours: Sun-Thu 10am-10.30pm, Fri-Sat 10am-11pm
Phone: 132 6980 8099, 187 2233 1991

**Russia: Moskovskaya Sausage**

A traditional Russian sausage similar to the Polish kielbasa, moskovskaya sausage is a smoked and salt-cured sausage with a rich, smoky flavor. It’s normally made from a mixture of both pork and beef, which is lightly smoked with garlic, pepper and other spices. It’s normally enjoyed as part of a meat or sausage platter, as an antipasto, or in a sandwich.

Where to find in Beijing: Most Russian restaurants in Beijing serve a variety of Russian sausages like Traktirr Restaurant and any of Russian Kitchen's locations.

Traktirr Restaurant 老井俄式餐厅
1A Xiyangguan Hutong, Beizhongjie, Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng District
东城区东直门内大街北中街西羊管胡同甲1号
Hours: 10.30am-11pm
Phone: 010 6403 1690, 188 1034 7410

Russian Kitchen 俄士厨房

1F, A-B Yuanyang Guanghua International, 10 Jintong Xilu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区金桐西路10号远洋光华国际A-B座1层底商
Hours: 11am-10pm
Phone: 010 6396 9999, 175 3105 2769

Japan: Tsukune

Japanese tsukune can be seen as a kind of hybrid between a skewered sausage or skewered meatballs, depending on how they are shaped. A traditional yakitori dish, it’s made from finely ground chicken, typically mixed with seasonings like garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and green onions. The mixture is shaped into small balls or sausages, skewered, and grilled until golden brown and juicy. It’s often brushed with a sweet and savory glaze made from soy sauce, mirin and sugar, and finished with a garnish of sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Where to find in Beijing: Numerous Japanese restaurants across Beijing serve tsukune and a personal favorite of ours is Beyond Yakitori.

Beyond Yakitori
1 South Bungalow, 2 Xinyuanxili Zhongjie, Zuojiazhuang Jiedao, Chaoyang District
朝阳区左家庄街道新源西里中街2号楼南侧平房1号
Hours: 6-10.30pm
Phone: 132 6938 9033

Beijing: Old Beijing Sausage

Old Beijing Sausage or 老北京粉肠 lǎo běijīng fěncháng, is a beloved old Beijing dish and one variant of 粉肠 fěncháng, a type of sausage that is popular in Northeast China and characterized by mixing pork with starch powder. It’s thought to have gotten its inspiration from Russian sausage, which came to Beijing with White Russians who fled into Northeast China following the Russian Civil War. Old Beijing Sausage is made from pork mince combined with starch – usually potato starch is used – and seasoned with a mixture of Chinese spices like ginger, garlic, spring onions, pepper and soy sauce. The sausage is normally boiled or steamed, though sometimes it is also air-dried or smoked to enhance its flavor profile and preserve its freshness. It’s normally sliced thinly and served as a snack or appetizer.

Where to find in Beijing: Menkuang Hutong Bainian Luzhu

Menkuang Hutong Bainian Luzhu 门框胡同百年卤煮
2A Zhaodengyu Lu, Xicheng District
西城区赵登禹路甲2号
Hours: 9.30-2am
Phone: 135 2124 6688, 186 1843 6488

Kazakhstan: Kazy

Kazy is a Kazakh horse sausage that is also eaten in other Central Asian countries such as Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. It’s typically made from horse rib meat seasoned with a blend of spices including garlic, black pepper, and sometimes cumin. Kazy is normally smoked or air-dried and then boiled before serving. It is mostly enjoyed as an appetizer but can also be incorporated into other dishes such as beshbarmak – one of Kazakhstan’s national dishes.

Where to find in Beijing: Makor Cave

Makor Cave 寻味丝路•美克洞學館寻味丝路餐厅
3F, 99 Chaoyangmen Waidajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区朝阳门外大街99号3层
Hours: 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-9pm
Phone: 010 8569 3185

Taiwan: Ian-chhiâng

Ian-chhiâng, also known as Taiwanese sausage, is a popular street food delicacy in Taiwan. It’s typically made from a mixture of fatty pork and garlic, flavored with rice wine, soy sauce, a five-spice blend, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Sometimes chili powder and red pepper are also added. It’s air-dried and then normally grilled or pan-fried before serving.

Where to find in Beijing: Tanch Studio

Tanch Studio 谈食
East Side, 13 Dashanzi Beili, Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区酒仙桥路大山子北里13号楼东侧
Hours: 11am-8.30pm
Phone: 010 6438 1694, 139 1134 9503

Germany: Thüringer Rostbratwurst

With so many German sausages to choose from, it’s hard to pinpoint just one to highlight. We've already looked at the famous bratwurst in the previous post, and Thüringer rostbratwurst is another of the more famous German sausages. Created in the Thuringia region of Germany, the earliest known recipe for the Thüringer rostbratwurst dates all the way back to 1613. Only finely minced pork, beef, or sometimes veal are used to make this sausage and they are known for their distinctive flavorings of marjoram, caraway, garlic, salt and pepper, and their long length – some regulations state they must be at least 15cm long. They are often grilled or fried and served with mustard and bread, making them a popular choice at festivals and outdoor gatherings.

Where to find in Beijing: Thüringer rostbratwurst is available at most of the numerous German restaurants in Beijing like Paulaner and Schindlers Tankstelle, plus numerous vendors will be serving them at our Sausage Fest!

Schindlers Tankstelle (Sanlitun branch)
10 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区三里屯北小街10号
Hours: 11am-midnight
Phone: 010-64631108

Paulaner
1/F, Yansha Youyi Shopping City, 52 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区亮马桥路52号燕莎友谊商城F1
Hours: 11.30am-1am
Phone: 010 6465 3388, 010 6410 4212

UK: Cumberland

Cumberland sausages are a traditional British delicacy renowned for their distinctive coiled shape. The sausage originated in the historic county of Cumberland, England, hence the name. It’s made with chopped, not ground or minced, pork giving the sausage a coarse texture, normally flavored with black peppers, sage, mace and nutmeg. Now this is one big sausage, with some measuring up to 50cm long! It’s traditionally served with mashed potatoes and onion gravy – a variation of the classic British dish bangers and mash.

Where to find in Beijing: Beersmith

Beersmith
1/F, Hotel Jen Beijing, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街1号新国贸饭店1层
Hours: Sun-Thu 11-2am, Fri-Sat 11-3am
Phone: 010 8647 1098

US: Hot Dog Sausage

Finally, we have the humble US hot dog sausage which draws inspiration from the German frankfurter and wiener. Hot dog sausages are made primarily from finely ground pork, beef, or a combination of both, and are normally seasoned simply with salt, garlic and paprika. They’re, of course, typically served in a hot dog bun with a variety of toppings and condiments, with many cities and regions across the US having their own distinctive take on this classic American dish.

Where to find in Beijing: hot dog sausages can be found at any of the numerous hot dog restaurants in Beijing – many of which will be at our Sausage Fest – but one of the most traditional US hot dog offerings can be found at Shake Shack.

Shake Shack (Sanlitun branch)
Taikooli South, Sanlitun, Chaoyang District
朝阳区三里屯路太古里南区s9-12a、12b
Hours: 7am-10pm
Phone: 010 6466 6508

Sausage Fest will be taking place at FFC South Square on May 17 from 4-9pm and on May 18 and 19 from 11am-9pm. Early bird tickets are RMB 25, VIP tickets are RMB 108 and tickets on the door are RMB 35. You can purchase tickets by scanning the QR code in the poster above.

FFC South Square 北京财富金融中心（FFC）南广场
5 Sanhuan Zhonglu, Hujialou Jiedao, Chaoyang District
朝阳区呼家楼街道东三环中路5号

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