German Butchery

6/28/2025

This morning, the person repairing the window screens at our house came by to finish the job. It was nice to get that taken care of at last—no more buzzing intruders or midnight mosquito raids.

In the afternoon, my wife and I went out for lunch at the German Butchery—a well-known and beloved institution here in Kigali, Rwanda. Open since 2013, the German Butchery has built a reputation for top-notch meats, homemade sausages, and a deli counter that would make even the most die-hard vegetarians pause in admiration. It’s run by a German-Rwandan couple who’ve masterfully combined Bavarian butchering standards with local flavors and hospitality. Over the years, it’s become a go-to spot not just for expats craving a taste of home, but for locals who appreciate quality and consistency.

I ordered the curry sausage with chips and a fresh salad, paired with an ice-cold Mützig beer—because sometimes, life calls for a little indulgence. My wife went for the sliced beef stroganoff, which was rich, tender, and full of flavor. She nodded approvingly after the first bite, which is her version of a standing ovation.

After our meal, we stocked up on a generous selection of meats—sausages, steaks, deli slices, and probably enough bacon to get suspicious looks at customs (if we were traveling, which we’re not). My wife, who has made it very clear she does not trust the mystery cuts at the local supermarket—“What part of the cow is this supposed to be?!”—insists on buying all our meat exclusively from the German Butchery. Honestly, I’m pretty sure she’d rather become a vegetarian than buy meat from anywhere else. If the apocalypse comes and the Butchery ever closes, she’s going to start raising chickens and cattle in our backyard.

Thankfully, traffic wasn’t too bad today, so the drive back home was smooth. The rest of the afternoon was quiet—we just relaxed and took it easy. All in all, a simple but very satisfying day, seasoned with good food, a little laughter, and the comforting sound of properly repaired window screens.