Neukölln's Latest Sensation: Fried Chicken Haven - Humble Pie
In the vibrant neighbourhood of Neukölln, Berlin, a new fried chicken restaurant has been causing a stir. Humble Pie, located at Reuterstr. 57, is catering to all spice preferences with its unique take on Nashville hot chicken.
Originating in the 1930s in Nashville, Tennessee, the spicy dish has a colourful history linked to Thornton Prince III and his girlfriend, Andre Prince Jeffries. According to legend, after a late-night out, Prince's girlfriend sought to punish him by serving fried chicken slathered with an excess of cayenne pepper. To the surprise of both, Prince loved the spicy dish, which led to the creation of what is now known as hot chicken. Andre Prince Jeffries later developed this recipe further, founding Prince's Hot Chicken Shack, an iconic establishment in Nashville to this day.
Nashville hot chicken is characterised by its crispy fried chicken coated in a spicy paste often made from cayenne pepper, hot sauce, and sometimes honey for a sweet heat. It has grown far beyond its Southern roots, becoming a popular dish across the United States and internationally, with numerous variations and fast food chains like Dave's Hot Chicken contributing to its spread.
At Humble Pie, customers can choose their heat level for Nashville hot chicken, ranging from 'Southern' to 'seriously hot'. For those with zero heat tolerance, a honey-butter option is available. The menu also includes barbeque-inspired sides like oozy mac and cheese, buttery cornbread, and a wedge salad.
Chef-owner Chris Haskins developed a passion for Southern-style fried chicken, a type of comfort food he grew up with in Atlanta, Louisiana, and North Carolina. Haskins' culinary journey began young, working at farmers' markets and catering events. In 2021, Haskins took over the business from the restaurant's founder, Sarah Durante, who started Humble Pie as a food truck in 2015.
Humble Pie also offers a full bar, serving beer, margaritas, and more. For those with a sweet tooth, the restaurant offers pies, including the tangy-yet-creamy key lime pie. The restaurant's food truck still makes occasional pop-up appearances.
Follow Humble Pie on Instagram for menu updates and food truck locations, and experience a taste of Nashville in the heart of Berlin.
- In the world of fashion-and-beauty and lifestyle bloggers, one might find an increasing number of posts about travel experiences that include a visit to a local fried chicken restaurant serving global cuisines, like Humble Pie in Berlin.
- Aside from the spicy Nashville hot chicken, Humble Pie's food-and-drink offerings also extend to a full bar, made-from-scratch pies for those with a sweet tooth, and barbeque-inspired sides, such as oozy mac and cheese and buttery cornbread, embodying the comfortable and homely atmosphere associated with home-and-garden environments.
- With a focus on providing a unique and exciting dining experience for all spice preferences, Humble Pie's diversified menu blends the traditional flavors of Southern-style fried chicken, originating in Nashville, Tennessee, with creative twists and contemporary adaptations popular across the globe., such as Dave's Hot Chicken's offering.
