I have to say that French restaurant or chefs are not my favourite as they insist on serving steak still mooing or as they call it blue. Basically shown the grill and plated up. Almost raw!
They get very offended if you ask for it to be even medium rare.
Germany is very rustic in comparison. Lots of pork products and chunky vegetables. I think I'd call it hearty food in the old sense of the word...filling.
Nothing beats British pub food or a full English breakfast!
My favourite of all meals is a full English breakfast especially because we can have it anytime of day. Good choice Mel.
RE: Chinese Meal in Breisach Germany