Ever feel weird when you can't pronounce the name of the food you want to order?

Such may be the case at Herwig's, 129 S. Fraser St., but the wait staff is willing to help.

Tucked in a corner on Kelly Alley under a green awning, Herwig's hides from the eyes of most passing by. A seven-week old bistro with a tongue-twisting menu, Herwig's specializes in Austrian cuisine.

Jägerschnitzel, Geschnetzeltes and Tyrolean Gröstl are part of the Öfterreichifche Spezialitäten, or Austrian specials to those who speak English.

While similarities exist between Austrian and German cuisine, Herwig's is no Oktoberfest, as the wide variety of Würfte suggest.

Served with deli roll, topped with mustard and homemade sauerkraut, these Austrian sausages include Bavarian Weisswurst, Frankfurter, Bratwurst and Knockwurst -- whichever wet your appetite.

Worth trying is the Käs Spätzle, which are tiny dumplings with buttery sautéed onions. At first whiff, the pungent cheeses may dissuade first time patrons. But at first taste, it can insure a returning customer.

Included in this dish is a helping of coleslaw, which shocks the eater with a tangy taste and a crisp crunch.

And at $6.25, it's definitely worth skipping another round at McDonald's or Taco Bell.

More familiar to the vocabulary of American college students is the roast pork and sauerkraut. Underneath a sprinkle of parsley swim three cuts of meat in a shallow pool of marinade with a side of roasted, buttered potatoes.

But the meal's highlight is a side serving of Herwig's spicy and juicy homemade sauerkraut.

To end the meal, Herwig's offers a small variety of desserts.

These deserts include assorted cakes and tortes, homemade cheesecakes and Apfelstrudel.

To top it all off, their not-so-Austrian cappuccinos, espressos and lattes give a nice caffeine kick to a weighed down stomach.

Six booths line the walls underneath framed photo art.

The atmosphere is clean and buoyant despite the small size of the restaurant. Customers generally order at the counter, but the wait staff will take your order at the table also.

Two Austrian specials from 10 are served every day, as is their homemade soup of the day.

To remind visitors of Central Europe, the cooks are willing to try to prepare a favorite dish of yours even if it is not on the menu.

Family-owned and operated, Herwig's resides in the space formerly occupied by Brother's Pizza.

Its quaint setting is enough to welcome a couple for a peaceful lunch or dinner. Food aside, its authenticity and personality are enough to attrack you and your curious friends.