Top Street Food in Denmark

Hija de Sanchez (Torvehallerne) ★ 4.8 · Copenhagen

Frederiksborggade 21, 1360 København K

Hija de Sanchez at Torvehallerne is Rosio Sanchez's original taqueria counter, opened 2015, with hand-pressed tortillas and a tight menu of tacos and ceviche.

Tip: The al pastor and the lengua tacos are the picks. Plates are takeaway; eat at the market's standing counter.

Hija de Sanchez (Kødbyen) ★ 4.7 · Copenhagen

Slagterboderne 8, 1716 København V

Hija de Sanchez at Slagterboderne 8 in Kødbyen is Rosio Sanchez's Vesterbro taqueria, with hand-pressed tortillas, a small wine list and a counter that fills.

Tip: Friday and Saturday queues; arrive at opening or after 19:00 for a seat at the counter.

Reffen ★ 4.6 · Copenhagen

Refshalevej 167A, 1432 København K

Reffen on Refshalevej in Refshaleøen is Northern Europe's largest street food market, 35 stalls, 10 bars and an on-site brewery on a former shipyard site.

Tip: Mid-March to end September; weekends from 12:00. Winter conversion as Reffen Skøjteøen runs December to February.

Gasoline Grill (Broens) ★ 4.5 · Copenhagen

Strandgade 95, 1401 København K

Gasoline Grill at Broens Gadekøkken is the harbour-side stall of Copenhagen's burger institution, smashing thin-patty Texas-style cheeseburgers from a former.

Tip: The original brand sold from petrol stations; the bridge stall has the longer queues. Cash or card.

Faour ★ 4.4 · Aarhus

Klostergade 32, 8000 Aarhus C

The best falafel in Aarhus by the margin of its soaked-chickpea technique and herb-heavy seasoning. The wraps are packed thick and the hummus is made daily.

Ingerslev Boulevard Market ★ 4.4 · Aarhus

Ingerslevs Boulevard, 8000 Aarhus C

The city's main outdoor market runs Wednesday and Saturday mornings with 60 stalls of fresh produce, artisan cheese, smoked fish and meat from Jutland farms.

Ramen Takumi ★ 4.4 · Aarhus

Skolegade 27, 8000 Aarhus C

A tight ramen counter in the city centre with house-made noodles and a black garlic oil bowl that is the strongest case for ramen in Aarhus.

Bazar Vest Food Stalls ★ 4.3 · Aarhus

Edwin Rahrs Vej 32, 8220 Brabrand

The cooked-food stalls inside Bazar Vest represent some of the most genuine multicultural street eating in Denmark. Open mon-sun 09:00-18:00.

Torvehallerne (fishmonger row) ★ 4.3 · Copenhagen

Frederiksborggade 21, 1360 København K

Torvehallerne's fishmonger row on Frederiksborggade pulls Limfjord oysters, hot-smoked salmon, marinated herring and seasonal North Sea catch to a standing.

Tip: Order a dozen oysters and a glass of Muscadet from the wine bar two stalls over. Sunday only midday opening.

Aarhus Street Food ★ 4.2 · Aarhus

Ny Banegårdsgade 46, 8000 Aarhus C

The city's democratic eating institution in the repurposed 1930s bus garage. Open mon-sun 11:00-22:00 (stall hours vary). At Ny Banegardsgade 46.

Thai Sun (Aarhus Street Food stall) ★ 4.2 · Aarhus

Ny Banegardsgade 46, 8000 Aarhus C

Consistently the most popular stall in Aarhus Street Food hall. Open mon-sun 11:00-21:00. At Ny Banegardsgade 46. A neighbourhood favourite.

Broens Gadekøkken ★ 4.2 · Copenhagen

Strandgade 95, 1401 København K

Broens Gadekøkken at the Inner Harbour Bridge between Christianshavn and Nyhavn runs around a dozen stalls including Gasoline Grill, Hija de Sanchez.

Tip: Year-round market with indoor and outdoor seating. The Gasoline Grill burger is the consensus pick.

Nicolinehus Stalls ★ 4.1 · Aarhus

Nikoline Kochs Plads 31, 8000 Aarhus C

The harbour market hall on Aarhus O has a cluster of food stalls centred on Jutland seafood. The raw Limfjord oysters with lemon and mignonette are the draw.

Roed's Hot Dog ★ 4.1 · Aarhus

Vestergade 44, 8000 Aarhus C

An artisan hot dog stand on Vestergade that takes the humble polser to a different register with free-range pork sausages, pickled red onion.

WarPigs (counter) ★ 4.1 · Copenhagen

Flæsketorvet 25, 1711 København V

WarPigs on Flæsketorvet in Kødbyen runs a Texas-style barbecue counter inside the slaughterhouse brewpub, smoking brisket and beef ribs over Texas post oak.

Tip: Order by the pound at the counter; the brisket sells out by 20:00 most nights.

Tipsy Tacos ★ 4.0 · Aarhus

Banegardsgade 39, 8000 Aarhus C

The walk-in taco counter at Tipsy does the same menu as the full restaurant but in a faster, standing-room format at the window. Open mon-sun 12:00-22:00.

Salling Rooftop Hot Dog Stand ★ 4.0 · Aarhus

Sondergade 27, 8000 Aarhus C

The hot dog stand on the Salling department store rooftop takes the humble polser seriously. Open mon-sun 10:00-21:00. Reservations advised.

Köz Grill ★ 4.0 · Aarhus

Nørre Allé 41, 8000 Aarhus C

A small Turkish grill bar on Nørre Allé near the university running a charcoal skewer over the counter and a kebab spit alongside. Open mon-sun 11:00-23:00.

GODS folkeligt spisehus ★ 4.0 · Aarhus

Karen Wegeners Gade 8, 8000 Aarhus C

The modern folk canteen at the Godsbanen cultural centre, the named successor to Spiselauget. At Karen Wegeners Gade 8. Booking recommended.

Vejrfenomen Ice Cream ★ 4.0 · Aarhus

Aboulevarden 10, 8000 Aarhus C

A seasonal ice cream stall on Aboulevarden using organic Danish dairy and seasonal fruit. Open apr-sep mon-sun 10:00-21:00. At Aboulevarden 10.

GRØD (Torvehallerne) ★ 4.0 · Copenhagen

Frederiksborggade 21, 1360 København K

GRØD at Torvehallerne is the original Copenhagen porridge bar from Lasse Skjønning Andersen, with seasonal porridge bowls, sweet congee and savoury risottos.

Tip: Morning oat porridge with caramelised apple is the breakfast pick. Multiple Copenhagen branches; Torvehallerne is the original.

Doner House ★ 3.9 · Aarhus

Frederiks Alle 30, 8000 Aarhus C

The most reliably good doner kebab in Aarhus. The rotating spit runs continuously, the bread is fresh and the garlic sauce is made in-house.

Pho C&P ★ 3.9 · Aarhus

Sonder Alle 14, 8000 Aarhus C

A no-frills Vietnamese counter on Sonder Alle doing the best pho in the city. Open mon-sat 11:00-20:00. At Sonder Alle 14. Booking recommended.