Underdocks on Neuer Kamp in Hamburg's St Pauli runs creative Fischbroetchen on roasted spelt rolls at €6 to 10, with house Lachs Roeschen and Krabben mixes.
Try: Creative Fischbroetchen on roasted spelt rolls
Tip: Open daily; weekday lunches busiest 12:30-14:00. Vegetarian options available.
MOMO Ramen on Margaretenstrasse near Hamburg's Sternschanze runs a full ramen menu at €12 to 16, the only ramen room in Germany listed in the Michelin Guide.
Try: Shoyu ramen
Tip: Walk-in only; queues build between 19:00 and 21:00. Vegan ramen on the menu.
Oberhafen-Kantine on Stockmeyerstrasse in Hamburg's Oberhafen serves currywurst and Schnitzel at €9 to 14 in the lopsided 1925 timber harbour-worker building.
Try: Currywurst and Schnitzel
Tip: Building leans 8.7 degrees from tidal undermining; the floor is wedged. Closed Mondays; Sunday lunch service.
Zur Ritze Curry on Reeperbahn in Hamburg's St Pauli runs a currywurst kiosk attached to the boxing bar Zur Ritze, with currywurst and Pommes at €5 to 8.
Try: Currywurst with Pommes
Tip: Open Tue to Sat until 03:00. Cash and card both accepted Cash is faster than card.
Kimo Falafel on Schanzenstrasse in Hamburg's Sternschanze runs crisp deep-fried falafel sandwiches and platters at €3 to 8, with hummus, baba ghanoush.
Try: Falafel sandwich with hummus and salads
Tip: Open until 00:30 weekdays and 05:30 weekends. Cash and card both accepted; vegan options across the menu.