st-pauliDaily 09:00 to 22:00
Fishbar Originale on the Landungsbruecken in Hamburg sells the harbour-front classics in Fischbroetchen form, Backfisch, Krabben and Matjes from a kiosk counter.
Try: Backfisch and crab Fischbroetchen
Order: The Krabben Fischbroetchen with North Sea brown shrimp.
Tip: Cash and card both accepted; queue moves quickly on weekday afternoons.
st-pauliTue to Sat 16:00 to 03:00
Zur Ritze Curry on Reeperbahn in Hamburg's St Pauli runs a currywurst counter attached to the boxing bar Zur Ritze, with traditional pork sausage and curry sauce.
Try: Currywurst
Order: The Currywurst with Pommes and curry-mayo combo.
Tip: Late-night Reeperbahn line; cash and card accepted. Vegan option available.
neustadtMon to Sat 11:00 to 21:00
Edelcurry on Grosse Bleichen in Hamburg's Neustadt runs a currywurst restaurant with eight house sauces, from mild Jaipur to ultra-hot King Chili Killer, on premium sausages.
Try: Currywurst with eight sauce variations
Order: The Wagyu Kobe currywurst with Maharaja sauce.
Tip: Open Mon to Sat from 11:00, busy 12:30 to 14:00. Closed Sundays. Self-serve sauce selection at the counter.
st-pauliMon to Thu 12:00 to 22:00, Fri 12:00 to 22:30, weekend 14:00 to 23:00
Underdocks on Neuer Kamp in Hamburg's St Pauli runs the city's creative Fischbroetchen counter opposite the Rindermarkthalle, with roasted spelt rolls and rotating fish specials.
Try: Creative Fischbroetchen on roasted spelt rolls
Order: The Lachs Roeschen and the Krabben Fischbroetchen on a roasted spelt roll.
Tip: Open daily; weekday lunches busy 12:30 to 14:00. Vegetarian and vegan options on the menu.
st-pauliDaily 10:00 to 22:00
Fischbroetchen Koenig (also Restaurant Fischpfanne) on the St Pauli Landungsbruecken in Hamburg runs a year-round Fischbroetchen counter and sit-down room with maritime decor and a harbour view.
Try: Traditional Fischbroetchen
Order: The Matjes Fischbroetchen with onions; the Krabben Fischbroetchen.
Tip: Open 365 days a year. Inside and terrace seating; cash and card both accepted.
sternschanzeTue to Thu and Sun 12:00 to 22:00, Fri and Sat 12:00 to 22:30, closed Mon
Bun's Streetfood on Schulterblatt in Hamburg's Sternschanze grills sandwiches in brioche-style buns with rotating fillings, plus bowls and house iced teas.
Try: Grilled brioche buns and bowls
Order: The Spicy Korean Chicken Bun with house iced tea; one of the rotating bowls.
Tip: Walk-in only; busy from 19:00 Fri and Sat. Card only at the counter.