Hamburg is one of a few cities in Germany where tourists can try many different fish delicacies. Seafood is usually delivered from the Elbe River and the North Sea. Local restaurants offer a special type of herring called Matijes. There is a special way to cook it in the region. The herring is marinated in special barrels during five days. After that, the fish is ready and can be eaten.
Hamburg restaurants also offer a mouthwatering soup with eel. Roasted carp is one more popular food with fish. As a rule, carp is served with boiled potatoes. The selection of meat dishes is no less spectacular in Hamburg restaurants, starting from usual sausages and up to original foods with the game. Some restaurants offer rabbit stew with vegetables. Meat rolls and smoked meat are also very popular.
Local pubs are one more great place to get acquainted with traditional meat dishes of the region. Tourists will be offered to try pork knuckle and different roasted meat. During a stroll on the streets of Hamburg, pay your attention to small kiosks that offer the most popular street food, including Fischbrotchen. The name of this food can be literally translated as “fish loaf”. These kiosks also offer an interesting variation of hamburger with various types of fish and other seafood. Kiosks at the waterfront or in the port area usually offer the most delicious and popular street food. There are also several kiosks near the Fish Market.
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