"Delivery Service" Street Food Restaurants in North Rhine-Westphalia
There really is no shortage of pizzerias in the cathedral city, but the Neapolitan pizzas here taste exceptionally good. Flavourful dough and super fresh, aromatic ingredients ensure pure bliss. What pizzaiolo Raffaele does differently remains his secret.
Pizza with a difference: the stylish Ehrenfeld bakery with the striking neon sign bakes crispy sourdough pizzas and rectangular Detroit-style tray bakes. The dough, dough method and baking style are a real display changer. Favourite: Double pepperoni with chilli honey. Really hot!
Family-run street food stall and deli on the lively Carlsplatz in the heart of the city. The freshest fish has been sold and prepared here since 1999. The best seller is still the fish soup. The various fish sandwiches are very tasty and available to take away.
Hummus for the advanced. The chickpea puree flavoured with olive oil and tahini is served here with a silky-smooth texture and outstanding combinations. Shakshuka is served on Saturdays from 12 noon to 5 pm, and a "hummus of the week" provides fun, enjoyment and excitement.
Chronic lack of fries? The jolly frittendoktor on Neusser Straße knows how to cure this deficiency. The Belgian-style double-fried potato strips are served with various homemade sauces, accompanied by burgers - vegetarian and halal.
The deli, which is part of the traditional snack bar in the Kwartier Latäng neighbourhood, brings kebab power to the Agnesviertel. The kebab is prepared according to a recipe that is over 30 years old. The bread, meat, pickled vegetables, salads, falafel etc. taste super fresh and the kebab platter is particularly good.
Karaage art in Flingern-Nord: here you can find the juiciest, crispiest and tastiest chicken pieces in the city. Kensuke "Kenny" Yano's small street snack bar also has a lot to offer: Japanese curry with udon noodles, matcha ice cream and hospitality.
Raph's BBQ Deli, the small city cousin of the BBQ Diner in Widdersdorf, takes sandwiches out of the snack corner and turns them into a handy gastronomic delight. Former top chef Saloum Raphael Doucouré attaches great importance to quality, creativity and fun - in equal parts.
Thu Khuê Pham's Vietnamese, organic-certified fresh cuisine not only delights vegans. The dishes are creative, balanced, visually chic, extremely tasty and well thought out from A to Z: no meat or fish, no flavour enhancers, no artificial additives.
Fantastic sushi in a modern, masculine ambience - the dominant colour is black. However, the food on offer is all the more diverse: from top quality purist sashimi to fancy crispy rolls. The warm, Korean-inspired dishes are also impressive.
Vegan comfort food on the ground floor of the 4711 building - forbidden good. Of course, garlic knots, chicken alfredo, mac 'n' cheese, tiramisu cannoli and the many unorthodox pizza creations from chicken parm to kebab are not for every day, but they are always delicious.
Not hip, not fancy, but simply really good. Juicy, hand-formed patties made from flavourful meat are packed between oven-fresh burger buns with a few well-balanced ingredients and served with world-class fries. Favourites: Chilli cheese and guacamole burger.
Gourmet köfte in a somewhat remote, unattractive corner of the city - served either in a fresh baguette with homemade, delicious sauces or as a platter dish with pickled vegetables, chips and salad. The beef currywurst is also good.
The name says it all, even if the gourmet pizzas are of course pulled out of the gleaming golden oven in Cologne. The combination of courgette cream, mozzarella and prawns is sensational, and there is also pizza fritta, deep-fried courgette flowers, deep-fried seafood and much more.
The well-known NiHao has reopened in the former Veggie Vu. The joint venture between the two snack bars offers vegan Vietnamese dishes such as tofu with peanut sauce as well as Chinese evergreens such as pork belly in Szechuan sauce or Hong Kong duck specialities.
Korean speciality restaurant with a pub atmosphere and a large selection of soju. The popular rice schnapps is just as much a part of a typical meal as kimchi – pure or in pancake form. Really good: the many different Korean fried chicken variations.
The cathedral city without Freddy Schilling is unthinkable. The cult shop in Kwartier Latäng in particular is still a hotspot for many when it comes to freshness, quality, fries, toppings and sauces. Gluten-free bun? Veggie burger? Vegan patty? Everything is possible. The service is on point.
Classic sushi restaurant with a polished dining room and cosy courtyard. The fish quality is above average, and you can taste it. If you prefer something a little more refined, choose salmon tartare with ponzu sauce or Wagyu beef carpaccio with truffles from the starter menu.
Colourful taco paradise at the Rheinauhafen. From fish or oyster mushroom ceviche to corn-fed chicken quesadillas in achiote marinade to pico de gallo, frijoles and tortilla chips with guacamole, everything is homemade. The mixed taco platter is worth it for two people.
The kebab snack bar on Aachener Straße is not only good for a quick emergency pit stop, but can also be visited with a clear conscience to enjoy a kebab, dürüm or halloumi wrap. Wonderfully crispy fries, juicy meat, great salad.