"Take Away" Street Food Restaurants in Dusseldorf
Wine celebrity Toni Askitis has set up a booth on a traffic island in Düsseldorf, serving currywurst from the Schlösser butcher shop and “Pommes Schranke” alongside top-quality wines. Not only do these pair surprisingly well flavor-wise, but they also attract a wonderfully diverse and cheerful crowd.
Superlatives are right at home in the Bulleversum, which offers not only great bread and sweet pastries, but also juicy deluxe burgers. These artisanal Whoppers are sold through the bakery window: Patties are grilled during the day, and the brioche buns are made in the morning.
Düsseldorf’s burger pioneer has been serving up galactically good creations and the perfect atmosphere since 1997. Chewbacca on the wall, a Nintendo 64 in the corner, a VHS playing on a CRT TV—all while you sink your teeth into an “Ultimate Kimchi,” “Lord Cherry,” or “El Muerte del Torro.”
A picture-perfect kebab spot with lightning-fast, super-friendly, top-notch service and a great meat-to-carbs-to-salad ratio. Despite its unassuming atmosphere, this is a must-visit spot—whether you’re in the mood for a döner, dürüm, lahmacun, or pide. The dough and sauces are made fresh in-house.
Like father, like son—at Carlsplatz since 1999, now in the hands of the next generation since 2023. The fish soup made with fresh fish has long been famous far beyond Düsseldorf: creamy, slightly spicy, served with baguette from Hinkel. Fish sandwiches for a light snack, kibbelinge for a heartier meal.
Lisa Marie Tokloth’s small vegetarian-vegan lunch menu changes weekly—always featuring three dishes made with regional and seasonal ingredients, freshly prepared. Fresh juices from the slow juicer are also available. Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you’re late, you’re out of luck.
A Japanese street food spot in Little Tokyo. The takoyaki—golden-brown octopus dumplings that are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside—are served with mayo, mentaiko, or kimchi. They’re accompanied by warm, wrapped onigiri and croissant-style taiyaki filled with red bean paste. Be prepared to wait!
Anyone who’s always thought of falafel as just cheap student food will learn otherwise here. Owner Kavoosh fills each lavash wrap with homemade crispy herb-chickpea balls, white cabbage marinated in saffron, and a mango sauce you won’t find anywhere else.
A small, family-run poke and sushi shop with a wide selection of bowls, appetizers, maki, special, premium, and crunchy rolls, as well as sashimi—amazingly fresh despite the variety. The Hawaiian-Japanese-inspired decor looks a bit cluttered, but the atmosphere is nice.
A 500-gram dürüm with meat for 8 euros: For some, that’s a hefty sum; for others, it’s a hearty serving. Well-seasoned ingredients, flavorful bread, homemade sauces, plenty of vegetables, and salad draw long lines. It’s open almost around the clock.
Hand-pulled biang-biang noodles served with sauces that range from sweet to sour, salty, spicy, and savory. Served with jiaozi, pork belly, Yuxiang eggplant, Mapo tofu, Fenzheng spare ribs, sweet potato glass noodles, and much more. Come hungry—be sure to make a reservation!
Crispy fried chicken in three levels of heat: “mild,” “really hot,” and “afterlife.” Great selection of craft beers. Mixed pickles and coleslaw serve as a crisp, fresh palate cleanser. If you need a break from the crunch, order the mac & cheese as a rich and creamy alternative.
A small eatery with a large regular clientele—even if the decor is a bit sparse. Changing daily specials complement the extensive regular menu, which features burgers, schnitzel, grilled sausages, currywurst, and more. You wouldn’t think so, but the döner here is among the best in town.
Phở broth, simmered for hours, is the centerpiece of this small Vietnamese restaurant on Stresemannstraße—rich, aromatic, with tender beef round and homemade meatballs. It’s served with chili oil, spring rolls, and savory mini-pancakes, “Bánh Khọt.”
Pozangmatcha is a bar, a hangout, and a cult favorite all at once—small, always packed, with walls painted by guests depicting Düsseldorf’s pub history. Korean rice liquor (soju) is the drink of choice to pair with Korean fried chicken, kimchi jeon, and dwaeji bulgogi. Beer goes well with it, too, of course.
A fast-food restaurant on Alexanderstraße: there’s often a line, but thanks to the well-coordinated team, it usually moves along pretty quickly. The shawarma—chicken or lamb—comes wrapped in thin flatbread with pickled cucumbers, fresh lettuce, and garlic sauce. Legendary.
Chicken instead of pork, vegetables instead of tonkotsu: This Takumi location does its own thing. “Katsu Ramen” comes topped with schnitzel. The “Mala Paitan” has a creamy flavor, while the “Yuzu Shio” has a light, fruity character. Be sure to try the vegan takoyaki and mala gyoza!
Unassuming on the outside, but 100 percent Vietnam on the inside. The pho has a rich, aromatic broth, the summer rolls are fresh and crisp, and the roast duck is crispy. Even the sauces taste just like they do in Hanoi, with the perfect balance of salty and sweet.
A small bowl shop in Oberkassel with a personal touch. Fragrant rice or noodles form the base, and you can choose from a variety of toppings—chicken, shrimp, tofu, tuna—and a sauce of your choice. Prices: fair. The ingredients are fresh, and the portions are more generous than you’d expect.
A cute bao spot in a cozy location on Carlsplatz. The fluffy steamed buns are filled with crispy chicken, shrimp, tofu, or cauliflower. They’re served with homemade kimchi, sweet potato fries, and lychee lemonade—open Tuesday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.