"Take Away" Street Food Restaurants in North Rhine-Westphalia
Cologne's best-kept kebab secret is hidden in Körnerstraße: every Wednesday, Atila Tosun personally fires up the spit in his small, iconic Ehrenfeld market hall for what is perhaps the most honest and delicious kebab in the cathedral city.
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.
Cool takoyaki snack bar in Düsseldorf's "Little Tokyo". Originally from Osaka, the octopus balls are the epitome of the Japanese snack and are prepared in the typical frying iron. Crispy, hot and delicious! Mayo sauce and mentaiko mayonnaise are a hit.
Serious burgers with fantastic brioche buns, radically tasty sauces and sensational meat quality. The fries are deep-fried in beef fat. You have to stand at lunchtime. When the bakery is closed, there are a few seats available. Extra points for the great staff.
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!
Asian fusion eatery with colourful bowl dishes and sushi platters. The bowls for individual assembly - a base of rice, courgette noodles or salad mix, various crunchy vegetables, high-quality protein and sauces - are fresh, varied and well thought out.
In this small, friendly snack bar, every dish is a firework of flavours. Excitingly spiced curries and authentic Bengali street food such as bhel puri or deep-fried lentil balls invite you on an exciting gastronomic journey of discovery through South Asia.
Burgers, fries, coffee: this trio can save many a day. It's a good thing that all three staple foods are prepared here with tangible love and a sense for the essentials. Super crispy garlic fries. The Oklahoma onion smash burger tastes seriously good.
A Rievkooche rarely comes alone. The garlic dip in particular makes you want more, and each additional dip - apple sauce, herb quark or chilli sauce - costs a mere 50 cents. But the star of the show from this small stall in the historic city centre is the deliciously crispy pancakes, which are super soft on the inside.
The sweet food truck in the city centre has a heart for vegans and serves bratwurst and currywurst in both delicious, classic and phenomenally good plant-based versions. The crispy arancini, cannoli and cornetti are also not to be missed.
A pop-up becomes a restaurant! After a successful interim year in the Bredouille wine bar, the Herbig-Krings duo have taken the plunge and have opened their own restaurant. Since April, their delicious rib sandwiches have been served in the city centre of Cologne. Pairings with select natural wines.
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.
Fans say: this is where you eat the best phở in town. And pretty much everything tastes good here. In addition to the eponymous soup made with beef balls, rump and breast, don't miss the homemade egg noodles with duck breast and the mini pancakes.
If you like Viet cuisine, you will love this small snack bar with its authentic interior. Phở, spring rolls, udon noodles, roast duck and bó là lốt - beef rolls wrapped in betel nut leaves - surprise with their freshness, balance and harmony of flavours.
A modern focaccia bar in the south of Cologne - with a lovely selection for a snack or more. The yeasted dough flatbreads, baked with plenty of olive oil, are topped with the highest quality ingredients and "crisped up" warm before serving, also available: deep-fried specialities.
Cheerful snack bar with heart. Real professionals are at work here – in the wine cellar and at the deep fryer. Club sandwiches, "Pommes Schranke" and currywurst from the Schlösser butcher's shop are the crispy, perfect basis for relaxing hours on the terrace or in the iconic interior.
Futuristic snack bar with a cult factor. The burgers taste galactically good. In addition to various patties made from freshly minced veal meat, chicken breast fillet in cornflake breading, homemade vegetable patty, or Beyond Meat, there are also gluten-free buns.
Falafel house with Persian delicacies made in-house. Fans speak of the "best falafel wraps in town"! In fact, the spicy chickpea balls here are in a completely different league to most of their colleagues. Try them with mango sauce and white cabbage!
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.