Best Street Food Restaurants in Lower Saxony
The pizzaioli don’t just have a knack for baking the tender pizza dough to perfection at 480 degrees in 90 seconds after letting it rest for several days. The toppings are also prepared here with great care and precision. When it comes to the best pizzas in town, Bestia is right up there with the best.
They’ve always been—and still are—the big hit here: Eggs Benedict, served with chorizo, roasted vegetables, or truffles, for example. The hollandaise sauce is freshly whipped. Even on their second or third visit, many guests never get around to trying anything else. But the open-faced sandwiches are great, too.
A lively culinary hotspot in Emsig. At the heart of their offerings is sourdough, which is transformed into magnificent pizzas or paninis in the stone oven. Many guests also stop by just for a glass of wine and some snacks. The selection may not be huge, but the quality more than makes up for it.
Vegan. Local. Seasonal. What the restaurant’s owners have made their mission is truly uncharted territory. Yet Florian Skupski, a trained chef, consistently manages to prepare sandwiches, omelets, and waffles to a high standard—all without using any animal products.
One of the absolute favorites for Chinese cuisine in Hanover. More specifically: “Real Hong Kong Food,” as the owner, Mama Edith, calls her cuisine. The Mapo tofu is spicy, and the beef tendon is devilishly hot. The atmosphere is a bit shabby, but the food is polished to perfection in terms of flavor.
Spicy papaya salad, delicious pork skewers, or warm, tangy tofu salad: Anyone who loves Thai food will eventually end up at Mimi’s Thai Kitchen in Hanover. And they’ll most likely become a regular. It’s the best Thai restaurant in town.
Ever since it opened, the place has been packed with customers. While the high volume of business has caused the quality to suffer somewhat, the ramen—made with homemade broth and homemade noodles—is still a delight. A wide variety of seasonal dishes offer something different.
With the 800 Grad, the Lindenblatt chain not only runs the best steakhouse in town, but—thanks to the Drip Burger—certainly also one of the most reputable burger joints. The menu focuses on smash burgers, which can also be served in bowls topped with cheese sauce upon request.
Just a laid-back pasta bar. The pasta is freshly made and served in dishes like puttanesca or carbonara. Pair that with a nice glass of wine—and you’re all set for the end of the workday! That’s also when the bar is at its liveliest.
This is a popular spot for Isernhagen’s social crowd to gather and raise a glass of sparkling wine across the tables. “New Style Sushi” made with premium ingredients is a favorite. To accompany the meal, guests enjoy wine or sake—or perhaps a signature cocktail?
Fried fish with potato-cucumber salad, beef meatballs with creamed kohlrabi, or Caprese open-faced sandwiches: At “Zurück zum Glück,” feel-good cuisine reigns supreme, drawing in regulars time and time again. When sourcing ingredients, this certified organic restaurant prioritizes regional and seasonal produce.
The wine and snack bar is open only three days a week. That’s clearly not enough. Even more disappointing is that the city’s famous smørrebrød are now only served on Fridays. At least then you know how to treat yourself just before the weekend …
Customers regularly line up for miles for the best döner in town. The steak döner is outstanding; even the bread is freshly baked. It’s nothing short of a miracle how the staff—who are all polite—manage to keep everything under control amid all this chaos.
Owner Cetin Nayi has built his snack bar concept around Turkish manti. While the classic version (with beef filling, yogurt sauce, and paprika oil) is and remains the favorite, those willing to try something new can also enjoy manti with pesto, truffles, or in a chili-cheese version. Well worth a try!