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Herman Ze German

4.2 (33 reviews)
InexpensiveHot Dogs, German
Closed • 11:30 am - 10:30 pm

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Meike B.

I finally gave in ... as a reluctant German who spent most of her adult life avoiding meat and who hates terrible branding, I did a good job of avoiding Herman (don't make me say the rest) despite everyone raving about it. Until now .... Sausages are just the perfect lunchtime alternative if you are fed up with sandwiches but don't fancy investing time and money in a proper meal. The choice was a bit overwhelming, but I get the feeling you can't really go wrong. Unless you are veggie, of course, in which case your choice is limited to exactly one option - one more than in Germany! I felt opting for Currywurst would have been too easy and asked for an option including Sauerkraut. Can't remember the name of the sausage but it was tasty, especially once I covered it in mustard (not too hot, not too sweet) and ketchup (not Heinz) - the crispy onion sprinkles were complimentary and took me right back to being a teenager. As you can probably tell by my condiment excitement, I usually avoid fast food outlets - this may not have been the last exception.

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Paul L.

What find. I just loved this place. Reminds me of a taste of Berlin when I visited there and discovered the currywurst. Great friendly service here and nice choice of fast food. Licensed too so can also grab some good German beers. I went for a hot large bockwurst. My friend had the chilliwurst and was well hot at the end. Good job he don't go hotter with the sauce. Want to come back and try a hotter sauce. Just wish we had one of these places in brum Not the cheapest for fast food. £32 for two with beers. But worth it for if you are currywurst fan

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Jabriel A.

Herman Ze German is probably my favourite quick meal restaurant in London. It is the one place that I recommend to every single one of my friends, whether they live in London or if they are visiting. I haven't had the opportunity to try any of the non-sausage menu items. But out of the things that I have tried, nothing has been short of amazing. The sausage in a roll meal option is very economical and tastes great. The chilli sausage is not too spicy while the garnishes are excellent. I usually go for the chilli sausage with crispy onions and sauerkraut however I've had the Currywurst as well. The curry sauces are all amazing and if you can handle the spice, I definitely recommend the spiciest sauce (I believe it's called burner or ringer). The frites are definitely the best I've had ever. #onpoint. They are never oily and are always cooked to crispy perfection. The beer options are excellent and you can even have a stein option. However, my favourite thing about Herman are the German soda options. The Fitz-Kola and Fritz-Lemon taste amazing and is usually what I order.

Nathan D.

I stumbled across this place as I waited for an event over the road, and I'm so glad I did. The food is surprisingly cheap for the area it's located in, meaning my pork and veal sausage smothered in crispy onions and happiness came in under a fiver. It was fairly filling, but I could have eaten another one straight after!

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Brian K.

We took a takeaway for breakfast the next morning it was still very good pretty fast reasonable. But we wish we were in Vienna

Bockwurst in a roll. The wurst was smaller than the bun.
Jasmine L.

I wish I can say the same thing as other customers, or at least eat the same thing as others. Instead, what was served to me as I ordered a bockwurst in a roll with crispy onions is a poor excuse of a German hot dog. The bun was very stall, hard to bite in, while the wurst itself tastes like packaged sausage, very small in size. It is very bland and definitely not smoky. The crispy onions did not help but rather gave the roll a drier texture. Overall it did not live up to its image and especially the price. On the other hand, service was okay, attentive and helpful. The ambience is pretty laid back, it would be a nice place to hang out with friends, if not for the quality of the food.

Ernesto A.

We were in town & were craving a good hot dog so we decided to stop by her after the zoo. We got the one of their specials with jalapeños tasted great came with fries for 7.95 plus we got a Cuba libre cocktail tasted amazing & went perfect with our hotdog overall recommend this place. Customer service is great also.

Kash S.

Really good German sausages and great service. The currywurst with chilli sauce is the best one with the lemonade. I also have to say, some of the waitresses are super gorgeous!

Bratwurst in a roll!
Seo Young M.

Definitely a just go if you like German sausages or beer or both! The fries are als really good! It's also has ambience where you can enjoy a night/dinner with your friends :)

Restaurant interior with downstairs seating. Funky vibe
Erica Y.

When you're craving wurst, Herman Ze German hits the spot! For Americans like me who did not know, currywurst is sausage topped with a ketchup tomato-based sauce with curry spices - quite delicious and reminiscent of chili. For a little over £5, I got a bratwurst sausage, topped with currywurst and crunchy fried onions in a roll. For about £1 more, you can add a generous side of seasoned pommes frites. Everything was tasty, friendly service, and they have a nice selection of German sodas. Great lunch spot!

Soooooo good!
Claire R.

Had a really yummy lunch here - I went for the bratwurst in a bun with cheesey pommes, while my husband has curry wurst and chips, piled high with curry sauce, onions and jalapeños. Both choices proved delicious and were delivered speedily to our table - always a bonus when you're grabbing lunch of a workday. I've been told (and can well believe) that it gets very busy later in the week, but I wouldn't mind having to queue for a wurst as delicious as this.

Pork schnitzel with a side of salad

I came here on a random weekday and the place was pretty empty. I had no idea why I decided to have such a heavy lunch, but I ordered the pork schnitzel with a side of salad and fries. Pork Schnitzel: I originally wanted the chicken schnitzel, but they were out that day. I opted for the pork schnitzel instead. It literally tasted like crispy pankoed bacon. Except the cut wasn't pork belly. It just had the smoky flavor of bacon. Delicious. Dill Aioli/dressing: I usually don't like dill, but this was great! Wasn't too sure if it was for the schnitzel or the salad. Either way, I used it for both. Salad: This salad... I don't even know why, but it was so good??? I think it was the sweet granny smith apples. Maybe the dill aioli? Fries: Pretty standard. Would recommend to try at least once!

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Nice little cafe if you are craving sausage and a cocktail, indoor and outdoor dining, friendly and efficient service all for a good price.

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Curry wurst and its pork schnitzel are the best. Their frites (chips) also perfect crisp and salty enough. I also love their flavoured beer.

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The best sausages in London and the service was superb which is a rarity in London. Definitely recommend it.

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“I usually go for the chilli sausage with crispy onions and sauerkraut however I've had the Currywurst as well.”

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Bierschenke

3.9(28 reviews)
2.2 mi•Liverpool Street / Broadgate
•££

Completely empty in the evening, which may be circumstantial. Long tables and benches, serving…read morestaff in German outfits. Service was a bit lacklustre. I didn't feel like alcohol and mainly came for the food, ordered tap water and got an odd look from the bartender as in "you do know this is a beer garden right". I approve of the chicken schnitzel, it is beaten well and not a dry piece. Normally schnitzel is a lottery where 50 percent of the time it will be dry like a bad Thanksgiving turkey where you need to gulp water excessively. My theory is the skill is in the beating of the chicken along with the timing of the frying. Other than that, it's obviously just breaded chicken. You can order it regular or small size. The chips on the side are really good and you get a red cabbage salad as well. Any sauces cost extra. The potato salad was also good and a generous serving for only 2.5£. I think the allergen information might be wrong, because it says that mashed potatoes has nuts in it. Maybe it's a German thing. Bill dropped off at the table before food being served, gave the feeling of 'finish your meal and leave so I can close up early', but maybe I'm overthinking. I would consider coming back on a day when it's a bit more lively. Vegan options available for those who think a seitan schnitzel sounds like good idea - not me.

The place has an amazing pub vibe on a Friday night. Beers and service are both amazing, the…read morechicken schnitzel was alright. A little dry for my taste. The potatoes were not crisp at all and felt like they were undercooked. For the vibe of a Friday night to go and chill with friends, the place is amazing. You won't be disappointed at all. Maybe not the first choice for food.

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Katzenjammers - Schweinebraten mit Kloß & rotkraut. Delish!! wasn't fond of their salad. wasn't like a german salad, they could do better IMHO.

Katzenjammers

3.5(63 reviews)
2.2 mi•London Bridge
•££

On Wednesday, as part of our regular meet up myself and some friends went out for some food. The…read moreoriginal plan was to go to Padella, however when my friends arrived there about 17:40 they found a rather large queue at the door (you cannot book at Padella) so diverted to Katzenjammer. Katzenjammer is a German style "bierkeller" and restaurant. It's located just next to Borough Market so great for either a quick drink or a nice sit, eat and drink. We grabbed a table near the bar (because that's the best place to sit, obviously) and started to peruse the menu. I was feeling particularly hungry so went for the sausage platter; selection of five sausages served on a bed of sauerkraut or red cabbage. I also got a side of fries for us all to nibble. My friends got the Jager Schnitzel (hunter style schnitzel with a dark mushroom sauce), spätzle (Bavarian pasta with cheese and onions) and a small sausage plate. I love this style of German food. It may be massively clichéd but it is so ridiculously tasty and satisfying when you're having beer. My food was delicious. I started to struggle towards the end but I persevered and defeated the plate. Each sausage was different and brought something new. I was a big fan of the thinner pfefferbeisser and paprikawurst. Denser, slightly chewier sausages which pack ridiculous amounts of flavour. I love cabbage and the sauerkraut and red cabbage accompaniments were excellent. Of course, I tried a little of my friends food too. The Jager Schnitzel was crispy and a little dry but the mushroom sauce saved it. The spätzle was nicely cooked but massively under seasoned for my taste (and for my friends. He spent most of the meal adding salt and pepper to it!) All in all the food was very good and I'd eat there again without hesitation. The other reason we were there was for beer! I tried 3 different beers before we left; Paulaner hefe-weissbier dunkel (dark wheat beer), Rosarda (Belgian rose beer made with summer berries) and Floris Apple (delicious Belgian fruit beer made with apples). All of these beers were excellent and that was barely scratching the surface of the selection of beers. Katzenjammers is highly recommended. Food, drink and location make it a real winner.

I usually go to Katzenjammers after the Borough Market but it's been 6 months since my last visit…read moreso i was surprised they turned the first floor into an Irish bar. The bottom floor remains German, but didn't open until 5. Fortunately they have two Paulaner taps upstairs so I was covered. Smart business move, but they should hire another bartender and open the downstairs earlier.

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Big Apple Hot Dogs - Big Frank shared between very differing tastes - both sides delish!

Big Apple Hot Dogs

4.6(47 reviews)
1.4 mi•King's Cross
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Best hog dog in London? You bet!…read more I have sampled a Big Apple hot dog on a couple of occasions and if different locations, but the most memorable was at Grillstock in Bristol. I was there for the weekend, so on the Saturday I treated myself to a 'Huge Pole' a succulent 8 inch beef & pork dog sausage seasoned with sage, mace and cayenne peppe, a real mouth fall, really delicious! Then on the Sunday we were back, my mate Dave was chatting away to the owner Abiye and the topic food challenges came up, then Abiye laid down the challenge, some guy had done a double 'Huge Pole' but someone needed to take it up a notch, yep, that guy was me. The Triple Pole: The deal was I had to fit a everything in my gob and have a bite, then I had to finish the beast and If I completed the challenge, the 'Triple Pole' would be on Abiye. Guess what? I demolished it with ease, and the main reason was the standard of those sausages, so tasty I manged three of the buggers and that's why Big Apple Hot Dogs is the best hot dog in London.

It's like this:…read more The Man has a cart and sells hot dogs/sausages. This in itself shows that The Man understands. Hotdogs are street food and should be eaten on the street after having drunk more than you should have been allowed. Sauces and condiments should be added and spilled liberally on expensive trainers. It's the law. AND the hotdogs are very very good. If you're looking for the traditional hotdog- the Big Frank is the epitome. It's exactly what you want. If not, go for the the Big Dog. It's a polish sausage of impressive stature. Not down with pig? Get the 100% beef dogs. You know you want to. I have to stop here because I feel slightly uncomfortable. I keep wanting to describe things, but all I keep coming up with words like Huge and Succulent and in conjunction with various terms for sausage, it's a bit... um.. suggestive. So, in conclusion - Go find Big Apple Hot Dogs and feast on the hottest, juiciest, most meaty pork swords/tube steaks London has to offer.

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