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Düsseldorf, Germany

Top food to try in Düsseldorf

6 dishes to eat in Düsseldorf, what is in them, and where they belong.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Rheinischer Sauerbraten

Rheinischer Sauerbraten
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Beef marinated for days in vinegar and spices, served with raisins and dumplings.

2. Halve Hahn

Halve Hahn
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Not half a chicken — a rye roll with aged gouda, mustard and onion.

3. Killepitsch

Killepitsch
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A dark herbal liqueur made in the old town, drunk cold as a shot.

4. Reibekuchen

Reibekuchen
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Potato pancakes with apple sauce, from market stalls.

5. Japanese food on Immermannstraße

Japanese food on Immermannstraße
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Some of the best ramen and izakaya food in Germany.

6. Mettbrötchen

Mettbrötchen
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Raw seasoned pork on a roll with onion — a German bakery standard that surprises visitors.

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