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Both restaurants are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Nil ranks slightly better than Matsumi. Nil is ranked #3 in Hamburg with approval from 6 publications such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Matsumi
Michelin Guide
Rough Guide
Colonnaden 96, Hamburg
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Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine just a stone's throw from the State Opera and the Alster. Food is served at tables, in the sushi bar or in the tatami room (groups only)." Full review
Rough Guide "Gourmet-quality Japanese food and sushi that’s rated by many connoisseurs as the best in Hamburg due to the freshness of its fish. Pieces cost €8, traditional Japanese sets €29."
Nil
Concierge
Fodor's
Frommer's Rough Guide Michelin Guide Frommer's
Neuer Pferdemarkt 5, Hamburg
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Concierge "The seasonally adjusted, upscale fare, including fennel-stuffed calamari over gazpacho... is smartly executed."
Fodor's "The simple but cool style, excellent service, and high-quality food at this busy bistro keep the locals coming back." Full review
Frommer's "Even though the name of this restaurant refers to Egypt's River Nile, don't imagine a decor influenced by either the desert or the Arab world." Full review
Rough Guide "Located in a former shoe-shop and now spread over several levels, including a garden, this galleried space serves as the bastion of quality eating for an older Schanze clientele."
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"The casual, trendy atmosphere here is perfectly in keeping with the times." Full review
Frommer's "A regular clientele can count on the kitchen to serve heartier northern-style dishes...mirrored walls and lots of brass and plush upholstery will probably transport you to Paris." Full review
