Hamburg’s gastronomic heroes become legends – where indulgence is given a stage and new culinary standards are set. Goosebumps in the Altona fish auction hall! At the “Genuss-Michel” 2025, the creative minds and passionate heroes of Hamburg’s gastronomy scene were celebrated – and another chapter was written for Hamburg as a leading food city! 🥇 Newcomer of the year: Jjuan sin Miedo – authentic Mexican cuisine in the heart of Ottensen 🥇 Restaurant of the year: Jing Jing – Thai taste explosion in Eimsbüttel 🥇 Bar of the year: The Rabbithole – hidden away in St. Pauli, known for drinks with the wow factor 🥇 Lifetime achievement: Rainer Sass – Hamburg TV chef and true gastro original 🥇 Commitment to young talent: Brandherd Esskultur Academy of Restaurant 100/200 – a pioneer in training 🥇Sustainability: Chickpeace – the Hamburg initiative with social commitment in the area of work and further training opportunities for refugee women Hamburg shows how diverse, innovative and responsible culinary art can be today!
