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!