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Appetizer
Labskaus
at Old Commercial Room
Hamburg, Germany
Recommended by Fodor's Travel and 11 other food critics.
David P.
Recommendations
"Book a table in one of its cozy booths to sample a local specialty such as Labskaus (a curious mixture of potato, corned beef, beet, and herring)."
"A good pit stop from your sightseeing walk around Michel in Hamburg, head to the Old Commercial Room for some North German traditional food called Labskaus. I highly recommend it."
"It’s the spiritual home of the hearty Hamburg dish labskaus, which is a delicious medley of mashed potato, corned beef, pickles, herring and fried egg."
"Many thanks to Timon for the possibility to try the best Labskaus in the town at Old Commercial Room."
"It is known in town for its Labskaus (sailor's hash), a local speciality of corned beef, potatoes, herring and beetroot; if you order it, you're given a numbered certificate proclaiming you a genuine Labskaus eater."
"Must eat – The cosy Old Commercial Room is a restaurant with international appeal that serves Hanseatic dishes – such as the popular Labskaus stew."
"HAMBURG: The Old Commercial Room for labskaus and more."
"To sample the signature northern German dish labskaus, purportedly a favorite of sailors since the 1800s, visit the Old Commercial Room (established in 1795)."
"Try it at Old Commercial Room, in front of the Michel church."
"A more acquired taste is labskaus, served in many pubs and restaurants around town, but none so famous as the Old Commercial Room, which even cans the stuff."