Matsumi vs Nil
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
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)."
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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
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."
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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."
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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."
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