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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
Matsumi
7 / 10
Colonnaden 96, Hamburg
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Michelin Guide 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 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
Nil
8 / 10
Neuer Pferdemarkt 5, Hamburg
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Concierge Concierge
"The seasonally adjusted, upscale fare, including fennel-stuffed calamari over gazpacho... is smartly executed."
Fodor's 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 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 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 Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"The casual, trendy atmosphere here is perfectly in keeping with the times." Full review