Badshah Restaurant in Hamburg

**Badshah Restaurant: Delicious Indian Food on the Go** Badshah Restaurant is a hidden gem for those who crave authentic Indian cuisine without breaking the bank. The food here is absolutely amazing—rich in flavor and truly satisfying. The prices are incredibly cheap, making it a great option for those who want to enjoy a delicious meal without spending too much. This isn't the place for a long, sit-down dinner; rather, it's perfect for grabbing a quick bite on the go. Whether you're walking around or in need of a quick meal, Badshah offers the perfect solution with its walk-and-eat style. If you’re looking for a no-frills experience with fantastic Indian food, Badshah is definitely worth a visit.

Not a place for a romantic dinner, but a place for honest Indian food, the choice is wide and there's plenty to see while you wait, inside and out. You get your food quickly, and you should eat it quickly so that the place is filled. Unbeatable price.

The best Indian food I've ever had in Germany. Plus, large portions at a reasonable price!

Delicious, cheap, cozy, fast - all one could want

Very small shop with little space. The food was okay for that. Unfortunately not as sharp as stated. And the shop owner wanted to get rid of us quickly so that the next people could get our space. Another plus point: it was very quick.

Good place for fast food. Superb kadi chawal and chana bhatura, samosa chaat. These are special here. Must taste.

Typically Indian! Tasty and cheap...

Cheap and authentic Indian food with a real homemade taste

I have been a regular at Badshah for many years. While the restaurant used to be more of an insider tip, it is now well known throughout the city. However, that doesn't change the fact that the food is still very tasty and the price-performance ratio is still one of the best in the city, despite rising prices. The atmosphere takes some getting used to and the cashiers at the front can sometimes be a bit grim. But you mainly come here for the food and that's just great. Therefore clear recommendation!

Indian food with a lot of flavor, cheap and very busy, something small and that's why you have to wait, excellent and very cheap

A culinary journey back to the roots of India. Step into our cozy restaurant, adorned with vibrant colors and aromatic spices, and be transported to the streets of Mumbai. Our chefs, trained in the ancient art of Indian cuisine, use only the freshest ingredients and traditional techniques to craft dishes that will take you back to the authentic taste of India. From the creamy richness of our Butter Chicken to the spicy kick of our Vindaloo, every bite is a flavor explosion that will leave you craving for more. Come, indulge in the bold flavors and warm hospitality of our restaurant, and experience the true essence of India.

Besides the space being a little cramped I have nothing else to complain about Badshah. Loved the Chole Bhature, Thalis of Chicken Jalfrezi and Chicken Tikka as well as Paneer. Mango Lassi is a must have here as well. Highly recommend for those who even have an hour of layover at Hamburg HBF while travelling elsewhere.

great food at great prices, the deserts are to die for!

Food unfortunately very good, so that the staff didn't put any afford in the matters of manners at all, super unfriendly. Also not wearing any masks, and paying by card was not possible.

I took the lamb and Chicken thali, the taste was good.

authentic, uncomplicated, quick and simply really tasty :) especially the okra pods.

Food, as far as I can tell, authentic and delicious. Large portions at reasonable prices. One star deducted because the store is very small and everything is very tight at peak times.

Nothing is better then their food

Best Indian in Hamburg. Really authentic and super flavorful. Unfortunately it's always full but it's worth it :)

Absolutely authentic Indian/ Punjabi food. Chai was proper Desi chai full of flavours. Loved every bite of food.

Great food and very reasonable prices (especially for the vegetarian options). Mango Lassi is also very good.

The place is okay, but not something that you'd like to go to when you want to eat with friends, it's a tiny place to go, sit, eat and leave. Too crowded always, and everyone will be staring at you when you're at a table eating your food, it feels like a telepathic communication saying "eat fast and leave" So, food is okay, not the place.

Thali cheap, but not a taste explosion.

Well actually the best Indian Hambkrgs, super authentic, very cheap, fast service and good portions! The ambience isn't the nicest & the service isn't the friendliest but hey, it's more of a bistro and that's more than great! Be sure to order the mango lassi as a drink! My recommendation: The curry with okra & the samosa!

Very pocket-friendly place. They have different thali options. Ambience is not so good,very small place. Taste is ok, not much to complain about.

We got the tip from family members. It's really full here. Prices are good, we liked the mixed pakoras and butter chicken, curry chicken and ordered some extra sweet chutney. The staff behind the cash is really friendly even there's so much stress. The sweet brown cake is fine too.

If you want to treat yourself to authentic, cheap, incredibly delicious Indian food, then you've come to the right place. I almost always order butter chicken, samosa and mango lassie here. But all the dishes I've tried here have all tasted good. Of course the location isn't the best, but the food here is really, really good. Just always come with someone and everything will be fine. Another minus is that you can only pay in cash here. So, always remember to have enough cash with you, otherwise there are several ATMs at the main station.

Best Indian thali destination. Cheaper and tasty. It's always full. Most of the time you might need to queue up. The thali concept is better. Snacks are quite tasty and plenty.

North Indian foods are very delicious. Mango lassi and chole bhatire are a must eat foods. Recommendable 💫

Very original and there is tasty and cheap food.

Simple Indian with delicious food and good service. Ambience simply and simply cheap.

Very tasty and inexpensive. Could eat a different dish every day. Go!

Delicious and good food at great prices

The ambience is simple and authentic, as is the food. The No.1 in Hamburg for Indian cuisine. Best Indian food at a fair price.

Erst dachten wir es hätte zu. Es ist von weitem sehr unauffällig und in einer Straße in der man nachts als Frau nicht unbedingt alleine durch gehen will. Drin aber brummt es vor Geschäftigkeit. Das Essen ist sehr lecker, supergünstig und authentisch. Das Mangolassi göttlich. Für uns ein Muss beim nächsten Hamburgbesuch.

I totally love the food, its fast and very cheap! Will always come back!!

The food is really good. Veg thali and samosas are the best.

Wonderful little Indian place with genuine atmosphere and really good and cheap food! Chicken tikka massala gets 10/10. Many locals eat here.

Nicht alles ist gut - aber das Mango Lassi und die Biryani Girichte sind top. Preislich konkurrenzlos - die Atmosphäre ist die einer Kantine. Fazit: sollte man mal besucht haben

It is an authentic restaurant that also conveys a bit of the Indian "hustle and bustle". Anyone who can offer a meal with 6 components (soup, salad, freshly baked naan, rice, yogurt sauce and main course) for EUR 9 is dependent on selling a large number of meals. The length of stay is therefore “limited”. Otherwise an incredible experience. The naan alone is incomparable and freshly baked for every guest. One of my favorite restaurants in Hamburg, although it has more of a “bistro character”. For a romantic dinner for two? Depends on what you mean by romance.

The food was really delicious and reminded me of India. Although the shahi paneer was too sweet otherwise I ordered Chole Bhature, Samosa and Shahi Paneer thali. I really loved their samosas they were crispy and the filling was also delicious. Chutney was also very nice. I also bought their Gajar Barfi they also tasted nice. About cleanliness and the atmosphere I would say it was not very clean also I felt a bit suffocated as the place is really small. Otherwise the food was really nice. Don't forget to order your mango lassi it was refreshing The food was really tasty and reminded me of India. Although the Shahi Paneer was otherwise too sweet, I ordered Chole Bhature, Samosa and Shahi Paneer Thali. I really liked their samosas, they were crispy and the filling was delicious too. The chutney was also very good. I also bought their Gajar Barfi which also tasted good. As far as cleanliness and atmosphere go, I would say it wasn't very clean, plus I felt a bit suffocated as the place is really small. Otherwise the food was really good. Don't forget to order their mango lassi, it was refreshing.

Famous place but not the best. The place is super congested considering the number of people coming.Also, very unhygienic.

Very tasty Indian food with very good value for money, we will definitely come back. But probably to go next time as it was full, hectic and very warm. But we definitely recommend it.

Price performance ok! Freshly baked naan tasted best! But not everything you get on your plate is delicious! Finally, top it off with Masala Chai! That was the best Indian tea I've ever had in HH! So, it's worth trying! Only the air is too stuffy and warm... 😅

Super nice and good food, if you are nearby, this is a must. Cash only at time of writing. So think about it.

Food quality has worsen over the years. Below average

Poor service and staff behaviour rude

Best Indian street food in Hamburg, but also authentic, i.e. crowded, loud, hectic, Indian

The cheapest and, at the same time, delicious foods in Hamburg. Definitely recommended.

Amazing authentic flavourful food that everyone can enjoy.

The food is very basic. The cost is less because of the quality of food. The older lady at the counter is extremely rude and ill mannered, as if they are serving you for free. I won't suggest anybody to go there. Seriously, the customer deserves better and if you really don't like the job then don't do it. I would have never written this review if it happened once because a bad day can happen to anybody, we are all human. But it has happened thrice and I'm done with the place. If you can't do anything good the least you can do is being kind.

I just wanted to share my recent food experience with you. I found this fantastic place that offers delicious Desi food items which are not only good in taste but also great in value for money. And the best part is that it's located near the central stations, so it's super convenient to reach. Plus, the prices are not too expensive either! I highly recommend you check it out.

Authentic, I love it! Be careful, the atmosphere is also authentically Indian, so it's more of a rustic snack bar, not suitable for romantic dates.

Wow what an amazing find. We found this place accidentally, this place is located very close to the railway station. The food was authentic Indian dhaba style super tasty. The flavours were amazing with generous portion sizes. The restaurant operates on cash only so don't forget to bring in cash. The restaurant was first come first serve and self-service. Will definitely recommend this place for its tasty food + in budget.

Biryani is a joke and staff is really rude. Looks like they are giving you food for free

Best resturant not in whole Germany .It was fully crowded because prices of food are so reasonable .Veg Thali 8 Euros ,Chicken thali 9 Euros ,Samosa chat only in 4 euros and mango lassi big glass in 2.5 Euros .No one is giving such a good quality and so authentic Indian food in this price .Staff is quite humble and nice .If you are in hamburg then must try this resturant .Highly recommended . One last thing I.e it’s distance from Hamburg central station is just 400 meters

Eat-food infection-diarrhoea-doctor Repeat🤮🤢 . Give some respect to the food Just because the food is older than you🤢🙏

Authentic Indian restaurant, super delicious fresh food, whether it's a starter, main course or even dessert, the mango lassi is always freshly prepared and tastes simply heavenly. We love coming here. Price performance is top.

This restaurant should no longer be an insider tip. The shop is a bit small. There are no service staff. A beeper informs you when your food is ready. The food is so authentic and therefore extremely tasty. Anyone who loves Indian cuisine will love coming here to eat. The menu lists which dish is spicy or not spicy. The price here is also unbeatable. The mango lassi and the chai (tea) are great. Everyone will find what they are looking for here.

Good food Self service system Amazing prices

I give this authentic snack street food restaurant 100% on its original Indian cuisine and its prices. Absolute insider tip for anyone who dares to venture beyond Hamburg. The atmosphere is originally simple and honest. Not what you go to for a romantic date. But if you want to eat real Indian cuisine with your hands. Then there!

The staff here were extremely rude and dismissive. Although they only accept cash, they wouldn't even entertain our question about having a bank account, responding with a disrespectful nod and no eye contact. Additionally, they refused to allow us to sit for an order of samosas and chai, probably because according to them it’s not enough to deserve a seat — really? The restaurant is tiny, dirty, and located at a spot that felt unsafe. The workers' body language indicated their unhappiness, reflected in their poor customer service. We opted to dine at Singh Restaurant after this, just a 3-minute walk away, where we received much warmer service in a prettier, clean, comfortable, and welcoming atmosphere on the main road.

It's authentic Indian restaurant, they serve food in steel plates, it feels like home, must try :)

Overall the food is ok but the restaurant area is not so good and also the atmosphere in it. Sitting area next to the dirty dishes hence the smell spread all around. Food is very spicy biryani like white rice mix with salan not soo good, samosa is also very spicy. I found only Mango lassi is delicious.

Delicious food.. great prices d delicious! We’ve been going for over 10 years and yes it may be small and cramped at times but the food never disappoints. Recommend by our Indian friends as one of the best places to get a real Indian dish with flavour land they weren’t wrong. The service is self serve and they call you when your food is ready but that’s fine. Make sure you reserve a table if you need one for more than 2/4 people as it gets very busy especially on sweet night. There were only 2 main dishes left that they had anything of one night we went.. wouldnt have been my first choice but it was still extremely tasty. Toilets aren’t so nice and very difficult to get in if you’re pregnant 😂 a bit of a squeeze.

Very original atmosphere. Very tight... After eating you don't feel the need to linger (which is probably not what you want). Small, quite tasty portions.

Small nice restaurant that mainly serves thalis and starters. Good value for money. However, if you want to sit comfortably for a long time, this is the wrong place. You have to order at the counter and pick up your food yourself.

Delicious food but not really inviting and much too narrow

Super tasty and authentic Indian “snack”.

The food tastes really nice, got a lot of customers, fresh and piquant. But the corresponding road is a bit dirty and the ramifications are some bad smell washes through the door while eating. Overall it's authentic Indian food.. They don't accept card for whatever reason, it's too problematic

Great indian food for a cheap price. I tried so many of their meals and all were great

The food is amazing! Super tasty and authentic, definitely the tastiest Indian food in all of Hamburg.

Authentic food, very tasty, value for money 👍, highly recommended!

It's not a fine dine shop; The dishes are simple, quick to prepare, tasty and cheap. You also shouldn't want to stay for long. Then the next guests are already waiting..

Food tastes great!!!!! And really great prices too!!! Self service and no service.. which isn't bad at all. Unfortunately, most people don't understand that it's not a restaurant where you can block the table even though you've already eaten and others are waiting... that's not possible!!

The price is good, and the food was passable but very greasy

As an Indian, I would never ever recommend this restaurant to anyone. The food is a terrible misrepresentation of Indian culture, over use of oil and red food color is the chefs dire attempt to mask of the lack of flavour in the supposed Indian Thali. The staff being unfriendly is the least of their issues, PLEASE CHANGE THE RESTAURANT CUSINE FROM INDIAN TO OIL PAINT SHOP.

Very tasty, well-seasoned food. Great vegetarian dishes. Authentically served as a thali, always including dal and naan bread. Top price-performance ratio. Self-service. It's more of a snack bar than a restaurant. Quite turbulent and narrow, but it goes quickly. I'd love to come back.

The food is really worth a visit! Super delicious and fair prices.

Very authentic and above all a fair price. However, as soon as we finished eating we were asked to leave because the table was needed. So a bit of snack flair :)

Don't expect a fancy experience, yet very delicious authentic and value for money. Also surprisingly clean.

Good Indian food at fair prices.

The new receptionist (young lady) is very un-friendly and makes you hate yourself to speak to her. She didn't want to hear me explaining to her and was so rude to me. I left my order and didn't take it from her although I paid for it because I couldn't bear her arrogant attitude.

One of the best and most affordable Indian restaurants I have ever visited! Good definitely tastes good and for that price it’s definitely a bargain! I mean €7 for a meal is unheard for me in Berlin!

Very cheap and tastes very good 🔥🔥🔥🔥

They don't have a cash register, they collect a lot without a cash register.

Superb place, very cheap and excellent food. Only comment for some people who take up space for long, please complete your meals and leave as it is crowded and small. If you like more time go to the costly restaurant where there is not much of a crowd. Kudos to the management for running this place 🙂

Not a very strong recommendation from my side. The ambience is not at all up to mark specially considering the amount of crowd this restaurant attracts. Really good for students considering the price which is beyond imagination cheap and the portion of food they give for that price. I have never seen such a cheap rate for a thali in entire Germany, specially with what they serve at that price. For meal they have lots of options from veg, chicken and lamb. Taste and flavor wise so so. Samosas were good, then Gulab Jamun did taste good. Naan was soft and good. Chicken curry and chole had the same base gravy so they almost did taste the same. Then Matar Paneer was not good at all. It can be a little tough to find a place during the lunch time. And it is full with people during the peak hours. We were there a little before the lunch time and then within 10 minutes it was bustling with people. Some did not manage to find a place to sit and had to wait in the line. Samosa order wait time 03-05 min. Thali Order wait time 10-15 min during rush.

Here you can get a good portion of super tasty food for little money and, if you want, an excellent mango lassi! There is also a good selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes. The atmosphere is cozy, the shop is very small. The only inconvenient thing is that it is often very full and sometimes you can't get a seat at peak times and unfortunately no reservations are possible. So you should plan your visit well and have an alternative plan ready in case there is no free table... But it's definitely worth a try! One of the best traditional North Indian restaurants in HH!

Awesome food at reasonable price

Budget friendly, good delicious Indian food. Definitely a must try in Hamburg.

Mango lassi was very good... The food was well seasoned and adequate portions Good atmosphere and fast service... I'd love to come back

The food is bad and so unhygienic. The quality of food is not up to any standards. I wouldn’t recommend at all.

You should definitely visit. Price performance is unbeatable! Very tasty, good quality, fast service and friendly. It's a small shop that is actually always very full. Despite everything, you actually get a place very quickly. Very authentic.

Authentic Indian cuisine. Very good.

Food was more authentic than many other Indian/Pakistani places. The place is very packed and not really great for eating in a relaxed atmosphere. But the funny part is they don’t provide even decent packaging for your sweets unless you buy 1kg in one go. If you buy 1/2 kg twice you will get it in cheap plastic boxes. 🤯

Authentic Indian food served on a Thali. (Stainless steel tablet with departments). There are also many vegetarian and vegan options. It's actually always full, so you should take your time. Not a location for a dinner date. It becomes difficult for more than 4 people as the restaurant is very small. There is no condition but it is self-service. It's actually always very loud. The restaurant is in the basement and there is no cell phone reception.

Super delicious Indian food. We will be back ! Friendly staff and cozy atmosphere.

Simple Indian food. Very inexpensive and authentically good!

Not decorative/cozy but very, very tasty