Papaya Restaurant - رستوران ایرانی in Hamburg

Me andy my friends stayed at a airbnb near by and this was by far THE best place in all of hambrug for both drinks and food. The owner Jonas was a absolute legend🗣️🗣️

The best Persian restaurant in Hamburg

WOW. Very Nice owner and an amazing Vibe. Very recommended.

Very good food, very friendly, attentive staff, simply a really good Persian restaurant. Highly recommended!

Best service i have ever seen if your in there ask for younus he’S the owner the best bar owner i’ve ever met. I love Younus :) Love from denmark? ;)

A place to feel good! ...like a second home Papaya is a true gem among Persian restaurants in Hamburg. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and full of warmth. You feel welcome from the very first moment, almost like you're at home with good friends. The food is authentic, freshly prepared, and tastes excellent, with attention to detail and high quality. The live music on weekends is also particularly nice, adding a very special touch to the evening. Whether with friends, family, or just the two of you, Papaya is a place where you don't just eat, but feel completely at home. Hospitality is truly lived here. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to enjoy good Persian food in a family atmosphere.

I don't understand the negative reviews here. My companion and I were delighted, both with the delicious, well-seasoned food and with the very friendly and attentive service. We'd be happy to come back! Regarding the "loud music" mentioned in some reviews, this only happens on Fridays and Saturdays, when live music is played. If you don't like that, you should choose another day to eat here.

I experienced a lovely night at papaya with my uncle because of fantastic atmosphere, including Persian live music, deleciouse foods (Koobideh and Ghormesabzi). We enjoyed a lot. Thanks Papaya!

- Very good service - Excellent food (tested both meat and vegetarian) - Totally reasonable prices - Modern yet authentic ambiance - Bar with an extensive selection of drinks included - You can have a good conversation with the staff and feel welcome, whether you're Persian or not

I've tried this restaurant three times now, with different dishes and drinks, and I can say: it's truly excellent. A very important point is that the restaurant's management, team, and chefs completely changed a few months ago. Many of the negative reviews date back to before this change. I've had some of the best cocktails of my life here – some of them are even the house's own creations and were truly outstanding. As an Iranian who knows the difference between good and bad kebabs, I can say that the kebabs here are definitely prepared with fresh, high-quality meat (unfortunately, quite unlike most of the kebabs I've eaten in Hamburg so far). As for the prices, I find them absolutely reasonable. It's simply impossible to offer authentic Iranian kebabs with a generous amount of high-quality meat for a low price. If they're still very cheap, you have to seriously question the quality of the meat used. Personally, I never eat kebabs in extremely cheap restaurants because you simply don't know what kind of meat was used to keep the price so low. On certain days and times of the week, they also offer live music with a singer and Persian dancing, which is very popular with many guests. If you don't fancy that kind of atmosphere, you can simply visit the restaurant during quieter times or on other days of the week. But if you enjoy that, you're sure to have a great time here! If good quality and your health are important to you, I highly recommend this restaurant.

Excellent, authentic Persian food. There's live music on weekends. It also has a great bar.

Excellent food and very attentive service. Delicious Persian dishes. Both the grilled and braised dishes are highly recommended.

I can't believe it, the food here is super delicious, I can happily recommend it

Great restaurant. Highly recommended. *****

The food was delicious and fresh. The atmosphere was lovely. The staff was very friendly. Highly recommended. I'd happily go back.

Ideally I would give no stars, unfortunately it's not possible, catastrophic food, unfriendly staff.

I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to my enemies. worst food. really expensive. bad service. Also the restaurant smelled like dead fish 🥲

The food tastes very good and is worth the price. It takes me back to my childhood and tastes just like my grandma used to cook. The atmosphere is 10/10 with beautiful Persian music.

The new Papaya restaurant on Winterhuder Weg offers an average experience. The food is OK, but the noise caused by the restaurant in the neighborhood is disturbing. There is insufficient soundproofing, making conversations difficult to hold. If you are looking for a quiet environment, this is not the place. The service is not that friendly, and overall the restaurant leaves no lasting impression other than noise. The whining is really unbearable and echoes through the entire neighborhood. Please be considerate ⚠️

The meat tastes very good and the atmosphere is nice. The owners and waiters are very friendly. If you want to eat delicious Persian food in Hamburg, you should definitely go.

The first Iranian restaurant I went to. There was live music and it was incredible. We got up and danced, all the employees were very polite. Everything was delicious. Qeshk e bademjan was very delicious.

It was a particularly good atmosphere. Again and again.

Friendly atmosphere with delicious Iranian foods. Nice crew.

Delicious food, friendly service and pleasant ambience

I am enthusiastic about the service and food and the family atmosphere.

Unfortunately, my visit to this Persian restaurant was disappointing. The food seemed carelessly prepared and hardly had the authentic taste that I expect from Persian cuisine. The portions were small compared to the price, and the meat was dry and tough. The service also left a lot to be desired - we had to wait a long time even though the restaurant wasn't particularly full. The service was inattentive and seemed annoyed when asked questions. Overall, not a place I would recommend. It's a shame because I was actually looking forward to a cozy evening with delicious food.

Worst restaurant experience I've ever had! Rude staff, endless waiting times and catastrophic food - an absolute disappointment. Management is disrespectful and seems to have no interest in good service. After three hours of waiting, the food finally came, of course without a starter or an apology. The quality of the food was a disgrace: The fish was full of bones and inedible. The chicken kebab was rock hard, dry and tasteless. The Kobideh kebab half burnt and half raw – incredible. As if that wasn't enough, they only accept cash payment. Why? Conclusion: Just don't go! A huge failure.

The food was very tasty and the atmosphere was cozy

A real taste experience! I absolutely loved this Persian restaurant! The food was incredibly delicious - every dish was freshly prepared and full of authentic flavors. I was particularly impressed by the grilled skewers and the Persian rice dishes. The atmosphere is very cozy and inviting, and the staff was friendly and attentive. You really feel welcome here. I can recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants quality Persian cuisine. I'll definitely be back!

The Kale Pache tasted great there, the service was excellent and everything was perfect. At the end we were treated to tea and stuffed dates with walnuts. Very tasty 😋 Always happy!

I’ve been to the restaurant several times and decided to celebrate my birthday there. Everything went at the highest level. Very tasty food. Very fun atmosphere. I liked the live music. Next time I plan to go there with friends.

It was very tasty, everything was great! Thanks! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Simply incredible! I've never been as excited about a Persian restaurant as I was here. As soon as you enter you are greeted by a warm, authentic atmosphere. The furnishings, the music and, above all, the smell from the kitchen immediately transport you to the Orient. The food? An absolute dream! Every bite was an explosion of flavor – perfectly seasoned, freshly prepared and served with so much love. The kebab in particular was sensationally tender, and the rice dishes were simply heavenly. The service also deserves high praise: friendly, attentive and warm. You really feel welcome. A must for anyone who loves Persian cuisine or wants to get to know it. I'll definitely be back!

Everything was great and we enjoyed it.

Great food Great music Kabab Koobdeh was wonderful Thank you

The food was really great and the music band was very good, which made me recommend this restaurant. Thank you for the good management of this restaurant

Thanks to the management and excellent service of Papaya restaurant, really delicious food and happy and friendly environment

Thank you for your great outpatient Very good food (koobideh was very good and tasty) Music also very nice Thank you

Food quality is good. Live music is good. Forcing minimum order is a bad idea as it causes bad feeling for the customers.Instead, they can define an entrance-fee for the nights they have live music. ( I can understand that live music costs and they should also earn this money). Hidden costs like water on the table, is also not a good idea. Overall, I think, being more clear on costs and customer satisfaction are the points that they should work on.

Food was great, staff was very friendly

Such nice people and friendly people And very tasty food 😋😋😋 Quality perfect 👌

Thanks for the delicious food. I just wanted to say that the older waitress, about 50 years old, always overcharges by 10 euros when billing. The second time, I immediately pointed out to her that she had miscalculated.

The staff and service were excellent, the atmosphere was very pleasant and pleasant, and we had a lovely time. Unfortunately, the Haalim was completely tasteless and the Kalle-Pache was served cold. Hopefully the quality of the food will be as good as the rest of the service in the future.

Certainly one of the worst Persians in Hamburg. Only Pars and Padideh are worse.

Unfortunately, I was disappointed with my visit to this restaurant. The quality of the food did not meet the expectations of Persian cuisine. The kebab was far too greasy - when you pressed it, the oil literally ran out. For dessert we ordered a warm chocolate cake, but that was also a disappointment. It was obviously a ready-made cake that had just been warmed up. You could even see that the paper had already come off. It was dry inside and had a stale taste, so we didn't even finish it. Overall, unfortunately not a good experience. There is definitely room for improvement here – both in the preparation and in the quality of the food.

Am Sonntag den 02.02.2025 1. Unerfahrene Bedienung , kleine Cola statt große Grösse ans Tisch gebracht , nach dem sie drauf angesprochen wurde sagte sie trinken sie es aus bei Bedarf bringe ich ihnen eine zweites Glas , was auch nicht geschehen ist. 2. Das Fleisch war hart und nicht möglich zu Essen. Kein Angebot ob was neues gebraucht werden soll oder Geld zurück. Natürlich nicht !!!!!! 3. Als wir auf Nachfrage Nachtisch bestellt haben hat sie anstatt für 4 Personen 3 migrige Baklava Stückchen uns hingestellt und meinte als Entschuldigung. 4. Wir haben um 21:50 Uhr bezahlt und sie bekam für 200€ Rechnung natürlich auch 10 Prozent Trinkgeld 20€ Aber keine 2 Minuten später sind wir dabei mit unsere Freunde Fotos zu machen da macht die Tochter der Chefin die Innenbeleuchtung aus so das wir komplett im Dunkeln standen. Fazit ; Wir gehen nie wieder dahin . Sehr traurig Wenn Mann keinerlei Erfahrung hat sollte man es mit Selbständigkeit lassen.

Very nice service, you immediately feel welcome and respond to your special requests. Very nice atmosphere and really delicious food. I always have a lot of fun Kind regards to the nice boss ❤️

Very friendly staff, a warm atmosphere, delicious food. Great cocktails, we always enjoy coming back🥰 very special thanks to the boss♥️🙏🏻

The food is amazing, super high quality. Love dining there, the people and music are awesome!!

It was a wonderful place with a great atmosphere and really friendly personnel.

Sehr schlechter Service, man muss lange auf das Essen warten, sehr respektloses Personal, sehr unhöflicher Restaurantbesitzer. Very bad service, you have to wait a long time for food, very disrespectful staff, very rude restaurant owner

I can summarize our experience and the divided opinions about the restaurant for you: 1. Food: genuine Persian tastes and the kababs are perfect; Torsh, Koobideh, and Barg are really delicious and portioned adequately. They have a welcome appetizer of bread, cheese and herbs (noon-panir-sabzi). We also enjoyed the nice side dishes and a great homemade safran drink that they recommended. 2. Atmosphere: the live music and people dancing in the middle create a great positive vibe but it can catch you off guard. It can get also quite loud (+100 dB, unsafe for hearing) especially if you are a bit too close to the loud speakers. So in case you have non-Iranian guests or loud music bothers you, be prepared, or I‘d suggest to avoid going there on the evenings when they have live music. Overall the restaurant is nicely decorated but the tables are a bit too cramped together. 3. Staff: They were all nice and helpful, but some of them were clearly under training and a lady was very obviously supervising/micromanaging them. We found the tension a bit too obvious. All in all, I would definitely come back again in the future, but would cautiously recommend it to other friends.

Unfortunately, my experience at this restaurant was disappointing, particularly due to the poor communication skills in management. There were problems when making the reservation: it was not clearly communicated that an advance payment was required and the reservation could not be confirmed. This led to confusion and ambiguity. In addition, the new management seems to have insufficient knowledge of German, which made communication difficult. In addition, there was a lack of polite and professional demeanor, which further marred the overall impression. Overall, this was a disappointing experience that could have been avoided with better communication and a more professional demeanor.

A restaurant whose quality is getting worse every day. Employees are part of the best performance But the kitchen without a professional chef and bad and inferior rice In general, I don't recommend inviting your guests there

The boss told us we had to give our tips and the food was cold and our food was missing a lot. Disrespectful and unpleasant.

The food was perfect. I can only recommend. Everything was perfect .nice employees

Wonderfully tender meat and great flavors. I'd love to come back!

Selten so etwas erlebt…Auto zum Laden abgestellt und nächstes Restaurant gesucht..Papaya..freundliche Begrüßung..2 Tee, 1 Hauptspeise und 2 Vorspeisen bestellt…Tee kam schnell..noch schneller versuchte ein Musiker live zu spielen..zuerst Geige…sehr schlecht…dann Flöte…etwas besser…dann hat er gesungen..auch schlecht..und alles zu laut! Außer unserem war nur noch ein Tisch besetzt..nach 25 Minuten Wartezeit begannen die beiden Servicekräfte am Nebentisch zu essen..auf meine Frage, wann denn unser Essen kommen würde, sagte man uns..wir hätten gar nichts bestellt?!…nun gut..auch so etwas muss man mal erleben…die beiden Tees mussten wir nicht bezahlen.

Not recommended. The music was way too loud and the quality was so bad that it made your ears ring. You couldn't have a conversation. There were many errors on the invoice and the communication afterwards was unclear. Too much self-promotion, you were constantly confronted with the boss's face. The food was OK but not extraordinary.

Loud, impersonal and unprofessional Unfortunately, my visit to this restaurant was anything but pleasant. The music was so loud that it gave me a headache, which made it impossible to eat comfortably. Particularly annoying: A fee was charged for music even though there was no live music. The staff seemed unprofessional and impersonal - no aprons, loose hair and overall not a well-groomed appearance. We were also asked by the waitress to pay for things that other guests at our table had not paid for. Something like this is completely unacceptable and not a good way to treat guests. I cannot recommend this restaurant for either the food or the service. A disappointing experience that I certainly won't repeat.

Unfortunately, the quality of the food is very poor, and prices are high compared to other Persian restaurants with live music (like Cologne, for example)! Live music is good. Kashke Bademjan is very tasty. The service staff are often overwhelmed and do not arrive on time. Going for once is ok….

There is a lot of food, it's hard to eat, there's a food to eat, the chef lives with it Wegen Trinkgeld removes it, this is what it takes (Nie Wieder) A great experience with a car, like Khub Naboud Ghada and Sarwais Iftakh. Arzash indeed Ndaasht

I'm super satisfied overall, be it with the ambience or the dishes. The food there is very delicious. I think it's great that there is also live music from various artists in the program! The staff is very friendly. I can only recommend this!

I've actually been there several times and given it several chances. Dishes don't taste classically Iranian at all. Kubideh just tasted like bad mince. Mirze ghasemi was more of an omelet with tomatoes instead of an eggplant base. Mahitshe was full of fat, not properly processed and smelled really bad. Not edible at all. Khoresht was full of oil and tasted the same. Chicken dry. Not Iranian but Arabic bread. So absolutely inedible and inauthentic. The worst thing, unfortunately, is the customer service. Very, very unfriendly and snooty. They turn around when someone talks to you. Card payment not possible. Wasn't there anywhere and wasn't communicated. My husband had to go through 5 machines and drove to Mundsburg while we waited there with the children for half an hour, without success. A friendly hint that you should say this beforehand or put a sign somewhere saying that card payment is not possible, especially with a large family, was not welcomed at all. It's not easy to have several hundred euros in your pocket in the 21st century. Instead of an apology, there was a discussion, both from the owner and the waitress. It wasn't so bad that the man had to drive through half of Hamburg, they said. Absolutely bottom drawer. And the rating is actually worded in a friendly way. Food was really disastrous, customer service was unprofessional and toilets sucked. There are no parking spaces either.

- Parking options: It was very difficult to find parking near the restaurant. - Reception and ambience: When we entered we were warmly greeted by the restaurant owner. The furnishings as well as the tables and chairs were of good quality. - Music: There is a live DJ playing Iranian music. However, the volume of the music was quite high. - Services: The staff was friendly, but the quality of the food left a lot to be desired. The chicken kebab was undercooked on the inside and the pieces of meat were cut too thick, resembling boiled chicken rather than grilled. - Salad bar: A free salad bar was available, but I don't recommend it. The lettuce was poorly washed and full of small flies. The salad plates were also not clean, with visible stains and fingerprints. When I reported this to the restaurant, all I received was an unprofessional "Okay" without an apology. - Additional costs: In the end we charged 3 euros per person for the music. ! Overall, I cannot recommend the restaurant due to the poor quality of the food, especially for Persian cuisine lovers. 👎

I think they got good food and are a bit pricey. What is for a absolute no go is the old man telling you where to sit. The chairs upstairs are uncomfortable. I think it's really rude to have such behavior with your customer.

Food delicious, very nice staff.

Awful, I had pilaf beans with muscle, and unfortunately, it was as if the beans were not cleaned well and tasted like sand

One of the best restaurants in Hamburg Germany. Food quality was great and staffs were very nice.

The musicians and singer were wonderful, creating a lively and joyful Iranian atmosphere with their excellent performance. The Jujeh Kebab was tender, delicate, and flavorful. The Bastani Zaferani had an elegant taste, reminiscent of traditional Iranian ice cream. The Kashko Bademjan and Mirza Ghasemi served as starters were perfectly balanced, offering a delightful blend of slightly sour and smoky flavors. The Zereshk Polo with chicken, though a bit greasy, had a good taste overall.

I went to this restaurant with my wife and son. The quality of the food was very good and pleasant. The attitude of the staff was very respectful and warm. Overall, I recommend this restaurant to my dear friends.

I ordered a too good to go box there and it was very tasty, it was also plentiful, two of them were fed up with it too

Great, happy atmosphere, happy music, good food

If you value your money and time, I recommend not to go to this restaurant. I was very sorry to go to this restaurant You can eat the most ridiculous food you can eat in this restaurant. We ordered pounded kebab and barberry pilaf, barberry which was not cleaned at all and was full of skewers and garbage inside, and very sweet chicken sauce with five spoons of rice. His pounded kebab was full of open pieces with big pieces of onion inside and the worst and most ridiculous taste of pounded kebab I have ever eaten. I wish restaurant owners and chefs visit other restaurants in Hamburg, like Sepideh, and see what service is brought to the table before the meal, such as bread, vegetables, cheese, onions, and how much rice they put on the plate. As a customer, I was embarrassed to look at the plate of rice because it looked like five spoons of rice were poured for a baby. I gave one star only because of the atmosphere of the restaurant and I hope this restaurant closes soon because it causes disgrace and that's it.

Bete Persian Restaurant in Hamburg, With live music 👍👍👍👍👍 Delicious 😋

Extremely loud...unfriendly service.

The papaya in Hamburg is simply fantastic! The atmosphere is very inviting and the staff is incredibly friendly and competent. The price-performance ratio is absolutely right and the food is simply delicious. Another highlight is the live music from various artists, which takes place from Friday to Sunday. We will definitely come back. Highly recommended!

The best kalepache and skembe in Hamburg 👍🏻

Delicious food and nice service. Gladly again.

The food is excellently cooked. Many greetings to the chef! The portion size is huge, the meat is juicy and tastes GREAT! I can recommend Persian ice cream to everyone 👀 We spoke to the boss about another reservation, who was very personable and polite. For me the best Persian restaurant in Hamburg.

One star is so much, very very very expensive for a small portion, I don't recommend anything 😡😡

Rich, authentic menu, very friendly and courteous service and great live music on weekends… what a voice!

With live music on Saturdays. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff.

Very tasty food, great atmosphere and music and the staff is super nice. I can only recommend it

Not even worth 1 star Food without taste, I don't think salt was even used, very carelessly furnished, very poor rice, kebab, watery, no Nrot and Sabsi in advance like in other restaurants. Waitress played with her hair the whole time without any experience. There were 4 of us because we all see it the same way. People please don't go there, it's a waste of money. Prices are sooooooo high for a tea you pay 4 euros. Zero recommendation.

Very nice place, great food, just great

A very nice restaurant with very nice service. Everything is just right here. The food came very quickly and the waiters are very helpful and professional.

The best pounded kebab craving that I experienced in Europe😋

Excellent and fresh food, and fast, the best place to eat Iranian and Afghan food and the best place to get a positive and happy mood with family and spouse, with service and the kindest waiter

Very poor service, small amount of food, high price and inappropriate behavior

Warm and great atmosphere..delicious food. ... Ethical and stylish service team Professional management... In short, the weekends go by... try it, you won't regret it 🫡

Thank you for your good reception in Papaya. My friends and I enjoyed the good food and the warm reception and the very kind and hardworking staff of the restaurant. The best restaurant I have ever been to in Hamburg and thank you for the restaurant management. Shame on you, when you don't know the culture of going to a restaurant, why are you ruining an Iranian? I was there and saw how the restaurant employees welcomed you with heart and soul and And your guests would order extra rice because the second charge was free. I saw exactly that after eating the free soup, your guests put their spoons in the soup bowls and the waiters took them to the kitchen. In which restaurant do you know that they leave two spoons and forks for each guest? He has created a family environment where you and your family can enjoy, come and support them and I am really sorry for you and this comment of yours is completely wrong and on purpose. You should learn a little about the culture of going to a restaurant.

Die Bedienung ist relativ unerfahren und mit mederen Gästen extrem überfordert. Die Preise sind übertrieben tuer. Es wurde das falsche Essen serviert und auf unser Besteck mussten wir auch lange warten. Die Bedienung ist relativ ignorant und fühlt sich nicht warantartung den Gästen korrekt to bedienen. Ich rate ab, dieses Restaurant zu besuchen. Es war für uns reine Zeit- und Geldversschwendung. Ohne dein schriftliches Einverständnis wird ein Video von dir gemacht und in Instagram publicht! Der Inhaber scheint extrem überfordert zu sein und zeigt kein Interesse an einer Verbesserung. Nie wieder gehe ich dahin! Positive: quick preparation of food despite the large number of people in the group. Good quality and cooking of grilled meat and pilaf. Negative: Lack of proper ability to serve large groups, despite booking in advance. Disproportionately high price for small volume of food. The lack of pilaf with the argument that: it mostly stays on the plates and is thrown away! Suggested solution: If you want more, tell me that it will be "charged" for free. Reluctantly charged and the money was taken! You will be filmed without written permission and videos They are displayed on Instagram

Cutlery came after the meal came, the rice was far too little, not organized, the food came very late, far too few staff, the small tea after the meal also cost something... Prowi-performance ratio catastrophic….Never again….

The best Iranian restaurant in the beautiful city of Hamburg with live music

Trotz Reservierung hatten wir einen Tisch direkt an der Tür, was nicht so schön war. Der Service war gut, das Essen noch besser. Die Livemusik war leider viel zu laut, eine Unterhaltung so gut wie unmöglich.

Don't order African beef They had African things there. Maybe the Persian things taste delicious. Jollof rice was delicious, the beef with it was a disgrace, not only quite little for the price of 13 euros but really the cheapest piece you can get with 30% fat, 30% cartilage and 40% ok prepared meat. So anything that simply has beef in it, as it was the same with fufu, can be pretty much forgotten or I can only advise against it. Fufu smelled and tasted like burnt plastic.

Our last visit to this restaurant was extremely pleasant. The staff was always helpful and extremely nice. We enjoyed the music and found the atmosphere pleasant. We look forward to our next visit!

We are true guests in this very friendly restaurant. The food was very great, there was a lot of choice so everyone could find something for themselves. Portions were sufficient, the taste was great and everyone could decide for themselves whether it was a little hotter or mild. We are completely satisfied.

On our first visit 3 months ago we were thrilled, very tasty food "on point", super friendly service and great live music. On our second visit in January, the food was cold and the service didn't really try hard. On our last visit last Sunday, after asking twice, we were finally served after almost 30 minutes; the service was grumpy and overwhelmed. The food is still good, but it's of no use if the customers stay away at some point. Apparently there is only live music when the shop is full enough, unfortunately there was no music until 4:30 p.m. Chatting with the supposed owner was more important. Unfortunately, appetizers in the sense of sabzi and paneer are no longer available from the house. For us it was the last visit.