Under glowing blue string lights, Villiers Street is home to Herman ze German & about another dozen quick-serve restaurants. We chose to do a take away, but there are a handful of seats, if you're so inclined to eat in. I absolutely enjoyed my order -- a Vegan Wurst (made of seitan) on a roll with all the free toppings (ketchup, mustard, mayo, & crispy onions) & added sauerkraut & curry sauce (50p each) on the side. (Sidenote: This was my first time trying curry sauce & the flavor is not for me. I expected it to be yellow like the curry I'm used to, but it was red like ketchup!) My wurst was ginormous, almost a foot long, I believe. I barely had room but I swiped a few of her fries, which were good & crispy. I have to admit, my stomach hated me a little in the morning. Will keep my eyes peeled for other HzG locations in London. Veggie friendly, nice & tasty, a slew of toppings, & all for around £6. read more

Herman Ze German - German Near Me - London, XGL

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Ordered the bratwurst meal deal at £9.50. Came with coleslaw, fries and fritz-cola. This location has no washroom but has a sink to wash your hands before and after. Fixings include crispy onions, mayo, mustard and ketchup. read more

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The hotdogs here were delicious! I am happy that we came here to eat. They have different ways to eat the sausages. You can get then in a bun, with fries, or in curry sauce. I ordered a sausage in a bun with fries. The fries were good and the bun was delicious. They gave a good amount of food and I had to save half for lunch. The place is small, so it was kind of hard to get a seat for a larger group. The workers were super nice and patient. I would recommend this place if you are looking for a quick and inexpensive place to eat while you are in London. read more

O man this place is awesome. My daughter brought me here for a bite to eat. We shared a table with a nice chap and had a wonderful conversation with a Londoner. The food was outstanding. Keep up the strong work Herman Ze German. I will be back next time I am in the UK. read more

Herman Ze German - Diner with family. O ya. - German Near Me - London, XGL

Hands down !! The best curry fries ever !! The Vegan Hot Dog hit the spot along with its Melonlimonade !! Staff was amazing and provided options and recommendations . Place was clean and well maintained !! read more

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Definite "must go" if you want cheap, authentic, and ridiculously delicious sausages. There are so many options. Also-- you get a LOT of food. Honestly though--the best thing on the menu is the fries. Get them with cheese and you will watch them melt cheese in a skillet until it is nice and bubbly and a little golden brown and then literally just pour it over the already perfectly seasoned fries. 10/10 read more

Herman Ze German - German Near Me - London, XGL

I loved this place even though I'm normally not a big German food person. I would recommend the cheese fries. They day I went it was freezing out, and the fries were warmth to my soul. I also got chick sandwich, was so big I couldn't finish it. The only downside is that there were no bathrooms so make sure you go before you come here. Other than that, delicious! read more

Herman Ze German - Cheese fries and chicken sandwich - German Near Me - London, XGL

In preparation for my trip to Germany over Easter, I popped into Herman ze German to acclimatise my palate As I appreciate a good pun, I was glad to see that they haven't missed the opportunity to say 'our wurst is ze best'! Very un-German humour but most appreciated by me! They do a range of sausages reminiscent of the many fast food stands I've seen in Germany. The range of sausages are grilled and therefore more healthy than the fried versions I've seen in Germany. I took mine sprinkled with their curry-tomato sauce They're a bit pricier than the German versions but if you're nostalgic for some german fast food, do pop in here read more

Herman Ze German - German Near Me - London, XGL

Sorry Herman, I just don't want to be porked by YOUR sausage. Just sayin'! Any excuse to lower the tone. I'm going to love any place that serves meat and carbs. Actually, a sausage specialist such as Herman ze German should really be a fave of faves. But the phrase "not so much" comes to mind. I was a little under the weather and hadn't eaten anything that day when walking past this place I got very excited. I've been wangling after this First To Review for a while. If ever their was a soulless snack bar this would be it. With all this cute marketing I was expecting so much more but the wurst was only okay and the sauerkraut was so disappointing. Not warmed up and with no bacon in it - what were they thinking? As a lunch time spot, it's not awful, it's just not great. They'll have to try harder to impress me. Even their strange array of German fizzy pop didn't wow me. read more

Herman Ze German - German Near Me - London, XGL

-off day for H ze G? Das hoffe ich... Pet peeve #432: repeating my order (klar und deutlich) in excess of three times only to receive not really what I had asked for while a co-worker, standing next to me, looks on and says nothing to help. Gracias, Jesus. Meh. I've enjoyed past trips here and expect that this underwhelming experience is just a blip on the radar screen, as it were. read more

Food was ok (had a decent curry wurst and fries). but I found it difficult to order as I hadn't been there before and it presented somewhat like Starbucks. Found the staff nearing Charing Cross less than enthusiastic or helpful. read more

I don't get all the amazing reviews?????? I had the bratwurst in a bun and side of fries. My meal was average at best. Given my German background, I'm a little insulted that this is passed as good German food. The Bratwurst itself was OK but served lukewarm. The bun was just terrible - cold, hard and too large for the size of the sausage. The Sauerkraut was tasteless. So incredibly disapointed. Fries were the "wurst' I had in London. Small, hard and overcooked. It's cool that they serve Fritz cola from Hamburg which I enjoy on my many trips to Hamburg. They also have local Hamburg brewed beer "Astra" available. Again.... I just don't get it. Very disapointed and no expectation to return. BK read more

Herman Ze German - Soda from Hamburg Germany - German Near Me - London, XGL

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I'm half German so just happy to find a place that does things close enough to the street vendor variety I could find in my Mother's home town of Hamburg. I just feel spoilt for choice here and gosh darn it if the Wurst isn't just scrummy. I think the pricing is very reasonable for what you get and, while there is minimal communal seating, they seem to have quite a quick turnover so it's busy, buzzing but never packed. Service is really fast and friendly and YES they respond to German in German and this is a great alternative to fast food of the bland variety (not names mentioned) I kind of went for it here as I felt like a kid in a candy store or a German in a Bratwurst Store may be more apt. I had the Wurst Deal which included a Hotdog, Fries and a drink at under a tenner. I added a few toppings and you can customise the chilli level or type of wurst to make it your own. The chilli certainly catches you off guard and while I didn't feel it while consuming I had a healthy glow by the end. I did not walk away hungry that much I can assure you! They have a unique range of soft drinks that go down with ease and, within my little group of yelpers, we tasted a couple and they were very popular. Hot dogs can be a messy business so the sink to wash up is very handy. Not 100% authentic but close enough to conjure up memories of my childhood summer holidays. read more

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German sausage anyone?? Reasonably priced. Not a lot of seating but I guess thats represented in the cost of the wurst.. I went for the wurst salad combo.. And I braved it with the spicy option which at first was too spicy but the best creeps up on you and before you know your mouth is on fire??? The apple, cheery and elderflower fizz was yummy.. I am gonna need to go back to try the other option too! And if you are a messy eater then they have catered for you with a sink to wash up.. Cause if you managed to get by with no mess, then you need either more topping or more sauce.. Lol they give fried onions out for free but all other additions do need to be paid for but 50p for gherkins? I can manage that! read more

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Not a fan. Super salty and not nice nor my kind of food at all. Staff recommended I purchase the spicy special one. Can't remember the name. It was just salty. Not spicy. And I felt ikky after eating it as it was also super greasy... Not going back anytime soon. read more

Herman Ze German - German Near Me - London, XGL

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I came upon this place during a night stroll and the catchy name of this place caught my attention. German food in London? Hell yeah! I got the recommendation with Lucifer's sauce on it, aka the ringer - that sounded kind of wrong. The service was extremely nice and friendly, props to those guys who were working that night. They made my day. Back onto the food, I had no idea what to expect from this place since we barely have any German food where I live but man, the first bite was gooooood. A little bit of sauce, a little of fries, a little bit of crunchy onions, a little bit of Sauerkraut, and best of all, a little bit of sausages and BAM, I was flavor town. Then came the heat. The ringer is not for the hot sauce virgins I warn you. I totally didn't expect a habanero level of spiciness but I definitely recognized its potency. Boy was it good and what a rush it was. I wished that we had Herman ze German in Canada, I know I'd go there everyday during work. read more

Herman Ze German - Fucking spicy fucking delicious. - German Near Me - London, XGL

I was expecting a sit-down restaurant with a variety of German cuisine. This is more of a fast-food joint with wursts and small schnitzels (in a roll). Service was quick and staff were friendly. Food was disappointing. I won't be returning. read more

Herman Ze German - Chicken schnitzel in a roll. - German Near Me - London, XGL

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They claim that their Wurst is Ze Best... I had a bit of time to kill before heading back to work, so I thought I'd check out if Herman Ze German lived up to its expectations! I got Currywurst with chips. The wurst was good (not too greasy, good flavour), but I'm not sure I liked the curry sauce that much (it was a bit too sweet for me). The chips however were very VERY good (with loads of curry-salt)!! No matter what you do, GET THE CHIPS (and probably the free crispy onion topping too, because YOLO)! Currywurst + Pommes was £5.95 I think. Rolls around £5. Sounds like a great lunch deal to me! https://cakeandwhisky.wordpress.com/2015/03/20/herman-ze-german-wurst-pommes-bitte-london/ read more

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Been wanting to go and try this for a while but never had the chance so far. Just happened to pass by when I had to stop, walk a few step backwards and double check I wasn't imagining it. Quickly made my way inside and ordered a bratwurst in roll with mustard, ketchup and roasted onion (I don't do sauerkraut). The guy making it was great and quite chatty, just adding to the feel of the place. Not being English I quite enjoyed having a proper sausage (yes, IMHO, etc.) in London. The bratwurst was quite filling and very nice. Will have to go back again when I get the chance. Oh, don't worry about getting all messy having your sausage. That's what the sink in the corner is for! read more

Herman Ze German - German Near Me - London, XGL

Love German food, and this is a great place to grab it. Street German food would be a better description. I had a sausage with the usual bun and German mustard. Pricing is a bit expensive though. What you'd pay 2 euros for a the train station in Berlin, you're paying £8 here. Saying that, you sort of expect that in a place like London read more

Good dog! About 9 pounds for fries and dog. Highly recommended . Hack get a water cup instead of a drink . Save money and stay hydrated read more

Herman Ze German - German Near Me - London, XGL

We spent New Year's Day in London and looked for a place with sausage and sauerkraut for our families traditional Good Luck meal and found Herman de German. We loved the Chili Brats and the Augustine Munchen Hellos beer. Their fries are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The staff was friendly and the service was great. When in London we will be back to eat here! read more

Oh, how many great evenings we've had here. This little shop has fed me plenty of times and food is the best. Everyone is obsessed about the curry sauce, but honestly, cheese fries are heaven. At this tiny kingdom, they make fast food taste better, but also grill the sausages so It is a lot healthier. Having lived in Berlin, I have to say they get pretty close to German ones. H ze G is my favourite place to eat after a hangover. You must give it a try. read more

Don't listen to the other reviewers. I frequent to this place with my German buddies (from the war (against school work)). If you order in German, you get the same quality of service, by the way. If you don't know what to get, I recommend currywurst with pommes frites. It's basically chopped sausage in bbq sauce topped with curry powder with a side of fresh fries. This will cost you about £4 or £5. They take cards, but you have to spend at least £5, otherwise you get charged extra. If that's "a bit pricey" for you, then you can try the McDonald's down the street. Also, if you're sick, the food here will not heal you. You're just going to have crappy food all day, no matter where you go, Lizzie. :O Take-away is pretty best, since the restaurant is tiny. Sitting at the one table, even when it's empty, is a bit uncomfortable (especially since legitimate Germans are so big). There's also a sink where you can wash your hands with. A sink out in the open for all to use! Anyway, this place is pretty cool, because their logo is a mustachioed sausage named herman. read more

Herman ze German is the best tasting currywurst I have ever had... FACT. And I've been to Hamburg a lot. The only thing that lets this place down is that it's menu is quite complex... for instance you can have a normal wurst in a roll for £4, but not with chips or you pay another £2... yet currywurst and chips is £5... but a roll will set you back another £1... I would recommend studying the menu first! And then going for the currywurst mit pommes with the hottest curry sauce they have... lovely! read more

My husband found us Herman Ze German while we were wandering London on a Saturday, and we ended up having a great lunch here! It's a small place but very bright and clean, and the guys working the counter were friendly. There aren't a ton of sausage options, but what they have is very good, and there are plenty of toppings and sauces to choose from. My husband was sensible and had a chili wurst ( £4.45) topped with mustard and sauerkraut. I was adventurous and tried "Ze Wilde Bock Roll": an insane combination of bockwurst, curry sauce, crispy onions, mayo and fries ( £5.95). Why have I not thought of putting curry on a sausage before? It's delicious! I ended up picking the fries up off the top and eating them on the side, but they were crispy and yummy, and the whole combination surprisingly worked really well. Quick service, great food and low prices = 5 stars. read more

Currywurst in London?? CURRYWURST IN LONDON!! Yay!! H ze G is in the perfect place to line your tummy before heading on for drinks or comedy shows. The staff seem vaguely friendly but very busy ...they are happy when German folk wander in and order in their own language. I've tried a hotdog, which was pretty good... but it's the currywurst with pommes frites that really hits the sausage. * Warning 1: Don't expect the currywurst sauce to taste like UK-style curry. It's like Germany...so tastes more like happy, slightly spicy tomato ketchup. ** Warning 2: They have a brilliant machine that automatically chops your sausage into bite-sized-munchable pieces. Blokes shouldn't look too carefully at this chopper of phallic-like meat...it makes them look scared. read more

This is a pretty great little fast food joint down by Embankment that provides a taste of Germany to hungry Brits (or in my case, Canadian/Americans). This small establishment is no frills and offers a variety of German sausage with some frites & other fixins that satisfy anyones hunger. The spicy sauce definitely lives up to its name and is worthwhile if you can handle a bit of heat. yes, the machine they use to dice the sausage is a little unsettling to males, simply because it conjures images of severe pain and discomfort, but it's easy to distract oneself from it by immersing oneself in the vast array of sodas or pretzels available for purchase. My only qualm is that they charge you to add sauerkraut to your meal. 50p for cabbage? C'mon, just build it into the cost of my currywurst so that I don't have to pay a 2nd time... read more

I headed down to Charing Cross to attend a seminar at the hotel in the train station. But it was right after lunch, and I needed something to eat. I've been wanting to give Mr. Herman a go for ages, so I stopped in to grab something for lunch. The venue is tiny, so I had to get it for takeaway as there's only enough room for about eight people. Good thing it was a sunny (but cold) day, and Trafalgar Square was oh so close. I'm a bit of a spice fiend, so I opted for Ze Uber Ding. Chilli Wurst? Check. Jalapenos? Check. Cheese? Check! Fries? CHECK CHECK CHECK! They also melt the cheese and jalapenos in a pan and dump it on top of the sausage so it's oozy and amazing. And delicious and spicy. I also got some potato salad to try (and probably could have done without). I did really enjoy it. I'm sure I'll be back sometime. read more

If you can get beyond the very chain-like, impersonal feel of this place, you will say hot-damn, that's a fine sausage! I was delighted and relieved to find this place open after having drinks at Gordon's wine bar next door. (It is definitely open past 11 on Fridays at least). I asked the server what his favorite was and he recommended the chili sausage. It was AWESOME. Loved it topped with sauerkraut and a generous squeeze of mustard. Hoping they will open up more of these, especially near the good drinking holes. Watch out kebabs, you have late-nite alcohol absorbing snacking competition! read more

Just so you know this review is from an American visiting England and eating German food in London. Yep that's messed up! That being said Herman Ze German has some really great sausages or as we call them in the USA dawgs. My sausage was crunchy on the outside and had just the write snap to it but it was soft on the inside. The way they are in Chicago! Herman Ze German is a small place with great food and not too much seating. So this means you get to eat standing up or cross your fingers you get a spot at the table. As an FYI its well worth it! In my opinion Herman Ze German hat sehr gut essen und nicht so teuer! I am looking forward to eating there the next time I am in London. read more

Simple, cheap, and tasty. The staff is nice (at least one of them speaks German) and the fries are really good!

Super tasty sausages and yummy baked (but don't seem it) fries. Not much seating, but lots of nearby space for eating if you can't find a spot. The bockwurst are taaaasty! read more

Herman Ze German - German Near Me - London, XGL

It's sausages and pommes, and to be honest, having just come back from Berlin, it's pretty close to the 'real' thing! A slightly hungover me went in for some lunch and walked out a much happier person. Never seen their method of making fries before but they are tasty! I think it's a really big version of an Actify that rotates vertically instead of horizontally. What does come out is a nice crispy fry that holds sauce well. This location doesn't have much seating and what it does have is tight, being beside Charing Cross it's also quite busy. I recommend getting the Currywurst with Pommes, although I'll let you choose what sausage to get, I think they're all good. read more

This places tastes authentic, but there is something about Currywurst outside Germany that doesn't feel right. The sausage is put into a machine to slice and dumped in a pile in your cardboard tray and covered in sauce. Not difficult to see it wouldn't make a good picture. The seasoning didn't seem well balanced either. My dish was extremely sour with not enough curry and/or chilli powder in it. Service was also a little slow considering how easy a dish this is to make. It should be as quick or quicker than ordering at Macdonalds. Give this a try, but if you get the chance, try Curry 36 in Berlin. Most epic. Edit: I went to another place that did Currywurst in Soho called "The Bratwurst". Having tried that abomination of what they called "currywurst" I felt I was a little harsh about Herman Ze German which was miles ahead in quailty. Added a star as a result read more

First off, this place easily deserves a five. When I first visited this place on vacation you can smell the rich sausage awesomeness from the street. The staff is very welcoming and warm. Met the owner in the wee hours and gave my friends and I a brief history behind this awesome establishment. All in all, juicy sausages, great service and the buns are top notch. read more

I still don't understand why Timeout have such an obsession with the restaurant, it's average. Completely average. Nothing more and nothing less. I can see the benefit of going here after a couple of drinks, but that is it. Heard mixed reviews of this place as well from friends ranging from horrendous to amazing. read more

Stopped in here as we were starving and this place didn't have a line. I ordered a bratwurst and the pmmes spezial. I was told that for a few extra p I could get a water and I did. When my order was called up it was wrong! He ended up ringing me up for the meal deal that they have rather than the pommes spezial. I was hungry and didn't mind, but when they called my friends order, they got their's wrong too!! The actual bratwurst was ok. I liked all the toppings you could get on, but I felt a bit ill later from the food. The pommes frites were nice with the mayo, but I think next time I'm going to wait in line somewhere else.It was also pretty pricey for the food you get. read more

Chaotic sums up the experience. Server looked like he was in a trance when I gave him my order. Servers interrupt and talk to each other while talking to a customer. Selfish customers waiting for orders occupy the pitifully few seats leaving those with food to juggle and find a spot on a shelf over the (covered) rubbish bin. The final insult - £8 for bratwurst in roll and large drinking cup of fries. (Curious why a German-themed eaterie would insist they are pommes frites another symptom of the confusion running through the place.) read more

Herman Ze German - An experience mot to be repeated - German Near Me - London, XGL

Holy deliciousness. I'm usually not really into soy products or meat substitutes, and try to get most of my nutrients naturally, but I have a weird fondness for vegetarian hot dogs. That said, they all taste so damn artificial. That notion stopped when I ordered and devoured the veggie wurst from Herman Ze German. It was, by far, the best vegetarian sausage I've ever had - ever. We ordered our 'wurts with some cheesy pommes, a departure from our normal healthy code of eating ethics. That said, so worth it. They were super crispy and well seasoned, and the cheese had this incredible depth of flavor, unlike the highly processed varieties you may find at other chains. read more