Huge schnitzel, chilled beer, no-nonsense service, all-night opening hours: Erika’s is a Sternschanze institution, a natural favourite for the post-club crowd, who roll in around sunrise in desperate need of a salutary dose of carbs. Don’t come here for the décor – musty carpet, dark wood, game machines – and don’t expect vast gastronomic choice; the biggest decision here is how to take your schnitzel, whether with mushrooms, fried egg, pepper sauce or ‘Hawaii’-style with pineapple and cheese. Note that Erika’s is a place of proud neighbourhood tradition, and staff don’t always take kindly to drunk and rowdy tourists.

Just down the street is the legendary all-night truckers’ canteen, Erika’s Eck – worth dropping in for a mammoth wiener schnitzel – and Mojo has created a range just for them. A very Hamburg souvenir to take home.

Based in the trendy Sternschanze district, this decidedly un-trendy but likeably homey all-night diner doesn’t stand on ceremony for anyone but, even so, pulls after-dark denizens of all stripes who come for what the website describes as “big portions for small price”. And that’s about it: expect large plates of budget schnitzel and other carb-charged comfort dishes until the early hours every night of the week. Sternstraße 98, Sternschanzeerikas-eck.de

Info: Sternstraße 98, 20357 Hamburg, Germany | http://www.erikas-eck.de/ | +49 40 433 545 | Open:  MTWThF 00am-14pm; 17pm-9am (the following day); Sat 17pm-9am (Sun); Sun 17pm-00am. Without question, Erika’s Eck is a Sternschanze institution (not unlike the Fischmarkt in Altona). Expect a traditional old-style German atmosphere, gigantic portions, low prices, no-nonsense service and the tastiest schnitzel in town.

Einst das zweite Zuhause der Schlachter von nebenan, ist Erika’s Eck heute unkonventioneller Anlaufpunkt für Stammgäste, Schanzengänger, Touristen, Taxifahrer und alle anderen mit Appetit für drei. Seit rund 40 Jahren kommt in der gutbürgerlichen Wirtschaft zu absolut fairen Preisen deftige Hausmannskost auf die Teller. Nicht ausgeschlossen, dass die üppigen Schnitzel auch mal einige Zentimeter über den Rand ragen.

Once the second home of the butchers next door, Erika's Eck is now an unconventional meeting place for regulars, Schanzen walkers, tourists, taxi drivers and anyone else with an appetite for three. For about 40 years, the home-style restaurant has been serving hearty home cooking at absolutely fair prices. It's not impossible that the sumptuous schnitzel may sometimes stick out a few centimetres over the edge.

Originally opened to feed hungry workers from the nearby abattoir, Erika’s Eck now serves up waist-expanding portions of schnitzel for a budget-friendly price. Most of the menu consists of different sauces that are spread over the breaded and fried, thin piece of pork. All of which are guaranteed to leave you stuffed to the brim.

Erika’s Eck is one of the most popular restaurants in Hamburg to enjoy traditional German food from this region of the country. It is a casual and affordable option for both lunch and dinner. They have a fantastic selection of schnitzels including turkey schnitzel, schnitzel with curry sauce, or jäger schnitzel.

Hier wird deftige Hausmannskost schon seit 40 Jahren zelebriert!. Wer in das kultige Restaurant in der Sternschanze einkehrt, der wird vom urigen Ambiente begrüßt, das einen sofort in die 1980er zurückwirft. Neben der norddeutschen Gemütlichkeit gibt es hier vor allem eines: Fleisch in allen Variationen.

As last call echoes through the Schanze, you can always find safe harbor at Erika’s Eck (Sternstraße 98). Famous for its generous portions of filling German food, Erika’s begins breakfast service each day at midnight. Here, the nighttime special is a large variety of sandwiches, priced at just €1 each.

Located right next to the historic meat warehouses in the Karolinviertel (Carolin quarters) is Erikas Eck. This is the place to go to if looking for traditional meat dishes. With over 40 years of experience their customers have grown to know what quality is at Erikas Eck.

● Erika’s Eck: no trip to Germany is complete without a good schnitzel, the famous escalope, one of the most popular German dishes. Situated in the Sternschaze area, this establishment remains open through the night and is therefore a hotspot for nightclub-goers.

If you want an authentic local food experience this next thing to do in Hamburg is for you. Ericka’s Eck is an unassuming restaurant on a corner and walking inside you can’t help but notice the lack of natural light, it looks and feels like a hidden gem.

In Erika’s Eck saßen schon Promis wie Udo Jürgens, Atze Schröder und Jan Fedder. Auch Tatortreiniger-Darsteller Bjarne Mädel hat hier schon das ein oder andere deftige Gericht verdrückt. Und das kommt nicht von ungefähr.