Ham Ham bei Josef
Altstadt, Düsseldorf
Restaurant in Düsseldorf, Germany
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Ham Ham bei Josef is a practical Altstadt pick for a casual Düsseldorf night, especially when location and atmosphere matter more than a formal dining format. Use it for informal celebrations or pre-drink dinners; choose Brasserie Stadthaus or Weinhaus Tante Anna instead when the occasion needs clearer cuisine, price structure, or a more composed room.
About Ham Ham bei Josef
Consider Ham Ham bei Josef if the goal is a casual meal in Düsseldorf with evening hours rather than a destination restaurant. The venue is in Düsseldorf, the dress code is casual, the opening hours run into the late evening on every listed day.
The fit is clearest for plans where easy timing matters. Ham Ham bei Josef opens from 5–11:30 PM Monday through Thursday, 5 PM–12 AM on Friday, 12:30 PM–12 AM on Saturday, 3–11:30 PM on Sunday. Choose it as a practical Düsseldorf option rather than for a specific culinary promise.
Use it as a Düsseldorf option, not a destination splurge
The case for this restaurant is practical. Ham Ham bei Josef is in Düsseldorf, has a casual dress code, keeps evening-friendly hours. Readers comparing the city should also scan the full Düsseldorf restaurants guide, plus the Düsseldorf bars guide and Düsseldorf hotels guide if the meal is part of a weekend plan.
This is not the right pick for diners who need a clearly defined culinary point of view before choosing. In that case, compare it with other Düsseldorf dining rooms that give you the details you need, or look at other options such as Brasserie Stadthaus, Louisiana Düsseldorf Altstadt, Mbassy by Franks, Schweine Janes, Weinhaus Tante Anna.
Celebration fit depends on the kind of occasion
For a special occasion, the recommendation is conditional. Ham Ham bei Josef is easier to justify for informal plans than for diners who want a tasting menu, published price expectations, or a clearly defined cuisine. Compared with Brasserie Stadthaus or Weinhaus Tante Anna, it should be chosen only if its Düsseldorf location, casual dress, late opening hours match the needs of the evening.
For wider trip planning, compare Ham Ham bei Josef against other Düsseldorf venues based on the practical details that matter most to you, especially hours, dress code, Düsseldorf location, the amount of menu information you want before you go.
Planning details
- Location
- Kurze Str. 5, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany
- Website
- hamham-duesseldorf.de
- Phone
- +4949211328738
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ham Ham bei Josef sits tucked off Düsseldorf’s main Altstadt drag on Kurze Strasse, offering a neighbourhood-facing counterpoint to the rowdier beer halls and tourist spots nearby. The restaurant reads like a local discovery: modest, street-level and rooted in the old-town lanes that give this quarter its character. It feels like a compact, authentic stop for people who are willing to wander beyond the Rheinufer crowd. The tone is casual and unpretentious, and, despite the Altstadt’s general bustle, Ham Ham projects the smaller-scale charm of a place that neighbourhood regulars return to rather than a flashy destination for visitors.
Best For
This is a place best suited to evening and late-night visits when the Altstadt’s larger crowd fragments into neighborhood pockets. It works for solo diners, pairs and small groups seeking straightforward, hearty German fare rather than a formal tasting experience. The menu’s signature pork dishes—Schweinshaxe, Spi-Bra-Brö and Schweinebrötchen—anchor a meal built around substantial, familiar flavors. Visitors who are exploring the quieter side lanes of the Altstadt will find Ham Ham a natural stop for a relaxed dinner or a late bite after sampling the district’s busier beer halls.
Ordering Tips
Ham Ham’s standout items are the venue’s best bet for first-timers: the Schweinshaxe and the Schweinebrötchen are called out as signature preparations, and the Spi-Bra-Brö is another house specialty to try. Because the restaurant occupies a shorter street off the main drag, plan to walk a little bit off the obvious route to find it at Kurze Strasse 5. Expect straightforward, neighborhood-style portions and flavors rather than refined, nouvelle presentations—order the pork specialties if you want an immediate sense of what the kitchen does well.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, bustling atmosphere in the heart of the old town with outdoor seating for people-watching; hearty, no-frills vibe focused on rotisserie aromas.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Schweinshaxe
- Spi-Bra-Brö
- Schweinebrötchen
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Louisiana Düsseldorf Altstadt, Notable alternative
- Schweine Janes, Notable alternative
- Mbassy by Franks, Notable alternative
- Brasserie Stadthaus, Classic French, €€
- Weinhaus Tante Anna, Country cooking, €€€
Restaurant context
How Ham Ham bei Josef compares in Düsseldorf
Choose Ham Ham bei Josef over Louisiana Düsseldorf Altstadt or Schweine Janes when the priority is a casual Altstadt base and an easy, lively night. Those peers sit in a similar old-town decision set, so the real question is mood: this is the pick for low-friction plans rather than a carefully structured dinner.
Brasserie Stadthaus is the better call for classic French cooking at €€, especially for a date or business-adjacent dinner where cuisine clarity matters. Weinhaus Tante Anna, listed as country cooking at €€€, is the stronger special-occasion alternative if the group wants a more traditional meal and is comfortable spending more.
Mbassy by Franks belongs on the cross-shop list for readers staying flexible in Düsseldorf, but without clearer price or format signals, it is harder to position as the safer celebration choice. For the easiest casual plan in the Altstadt, Ham Ham bei Josef remains the simpler decision; for a more intentional dinner, start with Brasserie Stadthaus or Weinhaus Tante Anna.
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Compare Ham Ham bei Josef
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ham Ham bei Josef | Düsseldorf | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Louisiana Düsseldorf Altstadt | Düsseldorf | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Schweine Janes | Düsseldorf | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Mbassy by Franks | Düsseldorf | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Brasserie Stadthaus | Düsseldorf | Classic French | €€ | Michelin Guide Germany 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Weinhaus Tante Anna | Düsseldorf | Country cooking | €€€ | 2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Ham Ham bei Josef?
Dinner is the safer pick on most days, since Ham Ham bei Josef opens from 5–11:30 PM Monday through Thursday, 5 PM–12 AM on Friday, 3–11:30 PM on Sunday. Saturday is the only listed day with earlier hours, running 12:30 PM–12 AM.
What should I wear to Ham Ham bei Josef?
Keep it casual. Ham Ham bei Josef has a casual dress code.
Does Ham Ham bei Josef handle dietary restrictions?
What are alternatives to Ham Ham bei Josef in Düsseldorf?
Other Düsseldorf options to compare include Louisiana Düsseldorf Altstadt, Schweine Janes, Mbassy by Franks, Brasserie Stadthaus, Weinhaus Tante Anna. Choose based on the details that matter for your date, group size, preferred style of meal.
Is Ham Ham bei Josef good for a special occasion?
It may work for an informal celebration if the casual dress code and late opening hours suit your plans. For an anniversary or client dinner, compare it carefully with Brasserie Stadthaus or Weinhaus Tante Anna if you want more detail before choosing.
