Zum Lahmen Esel - Frankfurt

Good German food Large portions and quick service usually Always a good place to go when family visits

Really, really like this place a lot and am so happy it's close by. The German standards there are all very good. The Apfelwein is also very good of all the places I've tried in Frankfurt. I really have liked their soups of various kinds, as well. The place is warm and cozy in the winter but is also very nice in the summer to sit outside in the Biergarten. It's also very kid friendly and offers a Spielplatz outside and a little play area inside, as well. A great place to take out of town guests as they all love the traditional atmosphere and the food. It's also directly opposite the Niederursel Ubahn station. Because it is a popular place, you should always try to book a table during dinner hours. Lunch is a little easier to just stop in for.

This has to be my favourite place to eat in Frankfurt and surroundings, and if I could, I would give it 6 stars. The food served is rustic German, with a particular focus on Hessian specialities such as Grüne Sosse (a fresh sauce made from a number of herbs and sour cream), Rippchen (boiled ribs) and Bratkartoffeln (sautéd potatoes). The rustic aspect comes across not only in the tasty type of food served but also the portion sizes, which are absolutely enormous. The menu is extensive, with all sorts of meat, fish and vegetarian dishes, as well as salads and lots of desserts. You should definitely order a jug of local apple cider to accompany your meal. Also make sure to visit the Lahmer Esel in summer, so that you can take full advantage of the wonderful beer garden at the back, which is particularly suited to families with children. Service is usually very quick and prices are very reasonable. Easy to reach by public transport (take the U3 to Niederursel) or by car. Altogether, a wonderful place!

Cosy place, very good bourgeois cuisine, child-friendly.

Not only the Green Sosse was excellent, but also the rest of the food.