Doner riddle in Leipzig: Where are the most kebabs?

Doner riddle in Leipzig: Where are the most kebabs?

In Leipzig, the kebab is very popular, especially among the young and middle age groups. According to an analysis by LVZ There are almost 200 kebab shops in the city, which means an impressive density of around one kebab shop for every 3,300 residents. This popular street food has established itself as a fixture on the dining scene, especially in high-density neighborhoods.

The comparatively low capital investment for opening a kebab shop plays a significant role in this boom. The operators benefit from attractive tax regulations, as snack bars that only offer take-out sales only pay a reduced VAT rate of 7%. On the other hand, restaurants that allow on-site consumption usually have to pay 19%.

Kebab density and districts

The highest density of kebab shops can be found in the so-called “döner equator” from Volkmarsdorf via Neustadt-Neuschönefeld to the center-west. According to the analysis, there are 16 kebab shops on Eisenbahnstrasse, three of which are located at the Eisenbahnstrasse/Hermann-Liebmann-Strasse stop. Despite this concentration, there are a total of nine districts in Leipzig that do not have any kebab shops. These include Miltitz, Lausen-Grünau and Plaußig-Portitz among others.

However, the situation in the city center is surprising: there are only four kebab shops here. This could be due to the small population in this area, which strongly influences the “doner kebab incidence”. Readers have mixed opinions about the dominance of this fast food option; many would like more gastronomic variety.

Further observations

Another interesting aspect is that fast food restaurants in large cities often open faster than traditional sit-down restaurants. The high profit margins in the fast food industry attract investors. Nevertheless, the demand for alternative food options remains and many citizens feel limited in their choices.