Brathering (/ˈbrɑːtˌheɪrɪŋ/ ; German: [ˈbʁaːtˌheːʁɪŋ] ; English: "fried herring") is a simple and traditional German dish of marinated fried herring. It is typical of the cuisine in northern Germany and the northern parts of the Netherlands, either for lunch or as a snack at fast food stands or take-out restaurants.[1]