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Gourmet kitchen in Deggendorf: KOOK 36 closes after Michelin rejection!
The Deggendorf restaurant KOOK 36 files for bankruptcy, a few weeks after losing its Michelin star.
Gourmet kitchen in Deggendorf: KOOK 36 closes after Michelin rejection!
The star restaurant KOOK 36 in Deggendorf announced its closure and filed for bankruptcy on June 28, 2025. However, operator Daniel Klein emphasizes that the loss of the Michelin star, which the restaurant was revoked just two weeks earlier, was not the main reason for this decision. Rather, the overall economic conditions led to this rapid turnaround, which Klein sees as a turning point in his career
KOOK 36 has been based in Moos since 2018 and was awarded a Michelin star from 2021 to 2025. Under Klein, the restaurant became known for its creative menus, which cost between 124 and 160 euros. The dishes consisted of between four and seven courses, ideal to make gourmets happy. In a press release, Klein made it clear that he does not see the closure as a final farewell and warmly thanked his guests, the team and his family for their support over the last few years. “When you let go, you have two hands free,” is the title of his press release, inviting you to take an optimistic look at the future.
Challenges for star restaurants
Losing a Michelin star can have fatal consequences for a restaurant, as can also be seen in other cases. According to a report by rollingpin, statistics show that nearly half of New York's Michelin-starred restaurants closed by 2019. In comparison, only a fifth of top chefs without a star had to close. The star brings not only fame but also unexpected challenges as guests have higher expectations for quality and service while operating costs increase.
The increasing requirements also affect rental costs. Landlords are increasing rents in the most sought-after locations, leaving restaurants under enormous pressure to manage costs while still providing great service. Klein also noted this reality when he said that the situation has escalated in a very short period of time. The combination of sometimes unrealistic expectations from guests that comes with a star and the pressure to remain competitive presents many restaurants with an impossible task.
A look into the future
Despite the difficulties, Klein still sees his future in the restaurant industry as positive. He remains as a gastronomic consultant at K Gastronomie GmbH, which operates, among other things, the edl.eins in the Karl Tower, which was again awarded a Michelin star. This shows that Klein can continue to contribute at least some of his expertise to the gastronomic landscape. His career and the closure of KOOK 36 once again illustrate how volatile the world of top restaurants is, and that sometimes it takes more than one star to keep your own restaurant on the long-term path to success.
In conclusion, the KOOK 36 case is not only an example of the difficulties that many starred restaurants face, but also stimulates discussion about sustainable development in the catering industry. How much pressure can a restaurant withstand before it reaches its limits?
The future will show in which direction Klein and the catering industry in Deggendorf are heading. But one thing is certain: the road is rocky and often unexpected.
For more information about the loss of star status and the closure of KOOK 36, see reports from Mercury and PNP as well as the analysis of the challenges for star restaurants Rolling Pin be called.