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Star restaurant KOOK 36 in Deggendorf: bankruptcy after 7 years!
The Deggendorf restaurant KOOK 36 has filed for bankruptcy after losing its Michelin star. Operator Daniel Klein comments on the closure.
Star restaurant KOOK 36 in Deggendorf: bankruptcy after 7 years!
An unexpected turn in the Deggendorf gastronomy scene: The renowned star restaurant KOOK 36 has filed for bankruptcy and will close. Operator Daniel Klein announced the closure of his restaurant on June 28, 2025, just two weeks after his Michelin star was revoked. Despite this proximity, Klein emphasizes that the removal of the star was not the reason for the bankruptcy, but rather the overall unfavorable economic conditions, which quickly aggravated the situation. This reports merkur.de.
KOOK 36, which opened in Moos in 2018 and was awarded a Michelin star in 2021, was known for its exquisite cuisine. Guests could choose from 4 to 7 course menus, with prices ranging between 124 and 160 euros - without wine accompaniment. However, Klein, who is also the gastronomic director of K Gastronomie GmbH, sees the closure as a turning point and not as a final farewell. In his press release, he strikes a thoughtful tone: “When you let go, you have two hands free.”
The challenges for star restaurants
The fate of the KOOK 36 is not unique. A look at the gastronomy scene shows that star restaurants are often confronted with special challenges. According to a study by the "Strategic Management Journal" that analyzed the restaurant scene in New York, almost half of the newly opened starred restaurants closed again by 2019, while fewer than one in five restaurants without a star had to close. This is partly because the high expectations of guests, landlords and suppliers often put pressure on a restaurant and cause additional costs. dayticket.io highlights that concerns about rents, salaries and the pressure to live up to expectations have a significant impact on the economic stability of these businesses.
The closure of KOOK 36 has made many gourmet lovers sit up and take notice and shows that even highly acclaimed culinary addresses are not immune to the reality of the market. However, Klein remains active as a gastronomic consultant for the Karl Group, which runs edl.eins in the Karl Tower, which was again awarded a Michelin star. A ray of hope for the experienced restaurateur who doesn't want to give up his passion for cuisine pnp.de.
It remains to be seen how the gastronomy landscape in Deggendorf will develop and whether Klein can open a new chapter in the future. Until then, the KOOK 36 remains an example of how fragile the shine of a Michelin star can be in a gastronomy that is as glamorous as it is challenging.