Culinary dream: Tohru in the Schreiberei with 3 Michelin stars!

Culinary dream: Tohru in the Schreiberei with 3 Michelin stars!

Culinary life in Cologne is getting a breath of fresh air from Munich: The restaurant “Tohru in der Schreiberei” recently won the coveted three Michelin stars. This not only makes it one of the best restaurants in Germany, but also sets a new record for star-rated German cuisine. The inspectors particularly praised the unique combination of Japanese-inspired and classic French cuisine, which shines in the creative style of chef Tohru Nakamura. This was already awarded two stars last year and can now look back with pride on its dream success. Worms newspaper reports that Nakamura thanked his team for this award and described the new stars as a goal and part of his gastronomic philosophy.

But what makes the restaurant so special? Right in the heart of Munich, in a historic building from 1552, the flavors and recipes create a bridge between different cultures. Chef Nakamura, a Munich native with Japanese roots, combines regional ingredients to bring dishes such as koshihikari rice with regional trout caviar and wasabi to the table. An intense beurre blanc made from fermented rice, sake and elderflower completes this culinary fusion. Michelin highlights that the restaurant offers an 8 or 10 course tasting menu personalized with courteous and informed service. In addition, guests receive a kitchen tour as a welcome greeting, which makes the culinary stay even more exciting.

The meaning of the Michelin stars

Awarding Michelin stars is no small matter. There are a total of around 300 star restaurants in Germany that have to assert themselves in the highly competitive gastronomy scene. The Michelin Guide not only assesses the quality of the food, but also the ambience and service. One Michelin star stands for finesse in the kitchen, two for top-class cuisine and three stars for absolute uniqueness. My top hotel describes that the inspectors anonymously visit the restaurants to evaluate originality, consistency and product quality. A restaurant that achieves three stars certainly has a knack for exceptional flavors.

In addition to the Michelin stars, Germany also evaluates according to the Gault&Millau, which uses a different system with hoods. The ratings of both guides are published every year, which means that the gastronomy industry is constantly under pressure to offer creative and high-quality food.

A look into the future

With the upgrading of “Tohru in der Schreiberei” the anticipation of gastronomic adventures across Germany is increasing. Tohru Nakamura's remarkable success shows that through passion and dedication, a marriage of culinary cultures can lead to an unparalleled experience. Now all that remains is to see which restaurant will be next on the stars' list. Maybe you'll soon discover a new star in the gourmet sky in Cologne too!