Henscheid

This is a pub named after the novelist Eckhard Henscheid, who was part of the satirical movement called the New Frankfurt School in the 1970s and ’80s. Henscheid has a large collection of satirical cartoons on the walls and serves probably the largest selection of schnapps in town. I love the pig roast with vanilla, chanterelles and French horn mushrooms. If you want somewhere tourists don’t go, this is the place.

…And the rest of Germany?

Berlin

Restaurant Tim Raue

Tim is a very good friend and I respect him beyond words. He’s incredibly talented and every time I am in Germany I make sure to spend some time at his restaurant. He deserves all his stars, accolades and titles.

Perl

Victor’s Fine Dining by Christian Bau

Christian is another great German talent. I find his cuisine unique and innovative; and I always look forward to dining there when I’m back in Germany.

Rottach-Egern

Restaurant Überfahrt

Chef Christian Jürgens is a great three-Michelin-starred culinary legend based in Seehotel in Rottach-Egern. He uses mainly alpine ingredients and is exceptional at mixing sophisticated and rustic elements.

Hamburg

Bullerei and The Off Club

Chef Tim Melzner does a great job at keeping things straightforward. He serves modern German cuisine without overcomplicating things.