L.A. Jordan - Deidesheim
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

L.A. Jordan - Deidesheim

Many Japanese ingredients prepared by a three-star kitchen that likes acidity and strong flavors. Stellar main dishes eclipse the slightly weaker appetizers

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The Dune - Frankfurt
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

The Dune - Frankfurt

Seafood-heavy, generally light, international cuisine that is bursting with flavors. Lovely, with the caveat that the kitchen is unusually fond of using salt in their dishes

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Ophelia - Konstanz
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

Ophelia - Konstanz

A solid two-Michelin-star experience that takes inspiration from local dishes and ingredients

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Tohru in der Schreiberei - Munich
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

Tohru in der Schreiberei - Munich

Seamless and very unique combination of French, Japanese and Bavarian cuisines that is particularly strong on the Japanese-leaning dishes

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Eichhalde - Freiburg
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

Eichhalde - Freiburg

Italian restaurant serving some unusual modern dishes. However, their more traditional preparations were generally more enjoyable

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Haerlin - Hamburg
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

Haerlin - Hamburg

Light, seafood-focussed, modern French cuisine that is continuously getting better. A well-deserved three stars

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Atelier - Munich
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

Atelier - Munich

Predominately French cuisine with some good dishes. However, the majority of the courses didn’t quite click for me

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Waldhotel Sonnora - Dreis
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

Waldhotel Sonnora - Dreis

French cuisine with some Mediterranean influences that features many amazingly delicious dishes. Highly recommended

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Intense - Wachenheim an der Weinstrasse
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

Intense - Wachenheim an der Weinstrasse

Intensely flavored, but still well-balanced dishes were the name of the game here, combining local and Japanese influences. A meal that punched above its one-star weight

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Ammolite - Rust
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

Ammolite - Rust

The world's only two-starred restaurant in an amusement park served competent French cuisine with Italian influences away from the crowds

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Tohru in der Schreiberei - Munich
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

Tohru in der Schreiberei - Munich

A unique cuisine that combines Japanese, German and French influences. Very good throughout, but particularly strong with the more Japanese-inspired dishes

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Haerlin - Hamburg
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

Haerlin - Hamburg

Delicious seafood dishes and an almost clairvoyant, relaxed service make this a restaurant that one happily returns to

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Bianc - Hamburg
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

Bianc - Hamburg

An Italian dinner with some modern touches had some good dishes, but also several disappointing ones, falling a bit short of the expectations set by its two Michelin stars

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ES:SENZ - Grassau
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

ES:SENZ - Grassau

Over two dozen unique presentations often acknowledged the restaurant’s location near the Bavarian Alps. Great main courses were bookended by a few misses among the appetizers and desserts

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Aqua - Wolfsburg
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

Aqua - Wolfsburg

Modern German cooking at a high level. The seafood dishes were particularly delicious

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Lakeside - Hamburg
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

Lakeside - Hamburg

Many excellent dishes, great service and a fantastic view of Hamburg’s skyline are all good reasons to visit and to overlook the few issues: some dishes that don't work as well, and the lack of a common thread in the tasting menu

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JAN - Munich
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

JAN - Munich

Some amazing seafood dishes, and impressive technical cooking, but not every dish was a success for us. Hopefully the uneven service was just a one-off

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Mühle - Schluchsee
Matthias Ruhl Matthias Ruhl

Mühle - Schluchsee

Delicious, light seafood and meat dishes in Germany’s Black Forest. Ingredients could be more local, and salt used less enthusiastically, but otherwise this is definitely worth a stop

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