Kiel Restaurant Ahlmanns back in the Michelin starry sky!

Kiel Restaurant Ahlmanns back in the Michelin starry sky!

Good news for all gourmets and gourmets in Kiel: The Ahlmanns restaurant in the Hotel Kieler Kaufmann has got its Michelin star back. This positive news not only causes excitement in the city, but also has a positive impact on the gastronomic landscape of Schleswig-Holstein. Loud kn-online.de Chef Lasse Knickrehm owes this success to his unmistakable cooking style, which has characterized him at the helm of Ahlmann since 2023.

The return of the Michelin star is not only a personal triumph for Knickrehm, but also a remarkable achievement for the restaurant, which lost its star in 2023. This happened after the departure of his predecessor Arne Linke, when Ahlmanns remained closed for a long time. After Knickrehm previously worked as sous chef for Kiel's first star chef Mathias Apelt, he has now clearly proven that he has a good hand in the kitchen.

A look at the stars in Schleswig-Holstein

With the star regained, Ahlmanns has once again joined the ranks of Schleswig-Holstein's award-winning restaurants. There are a total of three restaurants in the region that are rated with two Michelin stars: the Söl’ring Hof in Rantum on Sylt, the Courtier in Wangels and the Meierei Dirk Luther in Glücksburg. Engel & Völkers notes that the entire gastronomic scene in Schleswig-Holstein has achieved increased awareness through the star rating, both locally and internationally.

There are several restaurants at the one-star level: Grace in Flensburg, Wullenwever in Lübeck, Alt Wyk in Wyk auf Föhr, DiVa in Scharbeutz and other well-known restaurants on Sylt. In addition, the Orangerie restaurant in Timmendorfer Strand has retained its star, even though chef Lutz Niemann has retired. This shows how important continuity in quality is.

The importance of Michelin star awards

Michelin stars have been awarded for over a century and have become one of the most important indicators of restaurant quality. According to the current guide, Germany has a total of 341 restaurants with Michelin stars, although the stars are not permanent. The Michelin Guide inspectors rate restaurants anonymously and according to clear criteria. Information about the evaluation criteria is available Wikipedia to find.

Overall, the gastronomic scene in Germany is a colorful mix, with twelve restaurants that can look forward to three stars and 47 restaurants with two stars. The Michelin Guide is very popular around the world, and the awards not only create enthusiasm among gourmets, but also increase prices in the award-winning restaurants.

The Ahlmann's return to star gastronomy is an exciting sign for the culinary future of Kiel and Schleswig-Holstein. The region continues to be a popular destination for foodies looking for culinary experiences that are more than just “worth a stop.”