Neumünster: New Turkish restaurant enlivens the Holsten-Galerie!

Neumünster: New Turkish restaurant enlivens the Holsten-Galerie!

In the Holsten Gallery in Neumünster, there has been a certain calm since the end of December 2024, because the popular frying plant has temporarily closed its gates. Similar to how the wind in northern Germany can do, a new gastronomic breeze is blowing here: a Turkish specialty restaurant is expected to open at the Gänsemarkt at the end of this year. The restaurant will work according to the concept of the renowned Turkish BBQ restaurant "Hardal" and fulfill a combination of Turkish patisserie and café. This is not only pleased with lovers of Turkish cuisine, but also breaks a bit with the currently stagnating gastronomy standard in the gallery.

The frying plant, which opened its first branch in Schleswig-Holstein in January 2020, is now increasingly focusing on its presence in the Designe outlet center in Neumünster. Here the company wants to satisfy the loyal customers with a wide selection of Canadian fries, poutines, salads and a variety of vegetarian and vegan options. There are also creative innovations such as the Sucuk Fries , which are available from January 8, 2025, and an exclusive dubai churros variant that has been on the plate since November 22, 2024. Whether fries or churros, at Frittenwerk you know how to boost business - even if this is not done in the old location.

New concept and adjustments

In the Holsten Gallery, the T-chicken-bowls restaurant has seen the light of day at the beginning of June and, in addition to Bowl creations, also offers particularly crispy "Corn Dogs". This new opening testifies to a effort to bring the food court back to shape, where only about 85 of the approximately 90 shops are currently occupied. When asked how long the vacancies last average, center manager Christian Langsdorff replies that there are usually several months. After closing the fried plant, new operator models were also put on, which, among other things, provide for a decentralized return of the trays to press costs.

Despite the challenges with which the catering industry is confronted-be it due to the effects of COVID-19 or the increasing price pressure-it remains an essential part of North German culture. This industry not only reflects the regional diversity, but also offers a home for many jobs. However, the numbers show a trendy decline: In September 2023, the catering sales were 12.6 % lower compared to the same month in 2019, which is clear that it is not easy to assert themselves on the market.

A look at the future

While the Holsten Gallery is working towards its tenth anniversary in October, the combination of new accents and willingness to experiment ensures a fresh wind. With a consistent orientation towards customer requests and the closing of the range gaps, the attractiveness of the central location is to be increased again. Gastronomy will continue to be an important economic factor, whereby the realignment could be decisive through innovative concepts and creative menus. In addition, consumers like healthy and regional products, which represents an exciting development in the hospitality industry.

it remains to be hoped that in the Holsten gallery the vacancy will soon be a thing of the past and that new gastronomic highlights will find their way into the hearts and stomachs of the Neumünsterans. After all, the search for the best restaurant addresses is always a trip-and it has only started.