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ZUR WEINSTEIGE, at Hohenheimer Straße 30 in Stuttgart, is a German restaurant with a Japanese contemporary streak, and it holds one Michelin star (2026) for its high quality cooking. The six-course menu has a vegetarian counterpart.
Chef Jörg Scherle, who also breeds koi carp, pairs local produce with Japanese inspiration. A Black Forest stream trout comes with Amanatsu citrus, Koshihikari rice and umami beurre blanc. Challans duck breast is refined with beetroot, Japanese mountain pepper, kumquats and shoyu.
The cellar holds 1,500 selections, from international classics to German wines with real vintage depth. The Schlemmer Atlas (3,5 Kochlöffel, 2026) singles out the in-house wine tastings, where wines are served alongside gourmet bites.
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A fantastic six-course menu or its vegetarian counterpart—you have a choice. The in-house wine tastings are legendary, especially when the perfect wine is served alongside gourmet bites.
Concept Menu concept featuring 5–6 courses, along with a vegetarian menu. Culinary Style No other chef in the region places as strong an emphasis on blending local produce with Japanese inspirations as Jörg Scherle (who is also a renowned koi carp breeder). This approach is beautifully illustrated by dishes such as Black Forest stream trout with Amanatsu citrus, Koshihikari rice, and umami beurre blanc. The Challans duck breast is refined with beetroot, Japanese mountain pepper, kumquats, and shoyu. Even the cheese course featuring Roquefort and hay-milk cheese served with Charentais melon and fruit bread achieves this distinctive twist through a shiso sorbet. Wine The exceptional wine list features 1,500 selections, highlighting not only renowned international classics at their peak drinking age but also premier German wines with remarkable vintage depth, all meticulously stored in the cellar vault. Atmosphere A timeless traditional restaurant brought to life with contemporary touches. Verdict A sophisticated dining experience thoughtfully enriched with Japanese elements.
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