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KAI3 is the fine dining restaurant of Hotel Budersand, at Am Kai 3 in Hörnum on the southern tip of Sylt. It holds 1 Michelin Star (2026) for its modern cuisine, described by the guide as high quality cooking.
Executive Chef Felix Gabel calls his style "Nordic Fusion" and pairs unusual flavors with a sure hand. Guests choose between four, six or eight courses. A five-course truffle menu is offered as well.
The menu names tell you what to expect. "Pirates of the Nordfrisien" turns sturgeon toward banana and ginger. "Moin Chérie" is venison with hazelnut and cranberry. Dessert might be "Grandma's Plum Crumble", built from plum, white chocolate and Earl Grey.
Floor-to-ceiling windows fill the dining room with light and look out over the Wadden Sea and the North Sea. The Schlemmer Atlas (3.5 Kochlöffel, 2026) singles out the view, especially from the terrace as the sun goes down. Tables are generously spaced, and service is attentive and friendly. The wine list is extensive, with a strong selection.
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Luxurious hotel restaurant on the sandy southern tip of Sylt. The view of the water through the floor-to-ceiling glass is also fantastic, especially from the terrace as the sun slowly sets.
Concept Fine dining restaurant of Hotel Budersand, serving four, six, or eight courses. Additionally, there is a truffle menu with five courses. Cuisine Style Executive Chef Felix Gabel calls his creative cuisine “Nordic Fusion”. He skillfully combines unusual flavors. The names of the dishes already hint at a fondness for the unconventional. For instance, “Pirates of the Nordfrisien” features sturgeon with banana and ginger, “Moin Chérie” is venison with hazelnut and cranberry, and for dessert, there is “Grandma’s Plum Crumble”, consisting of plum, white chocolate, and Earl Grey. Wine The wine list is extensive and offers an excellent selection. Atmosphere Floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows fill the room with light and provide unobstructed views of the Wadden Sea and the North Sea. The tables are generously spaced, and the service is attentive and friendly. Conclusion An inventive culinary journey for gourmets in a stylishly relaxed ambiance.
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