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Teko by Lange Rodriguez is a fusion restaurant at Wegenerstraße 3 in Essen's Rüttenscheid district, where German and South American cooking meet on one menu. Der Feinschmecker awarded it a 3 rating for 2026, and the kitchen works through a five- to seven-course dinner built around that dual heritage.
Hans Robert Lange Rodriguez was born in Bolivia to a German father and a Bolivian mother, and he moved to Germany as a young man. His cooking pairs German precision with the heat and acidity of Latin American kitchens. The restaurant's name is the Guaraní word for culture, which is the thread running through the menu.
Razor clams arrive with pumpkin and a sharp note of ají panca, a red pepper from Peru. Majao, a Bolivian dish traditionally made from dried meat, rice and vegetables, appears here as a refined companion to the lamb. The menu is fixed, so vegetarian or vegan requests should be made when booking.
The dining room seats up to 25 guests and is finished in black steel and light oak, with a restrained, elegant feel. The wine list is international, with bottles from Jardín Oculto, a Bolivian estate grown in the Andes at 2,300 meters. The restaurant also hosts private dining and catering.
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Concept Casual fine dining where two flavor worlds meet. Classic and vegetarian menu in five or seven courses. Cuisine Style The German-Bolivian Hans Robert Lange Rodriguez creatively combines German and European cuisine with traditional dishes, ingredients, and spices from Latin America. Here, navajas (razor clams) meet pumpkin and are accentuated with ají panca, a red pepper variety from Peru. Majao joins the lamb as a robust companion. This highly popular Bolivian dish, originally a hearty preparation of dried meat, rice, and vegetables, is served on the plate in a sophisticatedly refined version. Wine International selection. Worth discovering are the wines from the premier Bolivian estate Jardín Oculto, cultivated in the Andes at an altitude of 2,300 meters. Atmosphere Subtly elegant interior, defined by black steel and light oak wood. Verdict Wonderful taste surprises away from the mainstream.
An experienced chef with German-Bolivian roots serves an evening meal with a five- to seven-course menu. Naturally, quality ingredients and a South American touch are a must.
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