The story
Minato, in Flensburg, is a Japanese restaurant at Fördepromenade 30, on the harbour side of the city. It holds one Michelin star (2026) and sits within Hotel Das James, where the Japanese kitchen is one of several dining rooms.
A sushi master leads the kitchen. Guests can choose a four-course sushi menu or an omakase sequence, where the chef decides the order of the dishes. Japanese cocktails, selected wines and sake accompany the courses. The Schlemmer Atlas awarded the restaurant 2.5 Kochlöffel (2026) for its modern room and sushi program.
Minato is part of the Genusswelt at Das James, the hotel's collection of restaurants. The hotel is in the Sonwik harbour district of Flensburg and offers accommodation, events and a spa alongside its dining.
Recognition
Ambience
Details
History
High quality cooking
Concept Fine dining at the wellness hotel Das James on the Förde. Many products come from their own farm, featuring a 5- to 7-course menu. Cuisine Style Guided by the motto "Farm to Förde," chef Quirin Brundobler crafts his compositions – short distances for ultimate freshness and top-quality ingredients. Norwegian scallops are served with chervil root, lemon, and sea urchin. Danish red mullet is accompanied by pumpkin, rooibos, and tangy sea buckthorn. The chef serves pork from their own farm in Hörup with pointed cabbage, caraway, and Jerusalem artichoke – familiar yet consistently refreshed with new accents. Wine Sommelier Morlin Jochimsen has curated a selection of renowned winemakers from across Europe. Atmosphere The impressive brick building once belonged to the navy and is listed as a historic monument. The high-ceilinged rooms are elegantly designed. Conclusion Stylish indulgence with a sustainable focus in a relaxed atmosphere.
Directly on the Flensburg Firth, the chic gourmet restaurant awaits its guests with lounge seating, silver cutlery, and portions of turbot. In the marina, boats gently rock alongside this ambiance.
Meat, eggs, and dairy products from the hotel’s own farm (James Farm), a wide variety of self-grown vegetables, homegrown fruit, whole-animal utilization, and green electricity – at Hotel Das James, sustainability standards are firmly established. The heating energy required for operations is generated through district heating and solar power. The hotel supports social initiatives such as food banks and kindergartens. Employees benefit from, among other things, permanent employment contracts, above-average salaries, family-friendly working hour arrangements, and complimentary meals.
Location