Restaurant Bomas

In the heart of St. Oedenrode sits a restaurant that exudes tranquility and refinement in a historic building. The minimalist interior with Japanese accents brings light, space, and serenity, while the service feels warm and genuine. Che...

In September 2024, Inge Wollerich and her partner Koen Bomas opened Restaurant Bomas, right in the center of Sint-Oedenrode. The interior is sleek, modern, and stylish with earthy tones. Through the stained-glass window, you can partially see into the kitchen. Hostess and sommelier Inge leads the service team, which she directs with great hospitality and expertise. Chef Koen’s kitchen is classically French, making use of seasonal produce. For dinner, guests can choose from a five- or six-course menu, but we opt for the four-course lunch menu. We start with a glass of rosé cava from Mistinguett, Spain. Alongside the Iberian ham, which we order from the bites menu, three lovely amuse-bouches arrive at the table: a tartelette with pepper, feta, orange, and black olive cream, a tuna salad with crispy nori and wasabi, and boiled mussels with fried snap peas, chorizo foam, and puffed rice. The sourdough bread from Den Dungen with butter and olive oil pairs excellently with them. The starter is refined: thinly sliced scallops with yuzu vinaigrette and a duck liver mousse on a crisp made with squid ink and hazelnut. This is accompanied by a fresh 2024 Verdejo from Finca Tresolmos. Next comes pan-fried sweetbread with Madeira jus, mushroom foam, potato mousseline, chanterelles, and broad beans. The Grenache Gris rosé from Fram in South Africa is a perfect match. The pièce de résistance features quail with truffle, red wine jus, polenta, artichoke, and kohlrabi cream. Classic and powerful. Inge pours a Pinot Noir from Manz into our glasses. It turns out to be an excellent pairing. For dessert, there is goat curd with lime, sugar-syrup-pickled strawberries, crispy shiitake, magnolia ice cream, and a yogurt foam with magnolia, topped with wood sorrel. Beautiful summer flavors. Restaurant Bomas is a welcome addition to the region. A modern venue with classic craftsmanship and hospitality. Welcome to Lekker!