Restaurant Tim Raue

"The food was amazing. I really enjoyed the story that ran through the menu and how layered the flavours of each dish were. The flavours are not for the faint of heart. They are bold, often sour and spicy, but always balanced right at the edge, as if they're playing a little game in your mouth. As is often the case with tasting menus, some dishes stood out more than others, and that's completely normal since taste is subjective. For example, we would have loved a bit more of the mango sauce to better balance the spiciness of the wasabi in one of the dishes. It's difficult to pick a clear highlight. However, the roasted walnut with duck liver in the first complimentary amuse-bouche, the surprising twist of the sauerkraut fish dish with green thai chilli, and the incredible duck trio—especially the comforting consommé, will stay rent-free in my head. Surprisingly, we were quite disappointed with the coffee and tea. Although the white tea came with a fancy description, it tasted very basic, and the delicate, slightly sweet notes that white tea usually has were completely lost. I noticed the water was quite hot, which may have been one of the reasons, as white tea is generally best brewed below boiling temperature. We finished it simply to warm our stomachs, but it wasn't particularly enjoyable. We also had mixed feelings about parts of the service. Don't get me wrong, everyone was professionally polite, but at times we sensed a slightly off atmosphere from some of the staff. On the other hand, the person taking care of the cutlery was an absolute delight. The warmest person in the room. Although the visit wasn't perfect, the overall impression left by the dishes and the creativity and complexity behind them was outstanding. It's a restaurant I would happily revisit."