A Michelin-starred chef from Munich has achieved a remarkable feat by participating in the Olympic Games.
Tohru Nakamura, the ecstatic Munich-based culinary maestro, finds himself lost for words as he grins ear to ear, looking like a kid on Christmas day. It's no surprise that thisput him in a bit of a daze - he's just been inducted into the elite ranks of three-star chefs, making only twelve individuals in Germany to claim this prestigious accolade.
Nakamura sheds his jacket to a storm of applause
This long-awaited culinary triumph takes place at the historic "Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten" in Frankfurt am Main. During a star-studded gala, the highly-anticipated ratings of the renowned food guide, the Michelin Guide, were revealed for Germany.
When the guide's international director, Gwendal Poullennec, announced the name Tohru Nakamura and his restaurant "Tohru in der Schreiberei", the audience went wild with applause. Wading through the standing ovation, the now-former two-star chef from Munich walked towards the stage, discarded his jacket, and slipped into the much-coveted white chef's jacket bedecked with three red stars.
Behind the radiant 41-year-old Nakamura, enthusing him on stage, were the "Germany's three-star family" as Director Poullennec called them. All the current three-star chefs went ahead and confirmed their highest rating this year. With two new colleagues from Hamburg and Munich joining ranks, Germany currently boasts a grand total of twelve three-star chefs.
Munich reigns supreme: Two gourmet cathedrals
Munich belongs to the big leagues: Jan Hartwig, a culinary artist who's been delivering three-star excellence for years, is now the owner of Jan - making Munich home to two (modern) gourmet temples. Along with Essenz in Grassau, there are now three of these exceptional top restaurants in Bavaria. No other federal state has more!
On stage, Jan Hartwig and Tohru Nakamura embraced, another moment that drew massive cheers at the star ceremony, as Nakamura also invited his Munich teammates to share the stage. After all, success is a team endeavor: "We're all happy."
Munich is star-struck: Other Michelin-starred restaurants in the city
Retaining their two-star rankings in Munich are Alois in Feinkosthaus Dallmayr, Atelier in the Bayerischer Hof hotel, the Restaurant Komu, and the legendary Tantris.
Having formerly held two stars, Nakamura's restaurant got a promotion. Thus, Munich now boasts four instead of the previous six top restaurants. Among the city's now nine (previously eleven) Michelin-starred restaurants, there's also a big surprise - the Restaurant 1804 Hirschau is now officially a starred restaurant.
- Tohru Nakamura, the celebrated chef from Munich, was in a joyous frenzy, resembling a child on Christmas morning.
- His latest achievement, earning three Michelin stars, had left him speechless and glowing.
- The ceremony took place at the historic "Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten" in Frankfurt am Main.
- The Michelin Guide's ratings for Germany were unveiled at a glitzy gala event.
- Local hero, Tohru Nakamura, and his restaurant, "Tohru in der Schreiberei," received a thunderous applause upon being announced.
- Nakamura cast off his jacket in the sea of applause, ready to don his new three-star chef's jacket.
- Gwendal Poullennec, the guide's international director, introduced the prestigious trio of chefs as the "Germany's three-star family."
- Apart from Nakamura, current three-star chefs Jan Hartwig and Reinhard Haupmann maintained their top ratings this year.
- Germany now proudly showcases twelve three-star chefs, with two new additions from Hamburg and Munich.
- As a result, Munich is now a key player among the big leagues in the culinary world.
- The city is home to two high-end gourmet temples, with Jan Hartwig joining Tohru Nakamura.
- Another exceptional top restaurant in Bavaria is Essenz in Grassau, making it a total of three such establishments in the region.
- Jan Hartwig and Tohru Nakamura shared an emotional hug on stage, symbolizing their camaraderie and shared success.
- Nakamura welcomed his Munich teammates to join him on stage, acknowledging their integral role in his achievement.
- Alois in Feinkosthaus Dallmayr, Atelier in the Bayerischer Hof hotel, the Restaurant Komu, and the legendary Tantris retained their two-star rankings in Munich.
- Nakamura's restaurant, previously holding two stars, secured a promotion to join the ranks of four-star restaurants in Munich.
- Interestingly, the Restaurant 1804 Hirschau achieved a notable promotion, earning its first Michelin star.
- This transformation expanded Munich's tally of Michelin-starred restaurants from nine to ten.
- Moving beyond the culinary sphere, Nakamura's triumph serves as a reminder of the importance of perseverance and focus in one's lifestyle and career.
- In pursuit of personal growth and mindfulness, one can draw inspiration from Nakamura's journey towards becoming an esteemed three-star chef.
