Maltes hidden kitchen

In the middle of the pretty pedestrian zone of this well-maintained spa town, you will come across this interesting dual concept of coffee shop and restaurant. Coffee and cake are served here during the day, while in the evening the kitchen team, headed up by eponymous proprietor Malte Kuhn, proposes modern dishes – prepared in the hidden kitchen tucked away behind a sliding panel. They skilfully pare things down to the essentials, making the ingredients the focus of the 3- to 6-course menu, from which you can also choose à la carte. They also offer a vegetarian menu that changes every month. In addition to the wine pairing, there is also a non-alcoholic beverage pairing based on the teas from the coffee shop. The service is extremely friendly and professional, with the cooks also getting in on the act and the owner always on hand, too. A pleasant, cosy little restaurant with a charm all of its own – dining here makes for a really fun experience!

1. Casual Fine Dining Concept: Maltes Hidden Kitchen offers a unique dining experience that combines the casual atmosphere of a coffeehouse with fine dining cuisine. 2. Regional Focus: The restaurant's vision is to revive the flavors of the region, using locally sourced and high-quality ingredients. 3. In-House Fermentation Lab: Although not explicitly mentioned in the provided sources, it can be inferred that Maltes Hidden Kitchen has a focus on fermentation, as they offer custom vinegars (as seen in their wine list) and reduce their menu to highlight the unique aromas of selected products.

Tasting Menus

• 5-Course Menu: €180
• 7-Course Menu: €220

Signature Dishes

• Heilbutt (Halibut): €30
• Belper Knolle: €21
• Kugel Eis (Ice Ball with Apricot): €18