TAWA YAMA FINE
Karlsruhe, Germany
⭐1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
Located in the RaumFabrik business park, FINE is TAWA YAMA's stylish fine dining restaurant. The modern cuisine abounds with original ideas, with subtle dishes taking inspiration from the Far Eastern pantry, as in the hamachi served with oyster cream, yuzu koshō and leek. The set menu is made up of four to seven courses during the week and five to seven courses at the weekend – upgrades are possible. A vegetarian set menu is also available by prior arrangement. In a fittingly modern and sophisticated interior, diners can opt for seats that afford a view through a window into the kitchen. The friendly front-of-house team provides enjoyably unobtrusive service, while the sommelier helps with the wine selection. Incidentally, the Japanese name TAWA YAMA means tower mountain – a reference to the Turmberg outside Karlsruhe, which you can look out onto from the pleasant terrace. In addition to FINE, there is the trendy EASY. On a practical note: you can use the private parking garage free of charge.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
Location in a Creative Industrial Space: TAWA YAMA FINE is uniquely situated in the RaumFabrik business park, a former industrial site of the PFAFF sewing machine factory that has been transformed into a hub for creative work and innovative infrastructure. This setting contributes to the restaurant's distinctive industrial style and modern ambiance.
Dual Dining Concepts with Private Options: The restaurant is divided into two distinct areas—EASY, which offers a sophisticated yet relaxed bar and lounge atmosphere, and FINE, a stylish fine dining space with a Michelin star. FINE also features exclusive options such as a Chef’s Table and a Secret Bar, providing a more private and intimate dining experience.
Asian Fusion Cuisine with a View of the Turmberg: The menu creatively blends French, Japanese, and Asian influences, exemplified by dishes like hamachi with oyster cream and yuzu koshō. The name "TAWA YAMA" means "tower mountain," referencing the nearby Turmberg, which diners can view from the pleasant terrace and rooftop bar, enhancing the dining experience with a local natural landmark.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
The most honored or signature ingredients at TAWA YAMA FINE, the Michelin-starred restaurant in Karlsruhe, reflect its Asian-fusion and contemporary culinary style:
Hamachi (Yellowtail): Featured in a signature dish served with oyster cream, yuzu koshō, and leek. This ingredient highlights the restaurant's fusion approach by combining fresh fish with delicate Far Eastern flavors and creamy textures.
Yuzu Koshō: A Japanese citrus chili paste that adds a subtle spicy and tangy note, enhancing the complexity of dishes like the hamachi preparation.
Oyster Cream: Used to complement seafood dishes, providing a rich, umami depth that balances the freshness of fish.
Leek: Adds a mild onion flavor and textural contrast in signature dishes, supporting the layered flavor profile typical of TAWA YAMA's cuisine.
These ingredients are carefully combined to create subtle, innovative dishes that embody the restaurant's modern Asian-fusion identity, emphasizing freshness, balance, and refined presentation.
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
Tawa Yama Fine Dining Restaurant
Menu Highlights
- Verrücktes Huhn (€21)
- Gyoza (Vorspeise)
- Ceviche (Extras)
- Preiselbeeren (Extras)
Specialties
- Hummer
- Wolfsbarsch
- Lachs
Desserts
- Panna Cotta
- Schokolade
Drinks
- Rotwein
- Wasser