Konrad Adenauer once bought his magazines here, Helmut Kohl his bread rolls, and Joschka Fischer countless comics. For decades, the Bundesbüdchen in Bonn was a meeting place in the government district, becoming legendary. Now, the cult kiosk can also be found in Mitte. Culinarily, the Bundesbüdchen builds bridges between past and present. Chef Johann Maier — formerly at Mraz & Sohn in Vienna and later Cordobar and Oh, Panama in Berlin — serves modern interpretations of German classics, inspired by traditional recipes from across the country. His dishes reflect the culinary heritage of regions from the Eifel to the Bohemian Forest, from the Baltic Sea to the foothills of the Alps. The menu includes Obazda with marinated radishes and wasabi arugula, oxtail soup with langoustine Maultaschen, and cheese spaetzle with white kimchi and applesauce. Classics such as blood sausage dumplings with caramelized cabbage or red mullet in shellfish bisque with green vegetables are also on the menu. Owner Jochen Thoss aims to bring the same feeling of home to the interior. Echoing the Bonn original, the space features a kidney-shaped counter, bold colors, Cassina leather chairs, and simple wooden tables. The result is a place where neighbors, politicians, long-time residents, new Berliners, and travelers can meet over natural wine with char or beer with boiled beef.
Text: Lea Hirsch / Photos: Arash Farahani
Bundesbüdchen, Hannoversche Str.2, 10115 Berlin–Mitte; map
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