Over a decade ago, Tim Raue set his eyes on reimagining German gastronomy. Armed with passion, tenacity and a profound palate, he has more than achieved his goal, becoming one of the world’s most renowned chefs thanks to his signature Asian-inspired cuisine at 2-Michelin-starred Restaurant Time Raue.
Raue is no stranger to the spotlight, though; he received his first Head Chef position at the young age of 23, and since then, the notches on his culinary belt have not stopped incrementing. In 2007, he was awarded his first Michelin star at Swissôtel’s Restaurant 44, along with the coveted title of Chef of the Year from Gault&Millau. After opening Restaurant Tim Raue with business partner, owner and managing director Marie-Anne Wild in 2010, it took only two months for the Michelin Guide to laud it with a Michelin star, followed by a 19-point rating from Gault&Millau and a second Michelin star in 2012, which the restaurant has retained since.
Tim Raue **
Michelin rated: 2 Michelin stars (Restaurant Tim Raue, Berlin)
World’s 50 Best rated: Ranked among the World’s 50 Best Restaurants
Type of Cuisine: Asian-inspired modern European cuisine
Specialties: Bold, umami-rich dishes without dairy or gluten
Special skills: Fusion cooking with precision and personality
Wine&Food pairing: Yes
Chef at restaurant: Restaurant Tim Raue, Berlin
Land of birth: Germany€€