Zwanzig23 by Lukas Jakobi

In October 2023, Lukas Jakobi unveiled an interesting trendy and modern culinary concept in Düsseldorf's Bilk neighbourhood. The two set menus, dubbed "Vegan" and "Not vegan", each comprise nine creative courses. The dishes are stripped back to the essentials and made using excellent ingredients, the provenance of 80% of which is the region. "Taste the Waste", for example, demonstrates the restaurant's efforts to reduce waste through a variety of components and presents "leftovers" in a sophisticated culinary way. Fermented foods, soy sauces, garum and kombucha are all produced on site, along with extracts and juices. The entertainment factor here is due in no small part to the clear explanations of the dishes and the philosophy behind them. From the counter seats right next to the open kitchen you can watch the chefs at work, or you can opt for a standard table – either way, you can soak up the relaxed atmosphere and enjoy attentive, informative and extremely friendly service.