Kirschbluete is inside the Edeka shopping center in in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany. It offers a range of Asian dishes, including sushi, pho and ramen. (Jennifer H. Svan/Stars and Stripes)
On my last visit to Kirschbluete in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, the pad thai was so hot I could barely eat it.
My friend sitting across the table, meanwhile, despite beginning to sweat and turn red, relished the heat, which was cranked up to an 11.
It was our second time in a week eating pad thai at the small Asian cafe. The server recognized us and inquired whether we wanted the dish extra hot “like last time.”
“Can you make it even hotter?” asked my friend, as I winced. On our first visit, the sweet and tangy noodle dish set my palate ablaze.
The pad thai at Kirschbluete in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, can be ordered with extra heat. The dish comes with a choice of tofu, chicken, beef or shrimp. (Jennifer H. Svan/Stars and Stripes)
We returned so soon because the pad thai, minus the extra heat, was top-notch. The generous portion was plenty for two people to share, and the ingredients tasted fresh. We chose shrimp; other options are tofu, chicken and beef.
But Kirschbluete doesn’t specialize in Thai food. The menu is more of a potpourri of Asian dishes, from Japanese ramen and sushi to pho, a Vietnamese soup with rice noodles, a brown broth, meat and herbs.
To go along with the pad thai, we ordered the crispy salmon tempura roll and summer rolls. A drink of hot genmaicha, or Japanese brown rice tea, went well with the meal.
The crispy salmon tempura roll was cut into 12 pieces. The summer rolls come with a choice of chicken, pork, shrimp or tofu, which is paired with vegetables and held together in a clear, rice paper wrap.
The crispy salmon tempura roll at Kirschbluete in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, included a generous portion of 12 pieces. The salmon nigiri tasted fresh and was a nice accompaniment. (Jennifer H. Svan/Stars and Stripes)
We chose shrimp and ended up having plenty of leftovers to take home.
A day after our feast, I found myself at Kirschbluete again, this time to get pho to go. Battling a cold, I was craving a hearty soup, and this one did not disappoint.
It came with plenty of chicken and noodles, oyster sauce, broth and sprouts, cilantro, basil leaves, and thin slices of red chili peppers for toppings. It could have used just a tad more broth, which I will request next time.
Other Vietnamese soups on the menu include bun bo hue, a spicy ensemble with pork, beef and lemongrass, and banh canh, which contains udon noodles, onions, cilantro and a choice of chicken or pork.
Japanese soups include shoyu ramen, with a broth made of soy sauce, and miso ramen.
There’s plenty of sushi on the menu as well, including the typical lineup of nigiri, uramaki and maki. Also on offer is a variety of sushi rolls with shrimp, tuna, salmon and vegetables, among other combinations.
Kirschbluete is inside the Edeka shopping center in in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany. It offers a range of Asian dishes, including sushi, pho and ramen. (Jennifer H. Svan/Stars and Stripes)
The prices at Kirschbluete seem a bit more reasonable than what some other sushi joints in the Kaiserslautern area charge.
It appears that the lone Korean dish on the menu is kimchi, or spicy pickled cabbage.
Kirschbluete is hard to miss if you shop at the Edeka in Ramstein-Miesenbach. It’s inside the shopping area next to the German supermarket. I’d passed it many times on my way to get groceries and wondered whether the place is any good.
After a few visits, it’s now one of my favorite restaurants in the area. A second location, on Karcherstrasse in Kaiserslautern, gives customers a chance to choose the more convenient option.
Kirschbluete
Location: Inside E-Center Jahke, Rathausring 6, Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; closed Sunday and holidays
Prices: Most sushi rolls with eight to 12 pieces are 12.50 to 12.80 euros; Vietnamese soups such as pho start at 13.50 euros; the most expensive soup is bun ca, which costs 18,50 euros.
Information: +49 (0) 6371 4989465; www.kirschbluete.online, @Restaurant.Kirschbluete
