The Mediterranean-style bowl of bulgur wheat and vegetables topped with salmon at Kitchen in the suburban Stuttgart town of Boeblingen. The restaurant features organic, locally sourced food. (John Vandiver/Stars and Stripes)
The former state airport in Boeblingen, Germany, positioned in the figurative backyard of the Mercedes Benz Group’s major crosstown factory, was redeveloped several years ago into the sprawling Motorworld complex.
The convention location, not far from the headquarters of U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, capitalizes on the metro area’s ties to the automobile industry with various special exhibits and galleries that center on all things connected to “das auto.”
But the site also includes a mix of eateries that have added some variety to Boeblingen’s otherwise boring restaurant scene.
An addition dating from 2019 is the simply named Kitchen, which uses organic ingredients and emphasizes natural and regionally sourced products. It also touts itself as a “pioneer in the zero-waste movement.”
On a recent visit, I was less concerned about that and more interested in trying something new.
The atmosphere inside is clean and modern, and the menu boasted vegetarian and meat dishes, as well as finger foods and fancy salads. A companion and I went with the lunch menu, which had a variety of bowl options, pasta and wraps.
Kitchen, in the suburban Stuttgart town of Boeblingen, touts itself as an organic eatery with a focus on regionally sourced foods. They serve a variety of burgers, fancy salads and bowls that can be topped with grilled salmon, beef and other meats. (John Vandiver/Stars and Stripes)
I picked the bowl topped with grilled salmon, which involved a bright mix of flavors. It had edamame, currants, kiwi and oranges tossed together with grated carrots and other veggies.
It all rested on a bed of bulgur wheat with a zesty dressing. My counterpart went with a similar bowl, but his had strips of grilled steak as a topping.
His assessment: “not bad.” I thought it was a touch better than that, given the surprising assortment of flavors.
Still, we concurred that the price of roughly 25 euros each was too steep for what was offered. We also were united in thinking that our assessment would have been more favorable at 15 euros per bowl.
On a return visit to Motorworld, I think I would be inclined to go with one of the other options on the grounds, including the regional chain brewery Wichtel, which serves its own beer and a reliable menu of pizza and southern German specialties.
Tower 66 Steakhouse also is a good destination for a solid steak and burgers, and the prices there are more affordable than what Kitchen charges.
Still, going green is important and if money isn’t a major consideration, Kitchen is worth a try.
Kitchen, a restaurant in Boeblingen not far from the Army’s garrison in Stuttgart, specializes in organic food. It's located on the grounds of the former state airport that was redeveloped into a convention area known as Motorworld. (John Vandiver/Stars and Stripes)
Kitchen
Address: Charles Lindbergh Strasse 7, Boeblingen, Germany
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Sunday, 2-10:30 p.m.
Prices: Bowls begin at 18.90 euros, with 140 grams of meats adding 8 to 16 euros. Sandwiches and burgers start at 17 euros, salads start at 13 euros.
Information: Phone: 07031 205 1974, Online: kitchen-bb.de
