30/01/2026: Kirman restaurant, located in Epfig, is first and foremost a place that captivates with its absolutely remarkable setting. The space is vast, very open, warm, and meticulously maintained, with a huge skylight that floods the room with impressive natural light. One can easily imagine that in broad daylight, the place must be simply spectacular. The overall effect is unique, welcoming, and spotlessly clean: a real favorite in terms of ambiance and decor.
As for the food, the experience was more mixed.
We started with a gratinéed tarte flambée accompanied by an aperitif. The aperitif was pleasant, and the tarte flambée was decent, but nothing extraordinary: we've clearly had better elsewhere.
For our main course, the beef tartare was very flavorful, but extremely spicy. As someone who enjoys tartare, I found it a shame that the excess of spices overpowered the meat, which deserved to be showcased more.
We also ordered the sauerkraut with five meats. Unfortunately, it was difficult to clearly identify the five meats, as some seemed identical. The sauerkraut, for its part, tasted like it had been reheated several times and was very soggy, making the dish rather heavy and disappointing. This is all the more regrettable as we come to Alsace several times a year to discover and select restaurants for our clients, and we were expecting a more authentic and freshly prepared sauerkraut.
The desserts, thankfully, provided a more positive note:
The soaked plum ice cream was very good.
The crème brûlée, properly caramelized, was pleasant.
The Dame Blanche, classic but effective, remains a safe bet with vanilla ice cream, chocolate, and whipped cream.
In summary, the Kirman restaurant is an exceptional place thanks to its unique and extremely welcoming setting. People clearly come for the atmosphere, the space, and the visual comfort it offers.
However, the food itself needs improvement. The dishes sometimes lack precision, are overly spicy, poorly executed, or taste reheated. For a restaurant with such a remarkable setting, one would expect more refined cuisine, especially with the great Alsatian classics, which should be impeccable.
A shorter menu, focused on perfectly executed, typical Alsatian dishes, would undoubtedly elevate the dining experience considerably and live up to the magnificent setting. For me, the experience left mixed feelings: a splendid decor, but cuisine that fell short of expectations. A beautiful establishment with great potential, which would benefit from improvement to become a must-try.
30/12/2025: Nice food, good atmosphere and pretty setting...except for the urinals which are disgustingly tasteless.
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