i. Biography
Coming Up
Since 2022, the head-chef post at Regional Friesoythe has placed Timo Plenter in a kitchen that runs on polish and contemporary pace. It is a role that asks for steadiness, timing, and clean execution, and he is also chef of Ramen Touhichi. Moving between those two rooms, he works across distinct culinary settings without losing control of the line. The value of this phase is in its balance of momentum and clarity. In both kitchens, Plenter is tied to food shaped with focus: each element considered, each bowl or plate delivered with intention. The work reads as restrained rather than loud, built on discipline and the kind of confidence that comes from a style settling into form.
Where They Are Now
Regional Friesoythe in Germany and Ramen Touhichi in Kyoto, Japan, frame the scope of Timo Plenter’s current work. That pairing shows range without drift. At Ramen Touhichi, the ramen remains chicken-focused, and the connection to Sakyo Ward is built into both place and name. The result is a kitchen identity that is specific, deliberate, and anchored to where it operates. Taken together, the two restaurants show a chef working with a broad but controlled palette. Regional Friesoythe and Ramen Touhichi sit in different countries, yet Plenter’s presence in both points to the same habit of exacting attention. The emphasis is not on excess; it is on refinement, letting structure carry the message.
Signature
Signature soy-sauce ramen sits inside Timo’s cooking as a clear expression of that savory, disciplined register. It is the kind of specialty that points to technical fluency and a defined point of view, giving direct access to the priorities shaping the menu.
Honors
Guide Michelin Green Star (2024) and MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand (2024) mark 2024 as a key year for Plenter’s work. Those recognitions place his cooking in view at a high level and give sharper definition to the path he is on.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Timo
What is Timo Plenter's current role?
As of 2026, Timo Plenter is Head Chef of Regional Friesoythe.
What recognition has Timo Plenter received?
Guide Michelin Green Star (2024).
What is Timo Plenter known for?
Chicken-focused ramen built around locally raised free-range chicken.
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