Wahabi Nouri is a German chef of Moroccan origin, holder of a Michelin star at his restaurant Piment in Hamburg. He occupies a unique place in German gastronomy, combining the aromas and spices of Morocco with the techniques of classic French cuisine.
Trained by two of the greatest names in German cooking, Harald Wohlfahrt and Eckart Witzigmann, Nouri has held his star for more than two decades with a cuisine unlike any other in the country.
TL;DR
- German chef, born in 1970 in Casablanca, Morocco
- Owner of Restaurant Piment in Hamburg
- Michelin star since 2001
- Trained under Harald Wohlfahrt and Eckart Witzigmann
- Fuses Moroccan aromas with French technique
Wahabi Nouri key facts
| Born | 1970, Casablanca, Morocco |
| Nationality | German |
| Restaurant | Piment, Hamburg (1 Michelin star) |
| Star since | 2001 |
| Known for | Moroccan-French cuisine |
From Casablanca to Germany
Wahabi Nouri was born in 1970 in Casablanca and trained in Germany, apprenticing from 1987 to 1990 before working at the Bamberger Reiter in Berlin. From 1991 he cooked in two three-star kitchens: the Schwarzwaldstube under Harald Wohlfahrt and the Restaurant Aubergine under Eckart Witzigmann in Munich.
Piment
Since 2000 Nouri has owned Restaurant Piment in the Hoheluft-Ost district of Hamburg, where he has held a Michelin star since 2001. Over more than twenty years he has made it one of the most distinctive fine-dining addresses in the city.
A cuisine of two worlds
Nouri holds a unique position in the German restaurant landscape, combining the aromas and spices of his native Morocco with the discipline and technique of classic French cuisine. It is a personal, boundary-crossing style that sets Piment apart.
Signature style
Nouri’s cooking marries French precision with Moroccan warmth – ras el hanout, preserved lemon, argan and spice woven into refined, classically grounded dishes. The result is a singular cuisine that reflects his own heritage and journey.
Wahabi Nouri in context
Nouri is one of Hamburg’s leading chefs featured on Pickup Table 4, alongside fellow Hamburg chef Christoph Ruffer and other German star chefs such as Johannes King.
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Wahabi Nouri FAQ
Who is Wahabi Nouri?
A German chef of Moroccan origin, owner of Piment in Hamburg.
How many Michelin stars does Piment have?
One, held since 2001.
Who did he train under?
Harald Wohlfahrt and Eckart Witzigmann.
What is his style?
Moroccan aromas combined with French technique.
Where is Piment?
In the Hoheluft-Ost district of Hamburg.
