Restaurant Houken in Kerken

Sunday 10/13/24 at 6:00 p.m. we are standing in front of the closed restaurant 😡 according to internet info, no changes to the overall opening times. 👎👎 Company holidays

We ate there on October 6th, 2024 with lovely people who were visiting. You can't complain about the food, but the service was very unfriendly, but the lady soon improved, but the landlord got really aggressive. His behavior doesn't work at all, with statements like, you see what's going on here, I don't have time now, etc. My guests were very surprised. The hammer came at the end when we wanted to pay, we told him that we would pay in two groups. He then replied that he didn't have time and slammed the bill onto the table with a pad and pen. We then figured it out ourselves and put the money on the table. When I went out I told him again that his behavior towards my guests wasn't acceptable and that they definitely wouldn't come here to eat anymore. The only answer he got was, get out here and you don't have to come here anymore. I think that's how to run a restaurant is a mess.

Unfortunately, I was extremely disappointed with my visit to this restaurant. The waiter, who is also the owner, was extremely unfriendly! As soon as we sat down, we were impatiently asked to place our order quickly because he “didn’t have time”. This tone was completely inappropriate and made the entire visit very unpleasant. A friendly conversation was not possible that day. The highlight came when paying: When we asked if we could pay separately, he threw the bill on the table and simply said that we should sort it out ourselves. Such behavior is completely unacceptable and unprofessional. I definitely won't eat here again. When we said goodbye and expressed our honest opinion that we found such behavior a shame, the owner said we shouldn't come back at all. During our visit we heard more and more how the owner, while collecting and picking up the food, asked the customers to respond more quickly because he was busy. Some guests even left the restaurant without eating. The food is good, but due to the disrespect the restaurant only gets 1 star from me. Very unfortunate...

Food great as always, very satisfied

Unfortunately I also have to revise my post. After a bike ride we wanted to have a drink at 9 p.m. In the beer garden there were still 3 tables occupied by guests who were eating something. We sat down at one of the two free tables. But the boss didn't even think it was necessary to come to the table to ask about wishes. Instead, he just stood in the door, muttered an unfriendly "nothing, it's closing time" and disappeared back inside to the regulars' table. So you really don't have to go there anymore. At the train station near W. the service was much friendlier.

Food and service is ok so far. Service is actually very friendly. Price performance is therefore also ok. Well, and the boss, you have to get along with his style, I think there's something cult-like about the way he acts.

So if you can't get along with this senior, you should pull your own nose. A hospitable restaurant like before, with great steaks, well-tapped beer and funny, sometimes bizarre, friendly guests (the delicious Slibowitz) just like us! See you soon again, hopefully for a long time!

Unfortunately, we couldn't enjoy the food and drinks in this restaurant because the unfriendly waitress (an approximately 80-year-old man) was unable to bring us anything about 1 1/2 hours before the official lunch break. Anyone who values ​​friendly and courteous service is apparently in the wrong place here.

Nice restaurant with delicious food and good hospitality, will come back

We had a very good lunch and were served very friendly. Prices are reasonable. At the moment there is a special menu all about the chanterelle. We will come back.

Delicious food, top steak. Cash only, but there is a bank right opposite the restaurant. Friendly and attentive people. Garlic gravy (not a sauce as we know it) is really great

We've eaten here several times with the family and everyone has been thrilled every time. We have tried several dishes and so far everything has tasted great! Only recommended! 🤩

There were three of us in the restaurant. Lunch. And asparagus. Once with ham and once with turkey schnitzel and once a schnitzel with paprika sauce. Everything was very delicious. And the portions were also very good. Above all, the price was really great. Always my pleasure. Thanks to the kitchen. I'll go there again during asparagus season.

In any case, I always enjoy going there

Very, very good food if you want to eat in a small but fine restaurant, this is the place for you. The food is fresh, hot and very tasty. Prices top.

The food (Jägerschnitzel with fried potatoes and salad) was very tasty and filling. The service was very friendly and brought the food in a reasonable time. There were also two slibowitzes on the house. The ingredients were all freshly prepared. I'll be happy to come back when I'm in the area again.

Wir waren mit Freunden da, und wir waren sehr zufrieden. Ich habe dass Knoblauchsteak gegessen müsst ihr essen das war so lecker 😋 😋. Dankeschön nochmal für alles

As always, it was a cozy evening...Great food, nice people😀😀😀😀

Very large selection, currently also game dishes. I had a very well cooked steak.

Quick update to my post from a year ago We were invited to the “Houken” for a birthday last Saturday, December 16th, 2023, and the “dear boss”, in my eyes an 80-year-old psychopath, directly insulted me as an axxxhole, a big asshole,…I’ll kill you. Why… I have no idea, maybe. because of my first comment when he insulted my wife in the worst possible way. He doesn't like women, except maybe those who are totally submissive. The insults were still in the kitchen, but it still continued. At the counter he waved his arms like a mental patient and gestured for me to leave or he would beat me to death. Joke come out... Since I don't attack old people, I went out with my wife. Should have reported him for the threat. But all the paperwork and time involved just isn't worth it. So in that sense, women not so loud or brash...he doesn't like that. PS: Oh yes, someone said I should have apologized, then maybe I would have. can stay. …..for what? That he insulted my wife a year ago and I should apologize for that. Yeah, sure. I have my wits about me and don't need the place. There are better ones in Geldern and the surrounding area.

Very tasty food and great staff. I always enjoy going there with my husband or friends. Highly recommended!!!

Polecam jedzonko, przyszły ziemniaczki, krwisty setek, soczysty kotlet i dobre piwo. Można płacić tylko gotówką, ale obok jest bankomat. Wiele różnych dań Pyszne 10/10

Waren mit 7 Mann vor Ort. Super Chef, Essen ist für den Preis mehr als in Ordnung!

Wenn Essen der Grund ist, ein Restaurant zu besuchen, dann ist man hier absolut richtig. Ein herzlicher, gut gelaunter Empfang, gefolgt von tollem Service und leckerem Essen.

Super leckere Küche mit netter Bedienung von Chef

Jedesmal, wenn wir von Leverkusen nach kerken kommen, gehen wir dort essen. Sehr leckeres Essen, ein total netter Chef

Köstliches Jugoslawisches Essen. Sehr freundliche Bedienung. Nur zu empfehlen.

Heute das erste Mal da gewesen, da neu zugezogen. Ich holte Cevapcici zum mitnehmen. Die besten Cevapcici, die ich seit 10 Jahren essen durfte Natürlich gab es den obligatorischen Slivovitz zur Begrüßung. Der wird traditionell vor dem Essen als Aperitif getrunken. Mein „Živjeli!“ wurde mit einem zweiten Slivovitz belohnt. Das ist echte Gastfreundschaft! Der Salat war frisch und knackig mit einem leckeren Dressing, die Cevapcici sind keine Convenience Ware, sondern selbstgemacht und dementsprechend lecker. Die Pommes Frites waren auch sehr gut, sauberes Frittierfett also. Frisch gehackte Zwiebeln und Ajvar rundeten das Geschmackserlebnis ab Sehr gute Qualität zu einem fairen Preis. Hier gehe ich definitiv öfter hin. Weiter so!

Selbst mittags mal ein Bier zu trinken ist hier angenehm...

Super leckeres Essen zu wirklich tollen Preisen und freundliches Personal dazu. Top und einen Abstecher wert. 👍

Leckeres 😋 Essen mit guter Gastlichkeit zu fairen Preisen

Alles wunderbar essen schmeckt sehr gut. Personal sehr freundlich. Essen kommt zügig.

Genial! Essen super, Bewirtung fabelhaft! Jederzeit wieder.

Ein typischer Dorfgasthof. Von innen etwas altbacken. Das Essen war sehr gut (Qualität und Menge), die Bedienung aufmerksam, die Preise wirklich günstig. Da gab es wirklich nichts zu meckern.

Hospitality at its finest. We stopped here on the way back to the U.K. as our toddler was screaming and needed something to eat. We were very nervous but the owner was so welcoming and accommodating even with our toddler. I had the schnitzel and my wife had the steak. Highly recommend

Sehr gutes Essen und man wird auf jeden fall satt. Die Bedienung ist sehr nett und das Ambiente ist recht gemütlich

Freundlicher Service und gute Speisen

Sehr sehr nett ! Essen wie immer TOP !

Nach langer Zeit das Restaurant wieder aufgemacht. Wir waren zum ersten Mal da. Die angebotenen Speisen waren gut zubereitet u. schmeckten uns, es war reichlich davon da. Die Getränke wurden schnell gebracht. Das Personal war freundlich. Hier kann man nochmal hingehen.

Haben heute Essen abgeholt. (Madagaskar) toll! Immer gerne wieder.

Sehr gutes Essen😉👌 Schön eingerichtet und aufjedenfall sehr nette Bedingungen!

Im richtig Gut Essen, Super Preis Leistungs Verhältnis und eine freundliche & nette Bedienung.

Top Service alles top. Deda ist der Beste

Lecker und handwerklich gut. Ein bisschen undekoriert, aber das tut keinen Abbruch

Leckeres Essen, große Portionen, gemütliche Atmosphäre

Super freundlich und sehr lecker gegessen. Gerne wieder

An verschiedenen Tagen während meines Aufenthalts in Nieukerk habe ich mir dort Essen geholt. Jedes Mal wurde ich nicht enttäuscht. Gute Portionen, sehr gut gegrillt, leckerer Djuwetsch-Reis und gut angemachte Salate.