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A while ago, my companion and I went to Nomiya on Wörthstrasse in Haidhausen. It's a Bavarian-Japanese restaurant, or rather, a Bavarian-Japanese drinking establishment, as it describes itself – at least on its A6-sized menus. Unfortunately, making the reservation wasn't entirely straightforward. I spent almost the entire day before and the morning of our visit trying to get someone on the phone, as reservations can only be made by phone.
I did manage to get a table in the end, and when I made the reservation over the phone, they asked me if I preferred a window seat or a corner seat. We sat in the corner, and it was a good decision. But first things first: Nomiya is practically unrecognizable from the outside. Only a few red, Japanese-style lanterns and three Japanese characters above the door hint at the fact that you're at Nomiya!„
The place is about the size of a school classroom – but definitely more cluttered. Unfortunately, the Japanese food chef is located right in the same room with his small counter where the guests sit – very cramped, or rather, crowded around him, with people scattered haphazardly and without any structure. The ambiance is hard to describe. The furniture is definitely Bavarian style – dark chairs, long, wobbly wooden tables, and everything quite basic.
The staff is very friendly and efficient. We were registered immediately upon arrival and shown to the small corner table – the only free one. We sat down, placed a folded beer mat under the extremely wobbly table, and turned our attention to the menu. The drinks selection included Japanese beer, various juices and spritzers, beer, Almdudler (a popular Austrian soft drink), etc. – a good mix. Choosing our food was quick and easy. We both opted for the not-so-cheap set menu – soup, appetizer, and main course. No dessert, which, in my opinion, should have been part of the menu and, in retrospect, definitely could have been included in the price. The set menu included miso soup, a choice of appetizer, and a mixed sushi platter with 14 rolls. The menu cost €17.50.
The miso soup was really very good, served without a spoon, and with a little chopstick experience, it's actually more enjoyable without one. The appetizer – selectable with the two set menus ordered (see photos) – arrived at the table at the same time. Both were very tasty and delicious. The main courses arrived right after we finished our main course and were quite modest – considering the price. It was certainly filling, but you didn't leave feeling stuffed, which would have been fine. The sushi was okay, rolled somewhat carelessly and best described as mid-range. The meat pie from the second set menu was fresh and well-prepared – but also not worth €17.50. There were three desserts to choose from afterwards: sesame balls filled with beans, panna cotta, and some other cream.
All in all, Nomiya unfortunately had a very strong smell of fish and food, which was probably unavoidable given the limited space and the number of customers. Your clothes will definitely smell of your meal for a while afterward. The staff was very friendly, the cappuccino we ordered afterward was fine, and we were served quickly. A relaxed atmosphere for conversation was rather lacking. I would classify Nomiya more as a trendy Japanese restaurant for young people in Haidhausen. It was nice to see, but I wouldn't recommend it as a good place for sushi. It doesn't offer much that's "special" and, unfortunately, like many restaurants I've noticed lately, it doesn't accept card payments. We ended up paying €50 for the evening.
Place visited: Nomiya
Address: Wörthstraße 7, 81667 Munich
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