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Fiedler and Fuchs Fiedler und Fuchs is an absolute must for anyone who enjoys Bavarian food, or rather, dishes from the regional Alpine area with Tyrolean influences. Here you can enjoy the most delicious dishes for a very fair price – that much is clear. But let's start from the beginning… Fiedler und Fuchs is a Bavarian restaurant in Untergiesing that opened in June of this year and is easily accessible by public transport via Candidplatz (U-Bahn line 1). If you prefer to come by car: parking shouldn't be a problem after a few minutes of searching. My companion and I went there for dinner and had made a reservation by phone beforehand. When we entered the restaurant, which has plenty of outdoor seating, we were immediately greeted by one of the many young waiters and asked about our reservation. In retrospect, a reservation wouldn't have been necessary, as only a few of the approximately 20-25 tables were occupied. We had our pick of tables and chose a small table for two in the middle of the restaurant, not far from the dominant, dark wooden bar with wooden stools.
Regarding the restaurant, we both agreed that the interior design left much to be desired. It's clear that this Bavarian-Alpine restaurant hasn't been around for very long, and we felt a bit like we were in a mediocre train station pub. This feeling, however, doesn't reflect the professional and friendly service at Fiedler & Fuchs, nor the incredibly good cuisine – it really has to be said. There are no tablecloths, candles, flowers, or any other such frills on the tables. The high, yellow-painted ceilings are completely devoid of pictures, antlers, Bavarian accessories, or anything of the sort. The building and the enormous dining room itself are very impressive: high ceilings, parquet flooring, a massive mirror on one wall, and a rather cozy bar with fresh flowers on it – unfortunately, that's about it (for now). We didn't feel particularly uncomfortable, but we agreed that with a little more fine-tuning, the place could be so much more. Even if you were to try to view the place as rather minimalist in its decor, it simply lacks that certain something and you feel a bit lost. As the evening progressed and more and more guests arrived, a different atmosphere developed. So much for the ambiance – but most importantly: don't let that put you off.
We were presented with the menus – in green covers – as soon as we sat down. We were already familiar with them from the online menu, as we had decided to eat there based on its attractive appearance. I was particularly pleased to find six different vegetarian dishes. These ranged from potato and zucchini gratin to onion and sour cream cake, and even included a variety of grilled vegetables. There was also a potato and cabbage strudel, which I almost ordered. However, I was distracted by the salmon trout from Tegernsee fish farm, cooked in parchment paper with pine branches and served with pesto potatoes (€13.50). When the cheerful waiter arrived, I jokingly asked him, after I had already ordered the fish, if the potato strudel wouldn't be a better choice. He suggested I go for the salmon 😉 – so I did. My companion was also torn between two dishes. Veal Wiener Schnitzel with fried potatoes, cranberries, and a small salad (€16.80) or perhaps the organic pork roast with two kinds of dumplings, dark beer gravy, and coleslaw (€10.50)? We ended up choosing the roast pork, and we were both absolutely delighted with our meals. When we placed our order, the waiter even professionally informed me that the salmon would take 15-20 minutes, but the wait was considerably shorter. Our dishes were served simultaneously. As mentioned, my fish was wrapped in parchment paper. When I unwrapped it, I couldn't believe I was getting such a large portion of salmon with potatoes and vegetables for €13.50. If the fish had been only half the size, it wouldn't have seemed strange – considering Munich's fish prices, which I'm familiar with. So I was all the more pleased when I took the first bite of salmon, which practically melted in my mouth. Incredibly tender. A poem, I tell you. And the potatoes and vegetables too! I rarely say that, but I would gladly have paid an extra €4-5 for them. My companion's roast pork was also fantastic – not at all tough, not at all dry, and according to him, it really did taste noticeably like "organic pork." The dumplings were also a dream – I snuck a piece of the potato dumpling – they were wonderful – all in all, a dish for which one could easily have paid €14-15 without complaining.
For drinks, there was water and a Spezi (a popular German soft drink) – both perfectly fine. If salmon and roast pork don't appeal to you, you can choose from the other well-prepared dishes: whether risotto, tagliatelle, Schlutzkrapfen (a type of filled pasta), Zwiebelrostbraten (roast beef with onions), beef burgers, or snacks to accompany beer and wine – Fiedler & Fuchs has it all. Even the little ones are catered for: two dumplings with gravy for €3.50 and ribbon pasta with tomato sauce for €4.80 are just two of the four children's options. Desserts are also available, and as is fitting for a true Bavarian, Kaiserschmarrn (shredded pancake) is on the menu for €7.50, as is Bavarian Creme (a creamy dessert) for €5.50.
Also worth mentioning: On Sundays and public holidays, they offer a large breakfast brunch every week between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. I haven't had the chance to try it yet, but as I said, I'll be back. Fiedler und Fuchs is a perfect example of how a less-than-perfect ambiance is acceptable if the service and, of course, the food are excellent, the guests are treated kindly, and the owners care about their customers' satisfaction. Conversely, a spruced-up restaurant with little culinary expertise and sloppy service is of little use to me. So be sure to visit Fiedler und Fuchs! They also offer a changing lunch menu with dishes ranging from €6.80 to €8.80 for those of you who are hungry at lunchtime. You can check it out under "Menu" on their website.
You can pay by card – in fact, you should definitely pay by card, because then you'll have the very rare and exceptionally friendly experience of the waiter taking your card from the reader and personally wishing you a pleasant evening, using your first name. 🙂 Even when we were practically out of the restaurant and had paused briefly because it was pouring rain, one of the guys still wished us a safe journey home. Even though it's not exactly centrally located and not a well-known tourist spot, my companion and I will definitely be back. The value for money is unbeatable. You shouldn't miss it. We paid just €34 including tip! Where else can you find that these days for a dish with fresh salmon and one with meat? Grab some friends and enjoy a good Bavarian meal. Of course, as always, the right company makes any room the perfect setting.
I'll be back: Yes definitely.
Place visited: Fiedler & Fuchs
Address: Voss Street 15, 81543 Munich
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