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Sissi & Franz – Austrian and Bavarian cuisine at the airport – My Tasty Tour (#biancastastytourThe work at Munich Airport continues. So far, the Airbräu, the Mangostin Airport and that Cloud 7 Next up: three completely different restaurants, each with its own compelling concept. Recently, number four on "Bianca's Tasty Tour" was "Sissi & Franz," located in the new departures building. The name pretty much says it all: "Austria and Bavaria in culinary form at Munich Airport." Sissi & Franz is a concept that opened at the end of April 2016, divided into a shop area with a coffee roastery, a self-service area, and a restaurant. Whether you want to sit and eat comfortably, browse the small shop, or grab a quick snack, it's all possible here!

Let's start with the only bad news, which neither Sissi, nor Franz, nor the airport itself can be blamed for: Without a plane ticket, your journey ends here. You have to go through security, which would be worthwhile for a nice meal at the restaurant, but isn't possible without a ticket. But don't worry... eventually, everyone will be saying "Vacation!" and then I hope you'll think of "Sissi & Franz" again, because as we all know, traveling makes you hungry. So let's get started...

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The restaurant area of „Sissi & Franz“

Cozy interior design and inviting atmosphere

Sissi & Franz: Ambiance and concept

Sissi & Franz offers culinary delights from Austrian, German, and international cuisine. The restaurant's ambiance—as I can now clearly attest after my visit—definitely has a Viennese-Austrian touch. Light colors, lots of wood, exceptionally stylish decorative elements and murals (…of course, Sissi and Franz are featured…) and divided seating areas allow for relaxed dining in a choice of quiet surroundings. In my opinion, the atmosphere and decor perfectly blend modern simplicity with stylistic elements from the era of opulent buildings and grand architecture. Simply put: cozy and chic all in one.

Kaiserschmarren

Menu and selection of dishes at Sissi & Franz

While the counter in the front area offers delicacies such as filled baguettes (cheese, ham, tomato & mozzarella, salami, etc.), freshly packaged sushi, meatballs, liverwurst sandwiches, bratwurst, etc., the restaurant à la carte serves authentic Bavarian-Austrian dishes. From Frittatensuppe (pancake soup) or terrine of Surhaxerl (cured pork knuckle), king prawns, or creamy potato soup as a starter (between €7 and €12.50), to Weißwurst (white sausage) and "Brettljause" (a traditional Austrian snack platter), to classic farm-style dishes as main courses, there's something for everyone. In the restaurant area, you can expect delicacies such as Styrian fried chicken (€14), Tyrolean-style rump steak with vegetables and fries (€21.50), veal Wiener Schnitzel (€18.50), or "Franzl's" roast pork (€13). Vegetarians can enjoy the aforementioned potato soup (which is also vegan) or the Caesar salad without bacon (€11). There are even two different burgers (€13 each) on the menu, and fish lovers will also find something to their liking (salmon fillet or spaghetti with shrimp for €16 and €16.50, respectively). Of course, everything from the counter area can also be enjoyed in the restaurant, which has nearly 200 seats.

Appetizer: Terrine of cured ham hock

Food review

After being seated at our table, we asked for recommendations and opted for some absolute classics. Specifically, the aforementioned veal schnitzel with homemade potato salad, and the Kaiserschmarren with apple compote (€9.90). For my main course, I chose a Caesar salad "Sissi's style" with (optional) fried shrimp (€15 total; the "Franzl's style" version would have included chicken strips (€13.50 total)). As a starter, we ordered the recommended terrine of cured pork knuckle with herb jelly, roasted pumpkin seeds, and argan oil (€9), which, fittingly, consisted of three small bites – three bites for three people. It arrived quickly, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Admittedly, terrine in a jelly-like form isn't for everyone, but if you're comfortable with the texture, it's quite delicious. My companion and I enjoyed it, and the intended, slightly tangy flavor, combined with the oil, minced pork, and pumpkin seeds, made for a successful start. Anyone just looking for a small bite would probably be satisfied. That wasn't the case for us, though, and we eagerly awaited our main courses.

The shop area with coffee roastery

The waitress who served us was very attentive and helpful. She asked several times if we had everything we needed, and the main courses were promptly served at our table. All our dishes arrived simultaneously and were attractively presented. We all agreed that the portion of Wiener Schnitzel was a bit small, but my companion was pleasantly surprised during the meal. The potato salad on the side made the portion perfectly adequate. The veal was beautifully tender and thinly breaded; the potato salad was delicious. I love Wiener Schnitzel, and especially when it's done right. You can order one at Sissi and Franz with complete confidence. At €18.50, the price is absolutely unbeatable, especially considering Munich restaurant prices. The portion is satisfying and ample. The same goes for the Kaiserschmarren. I even borrowed a forkful from my companion so I could join the conversation. Anyone familiar with my website knows that there's probably no bigger Kaiserschmarren fan and (pardon the expression!) connoisseur than me. I love Kaiserschmarren and am quite critical in this regard. The Sissi and Franz Kaiserschmarren was well-seasoned, not too doughy, not too sweet, and combined with the apple compote, a delightful dessert. The chef did forget the raisins mentioned on the menu, but hardly anyone in Bavaria needs them anyway. 😉 All in all, the Kaiserschmarren was excellent and, given its size, would definitely make a great dessert option. The same goes for the apricot dumplings, which are also on the menu. The dessert, which normally comes with three dumplings, was served to us separately as a little extra. They are truly fantastic and will delight any dessert lover! So be sure to order the apricot dumplings made from quark dough with sugar crumbs and vanilla sauce (for €9.50) or the Kaiserschmarren afterwards.

Caesar salad with shrimp

Now, let's talk about my Caesar salad. It was also delicious and very well portioned. The dressing was a perfect match for the salad – which isn't always the case. So, if you're really hungry, this salad will easily satisfy you even without the shrimp or chicken strips. With the fresh egg, croutons, and tomatoes, it offers a generous portion, and the bread basket with fresh rolls served at the beginning gives you something to eat from the bowl. Incidentally, the bowl was the only thing we found less than ideal during our entire visit. It wasn't very aesthetically pleasing and was much too deep to eat from comfortably. So, if there's anything to complain about, it's only the glass bowl. 🙂

Do I look unsatisfied after eating?

Key facts and personal conclusion

So…now don't be mad at me for raving so much about a restaurant you can "only" visit when arriving at or departing from Munich Airport – it's really worth it, and you'll definitely think of me next time. Sissi & Franz is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the counter area and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the restaurant area with table service. You can also sit there after 6:00 p.m. and enjoy your counter order, but there's no table service after that. Sissi & Franz also offers a "breakfast package" which includes a coffee, fresh fruit, bread, butter, jam, and two fried or scrambled eggs (for €14.90). From Monday to Friday, they also offer two daily changing lunch specials from morning till evening, priced from €9 to approximately €10.80. Reservations are generally not necessary. Card payment is possible.

My personal conclusion: Visit Sissi & Franz on your next international flight. It's really worth it. There's so much more to discover at the airport than you might otherwise notice. I'm curious to hear what you think.

Place visited: Sissi & Franz at the airport
Address: Terminal 2, Departures, Gate L in the new departure building, behind security.
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