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Chef Mun Kim

MUN Restaurant – It's practically impossible to read my website and not notice that I'm half Japanese when it comes to food. At least once, if not two or three times a week, I'm thinking about sushi. Asian food in general is a real favorite of mine. So, my visit to Restaurant MUN a few days ago was an absolute highlight, both as a food critic and as a personal experience. Thanks to Restaurant MUN, which only opened at the end of June this year, I've not only enjoyed four excellent courses, but I've also discovered a new hotspot in Haidhausen. So, before I go into detail, let me give you my conclusion: one of the most successful new openings this year in Munich's restaurant scene.

Tuna tartare

What can you expect at the MUN Restaurant?

The MUN restaurant is located near the popular Wiener Platz in Haidhausen and describes itself as a "high-end Asian fusion restaurant." Upon entering, you descend a flight of stairs and find yourself in the inviting entrance area. The restaurant offers authentic cuisine with original Korean recipes and influences from Chinese and Japanese cooking, accompanied by excellent wines. Real moss adorns the walls, along with a variety of decorative designs, and I immediately felt the urge to sit down at one of the already set tables adorned with fresh flowers.

Dim Sum

Food offer and selection

The menu offers a wide variety of options. At MUN Restaurant, you can order à la carte or from a set menu. Every evening, there are either four-course or six-course menus available (€58 or €88 respectively, excluding tastings). Wine pairings are an additional €32 for four courses and €46 for six courses – and of course, wine recommendations are gladly offered at your table. Both the four- and six-course menus come in two versions – one with meat and one with fish. Delicious sushi variations are always included. From filet mignon with soy sauce and Malbec reduction, to "MUN-Style Dim Sum" – gently cooked pork belly on steamed Chinese buns – to various salads, Korean-style rib-eye steak, or tuna tartare, there's something for just about everyone who enjoys Asian cuisine.

Sashimi „New Style“

In the small private bar, a variety of Asian cocktails, as well as traditional classics and exotic drinks, are served. The extensive wine list is also available there, featuring Mun's favorite wine – a Malbec from Argentina. Chef Mun also offers small bites at the bar in the "Izikaya" style, such as sushi, dim sum, or succulent Korean barbecue.

Review of the food and service

When my companion and I were there, we enjoyed an excellent four-course meal, each course distinct from the others. It began with a flavorful amuse-bouche – a greeting from the kitchen consisting of warm, fried sticky rice, homemade tuna paste, a piece of fresh tuna, and chives. A delightful and quite spicy start to the evening. Next came a sushi creation: four different nigiri served with a specially made soy sauce. The various nigiri (tuna, salmon, scallop with caviar, and grilled eel) were – in typical Japanese fashion – layered with a thin layer of wasabi between the rice and the fish, giving them a pleasant wasabi flavor. If you prefer to control the amount of wasabi in your sushi, you can ask them to omit it between the fish and rice. When the food was served, the friendly lady also advised us to eat from left to right and to dip the fish – not the underside of the rice – in the soy sauce. We did as she said. To drink, we had a 2012 Maximin Grünhäuser Herrenberg Riesling, Kabinett Feinherb.

Filet mignon with "Alta Vista Premium Wine"„

Speaking of wine: The wine list at MUN Restaurant tells you about each wine pairing, its characteristics, origin, and the fixed price per bottle. A specific wine is recommended for each course. After the sushi, we both had different courses. I had a wonderful tuna tartare with avocado, sesame oil, and cucumber, accompanied by a glass of 2015 MERKLE Wildspontan, a Blanc de Noir made from Pinot Meunier. Both the tartare and the wine were among my favorites of the evening, and I highly recommend ordering them if you like tartare. My companion was served the "New Style Hamachi Sashimi" with a glass of 2012 DOMAINE GAUBY, Les Calcinaires, Côtes Catalanes. The name says it all: "Reinterpreted sashimi," garnished with fresh flower petals and pomegranate seeds. My next course was "MUN-Style Dim Sum"—one of my absolute favorites. I could have eaten the whole thing. Both the Chinese steamed bread and the pork encased in it were incredibly delicious. I'll definitely be back for that. My companion, on the other hand, enjoyed the "Filet Mignon," which has been highly praised by friends and acquaintances who have also been there. A Filet Mignon is characterized by its size, weighing approximately 110 grams, and its short cooking time. This ensures the thin medallion of beef tenderloin remains beautifully tender. In MUN's case, it was a perfect match. I, of course, tried it myself and was equally impressed. So, you should definitely order the meat, sushi, and dim sum. For a detailed look at the menu, take a look at the photos. They alone should give you an idea of how wonderful the culinary experience was for us. The same goes for the delicious scallop miso risotto, which had a perfect texture and a subtly spicy note. To finish, there was a wonderful chocolate tartlet with a soft chocolate center, accompanied by a 2009 Quinta do Noval – Late Bottled Vintage Unfiltered Port. For me, a successful menu from AZ, consisting of fresh ingredients and great combinations.

I like it!

I recommend you set aside plenty of time for a visit to the MUN Restaurant. Not because the service is slow, but because the dining experience here clearly thrives on slow, mindful enjoyment. Ask for wine recommendations, definitely order a set menu, and make sure you're thoroughly enjoying yourself.

The restaurant

Ambiance of the Restaurant MUN

As mentioned, the atmosphere in the basement restaurant MUN is cozy yet chic. The main dining room seats 50 people, while the separate room next door, complete with a bar, accommodates another 20 guests. Lush greenery, real bark on the walls, golden accents here and there, warm colors, and numerous carefully chosen details characterize this Asian-inspired restaurant. I felt very comfortable at MUN, partly because the individual seating areas are partially separated, creating a rather private atmosphere. Different lighting accents are used throughout, and each table offers an inviting ambiance.

Hard facts and personal information

Restaurant MUN is open from Tuesday to Sunday. From 5:30 pm until 11:00 pm, and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. You can make reservations every day from 4:00 pm by phone or online via Book a Table. Card payments are accepted, and parking is available nearby – with a little searching. The Max-Weber-Platz subway and tram station is only about 200 meters from the Asian restaurant.

I will definitely come back. I was very impressed with the MUN restaurant – also because of the friendly service. The sushi was fresh, top quality, and of course, absolutely delicious. Mun's Dim Sum alone is worth a visit, and for any wine lover, the restaurant should also be a real treat.

Place visited: MUN Restaurant
Address: Innere Wiener Straße 18, 81667 Munich
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