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Bamee at Munich Airport I almost hesitate to say it out loud, but Bamee was my penultimate restaurant at Munich Airport. Isn't that sad and crazy at the same time? My 21st stop out of a total of 23 at the airport, and also the 21st proof of just how incredibly diverse, varied, and above all, delicious the food can be here. Bamee is located before security and has two locations at the airport. My companion and I checked out the one in Terminal 1, Level 04 – Departure Area C. I'm pretty much always in the mood for Asian food, so I was really looking forward to it.

Bamee am Flughafen München Gesamtes Lokal

The Bamee at Munich Airport (Terminal 1)

Arriving at the airport in Munich

As mentioned, Bamee, specializing in Thai cuisine, has two locations at Munich Airport, both before security. We've probably all walked past them at some point, especially if we've departed from Terminal 1's Departure Area C or arrived from the adjacent Arrivals Area. But I went in to take a closer look. The interior is relatively small, always busy, and easily recognizable by the bright green "Bamee" emblem, which, along with the slogan "Take Asia Away," is prominently displayed above the order boards displaying the various dishes. There are no menus; instead, you select and order from the two order boards, which offer nearly 15 different Thai dishes. In addition, a small deli counter offers various sushi boxes with maki, ura maki, nigiri, and other options, available in sizes S, M, and L, as well as a vegetarian option (starting at €11.50). Upon arrival, I was surprised by the number of tables (around 50 inside) and the option – admittedly quite rare in airport restaurants – to sit outside in the sun. At Bamee in Terminal 1, you can sit and eat in a separate outdoor area for about 25 people. In fact, most of the tables aren't located inside the rather warm little restaurant, but outside in a well-ventilated and adjacent, yet quiet, area.

People vote on these boards and then place their orders there.

So before you look for a seat, order first. The advantage is obvious and works perfectly: speed. Even if you're short on time, you won't have to wait long here. At most, you'll wait a few minutes in line to order; otherwise, your order is taken, cooked, and served in a flash. "Served" here means the pager you receive when ordering will vibrate. You simply take this small device (about 5 x 5 cm) to your chosen seat – a table for two, four, or high tables – and a few minutes later you can pick up your food. Of course, it's different with drinks – a small selection of wines, juices, water, and soft drinks, as well as pre-packed, fresh sushi boxes – which you can take directly to your seat.

Food offerings at Bamee at Munich Airport

The menu features sushi and a variety of freshly prepared Thai dishes in different spice levels – indicated on the respective board with one, two, or three chili peppers, priced from €8.90 to €15.90. There are also two daily specials for €12.90 each, adding a bit of variety and a fresh twist to the regular menu. Main courses are served from 10:30 am until 10:00 pm, depending on flight schedules. Before 10:30 am, a classic breakfast is available – small but delicious – for €4.90, including a croissant, coffee, and orange juice. The sushi is, of course, made fresh daily and prepared for each guest. Bamee is even the only airport restaurant in Germany that employs a sushi master. Pretty cool, right?

Sushi box size S from Bamee

Otherwise, the menu features a wide variety of creations. From "Geang Park Tofu" (stirred tofu with bell peppers, snow peas, Chinese cabbage, zucchini, etc., stir-fried in a wok with curry sauce and jasmine rice), "Torikara Ramen" (egg noodle soup with baked chicken leg, bamboo shoots, spring onions, and beans), to "Ma Mee Pad Gung" (shrimp on fried egg noodles with Chinese cabbage, bean sprouts, bok choy, and snow peas), to "Pad Kra Pao Gung" (spicy stir-fried shrimp with green beans, baby corn, onions, and jasmine rice) or "Kao Pad Gung" (shrimp with fried rice, cherry tomatoes, snow peas, baby corn, spring onions, and egg), there's plenty to choose from. You won't get bored anytime soon. You can get an overview here on the entire menu of Bamee create.

My companion and I were hungry, so we opted for a Sushi Box S (€11.50) with maki and ura maki as a starter, and each ordered a main course. We were told that the dishes with Bamee duck were a real hit, or rather, particularly popular. We took the Thai food expert's word for it – we ordered one "Geang Pet Ped Yang" (€14.90), which is crispy roasted duck in red curry sauce with pineapple, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, Thai beans, and fragrant rice, and one "Ma Mee Pad Gung" (also €14.90), which is prawns on fried egg noodles with Chinese cabbage, bean sprouts, bok choy, and snow peas. A few minutes later, the pager vibrated, I grabbed the tray, and off we went…

Bamee am Flughafen München Ente mit Reis

Main course No. 8 with duck

Food review

First, let's talk about the sushi. The sushi was nice and fresh and – very important to me – not too cold. As I've mentioned several times before: sushi that's too cold and therefore hard is just as bad as sushi that's too warm and falls apart. The Bamee sushi had exactly the right temperature, consistency, and fresh taste. The Ura Maki were a bit unevenly rolled, and also packed quite tightly in the box, making them almost impossible to handle with chopsticks. Aside from this minor "first-world problem," there was nothing to complain about with the appetizer. Incidentally, there's a separate little dish for the soy sauce, as well as – at least in our case – a white saucer. But having to transfer the sushi rolls separately from the box to the plate and then from the plate to my mouth seemed like too much of a hassle.

I'd barely finished the first few rolls when I was already picking up my main courses. Even at the counter, I thought, "Oh, wow!" because the presentation and portioning of the dishes were quite appealing. We were both satisfied, and unlike at many other Asian restaurants, I had a consistent feeling of high quality – from picking up the food to its presentation, while eating, and throughout our entire visit. (My companion put it a bit more bluntly: "It's nice and clean and hygienic here. Not like you unfortunately find at other Asian restaurants and self-service places." And I can only agree – unfortunately, with both of those points. At Bamee, you feel comfortable and immediately forget, as soon as you pick up your food, that you're not in a full-service restaurant.).

Bamee am Flughafen Muenchen Scampi mit Eiernudeln

Dish No. 3: Shrimp with vegetables and egg noodles

The duck was beautifully crispy and lived up to the promise of its two chili peppers on the order board. 😉 So, if you like it spicy to quite hot, you should stick to dish number 8 with the duck. The portion, as mentioned, was quite filling, and at €14.90, considering the amount of duck slices on top, it was reasonably priced. My shrimp and egg noodle dish was just as good, and I was glad I'd chosen it. I didn't have to rummage around in the noodles for ages, nor did I have to admit disappointment after finding just one shrimp. Egg noodle dishes are usually a rather "simple" option, but I was satisfied, especially because the accompanying vegetables were fresh, plentiful, and not swimming in sauce. Both dishes are recommendable and satisfying in their own way.

Facts and information – Bamee – Thai cuisine in a self-service system

Bamee is open from 7:00 AM for breakfast, and hot meals are served from 10:30 AM. Hot dishes can be ordered until 10:00 PM. Card payments are accepted, and orders are placed directly at the counter after selecting your dish from the large menu boards. Hot main courses start at €8.90, and two daily changing main courses are available from €12.90. Sushi boxes are available in three sizes for dine-in or takeaway starting at €11.50. Bamee offers seating both indoors and outdoors in the sun. I personally will eat at Bamee at Munich Airport again and was pleasantly surprised by the quality. Admittedly, it was my first visit to Bamee, and for some reason, I had associated it with very basic Asian cuisine. Therefore, I was all the more delighted by the taste, freshness, portion sizes, friendly service, and quick turnaround. It's even enjoyable to load your own tray onto the trolley.

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Place visited: Bamee at Munich Airport
Address (Bamee 1): Terminal 1, Module C, Level 04, before security checkpoint
(Bamee 2: Terminal 2 Gate H Level 5, after security check)
Details: Thai cuisine served self-service using fresh ingredients, as well as sushi
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