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Last night, my companion and I went to Faun on Hans-Sachs-Straße. It's easily accessible via Sendlinger Tor or Fraunstraße – U2 subway line. I found out about the restaurant, or rather the pub, online.
Upon entering, Faun feels like a Bavarian inn. The long, yellow-walled establishment houses approximately 16 light wood tables with dark wood chairs, as well as a slightly higher table with bar stools near the entrance. At the back, there's a long wooden bar with illuminated glass shelves stocked with various spirits. Five large, almost floor-to-ceiling arched windows create a bright and welcoming atmosphere. Two large mirrors—some displaying fruit juice offers—small wall lamps providing a soft and cozy glow, stucco work on the intricately painted ceilings, cushions on the windowsills, and a dark wood floor all contribute to a rather comfortable ambiance. I called ahead to ask if there was a table available in an hour. The gentleman was friendly and explained that they weren't taking reservations due to Carnival—but we were welcome to try our luck. Originally, I didn't want to show up without a reservation, but in the end, we decided to give it a try and got the last free table – the one with bar stools mentioned above. The restaurant was packed the entire time we were there, some people at the bar were dressed up in rather silly costumes 🙂, and empty tables were filled again within minutes. Towards the end, two people even joined us at the higher table.
Right from the start, I noticed how loud the place was, and it was quite difficult to hear what the person opposite me was saying. On top of that, the music selection was pretty awful all evening, with a distinctly carnival feel – perhaps that wouldn't be so bad at a "normal" time. After asking the gentleman, we sat at the empty table, which also had a candle on it, but unlike the other tables, it wasn't lit for us. Another waiter brought us the menus and immediately asked what we wanted to drink. On the plus side, the menu has a QR code, so it can be viewed in various languages on a mobile device. I was initially given an English menu, but was able to get a German one right away since I was sitting next to the stack of menus.
We opted for a goat cheese salad and the club sandwich. To drink, we ordered a Spezi (a German soft drink) and a Diet Coke. Unfortunately, it wasn't Diet Coke, but Pepsi Light, even though Diet Coke was listed on the menu. The glass was way too big – I barely managed half. The goat cheese salad was very simply dressed and nothing special. It certainly wasn't bad, but definitely not a culinary highlight either. The goat cheese was a large disc, the honey flavor was very weak, and while there wasn't anything particularly wrong with it, it was all a bit too basic. However, the price was perfectly reasonable at €9.80 for the size. The club sandwich at €10.90 was also okay. Nothing groundbreaking, but the portion size was adequate. The chicken wasn't tough, but it was quite firm, and the fries with bottled ketchup were standard fare and perfectly acceptable. So you could order both if you don't have the highest expectations for the food but still want to enjoy good food. There's also an extensive breakfast menu. You can find it here. here For a first impression. A lunch menu is also available. There is a different lunch special offered daily for €5.80 and a soup for €3.20. This too Map You can view it online if you want to have lunch there.
Otherwise, the menu offers a good mix: salads, soups, light meals, burgers, sandwiches, various main courses, and desserts. For example, stir-fried vegetables in red Thai curry with bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, and basmati rice for €11.90; Augustiner beer goulash served in a pan with bread dumplings and salad for €12.50; or veal Wiener Schnitzel with cranberries, fried potatoes, and a small salad for €15.90. The two gentlemen who joined us at our table ordered the Wiener Schnitzel. It looked a bit dry, but it was a good portion – these are, of course, just assumptions. Pasta dishes range from €8.70 (for ham and egg pasta with a herbed egg and a small salad) to €11.80 for black spaghetti with fried prawns and arugula in a tomato and white wine sauce – still reasonably priced in my opinion. For those wanting something sweet to finish, there's a choice between caramelized Kaiserschmarrn with applesauce or fruit salad for €7.50, apple fritters with cinnamon sugar and vanilla ice cream for €5.20, apple strudel with vanilla sauce for €5.20, or homemade chocolate tart with fresh fruit and cream for €4.90. Overall, the prices are very reasonable. We didn't try any of the desserts, so unfortunately I can't comment on them.
The ambiance is that of a Bavarian inn with a very mixed clientele. The food is average to good, the prices are reasonable for the location and quality, and all in all, nothing fancy, but nothing to complain about either. We paid a total of €30 including tip for two main courses and two drinks, which is fair for Munich's city center. We paid in cash, but card payments are accepted. Perhaps you should give it a try if you're in the mood for something simple and down-to-earth. It's open Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM, and on weekends and holidays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM. The kitchen is open daily from 11:30 AM to midnight. Breakfast is served daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM – so it's also suitable for late risers. Enjoy!.
I'll be back: It's definitely suitable for simple meals – but you won't experience a culinary delight there.
Place visited: faun
Address: Frauenstraße 11, 80469 Munich
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