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The new „urban living“ style of ALEX at Rotkreuzplatz
International gourmet cuisine in the newly designed ALEX at Rotkreuzplatz | The restaurant located at Neuhauser Rotkreuzplatz „ALEX“ reopened its doors at the end of November 2023 after a six-week renovation. Now sporting a new „urban living“ look, it presents itself – after ten years in a Mediterranean ambiance – as a completely new experience. Together with my companion, I was there for you right after the reopening, took a look around, spoke with the manager, Ferhat Pir, and of course, sampled some of the menu highlights.
Get to know ALEX at Rotkreuzplatz
Anyone who frequented Neuhausen ten years ago will remember ALEX, the restaurant that opened in 2013. It has since become a culinary hotspot in Neuhausen, welcoming young and old, big and small, breakfast and brunch enthusiasts, as well as after-work and business guests – simply anyone who enjoys good, down-to-earth food. With its new focus on "Urban Living" and a completely revamped concept, ALEX is relaunching. The branch located at Rotkreuzplatz is one of nearly 40 ALEX locations spread across Germany. (Locations can be found on the website and in the information box below). The ALEX at Rotkreuzplatz is already the fifth establishment to be designed in the new urban style. (Mainz, Ludwigshafen, Regensburg and Braunschweig can already be recognized by the same, newly designed look).
Different seating areas offer the right ambiance for every occasion at ALEX
Immediately upon entering the restaurant, the diverse mix of styles and the cozy, homey atmosphere are striking – earthy, warm shades of green, turquoise, cognac, and mustard meet large-scale photo wallpapers with exotic botanical prints, harmonious furnishings, and expressive artwork on the walls. Combined with unique decor, plush sofa cushions, and inviting lighting, ALEX is the perfect place to feel at home. The urban flair, relaxed atmosphere, and overall laid-back vibe make you feel instantly welcome and at ease, just like in your own living room. In short, ALEX is the perfect place if you're looking for a cozy café, an inviting bar, a bistro for a quick bite, or your new favorite restaurant with a living-room feel. With approximately 160 seats inside and another 180 on the terrace, which will be furnished again after renovations in March 2024, there's sure to be something for everyone. For chatting and enjoying yourselves, you can take a seat in comfortable lounge chairs, on high bistro chairs, or in separate seating alcoves – nothing stands in the way of a relaxed and enjoyable stay.
Look forward to exceptionally creative appetizers made from fresh, high-quality ingredients.
The menu and cuisine of Alex Rotkreuzplatz
The menu at ALEX am Rotkreuzplatz is just as diverse as the interior and the various seating areas. There's a suitable dish for every taste, age group, and occasion. Meat lovers will find just as much to enjoy as vegetarians.
In addition to a breakfast and Sunday brunch buffet, you can expect ten different appetizers, various salads with optional toppings, four different bowls with falafel, chicken, gyoza, or salmon, as well as delicious tarte flambée and pizza rolls in various styles. A handful of pasta dishes and curries, juicy premium burgers, and classics like schnitzel, currywurst, chicken teriyaki, and a Caesar wrap are also on the menu.
Meat and steak lovers will be delighted by the "Steak & Beef" category on the menu. A variety of rump and rib-eye steaks are available, with side dishes chosen separately. From deluxe fries and sweet potato fries to herb ciabatta, there's plenty of variety. ALEX also caters to its younger guests with four different children's dishes and a special children's menu featuring coloring and craft templates.
With such an extensive dessert menu, you'll almost certainly be tempted to finish your meal with something sweet. The choice is overwhelming – with options like "Baked Apple & Nut Bowl" or "Salted Caramel Bowl", "Churros with Ice Cream", various fresh waffles, warm brownies, fresh cakes, shakes, and much more, deciding won't be easy.
From Monday to Saturday, a generous breakfast buffet is available at ALEX from 9 am.
Breakfast and brunch buffet at Alex
What do you think? – In Munich, people especially love eating breakfast out, right? – So, here's another tip: stop by ALEX at Rotkreuzplatz soon. From Monday to Saturday (from 9 am), they offer an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet (for €14.60 per person, including a glass of orange nectar), stocked with everything your heart desires. They have everything you need to create your perfect breakfast – including plenty of vegetarian options.
Every Sunday and on public holidays, ALEX starts the day with a lavish brunch buffet (also from 9 am). In addition to the breakfast buffet offered during the week, a wide variety of hot dishes are available. The brunch buffet is also suitable for vegetarians and, at €20.10 per person (including a glass of fresh orange nectar), is very reasonably priced. (Tip for connoisseurs: for €2.90, you can add a glass of sparkling wine to both the breakfast and brunch buffets at ALEX.) Traveling with children? – On Sundays, children under six eat brunch for free; children up to ten years old pay only €6.40. The same applies to weekday breakfast – children aged six to ten pay only €5.40.
Those who prefer a "smaller" breakfast during the week can also do so at ALEX on Rotkreuzplatz and simply choose the à la carte French breakfast with an oven-fresh croissant, baked fresh on site from dough, including butter, jam and a small hot drink (for 6.50 euros).
My favorite of the evening: the "Chicken Hummus Burger". In the glass, the "Pink Paloma".„
Personal visit and conclusion
Okay, time to eat! My companion and I spent a lovely evening there. My tip: be sure to reserve online via the ALEX website a table to ensure you get a seat – this also applies to the breakfast and brunch buffet.
Besides a cozy seating area – surrounded by greenery and stylish decorative elements – we opted for some delicious food and drink pairings recommended by the friendly team on site, who praised them as a particularly harmonious combination. To start, we had the two appetizers we chose („CHICKEN KARAAGE“– crispy baked, super tender chicken pieces in Japanese style with crispy breaded cauliflower florets, herb quark and apple-chili chutney as well as „PULLED SALMON ON RÖSTI“ – tender, pulled salmon on two golden-yellow potato and pumpkin rösti with lime and coriander cream, lamb's lettuce, tomatoes, honey mustard dip and roasted pumpkin seeds) two refreshing and harmoniously flavored drinks („FRESCO & TONIC“– Aperitivo Fresco, lime, thyme and Thomas Henry Tonic Water as well as the „BONANTO SPRITZ“– Bonanto, ALEX sparkling wine, mineral water, sweet & sour mix, lemon, amarena cherry).
After a short break – good food needs time to work its magic 🙂 – we chose two different main courses. For me, there was the „CHICKEN HUMMUS BURGER“With tenderly marinated chicken breast fillet, beetroot hummus and fresh leaf salad, sesame seeds, pomegranate seeds, apple-chili chutney and roasted sesame sauce, served in a burger bun. My companion chose the „PENNE SALSICCIA WITH FENNEL“"With coarse Italian sausage, arugula, fresh fennel, and a colorful mix of bell peppers in a white wine cream sauce. The burger came with a glass of..." „PINK PALOMA“ with Cazadores Tequila Blanco, lime juice, Thomas Henry Pink Grapefruit, sea salt and grapefruit, and served with the penne the „BELSAZAR ROSÉ & TONIC“with Belsazar Rosé, grapefruit, rosemary and Thomas Henry Tonic Water.
We swapped plates for both the starters and main courses and tried everything – depending on your companion, I recommend doing the same, so you can sample a lot on your first visit. My favorites of the evening were the salmon rösti we ordered at the beginning, as well as the juicy and legendary chicken hummus burger. After another short break, we moved on to dessert. Since I'm not the biggest dessert eater, my companion chose, and we decided to "share is caring" and ordered the incredibly delicious "BAKED APPLE & NUT BOWL" to share. A beautifully presented bowl arrived with two scoops of apple sorbet, baked apple compote, hazelnut brittle crumble, Lotus Crunch, caramel sauce, whipped cream, and tarte flambée chips. (Desserts aren't so bad after all... ;-)). So be sure to leave room for a little something sweet to finish!
Be sure to leave room in your stomach for one of the winter desserts!
Our conclusion: After our evening, we unanimously decided to return – whether for a leisurely breakfast, a relaxed Sunday brunch, or simply to enjoy a few hours in a pleasant atmosphere after a long day. The location is perfect for unwinding, sitting comfortably together, and simply having a good time. And the food is excellent, too. A definite thumbs up! I highly recommend a visit to ALEX at Rotkreuzplatz. The service is friendly, the food is very good, and the prices are very reasonable.
Interesting facts about the surrounding area
The standard menu at ALEX (every location) The menu changes annually. In addition, there's a seasonally changing dessert menu, currently featuring winter highlights. Every Friday and Saturday from 9 pm to 1 am is "Happy Hour" at ALEX, with all cocktails just €6.70 and non-alcoholic cocktails only €5.60. By the way: The "Urban Living" concept will be implemented in all 38 ALEX locations across Germany in the medium term. So, in the future, you'll know you're in one of the popular ALEX restaurants as soon as you step inside. (Munich residents can therefore soon look forward to changes at ALEX Pasing.) The U1 subway line, tram line 12, and buses 144, 53, 62, and 63 will take you to Rotkreuzplatz.
+++ This article was created in cooperation with the ALEX Group. Thank you! +++
ALEX – Rotkreuzplatz
Rotkreuzplatz 8, 80634 Munich
Details: Breakfast and Sunday brunch, international cuisine, lounge and bar in an "urban living" style
Website – ALEX
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Locations: 38 ALEX restaurants, 4 brasseries, 1 Miller & Carter steakhouse in 34 German cities: Aachen, Berlin
(2), Bielefeld (Brasserie), Braunschweig, Bremen (2), Chemnitz, Dortmund, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt
(3 ALEX, 1 Brasserie, 1 Miller & Carter), Fürth, Gütersloh, Hamburg (2), Karlsruhe, Kassel, Koblenz, Leipzig,
Ludwigshafen, Magdeburg, Mainz, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Munich (2), Münster (Brasserie), Nuremberg,
Oberhausen, Osnabrück, Paderborn, Potsdam, Regensburg, Rostock, Saarbrücken (1 ALEX, 1 Brasserie),
Solingen, Wiesbaden and Zwickau. (Soon also in Dresden at the Frauenkirche and in the Dreiländergalerie in Weil am Rhein)
Image credits for room/interior photos: ©ALEX
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- The new „urban„ style of ALEX at Rotkreuzplatz
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- Different seating areas offer the perfect ambiance for every occasion.
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- Look forward to exceptional and delicious appetizers made from fresh, high-quality ingredients.
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- Be sure to leave room in your stomach for one of the delicious winter desserts!
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