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Last night we ate Vietnamese food at Banyan on Goethe Street. It tasted excellent and there was practically nothing to complain about.
The restaurant is easily accessible by public transport (Goethestraße stop), but arriving by car is also no problem – we found a parking space right in front. The restaurant is very inviting both inside and out, with a lovely entrance area. The seating area has pleasantly subdued lighting, creating a wonderful atmosphere. The beautiful decor, huge pictures, and red walls contribute to the cozy ambiance.
Immediately upon entering, we were greeted by a friendly waiter and shown to an available table. We had made a reservation relatively spontaneously, and we were told on the phone that we could have the table for "only" 1 hour and 45 minutes, which is definitely enough time to enjoy a leisurely meal including an appetizer, main course, dessert, and waiting time. (However, there was no dessert this time, and we were happily and fully satisfied and back outside after just over an hour.)
We ordered two different appetizers (crispy rice prawns and Banh it Tran – sticky rice balls with prawns in batter) and two main courses (Vietnamese noodles with king prawns and grilled king prawns with pineapple-ginger rice). The appetizers arrived very promptly and tasted excellent. Very fresh and exceptionally flavorful. The prawn skewers were fresh and had a good bite thanks to the breading.
The main courses were served approximately 5-10 minutes after the appetizer. Both dishes were excellent. The king prawns with the accompanying sauce and pineapple rice were a pure delight, and the pasta with the (numerous) prawns and fresh vegetables was also superb.
The main courses, totaling €47, and the appetizers, at €19, weren't exactly cheap and, despite their excellent taste, could have been a bit more affordable. The drinks, at €4.50 for a white wine spritzer and €3.50 for an apple spritzer, weren't exactly inexpensive either. All in all, the staff was very friendly, the food very good, and yet it was a relatively expensive dinner – almost €74 without dessert. Banyan is therefore not recommended for a quick dinner. You should allow yourself plenty of time and definitely make a reservation.
Card payment is accepted. One slightly negative point I noticed was the lack of a complimentary drink or typical Vietnamese liquor when paying, which I've come to expect in a place with this kind of ambiance, and consider "normal." However, I can't really offer any criticism of Banyan.
Place visited: banyan
Address: Goethestraße 68, 80336 Munich
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