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Recently, my companion and I visited the Thai restaurant "My Thai Kitchen" right by Münchner Freiheit on Feilitzstraße. The restaurant is relatively narrow and extends far back, so when quickly passing by from the outside, you might assume it's a small Thai takeaway – at least that's how it seemed to me. I had made a note of this restaurant to try, and so we recently went in spontaneously – without a reservation – to what turned out to be a very chic restaurant with about 17-20 tables, each adorned with a unique little flower, a stylish little corner bar at the entrance, and many other subtly coordinated details. We were immediately greeted by a friendly Thai woman who let us choose our own seats and served us very kindly and attentively throughout the evening.
As mentioned earlier, the well-coordinated interior design concept is a major plus for the overall comfort level at "My Thai Kitchen": dark brown walls with round, golden lamps, a picture of a young Thai man in shades of brown, unusual lamps in the bar area, unique and simple plants along the window facing the street and also scattered throughout the dining area, dark flooring, very subtle lighting, pleasant music, and a low noise level – probably mainly because the restaurant was only about half full when we had dinner there. It did get busier later in the evening, but this didn't detract from the cozy atmosphere.
We took a seat at one of the six small tables near the window in the entrance area. Menus were brought to us, and we ordered still water and Diet Coke. We chose an appetizer and two main courses: Pöpia – Thai spring rolls with a vegetable filling and sweet and sour sauce for €5.90; Pad Thai Tofu for €14, with fried tofu, rice noodles, eggs, fresh vegetables, and peanuts; and my companion chose Pad Thai Gai – the same with chicken, also for €14. The appetizer was served very quickly after we ordered and was attractively and lovingly presented, with an orchid blossom on a long platter. On the downside, while both main courses arrived relatively simultaneously, they were served far too soon after the appetizer. Although we ate them fairly quickly anyway, as we were hungry, half of the otherwise delicious and crispy spring rolls were still uneaten when our plates of Pad Thai were put down. We then placed them on our plates with the main course, as otherwise not everything would have fit on the table for two.
The Pad Thai was excellent. A generous portion (my companion thought it was smaller than usual in other Thai restaurants 😉), served on a stylish plate with a banana leaf as a base, an orchid blossom as a garnish on the rim, and overall very attractively presented. We specifically ordered my Pad Thai "not spicy" as I personally don't like it that hot, but I'm sure the opposite or the regular spice level would have been possible. My request was honored, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. My companion's Pad Thai was also delicious. It's worth noting that the same dish, with the extra chicken, cost the same. The chicken Pad Thai also contained tofu. We later realized that the chicken Pad Thai wasn't even listed on the menu, but it was prepared and served without any mention of it – thumbs up!.
We felt very comfortable throughout the entire evening. The staff was neither intrusive nor too frequent at our table, yet always attentive. We ended up paying €42, including tip, for two exceptionally delicious main courses, a good appetizer, and two non-alcoholic drinks – quite reasonable for Munich, right in the heart of Schwabing at Münchner Freiheit, as the service, ambiance, and cozy atmosphere were all beyond reproach. Those who don't like Pad Thai can also choose from a variety of other dishes. For example, a wide variety of soups between 5 and 15.90 euros (e.g., Tom Kha Gai – light coconut soup with chicken, lemongrass and leaves, or Tom Yam Talee – coconut curry soup for 2 people with lobster, cod, octopus, prawns, mussels, coriander, lemongrass, red onions, mushrooms, dried chili – spicy), Thai salads between 6.20 and 8.90 euros (e.g., Pomelo salad served in a peeled orange with pomelo filling, mint, cashew nuts, lemongrass, garnished with lobster or Som Tam Thai – fresh green papaya strips with crab, tomatoes, green beans and chopped peanuts, served with a slightly spicy lemon sauce), various appetizers, or a wide variety of beef, chicken, lamb, pork, or duck dishes. A surprise menu with various appetizers and three different main courses is also offered for €27 per person. You can find the complete menu here. here.
I can definitely recommend a visit to the restaurant "My Thai Kitchen". It's certainly not super cheap and more suited to a quiet evening in a peaceful atmosphere, but definitely worth a visit. Card payments are accepted. The restaurant is open Monday to Friday from 12 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 4 pm. It's easily accessible by public transport via subway lines 3 or 6 – Münchner Freiheit station. Enjoy your meal!.
I'll be back: Definitely, if I want to eat very delicious Thai food and am willing to pay slightly higher prices for it.
Place visited: My Thai Kitchen
Address: Feilitzschstraße 6, 80802 Munich
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