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Start the new year off right with a delicious meal from Mastercard: 5-course menu at KOI | New year, new culinary experiences! In 2026, I'll once again be introducing you to special restaurants and fantastic menus as part of my monthly Mastercard culinary journey. Every month, together with Mastercard, you have the opportunity to discover select restaurants in Munich with an exclusive menu – bookable exclusively for Mastercard cardholders via the experience platform. priceless.com.
After classics, traditional establishments and modern concepts, in January 2026 it will be international, elegant and exceptionally refined: It's off to the popular KOI Restaurant Munich – a place that combines Japanese cuisine at the highest level with urban luxury, right in Munich's old town.
Together with my companion, I tested the menu in advance for you and can tell you: The new year starts off in a particularly delicious way! (Here is the link leads to the publications and menus of previous years.)
A truly special experience: 5 courses at the KOI Restaurant Munich
KOI Restaurant Munich – Japanese aesthetics meets big city flair
The centrally located KOI Restaurant has been one of Munich's most exciting culinary destinations for years, especially when it comes to modern Japanese cuisine. Situated directly on Wittelsbacher Platz, KOI combines stylish restraint with cosmopolitan flair, creating an atmosphere that is simultaneously elegant, vibrant, and relaxed. The clientele is chic and perfectly complements the sophisticated ambiance of the venue. From the moment you step inside, you'll sense that every detail has been carefully chosen – from the architecture and lighting design to the presentation of the dishes.
Culinary-wise, KOI represents a high-quality interpretation of Japanese cuisine, where traditional elements meet modern influences. Freshness, quality, and precision play a central role here – be it in the fish, the meat, or the finely tuned side dishes and sauces. The balance between pure flavor and creative refinement is particularly impressive. KOI manages to make sophisticated cuisine accessible without sacrificing depth or character. I personally also appreciate being able to glimpse the open kitchen and counter stocked with fresh fish.
KOI is a place where you'll want to linger, enjoy yourself, and be pampered. That's why you absolutely shouldn't miss the exclusive opportunity to enjoy the Mastercard menu in January 2026.
Each course surpasses the previous one. Here: Wagyu dango with tonkatsu mayo.
Exclusive Mastercard menu in January 2026
As usual, the exclusive menu can only be booked by Mastercard cardholders via priceless.com. It is available from January 1st to 31st, 2026, and is a true highlight for a successful start to the new year. As part of this campaign, KOI has created a very special and absolutely high-quality menu for you. This menu will take you on a culinary journey through modern Japanese cuisine – refined, balanced, and full of flavor.
It starts with a Salmon miso soup With crisp, colorful vegetables, intense aroma, and delicious fish – a pleasantly warming and aromatic start. What follows Wagyu Dango With tonkatsu mayo, salad greens, and black truffle – intense, elegant, and wonderfully balanced. The refined texture and skillful interplay of flavors make this course a truly special experience and one of my personal favorites. Wagyu beef is among the absolute elite in terms of meat quality; presented in this way, it's a truly exceptional experience. Afterwards, enjoy top-notch sushi. Look forward to a Nigiri & Maki Moriawase, which impressively demonstrates the high quality and freshness of the products. In other words: anyone who likes sushi will love the Mastercard menu for January at KOI.
If you like sushi, you'll love the Mastercard menu in January.
For the main course you can expect Beef fillet teriyaki With Jerusalem artichoke chips and wafu, served with Japanese sweet potato and tofu-shiso sour cream – bold, harmonious, and perfectly balanced – my companion's favorite. The sweet finale of the meal is a Green tea chocolate fondant with a soft center and slightly spicy ginger ice cream – an absolutely great combination and the perfect ending at KOI.
The menu is optionally accompanied by an exclusive beverage pairing: a Perrier-Jouët Brut Champagne as an aperitif, Koshi no Kanbai Junmai Ginjo Sake, a 2022 Oltresogno Cabernet Sauvignon IGT, and a Kiyoko Yuzu Sake perfectly complement the experience. You can choose whether to select your drinks course by course or enjoy the beverage pairing directly. Since the aromas are enhanced by the sake and other beverages, I recommend enjoying the Mastercard menu with drinks. The price is €149 per person including the beverage pairing.
Five courses, great drinks and a top ambience await you at KOI.
Conclusion and booking
Our evening at KOI Restaurant was simply excellent. Every course was beautifully presented, perfectly seasoned, and incredibly delicious. You'll immediately notice the care and dedication that goes into everything they do. Besides the cuisine, I was particularly impressed by the attentive service, the stylish ambiance, and the central location of KOI Restaurant.
So if you're looking for high-quality Japanese cuisine, an exclusive experience, and a special evening in Munich, then the Mastercard menu at KOI in January 2026 is the perfect opportunity. An experience that will absolutely impress, both culinarily and atmospherically.
As every month, you can easily reserve your spot via priceless.com Secure your spot. After a short registration, you can book your table at KOI directly via the reservation tool using the keyword "Mastercard Menu". As usual, you can find a Reel of my visit on my Instagram account (biancas_blog).
Step by step – it’s that easy:
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- Don't have a Mastercard yet? – Apply for a Mastercard
- On priceless.com register and log in
- The five-course menu at „KOI“ choose
- Desired date of January 1st to 31st, 2026 select and go directly to the Keyword „Mastercard Menu“ reserve
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January 2026:
Five courses for 149 euros + drinks pairing per person
in the KOI (Wittelsbacherpl. 1, 80333 Munich)
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- A truly special experience: 5 courses at the KOI Restaurant Munich
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- Each course surpasses the previous one. Here:
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- If you like sushi, you'll love the Mastercard menu in January.
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- Five courses, great drinks and a top ambience await you at KOI.
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