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Ganesha on Rosenheimerstrasse was our go-to Indian restaurant for a long time. Whenever we fancied Indian food, we went to Ganesha on Rosenheimerstrasse. The staff is very friendly; we were always greeted with a handshake and shown to our table, but we could also choose where we wanted to sit if we wished.
The restaurant has a typical Indian look – just as you'd expect an Indian restaurant to look in Munich: yellow walls, elephants and Buddhas on the windowsills, Bollywood films and images of deities on the walls, and brightly colored fabrics and paint everywhere. It can get a bit dark in the evenings, but it's always cozy and welcoming. You can find more information here. Pictures.
The food at Ganesha tastes very good and authentic. Unfortunately, it was often too spicy (which is why we don't immediately think of Ganesha anymore when we want to eat Indian food), even though I specifically asked for no spice in my dish. Even after I pointed this out and asked them to absolutely not add any hot spices to my meal, the Palak Paneer (for example) was still spicy.
On most visits, however, the dishes were impeccable and always tasted good. The Palak Paneer is very authentic and always fresh. Before the main courses, the typical Indian sauces (green, yellow, red) are served with Madras Papadum (the crumbly Indian bread, somewhat similar to chips). Unfortunately, the Indian waitress at Ganesha could only say "yellow sauce spicy" in German and didn't understand any of our questions regarding the main courses, but she was helpful and got us a waiter who understood us.
The menu offers everything you could hope for in a good Indian restaurant. I usually order Palak Paneer, Malai Kofta, Dhal Makhani, or Dhal Maharani. Sometimes I also order Mutter Paneer, vegetarian Thali, or Byrani – a rice and vegetable mixture, optionally with meat, scampi, etc. (All of these dishes are vegetarian). The desserts (e.g., Firni or Gulab Jamun) at Ganesha are highly recommended. Very sweet and delicious.
Like most Indian restaurants in Munich, Ganesha isn't exactly cheap. For around €40-50, two people can easily have a satisfying meal including drinks, and they'll even bring a complimentary chai tea to your table after you pay. Card payments are accepted at Ganesha.
Getting there by car is generally no problem – parking is a bit tricky. There's no public transport connection directly at the restaurant – the nearest option is Rosenheimer Platz with the S-Bahn (suburban train). Just give it a try. Basically, there's nothing wrong with visiting.
Place visited: Ganesha
Address: Rosenheimerstraße 113a, 81667 Munich
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