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„"Delicious Hand" – that's what Lezizel means, reflecting the philosophy and business concept that Ugur Örgün and his brother Oguz Örgün have embraced with their small Turkish bistro, "Lezizel," which opened on February 1, 2014. The bistro's name itself suggests that the delicious Turkish pastries are handmade and taste "just like Mom's," as the mantis are neither dried nor flash-frozen. Made from the finest regional ingredients, these small, usually filled, pastries are simply divine, as I discovered during my recent visit. I could have happily eaten more and more, but after the delicious baklava with Turkish tea for dessert, I finally had enough – happy and completely full. A clear advantage for you and your time management: The dumplings are ready to serve approximately five to seven minutes after you order, as the mantis are pre-cooked and pasteurized before packaging – which means they can be kept in the refrigerator for over two weeks.
So, if you think you're already familiar with all of Munich's culinary delights, but haven't yet visited Lezizel with Ugur, Oguz, and the friendly waitress who cooks and plates the mantis to perfection, then I'm afraid I have to tell you: Think again! 😉 You absolutely must come here and taste and enjoy the delicious mantis – made right here in the bistro, as mentioned. It's worth noting that the restaurant is quite small and, apart from the round table with comfortable leather stools and the bar by the window, doesn't currently offer any seating. However, this will change later this year, and there will soon be seating inside – for now, you can take a seat at one of the tables set up outside and enjoy your meal. If you're in a hurry, you can also order the mantis in a convenient takeaway box. For those of you who love to cook, the delicious dumplings are also available to buy and cook at home (packaged Mantis for 2 portions (330g) for €4.50).
The bistro was entirely planned, renovated, and lovingly executed by the two brothers themselves. Inside, you can sit comfortably at the aforementioned table – with a view of the small cooking area behind the counter and the refrigerator stocked with fresh desserts. But back to the mantis: These Turkish dumplings are enjoying steadily growing popularity here in Munich, and more and more people are coming to Sendling to eat in or pick up a portion. Since I've now been there myself and enjoyed my vegetarian mantis (made from a wheat, spinach, and broccoli dough without filling) with yogurt sauce and truffle topping, I completely understand why. 🙂 You can customize your mantis to your liking. The basic vegetarian or vegan version (made with rapeseed oil instead of butter) costs €5, or €7.50 for the larger portion. (Unless you are absolutely starving, the normal portion is perfectly sufficient to fill you up!)
The most common type is the manti with 100% beef filling for €6, or for those with a bigger appetite, a larger portion for €9 – which, according to Ugur Örgün, are also among the tastiest and most popular. I myself ate the regular portion of vegetarian manti and was completely full afterward. In my opinion, Lezizel offers exceptionally generous portions at fair prices. You can choose your own yogurt sauce, and the tomato sauce is also available with or without herbs. As a side dish – if desired – I recommend the delicious, homemade bulgur salad for €1.50 – so tasty and so fresh! My manti dumplings were made perfect by the truffle cream topping I chose (for an additional €2). If truffles aren't your thing, you can also choose beef pastirma (for €1), feta cheese (for €1), or walnut (for €1) as a topping.
The portions are very generous and the prices are exceptionally fair. Drinks cost between €1.50 and €3.50. Definitely try the homemade lemonade, even if you're not a fan of sweet drinks. With this lemonade, you can simply taste the fresh, delicious fruit. The homemade desserts, which you can enjoy for €3 each, also look absolutely mouthwatering. Just take a look at the pictures and you'll surely be tempted. From "Asure" (Noah's Pudding) to "Irmik Helvasi" (Semolina Helva) to the delicious mosaic cake – everything is worth a little indulgence! As I mentioned, I treated myself to a delicious baklava for €1 and a Turkish tea (also €1). Turkish coffee costs €2.50.
Bistro Lezizel is open Monday to Friday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and Sundays from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. After a long day at work, you can comfortably pop into Thalkirchner Straße and fill up on delicious mantis, enjoy a Turkish sweet treat, and unwind with a hot drink. If you think Turkish cuisine in Munich is limited to döner kebabs, you're sorely mistaken and should head here as soon as possible. I highly recommend a visit. While this bistro might not be the place for a long evening at a formal table, it's definitely worth a visit (or several) with your friends if you're looking for a delicious dish made with fresh ingredients that you won't find just anywhere. The service is incredibly warm and friendly. Everything is just perfect. Come on by and enjoy!.
I'll be back: Absolutely. The food is delicious, the staff is very friendly, and it's always worth a visit. There will be more seating available in winter.
Place visited: Lezizel Manti – Turkish dumplings
Address: Thalkirchner Straße 129, 81371 Munich
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