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I recently went out for manti again. Admittedly, I've been there quite a bit in recent months, but this time I met Ugur and Oguz – the two brothers who own "Lezizel" in Sendling, and for the past 11 months also at Gärtnerplatz. Manti, as these Turkish dumplings are called, have been all the rage in Munich for about a year and a half now, and many of my friends are loving them more and more. At first, Lezizel was frequented mainly by Turkish customers. There was great excitement that this popular dish from Turkey was finally available in Munich. And now more and more Munich residents are sharing that joy – myself included, of course. So now I know: there's a reason why manti were on the menu in Ottoman palaces up to five times a week. Don't worry: even without a palace and on a tight budget, you can still try these delicious dumplings. 🙂
If you're not familiar with manti, here's a brief description: Manti are small dumplings – handmade from the finest regional ingredients, available with a meat filling or plain (vegetarian or vegan) with a variety of toppings. A single manti is about the size of a 20-cent coin and, when served together, makes a wonderful and satisfying lunch or dinner. Before I go on, here are a few facts that should speak for themselves: Since opening in February 2014, we've served nearly 30,000 (!) portions of classic manti and 10,000 portions of vegan and vegetarian manti. (And that wasn't all me!) Amazing, right? I'll get to the toppings in a moment – some of the most popular manti varieties and toppings are pastirma (cured beef), feta cheese, and spinach – which can be enjoyed individually or as a trio.
Lezizel Mantis are, as mentioned, handmade, pasteurized, and vacuum-packed after production. They are then cooked for you upon order, garnished with your choice of topping, and served. Thanks to pre-cooking and pasteurization, you never have to wait longer than about five to seven minutes for your delicious portion of Mantis, which was confirmed again on my last visit. If you're wondering what "Lezizel" actually means: it means something like "delicious hand" and is meant to symbolize that the Mantis here are all handmade and taste "delicious, just like Mom made them by hand." So much for that. All of that suddenly becomes less important when you put the first spoonful of Manti in your mouth and taste the delicious pasta dumplings. Then, all that really matters is the wonderful and unique flavor of the Mantis. Lezizel now also offers several new toppings. While there was already a wide selection during my previous visit and review, there's now definitely something for everyone.
A lot has been happening at Lezizel, and of course, I immediately asked for more details. Aside from the new variety of toppings (eight different ones in total), such as olives, feta cheese, pastirma, spinach, walnuts, sunflower seeds, and a truffle cream, Lezizel will soon be offering two different soups for the colder months – starting in October, to be precise. The idea: two different soups – so-called "bottle soups" – one for meat lovers with beef, potatoes, and carrots, and one for vegetarians. Bottled, they're perfect for taking home or having freshly prepared for you right here at Lezizel. Cool, right? Plus, they're currently working on two more new toppings, meaning the possible manti dishes are becoming even more diverse.
When I heard that the bottled soups would soon be available to order, I was immediately delighted by the idea of warming up with a bowl of soup on a cold winter day, naturally accompanied by a homemade lemonade in a bottle. It's incredibly delicious, by the way, and I'm already trying to convince the two of them to open a Limo-Manti stand in my hometown of Haidhausen. 😉 All joking aside, that probably won't happen anytime soon, but my gut feeling tells me that the two existing Manti locations in Sendling and Glockenbach certainly won't be the end of it. My theory is supported by the possibility of franchising, which Ugur and Oguz Örgün will soon be offering nationwide for Lezizel locations. So, if you're interested in a Manti-Lezizel dumpling business, let me know and I'll gladly put you in touch with these two nice gentlemen.
During my visit last week, I sat there waiting for my manti and noticed "Noah's Pudding" advertised on the wall, which displays all sorts of manti variations, desserts, and other items available to order. Driven by curiosity, I decided to try one right away. Admittedly, the pudding looks a bit unusual with its many grains and caramel color. But what it tastes like—besides the cinnamon and grains—is simply "I want more!" The pudding is traditionally made with white beans, chickpeas, wheat, water, apricots, sugar, orange zest, cloves, and cinnamon sticks. So delicious, and of Turkish origin!. My bowl was empty in no time, and besides the lemonade, the mantis (of course), and the other delicious desserts, Noah's pudding is now a must-try whenever I'm in Glockenbach. You absolutely have to try the mantis and the lemonade! And Noah's pudding! I'm quite sure you'll love everything. In winter, in addition to the soup, they also offer apple honey tea. You can buy it chilled all year round, but it tastes fantastic warmed up and wonderfully cinnamony during the colder months.
By the way, you can now also get the manti to go. In the pictures, you'll find a photo showing the handy Lezizel boxes. Even in winter, the sun sometimes comes out – so a big portion of manti to go is just the thing. Or a soup to go. I'm really looking forward to trying them and will certainly enjoy one or two over the cold days. I'm curious to hear what you think of the manti, or rather, the upcoming soups. Especially those of you who haven't tried these little dumplings yet. A little food for thought for the gentlemen of Munich: Lezizel has a female visitor rate of around 651. – Men, what's wrong with you? 🙂 Let's go and eat some manti! And whether you're hungry or not: you wouldn't be the first to keep coming back just for the aforementioned homemade lemonade. If you're feeling lazy, you already know about it from me. foodora & kulinado They'll even deliver the Mantis to your home or workplace. So now there's really no reason to resist.
I'll be back: Absolutely. And certainly for making soup or two next winter.
Place visited: Lezizel Manti – Turkish dumplings
Address: Corneliusstraße 6, 80469 Munich and Thalkirchner Straße 129, 81371 Munich
Website: Lezizel Manti – Turkish dumplings
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