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Yesterday, my companion and I spontaneously drove to Hechenberg near Bad Tölz for lunch to try out the Moarwirt restaurant. Not exactly close, but well worth the trip. The Moarwirt was recommended to me by my colleague (thank you, dear Rike!) as well as by other people – now I know why. 🙂
The Moarwirt is somewhat hidden away in a very rural setting, a Bavarian village, and is rather difficult to find if you don't know it's there. The restaurant belongs to the Landhotel Moarwirt and offers excellent food in a truly wonderful Bavarian atmosphere. We entered, were immediately greeted by a wagging Bernese Mountain Dog, and were then welcomed by a friendly waitress in a dirndl and shown to our table, which we had reserved by phone in advance.
The restaurant is difficult to describe, as there's so much to see, different rooms for comfortable seating, and countless lovingly coordinated decorative elements – such as wooden heart-shaped candle holders with tea lights, Bavarian cookbooks for sale, pine cones, fluffy cushions on the corner benches, and clever lamps in the corners, etc. I've taken some photos for you; here you can see, for example, the lovely table decorations, the black-and-white photographs on the walls, the cozy ambiance, and the wonderful atmosphere. We immediately felt at ease and happily lingered, even waiting for dessert after enjoying the excellent main course.
Prices at the Moarwirt are a bit higher, as you're certainly paying for the idyllic location and chic atmosphere – many elegantly dressed people came in during our visit – in addition to the delicious food. The menu is presented in A5 format with a stylish leather cover and the company logo embossed on it. It's not overly extensive – as is typical for slightly better restaurants – but offers a good mix. For example, there was an apple and carrot soup with pomegranate seeds for €8, which we ordered – absolutely delicious. Of course, we were asked for our drink preferences beforehand. My companion ordered a shandy for €3.50, and I had a non-alcoholic sparkling wine with woodruff syrup – it sounded a bit strange, but it was very tasty and cost €4.50. If you decide to try the Moarwirt and enjoy a slightly sweeter (but not too sweet) drink, give it a go! Before the appetizer, we were served a small bread basket with two whole-grain rolls and duck fat. Only my companion tried this one, and she also thought it was delicious. The bread wasn't really to my liking, as it contained caraway seeds.
For main courses, there is a choice of salads, vegetarian dishes, and meat and fish dishes. I chose a rocket and lamb's lettuce salad with melted goat's cheese, chutney, and raspberry dressing for €14, and I can honestly say it was one of the best salads I've ever eaten. It was beautifully presented, a good portion, very fresh, and exceptionally flavorful. I would have loved to order the same salad again. Alternatively, there was a starter salad with croutons, root vegetables, bacon, and Parmesan for €8.50, or a Bavarian Caesar salad with baked chicken leg for €16. The vegetarian and fish dishes currently on the menu are pear and Jerusalem artichoke risotto with goat's cheese for €16, or regional fish of the day's catch with cauliflower for €21. I would have loved to try both. 😉 For meat lovers, there was a bit more choice, such as the dish my companion ordered: "Böfflamott" (a 36-hour Barolo-braised ox shoulder) with potato dumplings (which, unfortunately, were not tasty at all! Very mushy and far too soft) and creamed vegetables for a hefty €21. Those who don't like this meat can alternatively order pink-roasted breast of Bavarian duck with potato dumplings and red cabbage for a crisp €24, Moarwirt currywurst with Dragon curry sauce, mango, pineapple, and hand-cut fries for €13, or, for example, fried chicken leg with mashed potatoes and vegetables for €17. As mentioned, we ordered soup, salad, and the ox shoulder. Afterward, we were stuffed and very satisfied. Apart from the dumpling, we had nothing to complain about. Although we weren't asked if we enjoyed our meal when they cleared our empty plates, I wasn't too bothered since it was so delicious. 🙂 Unfortunately, I couldn't resist getting the menu again and looking at the desserts. The Kaiserschmarrn, at a relatively reasonable €8, really caught my eye. Alternatively, there was also a "Gebrannte Creme" (which I understand to be crème brûlée) for €8, a variety of sweet treats for €13, or a pear tiramisu for €8. The Kaiserschmarrn took a while to arrive, but unfortunately, it was (almost) a complete disaster. While the presentation was nice, featuring two small jars of plum and apple compote, the batter was far too soft and soggy. The portion size was adequate, but the texture was poor. We mentioned this to the friendly waiter when paying, who was very embarrassed and apologized with "Oh dear, I'm so sorry about that!" The cappuccino for €3 tasted fine. Overall, we didn't have to wait particularly long for anything.
Overall, we felt incredibly comfortable, happily lingered, and afterwards wanted to take a walk in the Bavarian countryside – inspired by the beautiful view of the stunning mountain scenery – but my full stomach prevented us. 🙂 You should definitely try the Moarwirt. It would certainly be a great birthday present, for people who enjoy good Bavarian food, or for festive occasions. We paid €67 by card, including tip. As mentioned, they also sell a book of Bavarian snack recipes. We browsed through it while we waited – nice recipes and a great idea. Just go and have a lovely afternoon or evening.
Despite the restaurant's size, I would definitely recommend making a reservation. The Moarwirt is open daily from 12 pm, but also has quite a few days off, depending on the month (Our days off: January, February, November – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday; March – Monday, Tuesday; April, October, December – Mondays and December 24th; May to September – open daily).
I'll be back: Yes, definitely. But I would skip dessert.
Place visited: Moarwirt
Address: Sonnenlängstraße 26, 83623 Hechenberg
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