SASOU – Innenstadt – japanisch

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Sasou is located directly on Marienplatz in Munich, between the Apple Store and the Wormland clothing store or the Café Glockenspiel.

Sasou doesn't have a proper menu, but rather a counter displaying deceptively realistic plastic replicas of soups in small bowls, along with sushi rolls, sesame salads, and other small dishes that can be ordered. The soups are also listed with their names on signs above the preparation and ordering counter. Without the bowls showing the soups, the average non-Asian wouldn't be able to tell what's in each one anyway.

My favorite soup is the ebi ramen at Sasou (if you want to try it, just order soup number eight!) with noodles, beans, scampi (optional!), morels, etc. (see photos). If that's not your thing, you can also choose from various other soups (e.g., Sanai Soba – a Japanese mountain vegetable soup, Tamago Udon – a Japanese omelet with shiitake mushrooms and snow peas, or Rice Noodles Pho bo – lemongrass chili chicken), various "sushi packs" (7 different combinations), or finger food (Japanese chicken skewers, shrimp in Japanese batter, shrimp skewers, soybeans in the pod, etc.).

The soups always taste excellent. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to tolerate something in them lately and always get stomach aches after eating them, which is certainly more my fault than the sasou's. The soup bowl is definitely filling, has plenty of ingredients, and tastes consistently delicious every time.

The ambiance of Sasou isn't particularly inviting for lingering and relaxing. It's certainly not uncomfortable or cold, but it's not comparable to a classic Asian or Japanese restaurant either: wooden tables and wobbly wooden stools, shelves for trays of used bowls, wooden forks at the tables, a glass front on the side of the establishment overlooking the entrance to Café Glockenspiel, a bright green curtain at the entrance, and a somewhat hip, student-like atmosphere rather than a typical restaurant vibe. But that doesn't seem to be the intention at Sasou, as there's a constant flow of customers; everyone just quickly slurps their soup while chatting and then leaves.

In summer, a few seats are available outside in the sun at the back of the shop. Facing Marienplatz, there are usually several tables with green parasols and wooden chairs. When the weather is pleasant, people are always sitting there enjoying their sushi or soup. The front area opens onto the side street and thus onto the entrance of Sasous, offering a small street-side takeaway of sushi and snacks.

Card payments are thankfully accepted at Sasou. I recommend a kombucha to accompany one of their Japanese soups – it's delicious, healthy, and refreshing. If you're ever in town and fancy a light but satisfying soup, then definitely stop by Sasou. The staff is friendly and efficient, and you certainly won't have to wait long for your food.

I'll be back: Yes, for a quick soup when I'm on the go. Not so much for sitting down and eating comfortably.

Place visited: Sasou
Address: Marienplatz 28, 80331 Munich
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