Jason K.
Yelp
Summary: Incredible food, very attentive service, reasonable prices for the quality, good portions, and a casual (but classy) fine dining experience make this place a must visit. Lentil soup, tuna tartar, and steak filet with frites are fantastic.
After seeing the Chefs Table episode about Tim Raue, my wife and I knew that we wanted to visit his restaurant in Munich while we were in the area. We made reservations for 6:30pm on a Saturday evening. When we arrived, there was only one other couple occupying another table in the whole restaurant. The next couple that came arrived at around 7:30pm, but the place started to really fill up after that at around 8pm. It might be because diners eat later here, or maybe it was because there was a game on TV that night, but either way it was empty when we started, but filled up by the end.
After being seated, we were given the menus and told about the prix fixe menu for the day. We perused and asked for wine recommendations, then made selections for a champagne and a glass of Cote du Rhone, as well as our food orders.
Lentil soup with bacon and creme fraiche - Unlike any lentil soup we have had before. My wife doesn't like lentil soups and she fell in love with this one. It was savory, creamy, warming and excellently enhanced by the truffle oil, crisp bacon strip, and dollop of creme fraiche. Amazing!
Tuna tartar - Delicate little chunks of tuna with skinless cherry tomatoes that had been soaked in something spicy, flavored with citrus and served with a side of brioche toast that became very sweet when combined with the tuna and tomatoes. Very well crafted and complex.
Filet of beef with salad and fries (200g) - When this first came out and we cut it open, it was VERY red inside (for medium rare). I was initially concerned, but then I took a bite and was shocked by how great the flavor was in combination with the temperature and texture. It was a perfect filet. The Bearnaise sauce that accompanied the steak was excellent, but was actually better served as a dipping sauce for the fries. The fries were hot, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, savory, but well balanced with some sprinkles of parsley flake. The salad on the side was very fresh, lightly sweet, and paired well.
After dinner we ordered the papaya creme brulee with a small glass of dessert wine. All throughout the meal we were well attended by the staff, whom were very friendly and helpful. Everyone was great with the English translations as needed, and we were just amazed by the food. The whole meal came to a little over 100 Euro, which is a bargain given the quantity and quality of food. It was an amazing experience that I'd highly recommend for everyone.