Matsuhisa Munich

Coming from the UAE, I had an unforgettable dining experience at Matsuhisa Munich. Every dish was exceptional and from the California roll, shrimp sushi, and tuna sushi to the perfectly crisp vegetable and shrimp tempura. The miso soup was rich and comforting, and the wagyu tacos were full of flavor. To end on a high note, the desserts were outstanding and the chocolate fondant with matcha ice cream and the Japanese tiramisu were simply amazing. Compliments to the entire team for the remarkable culinary journey. I’ll definitely be back on my next visit to Munich!

Excellent service, signature Nobu miso cod was overcooked, I was a regular at their Malibu location so i expected to have their signature dish cooked perfectly no matter the location I go to. Also the wagyu was slightly overcooked to almost a medium rather than a medium rare that it should be served at. Service was 100% excellent and attentive and you forget you’re in Germany and transported to another world in that aspect. Very attentive and sweet waitress. Signature hamachi was as expected and very delicious but the toro with caviar didn’t need so much soy as it took away from the toro, I tried to pour the soy out to just enjoy the toro.

We waited a long time for our food, and the service felt rushed and a bit unfriendly. While the food was tasty, the main course portion was quite small and it felt very overpriced for what it was. It would have been nice to enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere and larger servings. Hoping for improvements!

Matsuhisa is located on the 1st floor or Mandarin Oriental Hotel, it is a dark furnished restaurant with tables and a bar where the sushi men do their magic. We sat at a table close to the bar. The food is excellent as you can expect for the price point charged, we had a variety of food and drinks and ended up paying €650 for four of us, certainly no bargain , but for the quality and location to be expected.

I was with a group of friends who were really eager to try out the Matsuhisa. Quite overpriced but, it was worth every cent!! Before we entered the restaurant, we came across by this beautiful, kind, the dashing smile of the hostess, we already felt like this is going to be a blast of an experience! The staff were very friendly, Gabor who was our waiter, really took care of our belongings (the reason why im saying this is bc, I didn’t realise how my scarf was on the floor and what the gentleman did was placing it on a small stool, which caught me off guard), very professional when it comes to customer service, made us felt very comfortable with his humour! The sushi Chef, known as Jeff, introduced every dish with his knowledge without missing any ingredient, which made us even more intrigued and impressed. Im not a fan of wasabi so, i informed how I wouldn’t like any wasabi on my sushi/nigiri. I totally forgot about my request to the chef, which made me even more impressed. Now with that type of professionalism is what makes the restaurant more reliable! Now with the food…. We tried out the Omakase (chef’s choice/heart) which was 7 courses! Just by the 1st course(Octopus carpaccio with jalapeno dressing) I already knew how I would enjoy every bite of it. The rest of the courses, it filled me up so quick that I could barely even make it to the 5th course. I had to make it till the end bc I did hear the desserts is something you should NOT miss.. May I say, how I am so glad that I managed to try out the one and only Nobu Cheesecake! It’s not just a cheesecake, it’s something so light, barely tastes the cream cheese, blends in so well with the crushed cookies and yuzu ( japanese citrus). For fancy casual place like this, I would definitely visit on any special occasions! It’s a place to bring your partner and celebrate either an anniversary or birthday or whatsoever occasion!!

This is a special day celebration place. Stunning presentation + atmosphere.

Came here for dinner and everything was absolutely excellent. We had the most beautiful and amazing tasting cocktails that the bartender delivered himself and the food was also perfect, as everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The white fish tiradito in particular was the best tiradito I’ve ever had out of all the Nobu/Matsuhisa experiences I’ve been to. The wagyu tacos were a little disappointing as the shell didn’t taste very good, but the meat alone was nice. Service was a little slow at first but once we ordered appetizers, we were very well taken care of. If I wasn’t leaving Munich tomorrow I would definitely come again.

Best sushi place in Munich. Hands down. Yes, it’s on the expensive side, but sushi lovers know that high quality fish and cuts like that are not cheap here, so you’re getting what you’re paying for. The service is always outstanding, the presentation of the food is impeccable, I mean what else is there to say? 10/10.

I've been to many Nobu and Matsuhisa locations across the world - full disclaimer: I would not day they are my favorites but I think they typically do a decent job. Nevertheless the location inside the Mandarin Oriental in Munich disappoints - I still gave three stars because the food was good but the service was lacking. I ordered a bottle of rose - it wasn't cold at all, it was actually warm when they served it. When I mentioned it to the server he said: oh you'll have to wait for it to cool on ice? Overall, the service was really slow - we had to remind them several times for our dessert. On the good side: the food was comparable to other locations, the spinach salad was really yummy and the rolls were decent. Would I go again? Not sure... they need to up their service and then I would consider going.

I would strongly caution against ordering seafood at this restaurant, as my experience suggests serious issues with food preparation. My family and I dined here on Christmas Eve, but our celebration was ruined when I became violently ill, spending five hours on Christmas morning throwing up. The seafood, particularly the scallops and uni, appeared to be mishandled. The raw scallops, served with a black sesame sauce, were slimy--a common sign of improper thawing. The uni was bitter, slimy, and seemed partially defrosted, making it inedible. These are clear red flags for seafood quality and safety. Following this unfortunate experience, I contacted the hotel manager at the Mandarin Oriental, who assured me that the food would be tested and I would receive financial compensation for our €500 meal. However, I have not heard back regarding the lab results or a refund, which adds to my disappointment. While food poisoning incidents can sometimes be isolated, this experience has left me extremely wary of this establishment. If you choose to dine here, I strongly recommend inspecting your food carefully and sending anything questionable back immediately. Your health is not worth the risk.

I am a huge lover of Matsuhisa. I've been to many different locations around the world! But I was surprised because I didn't expect the one in Munich to be below Matsuhisa standards. I went to the Munich Sushi Club which just opened this year, and included a shorter menu of the restaurant. I did not like it in many ways. 1) the famous yellowtail jalapeno was not the same one they usually serve at the restaurant. 2) the rolls were falling apart and the rice was all over the place 3) the famous black cod was way overcooked and was half the portion it usually is. I was just disappointed because I really didn't expect this. However I have to say that the service was amazing and our waitress was extremely nice

Located inside the Mandarin Oriental Munich, Matsuhisa is a high-end sushi chain recognized around the world. Nobu, perhaps the world's most famous high-end sushi chain, falls under the same family of restaurants, all started by sushi chef Nobu Matsuhisa, himself. While the original Matsuhisa/Nobu restaurant is located in my home city of Los Angeles, I have only been to a Nobu restaurant a couple of times, and have never been to his first restaurant Matsuhisa Beverly Hills. An opportunity to eat at a Matsuhisa was something I was pretty excited about. Our decision to eat here was very last minute. We arrived on a Saturday for lunch right when they opened without reservations and had no problems getting a table. In fact, there were only a few other diners there during our visit. Note that the sushi bar is closed during lunch in preparation for dinner, so a table is your only option. Overall, I thought the service, decor, and ambiance were nice, but the sushi wasn't quite up to my admittedly high standards. To eat, I ordered tuna, mackerel, seabass, chu-toro, a couple tuna rolls, and more. The fish was certainly fresh, but the flavor was lacking, and the nigiri rice was subpar. The tuna rolls were probably the highlight. Having been to many Michelin star sushi restaurants in both Japan and Los Angeles, my expectations were probably too high, so take my review with a grain of salt. This was also one of only two sushi restaurants I've been to in Europe, so I'm not really sure what the competition is like. Based on my other experience, I wouldn't be too surprised if this was one of the best in Munich. It is worth checking out.

The food is decent but nothing special, particularly given how ridiculous the prices are. The service is impersonal and frankly pretty lackluster for a place with such bluster.

I rarely ever go to restaurants in big hotels as they don't often live up to their expectations and so, I went in expecting very low value for money and this place delivered it :-) I had to think carefully about my rating and, for what you pay here, you can do way better in Munich. Located in the Mandarin Oriental hotel this restaurant has been here since 2016. It was busy when we arrived and the noise level was quite high. To top it off the music was relatively loud which made conversation very hard. If I am at an expensive restaurant I expect more. The service started off well but it degraded for the rest of the evening and all of us were constantly on the look out for our waiter. He was a nice guy but just not around to top up wine or water. The food here is good and I liked some of it very much and others were average. It's a Japanese menu with South American twist. The salads were the most disappointing as they were full of leaves and nice dressing but the rest was sparse. The lobster salad for €36 has just about half a lobster tail in it and a pile of leaves on top. Each of the dishes were small and I cannot imagine how they expect to share this at the table. I loved the crispy rice with avocado, mushroom hot pot and the matcha ice cream. The rest was average and I had had better Japanese dishes in this town in other places. The wine list is big but way overpriced. I selected the cheapest wine on the menu just to test and it turned out, we picked a fantastic German red wine and ended up ordering two bottles of it :-) the Italian and French wines on the list were ridiculously over priced and not worth the money. I would not come back here again. There are fantastic Japanese restaurants in Munich and when I compare this to something like Werneckhof which also serves Japanese inspired dishes, it's no comparison and I could probably get an amazing meal for the same money. I have never hesitated to pay for good food but this one was way over the top for what you get served. It's a very frugal kitchen with not even a small thing for amouse bouche or nothing. I am being generous with my three stars as the value for money here is zero.

Came here for lunch in between my connecting flights. The lobby of the mandarin oriental is upscale but simple and plain. I Expected more. The restaurant is upstairs above the lobby and you ascend a staircase. I was the first seating and was pleased they addressed me by name therefore they were expecting me. I had a choice of where to sit since I was the first and only diner there. The food as always doesn't disappoint. I eat at every nobu or matsuhisa in every town I visit. Service was impeccable and overly attentive. I expect nothing less especially for a 120 euro two hour lunch break for one person. I have to come back when in Munich!

The best chef and waiters! Very organised staff! I love spinach salad and the best shrimp rolls, must try! Also I recommend Black Cot fish, very salt and sweet. Very nice interior and happy people! big love

This is a Nobu restaurant on the second floor of the Mandarin oriental. The price for their signature 6 course Omakase is 95 euro pp and the local omakase is 125 euro. Even for Munich, I think the prices are set quite high. The portions for the dishes are large so I think next time we will just order a la carte, like what most people did around us. I also didn't love everything in the omakase. The steak was very chewy and the dressing they used for the tuna salad was way too salty. Their sushi rice had good flavor, but pressed too tightly together. The cod was definitely delicious and very buttery. I saw people ordering this fried tofu dish that looked tasty.

I recommend making reservation far in advance, but you won't be disappointed! Great sushi, cocktails and desserts!

really Nobu level: in quality and price as a party of four we afford us a remarkable dinner in the Mandarin Oriental. The restaurant is on the first floor, a little bit confusing with the crowd of the cocktail bar and of the conference rooms. As a "must" and "Vorspiel" we savoured the black cod (24€) and seafood ceviche (20€). For the 2nd course recommendable and affordable is pork-belly (19€). All those fares were delicious and perfect. Main course spicy prawns 37€ and ribeye from a robata grill (45€). The cuisine's concept is "sharing", but the individual dishes are tiny. The wine list is impressive and expensive, even for Munich practice. The location is rather loud because guests and servants are not remarkable restrained.

I feel that a Nobu omakase review is mute. It was, of course, a 5-Star experience. Everything was so fresh and on-point. The service was excellent as well-- not a beat was missed. I would order anything here, but I highly recommend doing omakase to experience a variety of dishes prepared masterfully.

Very good food and service. One of the people I was with asked if they have a similar dish from the menu and the crew were able to make them for us (special request). Food is good. The sushi tastes fresh too.

I'm shocked with such authenticity in a Bavarian city. Exquisite food, great service and atmosphere. Highly recommended not to be missed in Munich.