Awesome family-style German food! The dishes are delicious and delivered piping hot. If you want to get away from the touristy spots and enjoy something truly authentic, this is the place. Big portions, hearty flavors, and a cozy local vibe.
🚗 Located near a residential area in eastern Munich, parking is difficult for those driving; walking or public transportation is recommended.
🏠 The restaurant's storefront is small, but the interior is warm and comfortable, with soft lighting and an elegant ambiance. The overall atmosphere is much more refined than the exterior suggests.
✨ The staff are friendly, attentive, and unobtrusive, providing a relaxed and comfortable dining experience even for first-time visitors.
🍽️ I ordered Vietnamese stir-fried noodles with beef. It wasn't too salty or oily, but rather fragrant and layered. The noodles had a slightly charred, dry aroma, and the beef was crispy but not dry. The other side dishes were very flavorful; the eggs, bean sprouts, zucchini, onions, scallions, and cauliflower combined to create a multi-layered "dry and fragrant" flavor. 4.7/5
🗣️ It gets very crowded during dinner and weekends, with some conversations inside. For a quieter dining experience, it's recommended to visit during off-peak hours.
🌟 Overall rating: 4.6/5, suitable for diners who enjoy dry, flavorful Vietnamese stir-fried noodles with plenty of ingredients.
We dined at the current owner's restaurant for the first time on New Year's Eve and were generally satisfied. The staff were all very friendly and, despite the restaurant being quite busy, they were also quick. We were happy with the food, with a few minor reservations (our friend thought the salmon with the tagliatelle was a bit too salty, and the skin on the goose breast was unfortunately quite thin – which we politely pointed out – but it tasted all the better for it, the meat was tender, and the sauce was excellent!).
The only downside was the bill. As mentioned, I enjoyed the goose so much that I asked for a second dumpling and some gravy (which arrived promptly). However, when I then discovered that an additional dumpling and some gravy were charged at €5.50 for a roast I had already ordered, I simply couldn't understand it (not to mention, it borders on extortion)! Unfortunately, I only noticed this at home (since we had split the bill with our friends and they took the receipt), otherwise I would have mentioned it immediately. This kind of business practice should be reconsidered, especially in times when people are questioning whether they should still eat out so often!
This is absolutely unacceptable. We've been customers for years and order quite a lot, even though we've found all sorts of things in our food, like a hair or a thread. But what's completely unacceptable and a no-go is putting a bead in the food! Do you use beads to dry chicken in the kitchen, or how am I supposed to explain this? You really need to start thinking about workplace hygiene. Never again Ganesha! 😡
The food at the Schwarzen Kreuz is truly outstanding – top-notch, beautifully presented, and truly delicious. The staff is consistently friendly and attentive, and families with children are also very welcome.
Unfortunately, we've noticed for some time now that attempts to make reservations – whether several days in advance or on the same day – are repeatedly rejected with a "We're full." The usual explanation is that larger groups of 12 to 16 people are present. While this may be understandable from an organizational perspective, it becomes increasingly frustrating when you consistently don't get a table.
The pizza and the mixed salad were absolutely delicious. The pizza would easily have been enough for two people. The service was very friendly, although the few words of Italian spoken didn't sound genuine, more like a forced attempt.
This Vietnamese restaurant is, in my opinion, better suited for a leisurely afternoon snack than a full dinner – the portions are a bit small, but the flavor is truly outstanding. The sauce is aromatic and rich, perfect for dipping with the crispy bánh mì.
The absolute highlight for me, however, was the freshly squeezed sugarcane juice. I'm from Guangdong and hadn't been home for almost two years – that one sip instantly transported me back to the street food scene of my hometown. The familiar, natural sweetness, nice and cold and refreshing… simply incredible.
Thank you to the restaurant for this mini "trip home." I'll definitely be back 🙏🏻