Matsuhisa Munich, Munich
This was my friend’s birthday dinner. The restaurant has a very nice environment, located inside the Mandarin Oriental in Munich. I had requested the Omakase menu, basically a set menu, when booking. Yet my friend does not eat any red meat, hence the main beef dish for him was replaced by some salmon.
Menu
The first non-traditional sashimi was an interesting start. The yellowtail was of good quality. Although Japanese would be horrified to see this, Jalapeño and Coriander added very strong flavours on top of no-taste yellowtail. The soy sauce seasoning was not very strong but added umami into the taste.
Yellowtail Sashimi Jalapeno (Sashimi of Yellowtail, Yuzu-Soy-Sauce, Jalapeno, Coriander)
The following sashimi salad is in a similar style: traditional Japanese with some western seasoning. Then we got the sushi set. It was ok and only ok. The ingredients were fresh. However, the last two pieces, prawn and especially squid, have too much wasabi inside.
Sushi Selection (Maki and Nigiri Chef's Choice)
Let’s talk about the biggest problem or disappointment from the menu, the beef or steak. It was nice that the steak was sliced so I could eat with chopsticks. The taste, well, was way too salty combining with light chilli and nothing more. I had to mix the beef with the daikon to swallow the beef.
Beef Filet Anticucho (Grilled Beef Fillet, Peruvian Chili marinade, grilled Lime)
Let me put it clear, I will give only one score, if not ZERO, out of five for this restaurant on the food. I was also not happy on the service to some degree. I contacted the restaurant regarding my friend being pescatarian, but I had to remind the waiter again while we were seated. More disappointingly, I requested a birthday cake, but I never got it.
🐼 Score: 1/5
