Muncih - To Eat (07May2016 Wintshgus Au Der Au, Zum Goldenen Kalb)

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Wintshgus Au Der Au
(1km walk from Hilton Hotel)

Click here for ABBA Location of Wirtshaus in der Au, Lilienstraße 51, 81669 München, Germany

Ordered On:

07May2016

Bavarian Duck Fresh from the Oven served with Red Cabbage and potato dumpling 
(Sides can be changed)
Half Duck Portion 21.80Euros x2

*Their Crispy Duck had high reviews on google and foursquare, and also came recommended by others. The very reason we came here. Unfortunately it lacked luster. Its not that its badly done, but comparing to the Duck Confit or Asian styled deep fried Duck, it is dryer in comparison. Other duck preparations options which we maybe more familiar to would be the preference over the local way of its cooking. It probably employed similar cook techniques used for their iconic pork knuckles .In fact the end bits of the legs were dried out, salty and event burnt. The dish definitely needs a sauce to help it along. Their red cabbage sides were superb, sweet and paired very well with the duck. Their potato dumpling as usual is very filling. (Note sides maybe replaced with other options)*

Bullensteak
Grilled Bavarian beef steak with barbecue sauce, roasted potatoes, courgettes and fresh herbs 23.70Euros

*Requested for medium rare, but it would seem in Europe they have their sauces closer to medium. One's would probably want to request a level done-ness below what they are actually wanting. The seasoning was nice though. Here they put seasoning after the grill, delivering stronger flavors for certain. Their hollandaise sauce was well prepared and the barbecue sauce was more of a mustard really. I personally would rather be going to Rusticanna for their (In my opinion better than castel/de klos) ribs and superior steaks for sure!*

Soup made of beer, pretzels and majoram 4.90Euros

With Drinks and Beer

*It was pretty okay. The beer flavor doesn't really beaming through though. A little on the salty side, but its probably due to the pretzels.

Fed 4
Approximately 100Euros Total with Tip

Probably won't be coming back here again for the duck, but I can't say much about their other dishes. It is a near enough location that serves up the usual German fair as opposed to heading all the way into town, perfect for not so favorable weather condition days.

Click here for ABBA Location of Wirtshaus in der Au, Lilienstraße 51, 81669 München, Germany

Zum Goldenen Kalb

Click here for ABBA location of Zum Goldenen Kalb, Utzschneiderstraße 1, 80469 München, Germany
The last minute alternate as all time favorite ribs joint, Rusticana (best pork ribs so far. Better than Amsterdam's Castel's or Cafe De Klos) was closed due to equipment failure. What equipment? The grill. Can't be doing much without that. Since we were quite laser focused on having ribs, we decided to give this walkable location a go.

 *Their own aged beef.*

*Yeap those are the prices of steak of the choice cuts*

Zum Goldenen Kalb is a super fancy place, with it's own beef aging fridge and choice cuts. The place is located just opposite the Viktualienmarkt and came recommended by the front desk for ribs and steak and is also highly rated on google as well. The Restaurant positions itself as the place that locals come, just for their Steaks and known Ribs.

Ordered On:

09May2016

 Imberico Spare Ribs 22.50Euro

 *Probably the only return to order on the menu. For the price and serving size it's well worth it. The cook style is similar to that of Castell in AMS, but the pork here is definitely more tender and super delectable. Nothing less of fall of bone ribs. In all honesty, I can't tell Imberico pork from non Imberico ones.*

Ceasar Salad 9.50 Euro

*The ceasar salad was pretty good and the dressing likely made

 to order and topped with crispy bacon.*

X2 200g Australian Fed Angus Fillet 38.50 Euro Each

*Over priced. Yes it is cooked very well with accompanying sides, but for that price, one can almost get 5kg of meat from Australia.*

Full portion lobster soup 44.50 Euro

*Flavor wise, its one of the best I've got the privilege to taste. However for the full portion sized lobster which only had a few pieces of lobster, it's definitely way over priced.

Drinks inclusive

Total 164 Euro Fed4

*Going for some desert around the corner beside Han I'm Gluck best healthy burgers*

Looking for something other than pork knuckles? A nice setting for reasonably priced, and delicious ribs located right in town, this is a worth while place to go. Steaks however are way over priced and not worth the amount spent. The lobster soup though one of the best I've had is over priced. The ribs are the choice for its location in town as well as its setting. 
Click here for ABBA location of Zum Goldenen Kalb, Utzschneiderstraße 1, 80469 München, Germany