Al Shaam — Restaurant in Munich

As someone with Lebanese heritage, I approached Al Shaam with a lot of excitement and anticipation for a taste of home. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t fully meet my expectations. While the food was generally fine, it lacked the authenticity and flavor depth that I’m accustomed to. Some dishes were noticeably dry, which detracted from the overall enjoyment. Additionally, the pricing felt steep considering the quality of the offerings.

The ambiance of the restaurant, while pleasant, was marred by extremely low music and a quiet atmosphere that made us feel compelled to speak in hushed tones throughout our meal. This detracted from the lively, vibrant dining experience I associate with Lebanese dining culture.

A notable point of my disappointment was the lack of authentic Lebanese interaction. None of the staff members we interacted with were Lebanese, and their command of Arabic was minimal. This absence of cultural connection was a missed opportunity to enrich the dining experience.

In summary, while I appreciated the effort to provide a Lebanese dining option, Al Shaam fell short of delivering the authentic experience I had hoped for. The combination of culinary, atmospheric, and cultural misalignments made for a less than...

I went there last week with two of my friends to introduce them to the Arabic cuisine..We had some grill plates, which were okay, the price-quality ratio is not really appropriate. They offered some meat on really small salad, with few potatoe pieces and without any sauce. When we ordered the bill the waiter said it only works with a local debit card, and when he arrived I tried to invite my friends and used my phone quickly to pay with my regular visa card and it worked. He was extremely annoyed, he left and he said that is a huge mistake and he will have a problem with his boss, and I asked what the problem was and he said, "whatever" and left, few seconds later he turned to our table and said with a threatening tone: never come back here again. Afterall, we paid for the food and we tipped the waiter.. Worst restaurant experience I have ever had....

I was at Al Shaam last Wednesday with a friend and we ordered the set menu for 2! To start, we got the beautiful lentil soup followed by tonnes (and I mean absolutely tonnes) of side platters! We were aware that it would be a mix of 10, but did not foresee how generous the portions would be. On top of that, every single one was fresh and amazing. When the main course came out we were again taken aback by the freshness and portion size. The meat was perfectly done and juicy. Even after all this huge meal, the desert came out and we finished every last piece and considered asking for more 😂

Jamila served us and she was absolutely fantastic, gave us loads of time to choose wine and to finish the Mezze and was overall super kind to us. The Cankaya wine was also great with this set menu!

Can’t wait to be back in Munich...