Bindaas — Restaurant in Munich

I am Indian living in Germany for over 2 years, visited this restaurant for dinner with my wife on 30.09.2024. The food is very sad, only the service is very fast and kind. From another city in Germany, we recently relocated to Munich, and went here on the advice of a local person. We were looking for a spicy vegetarian dish, they recommended Paneer Masala, but got served Palak Paneer first and then replaced it with Paneer Masala. Palak Paneer looked like paneer being added to curry made out of frozen butter palak which you get here in supermarkets. The experience with Paneer Masala was no different, it was paneer being cooked in tomato ketchup. We were served a spicy version of this curry recommended by them, which was tasting like raw gun power (red capsicum powder) being added to this curry - when asked for spicy curry in India, you can actually feel that the spice was added which cooking and taste gets added up, but herein it was some mix of paneer + literally frozen tomato ketchup heated up + gun power added separately to it later. They seem to care a lot about feedback and experience, so they replaced it on our feedback and got milder version of the same palak masala, which again felt like paneer being added in a ketchup, only the gun powder spice went away, probably they have made it in bulk and just add raw gun powder (and don't cook with spice) when people ask for spicy dishes.I had clicked attached photo while having a chat, rest of the experience took away all the joy of going to the Indian restaurant, so pics not clicked for remaining items. One doesn't go to a restaurant to eat some version of frozen food and frozen ingredients which you get in supermarkets, but to take a break from cooking at home and have a different experience. The restaurant was fully crowded with 50-60 people with mostly locals, and surprisingly this was recommended to us by a local person only, so we were shocked to see what kind of Indian food was served to the locals. My wife and I have been to many Indian restaurants in Germany and neighbouring countries, but never got such Indian food in a terrible way of frozen and uncooked style. When we have paneer masala or paneer palak in India, you can feel that fresh palak smashed or curry is made fresh from tomato base done in house by restaurants (we know restaurants have a few things like tomato base and other stuff being prepared in advance in house for the day or part of thr day, not being made fresh for every single dish, but herein it was literally Ketchup being served with some fry to it with added up paneer cubes). So surely ingredients are compromised, their focus seem to be more on courteous/ kind and fast service only. The papadi chat was also average, compared to the one we had from other places in Munich. I had to run to the counter to get salt, paper napkins and also to pay the bill, felt like local white skinned people get more attention than Indians, discrimination was surprising, A couple of touches of kindness in service can't compensate for that. Even while paying the bill too, we were asked how's the food, but we were shocked to see this restaurant wherein so many people already having food with such compromised quality of ingredients and taste, probably due to their lack of knowledge of authentic Indian food. I feel for locals who don't know how real authentic Indian food tastes like and come here to experience it, probably they come or keep coming due to the fast service and kindness which locals really value, and they being treated specially as compared to Indians maybe adding further to their experience, really feel for them that they're missing good Indian food experience here which is usually the goal of someone when you visit it, service and some kindness may not compensate for everything! Writing this at 3 am local time in utter shock of discrimination for Indians in Indian restaurant, food can always be enjoyed somewhere else or at...

I recently visited Bindas Restaurant in Munich, and unfortunately, it was one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had, especially as an Indian customer. I was appalled at the way I was treated in comparison to the German guests seated nearby.

First of all, I wasn’t allowed to pay by card, even though I noticed several other customers paying with their cards without any issues. When I asked why, a waiter lied straight to my face, claiming it was written in the menu that card payments weren't accepted. However, when I asked to see the menu to verify this, they refused to show it to me. ( After 10 minutes of discussion another guy came to us and told us, that they haven’t written it yet in the menu, and it is available in the digital version now and will be printed soon. So where is this digital version..? Not yet confirmed it and will be publishing soon)..The entire situation felt incredibly discriminatory and deceptive. After some back and forth, they finally allowed me to pay by card, but not before adding another absurd condition—that card payments are only accepted for bills over 30€. Funny enough, this rule didn’t seem to apply to the other patrons.

The first staff was extremely rude , showing no signs of basic hospitality, which is shocking for a restaurant. They seemed completely uninterested in providing any kind of respectful service, especially if you weren’t German. Reading the reviews afterward, I realized this wasn’t an isolated incident—it seems like this discriminatory behavior is a recurring issue at Bindas.

The food? It was mediocre at best. It was edible, but nothing that would bring me back, especially considering the treatment I received. For an Indian restaurant, this kind of treatment towards Indian customers is truly unacceptable. If you're looking for a place with decent food but horrendous service and a clear bias towards certain customers, then Bindas might just be the place for you. Otherwise,...

Walking into Bindaas in Munich feels like stepping into a little slice of India right in the heart of the city. The moment you're in, the smell of spices hits you – it's like a warm hug from an old friend. The place has this cozy vibe, with Indian music softly playing in the background, and the decor is this cool mix of traditional and modern – think bright colors and funky lights.

Now, let's talk food because, oh boy, it's good. I started with the samosas, and they were crispy on the outside, with this perfectly spiced potato filling. Then came the butter chicken – it's a classic, and Bindaas nails it. The chicken was so tender, and the sauce had this rich, creamy tomato flavor that was just spot on.

I also tried the dal makhani, and it was the kind of dish that makes you want to curl up and take a nap afterward – in the best way possible. It was hearty, comforting, and packed with flavor.

For anyone who loves street food, their pav bhaji is a must-try. It's spicy, buttery, and just melts in your mouth. And the biryani? It's a flavor bomb – every bite is a little different, with all those spices and tender pieces of meat.

The staff deserves a shoutout too. They were super friendly and quick, even though the place was packed. They made sure we were well taken care of without hovering too much.

So, here's the deal: if you're in Munich and craving Indian food, Bindaas is the spot. It's not just about the food, which is amazing, but it's the whole experience. I'm giving it a solid 4.5 stars, and I'm already planning my next visit. Trust me, you won't be...