sansaro — Restaurant in Munich

Although I am east asian, I was never fond of sushi or raw fish. Until I found Sushiya sansaro. This restaurant made me fall in love with sushi and raw fish. It was my first love so to speak ;-) Since then whenever I eat sushi in other places wherever in the world I always inevitably compare them with Sushiya. Is it worse than Sushiya? It‘s a bad sushi then. Is it as good as or better than Sushiya? Then it’s a good enough sushi restaurant for me :-)

As for my last visit there we ordered some starters, the chef’s choice nigiri and the dessert plate to share. The tamago (japanese egg roll) with eel although a fairly simple dish, was executed excellently. The chicken karaage was very tender and juicy. All of the nigiri pieces were satisfyingly melt-in-the-mouth. Fish quality was comparable to sushi restaurants in Japan. The sushi were also not heavily seasoned with unnecessary sauces etc. so one could really taste the freshness of the fish. For us the highlight of the evening was the chutoro (fatty tuna) nigiri, it‘s beautifully cut so no chewy tendons and the texture is melt-in-the-mouth.

On our every visit we always prefer the tatami seating. This is so rare in Europe we always enjoy it very much to be able sit on the floor while eating like back home… :)

Last but not least, the dessert plate, although again fairly simple japanese style sweets but one could really taste the high-quality ingredients used to make them. They were not overly sweet as well. That was a perfect ending to our feast.

We are very much looking forward to dining at your place again. Next time maybe we‘ll go for Kaiseki! ;-)

P.S. It‘s nitpicking to otherwise perfect experience, but maybe you could use nice japanese chopsticks instead of disposable ones. I think it would pair much more nicely to your high quality...

tl;dr: some excellent, fresh sushi. Many sake options. Sit on a tatami! So good.

The place: it’s the first time we got to sit on a tatami at a Japanese restaurant. I thought it was pretty cool. They have plenty of regular tables too. It’s relatively quiet, and they had some lovely nature sounds playing before switching to some jazzy music.

The food: the best we’ve had in Munich so far. The sushi is evidently made with care and very good ingredients. It was the first time I tried sea urchin sushi (tastes like the ocean) and wagyu (!!) sushi (so juicy). I recommend going for the chef’s choice, which is 7 of their best nigiri of the day. The fish were all pretty smooth and delicious. I also thought the size was perfect. I also had eel wrapped in egg as an appetizer, and it was a nice mix of flavors and textures. What surprised me the most was dessert, though. It’s not something I usually have at Japanese restaurants because there isn’t anything appealing to me at most Japanese restaurants I go to. Sansaro has a dessert plate however with some unexpectedly delicious treats. My absolute favorite was the matcha pudding. My god was that unexpected. I couldn’t have enough of the thing.

The service: very polite, very efficient. They speak Japanese, English and German (at least the lady who took our order did). Actually, upon hearing that I was speaking English to Fiancée, she brought us an English menu without us asking for one. Nice attention to detail.

Fiancée says: fresh sushi. Can’t get over the fact that sea urchin tastes like ocean. Can highly recommend, very delish.

We’ll definitely return at...

Right in the heart of Munich lies Sansaro, a Japanese restaurant that completely blew me away with its incredible sushi. Honestly, it's hands down the best and most genuine Japanese sushi I've ever had.

For dinner, we decided to go all out and try a bit of everything. We snagged a spot on the outdoor terrace, which was a great choice. We kicked things off by picking two rare Japanese whiskeys from an impressive selection – let me tell you, they were something else.

After that, we dove into a couple of appetizers. They were bursting with flavor and set the bar high. When the main courses arrived, they didn't disappoint. We tried a variety of sushi rolls, and if you're going, don't miss the spider rolls – they're a game changer.

The quality of the food across the board was top-notch, a real testament to the chef's skill. We wrapped up the evening with a dessert plate that showcased a range of treats. Each bite was a delight.

Now, I won't sugarcoat it – Sansaro isn't the cheapest place in town. But here's the kicker: it's absolutely worth it. They've even earned a Michelin star, which speaks volumes about their quality.

The only minor letdown was the interior. I was hoping for a cozier setup and a more appealing decor. However, they're sticking to their roots, offering an authentic Japanese experience with sitting on the floor and eating at small tables.

In a nutshell, Sansaro isn't just a restaurant; it's a food journey. If you're ready to invest a bit more for a truly unforgettable meal, this...