I really enjoyed the Schnitzel vom Schwäbisch-Hällischen Landschwein~Slices of pork marinated with mustard and horseradish, fried to a golden, yet tender crisp, with a generous squeeze of lemon depending on how you like it. You will find a small pot of berries on the side and I do suggest you drop a few on each bite! Served with a side of potato radish salad, and let me warn you, if you are looking for something sweet, this aint it! The radish gives this salad a spicy bite, what you are used to as “German Potato Salad” isn’t this at all and how wonderful is that! A must is always the red cabbage that is simmered in spices yet remains firm to the fork, and has a slightly sweet finish.

This restaurant is famous for its potato dumplings, which I learned afterwards because I don’t usually do restaurant research until I get home and provide tips for readers. I go in with an empty stomach and an open mind ready to handle whatever is placed in front of me with enthusiasm! So if you aren’t a fan of vinegar based potato salad and you want to play it safe, order the potato dumplings instead.

You will find Schnitzel in many forms across Germany and surrounding European countries, try it with gravy, mushrooms, or rolled and fried with ham and cheese!

The service here was such a pleasant experience, we rolled up and saw two young black men managing the outside patio, turns out one spent lots of time in New York and also went to college in Nevada! Both born and raised in Germany, but were very happy to connect and share their own personal experiences of time in the states! Both provided a few suggestions about where to hang out during Oktoberfest, and claimed that their restaurant has a tent and consigned on having the best beer and food!

Sadly I neglected to write down their names, but nonetheless these gentlemen exceeded standards in service and kindness, even if you are not familiar with German cuisine, they will suggest something that you might enjoy based on your personal tastes. If you don’t enjoy the food, that is fine, but please keep that opinion to yourself if you can’t express those sentiments in a way that is not offensive.

This restaurant is a favorite among the locals, nestled in a residential neighborhood where patrons ride up on bicycles with babies on the back to eat dinner joined by their grandparents, so have some respect and conduct yourself with decorum. You will not see diners glued to their cell phones, talking loudly, or playing social media videos, while eating they are enjoying the company of others and you should be doing the same!

So if you find yourself in Munich, looking for a place to enjoy a delicious traditional German dinner, check out Wirtshaus in der Au! Enjoy

Unnerved Traveler