Weißes Bräuhaus im Tal, Munich (Tal 7)

Weißes Bräuhaus im Tal (Tal 7, München)

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Situated just a couple of minutes away from Marienplatz (and around the corner of the Hofbräuhaus), this place is always a good choice, if you are looking for good Bavarian food and beer. Although it is packed with tourists, you´ll find just as many locals here, who do enjoy the restaurant´s home-brewed, well reputed Schneider Weiße beer and also some genuine traditional dishes, which are getting rare on Munich´s menus, these days.
To spell it out right away: The Bräuhaus is certainly not specializing in sausages, so the listings on the menu are but a few. You´ll find two pairs of Schweinswürstl with Sauerkraut (7,90 Euro), cold Wurstsalat with raw Onion Rings ( 6,90 Euro), Kälberne Milzwurst with Potato Salad (9,20 Euro) and the butcher´s platter, „Unsere Metzgerplatte“ (13,40 Euro) which we were heading for, as this is offering the ideal starter kit for sausage lovers: five different kinds of sausages, sauerkraut and boiled potatoes. The sausage crew on this plate is composed of a surprisingly good Wiener (with a well defined smoked aroma) and slightly spicy Debreziner (that could actually take a little more spice), an average, mild Wollwurst (admittedly never my favorite – better try that before the Debreziner) and the slightly disappointing Schweinswürstl. The latter come in opulent sizes out of the Bräuhaus pan, with none of the lure of sausages roasted on open fire.
Anyhow, if you want to get an idea of the Bavarian sausage scenery, the Metzgerplatte is an ideal start, giving you a cross section of some of the most popular stuff. With one exception, though: the Münchner Weißwurst (2,40 Euro per sausage) is missing and does´t fit in with the rest. It´s served only till 12 o´clock at noon, like it used to be done all over Munich in the past.
As we came for dinner, we didn´t have that option. Another reason to return soon. Finally, a few words on the side dishes. We didn´t mind the potatoes, but frankly, a little more Kraut would have been nice. The Sauerkraut was fine, not excellent.
To sum it up: The Weißes Bräuhaus is a must see for anyone interested in tradition Bavarian food and beverages. And their Metzgerplatte will be a nice start for your sausage tour around town. Get ready for more soon ...