Munich, April 30 – The renowned Haxnbauer restaurant in Munich’s Tal district is shaking up its offerings with a new concept: ‘Bavarian Bites’ served every Monday. This innovative approach, featuring traditional Bavarian delicacies in small portions, aims to attract both locals and tourists, especially on a day when many city center restaurants remain closed.
New Culinary Direction Under Head Chef Carolin Knöpfle
Since March, the kitchen at Haxnbauer has been under the direction of Carolin Knöpfle, born in 1994 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Knöpfle, who trained at the prestigious Hotel Traube Tonbach and gained international experience in Switzerland and Italy, emphasizes homemade quality in her new menu. “Everything is homemade,” she states, highlighting her commitment to authentic flavors.
A ‘Tapas’ Concept for Bavarian Cuisine
The ‘Bavarian Bites’ concept, dubbed ‘Kloane Teller, großer G’schmack’ (Small Plates, Big Taste) by host Constantin Wahl, draws inspiration from the Spanish tapas tradition. It allows diners to sample a wide array of Bavarian dishes in one sitting. Wahl notes, “Lots of delicious treats to enjoy.” The idea is to create a communal dining experience, perfect for friends, families, and tourists eager to explore Bavarian culinary heritage.
The ‘Bavarian Bites’ Menu: Options and Offerings
A total of 26 different ‘Bavarian Bites’ are available, ranging from classic Wurstsalat (sausage salad) in a glass to dumplings with sauce, beef roulade slices, various pork knuckle preparations, and vegetarian options like small snack plates, Kasspatzn (cheese noodles), and coleslaw. To assist diners, tables on Mondays are set with paper placemats featuring photos of the dishes.
The pricing structure for the ‘Bavarian Bites’ is as follows:
- Haxn-Beginner: 19 Euros for three Bavarian tapas.
- A bisserl mehra geht scho: 25 Euros for four Bavarian Bites.
- I trau mi wos: 29 Euros for five tapas.
- Hau nei, so vui wie Du schaffst: 39 Euros for an all-you-can-eat experience from the entire menu.
Each ‘Bavarian Bites’ order also includes a pretzel, butter, and a complimentary honey schnapps (Honig-Willi).
Affordable Beer and Future Outlook
To complement the meal, Haxnbauer offers a half-liter of light beer for 4.80 Euros until the end of June. Constantin Wahl explains this pricing strategy: “With this, we want to pass on the reduced VAT, at least for beer, to our customers.” He notes that increased food prices prevent similar reductions on dishes. The new concept is expected to revitalize Monday evenings at the restaurant and further solidify Haxnbauer’s position as a culinary landmark in Munich.
