Buffets in Munich?

Old Dec 17th, 2006, 03:15 AM
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Buffets in Munich?

Do you know of any buffet style restaurants in Munich. The only German foods we know are bratwurst so I figured if we could find a buffet of German foods we would have a better knowledge of what they eat there without spending to many Euros on things we don't care for by ordering from the menu, Thank you.
 
Old Dec 17th, 2006, 03:25 AM
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I didn't see hardly any buffets anywhere in Europe, except at places like Pizza Hut. Why not hit a German restaurant/buffet here in the states to get used to the food before leaving?

That said - spagetti is VERY big in Munich, that is what I usually ate.

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Old Dec 17th, 2006, 03:33 AM
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We live in Arkansas! There are not any German restaurant within 200 miles of us. We tried to go to one in Kansas city (200 miles) a few months ago but it was closed by the time we got there on a sunday.
 
Old Dec 17th, 2006, 03:36 AM
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marche/movenpick is all over munich. it is a buffet style restaurant where you can see everything before you decide. some things are made in front of you so it is not exactly like a long buffet where you scoop your own. more like food kiosks where you can wander around with your tray and choose what you want.

certainly not fine dining but cheap and cheerful and sounds like it fits what you are looking for.
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The department stores like Kaufhof and Karstadt have buffet-style restaurants with a wide choice of German and international food. Quality and prices are acceptable. They usually offer a number of dishes for a fixed price and separate pasta, vegetable and salad counters where you can take as much or as little as you want and pay according to the weight.
The Kaufhof is on the corner of Marienplatz, so impossible to miss. Try that for lunch (come early, as these places tend to be very crowded after 12.15/12.30). The stores close at 8 p.m., so if you want to go for dinner, it has to be an early one.
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Ditto on the Kaufhof suggestion. Certainly not the best German food, but at least it's a very nice selection and relatively cheap.

Or you could order a "Bauernschmaus" (Farmer's platter) which consists of some sausages, a couple of pieces of various meats, sauerkraut and/or Spaetzle (noodles). Every place you go will have a slightly different composition but in my experience it's always a good selection and more than one person can finish.
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go all the way to germany for cheap buffet food, please....what is the point?
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Old Dec 17th, 2006, 05:54 AM
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I am surprised that there aren't German restaurants in Arkansas. But a lot of German food isn't that much different than what you'd expect. Bratwurst, saurkraut, etc. Most of the restaurants we went to served burgers, pasta, chicken, just regular food that you'd find anywhere.

You can certainly try new things there, but you don't have to venture far from what is normal either. I found German food overall to be very close often to what we eat here (unlike, say, France).
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Old Dec 17th, 2006, 07:13 AM
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Thank you richardsonsnm for your commit but no where in my post did I say anything about cheap buffet food, did I?
I was asking if there are buffets of German foods in Munich so we could try them all in one spot instead of single dishes off a menu that we may not like. I don't know where you live pal but the buffets in my town are anything but CHEAP! Brioso Brazil is a Brazilian food buffet that cost $33.50 pp not including drink or Heart of india is a indian food restaurant with a $22.95 buffet including drink and Lin's garden is a Chinese Restaurant with a buffet for $17.95 including drink. All of these restaurants are great and are a wonderful way to sample their country's Cuisine without having to order one of everything from their menu. I guess you were just trying to be cute with your reply to me but next time remember what your mother told you, "if you don't have anything good to say... don't say anything at all" Thank you.
 
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Here's a picture of the Hofbrauhaus. From where this picture was taken, there is a restaurant with outdoor seating that had a buffet. We had lunch there. They had a good variety of foods/desserts/salads. It was actually very good.

http://tinyurl.com/wf2h2

Also, here's a thread about German cuisine. One of my favorites is the schnitzel which usually comes with salad and fries. The jaeger schnitzel (hunter schnitzel) with mushrooms & gravy is the best.

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...2&tid=34858542

You'll enjoy the food in Munich.
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Old Dec 17th, 2006, 07:47 AM
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easy mr dreamer, IMO, i just cannot imagine going to a buffet other than in a hotel, but then again, i'm in the restaurant business, waaaaay too many chinese buffets etc around for my taste. i eat local, not fancy when traveling in europe, and IMO, i'd just relax and go with it, it will all work out even IF you get the ocassion dish you don't like, have a great time and have a great holiday.
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Old Dec 17th, 2006, 08:10 AM
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Not everyone is interested in food. I, for one, don't really give a hoot. The less time, the less money spent is okay by me.

I think Mr Dreamer wants to experiment but was asking for information on how to do that.

Mr Dreamer: The food I ate in Germany was always excellent in quality and reasonably priced. I pretty much chose randomly and was able to try a decent variety of food. I know that breakfast buffets at the hotels (we stayed mostly at very small hotels) were all quite large and varied. Everything from meat to cheese to fruit, etc was given. All good!
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Old Dec 17th, 2006, 10:49 AM
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The only buffets I have seen in Germany have been at hotels for breakfast.

Why not simply get yourself a little book that translates what the food is so you can order what you want? Berlitz has a pocket sized book divided by country that not only translates the names of foods but describes common menu items and methods of cooking.

I certainly hope you're not stuck with bratwurst (which is often a snack sold at food stands on the street rather than a meal) for your whole trip.
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"no where in my post did I say anything about cheap buffet food, did I?" Sorry, but it was a natural assumption since in most of your other threads you do stress that you are not a rich man, are asking for the cheapest way to get in from the airport, looking for Paris dinners under €25 and where to find inexpensive breakfasts.

So - now that we have agreed that mixed messages were sent - - -

I would not go to a buffet (budget or no budget) except for lunch time in some museums that have good casual cafes that are sometimes buffet style. Just go to regular restaurants - the waiter will speak English and willl help you pick things you'll like.
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Old Dec 17th, 2006, 11:18 AM
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In Berlin, although I didn't go to these places, apparently many restaurants have very reasonable all-day Sunday brunches, which are done buffet-style. Perhaps such a thing exists in Munich too.
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You like beer, I assume? Just go to any beer garden, and they will have BBQ chickens on the spit. You like chicken, I assume?
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you might also wish to visit the Viktualienmarkt for lunch. it is easy to choose and point at the market stalls. right behind marienplats so very central.
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Old Dec 17th, 2006, 11:41 AM
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that would be 'marienplatz', of course
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Old Dec 17th, 2006, 12:09 PM
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Dear janisj
I never asked about the cheapest transportation to our hotel from the airport, I asked if the FA bus stops close to it and if I get a discount on it for flying FA. I never asked about where to find inexpensive breakfasts I asked if the breakfast at our hotel is worth the price. I was asking about dinners for two for around 50 Euro with out wine or beer which is about $65.00 in the USA which is not cheap. while It's true I have said we are on a budget I don't believe I gave the impression we are looking for hot dogs and chips, did I? This is our vacation and I'll asked the questions I feel will best suit our needs and if you don't have an answer or you feel my topics don't go along with how you vacation or how much you spend on meals then just go to the next post. I am getting great information from the other KIND fodorites who understand me but thanx for your commits.
 
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Thanks budman and nytraveler I looked at the web site for the Hofbrauhaus with the menu in English and it looks great. It will be our first dinner in Munich I bet. I am trying to find a Berlitz translation book, I will go to Walmart to see if they sell it there.
 

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