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Munich's best Bavarian food: 9 delicious dishes

Heading to the capital of southern Germany for work or finding that you have a long layover there? Or maybe you just feel like enjoying a long weekend in Munich, known for its beautiful countryside, fresh air, and, most importantly, the best Bavarian food! No need to worry as Flightgate Munich Airport Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals, has you covered. Located a short 30-minute drive, or a comfortable 30-minute train commute to Munich city center, our airport hotel is the perfect base to get a taste, literally and figuratively, of all that Munich has to offer. To get to the city center, the Hallbergmoos train station is a 10-minute walk from the hotel, and a train service to Marienplatz, the central square of Munich, runs every 20 minutes. Before you head off and get blown away by Bavarian's pretzels, cheese, noodles, and all things yum, read on to get a sneak peek at the delicious dishes that await you!

03 May 2023 4 min to read

1. Müncher Weiβwurst (white sausage)

One of the most iconic meals in Bavaria has a hidden superpower; it is the perfect hangover cure. These white sausages are made of a mix of veal, pork, and spices. Sweet mustard on the side is not optional and a Hegeweizen beer isn’t either. Welcome to the best breakfast of your life.

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2. Bavarian Leberkäse (liver meatloaf)

The Bavarian Leberkäse is practically bread where the flour is swapped out for proteins that are, surprisingly, not liver! Beef, pork, lard, water, and salt are mixed together to make this dense concoction that is normally eaten on bread. Be sure to try the crispy outer bits as they are the best.

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3. Bavarian pretzel

So, we all love pretzels. These mammoth, salt-encrusted goodies are best served warm, and they are crunchy on the outside and gooey on the inside. Yum.

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4. Spaetzle

Noodles may be a serious comfort food that is hard to go past, but the Bavarian-style 'noodles', Spaetzle, will have you daydreaming. Like mac and cheese, these gooey little bundles drowning in cheese will bring you more happiness than you could ever imagine. Want to try them out yourself? Try this recipe.

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5. Leberknödelsuppe (Liver dumpling soup)

For those fond of liver, this traditional dumpling soup is a staple served in many Bavarian restaurants. The dumplings are made of liver and flour and can be shaped like Spaetzle or as large balls.

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6. Münchner schnitzel

Wondering what else to eat in Munich? No trip to Bavaria, or Germany to be fair, is complete without trying out a traditional Bavarian schnitzel. Typically, German schnitzel is breaded fried veal or pork, served with spätzel, potato and cucumber salad, or fries. In Munich in particular, the cutlets are brushed with a combination of sweet mustard and horseradish. Absolutely delicious - if we may say so ourselves!

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7. Obazda

Cheese dip as a side to beer is never a bad idea and is hard to beat, but not if you are Bavarian! Obazda is made from aged cheese, a lot of butter, spices and a dash of beer. To top it off, this is normally spread on those enormous pretzels, meaning you are going to get to eat a whole lot of it. Serve it up to your friends next time they are over with What's4Eats' recipe.

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8. Bavarian Donut

Anything deep-fried, covered in sugar, and stuffed with fruity jam or vanilla cream is going to be good. Bavarian doughnuts may not be news to you, but have you ever wondered what a real one tastes like? Can't wait until you touch down in the land of fantastic food? Try this recipe.

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9. Semmelknoedel (Bread dumplings)

Got a little extra gravy on your plate? That is where Semmelknoedel comes in. These bread dumplings act as an edible sponge to get every last drop of goodness off your plate. Why use boring bread when you can use bread infused with onion and garlic? A Feast for the Eyes has a recipe to show you how to make them at home.

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While you enjoy some of the best Bavarian traditional food with a refreshingly cold Bavarian beer on the side, take a step back and relax at Flightgate Munich Airport Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals. After a busy day at work, or after enjoying the sights and some of the delicious dishes described above, why not blow off some steam at our fitness center? Otherwise, have an appetizing drink or a tasty snack at our own Flightgate Restaurant & Bar; there is a rich assortment of local dishes, like currywurst, while during the summer you can live the best life by sipping on our monthly drink specials on the open terrace! Discover Munich's culinary delights while making Flightgate Munich Airport Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals, your home away from home.

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