Haxnbauer - Munich

So good we went for dinner twice, and we only stayed in Munich for ten days. We don't even have limited German, and we found they were reasonably friendly.

Just ate there about 2 days ago 12/30... found it to be quiet and beautiful - seemed authentic, and we partook of the knuckles, both pork and veal. I also have limited German, but no problems, very friendly. And actually, it is not a "zu mitnehmen" place at all. Worth a try!

As the name indicated, the only meals I ever consumed there where pork shoulders (Schweinshaxn). In theory they prepare the pork shoulder in the way it’s supposed to be prepared. But 2 weeks ago I had an early dinner, and the pork shoulder was well done to say the least, which means dry meat on the outside. Since I have eaten there before, I recommend a better timing. E.g. rather at the end of the rush hour. This assures that the pork shoulder is not dries out. A constant disappointment to me are the potato dumplings, made from cooked rather raw potatoes. But that’s just my opinion and I could be wrong.

I ended up at Haxnbauer during the Wisen this year. We were fortunate enough to sit with some locals in the Pualaner tent who told us about Haxnbauer and the next day we stopped in. We were lucky in that we went early 11:30 am because 20 minutes later there was a line of 50 people outside as the place had filled up. I had previously had Schwienshaxen at 3 other places - the Paulaner tent, the HB, and at the Chinese garden - Haxnbauer was the best - however I can easily understand the comments previous of a dry Hax late in the day given the prep. I must say though, the highlight of Haxnbauer is the mushroom soup! I have been pestering them with emails for the recipe to no reply!!!! I have tried to make it at home and am starting to get close - the trick is in reducing the mushrooms with pork fat rather than butter. My next attempt will include a touch of sour cream too. Haxnbauer is a must for any Munich visit!

hi, I ate there went a few years ago. Our English was limited since we are latinos. And we were discussing in Spanish what to order. What a surprise when the man who was taking the order start to speak in fluent Spanish!! he asked us about or country, or trip, and gave some advice about places to visit in Munich, It was one of the best experiences and the food was really delicious at a reasonable price.