Most of us walk in and out of the Hauptbahnhof and seldom notice the goodies hiding in this supermarket or what may pass as one here in Munich. Yes, the fruits are tastier, the variety of basic staples bigger and ok, the steaks better than anything at the other places around town (with the exception of the Viktualienmarkt or Frische Paradies).
But what those of us who once in a while are seduced to shop there definitely pass up is the open kitchen sections of the store. What?!? Open kitchens? Yeah, right there as you enter on the right hand side, tucked in a corner is what could very well be a 1/4 star Michelin restaurant. OK, I may be taking it a 1/4 star too far. But the "restaurant", while simple in its look and fare (all fish) is actually one hell of a good place to grab lunch.
Ingredients come naturally from its seafood section and the cooking is mostly North Sea inspired, but I will tell you this: their one secret, and one I have frequently seen being repeatedly asked for by most customers and myself is the fish soup.
Hangover cure to some, light power lunch to others, this simple yet potent fare has people standing around waiting for patrons to quickly vacate the premises and sit down to enjoy this delicacy.
I have so far identified only the salmon as one of its main ingredients, yet all the other ones are present in nice large chunks, swimming in a stew that must have taken hours to thicken such as it is presented to you. Accompany it with a 2CL glass of wine from the many on offer and you have yourself a very decent, healthy and tasty lunch.
Oh yeah, prices are surprisingly not too bad. The bowl of soup is about 7,90EUR and is big enough to leave you satisfied.
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