My husband and I recently dined here for my birthday. We enjoyed tall, draft beers at the crowded bar and waited about 20 minutes for a table. Our waitress was efficient, fast and polite. We shared... More

My husband and I recently dined here for my birthday. We enjoyed tall, draft beers at the crowded bar and waited about 20 minutes for a table. Our waitress was efficient, fast and polite. We shared the pickled herring appetizer - delicious and plentiful. I had potato pancakes as my entree (three with applesauce), and found them to be a bit over deep-fried. Nothing a side of sour cream couldn't enhance, but Suppenkuche prepares them differently from most places I have been: shredded and pan-sauteed. Here they are more like little nests of potato, deep-fried to a crisp. Good, but not what I expected. I enjoyed a side of traditional German spatzle noodles: fluffy, sliced dough, boiled then sauteed. Excellent. My husband's braised beef entree (a good-sized portion) featured a side of cranberries plus spatzle noodles and red cabbage. I was disappointed that they do not offer more variety of wursts, like other German restaurants I have been to in the past. I also wish they had more traditional desserts, like Sacre torte or Schaum torte, though they were featuring an Apfel Strudel special. Overall, Suppenkuche has very good food. The noise level rose as we continued our meal. The decor is simple and they seat family style, which might not be good for an intimate date. We lucked out, getting seated next to a polite, happy table of three. There were a few kid tables, but the host (who was professional and nice - even asked about our meal midway through) seemed conscious of how he grouped waiting parties. The place filled up as we were leaving about 9 pm, and there was a long wait outside. Total for the 2 of us: 4 large beers, herring appetizer, 1 beef entree, 1 side pancakes, 1 side spatzle = $62. before tips.
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This was my second time at Zuppenkueche and I enjoyed it! The first time I was brought by a friend's dad who was a regular so we decided to go back after about 10 years. It didn't disappoint! They... More

This was my second time at Zuppenkueche and I enjoyed it! The first time I was brought by a friend's dad who was a regular so we decided to go back after about 10 years. It didn't disappoint! They have a huge beer selection, and do an Octoberfest in late September (apparently more authentic) with beers that are non-standard. I got the pea soup (a bit too creamy for my taste, but good) and potato pancakes. This restaurant serves family style so we were seated with another couple and their food looked great too. It is definitely a fun experience whether for a drink or a meal.
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Having lived in Munich for two years, there's something comforting about Bavarian cuisine. When it's done exceptionally well, it's a play of tender roasted meats, rich sauces and handmade dumplings... More

Having lived in Munich for two years, there's something comforting about Bavarian cuisine. When it's done exceptionally well, it's a play of tender roasted meats, rich sauces and handmade dumplings that can't be beat. When it's done any less than perfect, it's a heavy, gloppy mess that sits like a bowling ball in your gut for the better part of the week. There lies the dichotomy of Suppenkueche - over the past 13 years, I've had amazing Bavarian dinners there that could stand up to Munich's best, and I've had meals that left me searching the medicine cabinet for an Alka Seltzer. The good news is that yesterday's meal was back on the good side - Jaegerschnitzel, a pounded pork cutlet pan fried with a mushroom sauce, with spaetzle that were light, fluffy and perfectly buttery. I accompanied this with a selection of beer ranging from a northern Koenig Pils to a Muenchner Maibock from Hofbraeuhaus. Can I give the restaurant four stars? I'd love to as the menu is traditional, and every German I bring in agrees that it smells like home. However, high prices for beer and inconsistency in the food quality keeps me from giving that elusive fourth star.
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Suppenkuche put its stake in the ground before Hayes Street got cool. And now it fits right in. The environs are great- benches, soft lighting, and group style eating. The beer selection is superb,... More

Suppenkuche put its stake in the ground before Hayes Street got cool. And now it fits right in. The environs are great- benches, soft lighting, and group style eating. The beer selection is superb, the menu is really interesting.Lots of meat but also a superb lentil soup and spatzle can make a vegetarians night!
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