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sansaro
SushiSushiSashimiWashokuOmakaseFine DiningMichelinMaxvorstadtAmalienpassageSake
Munich's most refined and relaxed fine dining: sansaro in the idyllic Amalienpassage combines authentic Japanese culinary philosophy with serious sake expertise — Michelin Selected since 2007.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Maxvorstadt
- Since
- 2007
- Chef
- Riichiro Matsui
- Owner
- Alexander Reinelt
Plate № 06
About
Alexander Reinelt, Japanologist and founder of SUSHIYA GmbH, opened sansaro in the Amalienpassage in the heart of Munich's university quarter in 2007. The name 'sansaro' means 'three-way crossing' in Japanese — an apt reference to the junction of Türkenstraße, Amalienstraße and Adalbertstraße. A wholly Japanese kitchen team under head chef Riichiro Matsui crafts organic and hand-selected ingredients into immaculate edomae sushi and the seasonal omakase menu 'Journey to Japan'. Since 2022, the Michelin Guide has listed sansaro as Selected, explicitly praising its outstanding sake selection and washoku approach.
Neighborhood & visiting
sansaro sits in Maxvorstadt, one of Munich's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Michelin Selected since 2022 — Munich's most established Japanese sushi institution
- Seasonal omakase menu 'Journey to Japan' — five courses with sake pairing
- Idyllic courtyard terrace in the Amalienpassage — complete with Japanese maple trees
- Outstanding sake and Japanese whisky selection
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Frequently asked
About sansaro
- Is sansaro an authentic sushi restaurant in Munich?
- Yes — sansaro is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for sushi in Munich: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is sansaro located?
- sansaro is located at Amalienstraße 89, 80799 München, Munich, Germany in the Maxvorstadt neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at sansaro?
- sansaro accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at sansaro?
- sansaro sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for sushi of this format in Munich.
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