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Sushiya Sansaro - Restaurant in Maxvorstadt, Munich
Restaurant

Sushiya Sansaro

Tatami sushi and seasonal kaiseki tucked inside the Amalienpassage.

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Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Maxvorstadt |
$$$ Upscale for Restaurant
|
Tue–Sat 18:00–23:00; closed Sun–Mon
| Last reviewed: May 2026

Sansaro, the name means three-way crossing, is the most considered Japanese room in Munich outside of the hotel circuit, hidden in the Adalberthof courtyard of the Amalienpassage off Türkenstraße. Open since 2006 and Michelin-recognised since 2024, the kitchen runs proper sushi and sashimi alongside a seasonal multi-course Journey to Japan menu (five to seven courses, changes with each season). The room offers tatami seating where you sit shoeless on rice-straw mats, plus standard tables and a small terrace under Japanese fan maples in summer. Organic-certified, restrained, and entirely free of the all-you-can-eat sushi tier that plagues much of Munich's Japanese scene.

Editor's Tip

Ask for tatami if you want the full experience, you eat shoeless, low to the ground, the way the room was designed. Book the seasonal Journey to Japan menu (March-May spring edition is currently running) over à la carte; it's where the kitchen shows what it can do. Walk into the courtyard from Amalienstraße, the entrance is easy to miss.

At a Glance

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Historic Monuments, Garden View

Views & Setting

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Historic Monuments, Garden View

View Quality

Good

Indoor Terrace

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Sushiya Sansaro, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.

Where is Sushiya Sansaro?
Sushiya Sansaro is located in Maxvorstadt, Munich, Amalienstraße 89, 80799 München.
What are the opening hours of Sushiya Sansaro?
Sushiya Sansaro is open Tue–Sat 18:00–23:00; closed Sun–Mon.
What is Sushiya Sansaro best for?
Sushiya Sansaro is especially popular for Serious Sushi, Kaiseki Curiosity, Quiet Dinner.

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