"Went to St. Martiner Weinhausel about a week ago with my family and some family friends, and we left very impressed. Lunch was so enjoyable we came the next day for lunch again. I’ve summarised both meals into one review. From the menu, u can...tell the chef has had experience from other countries. We're indeed surprised when we saw satay and briyani rice listed. Besides these exotic dishes from Asia, there were also other entries like Ravioli, French thin-crust pizza etc. The extensive menu naturally piqued our curiosity to test these dishes from back home, hence we decided to order many dishes to share. Our starters came and we're amazed by the Cream of Peas Soup, Chicken Satay, Ratatouille Ravioli and Boiled Beef Fillet Jelly. I was naturally excited about the Chicken Satay, keen to learn how Satay made in a small German wine village matches up against the good old street food of Malaysia and Singapore. The meat was extremely tender and moist, dipped in sauce, exuded a taste of back home for me. I’ve to give special mention to the Beef Jelly, it was a very, very good combination of thin tender beef slices fused with firm jelly, leaving a refreshing taste in your mouth. As a starter, it surely whet our appetite! The Ravioli was also something (I’m usually more of a fan of non-stuffed pasta), but the texture and taste of the Ravioli left me wondering why I haven’t been eating more Ravioli. When in Sankt Martin, one has to try the wine. And why wait till the main course when u can pair aperitifs to your starters! We’d both the Gewürtraminer Tonic Hugo. The Tonic was light and refreshing, as my wife put it, like a “breath of fresh air” (except in your mouth perfect for the beautiful summer day. Typically enough, my wife couldn’t resist and quickly gulped down most of it…The Hugo was slightly stronger though, but it was very good as well. As for main courses, u have to try the Pork Cheeks, Briyani, Rack of Lamb and Pork Cheeks. Like the Satay, I was impressed with the Briyani too. The coloured fragrant rice with light spices was neither too wet nor dry, and pair with the rest of the dish, definitely can make missing home food a non-issue! The Lamb was really delicious. Tender and superbly savoury, we’re left fighting who to take the last piece. The Pork Cheeks, from the Daily Specials’ menu, was extremely soft and flavourful. Other items worth mentioning are the home-made fries. It wasn’t just my friend’s old who couldn’t resist it, but none of us, including my friend’s parents could resist them! I’ve understood that the chef has plied his trade in the kitchens of Germany, Switzerland, Singapore and Africa, and it’s absolutely remarkable to have manged to infuse his menu and dishes with tastes from different corners of the world with such great effect. Service was prompt and attentive and decor and comfort was great. If u’re ever in Sankt Martin, be it for some good German wine or just passing through town, be sure to make a stop at this restaurant."
