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Mraz & Sohn brings a borderless Austro-Fusion approach to the Brigittenau district of Vienna. Father and son chefs Markus and Lukas Mraz run a strictly twelve-course tasting menu that turns local tradition upside down. Their kitchen follows a nose-to-tail and fin-to-head philosophy. This commitment to whole ingredients shapes every plate they send out.
Guests encounter playful reversals like sour Beuschelsalat prepared as a ceviche or lamb shoulder grilled alongside black walnut hoisin sauce. The kitchen’s Austrian fusion style continues with sepia tartare seasoned by Szechuan pepper and fingerlime, followed by langoustine thermidor finished with parmesan hollandaise and truffle. Each course costs a flat rate of €188.88 that includes still water. A carefully selected wine list runs parallel to these rich flavors throughout the evening.
Ingredients arrive at the table in neighborhood shopping carts before settling onto handcrafted ceramic plates. This borderless fusion approach pairs naturally with the room’s relaxed layout and straightforward service. The team’s inventive cooking earned an 18.5 score from Gault&Millau in their recent publication. Diners appreciate how the pacing allows each dish to build momentum without feeling rushed.
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Much of what Markus and Lukas Mraz send out from their kitchen as culinary jewels borders closely on magic. And this is not meant negatively; the "Menu chez Mraz" is truly magical: a dozen courses that rarely lack wit and never lack flavor, where classic pairings are placed in new contexts (sour tripe salad à la Ceviche!) and unheard-of experiments turn into instant classics (grilled lamb rack with black walnut hoisin!). The Mraz brothers stand firmly rooted in the Brigittenau and embark on a sensory journey: ingredients are presented in a neighborhood style using a shopping trolley, plated on avant-garde ceramics, and cooked without boundaries – representative of three highlights among many: cuttlefish tartare with Sichuan pepper and finger lime, lobster Thermidor with parmesan hollandaise and truffle, and krapfen with fig coffee semifreddo and sumac sugar. The atmosphere is excellent, the wine pairing inspiring, and the verdict is clear: you just have to love the Mraz family. Address: Wallensteinstraße 59, 1200 Vienna, Austria. Contact: 01 330 45 94, restaurant@mrazundsohn.at, https://www.mrazundsohn.at/. Opening Hours: Mon–Fri from 7 PM. Best regards, versatile team of chefs Markus & Lukas Mraz
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