Well, it's too bad both of those were kind of a miss :/ I can definitely see how Biergarten wouldn't be for everyone. I enjoyed it when I went, but you definitely need to like German food
And I'm not sure I even ate much that was super "German," anyway! I just remember liking the desserts a lot
And pretzel bread!
I honestly probably should take my Beirgarten experience as a learning experience, and start trying to take actual notes. I'm sure there were SOME things I liked. I definitely remember I wasn't feeling well during dinner though, or else I would have ordered alcohol. I clearly remember just sticking to water. So I'm sure that effected my enjoyment of the food as well, and my ability to remember what few items I did enjoy. (I think I remember liking the chicken legs from the kids section, because I'm an overgrown toddler.)
Now that I'm thinking about it, I also remember that the line for both sides of the buffet was STUPID LONG, too. As somebody who doesn't do well standing for long periods of time, that made things problematic for me, too. But there wasn't anything to be done for it, really... Just another symptom of how unseasonably CROWDED everything was that week!
At least the Tikka at Yak & Yeti sounds like it would be good if you like the flavors, but sorry it wasn't a hit for you! I hate it when I get flustered by a menu and end up ordering something totally out of character. It rarely works out well for me.
Normally I choose really well off menus! I have no idea what got into on that afternoon! I did great with the appetizer, but then for my entree I just got weird.
However, now you have good knowledge for future trips and can avoid/order better options!
Yes, I'll definitely know better for next time! And I would absolutely go back to either restaurant, as there was nothing at all wrong with the quality of the food! I would definitely try Yak & Yeti again for myself, and Biergarten if I was traveling with somebody who really really wanted to go. At least now I'll know what to expect, and be able to make better choices!
I love Yak and Yeti, but I can totally see how you'd be thrown off with one of the wild dishes there. I hate when I order the wrong thing. Ahhhhh. I considered ordering the tikka masala last time as well but I was nervous I wouldn't like it. That appetizer looks soooo good! I have only ever had potstickers, out of the bunch, but the whole dish looks like it was presented really nicely. Yum!
Yes, I'm a big fan of dum sum style apps, so I was super pleased! The tikka masala, I don't know what I was thinking.
I always think that burger looks delicious - even without the bun and slaw
Justin always gets the sweet and sour chicken, he loves it. Good choices all around! I always intend to get the wontons but I haven't yet.. For shame!!
Same! I hated that we were too full for the wontons! Maybe in October I'll make up for it and go JUST for those!
Biergarten does look good, we're going to try it for the first time on our next trip. If anything I'll just load up on beer, pretzel bread, and strudel.
The food is good quality, there's not a thing wrong with it! The flavors just weren't my cuppa. I hope you enjoy it!
That looks really good! My DH would be all over it!
Me and Mark tore it up! Sadly, ever bit of it had gluten, so none for Debby. She has a small appetite anyhow though, so it was fine.
Was the tikka spicy? I've never had Indian food so I'm kinda scared of it being really spicy, but it looks good from the pic!
No, not even a tiny bit spicy! And believe me, I'm a HUUUUGE wussy girl when it comes to spice... I can't handle even a little tiny bit. Sometimes people will have me try something and be all like "No no, it's not spicy at all," so I try it and then I am all:
"OMG YOU DIRTY FILTHY LIAR, I HATE YOU AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY, IT'S LIKE CHERNOBYL IN MY MOUTH, HOLY CRAP I'M GOING TO DIE, HOW DARE YOU, FLAMES THERE'S ACTUAL FLAMES COMING ROLLING OFF MY TONGUE LIKE A GD DRAGON, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD GIVE ME WATER OR I WILL KILL YOU WHILE YOU SLEEP."
Seriously. I can't handle spicy. And the tikka masala was fine.
Bummer that you weren't into the food so much at Biergarten. I think it looks pretty good though!
It LOOKS great! And it probably tastes great to most people! They wasn't a thing wrong with it, and I would never discourage anybody from trying it. It just wasn't for me!
DH has some German in his background, so would likely love Biergarten, but he would not enjoy the seating arrangements either. I can tolerate German food if I must, but I suspect I'd enjoy a good burger just as much. I guess I'm a bit unadventurous at times - if I'm paying $$$, I want to make sure it's something I'll like! I'm glad you were at least able to enjoy the chicken tikka masala - it does look good, and I like how the sauce is not all over everything.
I'm always fairly adventurous, and it usually works out for me, but not always. This days eats were a perfect example of that.
I am 'meh' about German food as well, but was super happy with all the shots they offered for grown-ups. Apfelschnapps, Bärenjäger with bourbon...I even tried the Jägermeister, which didn't taste as disgusting as I remember from my younger days. We also had the Schöfferhofer Grapefruit hefeweizen (only available at the stand outside the restaurant), which is only 2.5% alcohol and very light and refreshing on a hot Florida day. My husband's family is German and Norwegian, so we'll be eating here again in May...though I could give it a miss.
See, I had big beer plans like that! I wasn't feeling well though, so I stuck to water, which was a bummer. If I ever do go back, hopefully I'll be able to partake of the adult beverages a bit more!
The only reason to go the Biergarten is for the Grapefruit Hefeweizen, and maybe the entertainment. All the meats, pickled sides, and casseroles are kind of mushy, overly salty, and not great. The apple strudel is okay.
Defintely going to at least try that Grapefruit Hefeweizen if nothing else if I ever find myself there again!
Love the update!
I have been wanting to try Yak and Yeti for a couple years now (a big part of it is that wonton dessert, LOL) We did eat at the CS one on our last trip and it was a big hit with my DH and my Dad, I liked it too. Our go-to place at AK is Flame Tree but we wanted something different this time.
Same! I had planned on us going to Flame Tree, but we'd hit quite a bit of BBQ already in the trip, so I had to think on my feet. I was really happy that gift card lead me to Yak & Yeti, because it was definitely a cool experience!
We love the Biergarten! I am not a fan of sausages or a lot of the meats but I like the roast pork, I love the spaetzle and red cabbage is really good too (athough my MIL makes it at home so I could have it almost anytime). they usually have a good soup (they had a really good cauliflower soup a couple trips ago) and I could make a meal out of the pretzel rolls, LOL. They make a good mac and cheese too.
Yeah, there was certainly enough that I didn't leave hungry or anything. I would go back if I was with somebody who REALLY wanted to go, it just won't even be my suggestion.
I dont like german food either..but we always go to Biergaten...I sort of scoot around the real German stuff..and go for americanized food....I like one type of sausage, I get the potato leek soup (if it is there) some salmon, chicken, and some of the salads..I know ..to much money to skirt around the food ...but hubby likes it ...
thanks for your review
Definitely too much money for skirting, I agree!
But I still would certainly go back if I were with somebody who really wanted to go. There was enough there that I could eat so that I didn't leave hungry or anything. When all else fails, there's always the kids section, right?
I'm sure I'll enjoy it more if I ever go again because now I'll know better what to expect!
This looks so awesome...I would want to order that alone and just have it for my meal!
That wouldn't be a bad idea at all! It was certainly delicious! Mark and I shared it, and really enjoyed it!
Sorry you weren't happy with your entree choice, and weren't feeling Biergarten either...oh well. Win some and lose some.
Usually I win when it comes to FOOD! I can't be too upset about losing on this day!
