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For me there's a very set way of measuring the quality of sushi. 

1. Is it fresh? I once read that the seaweed should be easy to bite through if it is so this is my marker. If I can get two clean bites I'm winning. Otherwise it's the conversation-killing combo of a mouthful of wasabi-spiked rice. 

2. The fish. My first sushi visit in Munich resulted in a tuna ISO roll made with tinned tuna. TINNED! (this place was close to Hauptbahnhof and cheap as chips - you've been warned). 

And that's it. Fresh ingredients, no food poisoning - it's not difficult to get right, and Sushi Sano proves the point. Located just off Marienplatz and five minutes walk from Sendlinger Tor, this narrow sushi joint is something of an institution so I'm told.

It's known to get really busy but we've been three times now (all in the evening) and have always been seated right away. So, how does it work? You get the menu and mark down what you want. Everything is priced at 1, 1.50 or 2 euros. The cheapness did throw me at first, but it really is good sushi at a very, very reasonable price. 

We've tried the tuna, octopus, squid and salmon and every time it's been fresh and delicious. 

We can't assert that it's the best sushi in town but it's definitely a contender - and so worth a visit. The average we've paid for each sitting has been 7 euros and you can't grumble at that. 

I thought a typical weekend in London revolved around eating, but in Munich - when the city is in lockdown on the Sabbath day - there really are times when that's all there is to do. 

Sunday morning. And if you're not having brunch, coffee or a munching on a pretzel from the bakery in Hauptbahnhof then you need to rethink your priorities. For me Sunday's are all about laundry and coffee. 

Today I spent my second weekend in a row at Tafel & Schwafel on Augustenstraße - and as a Munich newcomer - this cements its status as a new favourite. The open front window, communal wooden table and piles upon piles of Sunday newspapers - all German I think - add to the relaxed atmosphere and distinctly European vibe. 

The menu is simple and the portions large. They serve decaf coffee and understand when you ask for it in English. Today I was seated next to a table of Americans and the last time I went there were some fellow Brits, so I wonder if it's a bit of an expat haunt, either way it's good and I like it.