„As long as as there’s data and Chinese food in the world, I’m okay.“; Mylin Fusion House
There are those evenings that don’t come about through months of planning, but from a single scrolling moment. A few seconds of Instagram, a Reel, a well-lit room, steaming plates – and suddenly you know: That’s where we’re going. That’s exactly how it was with our date night at MyLin Fusion.
Or rather: at mylin.
Anyone who knows me knows: I love Ebi. I really do. That feeling of „trying my way through the menu and then happily rolling home.“ When we discovered mylin on Instagram, our expectations were clear: similar, but cooler. More modern. Maybe a bit more sophisticated. A place that can do date night without being too loud. Spoiler alert: it got… interesting.
Seventh district
& first impression
Mylin is located in the seventh district, tucked away on a side street. No loud „Look at me!“, no big sign, but rather the understated elegance that has become so appreciated in Vienna. You arrive, glance left and right briefly – and suddenly you’re inside. We’re greeted by a room that immediately makes an impression. Dark wood, simple furniture, nothing cluttered. Everything seems deliberately chosen, no unnecessary frills. And then there’s that wall – a large Asian drawing that dominates the room without overwhelming it. Cool, urban, full of character. Mylin understands design, it has to be said.
It was our first time there, and the waiter noticed immediately. Friendly and calm, he explained the concept to us. Everything is ordered via tablet. No slips of paper, no traditional ordering, just click, select, and submit. And then there’s that sentence that sticks with you: „The food will be at your table in 12 minutes at the latest.“ Twelve minutes. I look at my husband, he looks at me – skepticism and curiosity are perfectly balanced. mylin sets the bar high even before the first bite is eaten.
Extensive menu
& appetizers
The selection at mylin seems enormous at first glance – and in a way, it is. Many dishes, many options, many combinations. And yet, you quickly realize: it’s always the same ingredients, just interpreted differently. That’s not a bad thing in itself; on the contrary, it creates a cohesive theme. But: my husband can’t tolerate fish. And suddenly, this vast menu shrinks. What still seems exciting to me becomes manageable for him. mylin is definitely fish-heavy – if you love that, this is the place for you; if not, you’ll have to do a bit of searching.
We start systematically with appetizers and soups. Everything is very relaxed. The portions are rather small, pleasant, almost understated – just right for slowly easing into it. mylin doesn’t leave you feeling overwhelmed immediately, but rather gives you room to try new things. The soups are solid, warming, and well-seasoned. Nothing wow, but nothing „why not“ either. You can tell: the concept is well thought out, but still emotionally detached.
Sushi
& Main Courses
Then comes the sushi. And here I have to be honest: at mylin’s, the sushi was too moist for me. Too much sauce. And I say that as a Slavic woman who grew up with sauces. When I say it’s too much, I mean it really is too much. The rolls are beautifully presented; visually, mylin does a lot right, but flavor-wise, it was simply too overloaded for me. Less would have been more here.
The main courses are where things get serious. We order one bulgogi and one Korean fried chicken. I really wanted to try the latter and was honestly glad that mylin even offers it. The selection of main courses isn’t huge, rather limited, almost strictly curated. But the portions shouldn’t be underestimated. Really. The bulgogi is flavorful, juicy, and filling. The Korean fried chicken is crispy, intense, and rich. Very good, but also very substantial. mylin is serious about portion sizes.
12 minutes
& boom full
Now comes the point that nearly ruined the evening: the chicken gyoza from the appetizer. We waited. And waited. And waited a little longer. In the end, it was around 40 minutes – not a trace of the promised twelve. In a concept that emphasizes speed, that’s simply disappointing. Not dramatic, but noticeable. Expectations and reality were too far apart.
By the end of the evening, we were full. Really full. So full that there wouldn’t have been room for even a grain of rice. And yet, we sat there with this feeling: Was that it? Mylin was okay. Not bad. But not that „I have to come back immediately“ feeling either. The ambiance is great, the service is attentive, the concept modern – but in terms of taste and variety, it didn’t quite win us over. There are hardly any vegetarian options, which is honestly surprising for a modern fusion restaurant in the seventh district.
my summary
– 2 impressions
MyLin Fusion is a restaurant that knows how to make an impression. The design is modern, urban, and very Instagrammable; the location in the seventh district feels pleasantly hidden, and the concept sounds intriguing at first glance. You can tell that a lot of emphasis is placed on presentation—on atmosphere, a clean style, and a contemporary experience.
The food was solid, but emotionally, it didn’t quite resonate with me. The portions are large, intense, and definitely filling, perhaps even a bit too much at times. At the same time, I missed a certain lightness and, above all, variety. Especially for people who don’t eat fish or are looking for vegetarian options, the selection quickly becomes limited—and that’s a point that shouldn’t be ignored for a modern fusion restaurant.
In the end, I was full, satisfied in a physical sense, but not that „I’ll still be thinking about this tomorrow“ feeling. MyLin was okay. Well done, nicely presented, but not a place that will stay with me. Perhaps I would come back—with fewer expectations, without comparison, simply for myself. And sometimes that’s exactly the most honest way to end a restaurant visit.
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