Some words are on the menu. Others are part of our story. Here, we explain them simply.
X1291 is our restaurant in DER MEILENSTEIN in Langenthal. In our brand idea, the X stands for fusion: new influences, encounters and openness. 1291 recalls Switzerland and values such as reliability, care and community. Both come together at the table.
Fusion brings together ingredients, flavours or techniques from different culinary traditions. Swiss cuisine remains the starting point at X1291. New influences complement it where they add something to the dish.
An apéritif is a sociable gathering with drinks and small bites. It can introduce a meal, round off a working day or be an event in its own right. An apéritif riche includes more substantial food.
Rösti is made from grated potatoes pan-fried until golden. Crisp on the outside and tender inside: a Swiss classic served as a side or a dish in its own right.
Randen is the Swiss name for beetroot. For our beetroot carpaccio, we cut it into thin slices and serve it cold with marinated salmon and avocado.
Tartare is made from finely chopped or minced raw meat and seasoned. Our beef tartare is refined with Cognac and served with brioche and butter. Please ask us if you have questions about raw dishes.
À la minute means a dish is freshly finished only after it is ordered. This matters particularly for quickly cooked dishes, to get the temperature, texture and doneness right.
A weekly special complements the changing daily lunch menus and is available during the stated menu week. The dated weekly menu shows which dishes are offered.
Seasonal cooking follows the time of year and available produce. It brings variety alongside familiar dishes. A seasonal menu is valid only during the stated period.
A Stubete is a sociable gathering with Swiss folk music: people play, listen and spend time together. Find X1291 dates under What’s on.
A cordon bleu is a filled, breaded cut of meat. Ours is a golden-fried pork version with ham, Emmental and Gruyère.
A declaration of origin states where certain products, such as meat and fish, come from. The current menu is the reference. Our service team answers questions about ingredients and allergens personally.