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The 10 best Japanese restaurants in Zurich

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Asian cuisine is a fusion of exotic flavours from countries of origin such as China and Vietnam, Korea and Thailand, to name just a few. If you only think of street food and snack stands, you could not be further from the truth. Let this Falstaff list guide you to the wealth of first-class Asian restaurants in Zurich.

In Chinese, "Hongxi" means "sow goose flying west". Here it lands in Zwinglistrasse - with the best dim sum, xiaolongbao, spare ribs and Szechuan chicken in town; sometimes surprising, always very good. To finish, homemade jasmine tea beckons.

Zwinglistrasse 3, 8004 Zurich, Switzerland

An Chay serves Vietnamese street food. A closer look at the menu reveals that there’s no meat. Instead, the dishes feature tofu, mushrooms, and seitan. The only ingredient that goes into the bowls, soups, and other dishes is fish sauce, but it can be omitted upon request.

Zypressenstrasse 94, 8004 Zurich, Switzerland

Jao Praya is considered by many to be the Zurich address par excellence for authentic Thai food. Instead of adapted variations, here you will find bold dishes with real flavours. The cuisine stays close to traditional recipes and shows how unadulterated Thai cuisine can taste.

Tramstrasse 19, 8050 Zurich, Switzerland

Bäckerstrasse 39, 8004 Zurich, Switzerland

"LÈ" means "joy" in Chinese - and that's exactly what you get when you savour the fresh, Shanghai-style dishes. The spare ribs are to die for and the rib eye is served in a delicious, spicy sauce. Charming, very friendly service.

Neugasse 41, 8005 Zurich, Switzerland

Kanzleistrasse 78, 8004 Zurich, Switzerland

In lively Kreis 5, Co Chin Chin serves Vietnamese classics with a French twist - from crispy bánh xèo to fresh summer rolls and savoury bò lá lot. Fresh, homemade and full of flavour - every bowl here has character.

Gasometerstrasse 7, 8005 Zurich, Switzerland