Best Street Food Restaurants in Canton Zurich
Bunzai smashes one of the best burgers in Zurich - in a classic version with cheese, Oklahoma-style with onions, Asian with kimchi and spicy mayo or a maxi version with double meat. The thin patties and the fluffy bun are at the centre of all burgers.
A meal in this restaurant feels like you're on a short trip to Japan. They specialise in udon here. The thick wheat noodles are often served in soup, and when you slurp them you make a noise that sounds like "tsuru tsuru" - hence the name.
The story of the Sando burger began in Geneva and is now also crowned with success in Zurich's Niederdorf district. The secret? Irresistible smash burgers with a Japanese twist: shoku buns and toppings that are absolute umami bombs make burger fans rejoice.
Anyone looking for authentic Thai specialities in Zurich should definitely make a stop at 555+ Thai Food. It's not just the food that's truly Thai, but also the ambience thanks to the closely spaced plastic tables with colourful tablecloths.
Stamped Burgers stands for handmade burgers flattened on the griddle using regional ingredients. These are available in various flavours - even with foie gras! Snacks such as fried chicken bites or Swiss fondue balls are also not to be missed.
The bar area at Tipsy Tiger on Langstrasse is not only popular with cocktail lovers, but also with street food lovers. The smash burger made from Luma beef in a pretzel bun is delicious, as are the triple-cooked fries, the wild broccoli, the BBQ cauliflower and all the other bar bites.
This restaurant is dedicated to producing the best possible Japanese ramen noodle soups. The noodles are made from selected Swiss flour according to the original Japanese recipe and the broths are simmered for so long that they develop maximum depth of flavour.
Napulé restaurants have been bringing a touch of southern Italy to Switzerland for years. The Neapolitan pizzas are left to rest for at least 48 hours, making them particularly light and airy. The toppings are just as delicious, as only the best ingredients are used on these pizzas.
One of the best burgers in Zurich can be found in the centre of Zurich's main station! Created as a pop-up during the coronavirus pandemic, Action Burger combines simple but high-quality basic ingredients to create a top-class cheeseburger. The vegetarian version with portobello mushrooms is also irresistible.
Baba's is the new crowd favourite among Zurich's kebab shops. The reason: the meat skewer is not only made from Swiss meat, but also roasted over a wood fire. Kebabs don't really get any better than this. The Iskender plate is a particular favourite.
The smash burger from Huncho achieved cult status in record time. The team relies on perfect craftsmanship and proven classics: the patties are smashed and fried to perfection and then served with high-quality toppings in the classic Martin's Potato Bun.
The longest, narrowest and probably the hottest restaurant in the city opens its doors every summer. At Soi Thai, the Thai street food atmosphere is just as authentic as the cuisine, as all the décor comes from the Southeast Asian country.
The sourdough bagels from the Bagel Shop on Nüschelerstrasse are to die for! They are available in different variations: classically topped with salmon or spread with cream cheese, but also with pastrami as a Reuben sandwich, with tuna or with salami and ham as an Italian Club.
At Pizzeria Alba, we only use sourdough made from original Swiss wheat. The toppings are also of the highest quality: The raw milk mozzarella is made in-house and the passata comes from Sicily. The result: a delicious and wholesome pizza.
The concept is simple: there are three different pizzas, salad, antipasti and a few desserts. The menu always includes the classic margherita and the vegan marinara, plus a changing seasonal speciality. Because the pizza is very good, you don't need more to be happy!
At mit&ohne, it's not just the bread rolls that are homemade, but also the meat kebabs, sauces and lentil falafel. The passion and quality are palpable, which has earned the kebabs a certain cult status in the city of Zurich. The queue is worth it.
At Roter Delfin on Langstrasse, not far from Helvetiaplatz, everything revolves around the giant toast. It is topped with regional, seasonal and preserved delicacies. Sometimes savoury, sometimes sweet and of course with grilled cheese in between.
The Gaijin boys serve top-class burgers in their Tsukasa. It's not just the smash burgers that are delicious here, but also the gigantic fried chicken burger with buttermilk fried chicken, coleslaw, mango compote, tomatoes and Nashville spicy crust.
Christine Le proves that Vietnamese cuisine can also be plant-based in her restaurant An Chay. Here, the classics are prepared with tofu, mushrooms and the like instead of meat and fish. The only exception: fish sauce, which can be replaced with vegan soya garlic sauce.
From food truck to stand in the Bridge hall in Europaallee - this is the success story of Ban Mi 136. Founded by two Vietnamese who wanted to bring the cuisine of their homeland to Switzerland, the sandwich is now regarded as one of the best in the city.