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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

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.

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

A top spot in the city on the Limmat for lovers of Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine. As the name suggests, the curries are first-class, but kottu roti, samosas and dosas are also delicious here. The atmosphere in the small restaurant is extremely cosy.

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