The dim sum debacle…read more Wife knows what I like, and mentioned a dim sum place when we were walking from the train station dragging our wheeled carry-on to our hotel, half a mile away, in old town Zurich, Switzerland. We walked back, and right across the street from the Bahnhoff was a vendor spot with a sign "Dim Sum". Aluminum roof with three tables and five chairs. We go up to the counter, and immediately get what the previous couple had gotten: an order of pot stickers and dumplings. "Kleine order Grosse?" asks the vendor, a middle aged white dude, with his Chinese wife working in the background on making more potstickers or dumplings. Large order of course, and before I can get my credit card out, one large plate of pot stickers, and another plate of dumplings is served. Not piping hot, only warm, as if the meals were stored in a pizza heating container. "CHF38, bitte" says the vendor. $38 for two dishes from a food truck!? Now, you know why Zurich is the most expensive city in Europe. Credit card will cost a additional swiss franc. I'm absolutely famished, after last eating at 6am, with it now 130pm, after a 9,000 mile trip from San Jose, via Atlanta to Zurich earlier that morning. I'm eating like it's my last meal, devouring everything in front of me. Wife doesn't like the dumplings, saying it's too salty. So I finish up the dumplings, and she the pot stickers. As we finish up, the vendor asks us to pass the soy sauce to the next customer, as if the items were not salty enough! Seems that the food served here does taste familiar to me. My ex was infamous for discretely bagging pot stickers and dumplings from Chinese buffets. Those leftover reheated food buffet items! Three stars because service was so outstanding, and the vendor was considerate and kind. And we did finish our plates.

Do not go here unless you want shouted at and possibly attacked! I didn't go here for the food and…read moreI'm glad I didn't with the staff/owners of the establishment. Last day of a 4 week trip around Europe and I have never been spoken to the way I did here. I spotted a shaded part of ground to quickly spray some sun cream before continuing my walk. I spray on my cream and am about to go on my way when I remember I better put my factor 50 on my legs. I have my bag on the bench outside this place that has no sign on it to say it belongs to the fast food kiosk. So I put my foot on the bench and quickly spray my legs with cream. BIG MISTAKE! Over comes an angry looking German man with a moustache and sprays my leg with the detergent. I think he's joking because I don't hear him as I have my headphones in. I laugh and remove my headphones. He then shouts saying I'm silly doing this here as people sit here. I look confused and say pardon? He says 'go over there, people sit here!' He then pushes me out of the way with his shoulder. At this point I have removed my sunglasses and headphones and I'm shocked at what's happening. I say 'oh I'm sorry but I came here because it was in the shade and all you had to do was ask me nicely not spray me with detergent and push me, that was very rude!' (It gets worse) Now out comes an Asian woman shouting at me in German, right in my face about which I assume is that people basically sit there and I shouldn't have my feet there. Which I totally understand but just tell people this in a nice way. I say there's no need to shout and you couldn't just politely asked me to move and I would've. She then screams something, gets in my face and actually kicks the bench with her feet. I mean what on Earth is going on!!! I say to her I don't know why she's shouting and she's only making herself angry. I'm sorry but this is a ridiculous way to treat someone. What an aggressive couple to own a food kiosk in the public industry. I would avoid this place at all costs as you may be shouted at and beaten if, god forbid, you have a genuine complaint about the dimsum. I say visit here at your own risk. If there were no stars I would give it such. Horrible people.

Mit ein paar Freunden haben wir gemeinsam ein Abendessen organisiert. Das Lokal im Ratskeller ist…read morechic eingerichtet und wirkt authentisch! Das Essen war vorzüglich zubereitet und hat entsprechend gut geschmeckt! Ich hatte 'Ente, Acht Köstlichkeiten' in einer Tit Pan serviert! Am Tisch wurde auch von der Möglichkeit gebrauch gemacht, ein Menu mit verschiedenen Hauptgängen zu nehmen, diese präsentierten sich auch schön. Als wir ins Restaurant kamen, war es noch etwas leer, doch war es etwas später bis auf den letzten Platz gefüllt. Der Service war nicht immer der schnellste, aber sehr zuvorkommend. Ich komme gerne wieder einmal!

Take out review: After 3 weeks of eating Swiss food, I gave…read morein to my sushi withdrawal and ordered their sushi plate. While this is no way a good sushi in comparison to ny/cali/Japan, it satisfied my craving and I was pleasantly surprised. I would even consider coming back here...

The service and staff was friendly. The sushi and sashimi was ok but not much selection. They…read moreoffered mainly salmon and tuna.

Really quite sensational. Excellent service and food. The only drawback is that it is expensive but…read moreit is worth it.

The best food in Zurich - as a foreigner- that i can speak to. This was a recommendation from our…read morehotel as a great Asian fusion and it definitely did not disappoint. The wasabi was fresh and not prepackaged, and sushi was delicious and the avocado crunchy rolls were perfection! The atmosphere here is like a home meal as it's pretty much a highly decorated attic - fantastic job by the interior decorator on this! As with all places in Switzerland, you've gotta pay a bit more but all things equal you have a great experience here definitely recommend!

Wonderful sunset setting! Had a great happy hour moment! Staff was fast and helpful! Sat us fastread more

The view can't be beat. At the top of the city looking over the other rooftops. A glass half wall…read morelets you truly enjoy the view from anywhere on the patio. Swanky atmosphere and music. Great place for some drinks and maybe some snacks too. There are quite a few Asian fusion type appetizers. Not a place for dinner. Servers are friendly and hard working. I've been here a couple times and will be back.

This is a popular place for nearby working stiffs to grab a weekday lunch. Right now there is…read moreconstruction on the road, so it's not so nice to sit outside. But inside is fine. My coworker warned me about smelling like Asian food by sitting inside, but I didn't notice anything. You can choose from daily lunch specials priced from Fr. 17 to 21 or order from the menu. I got the stir-fried tofu and veggies over Jasmine rice, and it was quite good and very filling. In fact, I didn't even finish all my rice, which is unusual for me. I also like how the tea is served loose-leaf (none of that tea bag stuff, thank you), each in its own little strainer within a large cup.

A great lunch spot!…read more I've been to this place many times and never been disappointed. It's new name is now Nooch-Wimbledon. The food is more Southeast Asian style. The weekly lunch special menu is very good and I usual stick to it. My favorite dishes are typically noodles and curry dishes. I also enjoy their homemade iced tea, which could sometimes be more on the sweet side so make sure you ask for it with ice. The outdoor seating is definitely a plus on sunny warmer days.

Such amazing food and good service. The drinks are strong and the staff was attentive and very…read morenice. We had the lamb, the duck salad, the steak, and the crispy tuna. Everything was yummy and perfectly cooked. We had a lot of delish food and a lot of fun while hanging out in Zurich. Highly recommend this restaurant with the hidden cute garden.

In Zurich, Switzerland, the Michelin-starred Tao's restaurant serves contemporary interpretations…read moreof traditional Chinese fare. The restaurant has gained recognition for its inventive menu options, crafted using premium, uncooked ingredients. Although the menu at Tao's fluctuates with the seasons, the following are signature items: Black truffle shavings and truffle vinaigrette drizzled over seared scallops. Duck with hoisin sauce, spring onions, and pancakes. Black pepper sauce on Wagyu beef with stir-fried vegetables Tofu map with rice Ice cream made with black sesame seeds and deep-fried Tao's additionally offers a comprehensive wine list comprising various domestic and international wines. An enthusiastic sommelier curates the wine list and is always willing to assist diners in selecting the ideal wine to complement their entree. The service is exceptional at Taos. They are accommodating and congenial and exert additional effort to guarantee a memorable dining experience. The restaurant exudes an air of sophistication and refinement, characterized by its exquisite dining room and intimate bar. In general, Tao's is an exceptional dining establishment that provides an exceptionally distinctive gastronomic encounter. The establishment is characterized by a sophisticated and refined ambiance, delectable fare, and outstanding service. It comes highly recommended to anyone in Zurich seeking a banquet venue for a special occasion.

Super clean and very inviting . Great bar menu options with mock tails as well. Ordered a few…read morestarters and everything was amazing stop in for a great late night dinner option! Service was amazing the whole crew was very attentive and polite. Easy to find and great menu.

Yen's has very good food and their fish is very fresh. The restaurant was quite busy when we came…read morebut luckily we only needed to wait a few minutes to get a table. We were a party of 3 at 8pm on a Thursday. The wait staff is friendly and spoke English well. I ordered the Yamato bento. It had good portions of rice, salmon teriyaki, sushi, sashimi and rolls. We also ordered tempura roll and it was very good. I would love to come eat here again

Really enjoyed dining here in Zurich. The owner was friendly and welcoming. The place has a nice…read moreand cozy feel to it. Came here for dinner and had a great experience . We got reservations ahead of time and it was a good idea because the place gets busy. The menu has a nice selection of dishes and has lots of vegetarian options. We ordered the fresh spring rolls and the fried ones. Also the chicken satay, pad Thai, papaya salad, Panang curry , pad see eww, tiger prawn stir fry, and vegetable fried rice. Every dish was l freshly prepared and so flavorful. The food arrived quickly and the portion sizes were good. The service was great and I would totally go back here again.

This is our go-to spot whenever we're in Zurich. It's difficult to find really, really good Asian…read morerestaurants in Europe from what we're used to in Cali - and vee's bistro if one of the few that we'll always come back to. The food is extremely flavorful - every dish. The service is great and the ambiance is great as well. We've witnessed a lot of first dates here, lol.

Yay for the Yelp Gourmet Runde to get my first taste of Tibetan food! Thanks to Patty G. for the…read morehookup and to Simon R. for organizing. This is a rather small restaurant right off the Talwiesenstrasse tram stop or a short walk from Goldbrunnenplatz and Schmiede Wiedikon. Very cozy and decorated with Tibetan stuff. The entire restaurant was full on Thursday night. We got to try a variety of food, and everything was kind of reminiscent of other familiar dishes, yet different in its own way. I liked how the food wasn't very spicy (I don't like spice) but still had a lot of flavor. And you could increase the heat to your liking with a variety of sauces. Everything had a great mouth feel (i.e. great density and lots of "Q", as we say in Taiwanese). Let's see if I can remember everything I ate. I don't know the names of any of the dishes, so I'll try my best to describe them here. 1. Thick flour crackers. Plain, but I liked them. Great crunch. 2. Clear vegetable soup with 3 kinds of spicy sauces you could add to increase the heat. 3. Thick dumplings--a vegetarian one filled with mashed potato (kind of like a pierogi) and one filled with meat (kind of like Chinese dumplings with the juice inside). 4. Chewy flat bread (kind of like a naan or Chinese bing). 5. A meat pie (kind of like a empanada). 6. A slightly spicy eggplant dish cooked in a thick, dark sauce. 7. Tiny strips of yak meat cooked with veggies. The yak tasted kind of like beef. 8. Glass noodles with black fungus (wood ear). 9. Spicy yogurt sauce. 10. Fried rice with mixed veggies. 11. Cucumber salad. 12. Cooked vegetables. 13. Some kind of salad that was pink (due to roses, I think). It kind of looked like shredded turnip, but I wasn't exactly sure what it was. 14. Barley flour ice cream. Overall, this was a great experience. The food was really heavy and yummy, and I definitely stuffed myself like a pig trying all the different foods.

I have a (perhaps unnatural) fixation on all things meat wrapped in dough. I love Dim Sum, Pigs in…read moreBlankets, Ravioli, Baos and, as of last year, Momos. Since affordable ones are exceedingly rare to come by in Zurich I rejoiced when I heard that the Shanrgila offers them all you can eat for merely 23.- a person! Thus, this review is for the lunch buffet (every Tues, Thurs, Fri) which I've attended half a dozen times in the last 10 months. There is nothing I could complain about: the people are super nice, the food is always amazing and fresh, the restaurant is clean and you always get a good deal with the Momos. Really, what could be wrong when you can treat yourself to all the beef Momos you can eat in all their juicy, savory, beefy goodness, which you eat by hand, btw. Finish your meal with a "Gerstenglacé" - if you can. It's a tiny portion of ice cream made from barley topped with dried Himalayan roots. So yummy and just the right amount after having stuffed yourself with the all-you-can-eat Momo.