Why 5 stars: Star…read more#1: Friendly staff who speak Japanese, German, and English! Star #2: They serve Calpis! Not listed on the menu, so you'll have to ask for it. Star #3: Lovely decor. The soy sauce dishes have flecks of gold. There is even a tatami room with the sunken floor. Star #4: Great view of the Swiss countryside. We saw lots of cute cows, sheep, and horses while driving up. Star #5: Really yummy and fresh sushi and sashimi. Unbelievable to find such authentic Japanese food in the middle of Switzerland. Bonus star: Really soothing music in the background, with all my instrumental favorites--Sound of Music tunes, Scarborough Fair, etc. (Yes, I know it's cheesy, but it was the perfect complement to soothe my full belly...) I can confirm that this place definitely deserves its Michelin star. I'm glad that I found a Groupon to enjoy this exquisite meal at 50% off. Only CHF 60 for dinner for 2. :)

DO NOT come here for the "casual" dining. From the other positive reviews, it's mostly referring to…read morethe fancy "authentic" dining menu that's in another dining area in the hotel- which I believe is what is worth coming here for....not the day time casual menu in non-fancy part. 1. The Buffet for 39.80 CHF- Don't even think about it. In my opinion and the way I perceived it, it was pretty much a couple random dishes that looked like it was left overs from a party. Looked random and not appetizing looking at all. All on plates wrapper with saran wrap. Refer to my pic. 2. The Lunch Menu "Nodate" 45 CHF- This is a bento lunch which was okay. Just okay. The tuna roll was a shock and disappointing as it was cooked tuna. In my opinion, the tuna looked and tasted like it was from canned, refer to my picture. This might not be a fact, but doesn't change that it was indeed Disappointing. The tempura was not crispy fresh...it was a bit soft like it was sitting out for a 1/2 hour...which means it wasn't warm either. The beef was so so, but covered with a super thick teriyaki sauce- if this sauce was home made, in my opinion a lot of sugar might have went in the ingredients because it was super thick- that or corn starch? The sashimi was good, even though it was tiny little pieces. The waitress didn't communicate well. We were looking for some clarity on what the Nodate included and she pointed to the detailed menu and said "All of this below". It wasn't all of the below so our expectations were disappointed when we asked if the dessert was coming. She wasn't clear and she just pointed to the menu waiving her finger around. The presentation was really cute and I enjoyed that. The dishes came out of a Japanese Lunch Carrier thing. But that's about it. If you come here, avoid this restaurant and go to the other restaurant they have, but it's super pricey.

Everything I tried tasted like it was made moments ago--and probably was. The salmon belly was rich…read moreand velvety, the yuzu dressing on the yellowtail carpaccio was bright and addictive, and the eel? Don't leave without trying it.

Very convenient walking distance from my hotel (close to Zurich airport)…read moreStaffs very helpful, we had good sushi and and stir fry udon. We are from Texas and we used to more authentic food. Overall after two weeks of traveling in Europe, this restaurant met our appetite.

What a find in Basel! Think of this as Japanese fusion. The staff was really nice and friendly, and…read morethe food was great. I ordered the tuna tataki and the surf and turf, and everything came out great. They have a small conveyor belt sushi on one end of the restaurant and a teppanyaki table on the other. The setup is really nice - sit at the teppanyaki if there are seats available and watch your food being cooked. The portions are generous. The tuna was seared nicely and the sauce was delicious. The surf and turf came with shrimp which had an amazing butter sauce. And the filet was perfectly cooked to medium raw - so tender. Presentation of the food was also nicely done.

We are visiting Basel from Hawaii after the Viking River Cruise and we were craving good sushi,…read moretempura and a bowl of rice. We were lucky to find HATTORI SUSHI AND STEAKHOUSE right next to our hotel(Radisson BLU Hotel). We were greeted by the owner Nick who made us feel very welcome. The decor of the restaurant had an Asian flair and an ambience that was very comfortable. The restaurant had a moving sushi bar with an array of choices and Teppanyaki U shape counter. Hattori opened 5 Months ago. To start we had the Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura and Ahi Tuna Tataki with a Kirin Premium beer. The Tempura was light and crispy with a flavorful dipping sauce. The Tuna Tataki was seared to perfection with the right amount of seasoning and topped with daikon/sauce. The Steak was done medium rare with a variety of sautéed mushrooms including shiitake. It was plated with a nice delicate sauce with cubed gelatin flavored with shiitake mushroom dashi, mirin, shoyu and sake. Chef Alek served us his soft and tasty Homemade bread with a marinated broccoli spread. Executive Chef Alek's creations are so tasty. We ended the dinner with shot of Yamasaki Whiskey which won a world title as best in class and Sweet Umeshu. It was an excellent meal and we felt at home with the friendly staff and owner. We highly recommend Hattori Sushi/Steakhouse and hope you all will check it out. Your taste buds will be treated to an awesome epicurean experience!

I felt inclined to write this, even though I ended up not trying the food here. From the outside,…read morethe place looked inviting, about half full with patrons. Having lived in Japan for several years, the menu looked reasonably authentic. The door was invitingly wide open, with the sign clearly indicating "open". Upon entering, a waitress immediately approached and said "hello". We then asked for a table for two. Rudely, she said "we are closed". Hmmmm....then why would you have the door open, with a sign saying "open" with patrons being served? For yucks? We instead sent our business to a great chinese restaurant a few blocks east, Hong Kong restaurant, and were cheerfully served a great meal.

Best Japanese cuisine in the region. Fresh succulent sashimi, silky smooth chawanmushi, unsurpassed…read morequality of most Japanese restaurants that we've dined within 2hr drive between Germany and France.

Interesting find in the middle of Lucerne. It beat expectations as I never expect great Japanese…read morefood outside major cities. I was really curious about the corn tempura and was pleasantly surprised that it was whole kernels of corn. They could work on their ramen a bit as it was more like sukiyaki than shoyu. Lunch * Maguro tataki (Great) * Chicken karage (Great) * Corn tempura (Excelle

If you remember one thing from this review let it be: TOFU DONUT. Seriously, all the other dishes…read morewere good but this dessert was D.A. B.O.M.B. I came here based on a recommendation of a colleague, the service was extremely friendly and swift so no complaints on that part. We started with a bottle of sake and had several dishes, the sashimi was fresh and cheap (to Swiss standards): the tuna on it wasn't very special but I have not seen many sashimi platters which had fresh raw shrimp in Switzerland so kudos to that. Overall the food was of good quality and we were statisfied eating the recommended 3 dishes per person. However, my friend wanted a dessert so I choose a the tofu donut. Initially we were considering splitting since I don't really have a sweet tooth but decided against it since my friend wanted one for herself. Best decision ever. This was the best dessert I've eaten in a very very long time. I know that tofu doesn't sound appealing to most people but this is the most delicious creamy ice cream combined with a scrumptious fritter. My mouth waters just thinking about it. They should rename this place to AMAZING JAPANESE DONUTS and I am sure it would have a line in front of the door. I will be back just for the donut. Recommended!

Hands down the worst ramen of my life! I ordered the veggie ramen and didn't like the flavor at…read moreall, asked to change it for what my colleague was eating, it tasted a little better. We were three of us during dinner at the Messeplatz location. All of us got food poisoning that night. Needless to say they made me pay for the extra ramen. The ambience was so steamy, hot and the service started well, but ended in a disaster. They didn't care for the customer at all. Would NOT recommend. It has nothing to do with authentic ramen...should have known considering they have way too many options and none of them are good. Convenience is not always convenient.

The good: very nice staff, friendly and quick service. (I added one star back for this)…read more Not so good: the ramen. The broth's not properly rich or flavorful. The waitress didn't know if the broth is pork or beef based. The egg's not prepared the way Ajitama are supposed to be. The chashu didn't taste like chashu. Grossly overpriced for what you're paying, even by Swiss standards. I've had ramen from all over - mostly in the U.S., and this was one of the most expensive yet also most disappointing bowls of ramen I've had to date. I hope the restaurant strives to deliver a more authentic and better quality bowl of ramen in the future, adhering and paying homage to the Japanese tradition.

Been a few times now. Food is always perfect, especially the Omakasa (chefs choice). Staff are…read moreopen, knowledgeable and attentive without being in your face. Brussel Sprouts are astonishing, even if you do not look them usually. Ambience is fitting with a friendly sharing bar and the music not too loud. Can't recommend highly enough.

Emailed ahead of time to make a reservation. Food was ok to outstanding, depending on the dish. I…read morewanted to try the Omakasa but was overruled. They recommended 6-7 plates for two people. We ordered 5 and it was too much for us. We wanted the wagyu but the portion was too large so we did the Omakasa add on. The wagyu with the rice was just OK, it needed salt, but it was a bite so you don't find out until it's too late to ask. Given this, I'm glad we didn't order the large portion of the wagyu. The meatball wagyu from the Omakasa wagyu add on was amazing!! It was probably the best thing we ate! It had a black crust of some kind surrounding the meatball and it came with a tasty cream sauce. The shrimp tempura was tasty but it felt a little over cooked. The Brussels sprouts were amazing, they had a spicy sauce and shaved tuna flakes, and they were my second favorite dish of the night. The sea bass was really good. The salmon sashimi was in large poke type chunks and the sauce was too thick for my liking-it was my least favorite dish. Had the best server, he was really attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. His wine recommendation, the Zinfandel, was great!! Excellent dinner in Zurich!!

Just before heading into Bern for some sightseeing, my wife and I decided to stop at this…read morerestaurant for lunch. I was surprised to find an upscale Japanese restaurant in the outskirts of Bern at such a random place. When I looked into the restaurant later, I found out that it was promoted on some Swiss television show ("Mini Beiz, dini Beiz") before explaining the owner and his history a bit. I have to say that the experience was enjoyable and the food of the day menu was excellent, and the staff very friendly. Pricey, though, which is fine with me if everything else meets the bill.

Ordered soup for my hisband to soothe a degestive upset . Bone broth soup came in large bowl with 4…read moreoz of broth . Cup of tea had more fluid ! Asked for a little more broth and waitress denied request. Disappointed.

Was craving korean food while traveling and this sweet ahjumma made us some comfort foodread more

Delicious Korean food! Nice owner! The restaurant is very clean and cute! Highly recommend it!!read more