I came here because I couldn't find anything else in District 5 and stumbled across the entire…read moreViadukt market. I picked this place out of all the other food stalls because it looked affordable at under 10 CHF, and I wanted something warm to eat instead of a cold sandwich. They have a few flavors of savory pies, including a chicken pie, beef & guinness, and a few other flavors that I can't remember off the top of my head. The pies are warmed up for you in the microwave, so the crust is not super crispy and flaky, but it's still pretty decent nonetheless. I didn't find the filling to be really exciting though - it seemed like just shredded chicken that was slightly sweet which was a little odd. I wanted there to be vegetables or something else in there. I appreciated that it was warmed at least and it fit the bill for a meal under 10 CHF, and it was a decent lunch - not super filling but it was just barely enough food. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here to eat, but if you're in the area and want food, this is a decent option. They don't take credit cards under 10 CHF, so plan accordingly.

I never appreciated the great vessel that is a pie until I met my fiancé. He is a great lover of…read moreall things that come in pie form, savory or sweet, and I stumbled upon this place while wandering with a friend and although the prices are quite high, I would say they aren't that much more expensive than NYC bc it's a specialty food and they are DELICIOUS. The chilli has a kick to it and there's also chicken, beef and veggie amongst a couple others. The crust is perfection and the filling is very flavorful. It's even great reheated at home!

I just received friendly and competent service from a woman who'd literally just stepped on the…read morefloor some twenty minutes prior. -told me she was filling in. She deftly answered all of my questions and explained how one cooks the delightful Swiss treat: Saucison. Among the few varieties of Saucison, ready-to-eat sausages are to be found as well. I opted for a Wildschweinwurst and a 'scharf' Wurst. --not really so piquant as I had hoped, but still tasty. The cheese selection isn't bad, either. I spied a blue cheese from Romandie, a really potent Vacherin, goat and sheeps cheeses and, tis the season, raclette and fondue cheeses. This place also stocks beans from a new coffee roaster, Cococoro, located just down the road in Kreis 3. Wine, beer, among a few other things, are all neatly arranged for one's perusal. This cosy joint is a must-visit, when in town.

If you're looking for cheap produce, this is where you'll find it (it's cheaper than Lidl). They…read morealso have dried, frozen, and canned goods. If you're looking for a jumbo economy size can for chick peas, you'll find it here. Snap shot of prices- Daikon- 1.50 each Cucumber- 0.90-1 each Carrots- 1.20/kg Tahini- 4.25 Apples- 1.90/kg (at Denner 3.20/kg) *Cash Only

Have been here a few times because it's right in front of the 72 bus stop and the exterior looks…read morequite clean and modern but inside is a bit of a madhouse. There is a good selection of produce at decent prices but almost all the spinach is wilted and wet (compare to the spinach so beautiful and perky at Marinello), the garlic is awesomely priced but I can't find a decent cucumber and there is mold on the cauliflower. The tomatoes are great but I feel they are more flavorful because they're older/riper than those at Coop or Migros. There is a good selection of fruit displayed outside and inside the store but I couldn't find my favorite: berries! No strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries. Also no kiwis or cherries :( oh well, there is a halal butcher and an amazing selection of couscous and a mega sized yogurt, not surprising. I loved seeing the diversity of the clientele but unfortunately I can't do all my food shopping just here and I'm looking for a one-stop shop which I will reluctantly have to rely on the Sihlcity Coop to fulfill. Like Lianhua this place is sizeable and the shelves are chock full of products but most of them are not part of my regular grocery/ingredient list so maybe I'll need to switch up my palate and recipe staple. There is a wider selection of household goods that you may need like cleaning liquids and napkins, etc than Lian Hua down the street. I've posted pictures of the seafood selection so will have to compare the prices to those as Lian Hua. They actually take credit cards which is great and there was a plentiful supply of herbs which I love--mint, rosemary, oregano, parsley, cilantro, and so on.

In your dreams angels have wings made of wurst? This is your place: simply wurst & cured meat…read moreheaven. They have everything the world of cured meat has to offer.

Ice Cream solves everything!…read more Fun place to stop for ice cream. I scream. You scream. We all scream. For ice cream!

Perfect spot to stop by for some treats and drinks when you get tired from exploring the city…read more I ordered their yuzu pastry, which had a good balance of sweetness and bright citrus flavor. It was light and refreshing, yet not overlay rich. It was perfect for a hot summer day. They are known for their luxemburgerli but it was during the heat wave when we went and it was so hot that I wasn't in the mood for anything too sugary so I didn't get any to try which I really regret and would love to try them out next time I'm in town. Service was quite slow. We waited for over 15mins before we were seated even though there's tables available. And no one came to acknowledge us during that time as well. Next time when I return, I would probably opt to just pick up some luxemburgerli to go unless you're very tired and just want to find a place to sit down and rest.

I've had the opportunity / challenge to have lived in different places all over the world and one…read moreof the things I always try to seek near or further away is a good butcher. I am a meat lover and I do think there is a huge difference in quality of meat and I have learned over the years that a good artisanal butcher is typically much better than what you get from a supermarket. I am sad to see that not more people realize this and slowly butchers are disappearing one by one. Metzgerei Keller (appearently Metzgerei means butcher in German) is one of these rare gems. I first came in contact with their Wiederkli sausages on a food truck market and noticed that this was a super delicious sausage so I was curious where it was from. Obviously the name should have told me that this is indeed from Wiedikon, where I live so I went to see the shop. Even though my German is quite limited, the staff in the shop was super friendly in helping me with finding the exact right cut of meat I was looking for and giving me information about their very extensive sausage offering (do try their fennel Wiederkli sausage, it is delicious!) But most importantly, their meat is of amazing quality, I've been now quite a few times and everytime I am surprised on how right they get it. Their meat is at a similar level as the supermarket but oh boy, it is so much better. Compared to the butcher counter at Globus or other delicatessen shops, this is more economical and much better. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Die Metzgerei Keller ist für die Lancierung eigener innovativer Produkte bekannt. Die Wiediker…read moreRostbratwurst, sondern auch der Züri-Stumpen, die Albisgüetli-Schützenwurst und die Kalbs-Zunftbratwurst wurden schon mit Goldmedaillen ausgezeichnet. Die Metzgerei Keller bezieht ihr Fleisch ausschliesslich von verantwortungsbewusste Produzenten (Black Angus, Highland Scotch, Hereford, Simmentaler, Bison, Sashi, Wagyu oder Iberico), die konsequent auf Qualität setzen. Die Tiere stammen ausschliesslich von kontrollierten Betrieben. Diese bürgen dafür, dass die Tiere artgerecht gehalten und ernährt werden. Zusammen mit der Metzgerei Keller tragen diese Produzenten dazu bei, dass ein hervorragendes Endprodukt entsteht.

Woo-hoo, I found a zongzi at Lian Hua today!! :D Never mind that it cost CHF 3.95 and was made in…read moreThailand. I unwrapped the fragrant bamboo leaves and devoured the sweet, savory, and slightly spicy goodness of glutinous rice stuffed with shitake, mini dried shrimp, pork, cooked peanuts, and salted duck egg as soon as I got home. This item didn't qualify for the 15% discount, but it was totally worth it to find one of my favorite foods in Zürich. Totally yummy, but knocking one star off for price. Too bad the Dragon Boat Festival only comes once a year...

Pretty sizeable market but some prices are good, some prices are still Zurich/Swiss (aka…read moreoutrageous). Chinese vegetables like Choy Sam which you'll get for about $1 a bunch in Chinatown in NYC is almost CHF 5! Kimchi is out of the question--I only saw about 4 brands, in small glass jars of in plastic bags (very strange) and they were 8.95 for the largest jar which I could prob eat in one sitting easily. There are LOTS of sauces like hoisin, black bean, Szechuan, various hot sauces, soy sauces, fish sauces, etc. I saw curry pastes in more varieties and sizes than at Chiang Mai, but the prices were comparable. The best thing about this place is the ramen selection because they have an entire row dedicated to Korean brands and Shin ramen is CHF 1.45 a packet, no discount for buying in bulk or in the 5-pack (so unfair!) which is the same as an overpriced corner market in central Manhattan. So although it is hard on the wallet, what is a Korean girl to do? You need your ramen once in a while. There is a sizeable dumpling and various dim sum selection section and seafood including calamari, shrimp, squid, scallops, etc but I'm still not used to buying seafood in frozen form instead of fresh like you see at any Whole Foods or in a Chinatown. I'll have to update my review after I actually try the pork frozen dumplings I got such were CHF 20 for a bag (JEEEEEEEEzus) which again, in NYC Chinatown would be about $5. I was disappointed by the produce section because in Korean markets in the U.S., that is the best part with tons of selection and unbeatable prices. Unfortunately the produce they had was scarce and incredibly overpriced. I might as well go to Coop in Sihlcity for more variety. I did notice that what they had seemed fresher than Barkat but I may have visited in the earlier part of their delivery schedule. I've posted lots of pictures of the variety of products they have but as someone who doesn't cook Asian food often, it was hard to tell what most of the stuff was. I did find packets of ja-choy (the "Chinese kimchi") though so will have to try it. Also although they had credit card machines, they demanded cash. Not cool when you're spending CHF 50!