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.

We met the in-laws who just happened to also be in Zurich at the same time as us for sweets at…read moreSprüngli. To start off, the service was amazing and sweets wise the standout for me was 100% the apricot sorbet. It was absolutely divine, so smooth. The honey himself ordered the pistachio creme sandwich and the small egg tart (similar to nata) and enjoyed them both quite a bit. The seating was comfortable, plentiful, and this was probably our favorite food spot in Zurich. All in all, definitely a must-eat in Zurich if you're visiting.

Zürich, Switzerland…read more Of course, Sprüngli is another must stop visit when you're in Zürich besides the Ladërach. The location I went to is inside the train station. It's small but can comfortably hold a few people. There are plenty of displays to choose from. I wanted to buy some of their famous Luxemburgerli macarons but had a hard time deciding, so I asked the employee for the best sellers. She suggested three, and I went with those. She also mentioned they last 3-4 days and should be refrigerated immediately. It was a little treat for my daughter, and she absolutely loved them. It survived the 12hr flight . Perfect spot to pick up something special for yourself or to take home as a gift!

Feels like walking into a real-life Willy Wonka scenario; the displays themselves are reason enough…read moreto visit! I couldn't help but take pictures so I can look back and salivate at all of the chocolate options! Like a kid in a (literal) candy store. Prices are a little on the higher side because of the artisan quality and ornate and decorative package options, but it is well worth a visit to splurge and try for yourself!

The customer service was delightful. She discussed the various candies and freely gave samples. I…read morebrought my purchases as gifts and they were very well received.

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.

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!

Wandering around the heart of Old Town Zurich and stumbled upon a Japanese grocer…read more I walked in to casually browse the store to see what they have to offer in comparison to the international grocers in the States! The store is pretty small, it has your typical kitchen goods (cutlery, plates/bowls, etc.), sauces, snacks, souvenirs, dry goods, refrigerated section, small freezer section (dumplings etc.), and sweets. They do not have produce though! I think it has most of the essentials! The interior is clean, and the store is well organized. Some of the items were pretty expensive in comparison to what I am used to in the States, but everything in Zurich is more expensive!

I like YumiHana and for one specific reason: they have natto! I like to eat Natto for breakfast now…read moreand then but when I moved to Switzerland I sorta already accepted that I would no longer to be able to eat natto. So I was super happy to see that they stock not only one but three sorts of natto. Also, the price was quite reasonable (for Switzerland), I did notice that there were some other things like Kimchi were on the expensive side compared to other ethnic stores. Another plus is that YumiHana is clean and well organized- unlike some other Asian stores in Zurich. The store is quite small but well stocked: they have a wide range of Japanese and Korean cooking essentials which are often difficult to find in Europe. I found many of my faves: matcha KitKat, a small tub of gochujang (suited for the small fridges here), barley tea, good quality noodles, umeboshi, mirin etc. All the products were of good quality when I later cooked with then and ate them so I will be back for my natto fix!

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!

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.

These guys have absolutely all the best Kosher has to offer in Switzerland. Great customer service…read moreand speak multiple languages. Good wine too