Curated in Zürich
Gaijin Izakaya
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Curated by PortaMi
Gaijin Izakaya – the name means 'foreigner bar' – is chef-patron Daniel Shu's take on the Japanese izakaya in Zürich, cooking creative Asian soul food over a traditional charcoal grill. Come for the omakase tasting or order à la carte, with dishes that draw on Japan and beyond.
Why go
- Creative Asian small plates over a Japanese charcoal grill
- Omakase tasting menu or à la carte; reduced menu at lunch
- Warm, characterful room and attentive service – good for special occasions
- Upper price range; booking recommended
Good for
Japanese CuisineIzakayaRestaurantDinnerLunchAttentive ServiceAuthenticCouplesCreativeLocals