The Best Asian Restaurants in Zurich – my personal recommendations for sushi, Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine
Asian cuisine in Zurich is incredibly diverse. From authentic Chinese fine dining and handmade dim sum to Vietnamese pho, Thai curries and high quality sushi, the city offers something for every taste. For me, a great Asian restaurant combines freshness, depth of flavour, atmosphere and genuine hospitality.
Here you’ll find my personally tested Asian restaurant recommendations in Zurich, grouped by style and occasion.
Chinese cuisine: HONGXI
Sushi and Japanese cuisine: YEN'S Sushi & Asian Cuisine
Thai restaurants: Ayay Thai | Roi-Et
Vietnamese cuisine: Hang's | Sapa Canteen | An Chay
On this page you’ll find my personal recommendations including favourite dishes and insider tips.
Details below👇
An Chay – Vietnamese street food with strong vegan focus
After several pop ups, An Chay found its permanent home near Bullingerplatz. The concept is casual and modern, you order at the counter, and the food is fresh, herb driven and largely plant based. Authentic Vietnamese street food with contemporary lightness.
🍜What makes An Chay special
• Vietnamese street food with strong vegan options
• Order and pay at the counter
• No reservations but usually quick table turnover
• Fresh herbs and homemade pickles
• Young and passionate team
⭐My tip
Goi Du Du papaya salad and Banh Cuon Chay
💡Good to know
Perfect for spontaneous dinners without long planning.
Ayay Thai – Authentic Thai cuisine with rooftop terrace in Dübendorf
Ayay Thai is slightly hidden in an office building near Stettbach. The two sisters Jane and Dali serve honest, freshly prepared Thai dishes in a relaxed and family style atmosphere. At lunch there is a small buffet and à la carte options.
🍜What makes Ayay Thai special
• Authentic Thai cuisine with fresh ingredients
• Lunch buffet with three daily dishes
• Beautiful rooftop terrace
• Warm and informal atmosphere
• Take away available
⭐My tip
Pad Thai with prawns or one of the lunch buffet dishes
💡Good to know
Closes at 8 pm. The entrance is slightly hidden on the first floor.
Hang's – Authentic Vietnamese cuisine and one of the best pho in Zurich
Hang’s brings the flavours of central Vietnam to Zurich. Everything is prepared fresh daily without MSG and with generous use of aromatic herbs. Their pho soup is outstanding and you can refill rice and rice noodles for free.
🍜What makes Hang's special
• Authentic cuisine from central Vietnam
• Freshly prepared daily without MSG
• Rich use of fresh herbs
• Free rice and noodle refills
• Very friendly service
⭐My tip
Pho Chay, papaya salad and beef summer roll
💡Good to know
One of the best places for real pho in Zurich.
HONGXI – Refined Chinese cuisine with an extensive dim sum menu
HONGXI combines authentic Chinese cuisine with international influences. The location at Zwinglistrasse is more intimate, while Glattpark offers a larger, elegant setting ideal for business lunches or date nights. The dim sum selection is exceptional.
🥢What makes HONGXI special
• High level Chinese cuisine
• Extensive dim sum menu
• Perfect for business lunch and date nights
• Peking duck available on pre order
• Elegant interior in Glattpark
⭐My tip
Xiao Long Bao and Peking duck
💡Good to know
Order the Peking duck two days in advance. Reservations recommended.
Roi-Et – Authentic Thai restaurant near Langstrasse
Roi-Et is a small, authentic Thai restaurant serving Thai and Lao dishes. The food is aromatic and often spicy. At lunch, you can choose from affordable menus including starter and drink.
🍜What makes Roi-Et special
• Authentic Thai and Lao cuisine
• Spicy and flavourful dishes
• Affordable lunch menus
• Friendly service
• Classic soups like Tom Yum and Tom Kah
⭐My tip
Som Tam Thai and beef salad
💡Good to know
Great choice if you enjoy spicy food.
Sapa Canteen – Vietnamese classics in a stylish setting
Sapa Canteen stands out for its beautiful interior, generous portions and carefully plated dishes. The pho and summer rolls are especially popular. Fresh herbs ensure authentic flavours.
🍜What makes Sapa Canteen special
• Stylish interior near Stampfenbachplatz
• Generous portion sizes
• Authentic flavours with fresh herbs
• Excellent summer rolls
• Attentive service
⭐My tip
Pho and a variation of summer rolls
💡Good to know
Very popular in the evenings.
YEN'S Sushi & Asian Cuisine – Sushi classics with homemade ginger
YEN'S is a reliable address for sushi lovers. The restaurant is very popular and the service attentive. A nice quality detail is the house made sushi ginger.
🍣What makes YEN'S special
• Large sushi and sashimi selection
• Homemade sushi ginger
• Attentive and friendly service
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Hot stone dishes available
⭐My tip
Ebi gyoza as starter and sushi or beef Szechuan as main
💡Good to know
Reservations are recommended as it is often fully booked.