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Mikuriya is Zurich's most exclusive Japanese dining experience, hidden on the 4th floor of the Dolder Grand hotel with only 8 seats at the counter where Japanese chef Atsushi Hiraoka performs a multi-course omakase.

Founded in 1981 by Japanese-Swiss couple Sala and Ernst Ruch-Fukuoka, Sala of Tokyo is Switzerland's oldest Japanese restaurant, earning 16 Gault-Millau points and a Michelin listing through its policy of staffing the kitchen exclusively with Japanese chefs.

MURA is chef-owner Kenichi Arimura's Japanese restaurant in Zurich's Seefeld district, offering a refined omakase experience by evening and beautifully composed bento boxes and sushi at lunch.

SEAM introduced Zürich to the rare Japanese kappo tradition in July 2025 — chef Yusuke Katayama from Osaka cooks each seasonal dish directly at the counter, celebrating the closeness between chef and guest.

Zürich's sole Edomae omakase experience, offering an 8-seat counter where Japanese sushi masters guide guests through a sequence of classic nigiri sushi and kaiseki dishes prepared to order.

Sushi Shin holds a Michelin Star in Zurich's Altstadt, where Japanese chef Masami Okamoto prepares a 16-course seasonal omakase at an 8-seat walnut counter — one of Switzerland's most exclusive Japanese dining experiences.

Bimi is a quietly accomplished Japanese restaurant in Seefeld serving classic sushi, sashimi, kaiseki menus and handcrafted bento, honouring traditional Japanese culinary foundations.

A Seefeld institution for 25 years, Ginger brings together a traditional sushi bar, a sizzling yakitori counter and a full à la carte Japanese menu under one elegant roof.

ICHIZEN is a Japanese-owned restaurant in Zurich's Langstrasse, operated by Japanese general manager Hitomi Gredig-Sato, using exclusively Japanese rice, Japan-sourced nori seaweed, and Japanese crockery — elements the team considers non-negotiable for authenticity.

Kokoro is a Japanese-owned restaurant in Zurich's Langstrasse district, legally registered since 2015 with Japanese national Suguro Mioh as delegated board member, offering a broad menu of sushi, teppanyaki, and izakaya-style dishes.

Ooki in Wiedikon is Zurich's most authentically atmospheric izakaya, owned by Ino Ooki whose Tokyo-born father originally ran a Japanese restaurant here, with a mostly Japanese staff, tatami seating, and a menu that deliberately excludes sushi in favour of gyoza, udon, and donburi.

Samurai VII is a genuine neighbourhood Japanese izakaya in Zürich's Altstetten district, where chefs with experience from Tokyo and Niigata kitchens prepare bento boxes, sashimi and izakaya favourites.

Yu-An is a beloved Japanese izakaya near Stauffacher in Zurich, offering authentic Japanese sushi, sashimi, bento, donburi, ramen, and poke bowls with distinctive Ramen Monday and Saturday sushi lunch specials.

Ikoo brings authentic Japanese noodle soup culture to Zürich's vibrant Langstrasse district, with slow-cooked broths and generous toppings true to regional Japanese ramen traditions.

Machida Shoten is the Zurich flagship of Gift Holdings, a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed ramen group, bringing authentic iekei-style ramen from Japan to Albisriederplatz as its first-ever European location since August 2025.

yume ramen is Japanese-owned Hiroshi Hiraoka's commitment to 100% housemade ramen in Zurich: fresh broth simmered daily and hand-made noodles, with three city locations capturing the spirit of Japan in a bowl.

Tanukiya is a small, charming noodle restaurant in Zürich's Kreis 4, where Chef Abe — with over 40 years of experience in Japanese cuisine — serves classic udon and soba in warm broths or cold with dipping sauces.