Zürich · Sushi · a la carte
ICHIZEN Japan Restaurant
Authentic Japanese sushi & donburiJapanese-ownedKanzleistrasseJapanese rice and noriJapanese crockeryTakeawayDelivery
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.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Langstrasse (Kreis 4)
- Since
- 2021
- Owner
- Hitomi Gredig-Sato
Plate № 66
About
ICHIZEN (meaning 'a bowl of rice' or 'a pair of chopsticks' in Japanese) reopened at Kanzleistrasse 15 in 2021 under the ownership entity WASHOKU AG, with Japanese national Hitomi Gredig-Sato as general manager. The kitchen uses only Japanese rice and sources its nori seaweed and crockery directly from Japan — non-negotiable elements the team believes create the genuine feeling of being in Japan. The menu covers sushi, sashimi, donburi, and bento, available for dine-in, takeaway, or delivery. Staff are described as cooking and serving 'with great passion and joy', and the restaurant has cultivated a loyal following among Zurich's Japanese diaspora and Japanese food enthusiasts.
Neighborhood & visiting
ICHIZEN Japan Restaurant sits in Langstrasse (Kreis 4), one of Zürich's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Japanese-owned and operated: general manager Hitomi Gredig-Sato ensures cultural authenticity
- Japanese rice, Japan-sourced nori, and Japanese crockery — uncompromising ingredient philosophy
- Reopened 2021 with enhanced kitchen and extended delivery service
- Beloved by Zurich's Japanese community as a genuinely home-style Japanese restaurant
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Frequently asked
About ICHIZEN Japan Restaurant
- Is ICHIZEN Japan Restaurant an authentic authentic japanese sushi & donburi restaurant in Zürich?
- Yes — ICHIZEN Japan Restaurant is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for authentic japanese sushi & donburi in Zürich: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is ICHIZEN Japan Restaurant located?
- ICHIZEN Japan Restaurant is located at Kanzleistrasse 15, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland, Zürich, Switzerland in the Langstrasse (Kreis 4) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at ICHIZEN Japan Restaurant?
- ICHIZEN Japan Restaurant does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in Zürich we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at ICHIZEN Japan Restaurant?
- ICHIZEN Japan Restaurant sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for authentic japanese sushi & donburi of this format in Zürich.
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