Zürich · Izakaya · a la carte
Kokoro
Japanese izakaya & sushiJapanese-ownedLangstrasseJapanese-majority staffLunch and dinnerIzakaya
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.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Langstrasse (Kreis 4)
- Since
- 2015
- Owner
- Suguro Mioh
Plate № 109
About
Kokoro (meaning 'heart' or 'spirit' in Japanese) has been a fixture of Zurich's Langstrasse neighbourhood since 2015. The restaurant is registered as Kokoro AG with Japanese national Suguro Mioh as delegated director — a structural indicator of its Japanese ownership and operational philosophy. The kitchen covers sushi, sashimi, and a wide range of izakaya dishes. Reviewers note that the head chef and a significant portion of the service team are Japanese, maintaining an authentic feel. The compact Neufrankengasse location has a warm, neighbourhood-restaurant character well suited to the Langstrasse energy.
Neighborhood & visiting
Kokoro sits in Langstrasse (Kreis 4), one of Zürich's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Japanese-owned since 2015, with Japanese national Suguro Mioh as company director
- Japanese head chef and predominantly Japanese staff team
- Broad menu spanning sushi, sashimi, teppanyaki, and izakaya dishes
- Neighbourhood character in Langstrasse — Zurich's most vibrant cultural quarter
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Frequently asked
About Kokoro
- Is Kokoro an authentic japanese izakaya & sushi restaurant in Zürich?
- Yes — Kokoro is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese izakaya & sushi in Zürich: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Kokoro located?
- Kokoro is located at Neufrankengasse 25, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland, Zürich, Switzerland in the Langstrasse (Kreis 4) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Kokoro?
- Kokoro accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Kokoro?
- Kokoro sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese izakaya & sushi of this format in Zürich.
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