Zürich · Ramen · casual
Machida Shoten
Iekei-style ramenTokyo Stock Exchange listed parentFirst European entryAlbisriederplatzIekei ramenJapanese chain
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.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Wiedikon / Albisriederplatz (Kreis 3)
- Since
- 2025
- Owner
- Gift Holdings (Sho Tagawa) / Ramen Master Europe AG
Plate № 136
About
Machida Shoten represents a significant milestone in European ramen history: the first European outpost of Gift Holdings, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market under president Sho Tagawa. The Zurich restaurant, opened in August 2025, is run through a joint venture entity (Ramen Master Europe AG) with Swiss partner Nippon A+. The menu centres on iekei-style ramen — a rich, tonkotsu-soy hybrid originating in Yokohama — accompanied by Japanese appetisers and a selection of Switzerland-exclusive menu items. The all-day format (11:30–23:00) and Albisriederplatz location make it one of Zurich's most accessible Japanese ramen destinations.
Neighborhood & visiting
Machida Shoten sits in Wiedikon / Albisriederplatz (Kreis 3), one of Zürich's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- First European location of a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed Japanese ramen chain
- Iekei-style ramen — Yokohama's tonkotsu-soy hybrid style, rarely found in Europe
- All-day ramen from 11:30 — Zurich's most accessible Japanese ramen hours
- Japan-direct operational expertise: menus and techniques overseen from headquarters in Shibuya, Tokyo
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Frequently asked
About Machida Shoten
- Is Machida Shoten an authentic iekei-style ramen restaurant in Zürich?
- Yes — Machida Shoten is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for iekei-style ramen in Zürich: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
- Where is Machida Shoten located?
- Machida Shoten is located at Zypressenstrasse 49, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland, Zürich, Switzerland in the Wiedikon / Albisriederplatz (Kreis 3) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Machida Shoten?
- Machida Shoten does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in Zürich we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Machida Shoten?
- Machida Shoten sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for iekei-style ramen of this format in Zürich.
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