Zürich · Donburi · casual
Tanukiya
Udon & soba noodlesUdonSobaTempuraNoodle restaurantLangstrasse
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.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Langstrasse (Kreis 4)
- Chef
- Chef Abe
Plate № 156
About
Tucked into a side street off Langstrasse in Zürich's Kreis 4, Tanukiya seats fewer than 25 guests in an intimate setting. The menu was developed by Chef Abe, who brings more than four decades of Japanese culinary expertise to handmade udon (wheat noodles) and soba (buckwheat noodles), served hot in aromatic dashi broth or cold with delicate dipping sauces. Classic pairings include shrimp tempura, beef-topped noodles and the vegetarian Kitsune Udon with house-made Inari Age Tofu. The restaurant's simplicity is a virtue — reservations are recommended due to the limited number of seats.
Neighborhood & visiting
Tanukiya sits in Langstrasse (Kreis 4), one of Zürich's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused donburi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional donburi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Chef Abe's 40+ years of Japanese culinary experience distilled into Zürich's finest udon and soba
- House-made Inari Age Tofu (Kitsune Udon) — a true labour-of-love speciality unavailable elsewhere in Zürich
- Intimate, sub-25-seat dining room that feels transported directly from a Tokyo neighbourhood noodle shop
- Excellent lunch value in Kreis 4 — quality Japanese noodles at accessible midday prices
Reservations recommended. Tanukiya Zwinglistrasse 12 is the confirmed address per official website.
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Frequently asked
About Tanukiya
- Is Tanukiya an authentic udon & soba noodles restaurant in Zürich?
- Yes — Tanukiya is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for udon & soba noodles in Zürich: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
- Where is Tanukiya located?
- Tanukiya is located at Zwinglistrasse 12, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland, Zürich, Switzerland in the Langstrasse (Kreis 4) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Tanukiya?
- Tanukiya accepts reservations online. For an authentic donburi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Tanukiya?
- Tanukiya sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for udon & soba noodles of this format in Zürich.
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