Asian food in Switzerland

You can find Asian food in many cities across Switzerland, with a variety of restaurants, supermarkets, and specialty stores offering dishes and ingredients from different Asian cuisines. Here are some of the best options to find Asian food in Switzerland:

1. Asian Restaurants:

Most Swiss cities have a wide range of Asian restaurants serving dishes from China, Japan, Thailand, India, Vietnam, Korea, and more.

• Zurich:

  • Hiltl Haus (for vegetarian Indian food)
  • My Kitchen (Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine)
  • Miki Ramen (Japanese ramen)
  • White Elephant (authentic Thai cuisine)

• Geneva:

  • Inda-Bar (Indian cuisine)
  • Le Mandarin (Chinese fine dining)
  • Jeab – Fine Thai Cuisine (popular Thai food)
  • Ají (fusion of Japanese and Peruvian food)

• Basel:

  • Thai Restaurant Khun Da (traditional Thai food)
  • Lily’s Asian Cuisine (Asian fusion)
  • Noohn (sushi and Asian fusion)

• Lausanne:

  • Nandanam (Indian cuisine)
  • Sushizen (Japanese sushi)
  • Au Canard Pekinois (Chinese cuisine)

2. Asian Supermarkets:

For those who want to cook their own Asian food, Switzerland has several Asian supermarkets that sell a wide range of products such as rice, spices, sauces, noodles, fresh vegetables, and frozen items.

• Zurich:

  • Lian Hua Asian Supermarket: Offers products from China, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea.
  • New Asia Market: A large selection of Asian groceries, including fresh and frozen foods.

• Geneva:

  • Asia Store: Carries products from across East and Southeast Asia.
  • Tang Frères: A well-known Asian grocery store chain that offers a variety of Asian foods.

• Basel:

  • Asia Markt Thuan Phat: A large store with ingredients from all over Asia.
  • Dong Fang: Specializes in Chinese and Southeast Asian products.

• Lausanne:

  • SunAsia Market: A popular choice for Asian food lovers with a broad selection.
  • Hong Food: Offers a range of Chinese and Southeast Asian groceries.

3. Food Markets and Festivals:

Some cities host food markets or festivals where you can find Asian street food and specialty dishes.

• Zurich Street Food Festival: Often features vendors selling Asian food such as Thai curry, Chinese dumplings, and Japanese sushi.
• International Food Festivals: Many cities, including Geneva and Basel, hold international food festivals where Asian cuisines are well represented.

4. Online Stores:

For convenience, you can also order Asian ingredients and groceries online in Switzerland. Some popular online stores include:

• Le Shop (part of Migros, which carries some Asian products)
• Asia-Markt.ch (offers delivery of Asian groceries)
• YumYum.ch (focuses on Asian noodles and snacks)