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Gaijin Izakaya

Izakaya restaurant · Aussersihl ·

Gaijin Izakaya

Izakaya restaurant · Aussersihl ·
@michelinguide
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"This place with a name that translates as "foreigner bar" is a really cool spot that follows the style of Japaneseizakayas(casual bars that also serve food). A team led by chef-patron Daniel Shu, who trained in Chicago and New York, and his business partner bring you delicious contemporary Asian soul food. There is a reduced menu at lunchtime. Expect creative cooking such as their spicy Korean pork belly: thin, slightly crispy slices of pork belly marinated in a spicy sweet and sour sauce and accompanied by a beautifully soft egg cooked sous vide and placed on sesame rice. The atmosphere is relaxed, with modern music playing in the background." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/zurich-region/zurich/restaurant/gaijin-izakaya

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Modern izakaya with bold flavors, small & large dishes

omakase
contemporary asian soul food
spicy pork belly
great service
sharing plates
creative cooking
friendly staff
bbq edamame
Google Rating
4.6 (1.2K)
Yelp Rating
4.7
Michelin 2025 Bib Gourmand
2025 Bib Gourmand

Birmensdorferstrasse 5, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland Get directions

CHF 100+

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Information

Modern izakaya with bold flavors, small & large dishes

omakase
contemporary asian soul food
spicy pork belly
great service
sharing plates
creative cooking
friendly staff
bbq edamame
Google Rating
4.6 (1.2K)
Yelp Rating
4.7
Michelin 2025 Bib Gourmand
2025 Bib Gourmand

Birmensdorferstrasse 5, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland Get directions

CHF 100+

Reserve a table
Order delivery
See Menu
Reservations required
Restroom
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Cozy
Gaijin Izakaya by null
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