SHIN

i’m genuinely shocked this place only has a 3.9 rating. my girlfriend and i had what i’d call a six-star experience. we booked a last-minute 8:45pm reservation, and when i called to confirm, the owner was unbelievably kind and accommodating, even though we were the last couple at the omakase table. every single dish was flawless. it’s hard to pick a favorite, but the sea urchin stood out as something truly special. you could feel the care, precision, and heart that went into every bite. the ambiance was intimate and clearly crafted with love: everything from the lighting to the pacing felt intentional. service? 10/10. our waters and drinks never hit empty, and both the owner and our server introduced each course with thoughtful detail and genuine enthusiasm. i get that michelin-level spots often get nitpicked online, but this place is a hidden gem. the reviews do not reflect the experience we had. if you’re on the fence..just book a table at SHIN. you’ll leave full, glowing, and grateful. can’t wait to return to see LIN and learn more about her story.

I’m suprised this place doesn’t have higher rating. This restaurant is the best dining experience we had in Zurich , so much thought is put into each individual dish and the quality of ingredients used is exceptional. The best Peking duck I’ve ever had! The owner is also there making sure everything is run perfect and guests are given the best service possible. A lot of love has been put into this restaurant. Forgot to take more photos as we were too focused on the experience. Well earned their Michelin stars!

Super cosy atmosphere and absolutely delicious dishes. We came already for the Japanese omakase, but with the new broader Asian menu they have outdone themselves! The steamed oyster was the best we have ever had. The whole menu was exceptional, and the host as always incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. We can not wait to come back! Highly recommend

We were looking for upscale and unique on our trip to Switzerland and Zurich. Shin delivered. Lin was an amazing host and walked us thru every detail of what we were being served. There are some other reviews that clearly show people didn't not properly look at what Shin offers to its patrons. Don't let them fool you... this place is amazing. It's quiet, small, intimate and decadent in the art of its culinary journey. This is not a place for small budgets or what some consider traditional food. It's a masterpiece of flavor and culture tucked into the wonderful old world charm of Zurich. I hope to experience it again in the future!

I had an amazing experience at this restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious — every dish was full of flavor and beautifully presented. The service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive, and the atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. You can really tell that the chefs use fresh, high-quality ingredients.

It is a small, nice place in a really beautiful part of Zurich's city centre. Sadly, we were expecting a lot more from a one-star Michelin restaurant. The food was good, although the menu was limited. It is an omakase-style restaurant with a changing menu. You'll enjoy a nice dinner, but it's no better than what you could get in a regular Japanese restaurant. The menu is quite expensive, and the service could be significantly improved. They misinformed us when we made the reservation, telling us that it would be much cheaper than it actually was (the menu is 290 CHF and they told us it would be 150 CHF, plus a 120 CHF for a quite ordinary bottle of white wine). Although they eventually agreed to charge us the agreed price, it was an extremely uncomfortable situation and the waiter handled it very poorly.

We did not know what to expect reading the mixed reviews. It is admittedly expensive, but it is Zurich and very premium experience. Each piece of food was fantastic, we needed to repeat 3 courses how good they were. We loved the chef and young service lady who made the experience very nice. Do not expect traditional „french“ style fine dining routine. It is about the amazing food and do not come if you are not ready to pay the price for high quality food and drinks.

Had dinner at Shin in Zurich old town and it was fantastic! The new Asian fusion menu is spot on — super tasty and nicely done (the Peking duck was amazing!). Great vibe, great time with friends, and the owner was really friendly. Can’t wait to go back ☺️

We were recommended to come here and it met our the high standards. So this restaurant is not regular Japanese restaurant it is Omakase which means meals selected by chef. Food quality and selection is top. If you are looking for exceptional experience for authentic Japanese cuisine it is the right place. My taste buds were satisfied with every meal

I see many of the reviews have negative things to say about the owner. She was there and chatted with us throughout our entire meal. I can see how some people would find her to be defensive with regard to her food. I think she is very passionate about her product, and that may come off the wrong way. She is definitely verbose, which can be a bit overwhelming, but her heart is in the right place, and she truly cares about her business. Let me tell me you about the what she did for us. My wife wrote her an email at about 10 am asking if there was any availability for lunch that same day. She responded immediately and allowed us to book the omakase. We were unaware of this, but it's actually a holiday in Zurich and the town is quite desolate. We showed up and were the only people booked for lunch. Mind you, this is a Michelin star restaurant (deservedly so), so they weren't anticipating any walk-in diners. She opened the restaurant to us, and she and her chef personally waited on us for a 2 hour omakase meal as the only guests. Most owners would not have responded and stayed closed for lunch. She took the route of being a good proprietor and gave us one of the best meals I can recall. The first dish was a corn tofu in a wasabi broth. It's the best thing I have eaten in my 10 days in Switzerland. It was followed with a delicious fresh oyster in ponzu, and then a tartare of bluefin tuna. Exceptional in quality of the ingredients and technique on every dish. The sushi courses featured a creamy miso soup, more blue fin, mushrooms, and kingfish. The kingfish was my favorite, but every one was a delight. The squid tempura with shiso was perfect, served with green tea salt on the side. I could have eaten that alone and been happy. Fatty tuna and wagyu finished out the savory dishes, with a black sesame ice cream and fresh strawberries. There were no missteps on this menu. While I have certainly had everything on that menu in one form or another, none had ever been prepared with that level of skill and quality of product. I have eaten in several Michelin starred restaurants this week, including a 2 star in Geneva. This restaurant is far superior to all of those, easily the best food I have had in Switzerland, and probably the best sushi in Europe. The owner seems to play down the interior of the restaurant as not being worthy of a Michelin star. I disagree. It's sleek, elegant, and serene. Based on the reviews, you might not like the owner, I do, but either way the product that is being put out is second to none. I cannot recommend this restaurant more.

DO NOT GO HERE. The worst Michellen star experience I've ever had. I usually do not write reviews, but this food experience was so underwhelming that I felt obligated to let buyer beware. Food - Not fresh at all. The oyster to start was very fishy, but I was optimistic that the rest of the meal would turn a corner (spoiler alert, it didnt). The sushi chef put the pieces together with more haste than I have ever seen, even compared to a fast food restaurant. Also, the fish for the other pieces were equally not fresh. The consistency of the fish was mushy and the chef added way too much sauce, seasoning and wasabi to cover try and cover it up. Ambiance - Sub par. We sat at the bar and the curtain to the kitchen was left open most of the time to give a not so pleasant view of the kitchen sink. Otherwise, cutlery and place mats felt very cheap and not what I would expect for a prefix price of 300 USD a person. Service - Most of the wait staff was attentive and pleasant, but the owner/manager was extremely defensive whenever hearing any chatter regarding the food. Customer is always right doesn't apply here. I can be almost assured if this review gets a response, the response will be combative and defensive. Please take this review as my experience from eating at multiple fine dining establishments across Zurich, New York, Japan, Hong Kong, etc. Cost - By far the most expensive meal I've had in Zurich at around 300USD per person and 11USD for green tea (inflation is real?). I've eaten at Nobu, Sushi of Gari, Sushi Nakazawa, Megu, Masa, Yasuda and I've always been happy to pay the price for quality. This isn't one of those places. Dont be fooled by the Michellen Star or the price tag. If you are looking for fine dining or quality sushi, look elsewhere.

This is the best Japanese food I have had in Europe.Every dish is unique.The drinks are also very good.Will eat again next time I come to Zurich.

We bypassed shin several times before it open and thought we must give it a try- what a great choice that we have made! There are two menu, one keseiki, one sushi, each of them come with authentic Japanese setting. My favorite is the crab soup which really reminds me of the Kyoto cushions! The menu varies by season as in the traditional setting, and the host is very friendly and charming. It is definitely at the league of Sala of Tokyo- even also in the same neighbour of the Zürich old town! We love the food and concept, and definitely would love to come back and try their sushi menu soom! PS. For dinner, it is around CHF 200 per head with sake- and definitely worth it! prepare to dig into a great adventour!

We tried to go to that place three times. They put in their Instagram account that they close at 11pm and when we called at 9 they didn't receive us. Same happened the day before when we called for lunch. The third time we arrive at the place at 2.10pm (they told that they are opened until 2.30) and they didn't receive us. They were unkind and just told us that they won't serve omakase so for what we are going to a omakase place if is not for omakase? What a disappoint with the place and more with the BAD service. Never try to be there again.

Owner was rude. And there's no service what's so ever. Owner and employee gossiping out loud in the restaurant the entire time we could hear everything. Food was not good quality I had to spit out the wagyu beef because there was so much tendons. How dare they charge $300 CHF per person that's more than the La Rotisserie the real water front luxury hotel Michelin restaurant who offered more courses, real exotic and fresh sea food and knowledgeable sweet service. This is a scam. Michelin has to take their star away to avoid misleading advertisement.

By far the best japanese food in zurich. Outstanding quality, service and experience! Definitely a restaurant to promote zurich to play in the global league of japanese gourmet cuisine!

Please understand the fact this is the least expensive Michelin-starred restaurant I've come across in my world travels. I've read some poor reviews on here, ones that don't describe my personal experience. Some reviews on here aren't even from customers, just people that failed to get a last-second seating (lol). There were a handful of folks that would come in the door expecting it to be a normal sushi restaurant, so I can understand why the price tag can be baffling to some; which can be annoying to the owner of a restaurant of this class-level. I could tell that the owner is very proud of her work and of her chefs in the kitchen. She made sure to make conversation with us as well as the other pair of customers whom she seemed to know very well. It felt like she actually cares to form a relationship with her patrons and cared to share about her personal life. I thought the tartare and nigiri dishes were fantastic and some very unique in flavor. I liked the artistic choices regarding the decor and design of this place. I'll definitely stop here every time I'm in Zurich.