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15 Best Chinese Restaurants in Zurich

Choosing a Chinese restaurant in Zurich depends on more than the menu label. This guide brings together noodle specialists, traditional dining rooms, hotpot and Szechuan options across central Zurich, Schlieren, Wallisellen and Dietikon. Compare the style of cooking, distance from your route, lunch or dinner availability, and whether a busy evening calls for booking ahead.

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We researched Chinese restaurants in Zürich and narrowed them down to those with genuine expertise, strong reviews and complete contact details.

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T&S CHINESE NOODLE, Zürich#1
What stands out
  • Handmade Chinese noodles

T&S CHINESE NOODLE

4.880 reviews
Zürcherstrasse 164, 8952 Schlieren, Switzerland
Best for
Authentic noodles and casual comfort food

T&S CHINESE NOODLE in Schlieren keeps the focus on handmade Chinese noodles and traditional flavours. Its warm, filling dishes are especially suited to cold-weather comfort, while the friendly owners create an informal, welcoming atmosphere.

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner Tuesday to Friday, with continuous weekend hours from noon, making it a practical stop for a hearty bowl.

Meister Gao, Zürich#2

Meister Gao

4.4273 reviews
Rötelstrasse 125, 8037 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
Traditional Chinese dining and broad menus

Meister Gao at Bucheggplatz presents authentic Chinese cuisine in a warm, traditional setting, with a broad menu shaped around classic flavours. The restaurant is a strong fit for diners seeking regional depth and a more traditional experience, while the friendly welcome makes group meals comfortable.

It serves weekday lunch and dinner, with evening service every day.

King To China, Zürich#3

King To China

4.5135 reviews
Badenerstrasse 816, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
Affordable weekday lunches

King To China is a Chinese restaurant on Badenerstrasse 816, offering a straightforward setting for lunch or dinner. Its lunch menu is particularly appealing when keeping an eye on value, while the evening service extends later for a more relaxed meal.

The restaurant also attracts interest for dim sum, although expectations are best kept measured around that specialty.

Miam Miam Noodles, Zürich#4
What stands out
  • Hand-pulled Biang-Biang noodles

Miam Miam Noodles

4.839 reviews
Birmensdorferstrasse 58, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
Noodle-focused evening dining

Miam Miam Noodles focuses on hand-pulled Biang-Biang noodles at Hermanseck, Birmensdorferstrasse 58. Its pop-up format creates a focused, limited-time setting for an evening meal, with a relaxed atmosphere and warm, attentive service adding to the occasion.

Demand can make advance booking important, particularly for peak sessions. The concept is especially suited to diners seeking a specialised noodle experience rather than a broad Chinese menu.

Lamky, Zürich#5

Lamky

4.1321 reviews
Wattstrasse 3, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
Shared hotpot dinners

Lamky brings Chinese hotpot to Wattstrasse 3, with mala broth as its defining draw. The standard hotpot menu offers a broad selection of ingredients, while a half-and-half broth lets diners combine contrasting flavours at the table.

Fresh seafood and bold, spicy seasoning make it a strong choice for a sociable meal built around sharing and customisation. Online ordering and delivery are also available.

Chop-Stick, Zürich#6
What stands out
  • Spacious two-level setting

Chop-Stick

3.91,322 reviews
Limmatquai 138, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
Central Chinese and Szechuan dining

Chop-Stick occupies a central Niederdorf location on Limmatquai, serving Chinese and Szechuan specialities in a spacious two-level setting . Generous portions and richly flavoured dishes make it suitable for everything from a quick lunch to a substantial evening meal, with seating spread across two buildings.

The soup and stir-fried beef with chilli stand out for diners drawn to aromatic, more robust flavours.

Nooch, Zürich#7

Nooch

4.63,599 reviews
Richtipl. 3, 8304 Wallisellen, Switzerland
Best for
Flexible group meals

Nooch Asian Kitchen in Wallisellen Richti offers a broad Asian menu in a relaxed, friendly setting. Katsu chicken, salmon poke bowls and homemade drinks are among the more distinctive choices, while the all-you-can-eat format adds flexibility for groups with different appetites.

Its Richtiplatz location works well for an informal lunch, easy dinner or casual meet-up outside central Zurich.

RuayThaiNoodle Coffee&Bubbletea, Zürich#8

RuayThaiNoodle Coffee&Bubbletea

5.066 reviews
RuayThaiNoodle Coffee&Bubbletea Heimstrasse 10 8953 Dietikon, Switzerland
Best for
Casual weekday Thai meals

RuayThaiNoodle Coffee&Bubbletea in Dietikon combines wok cooking with Thai noodles, coffee and bubble tea. The noodles are a natural starting point, while red curry with chicken offers a comforting, generously portioned main course.

Creamy Thai tea provides a refreshing finish without excessive sweetness. With lunch and dinner sessions Monday to Friday, it suits a casual weekday meal or delivery-style dinner.

Hong Kong Take Away, Zürich#9
What stands out
  • Freshly cooked Chinese food

Hong Kong Take Away

4.7109 reviews
Regensdorferstrasse 5, 8049 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
Quick takeaway meals

Hong Kong Take Away on Regensdorferstrasse is built around freshly cooked Chinese food , quick service and takeaway convenience. The compact premises have only a few tables, so it works best for collecting a meal rather than settling in for a long dinner.

Fair pricing, satisfying portions and friendly service make it a practical choice when you want hot food prepared to order.

LIN'S, Zürich#10

LIN'S

4.4389 reviews
Schwamendingenstrasse 21, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
Flexible Chinese and Asian meals

LIN’S Restaurant & Take Away prepares traditional Chinese dishes fresh in the wok on Schwamendingenstrasse. Dim sum and sushi rolls broaden the menu beyond classic cooked dishes, while the comfortable dining room suits both lunch and dinner.

Takeaway is available at midday and in the evening, making LIN’S a useful option for a relaxed sit-down meal or a meal collected for home.

Tiffins Asian Kitchen, Zürich#11

Tiffins Asian Kitchen

4.3828 reviews
Seefeldstrasse 61, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
Convenient Seefeld lunches and dinners

Tiffins Asian Kitchen brings Asian classics to Seefeldstrasse, with restaurant and takeaway service in a convenient neighbourhood setting. Noodles, pork belly rice and Pad Thai are strong choices for a satisfying meal, and generous portions make sharing several mains easy.

Homemade-style ginger and lychee drinks add a refreshing touch. Lunch menus, weekly specials and à la carte dishes provide plenty of flexibility.

HONGXI, Zürich#12
What stands out
  • Contemporary Chinese cuisine

HONGXI

4.3487 reviews
Switzerland, Glattpark (Opfikon), Thurgauerstrasse, CH HONGXI
Best for
Modern Chinese dinners

HONGXI presents contemporary Chinese cuisine in Glattpark, combining a modern dinner setting with dim sum, cocktails, dine-in and takeaway. Its polished atmosphere makes it suitable for a more considered evening than a basic casual meal, while the menu supports both shared plates and individual orders.

The concept is broad and modern, with the strongest appeal for diners looking for Chinese cooking in a contemporary setting.

Nagasui Restaurant & Take Away, Zürich#13

Nagasui Restaurant & Take Away

4.2460 reviews
Selnaustrasse 16, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
Weekday lunches near central Zurich

Nagasui offers Asian cuisine in a contemporary setting on Selnaustrasse, with restaurant and takeaway service. It is particularly well suited to lunch, with chicken sweet and sour, chicken noodles with wontons and Pad Thai among the more satisfying choices.

Portions are generous enough to continue the meal at home, while pink lemonade adds a distinctive drink option. Evening service runs Monday to Friday.

The Penthouse Zurich | Rooftop lounge & Nightclub | FIVE Zurich#14

The Penthouse Zurich | Rooftop lounge & Nightclub | FIVE Zurich

4.1236 reviews
Döltschiweg 234, 8055 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
Weekend dining and nightlife

The Penthouse Zurich combines contemporary Japanese cuisine with a rooftop lounge and nightclub at FIVE Zurich. Skyline views, cocktails, a relaxed bar atmosphere and DJ-led evenings create a destination for celebrations, late dinners and nightlife rather than a traditional Chinese meal.

Its limited Friday and Saturday schedule reinforces the weekend focus, with the setting designed to carry the evening from dining into drinks and music.

Hong Kong Food Paradise, Zürich#15

Hong Kong Food Paradise

4.0309 reviews
Binzmühlestrasse 104, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
Informal weekday meals

Hong Kong Food Paradise on Binzmühlestrasse is a casual Asian restaurant with a fast-food format and a mixed menu spanning Asian and Indian dishes. It suits a straightforward weekday lunch or early dinner when convenience matters more than a formal setting.

The offering is broad rather than specialised, with service available Monday to Friday and a clear break between the midday and evening sessions.

The comparison at a glance

#BusinessRatingReviewsBest for
#1T&S CHINESE NOODLE 4.880Authentic noodles and casual comfort food
#2Meister Gao 4.4273Traditional Chinese dining and broad menus
#3King To China 4.5135Affordable weekday lunches
#4Miam Miam Noodles 4.839Noodle-focused evening dining
#5Lamky 4.1321Shared hotpot dinners
#6Chop-Stick 3.91,322Central Chinese and Szechuan dining
#7Nooch 4.63,599Flexible group meals
#8RuayThaiNoodle Coffee&Bubbletea 5.066Casual weekday Thai meals
#9Hong Kong Take Away 4.7109Quick takeaway meals
#10LIN'S 4.4389Flexible Chinese and Asian meals
#11Tiffins Asian Kitchen 4.3828Convenient Seefeld lunches and dinners
#12HONGXI 4.3487Modern Chinese dinners
#13Nagasui Restaurant & Take Away 4.2460Weekday lunches near central Zurich
#14The Penthouse Zurich | Rooftop lounge & Nightclub | FIVE Zurich 4.1236Weekend dining and nightlife
#15Hong Kong Food Paradise 4.0309Informal weekday meals

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Map of Chinese Restaurants in Zürich

Use the map to see how far each option sits from your starting point. Central choices around Niederdorf and the city centre suit an urban meal, while addresses in Schlieren, Wallisellen and Dietikon may be easier from the surrounding suburbs. Check the route and opening schedule before setting out, especially for a planned dinner.

Services to compare

  • Hand-pulled noodlesFocused noodle dishes, including handmade Chinese noodles and Biang-Biang noodles.
  • Traditional Chinese mealsBroad menus built around classic regional flavours in a more traditional setting.
  • Hotpot diningShared hotpot with mala broth, a half-and-half option and ingredients chosen at the table.
  • Szechuan specialitiesCentral Chinese and Szechuan dishes for richly flavoured lunches or dinners.
  • Weekday lunchesLunch options in Zurich and nearby areas, including more budget-conscious choices.
  • Group mealsFlexible settings and varied menus for diners with different appetites.
  • Takeaway-friendly mealsQuick casual meals when you want noodles or wok cooking without a long sitting.

How to choose Chinese Restaurants in Zürich

  1. Pick a noodle specialist when the main dish matters more than menu breadth.
  2. For hotpot, confirm the broth combination and allow enough time for a shared meal.
  3. Choose a central Niederdorf address for a city-centre plan; compare the route before travelling to nearby towns.
  4. For lunch, check the weekday service window and ask what is available that day.
  5. If you are visiting Miam Miam Noodles at a peak session, reserve ahead rather than relying on a walk-in.
  6. For groups, agree on spice preferences and whether everyone wants the same dining format.

Frequently asked questions

Which Zurich option suits a noodle-focused meal?

T&S CHINESE NOODLE keeps its offer centred on handmade Chinese noodles and traditional flavours. Miam Miam Noodles is another focused choice, specialising in hand-pulled Biang-Biang noodles at Birmensdorferstrasse. Its pop-up format makes checking the session and booking particularly sensible.

Where can I have Chinese hotpot in Zurich?

Lamky on Wattstrasse focuses on Chinese hotpot, with mala broth, a broad ingredient selection and a half-and-half broth for contrasting flavours. It is best suited to a sociable meal where the table shares the cooking and customises the combination.

Are there central Chinese restaurants in Zurich?

Chop-Stick on Limmatquai is in Niederdorf, making it convenient for a meal in the centre. Its menu includes Chinese and Szechuan specialities, with substantial portions and seating across two levels for both lunch and evening dining.

What should I check before visiting?

Confirm the current opening hours, service window and whether your preferred dishes are available. For busy evenings or a limited pop-up session, booking ahead can save a wasted journey. Also check the route if you are choosing an address outside central Zurich.

Which choice works for a mixed group?

Nooch in Wallisellen offers a broad Asian menu and an all-you-can-eat format, which can help when appetites differ. For a more specifically Chinese meal, a broad-menu restaurant such as Meister Gao may be easier when the group wants several traditional dishes to share.

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