Zürich
Looking for curry in Zurich? This guide brings together Indian, Sri Lankan and Thai options across areas such as Kanzleistrasse, Sihlcity, Wiedikon and central Zürich. Compare hearty sit-down meals, weekday takeaway, lunch delivery and relaxed dinner settings, then check opening times, spice preferences and whether advance booking is sensible before you go.
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#1Kobal Curry Restaurant serves hearty Indian meals on Kanzleistrasse 78, with richly flavoured curry, tender meat and carefully balanced spices at the centre of the menu. Dal and eggplant make satisfying complements, and portions are generous enough for a substantial lunch or dinner.
A cosy atmosphere rounds out the experience, making this a dependable setting for warming, full-bodied Indian cooking in Zurich.
#2Currybag is a Zurich delivery service at Freilagerstrasse 73 specializing in Sri Lankan-inspired dishes, including chicken kottu with vegetarian and lamb alternatives. The menu brings authentic flavors into a convenient takeaway format, with options such as Kottubox and Loving Lanka.
Service is concentrated around lunchtime on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, so it suits a planned midday order rather than a spontaneous evening delivery.
#3Kurry World is an Indian restaurant at Sihlcity, serving dishes for dine-in and takeaway from Kalanderplatz 10. Its menu is positioned around Indian cuisine and includes a convenient click-and-collect option for meals on the move.
Opening hours are 11 am to 10 pm Monday to Friday, while Saturday and Sunday are closed, making it primarily a weekday choice for lunch, dinner or takeaway.
#4Thali available by pre-order
Indian Restaurant Garhwal on Winterthurerstrasse presents traditional Indian cuisine with a clear Punjabi focus, from a welcoming family-run setting in Zurich. The menu emphasizes fresh ingredients and includes a thali available by pre-order , making it a strong choice for a planned dinner or group meal.
It opens for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Friday, plus dinner Saturday and Sunday; reservations are advisable for busy periods.
#5Thai-Kurier, also presented as Five Spice, offers Thai food for delivery and pickup from Sihlfeldstrasse 81 in Zurich. The menu includes familiar choices such as pad Thai and green curry, with generous portions, authentic flavors and efficient service.
Lunch is available Tuesday to Friday, while evening service runs Tuesday to Sunday, making it a flexible option for planned takeaway or home dining.
#6Tamarind Garden brings Indian dining to Birmensdorferstrasse in Zürich, with a warm, clean setting suited to relaxed lunches, dinners and small celebrations. Its offer includes a lunch buffet, desserts such as gulab jamun, kheer and halwa, and generously flavoured dishes prepared in a traditional style.
Friendly, attentive service and a welcoming snack add to the easy-going atmosphere, while the CHF 19.95 lunch buffet makes weekday dining particularly accessible.
#7The Coconut is an Indian takeaway on Baslerstrasse in Zürich, built around quick ordering, satisfying portions and familiar favourites such as chicken dishes, butter chicken and paratha. Its food suits a convenient meal on the go, with mild seasoning available in some dishes and prices positioned for everyday eating.
The compact takeaway format keeps service moving, even when a queue forms.
#8Neela brings an authentic Sri Lankan kitchen to Kanonengasse in Zürich, with a focus on Tamil cooking and generous portions. The menu includes distinctive dishes such as puttu with seafood, string hoppers and Sri Lankan chai, making it a compelling choice for diners seeking something beyond standard curry-house fare.
Warm hospitality and a central location suit both casual meals and a more focused introduction to Sri Lankan cuisine.
#9Masal Dosa specialises in South Indian cooking at Schaffhauserstrasse 413, with Chettinad influences, traditional techniques and a colourful dining room following a recent renovation. Dosa, vada with sambar and chutney, and filter coffee make it especially appealing for a focused South Indian lunch or dinner.
The kitchen leans into fragrant spices and lively flavours while retaining the simplicity that makes these dishes so satisfying.
#10Tamil, Sri Lankan, Kerala and North Indian cooking
Kottu roti, Jaffna curry, hoppers and idiyappam
AiYA brings traditional Tamil, Sri Lankan, Kerala and North Indian cooking to Langstrasse, creating a broad choice for groups with varied tastes. Its menu includes kottu roti, Jaffna curry, hoppers and idiyappam , with a lunch menu alongside fuller evening dining.
Friendly, attentive service and a welcoming family atmosphere make the restaurant a natural fit for sharing dishes and exploring regional specialities.
#11Saravanaa Bhavan on Limmatstrasse is a South Indian vegetarian restaurant with a relaxed ambience and a menu that also includes North Indian dishes. Crispy medu vada, onion chilli uttapam and other meat-free specialities make it a strong choice for a casual lunch, while the central Zürich location works well for an easy dinner stop.
Outdoor seating is appealing on sunny days.
#12Full-flavoured Indian cooking in Oerlikon
Curries, biryani, dal and fritters
Tamarind Hill serves full-flavoured Indian cooking in Oerlikon , pairing a warm hospitality-led setting with a menu of curries, biryani, dal and fritters . The kitchen can be notably spicy, so diners who prefer gentler heat should ask about seasoning when ordering.
Its polished atmosphere suits an unhurried evening meal, and reserving ahead is a sensible choice for busy dining periods.
#13Cima Indisch Take Away Zürich offers Indian and Sri Lankan-inspired cooking from Kanonengasse 19, close to Zurich’s city centre. The menu is built around substantial, carefully prepared meals, with rice treated as part of the dish rather than a filler and chicken cooked to retain its tenderness.
A warm, welcoming approach makes it well suited to a satisfying lunch or relaxed evening takeaway.
#14Five Spice is a Thai restaurant on Sihlfeldstrasse where generous portions, quick service and kind staff make for an easy everyday meal. Alongside familiar Thai favourites, the kitchen offers less common dishes such as Thai beef soup, giving adventurous diners a reason to look beyond standard choices.
Lunch menus add a practical weekday option, while the evening setting suits relaxed dinners.
#15Vees is a cosy Thai restaurant in Zürich Enge, known for vibrant, spicy dishes and house specialities designed to bring vivid Bangkok-style flavours to the table. Crispy pork belly is a standout choice for diners seeking something zesty and richly textured.
The intimate setting becomes busy at dinner, making advance booking particularly useful for a relaxed evening meal.
Summary
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kobal Curry Restaurant | 4.6 | 475 | Hearty Indian curry meals |
| #2 | Currybag | 5.0 | 45 | Authentic Sri Lankan-style lunch delivery |
| #3 | Kurry World | 4.0 | 67 | Weekday Indian meals and takeaway |
| #4 | Indian Restaurant Garhwal | 4.9 | 679 | Planned Punjabi dinners and shared meals |
| #5 | Thai-Kurier | 4.9 | 269 | Authentic Thai takeaway and evening delivery |
| #6 | Tamarind Garden - Indian Restaurant | 4.6 | 948 | Indian lunches |
| #7 | The Coconut | 4.8 | 271 | Quick Indian meals and mild |
| #8 | Neela | 4.6 | 631 | Exploring Sri Lankan specialities in central Zürich |
| #9 | Masal Dosa | 4.6 | 614 | South Indian lunches and spice-led casual dining |
| #10 | AiYA Restaurant | Tamil - Sri Lankan | Kerala & North Indian Cuisine | 4.8 | 181 | Groups exploring several South Asian regional cuisines |
| #11 | Saravanaa Bhavan Zurich | 4.4 | 2,147 | Vegetarian South Indian lunches and relaxed city dining |
| #12 | Tamarind Hill | 4.4 | 1,383 | Spice-forward Indian dinners and planned occasions |
| #13 | Cima Indisch Take Away Zürich | 4.5 | 326 | Full-flavoured Indian-style takeaway meals |
| #14 | Five Spice - Thai Restaurant in Zürich | 4.4 | 517 | Casual Thai meals and adventurous soup dishes |
| #15 | Vees | 4.4 | 480 | Spicy Thai dinners in an intimate setting |
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Use the map to see which curry options sit closest to your route, whether you are heading through central Zürich, Wiedikon, Sihlcity or the northern districts. It also helps distinguish compact takeaway stops from places better suited to a relaxed meal, while showing where several choices are concentrated for an easy comparison.
Central areas include Kanonengasse and Kanzleistrasse, with options for Indian and Sri Lankan dining. Neela is suited to exploring Tamil and Sri Lankan specialities, while Kobal Curry Restaurant focuses on hearty Indian meals in a cosy setting.
Yes. Kurry World offers weekday Indian meals and click-and-collect at Sihlcity, while Currybag focuses on lunchtime Sri Lankan-style delivery on selected days. The Coconut is another practical choice for a filling Indian takeaway meal.
Currybag specialises in Sri Lankan-inspired lunch delivery, and Thai-Kurier offers Thai food for delivery and pickup, including green curry. Service days and hours vary, so confirm the current delivery area and timing before ordering.
Indian Restaurant Garhwal is suited to planned Punjabi dinners and shared meals, with a thali available by pre-order. Tamarind Garden offers a welcoming setting for relaxed dinners and small celebrations. Contact the venue in advance to discuss table space and menu arrangements.
The Coconut offers familiar Indian takeaway dishes with mild seasoning available in some choices. When ordering elsewhere, ask about the heat level and whether the kitchen can adjust a dish, particularly for regional Sri Lankan or Thai specialities.
