7 Best Ramen Spots in Zurich

Machida Shoten Albisriederplatz focuses on Yokohama-style ramen, including rich Tori Paitan chicken broth and spicy miso bowls with chewy noodles. The lively atmosphere adds energy to a straightforward, satisfying ramen stop, whether you are eating alone or meeting someone for a casual meal.

At Zypressenstrasse 49, it stays open from late morning through evening every day of the week.

Happy Ramen is a Japanese restaurant at Pelikanplatz in central Zurich, offering a convenient setting for a warm bowl in the city centre. Tantanmen is one of the appealing choices, with simple ordering and friendly service supporting a relaxed, informal meal.

The restaurant suits quick lunches, casual dinners and diners who want ramen in a bright central location rather than a formal Japanese dining experience.

Nooch Asian Kitchen at Zürich Steinfels is a contemporary Asian restaurant with a broad food-and-drinks offer and a setting suited to both small tables and larger groups. Service is quick, portions work well for different party sizes, and the menu extends beyond noodles to dishes such as sashimi and the distinctive sugoi apple gyoza dessert.

Its lively, flexible format suits group meals and informal evenings.

Sushi Bar & Café URAMAKIYA is a small Japanese restaurant in Wiedikon, pairing traditional sushi with creative Japanese cooking and takeaway options. Its intimate atmosphere, carefully prepared fish and home-style character make it better suited to a focused meal than a large, bustling dinner.

Sushi is the natural starting point, while the compact setting rewards advance planning during busy evening services.

Bimi is an authentic Japanese restaurant on Seefeldstrasse, presented in a minimalist setting with sushi and sashimi at the centre of its offer. Fresh fish, generous sushi platters and thoughtful additions such as miso and homemade sesame ice cream create a well-rounded meal for two or a special dinner.

The calm, clean-lined room gives the experience a more considered feel than a quick casual stop.

Yoshino is a Japanese restaurant on Hafnerstrasse offering a varied menu that includes tori yaki soba, pork tonkotsu bento and other familiar Japanese-style dishes. It is suited to informal family dinners and straightforward meals, with online reservation available for planning a Saturday evening.

Diners looking for ramen-adjacent comfort food may find the broader menu useful when one dish does not suit the whole table.

Ooki is a Japanese restaurant on Zahnradstrasse with a focused offer of ramen, udon and sake. Its tantanmen is notably rich, creamy and nutty, with spice levels beginning at a medium “normal” setting.

The self-service format keeps the meal informal and efficient, while generous bowls make it especially suitable for diners seeking a hearty lunch or relaxed dinner without table-service ceremony.