Surrounded by water, Zürich in Switzerland is a cosmopolitan city that excels in creativity and innovation. The city upholds the spirit of diversity, opening many opportunities for the people to be free and express themselves. Whatever the season may be, visitors will never have a dull moment in Zürich, as the place is active in hosting concerts, festivals, theatrical plays, and many other live performances and events throughout the year. With its great diversity, it is good to know that one of Zürich’s most popular go-to cuisines is Indian. If you love having aromatic and savory meals, the city has many places where you can get a taste of your favorite Indian dishes. Continue reading below for a list of the top Indian restaurants in Zürich, Switzerland.
1. Bombay Karachi
Posted by Mohsin Siddiqi on Monday, 23 April 2018
Serving Pakistani and Indian food to the people of Zürich, Bombay Karachi is one of the most popular Indian restaurants in the city. They serve Indian dishes such as curry, biryani, and tandoori, as well as some vegan options. The restaurant is well-lit, very sanitary, and spaces between tables are reasonable. If you love homemade Indian food served in a no-nonsense way, Bombay Karachi is a great option you should try out sometimes.
Bombay Karachi
Address: Stampfenbachstrasse 32, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 10am - 9:30pm (closed on Sat & Sun)
2. Restaurant Vulkan
Serving only the most authentic Indian dishes, Restaurant Vulcan uses original Indian clay kiln to cook most of their food. The ambiance of the place is good, with great ventilation, and very spacious. Some of their popular dishes are the jingha nashila, gosht vindaloo, and beef curry. They offer online reservations to make visits convenient, as well as catering services for people who want to serve Indian food at events.
Restaurant Vulkan
Address: Klingenstrasse 33, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
Website: Restaurant Vulkan
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 2pm, 6pm - 12am; Sat - Sun: 6pm - 12am
3. Tadka
Various parts of India have different styles and ways of cooking certain Indian dishes. If you would like to try them out, Tadka restaurant is a place that serves a wide variety of Indian dishes all under one roof. Some of their well-known dishes are the chicken jalfrezi, jhinga biryani, chicken biryani, and bhuna gosht. The establishment itself is spacious and can accommodate up to 100 people in an elegant, well-lit environment. They also offer outdoor seating. The restaurant features a temperature-controlled wine cellar, wine displays, and beautiful greenery where customers can enjoy a relaxing meal.
Tadka
Address: Tadka Indisches Restaurant, Quellenstrasse 49, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
Website: Tadka
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11:30am - 2pm, 6pm - 10pm; Sat - Sun: 6pm - 10pm
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4. Kormasutra
Only five minutes away from Zürich Main Station and Bahnhofstrasse, Kormasutra is a restaurant that serves savory Indian dishes in a unique environment. They have a big menu that includes meat dishes, vegetarian dishes, tandoori, and biryani. Some of their more popular fares are the nawabi chicken biryani, tandoori chicken, jhinga masala, and lamb bhuna. Enjoy your meals in a contemporary, vibrant, and spacious environment. If you are in a hurry or you want to eat your food at the hotel with friends or family, they also allow people to order meals for take-out.
Kormasutra
Address: Mühlegasse 5, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Website: Kormasutra
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 1:45pm, 5:30pm - 11pm; Sat - Sun: 5:30pm - 11pm
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5. Delhi House
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
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Posted by DELHI HOUSE on Sunday, March 21, 2021
Delhi House is a restaurant in Zürich that serves authentic Indians meals. They have a sizeable menu that includes chicken, lamb, beef, and vegetarian dishes. Their signature dishes are the sheekh kebab, shami kebab, hara bhara chicken, chicken curry, and pappadum. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating as well as online reservations, catering, take-out, and delivery services.
Delhi House
Address: Zypressenstrasse 52, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
Website: Delhi House
Opening hours: 11am - 10pm (daily)
6. Malabar
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Posted by Malabar Restaurant on Friday, August 21, 2015
Malabar is an Indian restaurant that serves authentic Indian cuisine, and they even teach people how to prepare and cook them. They have a large menu that contains a wide variety of Indian dishes and drinks. Some of their specialty fares include the fish Malabari, chicken tikka, lamb rack, fish tandoori, and Malabar chicken curry. Malabar serves its customers in a spacious, well-ventilated, and vibrant room, with large windows showing the yard where customers can also choose to enjoy their meals. If you are interested in learning how to cook Indian cuisine, they offer courses that let you do so together with the restaurant’s chefs.
Malabar
Address: Wallisellenstrasse 11, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
Website: Malabar
Opening hours: Tue - Fri: 11:30am - 2pm, 5:30pm - 12am; Sat - Sun: 5:30pm - 12am (closed on Mon)
7. Kerala
Bringing the spices of India to Zürich, Kerala is an Indian restaurant that has been serving locals since they opened in 2000. With close to two decades of experience, Kerala has become one of the go-to Indian restaurants in this metropolitan. They are known to serve aromatic homemade dishes such as curry, biryani, and tandoori. Customers are seated in a large, well-lit, and tastefully decorated room with tables generously spaced away from each other.
Kerala
Address: Hofwiesenstrasse 188, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland
Website: Kerala
Opening hours: Tue - Fri: 11am - 2pm, 6pm - 10pm; Sat - Sun: 6pm - 10pm (closed on Mon)
8. New Bombay
New Bombay is a family-owned Indian restaurant that has been serving Zürich locals for several years now. Some of their specialty dishes are the tandoori chicken, fish tikka, rogan josh, lamb palak, vegetable thali, and chicken madras. Having over 60 seats inside and another 60 seats outside, the restaurant can serve up to 120 people at a time. Although the restaurant can accommodate a lot of people, the tables are still evenly spaced. All customers seated inside and outside will also get a great view of the Limmat River.
New Bombay
Address: Predigerplatz 34, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Website: New Bombay
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11:30am - 3pm, 5pm - 11pm; Sat: 12pm - 11pm; Sun: 4pm - 10pm
9. Tamarind Hill
Approaching Indian cuisine with a more modern take, Tamarind Hill is a restaurant that serves well-crafted and unique Indian dishes that any person familiar with Indian food should try out. Their specialty dishes are the chicken korma, duck madras, lamb vindaloo, prawn taka-tak, and Goan fish curry. Luxurious in every aspect, this place serves its customers in a spacious, modern dining area with traditional Indian decor that the customers will appreciate.
Tamarind Hill
Address: Schaffhauserstrasse 306, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
Website: Tamarind Hill
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 2pm, 5pm - 10:30pm; Sat - Sun: 5pm - 10:30pm
10. Masala
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Posted by Masala on Tuesday, 22 May 2018
Located near Limmat River, Masala is a restaurant that serves Indian cuisine in an elegant environment. They serve competitively priced meals in generous servings. Some of their popular dishes are the hara paneer masala, coconut fish curry, prawn tandoori, and Goan lamb curry. The restaurant has wooden furniture and is decorated with several Indian patterns and figurines. It is also equipped with large tables that are great for big groups.
Masala
Address: Stauffacherstrasse 27, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
Website: Masala
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 12pm - 2pm, 6pm - 11pm; Sat: 6pm - 11pm (closed on Sun)
Savory, tasty, and delicious
Zürich is a place where many languages and cultures come together. One of the thriving food scenes here is Indian cuisine. With such acceptance in the locality, many restaurants have risen to serve the people with savory and delicious meals that not only fills the stomach but also touches the heart of anyone familiar with Indian food.
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