19. April 2013: Restaurant Samurai
I have been recommended the Restaurant Samurai a couple of times for sushi – and I was definitely not disappointed! The lunch menu starts with a miso soup which is rich and a fine start for lunch.
The “Sushi and Sashimi Set” (CHF 30.00) with tuna, salmon, king fish, prawn and california rolls, tuna sashimi, salmon sashimi and king fish sashimi was absolutely mouth-watering. I mean, I have had great tasting sushi for example in Vienna (DOTS – Experimental Sushi), but sushi in this quality I have never enjoyed in Zurich.
The price is very fair for Zurich – but it does not only apply to the dishes but also to the beverages. Green tea is included in the lunch menu and the espresso does only account for CHF 4.00. The place itself is rather simple and not too appealing overall but the dishes make up for it. The waitresses are friendly and helpful but do not really speak any language but Japanese but they understand the Swiss German buzz words.
Overall, the Restaurant Samurai is absolutely worth going – great sushi, fair prices, friendly service (and not such great atmosphere). Booking highly recommended!
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Contact Details:
Restaurant Samurai
Weststrasse 180
8003 Zürich (CH)
Tel.: +41 43 811 56 78
Homepage: http://www.samurai7.ch
About the Author: Sven
I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org.
Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City. 
