Akaraka Korean Restaurant
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Akaraka Korean Restaurant is a modern Korean restaurant at Bäckerstrasse 30 in Zürich, combining Korean cuisine with live classical music and singing.
Menu & prices
Why go
- A six-course dinner paired with live classical music.
- Founder Han Pyong-chin cooks and sings for guests.
- An official Swiss Fait Maison label for preparing most dishes fresh daily in its own kitchen.
Opening hours
Today11:30 – 14:00Show all
Monday11:30 – 14:00
Tuesday11:30 – 14:00
Wednesday11:30 – 14:00
Thursday11:30 – 14:00
Friday11:30 – 14:00
Saturday18:00 – 00:00
SundayClosed
Good to know
Dog FriendlyFamily styleFree WifiFull BarLive MusicNon-smoking restaurantsOutdoor SeatingReservations
Dishes to try
- Beef tartare, beef, chicken, pork and tofu bibimbap are among the lunch options.
- Dolsot-Bibimbap combines rice, vegetables and meat, mixed with sauce.
- Beef, pork and chicken bulgogi plates come with rice, salad with homemade sauce and side dishes.
- Mapa is Korean-style tofu with oyster sauce and a slight spice.
- Jja Jang Myon is Korean noodles in mild black bean sauce.
- Zzam Ppong is spicy seafood noodle soup.
Booking a table
- Reserve a table on the restaurant’s website or call +41 43 538 30 85.
- Menus are available on the restaurant’s website.
Atmosphere
- Outdoor seating is available.
- Family-style dining in a non-smoking restaurant.
- Alcohol, wine and beer are served.
Good for
- Families Family-style dining.
Dietary options
- Vegetarian Vegetarian bibimbap is on the lunch menu.
- Gluten-free Gluten-free options are available.
History
Han Pyong-chin founded the restaurant with a former stage colleague. After an accident partly affected his hearing, he chose to promote Korean cuisine and culture in Zurich. Over time, the restaurant developed into a cultural hub.
- 1996–2008Han Pyong-chin worked as an opera singer at the Zurich Opera House.
- 2019Moved to its current address; small concerts became part of the dining experience.
Accessibility
- parking Street parking is available.
Sources: Zurich Dinner and Show | Restaurant Akaraka – B… · LUNCH | Restaurant Akaraka · Über uns | Akaraka Zürich · checked 28 Sep 2026
Where
Bäckerstrasse 30, 8004, Zürich
- Website
- akaraka.ch/
- Phone
- +41 43 538 30 85
Questions and answers
Where can I see Akaraka Korean Restaurant’s menus?
Menus are available at https://www.akaraka.ch/menus.
What are Akaraka Korean Restaurant’s dinner hours?
Monday to Friday, 18:00–23:00; Saturday, 18:00–midnight.
Can I reserve a table at Akaraka Korean Restaurant?
Yes. Reserve on the restaurant’s website or call +41 43 538 30 85.
Are dogs welcome at Akaraka Korean Restaurant?
Yes.
Does Akaraka Korean Restaurant serve alcohol?
Yes, including wine and beer; it has a full bar.
When is lunch served at Akaraka Korean Restaurant?
Monday to Friday, 11:30–14:00.
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