Gaijin Izakaya
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Gaijin Izakaya is a Japanese restaurant on Birmensdorferstrasse in Zürich, serving contemporary dishes influenced by flavors from across Asia and beyond.
Menu & prices
Why go
- 14 Gault & Millau points and a Michelin Bib Gourmand distinction.
- Cooking over a traditional Japanese charcoal grill.
- Hand Roll Pop-Up at lunch and dinner Monday to Thursday; unavailable Friday and Saturday.
Good to know
ReservationsServes AlcoholTable Service
Dishes to try
- Surprise Omakase
- Omakase Gourmand
Booking a table
- Reserve through aleno; a credit card is required to secure the reservation.
- Groups of eight or more must choose one omakase menu for the whole party; the two menus cannot be combined.
- Groups of 15 or more may be asked for a 20% deposit.
- Groups of 15 or more can reserve only at 20:15 or 20:30 on Fridays and Saturdays, with the table until closing.
- Bar menu
Atmosphere
- A Japanese restaurant for drinks and meals with friends.
Dietary options
- Vegetarian Vegetarian-friendly dishes are available. Groups with vegetarian or pescatarian diners can request a special omakase for those guests.
- Vegan Vegan options are available.
Shorts
Sources: Gaijin Izakaya - Japanese restaurant Zürich | E… · Menu - Gaijin Izakaya · Bar Menu - Gaijin Izakaya · Gaijin Izakaya: booking (its own site) · Gaijin Izakaya: menu (its own site) · checked 12 Oct 2026
Where
Birmensdorferstrasse 5, 8004, Zürich
- Website
- gaijin-izakaya.ch/
- Phone
- +41 44 482 22 00
Questions and answers
Where can I see the food menu?
Food menu
Where can I see the drinks menu?
Bar menu
Can the omakase menus accommodate allergies?
Both menus can be adapted. Share dietary needs at least three days ahead, including whether cross-contamination is acceptable.
Does Gaijin Izakaya serve alcohol?
Yes, Gaijin Izakaya serves alcohol.
Is table service available at Gaijin Izakaya?
Yes, table service is available.
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