Basic

Basic is a vegetarian and vegan restaurant at Eisgasse 20, Europaallee 22, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland. Its identity centres on bowls made with wholefood ingredients, with grains and vegetables forming the foundation of the menu. The offering also includes tempeh, tofu, peas, corn, shoyu and eggs sourced from organic producers in Switzerland.

The bowl format allows two approaches. Basic offers signature bowls, while bowls can also be put together according to individual preferences. This gives the restaurant a flexible structure for diners looking for a prepared combination or a meal shaped around selected ingredients. The menu is clearly focused on plant-based food, although eggs are also part of the offering.

Basic suits vegetarian and vegan diners, as well as anyone looking for a grain-and-vegetable meal rather than a meat-led restaurant experience. The food is positioned as wholesome and healthy, with legumes, soy-based ingredients and vegetables used alongside grains. The concise menu concept keeps the focus on balanced bowls and the ingredients within them.

The restaurant caters to different occasions through its options for eating on site, taking food away and delivery. Brunch is also part of the offer, extending the bowl-focused concept beyond a standard lunch or dinner visit. These choices make Basic relevant for a quick meal, a takeaway order or a relaxed brunch occasion, depending on the service available at the time.

Basic brings a modern, practical approach to vegetarian and vegan dining in Zurich. Its character comes from customisable bowls, plant-based staples and a clear emphasis on whole ingredients. The combination of grains, vegetables, tofu, tempeh and other plant-based components gives the menu a distinct structure, while the inclusion of eggs provides an additional choice for vegetarian diners. Basic is a suitable address for people seeking straightforward vegetarian and vegan food in bowl form, with options that work for eating in, taking away or ordering for delivery.