Chifa Izakaya
Zurich
At a glance
Chifa Izakaya brings together Peruvian, Japanese and Chinese influences in a modern izakaya setting at Baumgasse 10 in Zurich. Its cooking draws on Chifa and Nikkei traditions, creating a menu that moves between Latin American brightness, Japanese precision and Chinese-inspired depth. The result is a social style of dining built around dishes designed to be shared.
The menu includes raw and marinated preparations such as tiradito, along with warm plates and rice dishes served from the hot plate. The cooking is presented as playful and full of character, with familiar Asian techniques meeting Peruvian ingredients and seasoning. The format suits diners who enjoy ordering several dishes for the table rather than following a traditional starter and main course structure.
Drinks are an important part of the experience. Chifa Izakaya serves pisco cocktails alongside wine, giving the restaurant a distinctly Peruvian element as well as a broader bar offering for relaxed evenings. The combination of food and drinks supports both a full meal and a more casual visit centred on sharing plates and cocktails.
The atmosphere is stylish, lively and informal, with the energy associated with an izakaya rather than a formal dining room. Its fusion approach makes the restaurant suitable for adventurous diners, groups of friends and anyone interested in food that crosses culinary traditions without losing its social character. The sharing format also allows a table to explore different flavours across the menu, from seafood and meat preparations to vegetarian options.
Chifa Izakaya presents lunch and dinner service, with a menu that can accommodate a range of occasions, from a casual daytime meal to an evening built around cocktails and several plates. Reservations are available through the venue, particularly useful for planned dinners and larger parties. With its Peruvian, Japanese and Chinese influences, communal approach and relaxed izakaya atmosphere, the restaurant offers a clear choice for diners seeking contemporary fusion cooking in Zurich.
