Spices Kitchen & Terrace
Zurich
At a glance
Spices Kitchen & Terrace is an Asian restaurant at Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, set on an overhanging platform within the Bürgenstock Hotel. Its setting combines views across the lake with an open show kitchen, giving the dining room a lively connection to the cooking. The restaurant suits resort guests, visitors exploring the region and diners looking for a polished meal beyond traditional Swiss fare.
The menu brings together authentic culinary traditions from Japan, China, India and Thailand. Sushi, dim sum and curry represent the breadth of the offering, while the kitchen’s approach focuses on recipes and techniques associated with their countries of origin. This makes Spices a useful choice for groups with different preferences, particularly when some diners want Japanese specialities and others prefer Chinese, Indian or Thai flavours.
The atmosphere is cosmopolitan but approachable, with a smart-casual dress suggestion rather than a formal dining requirement. An open kitchen adds movement and theatre without turning the meal into a formal performance. The drinks selection includes cocktails, wine and other beverages, supporting both a relaxed lunch and a more leisurely evening meal. A snack menu is also offered on the terrace when weather conditions allow.
For a more structured dining occasion, the Omakase Signature Experience follows a six-course format inspired by the Japanese practice of leaving the selection in the chefs’ hands. The experience is prepared live and draws from the restaurant’s wider Asian focus, with seasonal ingredients and a combination of Japanese, Chinese, Indian and Thai influences.
Spices Kitchen & Terrace occupies a distinctive position within the resort, making the surroundings part of the experience without separating them from the food. The terrace is particularly suited to a drink or lighter meal in suitable weather, while the indoor restaurant provides a comfortable setting throughout the day. The restaurant is around an hour from Zurich by road, depending on traffic and route, and works well as part of a Bürgenstock stay or a dedicated Lake Lucerne dining outing.
