Tokyo Express
Zurich
At a glance
Tokyo Express is a Japanese restaurant at BRIDGE on Europaallee in Zurich, with a menu centred on familiar Tokyo-style dishes. Sushi, gyoza, ramen and donburi are prepared on site in an open kitchen, giving the restaurant a visible, craft-focused character. The setting suits diners looking for a casual Japanese meal with a menu that moves from warm noodle soups and rice bowls to smaller plates and carefully arranged sushi.
Fresh preparation is central to the restaurant’s approach. Ramen is served as a hot noodle soup, while gyoza are made in-house and presented as a savoury option for sharing or eating as part of a broader meal. Donburi offers a bowl-based format, and sushi provides a more delicate choice. The range makes Tokyo Express suitable for different types of visits, from a focused bowl of noodles to a meal built around several Japanese specialities.
The restaurant places emphasis on ingredients and sourcing as well as technique. Swiss meat and eggs are used in the kitchen, while the fish carries certification from ASC or MSC, organisations associated with responsible aquaculture and sustainable fisheries. This sourcing policy forms part of the restaurant’s modern interpretation of Japanese dining, combining traditional dish styles with attention to the provenance of key ingredients.
The open-kitchen format adds a sense of immediacy to the dining experience, as preparation happens on site rather than behind a closed service area. The overall style is straightforward and food-led, with the Tokyo influence expressed through the menu, preparation and presentation rather than through elaborate formal dining. Tokyo Express works for diners who enjoy Japanese comfort food, sushi, or a mixture of both in one location.
All menu items are available for takeaway, extending the restaurant’s appeal beyond meals eaten at BRIDGE. Takeaway suits a quick lunch, an informal dinner or a selection of dishes to enjoy elsewhere. Tokyo Express therefore offers both an on-site restaurant experience and a practical option for Japanese food on the move, with a menu broad enough to accommodate different appetites and meal formats.
