We try to honor traditional preparations and techniques, while pushing forward modern ideas. We do not consider our restaurant to be traditionally Japanese, but more of an homage to a Japanese Izakaya. Local ingredients, charcoal grill from Japan and of course a selection of sake, wines, and beers that complement our shared dishes. Itadakimasu!
WHAT IS GAIJIN IZAKAYA?
We try to honor traditional preparations and techniques, while pushing forward modern ideas. We do not consider our restaurant to be traditionally Japanese, but more of an homage to a Japanese Izakaya. Local ingredients, charcoal grill from Japan and of course a selection of sake, wines, and beers that complement our shared dishes. Itadakimasu!
Reservation
The OWNERS
contact
Tuesday - Friday
11:30 - 14:00
Tuesday - Saturday
18:00 - 00:00
Birmensdorferstrasse 5
Zurich 8004

WHAT IS GAIJIN IZAKAYA?
We try to honor traditional preparations and techniques, while pushing forward modern ideas. We do not consider our restaurant to be traditionally Japanese, but more of an homage to a Japanese Izakaya. Local ingredients, charcoal grill from Japan and of course a selection of sake, wines, and beers that complement our shared dishes. Itadakimasu!

The Chef
After arriving in Zurich in 2017, he found his love for soulful cooking by bringing new ideas of American BBQ, burgers, and fried chicken to Switzerland through three exciting restaurants: Brisket, The Bite, and Yardbird.
In 2018, Dan & Freddy teamed up with George to operate NightMarkt, the first Japanese Yakitori concept in Zurich. The new cuisine was met with positive reviews, and we are now proud to introduce Chef Dan’s version of a Japanese Izakaya: Gaijin.
The OWNERS

Reservation

contact
Tuesday - Friday
11:30 - 14:00
Tuesday - Saturday
18:00 - 00:00
Birmensdorferstrasse 5
Zurich 8004

Dinner
Smaller course of chef’s special served with locally sourced ingredients
Chef’s exclusive only served with organic and locally sourced ingredients
Starter
Smooth bisque topped with river prawn
Charcoal grilled beef skewers with fries
Fresh tomatoes, onion, celery, and olives
Small portion of fried carp with mashed potatoes
Topped with cucumber and roe
Lighly baked tomatoes and olives on top of ciabatta
Main Dish
with soy sauce and sautéed mushrooms
Crispy duck leg with signature apple-based sauce
Tenderloin steak topped with grilled foie gras
Pan seared sea brass with signature sauce
Japanese-style baked salmon with grilled vegetables
Steamed trout fillet with japanese yuzu sauce
Dessert
Topped with raspberries and secret cream
Apple tart cake with vanilla ice-cream
Original Italian Tiramisu with chewy texture
Signature blueberry stuffed cheese cake