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Sushi Isakaya

Waisenhausstrasse 5, Zurich 8001, Switzerland
0433448929
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Ranked #658 of 841 restaurants in Zurich
3.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Price range: INR279 - INR5,796
Cuisines: Japanese
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Reservations
Neighbourhood: Old Town
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Dining options: Lunch Spot, Reservations
Neighbourhood: Old Town
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Zurich
Top Contributor
110 reviews 110 reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

It used to be a nice and causy place with special atmosphere - they have now taken over the room next door and have far more tables and space. Sometimes it can be loud ... Food is very nice and good - staff has always been helpful and attentive. They have special lunch menues - bento boxes, donburi sets, etc. More

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Bern
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

Probably one of the few places left in the 21 century, where you can not go with a pushchair. Can't even sit at the bar near the entrance doors. They just ask you to leave if you came for a meal with your baby. Food is ok though. We used to like the place, but now having become parents, we... More

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Lausanne, Switzerland
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011

The recent extension means you don't get turned away at luch time. Sashimi Bento is very good value for money and most satisfying. I find the Nigiri too large for my Japanese bred taste, rice to fish ratio is malaysian although staff is Japanese. That's why Bento is better balanced. Service is good, altough unusually for a Japanese Sushi establishment... More

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Sydney
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2011
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Their sushi rice is so so, below average, it was not authentic Japanese rice. The drinks and meals were overly priced.The customer service was disappointing.The waiter turned really sour and rude while taking our orders and serving the foods, because we did not want to order any overly priced drinks!She had some attitute problems, we will never go back. More

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Schaffhausen
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Was hoping to experience some Japanese authenticity and good sushi, but the place is more like a take-away with very mediocre sushi selection and quality. The overpriced Sake (took the 30 CHF Deal for a 3DL bottle) was pretty bad. I've had unfiltered ones before, but this one turned into milk-shake like consistency after the 2nd pour. More

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Den haag
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2009

I travel a lot across europe and not to keep the weight down I most of the time eat asian food because it is light and much healthier then other cuisines. I had some sushi just before going to my hotel. Very nice and alert service. I have one complaint though and that is because they served the food all... More

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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2008

Small Pace, but with good Food... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2008

It's a little nice place to eat sushi. Best in town! More

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hjstern
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2008

pure Japanese. Small and tasty More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2008

sushi is very good and fresh. location is not that nice.. too small. More

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