What’s the most expensive meal you have ever paid for? So far, mine has to be the Indonesian food in Zurich, the financial capital of Switzerland. Yes, I have been warned that Switzerland was going to be expensive, but I had no idea it was crazy expensive!
On our first day in Zurich, I and my two cousins roamed around the Hauptbahnhof with my blogger friend, Rima. When lunchtime came, we were torn between Switzerland’s famous cheese fondue and Indonesian food. Since we had been surviving with schnitzel for days, the highest vote went to Indonesian food. It’s time for some good old plate of rice. Thanks to Google, we could easily find Indonesian food in Zurich and headed down to ASIATISCH soon after.
Teh Botol, Spicy Anchovies, and White Rice
Asia-Tisch // Hallwylstrasse 34, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
I had spicy anchovies, while others had meatball soup and fried chicken. The Indonesian food served here was good and the service was excellent. If you happen to crave Asian food in Zurich, do try this Indonesian restaurant. The menu varies and includes a variety of Indonesian street food.
Indonesian Rendang (Curry) and Soto Ayam (Chicken Soup)
Dapur Indonesia // Schaffhauserstrasse 373, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
It had been a tiring day, but we were still feeling excited. That’s when we decided to go to Dapur Indonesia, a well-known Indonesian restaurant in Zurich, Switzerland.
We knew it was going to be expensive, and we were fully aware that our Francs were running low, but the weather was cold, and we had been dreaming of Indonesian food again. Going to Dapur Indonesia was not easy. We had to take a bus, tram, train, and another bus to reach the place, and we also had to book a reservation first. Thankfully, they could fit us in.
It was a small but posh-looking restaurant heavily featuring Indonesian culture with the decor and cozy seating. We each ordered one meal and shared it with the three of us.
There was Soto Ayam (chicken soup), Rendang Bebek (spiced duck meat) and a big plate of white rice. That, accompanied by three glasses of house wine, cost us $170.
The food was good, but it was painful to shell out that much money. I could survive with the same amount as an immigrant in Singapore, which is already one of the most expensive cities in the world.
So, the next day, we had McDonald’s the next day and only paid $50 for it. I was glad to finally leave Zurich. As gorgeous as Switzerland was, the next time I am eating any Indonesian food in Zurich is only after I win the lottery.
Indonesian Food Around the World series: A Cheat Sheet for Indonesian Food in London / Rijsttafel-ing Indonesian Food in Amsterdam / Indonesia Food in Zurich My Most Expensive Meal in Switzerland / Authentic Indonesian Food in Seoul at Bakso Bejo Korea / It’s Java Authentic Indonesian Street Food in Auckland / Makan A Celebration of Indonesian Cuisine in Melbourne / Rasa Rosa A So So Indonesian Food in Canberra / Indonesian Restaurants in Cairns.
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