Co Chin Chin
Unterstrass, Zürich
Restaurant in Zürich, Switzerland
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Co Chin Chin sits on Gasometerstrasse in Zurich West, the city's most capable late-night dining district, and carries an Easy booking rating: making it a practical fallback when other plans shift. For explorers working through Zurich's food scene, the neighbourhood alone justifies a look.
About Co Chin Chin
Co Chin Chin, Zurich: Quick Take
Gasometerstrasse 7 puts Co Chin Chin squarely in Zurich West: the city's most converted, after-hours-oriented district, where former industrial infrastructure now houses a concentrated run of late-night venues. If you are looking for somewhere to eat or drink after the standard dinner window closes in Zurich's more formal neighbourhoods, this address warrants attention.
The venue sits in the 8005 postcode, which is the practical anchor for Zurich's late-night food scene. Zurich West has evolved steadily over the past decade from a cluster of bars and clubs into a mixed-use food and nightlife corridor, and Gasometerstrasse is close to its core. For explorers who want to eat well after 10 PM without crossing the city or settling for a kebab stand, the neighbourhood positioning alone makes Co Chin Chin a logical first stop.
What we can say is that the address and neighbourhood context are consistent with a venue built for the post-theatre, post-club, or simply late-working crowd that Zurich West attracts. Explorers visiting Switzerland who have already covered the fine-dining circuit Schloss Schauenstein in Fürstenau, Memories in Bad Ragaz, or Hotel de Ville Crissier in Crissier, often end up in Zurich West for exactly the kind of informal, late-hour eating that Co Chin Chin's location suggests.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy, which is practically useful: you are unlikely to need to plan weeks ahead. That makes this a strong candidate for spontaneous evenings when your original plan changes or dinner runs long elsewhere. Compare that to the advance planning required for IGNIV Zürich by Andreas Caminada or The Counter, and Co Chin Chin fills a genuinely different gap in the city's dining calendar.
For anyone building an evening in Zurich West, the broader neighbourhood offers enough variety to anchor a full night. Pearl's full Zurich bars guide and full Zurich restaurants guide cover the surrounding options in detail. Co Chin Chin is most useful as a flexible, easy-access late option in a district that has genuinely earned its reputation as the city's most after-hours-capable quarter.
Know Before You Go
- Address: Gasometerstrasse 7, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
- District: Zurich West (Kreis 5), the city's primary late-night dining and nightlife corridor
- Booking difficulty: Easy, walk-ins likely viable; no weeks-out lead time required
- Price range: Not confirmed, check directly with the venue before visiting
- Hours: Not confirmed, verify before planning a late-night visit
- Phone / website: Not currently listed, search the venue name directly for current contact details
- Getting there: Zurich West is well served by tram; the area is walkable from the main Hardbrücke transport hub
- Nearby: Widder, Eden Kitchen & Bar, and the full Zurich experiences guide
Planning details
- Location
- Gasometerstrasse 7, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- cochinchin.ch
- Phone
- +41442119977
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Co Chin Chin sits squarely in Zurich’s District 5, a neighbourhood defined by converted industrial fabric and a creative energy that favors informality over ceremony. The restaurant reflects that post‑industrial context: concrete and repurposed structures frame a dining experience that feels contemporary and unpretentious. Rather than courting the city’s fine‑dining circuits, it leans into neighbourhood hospitality: a place where local studios, bars and restaurants converge. The overall impression is modern-industrial and relaxed, with a focus on accessibility and cultural diversity rather than formality, making the venue feel of-the-moment while rooted in the district’s reinvention.
Best For
Co Chin Chin is best approached as a neighbourhood destination for casual lunches and relaxed dinners. Its positioning on Gasometerstrasse and emphasis on informality make it well suited to after‑work drinks, casual hangouts and date nights that don’t require fuss. The kitchen’s Vietnamese staples, including Banh Xeo, Pho and summer rolls, anchor a menu that reads well for shared, approachable meals. Guests looking for an easygoing evening among creative local crowds will find the ambience and service style align with low‑key social occasions rather than formal occasions.
Ordering Tips
The menu highlights offer clear starting points: the listed signature dishes, Banh Xeo, Pho and summer rolls, represent the kitchen’s focus and are sensible first choices. Order the pho for a classic, comforting main, sample the Banh Xeo to experience a popular Vietnamese specialty, and try the summer rolls as a fresher counterpoint. The venue’s informal spirit suggests a relaxed approach to ordering: keep to a few well‑chosen dishes rather than a long tasting route, and let the core signatures guide the meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy atmosphere with authentic Vietnamese decor, flowers, spices, and warm hospitality.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Banh Xeo
- Pho
- Summer rolls
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Gasometerstrasse 7, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
Planning details
Location
Gasometerstrasse 7, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- IGNIV Zürich by Andreas Caminada: Sharing, €€€€
- KLE: Vegan, €€€
- Kronenhalle: Swiss, Traditional Cuisine, €€€
- The Counter: Creative, €€€€
- Eden Kitchen & Bar: Italian, €€€€
Restaurant context
Co Chin Chin's most direct contrast in Zurich is with venues that require real planning. IGNIV Zürich by Andreas Caminada (€€€€, sharing format) and The Counter (€€€€, creative) are both high-demand tables that reward advance booking: neither is a spontaneous-evening option. Co Chin Chin's Easy booking rating puts it in a different category: it is a venue you can consider on the night, rather than one you schedule around a trip itinerary.
For value-conscious diners, KLE (€€€, vegan) and Kronenhalle (€€€, Swiss and traditional) offer confirmed cuisine profiles and established reputations at a lower price point than the €€€€ tier. If you want a guaranteed Swiss institution experience, Kronenhalle is the clearer choice. If plant-based dining matters, KLE is more deliberate and better documented than Co Chin Chin's currently unconfirmed offer.
Eden Kitchen & Bar (€€€€, Italian) targets a similar late-evening, design-forward crowd but at the top of the price range. Co Chin Chin in Zurich West and Eden in its own setting serve different neighbourhood moods. Explorers who want the industrial-chic, after-hours energy of Kreis 5 will find the Gasometerstrasse address more in keeping with that atmosphere than any of the comparison venues above.
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Compare Co Chin Chin
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co Chin Chin | Zurich | No published awards | , | , |
| IGNIV Zürich by Andreas Caminada | Zurich | Sharing | Star Wine Lists 20262026 Falstaff Restaurant Guide2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Highly Recommended2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #1612025 Michelin 2 Stars2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 The Best Chef One Knife2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #126 | €€€€ |
| KLE | Zurich | Vegan | We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 The Best Chef One Knife2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star | €€€ |
| Kronenhalle | Zurich | Swiss, Traditional Cuisine | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #1182025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #582025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #1222024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Classical in Europe Highly Recommended2002 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #32 | €€€ |
| The Counter | Zurich | Creative | Star Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2026 Falstaff Restaurant Guide2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #2722025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 The Best Chef One Knife2025 Michelin 2 Stars2024 Michelin 2 Stars | €€€€ |
| Eden Kitchen & Bar | Zurich | Italian | 2026 Falstaff Bar Guide2026 Falstaff Restaurant Guide2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star | €€€€ |
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FAQ
FAQ
- Can Co Chin Chin accommodate groups? The venue's Zurich West location and easy booking rating suggest it handles walk-in and informal group visits without the pressure of high-demand reservation queues.
- How far ahead should I book Co Chin Chin? Booking difficulty is rated Easy, which means same-day or next-day bookings are likely viable. This is a meaningful advantage over destination restaurants in Zurich like The Restaurant or IGNIV, which require considerably more lead time.
- Is Co Chin Chin good for solo dining? Zurich West venues in this accessibility tier tend to work well for solo visitors, the neighbourhood attracts a mixed, informal crowd and easy-booking venues rarely enforce minimum party sizes. Verify the bar seating situation directly, but solo dining here is unlikely to be awkward.
- Can I eat at the bar at Co Chin Chin? Bar seating is not confirmed in available data. Given the neighbourhood's late-night orientation, bar or counter dining would be consistent with what Zurich West venues typically offer, but confirm before visiting if that format matters to you.
- What should I wear to Co Chin Chin? No dress code is listed. Zurich West skews casual-to-smart-casual across most of its food venues. A dress code stricter than that would be unusual for this district, but the venue's specific expectations are unconfirmed.
- Does Co Chin Chin handle dietary restrictions? No dietary or menu information is available in Pearl's current data.
- What should I order at Co Chin Chin? Cuisine type and signature dishes are not confirmed in Pearl's data. This is a gap worth addressing directly with the venue. If Swiss or regional cuisine is a priority, Widder and other Zurich restaurants offer confirmed menus for comparison.
