De Koreaner 59
Aussersihl, Zürich
Restaurant in Zürich, Switzerland
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
De Koreaner 59 is a practical Zürich pick for a casual, low-friction meal rather than a high-ceremony dining plan. Book it when convenience and curiosity matter more than awards, chef profile, or a structured tasting format; compare alternatives first if the occasion needs clearer category definition.
About De Koreaner 59
De Koreaner 59 is a Zürich venue with casual dress and service every day of the week. The safest way to plan around it is practical: use the opening windows and keep expectations simple; details such as awards, chef credentials, signature dishes, prices, seating, takeaway, delivery, and menu format are best confirmed directly.
Choose it for a simple Zürich meal, not a structured tasting progression
The useful way to judge De Koreaner 59 is by expectation. Go for a direct Zürich meal rather than a heavily choreographed dinner built around a tasting menu, awards, chef profile, or signature-dish program.
The dress code is casual. Diners planning anything beyond a simple visit, including specific seating needs, group capacity, or service style, should confirm directly before going.
How to frame it against a Zürich food day
Use De Koreaner 59 as one stop in a wider Zürich plan, not necessarily the anchor for the whole trip. If the day is built around restaurants, start with our full Zürich restaurants guide; if the meal sits between drinks, hotels, or activities, the broader city planning pages for Zürich bars and Zürich hotels can help set the right level of ambition.
If the priority is comparison shopping rather than committing here, compare De Koreaner 59 with other Zürich dining options such as Hoi Koi Sushi, K-Street Toast, L'Artista Zürich, Miki, or ZENWICH, depending on what is available and what kind of meal you want that day.
For planning, the hours are: Monday 12–2:30 PM and 6–9:30 PM; Tuesday to Friday 12–2:30 PM and 6–10:30 PM; Saturday 12–3 PM and 5–10:30 PM; and Sunday 3–9:30 PM. Check directly before visiting in case hours change.
Planning details
- Location
- Meinrad-Lienert-Strasse 27, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
- Website
- dekoreaner59.ch
- Phone
- +41449919959
The take
The Take
The Vibe
De Koreaner 59 reads as a neighbourhood restaurant rather than a showpiece. It sits on Meinrad-Lienert-Strasse in Kreis 3, a mixed residential and commercial stretch where residents prize consistency over spectacle. The writing positions the address in Zurich’s steady expansion of Korean food: not as a novelty but as a reliable, mid-market casual spot that suits regulars. Expect an unpretentious room oriented toward weeknight dinners and repeat custom, the kind of place that signals a cuisine has matured in the city without needing to perform for tourists or critics.
Best For
This is a place built for local routines: after-work dinners, casual hangouts and group outings among neighbours and regulars. Weeknight eating and reliable value make it suitable for midweek meals as well as weekend evenings. It’s not described as a destination for Michelin-style dining or tourists; instead, it appeals to anyone looking for straightforward Korean comfort at sensible prices. If you’re planning a relaxed group dinner or an informal catch-up after work, this address is tailored to those occasions.
Ordering Tips
Lean on the venue’s signature snacks and classics when you visit: the Korean Cheese Corndog, Kimchi Pancakes, Fried Chicken and the K-Dog are called out as highlights. The kitchen’s mid-market, neighbourhood orientation makes it well suited to sharing plates with friends, so order a selection to pass around for a casual group meal. Visit on a weeknight if you want to experience the steady local custom the place is built on; don’t expect a tourist-oriented tasting menu but do expect dependable, familiar flavours.
Venue details
Ambiance
Uncomplicated and casual atmosphere perfect for enjoying comfort Korean dishes in a laid-back setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Dietary
- Gluten-free options
Signature Dishes
- Korean Cheese Corndog
- Kimchi Pancakes
- Fried Chicken
- K-Dog
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Meinrad-Lienert-Strasse 27, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the group wants a clearer sushi or Japanese direction, cross-shop Hoi Koi Sushi or Miki. If the plan is faster and more casual, K-Street Toast or ZENWICH will likely fit the brief better.
Restaurant context
How De Koreaner 59 compares in Zürich
Choose De Koreaner 59 when the goal is an easy neighbourhood meal and the booking does not need to carry the whole evening. Hoi Koi Sushi is the cleaner choice for diners who want a sushi-led decision, while Miki is the better cross-shop when the priority is a more defined Japanese category rather than a general local meal.
K-Street Toast and ZENWICH read as stronger quick-meal alternatives if speed and value are the main filters. De Koreaner 59 makes more sense when sitting down matters; those two make more sense when the meal needs to be casual, efficient, and lower commitment.
For a more familiar sit-down format, L'Artista Zürich is the safer comparison point. Pick it for a broader crowd-pleaser; pick De Koreaner 59 when the group is smaller and more open to a narrower neighbourhood choice.
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Compare De Koreaner 59
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| De Koreaner 59 | Zürich | No published awards |
| Hoi Koi Sushi | Zürich | No published awards |
| K-Street Toast | Zürich | No published awards |
| L'Artista Zürich | Zürich | No published awards |
| Miki | Zürich | No published awards |
| ZENWICH | Zürich | No published awards |
How De Koreaner 59 Zürich compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is De Koreaner 59 good for solo dining?
De Koreaner 59 can be planned as a low-fuss Zürich meal, especially because hours cover every day of the week. Solo diners should use the listed opening windows and confirm if timing or seating matters.
What should I wear to De Koreaner 59?
Keep it casual. The dress code for De Koreaner 59 in Zürich is casual, so formal attire is not the expectation.
What should a first-timer know about De Koreaner 59?
Treat De Koreaner 59 as a straightforward Zürich stop and plan around its hours. It serves lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday, and Sunday service runs from 3–9:30 PM.
Does De Koreaner 59 handle dietary restrictions?
Ask ahead before going if you have strict dietary needs. It is safer to confirm ingredients directly than to assume every requirement can be handled.
Can De Koreaner 59 accommodate groups?
If you are planning for more than a simple visit, confirm seating and group arrangements directly and compare with other Zürich options such as Miki or ZENWICH.
