SimSim
Oerlikon, Zürich
Restaurant in Zürich, Switzerland
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Is SimSim worth booking in Zürich? Yes for an easy Oerlikon-area lunch or later dinner when convenience matters, but not as a high-stakes special-occasion choice. The useful details are the weekday lunch service, evening schedule, and simple booking profile; the weaker case is the lack of published price, chef, cuisine, or awards detail.
About SimSim
SimSim is a casual option in Zürich with a schedule that is easiest to judge by the clock: weekday lunch and dinner, Saturday dinner, and Sunday closure. The case for planning around it is practical rather than decorative. Go when the opening hours fit your day and you want a straightforward meal in Zürich.
Plan on a casual Zürich meal with the weekly hours as the main decision point. For a broader search, start with Our full Zürich restaurants guide, then compare other options before committing.
Use it for timing and convenience, not a high-stakes dinner
The main advantage is schedule shape. Lunch is available Monday to Friday from 11:30 AM to 2 PM, dinner runs Monday to Friday from 5:30 to 10 PM, Saturday dinner runs from 5:30 to 10:30 PM, and Sunday is closed. That makes SimSim more useful for a weekday lunch break or an uncomplicated evening plan than for visitors building a full Zürich dining itinerary around one reservation. If the night needs drinks before or after, pair the restaurant search with Our full Zürich bars guide; if the decision is tied to where to stay, use Our full Zürich hotels guide.
Reservations: Confirm directly with the venue, especially for groups. Dress: Casual. Budget: Check current pricing directly before using it for a tightly costed occasion. Location: Zürich. For broader planning, compare SimSim with other options such as Bánh Mì Bao, House of Mezze, Jao Praya, Venus, or baba's döner.
Planning details
- Location
- Schwamendingenstrasse 16, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
- Website
- sim-sim.ch
- Phone
- +41443102743
The take
The Take
The Vibe
SimSim presents as a neighborhood restaurant that balances considered wine programming with a relaxed, return-guest clientele. Located in Oerlikon rather than Zurich’s historic center, it reads as a quietly confident dining address where the cellar shapes the experience as much as the kitchen. The tone is contemporary and refined without being showy: operators benefit from lower overheads and build depth through a thoughtful beverage program and dependable cooking rooted in Lebanese flavors. The result feels sophisticated and approachable, a place where wine conversations and familiar plates weave together into a warm, neighborhood rhythm.
Best For
SimSim works best for evening dining focused on conviviality and wine pairings. Its cellar-forward approach makes it a natural option for date nights and business dinners where the wine list drives the conversation, while the Lebanese menu and sharing-friendly dishes also suit small groups and families who return regularly. Tucked into Oerlikon, it’s less about spectacle and more about steady, repeatable experiences: an upper-mid tier neighborhood spot where the emphasis is on thoughtful pairings, approachable service, and a wine-led meal that unfolds over the course of the evening.
Ordering Tips
Lean into sharing to get the most from SimSim’s menu: start with the Mezze Plate to sample a range of flavors, then order the SimSim Chicken and Shawarma as signature mains. Given the venue’s clear emphasis on its cellar, ask staff for wine pairings: staff-recommended matches will illuminate how the program is intended to interact with the Lebanese plates. If you’re with a small group, order several mezze and rotate bites so the cellar-driven pairings can be tasted across different textures and spice profiles.
Venue details
Ambiance
Trendy, modern, and stylish space with relaxed, informal oriental urban atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- SimSim Chicken
- Shawarma
- Mezze Plate
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Schwamendingenstrasse 16, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Jao Praya, Notable alternative
- Bánh Mì Bao, Notable alternative
- House of Mezze, Notable alternative
- Venus, Notable alternative
- baba's döner, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Zürich
Choose SimSim when the priority is an easy table in Zürich rather than a heavily planned restaurant night. Against Jao Praya and Bánh Mì Bao, the decision should come down to location and certainty: if either peer is closer to your route or more clearly matches what you want to eat, cross-shop there first.
House of Mezze, Venus, and baba's döner are better comparison points for a casual, value-conscious Zürich plan than for a splurge dinner. SimSim's edge is the practical evening window and easy booking profile; its limitation is the lack of clear published signals on price, menu format, and awards.
If you cannot get the timing to work, cross-shop House of Mezze or baba's döner for a similarly low-ceremony meal. For a wider city scan, use Our full Zürich restaurants guide, plus Our full Zürich experiences guide if dinner is only one part of the plan.
Around this place
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Compare SimSim
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| SimSim | Zürich | No published awards |
| Jao Praya | Zürich | No published awards |
| Bánh Mì Bao | Zürich | No published awards |
| House of Mezze | Zürich | No published awards |
| Venus | Zürich | No published awards |
| baba's döner | Zürich | No published awards |
How SimSim Zürich compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to SimSim?
Casual dress is appropriate for SimSim. There is no need to plan around formalwear.
Is lunch or dinner better at SimSim?
Choose based on timing. Lunch runs Monday to Friday from 11:30 AM to 2 PM. Dinner runs Monday to Friday from 5:30 to 10 PM, and Saturday from 5:30 to 10:30 PM. SimSim is closed on Sunday.
Is SimSim good for a special occasion?
Use SimSim for a casual meal in Zürich rather than a highly formal occasion. It is better suited to practical planning around hours and dress code than to an occasion centered on awards, a tasting-menu format, a chef profile, or a set price tier.
Can I eat at the bar at SimSim?
Do not plan around bar seating unless you have confirmed it directly. Treat SimSim as a casual meal in Zürich and use the listed lunch or dinner hours to plan.
What are other venues to compare with SimSim?
For comparison while planning, consider names such as Jao Praya, House of Mezze, Bánh Mì Bao, baba's döner, and Venus, or broaden the search to other dining in Zürich.
