I was impressed how everything here was vegetarian and it actually tasted pretty good. The staff was super friendly in translating all the menu items to me since it was all in german and for the life of me couldn't figure out what the item was actually haha. Only complaint I had it was kinda pricy for the amount of food you got but at the same time it was late and only kinda healthy option open at the time so eh whatcha going to do! read more

I read about vegetarian restaurant SamSes in Zurich Yelp newsletter and decided to check it! Thank you Simon for this good tip! Service was very kind + helpful! Friendly waitress explained me food + drinks offer and I was glad because it was my first visit. Food from buffet was really yum! Ginger beer is alcohol free but worth to try! It tastes good + special! At the end I enjoyed delicious peach muffin with fruit sauce dessert. Price is averaged and I'd like to emphasize SamSes high quality food! (Price CHF 4.20/100 gram - for to go: 3.70/100 gram) How to get to restaurant: I took streetcar number 13 from Bahnhofstrasse via Zurich main station and went out at Limmatplatz stop. I just needed to walk a few minutes left towards Langstrasse and that's it. There are also other transport choices too for example streetcar number 4 etc. read more

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While there are many factors that go into picking a vacation destination, one of the most important for me are the availability of 100% pure vegetarian restaurants. If a city has at least one, it moves up my vacation planning list. Zurich is truly a great choice for a vegetarian holiday, with at least *four* 100% pure vegetarian restaurants. I ended my vegetarian holiday in Zurich with Samses. It was last, but certainly not least. The food here is amazing. It is a small restaurant, and every dish is prepared with love by the 2 owners. And yes, it is a pure vegetarian restaurant. No meat whatsoever in this place, which makes it even more awesome. I liked it so much, I came here twice! The first time, I stopped by for a dessert: I had this cool vegan chocolate mousse thing. I wish I wrote down its name, so that I could have referred others to it. That was during the day, and I saw that they had their buffet out. The next day, I returned during the evening, when they have much more choices, through their a la carte services. I ordered their Indonesian Dish, which was one of the best meals I have ever had anywhere. If you can only visit Samses once, get that dish. The ambiance of Samses is perfect for a special date. It is not as loud as Hiltl, but not as plebeian as Tibits. It has a Manhattan alternative vibe about it, with a bit of darkness, illuminated by romantic candles. This is where I would take that special someone.....or just go and treat myself. The neighborhood is in a young happening place, so you'll have fun walking around. I suggest going in the evening, since a lot more happens there. You don't have to deal with tourists, either. Totally safe and fun area. The service is great. Every server cares about your dining experience, and one of the owners always checks if you like the food. You are not taken for granted at Samses; you are valued as a customer. The Swiss welcoming nature is totally evident here. Finally, the price: it is very affordable to eat at Samses. Way cheaper than Hiltl, and about the same price as Tibits. While they may not have as much selection as Hiltl, the food quality and selection are way better than Tibits. On my next visit to Zurich, I am definitely coming back here for numerous meals. Thank you to everyone at Samses! :) read more

I ate there twice, tried both the buffet and a la carte. I'm vegetarian but I don't like this place. Their food is very carb-heavy. I like to eat light and healthy. I didn't see any healthier carb choices like brown rice, quinoa, pasta made from something other than white wheat flour. Also, no real protein-rich hot choices on the buffet. My friend had the gnocchi main course from the winter menu. A tiny portion for 23 Fr! And it had no taste. At least the brought her some more upon complaining. For a hot water, I was charged 4 Fr. read more

SamSes - Gnocchi main course from the winter menu, very small portion for 23 Fr! - Vegetarian Near Me - Zürich, ZH

This place feels modeled on Hiltl, but seems a little lacking in follow-through. We went with the entrees, rather than the buffet. The meal started off well --- a tasty amuse-bouche of fall squash soup with a seasoned toast sliver had our mouths watering. Things went downhill from there, however. The noodles in the gado-gado were overcooked, and the whole dish felt stewed, rather than fresh-off-the-vine as we've made ourselves or had at other places. The mushroom crepes also disappointed --- the roulade-cut crepes were on the mushy side, and swam in a sauce that seemed to be mostly heavy tomato paste from a can. Beverage-wise, the red-by-the-glass selection was quite reasonable... but the strangest part of the meal was the lemon-ginger fizz. It smelled pungently and delightfully of fresh ginger and tart lemons, but tasted like... water. Plain water. Very bizzarre. The two servers were overworked and discombobulated --- I ended up just walking up to the cash register to order and pay. I might try the buffet to go if I'm in the area and feel like a second chance, but I probably won't be back for the entrees. read more

Another great vegetarian restaurant in Zurich. This menu is much more limited than Hiltl & has less of an Indian flair. The seating here is also much more limited so make reservations, because it is a small restaurant. The food quality is very good & there is a good selection of food nonetheless. There are some very creative items here. This is another definite restaurant to go to. read more

SamSes - View from street - Vegetarian Near Me - Zürich, ZH

SamSes is a vegetarian place on Langstrasse close to Limmatplatz. It is an eat-in place or you can to go. If you stay to eat-in you have two options: 1. Buffet: there is a nice selection of cold and warm buffet (even desserts). The staff is happy to explain you what exactly they offer. You pay per 100gr. 2. You can order something from the menu and they will prepare it. The staff is very friendly and helpfull. Even if somebody takes the buffet they keep it warm till the rest of the food is ready. The food is good, but not as good as Tibits. I don't like to eat-in because it is not very cosy to eat there. I prefer to take-out. But the place is always crowded. It is a very good vegeterian option in the Kreis 5 area. read more

Was surprised how good a vegetarian restaurant can be. Had the wrong choice with the burger, my friend had the ravioli and it was much better. Super friendly staff, definetly worth another visit. read more

Very nice vegetarian restaurant, very friendly and quick staff. We had the buffet dinner and the food was delicious, I tried many different items and evrything except one tasted great. The price is charged by weight, which is nice if you're not so hungry and just want a smaller serving. The only downside to the buffet was that the food was only lukewarm until we reached our table (though they offer to reheat it in the steamer). Still, highly recommended and I will surely visit again. read more

Decent vegan and vegetarian options but the service is awful... if you're American. They have a small buffet with four sections, good variety and the desert section looked the best. Things are labeled if they are gluten free, vegan, etc. But the service was so disappointing I left and found somewhere else to eat! On Apple maps it said they accept Apple Pay... they do not. read more

This is a very respectable vegetarian restaurant in a city that already has several options. I've been to Hiltl and Tibits many times, and it's hard not to compare SamSes against them. It does fairly well in the comparison, but read on. (I only tried the buffet; I don't know what the menu items are like.) The buffet is divided into three sections: prepared salads (more like quinoa and beets, not green and leafy); creamy dishes (Asian- and Western-inspired); and singleton items (like little patties and sausages). This is a nice layout, and each section has about eight options, giving plenty to choose from. There is only a small amount of fake meat, and very little Indian presence (unlike Hiltl). None of the dishes is labeled, but the staff will happily explain each one to you. In terms of price, it costs just about exactly the same as Tibits and a bit less than Hiltl. The number of choices is comparable to Tibits (but somwhat different in character, as I describe below) and far smaller than at Hiltl. Service is very friendly, and the place is very pleasant. It's a bit cheaper to take food to go, which is easy to do (they have boxes at the ready, and will readily supply you with cutlery). Frankly, I preferred Tibits somewhat over this. Tibits has many more fresh vegetables and greens, which are notably missing here. I also prefer the flavors at Tibits. SamSes has more in terms of prepared sauce-laden foods, but these tended to feel a bit heavy. I felt there were more healthy eating options in Tibits. Not all the flavors appealed to me as much as they did at Tibis, either. But on a day when I was looking for "comfort food", this would definitely be the place to go. Overall, I liked SamSes. It's in a bustling location and a great restaurant. I just personally happen to prefer Tibits a little more, especially since there is no notable difference in price. But that's not a strike at all against SamSes, which would hold its own just about anywhere. Nice people, nice place, well worth a try or more. One other thing. On some evenings they seem to get lots of reservations, so if you really have your heart set on trying them out, call ahead. If you go on the early side (say 5:30), they will give you a table provided you can clear out before the reservations, which is very reasonable. read more

In the city for a few hours, I went there for the lunch buffet. Honest prices (for ZH standards) and great vegan food. A lot of choices with the buffet. Staff was also very friendly. read more

SamSes - Vegetarian Near Me - Zürich, ZH

Comfortable prices (for Switzerland), completely vegetarian and many vegan options. I took the vegan Mexican burger, it was great! Atmosphere is very good and I can't wait to be in Zurich next time to try the buffet. read more

We enjoyed this place a lot! After two weeks of places that only served heavy meat and cheese menus, this was a breath of fresh air. They werve from a buffet mostly, but a menu is available if you insist. All the vegetarian items were tasty, and we enjoyed the staff. The wine was nice, but glasses were small. read more

I am a vegetarian and I don't like this place. I had take away buffet (a tiny portion for 21 Fr). The food was cold and had no taste...it tasted like it was sitting around the whole day (if not several days). Curry had a terrible taste, tasted of alcohol somehow. The 'veggie' meat (vleisch) is very chewy and tasted like cardboard. The rest was very greasy. Staff is friendly though. read more