Yalda - Zuerich

The Yalda has similarities to the typical restaurants by the Hiltl brothers, like the Hiltl itself and Tibits. This time, the difference is that it has meat on its menu. It also means that there is self service and a buffet and said buffet, like the ones of the aforemented places, is just waiting for the guest to be chosen from a wide variety. But let's not be fooled, there are Arab kitchens in Switzerland and they are very different than that of Yalda. First of all, the seasoning is really not that great, honestly, the food is kind of bland and that's another common thing with the Hiltl restaurant. The only meat they served was chicken and that chicken were either meatballs or strange little pieces in a big bowl. There were also salads and veggies and these looked the same like the typical convenience veggie in Switzerland: carrots, white cabbage and broccoli. The rice was dry but it came with sprinkles of pome grenade. The pitta bread was ok, the whole food was ok, but that's all. The filled plate cost 48 Swiss Francs. That's one of the most expensive plates in the country except for fine dining. I understand that the rent at the Europaallee must be high, but that's nothing less than a total ripoff. Did I mention this was self service? It's no wonder that Google Zürich headquarters is in the same street and probably there are enough clueless people thinking that this is ok. No, it's not ok. And this is just pseudo Arab food. So, all in all this was on of the more expensive meals last month but for that money I have seen so much better!

Family of 6 Between all of us we tried most of the dishes Great options for the whole family The decor and atmosphere is chill and relaxed with great outdoor seating

Delicious food, nice and well cooked: very fresh! The ambience is also very cousy! I advise specially the Moussaka (salty) and the Baklava as a dessert. Nice place to go alone or with friends.

Fantastic. Authentic and fresh. Good cuisine and nice presentation.

Nice buffet, dessert great. Unfortunately the food is not quite hot on the plate and the prices are not differentiated. Whether I eat falafel, meat, salad or bread, it all costs the same amount, which makes no sense to me. Chairs a bit uncomfortable and drafty but very nicely decorated inside and nice staff.