Japanese guy tries Swiss Food for the first time in Zurich, Switzerland🇨🇭

[@xxPenjoxx]

When a Japanese says it's a good train service, that is a high compliment. Looked incredible and looked like you had a great time Here in Scotland, trains can be absolutely terrible.

[@texasburbs4380]

At least you guys have trains available. #criesinamerican

[@Mr-pn2eh]

​@@texasburbs4380 I second that opinion

[@orplfella]

That’s actually a really good thing to say

[@bloodynoah8308]

Rivella is my favorite drink and I cannot understand how somenone cannot like it. But Im glad you liked it in Switzerland overall

[@ThereIsNoSp00n]

Rivella is not terrible, but it's not good either. Not terrible as in: drinking fish-sauce is worse. Plenty of Swiss that don't like it, me included. Why it's supposed to be our national drink, I will never understand.

[@bloodynoah8308]

@@ThereIsNoSp00n bc it's the best :D

[@kingjojojo1]

​@@ThereIsNoSp00nthe thing i like about it is that it tastes healthy and nourishing, like it will give you energy

[@AmarthwenNarmacil]

I'm Swiss and I truly never understand the appeal. It's not gross, but also not good. Probably the meh-est drink there is.

[@bloodynoah8308]

@@AmarthwenNarmacil its my favorite soda

[@LukasJampen]

I'd say comparing Japanese food prices isn't ideal. Here Japanese food is considered exotic foreign food and the is still a bit rare so prices are higher, where as in japan it is basic food items and available everywhere so obviously people won't pay premium prices for it.

[@GioDraft]

When it comes to Swiss "milk beer" and overpriced food, George is definitely not neutral 😂

[@GeorgeJapan]

😂

[@FNFleExZ]

I come from south germany and i love to spend my holiday in switzerland. The view on the alps is better than any ocean view for me

[@diydame7163]

The best places in Switzerland are the smaller cities. Happy to give you some recommendations.

[@lepetitchat123]

Exotic Asian food always costs more in the West...not a fair comparison. You should compare how much a bowl of ramen costs in Switzerland and in an European country, e.g. France

[@baumgrt]

Funny how you start with the water quality. In a lot of other places in Switzerland, the tap water either comes from a spring (mostly in mountainous places) or is sourced from groundwater (mostly in the plains). Both of which I’d consider higher quality than lake water because it gets filtered naturally. Even though for groundwater, there’s always a small risk of contamination with pesticides or fertiliser, the lake is very certainly somewhat dirty because in addition to that, the boats leak small amounts of fuel or oil into the water, and various types of waste (chemicals, solids, you name it) always find their way into the water somehow. Also, the pickles aren’t meant to be put into the cheese (2:57). The cheese won’t stick to them well enough anyway. They offset the heavy/greasy cheese and provide some textural variety. If I understand this correctly, this is at least partially similar to how pickled ginger is used with sushi. The flambéd beer (5:46) seems to be a signature drink or specialty of this restaurant. It’s certainly spectacular, but I’ve never seen this before in my life. Rivella is certainly an acquired taste. I have fond memories of it and mostly associate it with hot summers or skiing camps/holidays. But there’s a reason it couldn’t gain much popularity outside of Switzerland (the Netherlands are a notable exception). The fact that it’s made from a dairy byproduct doesn’t really help its reputation (the base is milk serum, which is filtered whey, i.e. with all proteins removed).

[@eliona7]

I personally really love apples and pear in my fondue😂❤

[@blessingsoutlaw]

Totally! 🍎 🍐

[@GeorgeJapan]

It actually sounds better than pineapples hahaha

[@eliona7]

@@GeorgeJapan I have to agree with pineapples they just have a too strong flavor to pair it with cheese

[@fsmusicali]

He dips the cucumber into the fondue and eats it in one bite. Legend

[@Nebuhalanezar]

Man… you can say what you want but don’t say Rivella tastes like shit. lol I guess you have to grow up with it to like it…

[@inbetrieb3965]

You are sooo such a kind, attratice and happy person I love that!! 😊Greets from Germany 🇩🇪

[@vycki1403]

That was a blast! Tysm, George for your honesty. ✌️

[@Sobowa]

I like this new format with the voice over and ranking 🤗

[@larkinthesky]

I work in Zurich and I have eaten at almost all the establishments you mentioned in the video. I felt the same thing when eating at Yume Ramen. It just wasn't quite there. If you come back to Switzerland, try going to a place called 'Rapperswil', which is just a short train ride away. It is stunning and they even have an authentic ramen shop (Ninja Noodle), which in my opinion has some of the best ramen I have eaten in Switzerland.

[@GoldenCrow320]

I est Vietnamese kind of food. Japanese food just isn’t what it could be

[@marciashiraishi5891]

Hi George! Switzerland is amazing! I was enchanted by the water. I love cheese, fondue looks delicious 😋 but I don't eat sweet chocolate, I prefer bitter. Take care, see you soon 😊

[@GeorgeJapan]

Water is so clean there🇨🇭

[@Gaudimann]

You covered Germany and Switzerland, neat! Maybe you will fullfil the German-Trifecta with Austria someday! And if yes, I hope you have a great time there sometime!^^

[@JohnHausser]

🇨🇭 🫕: ultimate comfort food! Hands down Fun and interesting video George 😊 Cheers from San Diego California 🇺🇸

[@GeorgeJapan]

Thank you for watching!🇨🇭🫕

[@silentrequest_]

I love to see how you are kinda going around the world the water looks clean too!

[@GeorgeJapan]

Thank you for watching!🇨🇭 Water is so clean!

[@garygool864]

"swiss style hashbrowns" are called rösti, the meat with the mushrooms and the sauce are the "zürcher geschnetzeltes"

[@Malika-pz2xx]

Don't like the new edits.

[@pnxda]

Be more Specific man.

[@blessingsoutlaw]

I found them cheeky and delightful. 😹🥳

[@GeorgeJapan]

You like more simple edits?

[@daiidook]

​@@GeorgeJapan I prefer simpler edits

[@pugman99]

I LOVE THE NEW CRAZY INSERTS! LOVE T;EM GEORGIE!❤🎉😂

[@Shavaaa]

i really dont get why people from other countries dont like rivella that much xD Also, for the, in my opinion, best ramen in switzerland, if you ever return, there ate two places, in zürich; Negishi niederdorf, they also have really good house tea. Outside of Zürich: Basel's Namamen Ramen

[@silviastanziola659]

I’ve spent some quality time at Zurich…’s airport before. Two reaaaaally long layovers. I wish I could have left the airport to visit the city, it looks so awesome! I did have some awesome ice cream there. Thanks for the video! It makes me want to go back there and actually visit the city!

[@GeorgeJapan]

You should go there in summer next time 🇨🇭

[@eco7th]

You are comparing prices with the citys most touristic miles. Tourist miles are more expensive as the rest of cities everywhere in the world.

[@sroduit13]

A Japanese complimenting cleanliness and punctuality is a real honor. PS: I'm Swiss and I hate Rivella too! :-)

[@lc5945]

It's the first time I saw someone dip pickled cucumbers in fondue...I can't imagine the taste 😅 (they are served as a side, fyi)... Btw, mainly (or only) swiss germans eat pineapple with fondue or raclette (both dishes originated in swiss french or mostly swiss french areas -> no fruit)

[@lamamans3977]

i was about to dislike because of rivella but i let it slide one time and yeah you have no taste

[@Jboy135]

100 percent Swiss chocolate (of course I don't just say that because I'm Swiss🇨🇭).

[@matthyas8740]

Weli Marge isch guet?

[@Jboy135]

@@matthyas8740 chunt uf jede/jedi selber druf a, ich finde Cailler und Linndt sind guet. Es giit aber au anderei feine marge.

[@codeblue9004]

You have to remember that in Zurich people earn the most in the country, prices are relative to what people earn. Also don’t judge the whole of Switzerland by the prices in Zurich. I like Rivella, especially when you are thirsty and it is hot. It is not a bad drink, it doesn’t taste like shit, it is an acquired taste. You can’t compare Switzerland to Japan, you have more people to sell to in Japan, so things should be cheaper.

[@codeblue9004]

Lots of people love Rivella.

[@shatteredhope6338]

This channel is so entertaining and educating, I love it! Keep up the good work. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@BiancaDanvers]

Hmmm the cheese fondue looked delicious! Beautiful, beautiful country Switzerland.😊

[@GeorgeJapan]

It was delicious 🧀😋

[@joeseeking3572]

Had a friend who lived in Geneva and they loved it. But, they were also State Department and the government basically pays for your life, so why not. (That was a gig I missed and regret it / had the chops went to alw school instead and then ended up in a totaally different career anyway) Otherwise Switzerland is just too darn expensive.

[@TheKadirovstas]

now i know why no one visit Zurich.... high prices. 1 spoon of ice cream 4.5$ 🤣 smashed potato with mushrooms 30$. 😂

[@TheKadirovstas]

watchign Zurich after ur travel in Rome eating potatos for 30$ vs lasagna for 10$ im so happy that i live in Italy.😁

[@julaizaya7946]

I love Switzerland, a beautifull country and probably the nicest peoples I ever met ^^. As Belgian, I prefer Belgian's Chocolate obviously but to be honest, Swiss chocolate is very good 🤤 5:40 That is amazing !!!!!! 💪💪💪🤤 Thanks for the video George !!!!!

[@GeorgeJapan]

Thank you for watching!🇨🇭 Both chocolates are amazing :)

[@s6gamerjelly357]

Hi George First

[@GeorgeJapan]

Very good!🥇

[@sonias.7444]

Yum 😋 I also like belgian chocolate, but I am more on the swiss chocolate side ✌🏾

[@GeorgeJapan]

Both chocolates are amazing 🍫

[@jermynryan2286]

Its only 50% lakewater....30% springwater, 10% groundwater and 10% 😂😂😂 recycled toilettwater.....chill its very puryfied!

[@zeideerskine3462]

I appreciate your taste in ice cream although I personally prefer the Honeymoon and Swiss Chocolate Doodle sundaes and strawberry as a single flavor at Mövenpick. I wish Mövenpick had some Backstuben and Marchés here in California.

[@stefannydegger9554]

Hi George, nice too see that you like switzerland😊 greetings from switzerland❤

[@tigermaskly]

Love your videos!!! The fondue looked AMAZING!!! And the Filthy Frank clip made me soooo HAPPY!!! I MISS FILTHY FRANK. 😊

[@infracta300]

thank you for calling out the German train system - German people harbor a shared delusion that their trains are punctual, but I have never once taken an intercity train in Germany that ran on time.

[@sankihmehdi1790]

George Im second 🥈 😊

[@GeorgeJapan]

Very good!🥈

[@Maaaggii]

Only one video about Germany 😢. But yeah Switzerland is expensive but the best chocolate for me. Even the store brands in Migros for example are much much better than what you get in Germany. But be aware of the cheese fondue. If it's made the right way it contains alcohol 😉

[@GeorgeJapan]

That only one German video got everything I did during my stay in Germany🙏

[@sandramattioli284]

I love the black chocolat, and the next Time in Zürich go in the Hilt de oldes vegetarien Restaurant in Europ…and dont`juget if you not tast it…Ananas in Fondue ist amazing :-D sorry mi english is horrible

[@senapus1241]

You pretty much summarized what I love about Switzerland. Get drinking water mostly everywhere (perfect in summer - I pretty much have my drinking bottle in by backpack everywhere I go. It's also a possibility to save some money). The trains - I love to travel through switzerland by train and bus. And of course the food. Cheesefondue was on me I-have-to-try-list for my first trip to switzerland. And I also love the chocolate. I pretty much visit more the country side than the cities and absolutely love this country. Will be there this July again.

[@kryz6711]

Swans are a aggressive sometimes and they bite you, but they will not hurt you at all. Try out and you'll see, they're a bit disappointed and then leave you alone. 😊 You do NOT put the cucumber into the liquid cheese. 🤦🏻‍♂️ "Zürcher Geschnetzeltes": The true Original contains kidney. But not at Restaurant Zeughauskeller.

[@martinswitzer6534]

CHF 39 for a fondue?!? Jeez. That's obscene. I make it at home, better and for a fraction of the price. And no one needs 'all you can eat' fondue. That's only for American tourists.

[@mucxlx]

Geschnetzeltes is actually the name for the meat not the hash brown. The meat here is the main dish ;-). I would translate it to "hacked/sliced or even butchered - stuff" as a noun. You will find this allover the german speaking regions. It just means the meat is sliced in small slices kind of like in Gulasch from hungary. But Gulasch i believe is more cubes not slices. This portion sice is just so small and usually you get a bit more meat :). The hash brown is most likely just the Zürich variation. But swizerland is freaking expensive.

[@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp]

I wish the Swiss would understand and the Asians had enough courage to say no to something that will make them intoxicated and terribly sick. Janitors and physicans alike in tourist centers know what I am talking about. Lactose intolerance is quite common, especially in Asian countries. The reason behind this is “gene-culture co-evolution”. Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose in milk because they lack the lactase enzyme. A 1981 study found that the percentage of people with lactose intolerance changes from region to region. In East Asia, the numbers are insanely high; 90-100% of East Asians are lactose intolerant.

[@dexterreyes9372]

On the other hand, I love Rivella. Although yes, some of the stuff are just overpriced.

[@terilox95]

Greetings from a Swiss guy But remember if you Loose the bread on Fondue then you need to do the Dishwashing😊😆🇨🇭 And that is a Swiss rule

[@RetoMaurer]

U don't put pickles in swiss Cheese Fondue, also potato in a cheese Fondue is more a French style... U pour Raclette Cheese over boiled spring potatoes, pickles, pickled onions in use of paprika powder and pepper. Point!!! Greetings a swiss Dude

[@Nokyyyyy]

Don't worry, people mix fruits and cheese in the germanic part of the country only (It's still 70% of it though...) We don't do that in the west

[@codeblue9004]

We have over 450 varieties of cheese. When eating fondue, dip your piece of bread in some Kirsch, that will help you digest the cheese better.

[@ruan_1119]

I've been missing the videos, George. Switzerland seems to be a very good place to live, all very clean and with admirable landscapes.

[@codeblue9004]

You don’t stick the gherkin in the fondue. Also our water is good because we don’t have fluoride in it.

[@svenlima]

It's a special interest but if you are a roller skater Zürich ist one of the best cities in the world for skating because the sidewalks are wide and the tarmac is (mostly) as smooth as a skating rink.

[@codeblue9004]

Swiss chocolate is the best. I’ve tried Belgian chocolate but it was too oily for me.

[@markcarter822]

I love your world tour videos and how well you interact with everyone no matter where you are. Keep safe and stay healthy. 🙏 🤗

[@GeorgeJapan]

Thank you!😊

[@christineginn5991]

こんにちは！スイスが楽しそうです。😃 I like Belgian chocolate a little better because I prefer darker chocolates, but Swiss is very good too. If I had them both in front of me I likely would eat both. 😂 Food costs have gone up here in America too unfortunately. However I think it was still a little more expensive in the places you went to in Switzerland than normal sit-down restaurants in the midwest of America, at least. 気を付けてね！

[@GeorgeJapan]

Hahaha yeah both chocolates are amazing! ありがとう :)

[@bakersha-it5uu]

Thanks for the stop over at ZFC chicken which is a Halal option food for Muslim. 😊

[@Pr41sT]

Just one thing to point out regarding the prices. Japanese (and other Asian) restaurants are notoriously expensive here so a 1:1 comparison to the cost of Japanese food in Japan doesn't do it justice. Switzerland is very expensive but not 2-3 times as expensive as Japan - just Japanese food. It would be more fair to compare something like a bottle of Coca Cola or a Burger at McDonald's.

[@the0rac]

BigMac Menu , Tokyo, Ginza, April 2023. 700 ¥, at the time 130¥ ( swissquote exchange rate) for 1 CHF = less than 6CHF

[@Weisswolf777]

German chocolate! Ha! You see, poor people eat bread with cheese. They eat cheese with bread.

[@Hokuto4life]

I m swiss but that the first time a see a man dive is pickles into the cheese..pickles is to eat separetly, and i dont like rivella too.

[@Watterpolo]

Cheese and pineapple together is really good. Tbh every fruit

[@martinkasper197]

I like Rivella, it's not as good as austrian Almdudler but it's ok.

[@didicrow9725]

Rivella forever ;)

[@kellynnamoratta]

Wow! You're finally back on KZbin! Zurich is beautiful ❤ very expensive ! I could never afford to travel there!

[@GeorgeJapan]

You could stay there for 2-3 days and you can enjoy🇨🇭

[@ShiroiKarasu634]

Läderach chocolate is the best. Belgium chocolate has no chance

[@titasmom678]

Tell it like it is, George! I won't be trying Rivella, based on your review😂

[@GeorgeJapan]

😂

[@dgu8240]

Nooooo don't believe him. He is lying, Rivella is the best drink there is.There is a reason it is the second most sold softdrink in Switzerland. I love it. it's sooooo good

[@titasmom678]

@@dgu8240 ❓️🤔

[@nishatjo5011]

Japan to Switzerland work visa possible

[@themistics6954]

Too much diary products, and unhealty food

[@hauptmann25]

I would have said come to Austria we have the same beautiful alps at lower prices, but I am not sure after the latest inflation hike if we are that much cheaper still. Plus our people are probably less friendly.

[@fsmusicali]

🇦🇹 🇨🇭 🇯🇵

[@sebastianruegg8611]

Wow top quality video. Thanks for out great time and see you one day in japan

[@GeorgeJapan]

Thank you for watching!🇨🇭

[@bloodynoah8308]

Fun Fact: My pee ends up in Lake Zurich

[@MrBenigi]

Love you too ❤ love from Winterthur

[@codeblue9004]

Sunday is our day of rest.

[@tobimael]

honestly, fondue with pineapple, pear or peach is so good 😂 people underrate it. everybody always is like „eeeew how can you eat smth like that“. why do chefs always combine salty and sweet? think about it.. 🤔

[@salamalaikum227]

hahaha swiss hash browns... for real??

[@svenlima]

The main reason for elevated prices in restaurants is the high rental prices. Depending on the size and location of restaurants they have to pay up to 800'000 francs/dollars rent a year.

[@EpicNika]

Switzerland land has a specialty: cheese , chocolate and water

[@EpicNika]

(And cost)

[@Ares0025]

Wow these food prices in Switzerland make you poor and I thought it's expensive here in germany greetings🎉😅

[@OhayouMinasan]

スイスの美しさを最近しってこの動画に着きました。勉強にもなるし、間の動画がおもしろいし素敵な動画に出会いました！

[@Moemuntz]

Goddamn prices 30% more than New York.

[@matthyas8740]

Welcome to Switzerland But Manhattan is Expensive too i think.

[@Nanostar_007]

Bro called Rivella shit💀

[@MacGT_theOriginal]

How can you not like Rivella? This is the best thing I've ever drunk...

[@thechocgamer3288]

have a nice day travelling countrys they are all amazing and hope you have a nice and hopefully you come back to those countrys

[@pugman99]

Georgie, what a lovely time you had! that milk drink... not even tasting it makes me feel ill!! bleccch! Oh, fun fact; one of my Mumsy's art works is in a Zurich collection! so taa daaa!🎉😂

[@GeorgeJapan]

😂 oh that’s awesome!👏

[@eddyn2]

You went from 1 video per day to one video per trip. What happened? I miss your videos.

[@mieciomusic]

Hi George, loved your video. I was waiting for... the chocolate moment... haha big debate! The best Belgian chocolate is Neuhaus and Neuhaus is Swiss! And the best French chocolate maker is Marcolini and he is... Belgian 😂! Enjoy Turkey and see you soon on this channel!

[@martinkasper197]

And Milka, another Swiss brand is mainly produced in Lörrach/Germany since 1901... And nowadays it is owned by Mondelez, an US company.

[@fsmusicali]

He dips the cucumber into the fondue and eats it in one bite. Legend 🤣🤣👍

[@MrGuliton]

I only drink rivella and water xD

[@Ninja-bq1zb]

Thanks for the video. I live in Switzerland for a long time. Enjoy your time here ^^

[@GeorgeJapan]

I had a very good time there🇨🇭

[@TFWPLUS]

Oh it's George kun gomen nasai

[@justusgoldner9722]

Rivella is better tehn Coca-Cola

[@Giustav8]

Glad you had a great time and ate good stuff 😎

[@Anemo-134]

"ZFC":D

[@D2jspOFFICIAL]

Why do you always wear a jacket? 😂😂

[@francisinghels9765]

Belgian chocolate nothing with milk!! As much as the delicious ice cream Neuhaus...

[@GeorgeJapan]

Belgian chocolate is the best🍫