Jasmine Garden : Dorfstrasse 155, 3818 Grindelwald

Jasmine Garden serves up some genuinely good Chinese food. We loved it enough for a return visit! The Stewed Bean Curd with Chili Sauce, "Lo Hon" Vegetables, Fried Rice, and Season Vegetable were all excellent. They also cater well to dietary needs, offering vegetarian and vegan options, and are happy to accommodate requests like adjusting spice levels or omitting ingredients . The key to a great experience here is simple: make a reservation. The restaurant opens at 6 PM , and the owner, who appears to manage the entire front-of-house solo, controls seating very carefully. With only one cook, she paces orders to ensure food quality and timely service, thus preventing long waits for those who are seated. This system, evidently developed over 20+ years, might mean seeing people without reservations turned away, especially when the kitchen is at capacity. Contrary to some suggestions I read beforehand, this system did not appear discriminatory. I observed her turn away various groups, including several Chinese parties, when they were full, and also seat people of diverse backgrounds. It seems to be a practical approach to manage a busy restaurant with a small kitchen team, aiming to balance the cook's workload and ensure each table is served efficiently. While the policy could perhaps be communicated more clearly at the door, it's her method of ensuring diners receive well-prepared food without undue delay. Calling ahead worked perfectly for us. Once you have a table, the service is fast. Do note that, as is standard for restaurants in Switzerland, no outside drinks are allowed. If you plan ahead with a reservation, you're in for a treat.

Best Chinese Cuisine Ever !!! 超級好吃的中餐 Very authentic, even better than many restaurants in Asia. Really appreciated when you can have good Asian food abroad.

Given that you are in Switzerland and in the heart of touristy Grindelwald, expect the meals to be expensive. Having said that, if you are craving for Asian cuisine, this restaurant serves good Chinese food. Both the chicken with black pepper sauce and pork spare ribs were delicious.