The South Indian - Vegetarian Restaurant
The kitchen is 100% vegetarian.
Per-allergen evidence
The kitchen is 100% vegetarian. No meat or fish are kept on the premises. The homepage includes the statement 'Wir verzichten bewusst vollständig auf Fleisch und Fisch', and the venue appears on many listings as vegetarian. This structural guarantee means the restaurant is verifiably safe for vegetarian diners.
[1] Official MENÜ, The South Indian - Vegetarian Restaurant (official menu)
The official menu page includes a PDF link and indicates the venue is vegetarian, though the scraped text does not display visible allergen marking.fetched May 23, 2026[2] Aggregator The South Indian - Zurich Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
Listing categorises as Vegetarian/Lacto; reviews mention clear vegan labelling but also incorrect vegan labels (dairy sauce with Gobi 65). Lunch buffet not labelled.fetched May 23, 2026[3] Verified blog HOME, thesouthindian.ch
The homepage states that the restaurant is fully vegetarian, meaning it serves no meat or fish, and also mentions that it offers vegan dishes.fetched May 23, 2026[4] Verified blog The South Indian - Vegetarian Restaurant, Zurich, Switzerland - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go – Wanderlog, wanderlog.com
The aggregator page describes the restaurant as having vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, but includes no allergen-labelling detail. Hours and price (CHF 20 lunch buffet) are provided.fetched May 23, 2026The restaurant offers many vegan options, with dishes marked 'vegan' on the menu. Multiple independent reviews on HappyCow report incorrect labelling: a Gobi 65 labelled vegan came with a cow milk yoghurt sauce, and a butter naan labelled vegan in the physical menu is made with non-vegan butter. Staff are willing to answer questions. The inconsistent labelling means quality varies by dish and shift. Cross-contamination with dairy is possible.
[1] Aggregator The South Indian - Zurich Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
Listing categorises as Vegetarian/Lacto; reviews mention clear vegan labelling but also incorrect vegan labels (dairy sauce with Gobi 65). Lunch buffet not labelled.fetched May 23, 2026[2] Verified blog The South Indian - Vegetarian Restaurant, Zurich, Switzerland - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go – Wanderlog, wanderlog.com
The aggregator page describes the restaurant as having vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, but includes no allergen-labelling detail. Hours and price (CHF 20 lunch buffet) are provided.fetched May 23, 2026The menu includes items marked as 'gluten-free options,' though no additional detail is given. No dedicated fryer, separate preparation area, or staff training for coeliac safety is mentioned. Cross-contamination risk is not addressed. Accommodation is likely possible upon request but would require thorough questioning.
Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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