Spices Kitchen & Terrace

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Where the Alps Meet Asia

Perched high above Lake Lucerne within the Bürgenstock Hotel, Spices Kitchen & Terrace occupies a dramatic platform with views that stretch across the water and the surrounding Swiss mountains. The setting is spectacular by any measure, but what draws serious food lovers here is the kitchen itself — an open show kitchen where the cooking is as much a part of the experience as the scenery.

The restaurant earns 16 Gault & Millau points for its commitment to authentic Asian cuisine, and the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence recognizes a cellar worthy of the food it accompanies. These are not decorative credentials: they reflect a consistent standard that the team maintains across lunch, an afternoon snack menu on the terrace, and dinner service seven days a week.

Recipes from the Source

The philosophy here is straightforward and honest: recipes come directly from the home countries of the chefs from the Far East. Whether sushi, dim sum, or a curry, the dishes are rooted in their origins rather than adapted for a generic international palate. The Asian cuisine spans Japan, China, India, and Thailand — a broad range held together by the same insistence on seasonal ingredients and precision.

The signature offering is the Omakase Signature Experience, a six-course menu that unfolds live in front of guests. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of placing trust entirely in the chef, it draws flavors from across all four culinary traditions represented in the kitchen. The Signature Peking Duck is another dedicated experience on the menu, pointing to the kitchen's confidence in the full spectrum of the region's cooking.

Cosmopolitan Atmosphere, Genuine Hospitality

The atmosphere is described by the team as "cosmopolitan" — a word that fits a restaurant sitting at the intersection of Swiss alpine grandeur and the cooking traditions of four Asian countries. Smart casual dress is recommended, the space is fully accessible, and the terrace opens for snacks and drinks when the weather allows.

Rima Vasileios, who oversees the dining experience, puts it plainly: "breathtaking views meet a vibrant cosmopolitan atmosphere" alongside "passionate hospitality that comes from the heart." The cocktail list adds another dimension, with refined drinks that complement the food rather than compete with it.

For anyone looking for serious Asian cuisine in the Lake Lucerne region, Spices Kitchen & Terrace is the address.