Sala Ruch-Fukuoka

Sala Ruch-Fukuoka is a pioneering figure in the Japanese culinary scene in Zurich, having co-founded the influential restaurant ‘Sala of Tokyo’ in 1981 with her husband, Ernst Ruch. Their establishment played a crucial role in introducing and popularizing Japanese cuisine, particularly sushi, in Switzerland, a country that was largely unfamiliar with it at the time. The restaurant’s success has paved the way for a vibrant array of Japanese dining options in Zurich.