China Garden Geneva

Sizzling and soothing

Stefi from Geneva

About me “Where are you going again this time?” my friends always ask me. Yes, I admit it: I get restless if I don’t move. Travelling is a way of being, exploring the world is my greatest passion. I am a victim of wanderlust, and I just love it. Originally from Italy, I arrived in Geneva in 2003 to join the world of international organizations. Thanks to my job, I have traveled ...
""China Garden" is a jewel of a Chinese restaurant hidden in Geneva. It's so well hidden that even many locals don't know its existence, but it's amazing..."

China Garden is a jewel of a Chinese restaurant hidden inside the shopping center near the fancy InterContinental Hotel of Geneva. In fact, it is so well hidden that many do not know about its existence; yet, it is very well known to the groups of diplomats and United Nations staff who fill its tables every day at lunchtime. At dinner, it's only for those who love it, or those who live in the neighborhood. 

To me, China Garden is comfort food - especially in the long, cold Swiss winter nights where all I want is a bowl of warm soup. I like to start my meal with hot and sour soup, spicy and sweet at the same time; then taste the wonderful steamed ravioli, filled with meat or vegetables. My best friends, who introduced me to this great place, love the Vietnamese spring rolls, fragrant and crunchy, to dip into a delicious mint sauce.

As a main dish, I have become addicted to the sizzling Mongolian beef. It comes on a very hot plate where it's still cooking, and it's a sublime taste of tender meat with onions and veggies, accompanied by steamed or fried rice. My best friends just love the delicious Shanghai noodle soup - just what's needed to warm body and spirit. 

We love it so much that we have become regulars! And it's open on Sundays, too - what more can you ask for?

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About me “Where are you going again this time?” my friends always ask me. Yes, I admit it: I get restless if I don’t move. Travelling is a way of being, exploring the world is my greatest passion. I am a victim of wanderlust, and I just love it. Originally from Italy, I arrived in Geneva in 2003 to join the world of international organizations. Thanks to my job, I have traveled to small African villages, hidden valleys in the Himalayas, South American mountain tops, and Middle Eastern deserts. I have met people from all over the world and found out I can only thrive when I a...

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