Restaurant Yaal in Chur

Small restaurant located next to Chur train station. Specializing in Indian/Tamil cuisine. 12 of us went there for dinner. Apart from the fact that we waited a little over 30 minutes for the dishes because they are made to order, the rest was almost perfect! Their cuisine is tasty and generous! The copper dishes are absolutely beautiful too! Just a small negative point is the fact that the card is only available in Swiss-German. Which greatly complicates the situation for tourists like us. But also the fact that several dishes on the menu are not available either. Other than that, it was a very good discovery!

Great hosts, very kind. You feel very comfortable there. Food was great too. “Medium hot” was too hot for me.

Super fine buffet for lunch. Nice service.

The lunch buffet also shows very good quality and fresh food like à la carte in the evening.

Exceptional and authentic Tamil cuisine. Great service and a nice ambiance. The best I’ve had in Switzerland by far!

Rarely eaten so well! Everything was perfect. The food was very nicely prepared and tasted really excellent. The atmosphere is calm, the service is very good and the prices are surprisingly cheap. The timing between courses was just right and there wasn't a second of rushing. I am completely convinced and definitely not the last time I've been there! :)

Nice restaurant with top quality food Gladly again

extremely warm staff, very tasty food with a large selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes, large portions, good price-performance ratio 👍 we would be happy to come back 😀

Ordered tomato soup and masala dosa. Both were good

I would like to highlight the outstanding, extremely friendly service. You really noticed that the service staff goes above and beyond to fulfill all of the customers' wishes. Small example: There were three of us and we all wanted an appetizer. The waiter then pointed out to us that the portions were rather large and that he would recommend two starters. Hats off to this honesty!

Very tasty food, friendly service and pleasant atmosphere, we would be happy to come back.

Poor services, almost half an hour waiting at the gsi for payment

Very friendly service, tasty, unique food taste, pleasant ambience

Delicious food and friendly people. A top tent👌🏾

Very fine food, very friendly service and good prices.

Ordered lamb curry and roti. Was yum, this coming from proper South Indian. Very impressed.

Very nice tamil restaurant Service very nice Proudfeel

We were very hungry and thought let's go to Yaal. Well where should I start. 1. Waited over 1 hour for food 2. Service couldn't take the order correctly, had to repeat it several times. 3. As mentioned several times, please bring the main course and starter at the same time. But no, she brought starters, I had to wait almost 20 minutes until the others got something. 4. My drink came after my meal. And charging so much for so little, or rather for small portions. And the best service had trouble calculating the change. I'll NEVER COME AGAIN.

I'll never come here again. We were here before others and they already got their food and we only got it after an hour. The conditions could also be better. We just wanted to go after dinner. She didn't even know how much change she should give us and had to help her.

I'm excited. I haven't eaten so well in a long time. I have to particularly emphasize the service, which was very nice, and the music which created a pleasant atmosphere. The restaurant looks pleasant and the food is served beautifully presented.

Very good food, great service, price is absolutely right and the atmosphere is inviting. Very happy again😋👍🏽

Very very good price performance top

🥘Very tasty food and the owner and his team are super friendly❤️🙏🏻

We now come here to eat as a family almost every week and we can only warmly recommend it to everyone. Super delicious food and the owner and his team are super friendly and very accommodating ❤️🙏

Fine food and very friendly service

I am surprised by the fine food and the friendly service. The nice staff greeted me warmly and the food was extremely good. The restaurant is in the city center and it was easy to find. I will definitely come by more often.

Excellent food, quiet environment, fair prices. We will certainly return for the buffet at lunchtime!! 😋

Great atmosphere and good food. Felt like authentic South Indian food. We had lunch buffet and was great experience for our group. Price is ok comparatively for Swiss standards

Very good food. Kitchen was not very fast but it was worth the wait. Staff is very friendly. Overall great experience.

very good food and a tastefully decorated environment

The service is very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant is cozy and the food is very tasty. We can highly recommend the dish Kotu Rotti.

We were in Chur for a night after taking the Bernina Express and decided to try Yaal on a whim (and because it was right next to our hotel and the train station). We were really impressed by the warm welcome that the owner and his staff gave us. They brought us complementary papaddams to snack on while we waited for our meal. We asked for just tap water and even that was delicious and presented in a beautiful copper jug. What struck me was the attention to detail and presentation of the food when it arrived. We had the lamb biriyani and the lamb puttu along with a side of chicken curry and parotthas for the kids. They were able to adjust spice levels to accommodate all our tastes and the flavors were authentic and well-balanced; absolutely delicious! We weren't expecting anything walking into a Tamil restaurant in the middle of the Swiss Alps, but this was an absolutely wonderful experience that I would highly recommend to anyone traveling through / stopping in Chur. Thank you Yaal team for adding warmth and spice to our Swiss adventure!

It was new to me and tasted good.

Nice discovery! You have to love spicy “Indian” cuisine. Quality bouffet, 2 meats, 2 vegetables, 2 rice. I recommend

The Yaal restaurant is easily accessible on foot in the city center of Chur. There is a very plentiful selection, even for children without Eastern preferences. The food is delicious and lovingly prepared. Highly Recommended!

Inexpensive buffet, very good Tamil food, friendly service, the only thing I didn't like was the industrial ambience, this could be quickly remedied with little money (cloth panels), perhaps as a suggestion. Conclusion: gladly again

My wife and I discovered Yaal on our one day stop over in Chur. Owner Kumar has done a wonderful job of creating an inviting and warm restaurant with high ceilings and decorative pieces that connect this little historic Swiss town in Graubunden canton to his homeland of Yaalpanam (Jaffna) in Sri Lanka’s northern tip. The name of the restaurant is synonymous with the indigenous harp called the Yaal, which gives Yaalpanam its name. Kumar’s welcome and the time he took to share his story with us was a lovely gesture. We learnt of his passion for bringing Tamil cuisine to Chur, present home to him and his family. The restaurant itself is just over a year old, so nascent in its history, however the warmth of his staff and quality of food augur well for a great future ahead. About the food itself, my wife and I ordered vegetarian meals - one Marakari (a mixed vegetable stew served with a side of rice) and a Rock with Roti (a close resemblance of Kadai Paneer, served with flaky rotis of the Tamil parotta variety). Both dishes were served decoratively to delight the senses, were hot and freshly made when they arrived and delicious. The servings were generous and we felt satiated after having travelled most of the day and having done a lot of walking around Chur. The masala tea to finish the meal was also well made and went down a treat. Thank you Kumar and team for doing a great job and I wish him and the restaurant all the success they deserve. Amongst our many travels, we will remember this experience fondly for a long time and hope to come back again one day.

Very friendly and attentive with a short waiting time and very tasty food, beautifully prepared and of great quality! We'll definitely be back!

authentic and warm - gladly again! 😊🙏🏽

Nice restaurant, good food and very friendly staff!

Ordered for the first time yesterday - but definitely not for the last time! Was super tasty. Price performance also fits. Finally something new in Chur... (maybe you can find a more sustainable solution for the plastic bowls for the sauce)

Brilliant, super friendly and as far as I know the only drinkable chai tea in Chur. The lunch buffet is inexpensive and very good and varied. Absolute recommendation

Beautiful decor, very nice staff and delicious food!

Pleasant atmosphere, very warm hosts and delicious, wonderfully prepared food and generous portions. Recommended! We would love to come back 👍

Very friendly and delicious food.

Very nice and fine restaurant. Several vegan options.

Delicious food! We loved it! Great service and pleasant atmosphere.

Best Indian food in the region. The food is always freshly prepared and at lunchtime there is a buffet that you can create yourself. Great atmosphere with super friendly staff. I always enjoy coming here and can definitely recommend it :-)! Namaste!

Very friendly staff and delicious food! 😍 Had the “Vegan Rolls” and “Rock with Roki”

Great restaurant. Very nice and courteous staff. Food great! Have been there several times.

The buffet (Monday to Friday at lunchtime) had enough to choose from and everything tasted great. The staff was very friendly and personable. Price was fair.

Super friendly staff. Dishes beautifully prepared and simply delicious. Reasonable prices, recommended😃🌞

Great taste, great ambience, authentic, fair prices, courteous service, will definitely come back.

Excellent cuisine, beautifully presented. Prices are rather high but the quality standard is higher than other Indian/Sri Lankan restaurants.

Very tasty food. A taste explosion of a different kind. The food is also prepared very lovingly and with a lot of love. Large portions even if it doesn't look like it at first glance and very attentive and friendly staff. Will definitely go again and recommend it to others.

Beautiful restaurant with traditional tamil / indian food. We came from Lausanne for this restaurant and we were very happy. Everything was very tasty, the service was very good and kind. We definitively will go back there.

We ordered something vegan and vegetarian and it was very, very tasty. I haven't eaten so well in a long time. And the waitresses are also very nice and respond to all your wishes. Also cheaper in price compared to others. Would come back here at any time.

Very good food from the buffet. Very friendly service. Gladly again.

Excellent ! The dishes are delicious and the service is very friendly. To recommend.

Restaurant in the middle of the city of Chur. Very authentic and delicious food with super friendly service. The buffet at lunchtime, which offers a small but fine selection of dishes, is particularly recommended. If you like spicy, this is also the place for you.

Ate here last night based on the recommendations on here. Fabulous flavours and friendly staff. Definitely worth five stars.

I can only confirm the reviews: delicious, rich and varied food at fair prices in a stylish and relaxed atmosphere. Gladly again!

Super authentic food, very friendly staff. Happy to come back.

I wasn't in the restaurant, I ordered via Just Eat! The food is sensational. I had vegan dishes that I can only recommend!!!

Very fast delivery service and incredibly good food.

Super fine food and nice service! Highly recommended!

Super beautifully prepared and very tasty dishes. Cheerful and attentive service. We'd love to come back.

Top address in Chur. Directly at the ALEXANDERPLATZ bus stop. The service was a bit reserved but very warm. Starter and main course well cooked and beautifully served. A recommendation for everyone who values ​​quality. Thank you & gladly again.!! Andrea Confeggi

We were there as a group and ordered a variety of dishes. Excellent Tamil cuisine! The food is beautifully prepared and tastes like in Sri Lanka. Lovely again

Very friendly staff and good food. Large vegan selection!!

We spontaneously went out to eat at Yaal this evening and were very satisfied😀. The food is very good and the portions are large. Very nice staff👍 We would love to come back.

Very tasty, authentic and friendly 🤩

Super nice staff and very tasty food! Always my pleasure.

Hidden gem in Chur! Spicy levels are 👌👌👌

Everything that is written in the reviews is 100% true. 👍 We will also come back👌

Delicious delicious delicious!!! We had the lamb biryani and shrimp curry. The curry was very tasty and the biryani was amazing. The flavours were authentic and the service was very good. I would go back again and again!

Last week we went out to eat at Yaal for the first time; and it definitely won't be the last time! The lunch buffet is very rich and has a nice selection, there was something for everyone. The little one was even allowed to order something from the children's menu. The staff were very friendly and we felt very comfortable. The price-performance ratio is definitely right! Thank you for the great food and the nice service We would like to come again

Fresh, fine, rich, excellent cuisine. Quality and quantity at an incredible price. Without hesitation. Welcoming service.

To satisfy my hunger, I ate the rolls with beef. Fine and inexpensive, beautifully served with salad! Very nice service! I'll definitely go back and recommend it to others!

Super good food, friendly service.

Very fine, but be careful with the sharpness :')

Very good and clear concept, very tasty food, absolutely recommended!!! Would come back immediately. Compliment.

Delicious food and very friendly service! The food is beautifully prepared and the portions are large

Good value and the food is very tasty. Very very fair price, quality and presentation at the top of the top!! Magnificent discovery!

The food was very tasty and you can order in 3 different levels of spiciness. I'm not used to spicy food and I don't like it either. Level 1 was great. I tried lamb and have zero regrets. Just fantastic. The food was beautifully prepared and the decor was very harmonious. The service was courteous and friendly. Since it was our first Thai meal, we took advice and followed the recommendations. It certainly wasn't our last visit to Yaal.

Fine, inexpensive buffet at lunch and even better à la carte in the evening. The atmosphere is very pleasant. The cake buffet with homemade specialties is highly recommended.

Very friendly, courteous service. Very lovingly prepared, tastes great. Ambiance is modern and very pleasant.

We discovered the Yaal restaurant today and were thrilled. The prices are more than just fair, because the dishes are prepared to please the eye and taste delicious. The menu offers both modern interpretations of Tamil specialties, available in 3 levels of spiciness, as well as dishes that are familiar even to people who are less adventurous. The quality is absolutely right. The service was attentive, patient and very friendly. I wish the Yaal team that they quickly become as well known as they deserve, I will definitely come back.

Do yourself a favor and pay a visit to this fantastic restaurant. The food is very authentic and prepared with a lot of love. The service is friendly and accommodating. The prices are absolutely justified for such a meal. I would have even paid more. Ambience and service are first class! A touch of Sri Lanka in the middle of Chur I will gladly come again!!!! Nandri🙏🏾

excellent performance! TOP service, TOP quality keep it up! You're doing it just brilliantly

Great lunch buffet, huge selection, lots of veggies too, nice ambience, great emphasis on nice cutlery etc and sooooo friendly staff. But the best thing is the food. Wow, so many different dishes and everything tastes fresh, great seasoning and different flavors. Hot, salty, sweet. Wonderful. And price/performance is simply top!! Happy to come back!

Sensational restaurant! The staff is very warm and extremely friendly, the atmosphere is extremely cozy and modern and there are no suitable words for the food... :) The dishes are prepared with a lot of love and taste great! The prices really surprised us; there isn't a cheaper restaurant for such excellent services! I'm already a big fan and will definitely try my way through the entire menu!

Great newly opened Thai restaurant in Chur city center. Lots of delicious Thai specialties. Very nice staff and the food was very, very tasty. Large portions so everyone gets full. At lunchtime there is a rich buffet at affordable prices. Always worth a visit.

Very friendly service and wonderful food. We recommend!

Super, tasty and excellently prepared food!! Friendly condition 😊 🙏🙏

Wonderful Tamil food. Service and ambience are also impeccable. We'd love to come back.

Excellent food. The chef puts his heart and soul into it, and it shows. Be sure to try the coconut panna cotta!

Fantastic restaurant!! Very friendly and incredibly delicious lunch buffet! Had the best curry of my life.

Very fine food, many vegan dishes.

It was very tasty. We'd love to come back! Lunch buffet was varied and good value for money!