Sushi Zen Sa

What Sushi Zen Sa does

Sushi Zen SA is a Lausanne-headquartered Japanese cuisine platform that distributes more than 40,000 sushi pieces daily across 20+ points of sale in Switzerland. Its core products — maki, nigiri, california rolls, temaki, sashimi, gunkan, and assorted platters for 1–5 persons — are prepared by itamae trained by Japanese masters (including co-founder Ken Kawakami) in a centralized Lausanne workshop, with fish sourced directly from producers and arriving the day after catch. Complementary product lines include gyoza, Japanese salads, The Mochi House mochi desserts, bubble tea, sauces, and snacks. Proprietary preparation methods include cast-iron rice cooking with a house-blended vinegar recipe and continuous temperature and humidity control. Distribution spans owned e-commerce sites (lausanne.sushizen.ch, nyon.sushizen.ch) with free 45-minute home delivery above CHF 30, click-and-collect at 11+ boutique locations, Manor department stores across 14+ Swiss locations, UberEats, catering for events, and the Naruto restaurant sub-brand. The company is privately held by co-founders Daniel Lévy (2004 acquirer and business lead) and Ken Kawakami (Japanese sushi chef and operations director), with no disclosed institutional investment.

Name

Sushi Zen Sa

Legal name

Sushi Zen SA

Website

https://sushizen.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sushi Zen SA is a Lausanne-based Japanese cuisine operator producing 40,000+ sushi pieces daily across 20+ Swiss points of sale via e-commerce, owned boutiques, Manor department stores, UberEats, catering, and sit-down restaurants, serving Swiss consumers seeking fresh, traditional sushi.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Retail

NAICS

Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (3117), Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (311710), Fish and Seafood Retailers (44525)

SIC

Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092)

akta.pro primary industry

In-Store Sushi & Asian Prepared Foods (CRAHAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sushi/Sashimi-Grade & Raw Ready-to-Serve Seafood (Including Poke) (AFANALAI)

Keywords

• Japanese sushi restaurant
• Sushi delivery service
• Sushi takeaway boutique
• Japanese catering service
• Fresh sushi retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Lausanne

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Sale of sushi plates, individual pieces, and Japanese food products directly to consumers through e-commerce website for home delivery and through physical boutique stores for take-away and dine-in.
2. Catering Services: Event catering services for private events including birthdays, weddings, and corporate functions. Restaurant privatization available at Grancy location.
3. Retail Distribution: Sale of sushi products through Manor department store locations across Switzerland.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sushi Zen SA sells fresh Japanese sushi and complementary Japanese food products through direct-to-consumer channels. The company produces sushi daily at its Lausanne workshop, using fish sourced directly from selected producers (delivered the day after catch) and rice cooked in cast iron pots with a proprietary vinegar recipe by Japanese master-trained itamae chefs. Offerings include sushi platters (1-5 persons), à la carte pieces (maki, nigiri, california rolls, temaki, sashimi, gunkan), plus gyoza, salads, mochi desserts, bubble tea, beverages, and sauces, distributed via e-commerce home delivery, owned boutiques, Manor retail stores, UberEats, dine-in sushi bars, and catering.

Product overview

Sushi Zen SA operates a multi-channel Japanese cuisine business consisting of (1) an e-commerce platform for online sushi ordering with home delivery and click-and-collect, (2) 13 boutique takeaway locations and 3 Naruto restaurant locations across Switzerland, (3) the Sushi Bar Rue Enning traditional counter-dining concept, and (4) catering services for events. The core product line centers on fresh sushi prepared daily by Japanese-trained itamae chefs, featuring maki rolls, nigiri, california rolls, temaki, sashimi, and gunkan. Complementing products include gyoza dumplings, Japanese salads, mochi ice cream from The Mochi House, bubble tea, beverages, sauces, and snacks. The company differentiates through same-day fish sourcing, direct producer relationships, and traditional Japanese preparation methods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000+ sushi pieces distributed daily
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ManorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManor department stores serve as retail distribution points for Sushizen products. Sushizen products are sold in over 14 Manor locations across Switzerland including Chavannes, Lausanne, Lugano, Vesenaz, Vevey, Genève, Vezia, Fribourg, Monthey, Bienne, Marin, Sierre, Sion, and Ascona.
• Naruto Restaurant GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNaruto is a sister brand operating Japanese restaurants at multiple locations (Lausanne Grancy, Nyon, and Balexert) under the Sushi Zen umbrella/group structure.
• The Mochi HouseminorOthersSwiss artisan mochi ice cream manufacturer supplying handcrafted mochi desserts sold at Sushizen locations. Products include gluten-free and lactose-free options.
• Tendance FruitminorOthersLocal artisan producer in Aclens supplying caramelized cashews with caramel and sesame topping, sold as premium snacks at Sushizen locations.
• NojominorOthersSpecialty sauce brand supplying Nojo White Miso and Nojo Teriyaki sauces for use with Sushizen gyoza and other dishes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Poke House: Fast-growing poke bowl and Asian-inspired chain with locations across Europe including Switzerland. Overlaps with Sushizen on fresh, customizable Asian cuisine for takeaway and dine-in.

Direct peers

• Sushi Shop: European sushi restaurant and takeaway chain founded in France, operating boutiques and delivery across multiple countries. Directly comparable to Sushizen's boutique-plus-delivery model and Japanese cuisine focus.
• Sushi Daily: European sushi-in-supermarkets concept with fresh sushi kiosks inside major retailers. Comparable to Sushizen's Manor distribution model and fresh-prepared sushi positioning.
• YO! Sushi: UK sushi restaurant and takeaway chain known for conveyor-belt service and grab-and-go. Comparable Japanese cuisine focus with multi-channel retail and delivery presence.
• Planet Sushi: French sushi restaurant and delivery chain offering made-to-order sushi, sashimi, and Asian dishes for takeaway and home delivery. Closely matches Sushizen's DTC retail and e-commerce positioning.
• Wasabi (Wasabi Sushi): UK-based sushi and Asian food takeaway and delivery chain with physical stores. Comparable sushi chain format with similar takeaway and delivery customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Coop (Switzerland): Major Swiss retailer with prepared food counters and private-label sushi. Compares as a broad incumbent with overlapping fresh prepared seafood retail footprint.
• Migros: Switzerland's largest retailer with extensive fresh prepared food, sushi counters, and own-brand offerings. Represents the broader incumbent competitive context for Sushizen's prepared sushi segment.

Others

• The Mochi House: Swiss artisan mochi ice cream supplier whose products are sold at Sushizen locations. Compares as a complementary Swiss specialty food partner in the same premium Japanese-inspired category.
• Manor: Major Swiss department store chain serving as Sushizen's key retail distribution partner across 14+ locations. Compares as both customer and potential competitor given Manor's broader food retail offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Sushizen
• Instagraminstagram.com/Sushizen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sushizen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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