There’s a particular alchemy to winter evenings in Gstaad: fresh snowfall softening the landscape, the warm glow of chalet windows and the distinctive pulse of world-class restaurants coming to life. This season, that rhythm is led by Zuma, bringing its signature blend of Japanese culinary theatre to Ultima Hotel Gstaad in the form of a vibrant winter pop-up.

Set amongst tranquil Alpine pastures just steps from the Wispile cable car, the Ultima Hotel Gstaad blends discreet Swiss heritage with cosmopolitan elegance. It’s an artful fusion that now extends to the Zuma pop-up restaurant, the brand’s first outpost in Switzerland. Spanning the hotel’s restaurant and winter terrace, the pop-up sets the social nature of Japan’s buzzing izakaya taverns against a snow-topped Alpine backdrop.

The menu is an invitation to linger. Expect the Zuma icons – misomarinated black cod, tempura light as mountain air and spicy beef robata with sesame, red chilli and sweet soy – served with trademark restraint: clean, confident flavours that evolve with every bite. Zuma afficionados can select their favourite dishes from the à la carte menu or surrender to the element of gourmet surprise delivered by a seasonal Omakase menu, a chef-curated journey through contemporary Japanese cuisine.

Expert Zuma chefs work their culinary magic to the beats of the brand’s signature soundtrack and live DJ sets, a distinctive energy that finds its counterpart at the Zuma Bar. Here mixologists shake, muddle and stir creations that lean into Japanese spirits and seasonal Alpine notes from an Old Fashioned, richly blended with Japanese whiskey and plum sake, to a tequila Japanese Paloma, crafted with delicate yuzu hibiscus cordial.

Underpinning Zuma’s effervescent artistry is the light touch and intuitive service of Ultima Collection. Masters of the art of creating an atmosphere that is at once sophisticated and comfortably unbuttoned, the Ultima Hotel Gstaad’s team elevate the Zuma dining experience while anchoring it in Gstaad’s timeless allure.

As unique as a snowflake, the Zuma pop-up is the perfect complement to the Swiss Alpine winter – and will grace Gstaad until 15 March 2026. For those seeking to experience the nexus of culinary theatre, global flavours and quintessential Gstaad elegance, it’s a fleeting opportunity not to be missed.

Ultima Hotel Gstaad

+41 33 433 00 30
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