Maza

Maza is a neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of Lausanne built around a sharing-table concept that blends European, Asian and Middle Eastern influences. Founders Robin (originally from Linhai, China) and Julien (of Egyptian and Swiss heritage) trained in Swiss hospitality schools and bring more than 15 years’ experience in restaurant departments of international luxury hotels across the United States, Japan, France and Switzerland. The kitchen focuses on creative, seasonal and locally sourced products, and the site lists Swiss meats and bakery products and fish sourced from Switzerland, Greece, Scotland and Spain. The house offers a fixed tasting-style “Menu du Chef” of seven moments to share, a short wine-pairing offer and gift cards valid across its menus, and has been recognised in local guides and is presented as a Michelin-selected establishment. The dining room is warm and welcoming, with a convivial, home-like atmosphere designed for sharing. A cozy space accommodates friendly gatherings and private events. The cuisine is a creative fusion drawing on European, Asian and Oriental flavours and is executed with seasonal, locally selected ingredients. Dishes are presented primarily as shareable plates, and the menu includes both a tasting-style chef menu and à la carte dishes that reflect cross-cultural techniques and condiments. Specialties include 7 instants à partager (the seven-moment tasting menu), rouleaux de printemps à l’épaule d’agneau (spring rolls with lamb shoulder), dimsum/dumplings (pork), saumon mariné au café (coffee‑marinated salmon), sashimi of black cod and risotto d’orge (barley risotto).