Who we are

Welcome to ZAWAN!

Sawadee Ka! Our story begins in Ubon Ratchathani, in the northeast of Thailand – a region rich in tradition, warmth, and deep connection. There, between rice fields, the Mun River, and the fragrance of fresh herbs, our roots were formed.

I remember my childhood as if it were yesterday. Almost every day felt like a small celebration. Neighbors, friends, family – everyone gathered together. At the center stood my great-grandmother. She was the heart of the kitchen, the soul of the house. While people chopped, stirred, and laughed, she always had the final say. And when everyone sat around the table, you simply knew: this is happiness.

In Thailand, food is never just food. It is connection. It is love. It is life shared together.

In the morning we thought about lunch, at lunch we thought about dinner – not out of routine, but out of anticipation. That feeling – that a good meal can bring people together and make everything feel right, even just for a moment – has stayed with me ever since.

With exactly that feeling in my heart, I founded ZAWAN together with my mother, Nunn, in November 2018. I had no experience in gastronomy, only a big dream: to create a place where people would not just eat, but feel welcome. A place filled with warmth, generosity, and genuine hospitality.

Until the end of 2023, we had the privilege of welcoming you to our restaurant near Rigiplatz. We laughed, celebrated, toasted, and shared. ZAWAN was never just a restaurant – it was a home away from home.

Today, ZAWAN no longer has a permanent location. But our story is not over. Our passion continues – through special events, meaningful encounters, and inspiring collaborations.

Because what remains is more than a space. It is a feeling.

ZAWAN was a place. Our passion is a journey.

With all my heart,
Siri Neeser