Since the start of Euro 2024, the two largest fan zones in French-speaking Switzerland have been offering a culinary offering to supporters. Among the stands gathered on the Plainpalais plain, in Geneva, we spot Sheesh by Danny Khezzar, starred chef and finalist of “Top Chef” 2023, who serves a Japanese-inspired sandwich. In Ouchy, a district of Lausanne, a burger appears on the menu at Balcon, Stéphane Goubin’s ephemeral restaurant. Each is a signature dish that we have tasted.
Danny Khezzar’s Sando Burger is a variation of katsu sando, Japanese sandwich topped with breaded and fried pork. The French chef prepares it with chicken cutlet, koji-fermented Chinese cabbage, tonkatsu sauce (Japanese barbecue sauce) and spicy mayonnaise. On the map, it is named L’original (17 francs). There is a vegetarian option, The season (17 francs): potato pancake, green asparagus, wild garlic pesto. You can accompany the sandwich with sweet potato fries (20 francs option). Takeaway service, outdoor table.
3T by Steph, the catering service of chef Stéphane Goubin, is the author of the burger served at Balcon, a restaurant in the Lausanne fan zone. The sandwich, called The Mountain Burger by Steph, is a huge hit with customers. The garnish is tempting: beef steak (140 g), raclette cheese, alpine bacon, candied tomatoes, red onion chutney. The burger is served with fries and salad. The dish costs 25 francs. Table service, under one roof.
The flavors of Danny Khezzar’s Sando Burger far surpass what is typically offered in a fan zone. On the other hand, The Mountain Burger by Steph turns out to be an ordinary burger in terms of taste, which is suitable for a fan zone. The presentation is careful in both cities. In Geneva, we notice the white street food style box and cup. In Lausanne, a planted knife brings a little verticality. With a total score of 8 balls, Danny Khezzar’s culinary proposal wins the match. With a score of 6 balls, Lausanne is not unworthy.
