Switzerland’s must-try pungent yet creamy “fondue” – the most delicious part is actually at the bottom of the pot

▲It’s quite delightful to sit outdoors with friends, enjoy a pot of cheese fondue, and have a chat.

Reporter Chen Hanyin / Reported and photographed in Switzerland

Zermatt in Switzerland is a quaint town located on the border between Italy and Switzerland. With picturesque mountain scenery at the foot of the iconic Matterhorn, it is also one of the world’s most renowned ski resorts. Every snow season, it attracts a large number of tourists. Besides skiing and sightseeing, you absolutely must try the authentic Swiss cheese fondue.

Swiss cheese fondue (French: Fondue au fromage), commonly referred to as a “fondue pot,” involves melting five to six types of cheese and adding white wine according to taste. It is eaten by dipping bread cubes with long skewers. In the cold winter, gathering around to warm up, chat, and enjoy fondue is a typical Swiss pastime.

▲A must-try in Switzerland: ultra-rich cheese fondue.

The strong cheese flavor may not be for everyone, but the rich taste of cheese paired with the aroma of white wine is a perfect combination. If you happen to enjoy the flavor, this indulgent treat will have you going back for more, unable to stop. When you’re almost done, be sure to try the crust at the bottom of the pot — the crispy, slightly burnt “fondue crust” that forms is the real highlight.

▲The crust at the bottom is the essence of the cheese fondue.

Restaurant Derby
Address: Bahnhofstrasse 22, 3920 Zermatt

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