Zen looks a little beat up from the outside, but the inside is actually nice. When we walked in, we had to wait quite a while before anyone came to greet us. Once seated, our waitress had no personality and wasn’t friendly at all. The food was disappointing. I ordered the short ribs with fried rice — the ribs were very tough, and the fried rice had a strange taste. We also had edamame that wasn’t cooked well, bland miso soup, and seaweed that was very chewy. Had a combination plate the chicken was chewy, the food looks amazing but it doesn't taste like it Overall, I won't be coming back
Vegan Restaurant
Zen Japanese Thai Cuisine
· $$$$ · banning · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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Zen looks a little beat up from the outside, but the inside is actually nice. When we walked in, we had to wait quite a while before anyone came to greet us. Once seated, our waitress had no personality and wasn’t friendly at all. The food was disappointing. I ordered the short ribs with fried rice — the ribs were very tough, and the fried rice had a strange taste. We also had edamame that wasn’t cooked well, bland miso soup, and seaweed that was very chewy. Had a combination plate the chicken was chewy, the food looks amazing but it doesn't taste like it Overall, I won't be coming back
The wonton is very bready and obviously previously frozen. Crab fried rice lack more flavors and spices.
The wonton is very bready and obviously previously frozen. Crab fried rice lack more flavors and spices.
The service here was excellent and prompt, the atmosphere here is beautiful with an inviting decor. The food didn't take long from the start of ordering to it arriving at our table. I definitely will be back to try other things on the menu. I had crab fried rice on this visit and it was good.