Took the office to lunch here on a Wednesday afternoon, and the service was spectacular. Staff carefully took our orders and served the food effectively despite the crowd. I ordered the Chicken Katsu Sando; large portions, great sauce, fresh and tasty! Next time, I'll trade in the onion rings for their fries. Clean restaurant with plenty of seating and located right inside a shopping center, so there is more to do afterwards!
We ordered the loaded wagyu fries, Singapore noodle and tiger eye roll and they were all delicious! Favorites this place. Love the flavors.
Was greeted super friendly! The service was fast and the burger and tempura green beans were fantastic! I wish I discovered this places burgers sooner! They will get my burger business going forward! Delicious!
Very nice casual quick stop. Everything is thoughtfully prepared and perfectly seasoned. The kale salad was a pleasant and delicious surprise. Overall a great option in the neighborhood.
Warren Wilcox (REALTOR)
+4
I have eaten at Zen many times and usually meet with a group of friends for lunch there. It is always consistent and very timely. They offer sushi pre-boxed in the open fridge in front and many bowls that are quite lovely. My favorites are the Mussels from Brussels and The Schoolgirl. I have a lot of friends who enjoy their burger selection and also their noodle selection. Their udon noodles look very legit and though I don't eat them, my friends who do really like them and say they are very authentic.
I also really enjoy the Japanese style atmosphere and decor. The service is always consistent and they bring your meals out to table in an expedient manner. It's always fun to see what other people are eating also with the long narrow table in the middle when you have a large party. I think the seating style is something a lot of friends comment on as liking. If I was going to associate it to something, it would be a Japanese version of Texas BBQ seating!
Anyway, Zen Japanese is a great place to eat and is always a solid choice for a meet and eat with friends. Give it a try and I'm sure you will agree!
Violet Crown Jiu Jitsu
+5
Me and my daughter are enjoying the new burgers on the menu. I’ve been coming to Zen for many many years. These folk always evolving. Try the loaded fries. Omg.
If you want fast food that’s fresh and healthy check out Zen Japanese. I’ve been coming here since 2017 but they’ve been around for way longer (2006?). I always get the build your own bowl and I’ve never been disappointed.
Excellent food at a reasonable price! The staff is friendly and will assist you. You order at the counter, and they bring it to your table. I built my bowl. I had chicken as my protein. I got the ninja veggies with schezuan sauce on kale. It was spicy and delicious. If you haven't tried Zen, then I think you will be pleasantly surprised!
Anime, burgers, all natural waigu beef, chicken, fresh from farmers market vegetables, yummy sauces, cool Japanese culture stuff all over the floors, walls, and a whole in the wall mom and pop feel!
Shared parking so keep that in mind as it can be tricky.
Very happy and hit the spot.
Clean restrooms.
Super friendly helpful staff
Will definitely be back!
The food is great. I've eaten here many times and tried several different bowls. I have never been disappointed. The schoolgirl bowl is my absolute favorite. The atmosphere is great and has a small feel. They are almost always playing anime on a TV in the corner too.
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