Zen Japanese Food Fast Info
Amenities
Service options
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Outdoor seating
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Delivery
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Fast service
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Great tea selection
Popular for
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Comfort food
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Healthy options
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Organic dishes
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Quick bite
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Small plates
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Vegan options
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Vegetarian options
Dining options
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Catering
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Restroom
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
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Trendy
Crowd
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College students
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Groups
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Tourists
Planning
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Children
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Good for kids
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High chairs
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Kids' menu
Parking
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Free parking lot
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Free street parking
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Parking
Pets
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Dogs allowed outside
Best WLM Reviews
Love coming here, it’s a regular for us. Always fresh veggies and good portions, and I recommend the chili garlic chicken bowl. If only they had a location down south…
Really great place! I loved my sandwich. It was crispy chicken and juicy in the inside. The flavors were great and it was on a Hawaiian bun. The beans were awesome but the spicy sauce that came with it was even better. Our teriyaki chicken was great. I wish it had a little less sauce than it did but I feel like it wasn’t too much sauce.
The staff were all really friendly and kind. They answered any questions we had and helped us decide on what to eat.
The room is really open, not too loud but not too quiet. It was a good balance.
Update as follows:
Came by because last time,the meals we had were good. However today we left disappointed. We ordered a wagyu burger, fries & build your own bowl (chicken, Buddha veggies with vermicelli & Szechuan sauce).
The fries came out first, then the runner brought out dish after dish, walking around trying to match with a person (they weren’t calling out orders either?
Once the burger arrived, I dug in & noticed there wasn’t much chicken in my bowl, the meal was not spicy at all but salty with not much flavor. However, I did noticed udon noodles mixed in the bowl which was weird. I was sad there was no spice so I thought maybe they mixed the wrong sauce in? I went to the counter & asked for a side of the Szechuan and turns out the sauce in my bowl was correct, there is just no Szechuan peppercorn used in the sauce. Also, the chicken was rubbery & it was nothing but end bits.
Later I told the counter guy my dish had different noodles mixed in and he just smiled and basically said ok, sorry about that but made no attempt to try and fix it.
My bf ordered the burger and it had a lot of big pieces of lettuce in it, he said it was ok but that it was “missing a little bit of that necessary grease.”
Maybe we went on an off day or the regular staff took a day off Idk, but it seems like some reorganization and fine tuning is in order, maybe even a revamp of the menu. ????
Original review below:
We got a wagyu burger (not pictured) and the chicken katsu sandwich. They were delicious and freshly made. We’ll definitely be going back to try other menu items
edit: I've been coming here for a few years and loved this place's atmosphere, kind and sociable staff, and commitment to its craft of delicious Japanese food.
I was incredibly disappointed to discover Nov 2024 that they've closed off the order counter behind a glass wall and placed order ipads in front of it. why??? part of the reason I loved coming here was the warm interactions I had with the staff :(
this change makes the whole business lose its luster, its personable friendly neighborhood feeling. it makes it feel like I'm eating at just another soulless chain. if the owners care more about profits than maintaining the quality of their establishment, they need to be concerned that they'll lose their loyal customers.
I hope to see them reverse this change.
p.s.
I found a piece of beef in my vegetarian bowl. disappointed.
p.p.s
(leave crepes out of this!)
I have been going to Zen for years and highly recommend it! We usually build a bowl and everything is always delicious and fresh! Super easy to make dishes vegan/ gluten free!
Can not get enough!!!! Absolutely love this place it is so good. The chicken katsu sandwich was amazing as well as the bbq burger. Always have to get the fries. Even had the almond salad side and as always everything was the best.
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.
Got the salt and pepper shrimp to go for lunch. First time eating here, and addes chili garlic to dish. Flavor is fantastic, chili garlic has nice spice level, but portion was disappointing. Basically got a kids meal amount for $13. Only real flaw in experience.
Quick Facts About Zen Japanese Food Fast
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM - 09:00 PM |
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