The decor of this restaurant is beautiful. Golden light fixtures on the ceiling. Velvet upholstered seating. Leather bound menus. It's a great option for date night. I came at 7 on a Thursday with a party of four and surprisingly, the restaurant was pretty much empty. By the end of the evening, there were just a handful of other parties, but it may have been because there was a special event nearby. To drink, I had the Universe cocktail. It was topped with a generous layer of passionfruit foam, which was delicious, easily sippable, and melted pretty well into the drink. It included two different types of rum, so it was strong and pleasantly fruity. To start, we shared the gen tso cauliflower, which was crispy with a nice sweet sauce. The vegetable spring rolls were unremarkable, but tasty. For my main, I got the veggie lo mein and added impossible meat. The portion size was huge. The noodles were well prepared and included a good mix of vegetables. The impossible meat was savory and added nice texture. For dessert, we shared the ube cheesecake. The presentation was gorgeous, as the cake was shaped into a smooth, glossy ball. It was rich and didn't taste like traditional cheesecake, but we enjoyed it. Our assistant waiter was very attentive. read more

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This place gives very much Panda of Harlem, Sei Less, or Brooklyn Chop House vibes in terms of the menu, food offerings, and even the pricing which honestly surprised me based on the location. The prices are definitely on the high end and you feel that right away when you look at the menu. The first time I went was on a Monday evening. The service that night was good and pleasant from the host to the waitress to the bar. Everyone was professional and attentive which made the experience better. Food wise it was mixed for me. I had a salad and it was bland so I would not order that again. We also had the chicken and shrimp satay which were just ok. The shrimp has a very heavy tempura breading so you definitely have to like that style because it is not light at all. The lobster fried rice was extremely salty which was disappointing especially at that price point. I went back a second time on a Saturday later in the evening just for drinks and had a completely different experience. The host staff was rude and the way my group was spoken to was not ok. Even though I stayed for a drink I will not return after that interaction. Overall the concept is trendy and upscale and the menu is similar to other high end Asian fusion spots in the city, but between the inconsistent service and the food not matching the prices it is not somewhere I would go back to. read more

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Pricy but worth it! The drinks were tasty but to food was even better. I could not get enough of the general tso's cauliflower!! Absolutely to die for. Very friendly staff & adorable decor. Definitely a great date night spot! read more

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Went here one day while I was passing by Astoria and I have to say, this place was definitely upscale. I felt completely out of place in my tshirt and jeans, however the food did not disappoint. We got char siu bone marrow and it was definitely the highlight of the meal. The bone marrow was perfectly buttery soft and added to the depth of the already delicious char siu buns. We also got their zen lobster fried rice. Although it was definitely delicious as well, it wasn't my favorite. Another dish we tried was the wagyu crispy nigiri. Don't forget to get cameras out for this dish as they torch the wagyu at table side. We also tried the roasted pork belly. The pork belly was super tender however it was a little tough to eat as the crust of the pork belly was a little on the tough end. The servers were also very attentive, my friend and I definitely enjoyed ourselves. We paired everything with a nice glass of Cabernet. read more

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All I can say is WOW...this place will take your breath away!! So my friends and I was out. Looking for something to eat. And we came in to Zen. First impressions was Wow the food was a good 10/10. The portion was very good for 3 people. The steak and broccoli was so good the orange chicken juicy and tender. The service was excellent they treated us so well. The ambience will have you feeling like you're dining in Manhattan. The music was great and playing all the good R&B music . My friends and I had the best time and will definitely be back for their bottomless brunch with a live dj. Go check them out tonight you will definitely fall in love like we did read more

Zen Astoria - Filet Mignon & Broccoli, Orange Chicken, Vegetable Lo Mein. - Chinese Near Me - Astoria, New York

Great, chill ambiance. Can be fitted for romantic/ family / friends type of vibe. Service staff was quite attentive, they check on us every 20 minutes or so, and asking if everything is ok. The dishes we got were tasty, though the pork belly skin was a bit sticky, can be stuck to your teeth great flavor and texture though. The decoration is the restaurant is hip and modern, also has this on the wall circle chair setting, perfect for Instagram photos. read more

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My friend hosted her birthday dinner here so as group of 9 we sat at a table right on the side of the bar, The way they put the table together was nice. The place itself is nice seems spacious. The bar is not big a few seats around and they have a large back room. Prior to sitting down I needed to use the restroom there was a man standing in front telling us to wait for the first I asked about the second one in the back and he responded "I said wait" I told him he was rude and you do not speak to people like that I did mean to speak to management about this however it slipped with all the other things that were happening. For drinks I ordered the lemon drop it was good until I ordered another one and it was really really short when it was supposed to be a double. When I asked for it to be made over they refused saying it would be the same way when I know this is untrue so I left it & asked for it to be taken off the bill. For food I got the shrimp skewers they were jumbo shrimp and good I liked it! I got the salt and pepper prawns for my main and lobster fried rice. I did think the food was good 8/10. If you ask for extra sauce they will charge you for it. Our server was all over the place I don't think she did a very good job she forgot a lot of things, she wasn't attentive. read more

The dinner at zen was very nice. The food itself was very tasty, although portions were a bit on the smaller size. The highlight of the night for me was the drink, I don't remember the name and can't find it on the menu but I closed a picture. Was SO refreshing and very well mixed. It was a bit warm in the restaurant, the front wall was open providing a bit of breeze but was sweaty through most of the meal read more

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Babyyy babyyyy I love the customer service and the food here . I came here for my graduation dinner and ugh 10/10 I can't wait to go back. The passion fruit drink with the added prosecco amazing. You can get cute pics here because of the dim ambiance. The stuffed lobster so good. The veggie lo mein? Omg we ordered another round lol. The prawns? So good. I legit can just keep going . Just go okay. You won't regret it lol . Customer service was amazing can't wait to go back! read more

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What a place!! The decor is 10/10. Sultry yet exciting. Beautiful art all over, different type of seating: table top, booth tables.. Service: our server Brianna was excellent and attentive. Food: fresh.. and delicious.. the chicken fried rice was 12/10. Veggies were firm and crunchy which I love. Orange chicken. Was moist yet crunchy and flavorful. Chicken wings were regular. Nothing to write home about, missing the flavor pop!! Would not get again. Drinks were a bit pricy but delicious. read more

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My first time visiting zen Astoria, the ambiance is beautiful. Great for a date night or birthday. I attended a birthday dinner. It was a prefix menu Family style. You do get a lot of food and leave with leftovers . You can take a lot of pictures there the filet mignon and broccoli taste delicious and I love the lo mein. The dumplings was good as well and the sesame chicken chicken sat teas are usually my favorite at any restaurant that I go to that sells it, but this is actually my least favorite out of all the other restaurants that I have been to. I had a lychee martini which was OK and a strawberry lemon drop I didn't really like the drinks are different. They have an acquired taste if I will come back not really sure I have had better expensive Chinese food at other places. read more

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We initially planned to go to a different restaurant but as we were waking by zen the music made us rethink our dinner choices for the night haha. Spontaneous adventures are always the start to a great night. Don't mind the cowgirl outfit, it's Halloween weekend. So the story goes like this, a cowgirl and Kim possible walked into Zen.. The host was super sweet. The place was pretty busy as expected for a Saturday night but we were able to be seated at the bar right away. The bartender was very attentive and the service was great ! The overall atmosphere of the restaurant is a 10/10. A sexy little date night spot..and in our case perfect for a girls night out. The crispy sushi was my fav. These quick bites leaves you hungry for more. The calamari to my surprise was amazing! Calamari is always a starter for my friends and I - it's been a while since I've had some that I enjoyed, so I wasn't expecting much here. I am so glad to say I was pleasantly surprised. 10/10 I went home and raved about to my sibling because they need to try these! The lo mein was tasty and the portion was hugeee. Glad we ordered to share! I would love to come back whenever I'm in the area next. Highly recommend! read more

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We stopped in by whim. Jay was our bartender. He was so cool and helped me decide different drinks. The atmosphere was a vibe. There was no DJ but the music was on point. I didn't try any food but I will be returning for more food and drinks! Loved it. read more

I had to check this spot out as I saw posted on ig and reading reviews on yelp that came out for it. This is right across the street from Blend Astoria. They have different cuisines, but have the same ambiance. Making reservations is recommended! Once you walk inside you're greeted by loud music and nice ambiance. I ended up walking to the back for the restroom and there's a hookah area right off to the side. I spoke to the manager and he told me they do parties and for 8+ people it will be pre fixed. There were a lot of different asian fusion foods to try out. For appetizers, I had chicken satay which comes in three pieces with this amazing sauce. The wagyu crispy rice was great too. They ask how you want it made and that's how they prepare it for you. The roasted pork belly was good, especially if you pair it with a side of rice or the chicken fried rice too. The ube cheesecake was a great recommendation by the manager and the waitress. Wish it was a bit bigger. Overall, the food was good, but the service was a bit lacking due to it getting super busy and not having enough waiters on staff. If that gets fixed it would've been a better time! read more

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I had Zen Astoria in my list of places for quite a while, and it didn't disappoint'!! The restaurant and their drinks were amazing! The staff was incredible polite and attentive so amazing service Drinks were delicious, perfect mix of flavors and alcohol! My boyfriend's drink even turned out into another color The inside is luxurious and very cozy, would definitely recommended for a date night Ps: we didnt try any food because we didnt find it so appealing but definitely recommend you to try because it smelled delicious read more

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Thank you Zen for making my solo birthday dinner a wonderful experience, great service, vibe, beautiful decor, nice playlist. The food portions are a bit small but tasty, loved the strawberry lemon drop. Was surprised they gave me a dessert & sung happy birthday to me, free of charge. Thankful for my waitress & another waiter who took my pics for me, being that I was alone. I will definitely visit again. read more

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The food and drinks are overpriced for the area and what you get but the bartenders are super nice. We came in and sat at the bar and the restaurant is gorgeous, I had white wine because I wasn't necessarily wanting to drink too much and it was okay. A bit basic but something you can get anywhere. Then I ordered the lo mein and it was okay at best, it was missing flavor but the bartender was attentive and helpful so I guess come for that and skip the food. read more

Zen Astoria - White wine - Chinese Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Service was horrible! Took 20 mins for someone to come up to us at the bar, did an error with my bill tried over charging us. And was very rude read more

So the first time I was here they did an amazing job on every aspect. So much so that after being filled with sushi, I still came back to get a little nostalgia from my first experience... came to the bar ordered the Chai Bubble Tea Affogato.. however while waiting for my dessert, over the very loud, but pleasant music I hear a woman on speakerphone... I can hear her entire conversation. Like she is intentionally wanting everyone to hear. I tried to get my dessert Togo and blamed it on the temperature of the restaurant coupled with this inappropriate behavior at the bar. I was shocked that no one said anything to this guest, I jokingly thought to myself this had to be someone who is dating an employee.. wow my radar was spot on . She yells out babe to an employee who works behind the bar. They move her to a booth after a quick conversation and I feel her eyes on me. I think maybe it will be better, but now I can hear the difference in where she is located with her speakerphone is on, while she is intoxicated. Her man must be Julien because that's the name I hear her say. Now she's slamming her fist on the table behind me. This place is delicious and the atmosphere is amazing. However this makes me have zero desire to come and spend hard earned money when the atmosphere involves a loud, drunk girlfriend of an employee. I'm not sure when having a person you know at a restaurant meant you acted more inappropriate. Needless to say it's only gotten worse and I had my dessert planned on ordering some food to take to go, but I couldn't stand being in there for one more second . It's really sad that not a single employee said a word to her like hey, maybe this is an inappropriate way to act. If any guest ever acted like that and I've been in Food & Beverage for 27 years as a Food & Beverage Director, I would absolutely say something to a complete stranger, but if it was a friend or family or significant other, that would be an entirely different issue for me . But that's just me. read more

Zen Astoria - What I came back for and then a little to go, but didn't end up getting anything to go - Chinese Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Super nice ambiance and nice bar inside. The drinks are excellent and fresh (all syrups and ingredients made in-house - HUGE difference). Service was really good and the manager even came over to ask how everything was. After telling him the rice was mediocre he went and spoke to the cooks immediately. The Gen Tso Cauliflower was excellent (and I am not a big fan of cauliflower or vegetables). Chicken was super good. The matcha lava cake was incredible (I am not a big matcha fan). Will definitely revisit and recommend to others. read more

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I've been dying to try this place and my friends and I finally had the opportunity to. The calamari was interesting, it's not like your classic fried calamari. It was purple fried and the sauce on the side had a mild tar tar taste to it. We got the fried vermicelli noodles with salmon fish eggs, and it was to die for! It was absolutely delicious. When also had ordered the short ribs, which was glazed with this nitsuke sauce!! It was delicious, we were amazed about how plain it looked but tasted so extraordinary. The presentation was cute & sleek. The resturant itself is a beautiful design, Asian fusion themed & wonderful hospitality. I would love to come back to try their excellent array of desserts. read more

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I feel like Astoria has been waiting a long time for Zen to open and it did not disappoint. I decided to make this my bday dinner choice and we made a Saturday reservation. The hostess (Norelis) greeted us with great enthusiasm and very attentive. The place wasn't packed so I asked for a round table by the windows (it usually sits 4) and the hostess checked and said that should be fine, I mean it is my bday lol. The place looks beautiful, it looks like it was worth all that wait, low lights and asian designs are all over the restaurant. The huge Buddha in the middle of the room is a nice touch plus the live dj really made it top notch. It still feels like Flo in there a lil bit but it's still it's own new vibe. We ordered 2 mojitos and some appetizers to start, the calamari & chicken dumplings which were both really good. For our entrees we ordered 3 plates - the lo mein,the Beijing chicken & the lobster rice. The drinks were strong so I ordered another one. The entrees were all delicious and very filling. Overall it was a great experience, the staff is super attentive and at your service. Our bill came out to $150 so it's definitely on the higher end price in comparison to other places in the area. I would say its the classiest place in Astoria hands down. It's a place you take someone special or on their special day. A good place to try to impress ! I really hope they make it. Astoria deserves it. read more

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Good was terrible but what was really bad was the customer service. The general manager swore in front of my kid and when I asked him not to he was rude. Will not be back read more

Food was amazing, a great menu options, ambiance is like your transported to ZEN, service top notch the waiters know their stuff from menu options to drinks of distinction read more

Let me start by saying I loved this place, ambiance is amazing especially when you're tryna to be local and impress a girl on a budget (I'm not cheap just smart with my money). Food is good over all and drinks were good even though all I got was a Moscow mule. Over all great experience I will for sure be back here! read more

Zen Astoria - Filet mignon Beef and broccoli's - Chinese Near Me - Astoria, New York

Good drinks and food. Fenomenal people working in this place, service is totally good. read more

Zen Astoria - Margaritas - Chinese Near Me - Astoria, New York

Amazing ambiance, food, service...unique 1 of 1 restaurant! Pricing is fair but the vibe is priceless

Let me start out by saying . This rating could have been so differently . The establishment itself deserves a 10/10 but due to racial profiling I have to give it below 0 stars ! So my person & I started the night off by going to our favorite wine spot in Steinway called DiWine. So classy so chic ! So intimate! You guys should give a try , the mussels and truffle fries are epic ! But anyways . So we had dinner & champagne there to start our night . Bae asked me where to next . I said hey let's go check out Zen . It's new hotspot and I been wanting to check it out . Anything I say , my wish is his command. So we went . We get to Zen and head straight to the bar . Ordered our drinks . Two glasses of champagne & two shots . One don. One dusse. The night is going by . We're probably on round 3 . Bae gets the bill . He gives his card . It declines .( this has happen b4 at high end places in manhattan & because of his profession, we were never treated wrong , it's always grace given and never any weird vibes. & the problem is always solved) Let's keep in mind guys that . I'm well courted. I don't ever have to come out of pocket , not that I wouldn't , my man just treats me like the queen I am. So his card declines , bae said let's order another round while I situate this. We never got the other round ! & short Spanish lady approaches us ! Talking CRAZY ! She was the manager . She said if we weren't able to pay for the bill she would call the cops She was very hostile , I'm not sure who she was feeling like or who ruined her day . I won't disclose my man profession but he was very appalled at her disrespect. Keep In mind that we're under the influence by now and I'm trying to reason with her but she's causing a scene. Embarrassing us and herself actually . As many restaurants I've been to I was never treated that way . She basically wanted us locked up . She assumed we were " scammers " She wouldn't wait for him to move money around she wanted us kicked out & locked up. I'm trying to reason with her like sis I'm well courted . That man is a whole ______ ( at that point I let her know his profession ) I'm like look I'll pay it myself to diffuse this whole situation My man was pissed at the way she profiled us so it was already a lot said and a lot going on So I'm drunk as hell. I give her my card forgetting it was locked ( I always keep my card locked ) So it declined when she swiped it and all hell broke loose She now said she has called the cops It was sooooo bad like the arguing and the security getting involved. This was one of the worst experiences I have ever had in all honesty So now I'm telling her YO CHILL! My card was locked , swipe it again ! So she did It approved She felt stupid Then continue to disrespect my man The security was holding her back . She was ghetto Dressed bad Make up terrible Attitude horrible Doesn't deserve the management title & shes racist Zen is a vibe but that's somewhere if I do go back it's only to have a direct conversation with the owner. read more

I love this place! ambiance is great, staff is always welcoming and the food never misses! Definitely a 10/10! read more

After eating here I had to make it my mission to leave a review which I never do. I'd describe my experience as a complete amateur experimenting with food and drinks in the kitchen. Sweet, salty, bitter everything was done in excess. The moment my drink arrived at the table I told my partner I think we should cancel our order before its too late. I sadly did not. By overcharging for an awful experience naave new customers have to be keeping this place afloat. I genuinely felt like I got scammed/robbed. The only thing I can do in good conscience is warn others. Start your order with a drink, if it disappoints like it did for me thats your queue to run before you're on the hook for more. read more

What can i say Zen Astoria hasn't disappointed us yet. We came back to celebrate another birthday & just like the last time we were here the vibes, food & drinks were amazing. We ordered the lamb chops & orange chicken, ugh so flavorful & ended the night with a Dubai chocolate cake that was to die for. Zen Astoria has easily became a favorite on our dining out list. read more

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Let me start off by saying, the food here is ABSOLUTELY divine. I came here with a group of girls for dinner, and dish after dish, I was not disappointed. We split a handful of appetizers. We ordered the crispy sushi, chicken wings, bone marrow and steamed buns along with the tuna tartar. The bone marrow was by far our favorite dish! The bone marrow was so soft and flavorful, we all wanted more! I truly cannot say one bad thing. For my entree I ordered the short rib. I am a sucker for short rib, and let me tell you, I cleared my plate that night! I genuinely am rating this place though, 3.5/5 stars. The ambiance is cool, for the younger crowd. I say that because the music was BLASTING all night long. I could barely hear what the person next to me was saying. When I tell you, my girls and I were relieved when we stepped out of that restaurant, because we could actually hear our own thoughts, I'm not kidding. Definitely take that into consideration when you visit. If you're trying to have a nice calm night out, this wouldn't be the place to go. read more

Zen Astoria - Char Siu Bone Marrow, Ahi Tuna & Tobiko Tartar, Tebasaki Chicken Wings, Crispy Sushi - Chinese Near Me - Astoria, New York

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This place does have that Miami influencer upscale vibe which was a little intimidating; however, my fiance and I had a superb experience here. I would choose this place in a heartbeat over other restaurants in the area. My server was amazing and super attentive - I should have asked for her name but she was one of the only asians front-of-house yesterday. There weren't many customers when we arrived around 5pm so we got a really comprehensive treatment. My fiance got the salted egg yolk prawns which have this divine sauce - I wanted to take the bowl and drink it. They do go hard on the sauce here and have a few different asian-fusion style dishes, but I have to admit that the quality is definitely up to par as they try to intersect Astoria/US culture with Chinese/Filipino/Asian food. Some of their drinks have Calamansi which is pretty cool considering it's not often seen outside of Filipino-specific restaurants/grocery stores. I ordered Char Siu and while the meat was pretty darn melty, the small side salad on the dish it came with was a real winner. Genuinely, I just wanted to try a new restaurant and wasn't totally sure of this place since some reviews said overpriced and since it's not super traditional food, things can sometimes go awry - but this place did a great job of creating delicious food in an upscale way. The fried rice takes sauce and flavor to intense levels, which was actually really delicious - we compared it almost to spam and fried rice as the sausage pieces were sweet. For dessert we had the baked Alaska which was good, but might have been a touch too much as we had plans to get smoothies after. It was really cute and would be good for three people to share a few bites of, plus they add the fire in front of you. Overall they're good enough that I was contemplating hard about just delivering more today since I craved their food after consuming the extra fried rice from yesterday's dinner. Regardless, I'll be back, and soon. read more

If I had not ripped off with hidden charges on the check, I might have given them a 4 or 5-star rating. Everything about this place, the soup, the duck, and the atmosphere was worth it. Then came the check with the additional gratuity charge (and that was it). I will not be back read more

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Zen Astoria has geographic benefits, though its friendly team is the real asset. This place understands cooking, ambiance and hospitality. The team combined skill with a pleasant approach. Nearly everything meets quality expectations. I'd return to this spot and recommend it to others. read more

My husband and I and a friend visited this restaurant that had a long 6-month period before their grand opening but WOW, the wait was totally worth it! Every little detail of their restaurant was well-planned out to impress: The interior design, ambiance (which includes a live talented DJ who works from an in-built DJ stand), and food which were ALL equally amazing! This rarely happens except in a more pricey restaurant. And like a previous reviewer said, this place is perfect for many different occasions (date night, night out with friends, even for a business meeting). Even their plateware was high-grade (heavy-weight and comes in gorgeous colors with marble streaks of gold across them)! All of the employees are SUPER friendly and loved the greeter who has a genuine smile was so nice to us all. For appetizers, we chose the homegrown mushrooms, the ceviche, cucumber salad, and broccoli with black garlic sauce. We loved the unique variety of fungi and loved the crunch and taste of the tofu croutons, the ceviche was fresh and the sauce on top had a nice burst of flavor as well as the cucumber salad and broccoli dish. (By the way, the broccoli they use is of the Asian variety so the stems are more slender and has leaves and not the tiny nubs on top.) For main dishes, we had the lobster fried rice (highly recommended!) the chicken clay pot, and ramen with peanut sauce. The clay pot dish has radishes in it that has an interesting flavor and the ramen is like an interesting twist on pad thai since there is no broth. We were so excited that the noodles are freshly made! Last but definitely not least were our desserts - We ordered the matcha cake and ice cream and the Baked Alaska thing. We were surprised by their special presentation: The waiter sprinkled gold dust on our matcha cake before we could eat it and as for the Baked Alaska, he torched it all around so it had this amazing look to it afterwards. The moment we cut into the matcha cake, it was OOZING of pure, intense matcha tea inside and one bite was sheer heaven! (Yes, it was the best matcha dessert we've ever had to date, no exaggeration!) The baked Alaska has peach mixed into the white merengue part - wish the flavor of peach could be a tad stronger (perhaps add a bit of peach extract to it?) as well as the chocolate flavor of the cake (which was Asian-style, was very light, dry and wasn't very sweet) but the mango sorbet ice cream was home-made and very fresh. Our strong recommendation is to order a bunch of stuff and share everything family-style since there are so many things you'll want to try. (The waitstaff is very accommodating so definitely do it!) This was definitely one of the best feel-good restaurant experiences we had in a long time. Will be back when we visit the neighborhood again! P.S. We had a fun conversation with the manager about the soy sauce that comes with your dishes. The big surprise discovery about it were 2 things: It has this unique orange zesty flavor to it (I just dipped my finger into it since I didn't use it with anything I ate and wow, why didn't I??) and it's gluten-free (!) You may want to do what we did: Request to bring this great stuff home so it doesn't go to waste since you won't find this anywhere else! read more

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Amazing! Let me start by saying, the entire Zen team was absolutely amazing! The service was impeccable! One of the best services I have experienced to date! We went there to celebrate my mother's birthday and they blew it away with ensure she had an amazing experience. The ambience was upscale but food was pretty decent. The drinks was excellent! I would absolute return and try other items on the menu! read more

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Food was amazing , service was great. Beautiful place. Music was great and bartenders were on point.

Great ambience and food. Drinks were amazing. Jessica the manger was amazing and welcoming. Will definitely be coming back.

Recently tried the place out and would NOT go back. The food and drinks were decent, but didn't stand out and were not worth the price. The service was subpar and slow. The manager was very rude (bartender/waitstaff were nice, she was not) and the music was extremely loud. I left with my ears practically ringing and had to dodge the groups of people lingering outside. It seems like they only care about partying and a club atmosphere, they don't seem to care about their dine in patrons read more