Wow! First time here. VERY CLEAN. Nicely decorated. And the food was very good - simple and tasty. I had a Rueben sandwich which was excellent. My husband had a Pastrami on rye. Very good! Know, the owner​, is Vietnamese and comes from NYC. He is obviously a hard worker - the place was spotless and well maintained. Family owned and run. We'll be back!! read more

Authentic delicious food. The pho is wonderful and sandwiches are top notch! If you haven't tried Vietnamese food and want to give it a try this place is the spot. They also have American style sandwiches and other great options on their menu. Must try read more

Zen Deli - Delis Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

Amazing Food! Fast, fresh, and friendly! The Banh mi sandwich was soooooo good! We also had an order of Pho That was stellar too Very cute and clean ambiance We will be back to visit! read more

Zen Deli - Pho - Delis Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

This place is a hidden Jem. The food is delicious hot and tasty. I will definitely return to try some different items on their menu. read more

Zen Deli - Reuben sandwich and mango tea - Delis Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

Met one of the owners, Khoi, and another member of the team, Lenny. Very nice people. Great customer service. BYOB if you'd like with no huffs and puffs about it. I brought my glass bottled spring water (Mountain Valley), and Lenny asked if I'd like ice for it. What a warm welcome. Every business should allow it. Think about it...the customer is already in the door and ready to try what you have to offer...why not let them feel at home? They may be more inclined to try other foods and the drinks you have just for the sake of trying and wanting to support your business even more! Loved it here. Ordered the pork bahn mi and asked them to add tofu so I could try it. My friend is vegetarian and I can't vouch for what I haven't tried so they were quite accommodating. I was willing to pay any extra to sub, but they didn't charge me any more than the amount for just a regular pork bahn mi. Kudos to Khoi for the executive decision. Surely, this small gesture is only going to help grow your success and bring in more loyal patrons! I've been converted! Just bit into the tofu and yum! Tried the pork too! It was so savory and tender...well seasoned indeed! Absolutely loved the fresh baked bread. It's softer than the normal banh mi, but still have the some crunchy textures and bite, with a tiny bit of chew...and, I won't get my mouth all cut up like Edward Scissorhands was in there! read more

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We just moved to the area and wanted to find a good local restaurant that we could fall in love with based on one meal. Well, mission accomplished! The Italian sandwich was the best! Fresh bread, warmed, good amount of meat and veggies, and the sauce, wow! Mission accomplished! read more

Cute deli with awesome food. Had a Banh mi and everything was fresh and flavorful. They have other Vietnamese dishes as well. Definitely recommend! read more

I had the turkey Rueben and it was so delicious. Grilled perfectly and the coleslaw was just right. Very yummy.

Decided to hit this spot again for lunch! Glad we did! Ordered some steamed dumplings which are delicious. Hubby enjoyed the chicken pho. I ordered the combination rice noodles and really liked this dish. The veggies are always a hit with this type of entree and these were done perfectly! Give it a try! Service is always terrific and with big smiles too. read more

The shrimp noodle stir fry was excellent!! The Vietnamese egg rolls with dipping sauce were amazing! Husband had the Zen combo sandwich...also exceptional! To top it off, we had banana strawberry smoothies. Best I have ever had! Cute place and I can't wait to go back! Service was also great! read more

Probably the best Pastrami on Rye I've ever had. Very pleasant atmosphere and friendly welcoming staff.

Results sandwiches and Vietnamese sandwiches, as well as Vietnamese/pan Asian plates. I got the Zen Veggie, a banh mi with vegan deli meat, carrot, daikon (radish), vegan pate, vegan mayo, jalapenos and cilantro, served on the usual French bread. It came out in about 5 minutes in a pretty large portion -- good value for money. I liked everything about it: all the flavours and textures worked well, pretty authentic, and the vegan deli meats were well-chosen. Solid spot, friendly service, good value food. Recommended. read more

Zen Deli - Zen Veggie banh mi (vegan) - Delis Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

Grabbed a quick bite to eat for lunch. This place is tucked away in a small strip plaza off of San Carlos Blvd and offers a wide variety of sandwiches. I ordered the Zen combination Banh Mi and it did not disappoint. The saltiness of the meats and the sweet and sourness of the pickled carrots and daikon was a perfect balance. read more

Zen Deli - Zen Combination and Vietnamese Iced Coffee - Delis Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

Outstanding experience! Stopped on the way to the airport and ate a bite of lunch (two of us enjoyed fried rice, and another ordered Pho.) We also ordered deli sandwiches to go, so that we would have dinner on our travels later ... SUCH a good move!!! The owner came out to visit with us, and was so thoughtful in prepping our carry out meals. One of our party was delighted to find gluten free options that were absolutely delicious. Very clean and well lit. Everything was top notch. Will look forward to a return visit the next time we are in the area. Wish we had this restaurant closer to home! read more

Wow! As the server, Lenny, said, this place is a hidden gem! The selection is great but the food and freshness is even better. Serving up a combination of deli sandwiches, traditional Bahn Mi sandwiches, homemade Pho and even Pad Thai! We will definitely be back to sample the Asian offerings! But the deli sandwich today: DEELISH! read more

It's really disheartening to get only 2 slices of vegan meat on the sandwich. How many times I've given my hard earned money to this place and this happens often. If a carnivore got the same amount of meat on THEIR sandwich I'm sure they'd also be upset. DO BETTER! If you're running out of the meat then cancel that sandwich off my order! read more

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This little deli is a hidden GEM. My favorite place for lunch. Sandwiches and also Asian dishes. OH my goodness, this place has great fresh food. You will not be disappointed! read more

Pho was great, very flavorful broth. Friendly and prompt service. Yelp says I have to use 85 characters in my review so I'll mention we will come back. read more

Delicious and very fresh food! Friendly staff and good service. Need a little help with ambiance. read more

Best Pho that I've found in Lee County. Everything is fresh and priced right. This is a great hidden gem. read more

Zen Deli - Pho tofu and veggie. - Delis Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

What a perfect name. We came in 45 minutes before close and Lenny made a point to make sure we felt like we could stay all night if we wanted. We had the chicken egg rolls, pork dumplings, and pork banh mi. Everything was fantastic but the bread was what really brought it all together by being soft and crunchy at the same time. There was plenty of seating and just an overall great experience. We can't wait to come back! read more

Zen Deli - Delis Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

Food was excellent. I had a tofu sandwich and loved every bite. Would like to try the pho next time we visit

SO GOOD! I've been looking a place that serves banh mi in the area and this place did not disappoint. My boyfriend got the zen combination and I had the zen grilled pork. The pork had so much flavor and was very tender. The serving size were pretty decent too. I would compare it to the same size as a full Publix sub. Each one was $8.95. We also ordered a mango milk tea with honey boba and it was delicious the man behind the counter even offered to us how sweet we wanted it (more or less sugar). He was very friendly and made the encounter/experience very pleasant. The inside was also very clean and definitely gave deli vibes! I would recommend trying 10/10. read more

Zen Deli - Zen grilled pork banh mi and zen combination banh mi - Delis Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

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Very tasty,unique food. I would try again. I ordered delivery, it came well packed. Still warm read more

Cute little place on the side of the Target plaza. We were greeted warmly upon arrival and ordered at the counter like most delis. Our food was quick and so delicious. I had a turkey sandwich and veggie egg rolls and my husband had the orange chicken. It was probably the best orange chicken I've ever had with a really fresh orange taste and the chicken was good quality. They have a good range of stuff on the menu which is nice. Wish I lived closer because I'd be here all the time. read more

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My sister and I ordered Turkey Reubens from Zen deli and I kid you not these were the best sandwiches we have ever had. The people working were so nice, all smiles and very kind. Our food came out fast and their dining area was clean and well maintained. This was an awesome stop for lunch, would totally recommend!! :) read more

The food was great. I was tired of eating my own cooking and decided to try something different. I had been to Zen deli before, but only tried traditional deli foods, like pastrami on rye. It was perfectly good, but, not exceptional. This time, I ordered from the Asian menu and was absolutely delighted. The pad thai was food for the gods. The mild version was just spicy enough to give it a bit of bite without setting my mouth on fire. The staff was pleasant and helpful. The ambiance is a bit sterile, but to me that is much better than tacky. I'd rather have clean and quiet than paper lanterns, beckoning cat statues, and streamers. read more

One of my favorite foods is pho we got our nails done and tried there pho bowl I did not like it and I have never had bad pho it wasn't even that it was bad it's just way differnt then I have ever had and it takes like the put a cinnamon in the broth or some type of weird spicy anyway it wasn't for us . read more

My go to locally owned deli. Amazing sandwich, soup, smoothies and Asian food. Staff is always very welcoming.

A restaurant review in the Fort Myers News-Press inspired me to come here and get some delicious food. https://www.news-press.com/picture-gallery/life/food/2022/09/08/what-jlb-ate-and-more-zen-deli/8013309001/ A piquant Lobster Bisque. A flavorful Banh MI sandwich. Chewy and savory pork dumplings. I'll be back to try the whole eclectic menu! read more

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Food was except. Service was too. We read the reviews and were attracted to the place. But we were a little hesitant because we were not certain you could eat in. But they have a very nice dining area with plenty of sears. read more

We stumbled upon Zen Deli and I have to say, I'm really glad we did. The food is always fresh and the staff is very friendly. Whether you dine in or take food out - either way you will not be disappointed!!! read more

Love the banh mi sandwich (so authentic and delicious!) and my husband loves the turkey Reuben. I often order online and it's ready for quick pick to eat at the beach or by the pool. read more

We came here and there was a very wide variety of different kinds of food. No matter what you order, you will be impressed. The service was great. All around a great experience! read more

I had their egg rolls and Orange Chicken. It was very good. I have to go back and try other items on the menu. read more

While visiting family stopped in for lunch, fantastic great find!! Greeted by friendly staff at the counter. My husband had a Reuben sandwich, he said one of the best he's ever had. I had the Zen Special it was delicious, the sandwiches are huge! Many other lunch options - enjoy!! read more

Definitely enjoyed my food! Very flavorful. I had the sriracha Turkey sandwich and lobster bisque. I ordered a petite size and it was plenty about the size of a subway six inch. The soup was very flavorful but short on lobster and extremely hot as in temperature. I took it home and ate it the next day. They have a simple area of about 10 tables to eat in. My friends enjoyed their sandwiches too. A good experience and will come back. My only suggestion is the music played in the restaurant. It was 80's rock which I like but it was loud the day I was there and not what I expected with the name Zen. read more

Very tasty sandwiches and great customer service. If you are looking healthy sandwich options this is a great spot to try. Had the tranquil and it was great. My buddy had the sriracha turkey and he loved it. Highly recommend read more

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Our favorite place in Iona! The soups are the absolute best. Homemade soups everyday that will knock your socks off! There is a sandwich for everyone as well! I had the Reuben last week and it was awesome. The kids, their friends and me LOVE the drink menu. We came today because the teens wanted the boba tea! Pistachio milk tea with honey boba, jasmine milk tea with honey boba and peach tea with bursting peach boba.........amazing! Service is GREAT! Entire staff is sweet and friendly! read more

Zen Deli - Teens love the boba milk tea! - Delis Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

Great little restaurant. Friendly staff and very clean. Food was delicious. Very convenient and close to home.