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    ZEN Kitchen & Bar

    4.3 (94 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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    Laura R.

    I am a lover of Asian Cuisine, so when on a trip to New Port Richey my husband and I decided to have dinner there. The whole staff was so kind, welcoming, and happy to provide suggestions. I throughly enjoyed my gulf shrimp pad Thai, the shrimp were so fresh it almost tasted like lobster to me! The zen rolls were a great starter, and we enjoyed an Ube mango cake for dessert! When I'm in NPR again and am looking for a sit down, I know where I'm returning to :)

    Cherie C.

    This was a cool little restaurant in Newport Ritchie. The menu was a little bit overwhelming, but we eventually settled on what we needed. Thanks to our great server, Dora. We didn't try the sushi, but I feel like that's what this place is known for. I ended up having the chicken tiki marsala and I ordered it hot, but it just didn't hit as spicy, but I do eat food rather hot. It was delicious though. It was a nice way to stop in on a very cold day and have a meal and some cocktails and enjoy some girl time.

    sea bass
    Tanya M.

    This place was the best food in a LONG time. Michele our waitress was amazing and suggested the sea bass and the filet. two of the best meals ever. had a specialty drink that was great he had the smoked old fashion. can not wait to come back to my new favorite restaurant.

    Andrea S.

    Not bad for a place in new port richey. Growing up here my whole life, not used to having good food near by but I was impressed and need to come back here to try more of their menu. The server was really knowledgeable and enthusiastic about us trying many different options. Everything g we had was delicious. It was also adorable inside.

    General Chicken Lunch
    Rhonda F.

    Lunch had Zen was a disappointment at best. Yes we were a large group and yes, we may have been rushed. After all, we had a whole hour, but still the lack of friendly service was severely lacking. After the initial welcome, no one else smiled. The appetizer and the jasmine tea were quite good but the General Chicken had no flavor and the refried rice was dry. Terribly disappointed since looked forward to lunch all day.

    The Venue
    Richard H.

    This is our first visit to the newest iteration of Zen Garden. We love the new location. This level of restaurant "fit" the area it now inhabits. The food, service, and ambience is bold enough to fit in Miami, Ybor or even downtown Manhattan. It hums with cool. To start we had the Kimchi Mandu. Coulda doubled up and stayed there they are out of this world savory. The complexity of the taste radiates from the tongue, to the palate and finally runs around the brain. Wow. My companion had the Chicken Lo Mein. Simple, but delicious. I was a bit bolder and attempted to tackle the Bibimbap. I failed! It had individual piles of Bulgogi Beef, Banchan, Gochujang, and was anchored by a center of fried egg. Try as I might, this rich and luscious cornucopia of flavors was filling a wok dish and I had to carry a portion home to devour at a later date. The service was attentive, informative and timely. We will return to our tradition of event dining in the ZEN Kitchen & Bar. This is a strong "A" in all three areas of focus.

    Andrea P.

    10 stars ! The service was amazing we had such a great server who took great care of our party ! The drinks were phenomenal Including their season drinks like an apple cider margarita , martinis were to die for ! Everything each person ordered was hot , correct , flavorful I truly enjoyed being able to get garlic mash with my meal , the dressing on the salad was the most amazing flavor ! We can not wait to return and try more off the large menu !

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    Ericka S.

    We were in town visiting my in-laws, and they brought us here for lunch. I loved it! The service was wonderful and the food was amazing. It was a Sunday afternoon before St Patrick's day, so it wasn't too busy because many of the people were at the bars, which was nice for us! The decor is very beautiful in here, I love the floral going on. For food, I ordered the gulf shrimp lo mein, which also came with a zen roll. Delicious! The zen roll was a nice little appetizer and prepared you for the tasty meal you have in store. The shrimp in my lo mein were cooked perfectly and seasoned so well. And the lo mein, wonderful. If we lived here, this would be a regular meal. The service was also so nice! She made sure our drinks were full and our food came quickly. Everyone should try this place!

    Butter Chicken or Butter Tofu India
    Sandy S.

    My favorite lunch spot! Our medical reps bring us here regularly. It's a favorite of the whole staff. Great service. Even better food. Their dinner menu is now served all day.

    Kathy L.

    We are becoming regulars at this awesome restaurant & bar! The food is always so fresh & flavorful! Service was amazing as usual. Thank you Michelle for tonight's recommendations! Ask for her!)

    Dining room.
    Peter B.

    Super, all the way around. My Daughter's birthday dinner was here. The interior is very nice, almost Zen, I'd say. Our various Asian entrees were very good. Our server tended to our every needs. I really enjoyed the tall, skinny beer glass. It's rather expensive. Bring a fat wallet or have your credit card prepared for a big hit. We shall return.

    Gigi S.

    We love the diverse flavors at Zen we are just a bit discerning with our service since we don't get out a lot. I'll start a list of preferred service pros soon, but after many visits we know the bar staff, chefs and live musicians are on it! Those folks are essential to this place and keep us coming back for more!

    Blood Orange Margarita
    Brett S.

    First time here and it did not disappoint! The blood orange margarita was new and it was so fresh and delicious. We got a couple sushi rolls as an appetizer, I think Spicy Tuna and Shrimp Tempura (no pictures because we inhaled them!). My entree was the Thai Coconut Curry with Tofu and that was some of the best tofu I ever had. A lot of Asian cuisine restaurants will fry their tofu so much that it smells but this tofu was lightly battered but still firm and had great flavor! Definitely will be back to try other items.

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    Great culinary experience.the staff was very attentive without being intrusive. The ambiance was quaint with romantic lighting

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    Food was very good, service, and atmosphere great, convenient parking.. a little pricey.

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    Awesome Cuisine, Ambiance and service. Started at the Bar. Great liquor, beer, wine and cocktail selections. Happy they are here.

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    Been wanting to come here for quite some time. It's in downtown New Port Richey. I really love the…read moreset up and aesthetic here. We came during the day on a Saturday and it was not too busy. Our server was super friendly. I ordered a make your own bowl for my husband. Happy they had chicken for him. I had a Pye roll which was very good. I'm happy I finally got to try them. They also have a great drink menu with sake and mixed drinks and mocktails. They all sound so good. I did notice they have happy hour during the week. I'd love to go then too for their specials. There is street parking and during the day is fine but it sounds like on Saturday evenings they have block parties and maybe that makes it busier.

    Our new favorite spot in downtown NPR! We have been to Dang Good Sushi on Trinity Blvd. and…read morecouldn't wait to try their new spot! So cute on the inside! The chairs were a little too tall for the tables, but the owner said she was working on correcting that! But they have little couches, and I love any restaurant/bar with a lounge seat! We started off with drinks. They only have sake cocktails, and we ordered the espresso martini (made with sake, not vodka) and it was actually so delicious! A little on the sweeter side. Then we did the tuna stuffed avocado which is a must! The tuna was so fresh. For our entrees we had the classic poke bowl (large serving and again the tuna was so fresh. The sauce they served with it was amazing) and the eats off grand sushi roll (larger sushi roll and was yum!). We can't wait to return and try more menu items!

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    Cute little restaurant! Went here for the first time with a friend who recommended it…read more We shared some curry puffs, and they were very good! I ordered the Amazing Land and it was delicious! I can't remember the name of what my friend ordered but you can check out the picture. It was the second time she's ordered it and really enjoyed it. Our server didn't know much about much, and my friend said they've had her before and she's not very good. It wasn't great service, but it wasn't horrible either. I would go back.

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    Went on a Friday night and have been excited to try this place! IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Service was…read moreexceptional with great recommendations. We sat outside because the inside seemed busy and a little noisy. The downside to this restaurant is the VERY high price of everything, so it would definitely have to be a special occasion type of place. We ordered a lot of things so I'm going to rank them in how much I liked them! I didn't take any photos except the dessert which was served on a platter because we got so much lol We ordered a lot of cocktails as well which were all very good. My favorite cocktail was the lychee one! 1) LONGEVITY CRAB NOODLES ($32): lump crab, garlic butter, toasted garlic, scallions - OUTSTANDING. We ordered two of them and even added shrimp. Buttery and delicious. You can't go wrong 2) CRAZY RICE ($29): shrimp, chicken, spicy ghost pepper sambal, cucumber, shallot crisps, crispy egg - Some of the best fried rice. I LOVED the heat kick it had to it, I think it really made the dish. 3) SIGNATURE CRISPY RICE - WAGYU ($26): sambal, chives, red chili, asian pesto - I thought I would like the spicy tuna one more but the meat was high quality and melty 4) PORK BELLY SINIGANG ($36): crispy pork belly, sinigang braised radish, sauteed spinach, seared tomatoes, tamarind broth, micro cilantro - You cant go wrong with pork belly! I don't like radish so I couldn't experience the full flavor, but I loved the meat 5) SPICY "TAIL OF TWO TUNAS" ($25): spicy tuna, escolar, shallot crisps - You can't go wrong with spicy tuna rolls and shallots. Great quality and loved the crunch. Simple but delicious - we ordered two. 6) TOM YUM SEA BASS ($58): chilean sea bass, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, baby bok choy, tom yum sauce, kaffir lime oil - I typically don't like sea bass but this was cooked perfectly and the fish was SO BUTTERY. No fishy taste at all 7) CHICKEN INASAL ($36): lemongrass, tomatoes, red onion, watercress, achiote glaze, chili lime vinaigrette, grilled lemon - This chicken has great flavor and was very juicy. I really enjoyed the watercress as well. Hit all the notes of savory and umami 8) SIGNATURE CRISPY RICE - SPICY TUNA ($26): masago, chives, sriracha, chili oil, serrano - Delicious but the wagyu one was better in comparison 9) OXTAIL POT STICKERS ($23) braised oxtail, caramelized onion jus, white wasabi cream - Really great flavor but wish it were a bit crispier. It all seemed very soft in texture 10) SPICY EDAMAME ($11): garlic butter, chili salt - very good but everything else was better and it's hard to compare 11) "RIDICULOUS" ($21) vanilla ice cream, ginger carrot cake, glazed walnuts, caramel - Tempura fried ice cream?!? Sign me up! Delicious 12) COCONUT CHEESECAKE ($19) coconut mousse, graham cracker crust, coconut caramel, berries - The texture was unlike anything I've had before. It was so creamy and melty. Delicious! 13) MOCHI ICE CREAM ($19) assorted seasonal flavors of ice cream, wrapped in rice dough - Chewy and yummy!

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