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    Zen Astoria

    4.0 (93 reviews)
    Open • 12:00 pm - 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Zen's Lobster Fried Rice
    Lily L.

    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.

    Filet Mignon & Broccoli, Orange Chicken, Vegetable Lo Mein.
    Teesha G.

    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

    Chen H.

    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.

    Matt F.

    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

    Shaasia L.

    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!

    Beautiful
    Frances P.

    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.

    Strawberry lemon drop
    Kayla S.

    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.

    RW Crispy Sushi Late Black Rice Crusted Calamari Lo Mein
    Abila R.

    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!

    JiHae L.

    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!

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    Joseline B.

    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

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    Angelic R.

    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.

    White wine
    Marci A.

    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.

    Calamari
    Nikki C.

    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.

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

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

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

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