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. read more

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Have enjoyed Zen Kitchen & Bar several times and it is pretty consistently a good place. Nice decorations, good customer service, clean, tasty drinks, appetizers, salads, entrees and deserts. Only reason this received 4 * instead of 5 * was due to on the menu the Sashimi Salad it says that Pineapple is one of the ingredients and there was none. Otherwise all was tasty and on point. read more

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The place is supposed to great upscale food...wrong. Food way over priced, waitress didn't tell us everything we had to speak with Michelle another waitress for info. Our waitress is guess was busy elsewhere. Service boooo I had a draft beer my wife had 2 drinks 2 plates of food 90$ One and dine never again. Even the menus were dirty.. why? read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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 ! read more

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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! read more

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We can't say enough good things about this place. Victor and Chiara are the best! The staff are terrific, the cocktails are spot on and the food is always amazing! They put together a party for 30 of our friends with a beautiful menu from salad to dessert. Every dish was wonderful and their professionalism and service timing was perfect. Thank you Zen Kitchen for never disappointing!!! read more

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!) read more

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We were in New Port Richey, FL visiting family. We tried Zen. The food was excellent. We tried the Korean Pizza & Samosas. Absolutely terrific. Great wine list. read more

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. read more

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We've dined here many times !!! Food , service , and drinks are always excellent !!! We've never been disappointed.

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! read more

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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. read more

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Zen kitchen great food and drinks if you haven't been there give it a try off main street always busy many dishes to choose from the place has a great menu stop by won't be disappointed their dressing is the best for salads enjoy your time at zen kitchen & grill. read more

My favorite place to visit in all of Tampa Bay. I love the atmosphere. Service is impeccable. Ambiance is their middle name. And the food WOW. Never disappoints. read more

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We came here with our Italian family who loved the Zen when it was on Rowan. They were not as impressed Saturday night, 9/23/23. We were more forgiving. This was their 4th night open to the public. They are revising their menu, keeping some of the tried and true menu items, and adding others. For example, my husband decided to try one of those items - the smash burger. It was good, but messy to eat with mayonnaise and steak sauce. It was too much liquid. Our waitress brought the missing fried onions when he mentioned that they were missing, but they were not hot. He liked the fries, and the house made catsup. I had the Crab Rangoon and Wonton soup - they were as good as I remembered. Our boys had the buttered chicken with the bread basket and raved about both. One finished it all. The other brought it home for lunch Sunday. This was a new menu item and a hit! The parents had the Shrimp Lo Mein. They were disappointed. One said it was too dry. Another complained about the size of the shrimp. I had a taste of one, and I was impressed. I thought it was good. Maybe it's their taste buds. Maybe it was their expectations. The place itself is beautiful. The lighting is soft and the music was relaxing. The bathroom was clean and well decorated. The older folks did not like the font or color of the menus. They could not read the small print, and the light ink on ivory backing. It was difficult for my old eyes, too, and I hope they use a larger font, & darker print. It will make ordering easier for old and young! read more

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Very pretty place. Love how the doors open so you're sitting inside and enjoying the air from outside. Food was very good. We got the Mongolian beef and the green goddess with salmon. I ordered mine medium spicy, and my husband ordered his very spicy because we were told they can be very spicy. Unfortunately, they weren't as spicy aswe would've preferred, but next time we order the next level up and also ask for a side of the chili oil to regulate more heat. The eggroll app that they give you at no charge. It was really good and the dipping sauce was amazing. The drinks were probably my favorite. Got the pistachio martini (no pic because it was sooooo good I forgot to take pic) and a lychee Sakitini. Strong and so yummy. Michelle was a great server! This was our first time there and she explained everything in detail and was very attentive without being overbearing. Also, she offered a variety of sauces to try. read more

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We have loved going to Zen kitchen since it opened and it was on regular rotation. We went at least once a month to sit at the bar. Our last experience was one of the worst experiences we've had at any restaurant. Screaming and yelling in the kitchen, food that never came out. It just wasn't worth the hassle. We haven't been back since, but if we do go I will post a review. Maybe they got their act together, maybe not read more

I've been ordering from Zen really good food really fresh I really like it and the ambience is really nice too

It was my first time ever in NPR.. neither the reviews nor my host disappointed.. Stephanie, lives up to her photos..yes, her hair is that good as well as her crafted cocktails. I absolutely recommend! read more

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Nice ambiance, great waitress/service. Beef bulgogi didn't have much beef on the plate and the beef that was there was fatty and chewy unfortunately. The sesame chicken was good. That being said, would definitely go back but won't order any beef dishes there. read more

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Finally got to this restaurant for a late lunch and I love this place! Great service, great food, tables far enough apart to invite normal conversation. I really appreciate being able to hear my table mates when they are speaking. Everyone said their meals were delicious - most of them had oriental dishes that were obviously freshly prepared and cooked to perfection! Just returned from Holidays in the very cold NY area hence this late update! I'm sure my friends & I will become regulars! Give this place a chance - you'll not regret it. read more

Fantastic service Michelle! Loved all her recommendations especially the Maniac drink: fresh & delish! Mmmm Everything was fresh, tasty and beautifully plated. Thank you chef! What a gem we have here in NPR! read more

First time in this restaurant and we honestly loved it!!! It was very clean, the service was outstanding and the food was great. I specifically appreciated the care they took in letting us know that if there were any allergies they could accommodate. This makes me especially happy as our son has plenty of food allergies. Every fork full had a burst of unique flavor. We will be back. read more

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My friend took me out for lunch on my birthday and it was a delicious treat!!! Extensive menu and beautiful decorum The food server was a ray of positive vibes and sunshine and I recognized her from Zen Forrest restaurant. Seriously good food, service and ambiance. read more

We came in to have adult beverages with the girls! It's a really nice place inside. Well decorated and well lit.. lots of booths and tables.. decent sized bar seating as well. That's where we were. We came in early on a Friday but this place gets busy ! The food is Asian inspired and the dishes that came out smelled and looked amazing! I'd definitely come back for dinner. The only downside was the drink prices were a bit higher than other places in this downtown area. It's a fairly new spot so I'm hoping the prices will come down a little.. the staff was very nice and helpful right up until some friends came in and we asked for a round of shots.. on a Friday it's a given, but this particular place said they don't do that.. prob not the vibe they are wanting to attract but there's plenty of drinking spots along this strip so we paid our tabs and headed out. read more

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Zen has been a staple for my family for years, it is always a great food experience !

Eat at Zen's pretty often, what I love about the place, is menu changes with the season. Team is great and very helpful. Never had a meal here that was bad. My son and I meet here at least twice a month to catch up.... read more

We were very excited when we learned that Zen Kitchen had opened from their move as we really enjoyed the food at the previous location. We ordered Mushroom Miso, Grandpa's Pot Stickers, Zen Pad Thai, Wok Tossed Asian Vegetable Medley, Wok Tossed Garlic and Sea Salt Broccoli, Wonton Soup and Sesame Tofu. The texture of the tofu was excellent but all of the various sauces were too thick and much too sweet that we couldn't eat most of our meal and ended up tossing it. We were very disappointed since we loved the food before. I really want to like this place but after spending $77 to throw it out I am not excited to order again. This was take out but that shouldn't matter. read more

Arrived at 5:30pm on a Saturday and should have made a reservation. No tables were available so a group of 4 of us selected seats at the bar. Nicole was our bartender & server and she was incredibly sweet and helpful. We all were in the mood for sushi and asked for suggestions. Nicole told me about the Triton roll and it ended up being my favorite! We also ordered seaweed salad, the green goddess roll, spicy hamachi roll, spider roll, spicy tuna roll and the hamachi appetizer. Everything was so good! Can't wait to come back and try some of their Asian fushion entrees. read more

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A little of the old Zen Forest with a little of the new. Also had lunch recently there. Had salmon with green goddess rice. thought it came with the Thai coconut curry sauce. The Indian curry sauce was ok and different. However, offering a choice would have been better. Definitely, feel like the Thai coconut curry sauce was better for that dish. read more

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I came in the other day with friends. I used to go to your old location on Rowan for a long time and loved it...nice atmosphere and very spacious looking, nice bar area too. We were seated promptly and our drink order taken by Erica...she was very sweet...serving Coke products and a plus that they serve still Water in glass bottles, from Italy..happy about that...ladies placed their appetizer orders and I ordered Wonton Soup and I figured maybe it was taking a while to get it ready, did not say anything since I really did not want it delivered with my meal..our Zen Rolls came and that was really the highlight of the visit..I remember them from the other location and told everyone about them..we got them and they were served with a Mustard Sauce on the side..they were not hot and crispy as I remember, they were lukewarm and soggy, so disappointing...I had ordered Mongolian Beef and it has in it and I asked that they leave it out, they said no problem would I like Bean Sprouts instead and I said yes...then she came back out and said it was a 2.00 upcharge, makes no sense and declined since there is no substance to them and I would get extra Rice instead..did not get extra Rice when meal came..Mongolian Beef was good... Everyone was ok with their meal but it was not really hot at all ..not quite the experience I expected when I invited my friends to come ... read more

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Zen Kitchen and Bar ambience, food and service is excellent. I wish I had know about this place before.

Loveee this place!! The ambiance is incredible, staff is nice and the food is to die for! The ahi was one of my favorite but the beef bulgogi takes the cake! Haven't been in a while but I can't wait to go back! read more

What a nice hidden gem...came here on a Tuesday and had such a great meal...every dish we had was super flavorful! Nicole was quick with the drinks and great! If you're in Tampa...this place is a must try! read more

This place is pretty good. I liked the teriyaki chicken and rice. Service was good as well.

I enjoyed my lunch here. Place has a very cool vibe and is actually quite large. Had the dumplings as an app and 2 sushi rolls. Each entree was very good. Sat at the bar and experienced very friendly service. Lunch was $52 before tip which is about right for sushi. read more