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    ZEN Kitchen & Bar

    4.3 (87 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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!

    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!)

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    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.

    Natalie R.

    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.

    Entrance to Women's Room
    Courtenay O.

    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!

    Mongolian beef

    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.

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

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

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    We are already back open. Come on in.

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

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

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

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