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    ZEN Noodle Bar

    4.6 (156 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    #11 Hoanh Thanh
    Renelle W.

    Cozy restaurant in the Temple Terrace area, perfect for those cold nights when you want a soup. I tried Hoanh Thanh with egg noodles. It is a southern Vietnam-style soup. I love wontons so I really enjoyed this. It's a lighter broth but still seasoned. I also tried the Bulgogi ramen. It is apparently a restaurant fave. The flavors were richer than the Hoanh Thanh. I think both are great options but it depends on the flavors you are looking for. The soups are large, which I can really appreciate. Our order was messed up and the staff went above and beyond to rectify the situation and discounted our bill without us even asking. I would recommend Zen Noodle Bar

    #2 Pho Tai (Ribeye Beef)
    Jose M.

    So I had the brisket pho at Zen Noodle Bar. Top 3 of my life. Which is a weird thing to say about soup, but here we are. I always taste the broth first before adding anything. It's like... why would you season something before you know what it tastes like? That's chaos. And this broth was just... it was doing everything already. Full flavor, nothing missing. I added a little of their Mama's Chili oil because it was sitting there looking at me, but honestly, didn't need it. Temple Terrace is kind of a drive for some, but sometimes you drive for good pho. That's just how it works. And now I'm going back to try other things on the menu, which is how you know a place is solid. Anyway. It's really good. You should go.

    Crispy Noodle
    Liz R.

    This little hole in the wall spot is absolutely delicious! They have such a variety of food options and I was obsessed with my crispy noodles and chicken - 10/10 if you like a savory/salty dish. I also tried their sesame balls with icing and looooved it. The service was friendly and quick. Definitely a place to check out for authentic pan-Asian food!

    Amazing food and amazing people, definitely recommend the bulgogi ramen it was really good and the bang bang shrimp!

    Adobo Filipino Pork Rib Adobo
    Yanae S.

    This place is so consistent, and not too over priced. I think for what you get it's a super great option all the time. My husband and I have had almost everything on the menu and we come almost 1 times every 3 weeks or so since we discovered it. Even the waiters know us. Worth the drive - some of my favorites I included pictures of.

    Chicken Dumplings (5)
    Chayla A.

    The food and service was a 10/10! The chicken dumplings were my favorite, so good! Will be coming back.

    Grilled Chicken Zen Ramen
    Mike W.

    I've been here twice in two weeks lol so you know it's good. The service is good and the food man. I tried the Grilled Chicken Zen Ramen and the Pork Belly Ramen Bowl. Both were pretty good but the pork belly is really good. The spring rolls were nice and the Bau Buns were fresh and delicious. The crab wontons are everything. Can't go wrong with the wontons. I will be back again

    Ordered chicken received raw meat

    I ordered a chicken pho received a bucket of raw meat instead. So essentially I had a bowl of broth alongside bao buns that had two little chicken nuggets inside.

    Tofu drunken noodle, tofu bao buns, jasmine tea, not sure which soup my friend got
    Maddy G.

    The service was fast and friendly, the food was flavorful with generous portions, absolutely delicious! Highly recommend if you're near Temple Terrace!

    Menu
    Megan F.

    I had the Zen Ramen (veggie broth) with tofu. I also had the mango juice tea with brown sugar crystal boba. The staff were very friendly. My waiter explained that the boba isn't like most boba and even gave me a few to sample before deciding to get it. I enjoyed what I got and will plan to come back. My husband really liked what he got too which was the chicken spring rolls, side ribeye soup, and drunken noodle with chicken.

    Inside the restaurant
    Felipe P.

    Whether it's a big bowl of hot pho, a hefty serving of stir fry noodles, or a quick bite of soft, steamy bao buns; ZEN Noodles Company is the spot for you! Each dish is crafted with quality ingredients and flavors inspired by our heritage as Asian-Americans. We curate our menu to bring comfort like a fresh home-cooked meal and also include options for everyone to try. Had the pleasure of visiting this place in Tampa. I found that it has a very relaxing atmosphere. I got try a few of their food items. 1) Filipino Pork Ribs Adobo 2) Beef Rib Pho 3) Taro Milk l Tea

    Pho
    Tina F.

    Zen noodles had so much to choose from! I went with ordering chicken bao buns which were soooo good, just what I needed. I got a side of the ribeye soup. It didn't come with noodles but I just took some noodles from my friends pho since it came with a ton. It was the perfect size

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    Excellent everything. No issues and awesome service. Place was almost empty when I went in. It was like 3pm on a Tuesday though.

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    One of my favorite ramen spots!! I order the bulgogi ramen every time, it's great every time.

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    Ask the Community - ZEN Noodle Bar

    What menu items are gluten free?

    Most of the sauces are gluten free, but I don't recall options to substitute the noodles or rice with GF versions. You could sub with veggies though.

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    Don't sleep on this restaurant just because it's at the Hard Rock Casino - Jubao Palace Noodle Bar…read moreslaps so good, it will make you "hit" on a hard 20. After being here a few times, Jubao Noodle Bar is where it's at and truthfully do fine by itself without the casino. So at this point, you should already know that Jubao Noodle Bar is located within the Seminole Hard Rock Casino & Hotel - Tampa. However, it should be recognized that navigating the casino floor does get frustrating. The easiest point of reference is to first understand that the base casino floor is essentially separated into two parts (Part one is where the curved escalators and hotel towers are at and part 2 is the larger part, containing the Hard Rock Cafe and the majority of the table games). Jubao Palace Noodle Bar is located right after the point where the hall from part one connects to part 2. Clear as mud right? Now that you've successfully navigated here, it should be noted that the line and wait can get ridiculous. Not sure if there are specific times when it gets super busy, but it seems like it doesn't die down after lunch hours hit. The small size and amount of tables doesn't necessarily accommodate to the traffic. Be prepared to wait. Speaking of tables, there are several regular tables that seat up to 4 patrons, however the majority of the seating are high tops and bar seating. Don't be alarmed if you get paired at the high tops with other random patrons. The menu itself is very simple, but I can assure you that you can't really go wrong with any of the choices. My "go-to's" are usually the roast duck noodle soup (with egg noodles) and any of the fried rice (crab is the best though). They do offer snow pea leaves which is a Cantonese cuisine classic. It's a great restaurant that is overshadowed by the venue that it's located in.

    The best fried dumplings and chicken fried rice…read more This is definitely gem. Staff is absolutely amazing also. So kind and help full when it comes to the menu.

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    Always great service, delicious food, and good prices. My family and I have come here a few times…read moreand have never had a bad experience. My husband loves the sushi and I personally love the Raman (spicy Tonkotsu). Definitely reccomend if you are wanting a good variety of Japanese food.

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    8.5 mi
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    I really love this place and I will definitely come back when I visit this place again!!! let's…read morestart with the fried rice that my husband got he doesn't like seafood so he didn't get any sushi. But this fried rice was so good. It seasoned perfectly with the fatty beef make that whole fried rice flavors were very rich. I got the Uni sushi and it was the sweetest and the creamiest thing I've ever had. The server told me that they get fresh Uni every week from Japan. I also got the sushi combo and they were very nice that they let me substitute tuna to more salmon because I personally don't like tuna. Everything was so fresh. Everything was so good even the water was very refreshing and did not taste weird. The server was very sweet and kind. She tried her best to cater us such as substitute my sushi she was talking to us and she's very likable. We will definitely come back and try other things. The Whole place was very clean and big.

    OK, I was spoiled in San Diego with Michelin Star Ramen, but this is the first spot since moving…read moreback to Tampa that I feel is on the same level as back in San Diego. Let's start with the ambiance. I have been at this location when it was previously another restaurant and the upgrades done are exceptional. Kanji is a perfect date ambiance. (bring a jacket though, it can get chilly). As far as service, I've never had bad service here, and the recommendations are truly to leave you satisfied, not just to pad the bill. THE FOOD. The spicy Tonkatsu, fried oysters, gyosa, fried rice...heck almost anything on the menu as been amazing and the Sushi isn't stingy. You might pay a little more but you get a lot more. Full bar selection and good bartenders are just the plus. Clean bathrooms, clean restaurant, great food, great service. Highly recommend.

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