Reviews for Zen Japanese Food Fast
Zen Japanese Food Fast received an average rating of 3.47 out of 5 stars from 19 reviews.
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by Friduman on 4/9/2021
by Glenna on 9/29/2020
by Glenna on 9/29/2020
by Lina on 6/7/2021
by Lina on 6/7/2021
by Hormizd on 11/27/2020
by Hormizd on 11/27/2020
by Hormizd on 11/27/2020
by Jehonathan on 10/8/2020
by Jehonathan on 10/8/2020
by Rhode on 1/24/2021
by Rhode on 1/24/2021
by Rhode on 1/24/2021
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by James on 5/12/2021
by Quinton on 3/24/2021
by Quinton on 3/24/2021
by Vitaly on 12/29/2020
by Vitaly on 12/29/2020
In Short
A cool, simple interior makes Zen a nice place to sit and linger. Avocado-green walls, reed mats suspended from the ceiling, inventive halogen lights and utilitarian stools and tables are bolted to the floor. Young folks… Read Full Editorial
My Review by LJ via GrubHub on 8/10/2014
the food was great the delivery took too long though
Won't go back by Guest G. via Judy's Book on 3/22/2011
This was undoubtedly one of the worst tasting food that I've paid for in a long time. It's not Japanese, or Chinese, or anything I can recognize. It's just plain bad - not good. I belive in leftovers but I just couldn't take it - had to…
Awesome Japanese fast food by sarahmurt via Citysearch on 5/19/2008
Quick, healthful lunch. Everything is tasty, love the green iced tea. Sushi and bowls are good, friendly service.
BLEE-AACCHH. by chairvaincre via Citysearch on 12/17/2007
Sorry, 'healthy'? Would a place that charges extra for 'white meat' instead of 'dark meat' (why not use *all* white to begin with? McDonald's faces the same dilemma as well), for brown rice instead white (again why make a distinction this…
HAIR IN MY FOOD? WHAT? by decorator17 via Citysearch on 9/29/2007
So I have never left a review for anything I just either dont think it was that bad or that good to go through the trouble. But I thought people should know what they are getting themselves into when they eat at Zen. I understand that…
great japanese food by jsimpson23 via Citysearch on 6/25/2007
One of the best Japanese restaurants in Austin. There food, service, environment is great. I've tried almost everything on their menu - all just really good. Highly recommended!
Yum! Yum! Teriyaki by austinman2004 via Citysearch on 1/16/2007
I love this place! The staff is always super friendly, the atmosphere is great and the food is consistently good. I haven't had the sushi, but the teriyaki chicken is great!
Best light fast food anywhere in Austin by lorigalloway via Citysearch on 9/18/2006
My husband and I eat at the Anderson Lane location at least once a week and are never disappointed. The food is great and the service is terriffic. Warning, lunch time is hectic, so call ahead if you are in a big hurry. Our favorites are…
Zen by Stephanie W. via Judy's Book on 4/9/2006
I don't know about the authenticity of Zen (it's aiming for Japanese), but I do know I like it. The stir-fry bowls they offer are healthy, very satisfying and tasty. Also, I like the fact that they offer brown or white rice with all their…
User review by mediums by mediums via Citysearch on 4/3/2006
Service is friendly, the food is fine and arrives quickely. It's nice to have some healthy options such as brown rice. I've found the meals to be somewhat inconsistent, and the noodles are especially risky because they can be overcooked…
Rude, botched service, sub par food. by mediocritysucks via Citysearch on 3/21/2006
Yeah, the food is cheap, but it isn't even very good for the price.
Worse is the service. Nothing but bad attitude dripping from the guy at the counter taking our order - rude and surly. To top it off, he botched the order, leaving out…
Ehhh by ls5216 via Citysearch on 2/11/2006
I don't understand why Zen is so popular - their sushi is not very good at all - not very filling for what you pay - I am not going there again. I think the H-E-B has better sushi for the price.
Great food fast by lunatx via Citysearch on 1/25/2006
This place is one of my faves. If I lived closer I would buy their MISO everyday!
Healthy fast food by h i via Insider Pages on 11/15/2005
My family drops in once every few months to get something healthy to eat. They have a simple menu of rice bowls with chicken, shrimp, veggies, or a combination. They also have premade sushi and some noodle bowls. You can choose between…
Like eating from a Japanese restaurant's trashcan by diagnull via Citysearch on 9/20/2005
This food is awful. Not authentic at all, but worse than that, not edible. The sushi is flavorless and tastes old. They have no clue how to cook udon. The Oyako is very overcooked. The gyoza is flat and tasteless. They can't even get the…
Regular Stop on No-Cooking Nights by hawksbill via Citysearch on 9/27/2004
My roommate and I frequently go to Zen on those nights you just don't want to cook. We can get something fast that's hot, tasty, and not absolutely terrible for you. Usual dishes are spicy shimp bowl and spicy chicken. Sometimes the…
They try their best by kumuki via Citysearch on 6/10/2004
Guadalupe location
Food= I had the dashi bowl. Too salty. Brown rice was hard. For really good inexpensive brown rice dishes and rolls, go to Whole Foods (their brown rice is nice & soft, pre-soaked probably). Zen's rolls looked good in…
Oyako Bowl!!! by mmc62 via Citysearch on 11/5/2002
I am addicted to their Oyako bowl! Fresh chicken breast with rice, onions, scallions, scrambled egg, and light soy sauce...fantastic! The ONLY healthy fast food restaurant in town (not to mention cheap and offers big portions!). Just…
Emperor's New Clothes.... by WilmaBob via Citysearch on 10/5/2002
I love Japanese food and really TRIED to like Zen, but I'm sorry, I think it just sucks. I know it's economical and all, but the quality of the food I have had there (sushi as well as main-dish items) was about as good as the stuff you get…
Pretty Close...Healthy by akieakie via Citysearch on 9/26/2002
The food here at Zen is great for the price...a 35 cent side salad is hard to come by anywhere these days. On the other hand, many of the recipes such as the spicy chicken noodle bowl are dishes I have yet to see anywhere in Japan…
