Zen Japanese Food Fast Menu – Austin, TX

Type : Japanese regional restaurant

Location : Austin, TX

Bargain Japanese cuisine made from local ingredients with a “build-your-own-bowl” option. Based on 876 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Zen Japanese Food Fast 78757

Address:
2900 W Anderson Ln. STE 250, Austin, TX 78757

Phone: (512) 451-4811

Website:

Hours

Sunday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 11 AM–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–9 PM

Menu

SMALL PLATES
Edamame
Steamed soybeans. Gluten-free, *Vegetarian*		 $4.25
Miso Soup
Traditional soup with tofu, green onion, nori. *Gluten-free*		 $4.25
Pot Stickers
Five hand-made dumplings stuffed with pork, cabbage, garlic,
ginger, scallions. Served with housemade ponzu sauce		 $6.50
Brussels Sprouts
Crisped brussels sprouts tossed in our savory caramel glaze.*Gluten-free, vegetarian*		 $6.50
Seaweed Crunch
Wakame with traditional dressing		 $4.25
7 Pepper Ahi Tuna
Ahi tuna season with our togarashi 7 pepper seasoning, torch seared rare. Served with our watercress wasabi vinaigrette		 $8.75
SUSHI
California Roll
Krab, avocado, cucumber, sesame.
*Gluten-free*		 $3.95
Spicy Tuna Roll
Tuna, cucumber, sesame, spicy mayo		 $4.25
Spicy Salmon Roll
Salmon, cucumber, sesame, spicy mayo		 $4.25
Tiger Eye Roll
Smoked salmon, avocado, cream cheese, serrano, spicy mayo		 $4.75
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Shrimp tempura, avocado, sesame, spicy mayo (6 piece)		 $7.50
Rainbow Roll
Krab, avocado, cucumber, sesame seeds, topped with avocado,
salmon, tuna, dressed with spicy mayo and caramel glaze (8 piece)		 $10.50
Hot N Crunchy
Tempura shrimp, avocado, cucumber, topped with ahi tuna dressed with spicy mayo and sriracha (8 piece)		 $10.50
Shaggy Dog
Tempura shrimp, avocado, cucumber, topped with ahi tuna, dressing with spicy mayo and sriracha.		 $12.00
ULTIMATE FAVORITES
Crispy Almond Chicken
Katsu chicken breast, Asian slaw, tamari almonds, cilantro with spicy almond soy served over rice *Contains Nuts*		 $10.50
The Schoolgirl Bowl
Marinated natural chicken breast, sautéed with crimini mushrooms,
broccoli, red bell pepper, yellow onions, with chili garlic sauce, serrano aioli, topped with crispy wontons, sesame seeds, served over rice		 $10.75
Salt & Pepper Shrimp
Crispy natural tiger shrimp, red bell peppers, serrano, scallions, cilantro,
lemon zest, Szechuan pepper, sea salt and fried garlic served over rice.		 $9.85
Shishito Steak
Organic steak with crimini mushrooms, caramelized onions,
shishito pepper finished with teriyaki sauce, topped with tempura onion rings, served over rice		 $11.95
Singapore Noodles
Organic steak and natural shrimp tossed with Napa cabbage, carrots,
scallions, red bell peppers, tossed with Yellow Dragon sauce,finished with cilantro & lime with bean thread *Gluten-Free*		 $13.95
The Muscles From Brussels
Organic steak & brussels sprouts, carrot, scallions, crispy garlic,cilantro, savory caramel glaze, served with rice *Gluten-Free*		 $11.95
True Bento Box
Grilled chicken or tofu teriyaki over rice, tempura shrimp with our house made ponzu, side salad with ginger-carrot dressing and our California roll.		 $14.95
White Chicken And Broccoli
Chicken breast, broccoli, egg, house made oyako broth over rice		 $9.75
BYOB
Natural Chicken Breast
All Natural, no antibiotics, steroids		 $9.50
Natural Dark Chicken
All Natural, no antibiotics, steroids		 $9.50
Beef TenderLOIN
Lean, grilled tenderloin		 $11.00
Natural Tiger Shrimp
No phosphates		 $9.50
Sustainable Salmon $11.00
Tofu $9.25
Veggies Only $8.50
BUDGET BOWLS
Chicken Teriyaki
Dark chicken, teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds over rice.		 $7.50
White Chicken Teriyaki
Chicken breast, teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds over rice.		 $7.50
Spicy Chicken
Dark chicken, spicy teriyaki sauce, green onion, wontons over rice.		 $7.50
White Spicy Chicken
Chicken breast, spicy teriyaki sauce, green onion, wontons over rice.		 $7.50
Big White Spicy Chicken
Double chicken breast, spicy teriyaki sauce, green onion, wontons over rice.		 $10.50
Big White Chicken Teriyaki
Double chicken breast, teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds over rice.		 $10.50
Big Chicken Teriyaki
Double dark chicken, teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds over rice.		 $10.50
Big Spicy Chicken
Double dark chicken, spicy teriyaki sauce, green onion, wontons over rice.		 $10.50
SALAD
NO PROTEIN SALAD
Romaine, kale, green onion, red cabbage, carrots, wontons.

You choose your salad dressing.

 $7.25
TOFU SALAD
Romaine, kale, green onion, red cabbage, carrots, wontons with tofu
You choose your salad dressing.		 $12.20
CHICKEN SALAD
Romaine, kale, green onion, red cabbage, carrots, wontons with chicken breast
You choose your salad dressing.		 $12.20
STEAK SALAD
Romaine, kale, green onion, red cabbage, carrots, wontons with beef tenderloin
You choose your salad dressing.		 $12.20
SALMON SALAD
Romaine, kale, green onion, red cabbage, carrots, wontons with salmon.
You choose your salad dressing.		 $12.20
SHRIMP SALAD
Romaine, kale, green onion, red cabbage, carrots, wontons with shrimp.
You choose your salad dressing.		 $12.20
LITTLE BUDDHA
Kids Chicken & Veg Teriyaki
Natural White Chicken Breast, broccoli, edamame, carrots, teriyaki, rice		 $5.95
Kids Steak & Veg Teriyaki
Organic Steak, edamame, broccoli, carrots, teriyaki, rice		 $5.95
Kids Tofu & Veg Teriyaki
Organic Tofu, edamame, carrot, broccoli, teriyaki, rice.		 $5.95
DESSERTS
Pocky $2.99
BEVERAGES
Fountain Drink $3.50
Bottle Water $2.00
Clean Yerba Mate $3.50
Ramune $3.75
Thai Tea $3.95
Richards Sparkling Water $2.75
Mayawell $3.50
Gallon $9.50
Kirin Light $4.00
Kirin Ichiban Bombers $7.50
Austin East Cider $4.50
Independence Austin Amber $4.50
Convict Hill Oatmeal Stout $5.50
Wooderson IPA $4.95
Silent Snow $17.00
White Silk $17.00
Kiku Masamune Shuzo, Futsushu Cup $8.00
Nihon Sakari, Reishu Honjozo $14.00
CATERING TRAYS
TRAY Chicken Teriyaki & Veggies
Natural Chicken Breast, carrot, broccoli, edamame, onion, red cabbage, teriyaki, sesame, 1/2 white + 1/2 brown rice		 $48.00
TRAY Robot Chicken
Natural Chicken Breast, crimini mushrooms, carrot, white & green onion, red cabbage, teriyaki, 1/2 white + 1/2 brown rice.		 $48.00
TRAY Hibachi
Organic Steak, red bell pepper, snap peas, water chestnuts, green onion, broccoli, teriyaki, 1/2 white rice + 1/2 brown rice.		 $57.00
TRAY Cowboy Bebop
Organic Steak, Red cabbage, carrot, broccoli, yellow onion, edamame, spicy sauce, 1/2 white + 1/2 brown rice.		 $57.00
TRAY Bodhi $47.00
TRAY Happy Buddha
Organic Tofu, Red bell pepper, snap peas, water chestnuts, green onion, broccoli, peanut sauce, 1/2 white rice + 1/2 brown rice.		 $47.00
TRAY Ginger Lime
Natural Shrimp, Red bell pepper, snap peas, water chestnuts,green onion, broccoli, ginger-lime, 1/2 white + 1/2 brown rice.		 $48.00
TRAY Divine Wave
Natural Shrimp, Red cabbage, carrot, broccoli, yellow onion, edamame, teriyaki, 1/2 white + 1/2 brown rice.		 $48.00
TRAY Crispy Almond Chicken
All natural crispy chicken, broccoli, scallions, red bell peppers, tamari almonds, cilantro withspicy almond soy served over 1/2 white + brown rice.		 $54.00
TRAY The Schoolgirl Bowl
Marinated natural chicken breast, sautéed with crimini mushrooms,
broccoli, red bell pepper, yellow onions, with chili garlic sauce,
serrano aioli, and ginger scallions, topped with crispy wontons,
sesame seeds, served over 1/2 white + 1/2 brown rice		 $54.00
TRAY Salt & Pepper Shrimp
Natural tiger shrimp, red bell peppers, serrano, scallions, cilantro,
lemon zest, Szechuan pepper, sea salt and fried garlic served over 1/2 white rice + 1/2 brown rice		 $54.00
TRAY Shishito Steak
Organic steak with crimini mushrooms, caramelized onions, shishito pepper finished with teriyaki sauce, topped with crispy shallots, served over 1/2 white rice + 1/2 brown rice		 $57.00
TRAY Singapore Noodles
Organic steak and natural shrimp tossed with Napa cabbage, carrots,
scallions, red bell peppers, tossed with Yellow Dragon sauce,
finished with cilantro & lime with vermicelli noodles.		 $66.00
TRAY The Muscles From Brussels
Organic steak & brussels sprouts, carrot, scallions, crispy garlic, cilantro, savory caramel glaze, served with 1/2 white rice + 1/2 brown rice.		 $57.00
Sushi Maki Platter $45.00
TRAY Pot Stickers
Thirty-six hand-made dumplings stuffed with pork, cabbage, garlic, ginger, scallions. Served with housemade ponzu sauce		 $48.00
TRAY Brussels Sprouts
Crisped brussels sprouts tossed in our savory caramel glaze		 $49.00
TRAY Edamame
Steamed soybeans		 $41.00
LUCKS WAGYU BURGERS
Beyond Burger – B
Beyond beef patty, house pickles, lettuce,
tomato, Luck’s sauce, tonkatsu ketchup		 $12.95
Double Deka – DD
Local wagyu hamburger AND katsu burger with tonkatsu ketchup, miso mustard, pickles, tomato, lettuce, asian slaw, mild cheddar cheese, tempura onion rings with a swedish hill bun		 $14.95
Swagyu Burger – S
Texas wagyu beef burger, lettuce, tomato,
tonkatsu ketchup, honey karashi mustard		 $9.50
Swagyu With Cheese – SC
Texas wagyu beef burger, cheddar cheese,
lettuce, tomato, tonkatsu ketchup, honey karashi mustard		 $10.50
Tokyo BBQ – T
Texas waygu burger, mild cheddar, tempura onion rings, house pickles, japanese bbq ketchup, tomato, miso mustard		 $10.95
BTS Burger – BT
Bacon Tomato and Mushroom Burger		 $11.95
Chicken Katsu Sando – CK
Crispy chicken breast, asian slaw, Luck’s sauce, tonkatsu ketchup, Kings hawaiian sweet bun		 $8.95
Wagyu Katsu Burger – WK
Panko crusted wagyu beef, asian slaw, tonkatsu ketchup, tomato, Luck’s sauce, Swedish Hill bun		 $9.95
Beyond Katsu Burger – BK
Panko crusted beyond patty, asian slaw,
tonkatsu ketchup, tomato, Luck’s sauce,
Swedish Hill bun		 $12.95
Lucky Chick – C
Natural chicken breast,
house pickles, cheddar cheese,
lettuce, tomato, Luck’s sauce, tonkatsu ketchup		 $8.50
Sidewinder Fries
Our battered fries served with our savory togarashi seasoning blend.		 $3.95
Tempura Onion Rings
House made tempura onion rings to order		 $3.95
Luck’s Loaded Wagyu Fries
Batter fries topped with teriyaki wagyu beef, Luck’s sauce, sesame, serrano aioli, and green onions		 $8.25
Tamari Almond Slaw
Carrot, green onion with red and
napa cabbage tossed in our Asian
vinaigrette		 $3.95
SIDES
Buda Mix $2.50
Ninja Mix $2.50
Avocado $1.50
Broccoli $1.50
Carrots $1.50
Chestnuts $1.50
Crispy Garlic $1.00
Edamame Beans $1.50
Ginger Scallion $1.00
Green Onion $1.00
Mushroom $1.50
Napa Cabbage $1.50
Red Bell Pepper $1.50
RedCabbage $1.50
Serrano $1.00
Snap Peas $1.50
Yellow Onion $1.50
Chicken Breast $3.95
Dark Chicken $3.95
Steak $3.95
Salmon $3.95
Shrimp $3.95
Tofu $2.95
Organic Egg $1.50
Caramel Glaze $0.40
Chili Garlic $0.40
Ginger Lime $0.40
Ginger Miso Vinaigrette $0.40
Ranch Dressing $1.25
Serrano Aoli $0.40
Spicy Almond Soy $0.40
Spicy Mayo $0.40
Spicy Szechuan $0.40
Spicy Teriyaki $0.40
Teriyaki $0.40
Tonkatsu Ketchup $0.00
Yellow Dragon $0.40
White Rice $3.00
Brown Rice $3.00
Udon Noodles $3.00
Vermicelli Noodles $3.00
Crispy Wontons $0.50
RETAIL
T Shirt $15.00
Beanie $20.00

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Reviews

Hanna Miyuki
Food was generic, nothing special. The salad they provided was just gross. I think it was frozen then thawed, it was wilted. They only gave me 3 small pieces of chicken and it was dry plus the rice was drenched with the sauce of the chicken (which I believe was teriyaki). Salad dressing was good though. The shrimp, i don’t know if they cook it themselves or buy frozen because the inside was still a little cold but aside from that it was the best part of the bento in my opinion. It was definitely worth the try but I don’t think I will frequent this store. They did prepare my food pretty quick so they hold up on the fast food part.

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Matthew Hyland
Very nice casual quick stop. Everything is thoughtfully prepared and perfectly seasoned. The kale salad was a pleasant and delicious surprise. Overall a great option in the neighborhood.

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Violet Crown Jiu Jitsu
Me and my daughter are enjoying the new burgers on the menu. I’ve been coming to Zen for many many years. These folk always evolving. Try the loaded fries. Omg.

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Warren Wilcox (REALTOR)
I have eaten at Zen many times and usually meet with a group of friends for lunch there. It is always consistent and very timely. They offer sushi pre-boxed in the open fridge in front and many bowls that are quite lovely. My favorites are the Mussels from Brussels and The Schoolgirl. I have a lot of friends who enjoy their burger selection and also their noodle selection. Their udon noodles look very legit and though I don’t eat them, my friends who do really like them and say they are very authentic.

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Jeff B (Jeff)
Excellent food at a reasonable price! The staff is friendly and will assist you. You order at the counter, and they bring it to your table. I built my bowl. I had chicken as my protein. I got the ninja veggies with schezuan sauce on kale. It was spicy and delicious. If you haven’t tried Zen, then I think you will be pleasantly surprised!

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Ursurla Banks
At one time over the years I really enjoyed eating at Zen. The last couple of times, not so much. I always order a BYOB with salmon. Some years ago they changed the noodles (skinny) to udon noodles (fat and doughy). Okay. Today when I order my regular item, the teriyaki sauce was thick and sooooo salty. I called to ask about this. “Has there been a change with the sauce? Why is it thick? Why is it excessively salty?” I was told it was the temperature. When the sauce is cool it thickens. I’ve never heard of such a thing. The noodles and salmon were hot (normal eating temp). Teriyaki sauce in the store doesn’t thicken, even at room temperature it doesn’t. Needless to say, I didn’t get to eat my lunch. Sidenote: the potstickers were great! Wonderful presentation and very tasty.

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kisha benjamin
I used to come here all the time, but for some reason they have downsized the containers for BYOB bowls, and the service. My food say on the counter open for at least 5 minutes, which is unacceptable, and when I asked about it, the young lady stated that’s how they do it, which I guess they do now, but they didn’t used to. The food is good just not enough.

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Deb Paris
If you want fast food that’s fresh and healthy check out Zen Japanese. I’ve been coming here since 2017 but they’ve been around for way longer (2006?). I always get the build your own bowl and I’ve never been disappointed.

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Jasmine Cambridge
The spicy chicken was good! The potstickers were a little bland. The real issue, however, was the persistent fruit flies swarming out table and trying to get into my food. I moved tables during my meal to try to get away and had no luck. I took my meal to go because it was grossing me out and ruining my appetite. Wish I would’ve looked for a health rating first.

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Duane Elkins
The food is great. I’ve eaten here many times and tried several different bowls. I have never been disappointed. The schoolgirl bowl is my absolute favorite. The atmosphere is great and has a small feel. They are almost always playing anime on a TV in the corner too.

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