Casual counter-serve locale offering Asian fusion, wok-fried dishes & sushi amid basic decor.
Located in Carmel Mountain, Zen Modern Asian Bistro is the cultivation of a family’s love for sharing their passion for cooking Established in April 2016, Zen Modern Asian Bistro strives to bring innovative fusion foods alongside traditional Asian cuisine, especially authentic Taiwanese to bring the best of both worlds to your table. Hailing from Taiwan, our head chef Henry Yang has spent over 40 years in culinary pursuits. He has honed his craft with time spent in Thailand as well as provinces ranging across China and its major culinary hubs. Some of his noteworthy achievements include the wildly successful Mr. Charlie’s Fortune Cookie.
4.4 – 392 reviews $$ • Asian restaurant
Menu
| Menu | |
| Tapas | |
| Asian Riblet Riblets marinated in asian spices; glazed with house-made asian bbq sauce |
$12.00 |
| Baked Mussels (3) Green Mussels, Krab, Spicy Mayo, Masago, Scallions, Eel Sauce |
$11.50 |
| Beef Egg Roll (1) Hand-rolled crispy shell filled with beef, egg, celery, and cabbage; served with house-made sweet and sour sauce |
$3.75 |
| Crispy Tofu Bean curd tofu sauteed with a mild sweet red mandarin sauce and garnished with scallions. |
$11.00 |
| Edamame Steamed, garlic soy or spicy garlic. |
$7.50 |
| Hamachi Kama Yellowtail Collar, Ponzu, Bonito Flakes (Please allow 15 minute cook time) |
$14.00 |
| Pork Belly Quesadilla Sliced pork belly with cheese, hoisin glaze, cilantro, scallions, onions, wrapped in a tortilla |
$15.00 |
| Pork Postickers (4) Hand-made pot stickers filled with pork, scallions, Napa cabbage, and ginger. Paired with soy garlic dipping sauce. |
$11.00 |
| Salmon Kama Salmon Collar, Ponzu, Bonito Flakes (Please allow 15 minutes cook time) |
$10.00 |
| Salt & Pepper Wings Lightly dusted wings, spice blend, sun-dried chili peppers. |
$13.00 |
| Spicy Thai Chicken Spring Roll (4) Hand-rolled crispy shell filled with marinated chicken in spices with vegetables (contains peanut essence) |
$9.00 |
| Spicy Wontons (6) House-made pork wontons filled with pork, green onions, ginger; served with house-made chili oil |
$10.00 |
| Vegetable Egg Roll (1) Hand-rolled crispy shell filled with mushrooms, carrots, egg, celery, and cabbage; served with house-made sweet and sour sauce |
$3.75 |
| Zen Wings Lightly dusted wings, house spices, black pepper, onions, garlic, and scallions |
$13.00 |
| Soups | |
| Egg Drop Soup Classic velvety broth with beaten egg |
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| Hot & Sour Soup Rich and tangy broth with silken tofu, bamboo shoots, blackwood mushrooms, egg |
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| Miso Soup Tofu, Seaweed, Dashi, Scallions, Tempura Flakes |
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| Won Ton Soup Savory broth with house-made pork wontons, bbq pork, and spinach |
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| Wor Won Ton Soup Savory broth with house-made pork wontons, shrimp, chicken, bbq pork, spinach, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, egg |
$16.50 |
| Salads | |
| Chinese Chop Salad Spring mix kale, cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, and bell pepper mixed in hoisin sauce vinaigrette. |
$13.00 |
| Cucumber Salad Sliced cucumbers in a soy mustard vinaigrette topped with sesame seeds |
$7.50 |
| Edamame Kale Salad Kale spring mix, cabbage, edamame, cucumber, avocado, tossed in a Japanese roasted creamy sesame dressing. Topped with wonton strips. |
$13.00 |
| Sashimi Salad Fresh assorted fish, spring kale mix topped with soy mustard vinaigrette. |
$19.00 |
| Seaweed Salad Seaweed |
$7.50 |
| Noodle Soups | |
| Shredded Pork Noodle Soup Shredded pork, Chinese pickle, bamboo shoots, green onions and green cabbage. |
$17.00 |
| Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup Braised beef with green cabbage, cilantro, in our house-made spiced beef broth. Pickled Vegetables are available for an additional $1 |
$19.00 |
| Udon Noodle Soup Udon noodles, bok choy, and egg. |
$15.00 |
| Wonton Noodle Soup Taiwanese noodles, house-made wontons, bbq pork, bok choy |
$17.00 |
| Stir-Fry Rice/Noodles | |
| Chow Fun Wide flat rice noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, onions |
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| Classic Chow Mein Tender noodles, bean sprouts, spinach, savory garlic soy sauce. Also commonly known as Shanghai lo mein and classic lo mein. |
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| Drunken Noodles Wide flat noodles, bean sprouts, egg, scallions, Thai basil, chili, onions |
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| K.O. Noodles +$1.50 – Crispy double-pan fried noodles topped with bean sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, bok choy, onions, carrots. |
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| Kimchi Fried Rice Wok-tossed rice with kimchi, egg, onions, scallions, peas, spicy Korean gochujang sauce |
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| Mandarin Fried Rice Wok-tossed rice with soy sauce, eggs, peas, scallions, onions, bean sprouts |
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| Pad Thai Thin thai rice noodles, tamarind sauce, egg, bean sprouts, scallions, onions, topped with crush peanuts |
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| Yang Chow Fried Rice Blend of steamed rice stir-fried with fresh lettuce, egg, scallions, onions, green peas |
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| Wok Classics | |
| Black Pepper Rich black pepper sauce, onions, and mushroom. |
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| Broccoli Stir-Fry Garlic-ginger soy sauce, broccoli, carrots. |
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| Donburi Stir-fry onion, sweet soy sauce, egg, and scallions. |
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| General Tso Rich hunan sweet sauce, sun-dried chili peppers. Mushrooms, ginger, and scallions. |
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| Hanzo Mild sweet savory sauce, scallions, onions. |
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| Kung Pao Mild sweet mandarin sauce, scallion, sun-dried chili peppers, and peanuts. |
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| Lobster Sauce Traditional lobster white wine sauce, egg mushroom, green peas, and bamboo shoots (no lobster) |
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| Mongolian Savory soy oyster sauce, scallions, white mushroom. |
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| Orange Sweet zesty garlic sauce, sun-dried chili peppers. |
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| Sweet & Sour Tangy sweet and sour sauce, pineapple, bell pepper, and onions. |
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| Sweet Chili Tangy sweet chili sauce, bell peppers, and onions. |
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| Teriyaki Rich soy sauce, ginger, garlic, broccoli, and carrots. |
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| Thai Coconut Curry Yellow curry, hint of coconut, onion, bell pepper, carrot, and pineapple. |
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| White Wine Light garlic white wine sauce, broccoli, carrots. |
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| Sushi | Nigiri | |
| Salmon (Sake) Nigiri | $8.00 |
| White Shrimp (Ebi) Nigiri | $5.00 |
| Albacore (Shiro Maguro) Nigiri 2pc Albacore topped over rice. Drizzled with house-made zen sauce. |
$8.00 |
| Hokkaido Scallop (Hotate Nigiri) | $9.00 |
| Fatty Salmon (Sake Toro) Nigiri | $8.50 |
| Fatty Yellowtail (Hamachi Toro) Nigiri | $9.50 |
| Freshwater Eel (Unagi) Nigiri | $8.00 |
| Octopus (Tako) Nigiri | $9.00 |
| Salmon Roe (Ikura) Nigiri | $8.00 |
| Smelt Roe (Masago) Nigiri | $6.00 |
| Tuna Nigiri | $9.00 |
| *Yellowtail (Hamachi) Nigiri | $9.00 |
| *Mackerel (Saba) Nigiri | $8.00 |
| Sushi | Sashimi | |
| Albacore (Shiro Maguro) Sashimi Sliced albacore topped with house-made zen sauce. |
$14.50 |
| Fatty Salmon (Sake Toro) Sashimi | $15.00 |
| Fatty Yellowtail (Hamachi Toro) Sashimi | $17.00 |
| Freshwater Eel (Unagi) Sashimi | $14.50 |
| Salmon (Sake) Sashimi | $14.50 |
| Tuna Sashimi | $16.00 |
| Yellowtail (Hamachi) Sashimi | $16.00 |
| Mackerel (Saba) Sashimi | $14.50 |
| Sushi | Hand Roll | |
| Eel Avocado Hand Roll Eel Cucumber, Avocado, Eel Sauce. |
$12.25 |
| Octopus Hand Roll Inside: Octopus and cucumber. |
$12.75 |
| Philadelphia Hand Roll Inside: Avocado, cream cheese, cucumber and Scottish salmon. |
$10.75 |
| Salmon Skin Hand Roll Salmon Skin, Scallions, Bonito Flakes, Cucumber, Gobo, Eel Sauce. |
$9.25 |
| Shrimp Tempura Hand Roll Shrimp Tempura Cucumber, Avocado, Crab, Eel Sauce. |
$10.75 |
| Snow Krab Hand Roll Crab, Cucumber, Avocado. |
$7.75 |
| Spicy Salmon Hand Roll Inside: Spicy salmon and cucumber. |
$12.00 |
| Spicy Scallop Hand Roll Spicy Scallop, Cucumber, Spicy Crab. |
$12.75 |
| Spicy Tuna Hand Roll Inside: Spicy tuna and cucumber. |
$9.25 |
| Spicy Yellowtail Hand Roll Inside: Spicy yellowtail and cucumber. |
$12.25 |
| Spider Hand Roll Soft Shell Crab, Cucumber, Avocado, Crab, Eel Sauce. |
$13.25 |
| Vegetable Hand Roll Inside: Mixed seasoned vegetables. |
$9.25 |
| Sushi | Signature Rolls | |
| 911 Roll Inside: Krab mix, spicy tuna. Top: Tuna, avocadoSauce: Spicy mayo, Korean Gochujang sauce |
$16.00 |
| After Hour Inside: Shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumberTop: Spicy krab mix Sauce: Eel sauce |
$16.00 |
| Albacore Special Inside: krab mix, shrimp tempura, cucumber. Top: Albacore, avocado, seaweed salad, masago. Sauce: Ponzu, zen sauce. |
$16.00 |
| Always Well Roll Cucumber wrap. Inside: Krab mix, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado Top: Masago. Sauce: Soy Mustard Vinaigrette |
$16.00 |
| Aztec Roll Inside: Shrimp tempura, crab. Top: Spicy tuna, crunchy flakes. Sauce: Spicy mayo, eel sauce. |
$16.00 |
| Baja Roll Inside: Spicy crab, shrimp tempura. Top: Salmon, pico de gallo. Sauce: Eel sauce, mustard dressing. |
$16.00 |
| Chico Roll Spicy tuna, crab. Top: Scottish salmon, mango, lemon zest. Sauce: Sweet chili. |
$16.00 |
| Coronado Roll Inside: Spicy krab, cucumber, avocado. Outside: Yellowtail, green onionsSauce: Garlic ponzu. |
$16.00 |
| Fiesta Roll Inside: Crab mix, cilantro, cucumber. Top: Scottish salmon, lemon, micro cilantro. Sauce: Ponzu. |
$16.00 |
| Great Wall Roll Inside: Shrimp, tempura, avocado, cream cheese, Scottish salmon. Top: Spicy crab, shrimp, jalapenos. Sauce: Eel. |
$16.00 |
| Island Roll Inside: Salmon, avocado, cucumber. Top: Big eye tuna chunks, green onion. Sauce: Ponzu, lemon zest, Hawaiian salt. |
$16.00 |
| North Shore Roll Inside: Shrimp tempura, crab. Outside: Torched big eye tuna. Sauce: Miso mayonnaise, garlic ponzu, eel sauce. |
$16.00 |
| Pacific Ocean Roll Soft shell crab, crab. Top: Spicy tuna. Sauce: Ponzu, mustard dressing. |
$16.00 |
| Super Dragon Inside: Shrimp Tempura, krabTop: Eel, avocado, spicy mayo, eel sauce, tempura flakes |
$16.00 |
| Tj Roll Inside: Spicy crab, shrimp tempura. Outside: Yellowtail. Sauce: Avocado cilantro sauce. |
$16.00 |
| Tropical Roll Inside: Big eye tuna, cream cheese, cucumber, avocado. Outside: Mango. Sauce: Pineapple and sweet chili. |
$16.00 |
| Viper Roll Inside: Sweet shrimp, cucumber, avocado. Top: Crab, lemon zest, crunchy flakes. Sauce: Habanero sauce. |
$16.00 |
| Zen Roll Inside: Crab, cucumber, shrimp, tempura. Top: Crunchy flakes, crab. Sauce: Spicy mayo, eel sauce. |
$16.00 |
| Sushi | Classic | |
| California Roll | $8.00 |
| Caterpillar Roll Inside: Eel, crab. Top: Avocado, sesame seeds. Sauce: Eel sauce. |
$14.00 |
| Crunchy Roll Inside: Shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, crab. Top: Crunchy flakes. Sauce: Eel sauce. |
$12.00 |
| Dragon Roll Inside: Snow crab, cucumber. Top: Eel and avocado. Sauce: Eel sauce. |
$15.00 |
| Eel Avocado Roll Inside: Eel, avocado, cucumber. Top: Sesame seeds. Sauce: Eel sauce. |
$12.50 |
| Hawaiian Roll Inside: Krab, cucumber. Top: Spicy tuna. Sauce: Ponzu. |
$12.00 |
| Octopus Roll Inside: Octopus and cucumber. |
$14.00 |
| Philadelphia Roll Inside: Scottish salmon, cucumber, avocado and cream cheese. |
$11.00 |
| Rainbow Roll Inside: Crab, cucumber. Top: Tuna, salmon, albacore, shrimp, avocado. |
$15.00 |
| Red Dragon Roll Inside: Crab, cucumber. Top: Torched tuna, chili pepper stems. Sauce: Chili oil, habanero ponzu. |
$14.00 |
| Salmon Skin Roll Inside: Salmon skin, gobo, cucumber, scallion, bonito flakes. Top: Bonito flakes. Sauce: Eel sauce. |
$9.50 |
| Shrimp Tempura Inside: Shrimp tempura, crab, cucumber, avocado. Top: Soy paper wrap. Sauce: Eel sauce. |
$11.00 |
| Snow Krab Roll Inside: Crab, cucumber, avocado.Top: Sesame seeds. |
$8.00 |
| Spicy Salmon Roll Spicy Scottish salmon, cucumber. Top: Sesame seeds. |
$12.25 |
| Spicy Scallop Roll Inside: Spicy crab, scallop, cucumber. Top: Sesame seeds. |
$13.00 |
| Spicy Tuna Roll Inside: Spicy tuna, cucumber. Top: Sesame seeds. |
$9.50 |
| Spicy Yellowtail Roll Inside: Spicy yellowtail, cucumber. Top: Sesame seeds. |
$12.50 |
| Spider Roll Inside: Crab, soft shell crab, cucumber, avocado Top: Soy paper wrap. Sauce: Eel sauce. |
$13.50 |
| Tiger Roll Inside: Cream cheese, crab, avocado. Top: Ebi shrimp, crunchy flakes. Sauce: Spicy mayo. |
$13.25 |
| Vegetable Roll Inside: Spring mix, cucumber, avocado, ginger, inari (marinated beacurd tofu pocket).Top: Soy paper wrap. Sauce: Mustard dressing. |
$9.50 |
| Sushi | Baked Rolls | |
| Half Moon Roll Inside: Shrimp tempura, crab. Top: Scottish salmon. Sauce: Spicy mayo, eel sauce. |
$17.50 |
| Carmel Mountain Roll Inside: Crab. Top: Bay scallops, scallion, mushroom. Sauce: Spicy mayo, eel sauce. Also known as Satori Roll |
$17.50 |
| Tidal Roll Inside: Shrimp tempura, krab, cream cheese. Top: Wok-sauteed shrimp, crunchy flakes. Sauce: garlic aioli, spicy mayo, eel sauce. |
$17.50 |
| Sushi | Maki Roll | |
| Avocado Maki Roll Inside: Avocado. Outside: Seaweed. |
$6.50 |
| Cucumber Maki Roll Inside: Cucumber. Outside: Seaweed. |
$6.50 |
| Salmon Maki Roll Inside: Scottish salmon. Outside: Seaweed. |
$8.50 |
| Tuna Maki Roll Inside: Big eye tuna. Outside: Seaweed. |
$10.00 |
| Yellowtail Maki Roll Inside: Yellowtail. Outside: Seaweed. |
$9.50 |
| Sushi | Deep Fried Rolls | |
| Deep Philly Roll Inside: Salmon, avocado and cream cheese. Top: Wok-sauteed shrimpSauce: Spicy Mayo and Eel Sauce |
$17.50 |
| Zen #2 Roll (Deep Fried) Inside: Krab, avocado, shrimp tempura. Top: Tuna, crunchy flakes, Krab. Sauce: Spicy mayo, eel sauce. |
$17.50 |
| Snowball Tempura fried roll filled with jalapenos, cream cheese, krab, avocado. Topped with spicy mayo and eel sauce. |
$10.00 |
| Poke Bowls | |
| Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl Furikake, Cucumber, Avocado, Spicy Tuna, Seaweed Salad. |
$18.50 |
| Spicy Salmon Bowl Furikake, Cucumber, Avocado, Spicy Salmon, Seaweed Salad. |
$16.00 |
| Spicy Yellowtail Bowl Furikake, Cucumber, Avocado, Spicy Yellowtail, Seaweed Salad. |
$18.00 |
| Extras & Sides | |
| Pickled Vegetable | $1.00 |
| Side Steamed Rice | $2.00 |
| Side Brown Rice | $2.00 |
| Drink Menu | |
| White Wines | |
| Toasted Head Chardonnay, CA |
$9.00 |
| Crystal Lake Plum Wine, CA |
$7.00 |
| Sake | |
| Kurosawa Junmai Kimoto, 300ml |
$15.00 |
| Hakutsuru Junmai Ginjo, 300ml |
$15.00 |
| Sayuri Nigori, 300ml |
$15.00 |
| Yaegaki Cloud Nigori, 300ml |
$9.50 |
| Suijin Junmai, 720ml |
$36.00 |
| Mu Sake Junmai Daiginjo, 720ml |
$40.00 |
| Strawberry Nigori Nigori, 300ml |
$15.00 |
| Kurobin Junmai, 300ml |
$15.00 |
| Coconut Nigori Nigori, 300ml |
$9.50 |
| Cocktails & Beer | |
| Asahi Small | $5.00 |
| Sapporo Small | $5.00 |
| Asahi Black | $6.00 |
| Sapporo Light | $5.00 |
| Other | |
| Pepsi | $3.00 |
| Black Cherry Tarragon | $3.00 |
| Agave Vanilla Cream | $3.00 |
| Lemon Berry Acai | $3.00 |
| Root Beer | $3.00 |
| Mountain Dew | $3.00 |
| Diet Pepsi | $3.00 |
| Classic Milk Tea Boba | $5.00 |
| Thai Tea Boba | $5.00 |
| Hot Green Tea | $2.00 |
| Unsweetened Iced Tea | $3.00 |
| CATERING | |
| Party Trays | |
| Black Pepper Rich black pepper sauce, onions, and mushroom. |
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| Chow Fun Wide flat rice noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, onions |
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| Asian Riblet Riblets marinated in asian spices; glazed with house-made asian bbq sauce. 30 pieces. |
$60.00 |
| Broccoli Stir-Fry Garlic-ginger soy sauce, broccoli, carrots. |
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| Classic Chow Mein Tender noodles, bean sprouts, spinach, savory garlic soy sauce. Also commonly known as Shanghai lo mein and classic lo mein. |
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| Edamame Choice of steamed, garlic soy or spicy garlic. ( 10 x 12 x 1.5 tray) |
$30.00 |
| Donburi Stir-fry onion, sweet soy sauce, egg, and scallions. |
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| Drunken Noodles Wide flat noodles, bean sprouts, egg, scallions, Thai basil, chili, onions |
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| Edamame Kale Salad Kale spring mix, cabbage, edamame, cucumber, avocado, tossed in a Japanese roasted creamy sesame dressing. Topped with wonton strips. |
$26.00 |
| General Tso Rich hunan sweet sauce, sun-dried chili peppers. Mushrooms, ginger, and scallions. |
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| K.O. Noodles +$7.50 – Crispy double-pan fried noodles topped with bean sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, bok choy, onions, carrots. |
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| Salt & Pepper Wings Lightly dusted wings, spice blend, sun-dried chili peppers. 40 pieces |
$104.00 |
| Hanzo Mild sweet savory sauce, scallions, onions. |
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| Kimchi Fried Rice Wok-tossed rice with kimchi, egg, onions, scallions, peas, spicy Korean gochujang sauce |
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| Veggie Spring Roll Crispy spring rolls filled with assorted vegetable. 40 pieces. |
$55.00 |
| Kung Pao Mild sweet mandarin sauce, scallion, sun-dried chili peppers, and peanuts. |
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| Mandarin Fried Rice Wok-tossed rice with soy sauce, eggs, peas, scallions, onions, bean sprouts |
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| Zen Wings Lightly dusted wings, house spices, black pepper, onions, garlic, and scallions. 40 pieces. |
$104.00 |
| Lobster Sauce Traditional lobster white wine sauce, egg mushroom, green peas, and bamboo shoots (no lobster) |
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| Pad Thai Thin thai rice noodles, tamarind sauce, egg, bean sprouts, scallions, onions, topped with crush peanuts |
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| Mongolian Savory soy oyster sauce, scallions, white mushroom. |
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| Yang Chow Fried Rice Blend of steamed rice stir-fried with fresh lettuce, egg, scallions, onions, green peas |
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| Orange Sweet zesty garlic sauce, sun-dried chili peppers. |
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| Sweet & Sour Tangy sweet and sour sauce, pineapple, bell pepper, and onions. |
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| Sweet Chili Tangy sweet chili sauce, bell peppers, and onions. |
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| Teriyaki Rich soy sauce, ginger, garlic, broccoli, and carrots. |
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| Thai Coconut Curry Yellow curry, hint of coconut, onion, bell pepper, carrot, and pineapple. |
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| White Wine Light garlic white wine sauce, broccoli, carrots. |
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| Sushi | |
| Party Tray A 40 Pieces Total:Albacore Nigiri – 8 PcsHamachi Nigiri – 4 PcsSalmon Nigiri – 8 PcsTuna Nigiri – 8 PcsScallop Nigiri – 4 PcsShrimp Nigiri – 8 Pcs |
$156.00 |
| Party Tray B 62 PiecesRainbow RollDragon RollGreat Wall RollSalmon Lemon RollHawaiian RollCrunchy RollShrimp Tempura RollChef Special Roll |
$113.00 |
| Party Tray C 38 Total PiecesAlbacore Nigiri- 4 pcsSalmon Nigiri- 4 pcsTuna Nigiri- 4 pcsScallop Nigiri-4 pcsShrimp Nigiri-4 pcsSnow Krab Roll – 16 pcs |
$94.00 |
| Party Tray D 60 Total PiecesSnow Krab 16 PcsSpicy Tuna 16 PcsShrimp Tempura 12 PcsPhiladelphia 16 Pcs |
$79.00 |
| Party Tray E 54 Total PiecesVegetable Rolls 54 Pcs |
$85.50 |
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Contact Zen Modern Asian Bistro
Address: 13510 Sabre Springs Pkwy Ste. 103, San Diego, CA 92128
Phone: (858) 216-1068
Website: https://www.zenmodernasian.com/
Hours
| Wednesday | 10AM–9PM |
| Thursday | 10AM–9PM |
| Friday | 10AM–10PM |
| Saturday | 11AM–10PM |
| Sunday | 11AM–9PM |
| Monday | 10AM–9PM |
| Tuesday | 10AM–9PM |
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