ZEN BISTRO – Japanese
A family-run Thai kitchen on Magnolia Avenue in downtown Daytona Beach, with an outdoor bar under the trees that does nearly as much for its reputation as the food. Curries are the draw, yellow with chicken or red without coconut milk, in portions that defeat most people. Around them: fresh rolls with peanut sauce, pineapple fried rice, pad Thai, spicy noodles, fried calamari, fried tofu for the vegetarians, and a Thai tea ice cream pie to finish. There is a sushi list too. Regulars praise the balance of the seasoning and the servers who remember them. Worth booking at weekends.
223 MAGNOLIA AVE, DAYTONA BEACH, FL, 32114 386-248-0543 https://www.zenbistrodaytona.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, tlc, volumetrics, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at ZEN BISTRO
Dairy-Free at ZEN BISTRO
ZEN BISTRO in Daytona Beach has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Edamame, Spring Rolls and Red Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at ZEN BISTRO
ZEN BISTRO in Daytona Beach has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Red Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at ZEN BISTRO
ZEN BISTRO in Daytona Beach has 5 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Tuna Roll, California Roll and Edamame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at ZEN BISTRO
ZEN BISTRO in Daytona Beach has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Red Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at ZEN BISTRO
ZEN BISTRO in Daytona Beach has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Edamame and Spring Rolls. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at ZEN BISTRO
ZEN BISTRO in Daytona Beach has 2 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Edamame and Spring Rolls. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at ZEN BISTRO
ZEN BISTRO in Daytona Beach has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Tuna Roll, California Roll and Edamame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at ZEN BISTRO
ZEN BISTRO in Daytona Beach has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including California Roll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at ZEN BISTRO
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Rolls | 27 g | 13.4 g |
| Edamame | 2.8 g | 8.9 g |
| Red Curry | 14 g | 7.4 g |
| California Roll | 9.8 g | 6.8 g |
| Spicy Tuna Roll | 7.1 g | 1.4 g |
| Basil Stir Fry | 4.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Pad Thai | 4.1 g | 0.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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Menu
Appetizers
- Spring Rolls - $6.95: Crispy vegetable rolls served with sweet and sour sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Satay - $8.95: Grilled marinated chicken skewers served with peanut sauce and cucumber salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $5.95: Steamed soybeans with sea salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Pad Thai - $14.95: Rice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, scallions, and crushed peanuts in tamarind sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Curry - $15.95: Bamboo shoots, bell peppers, and basil in coconut milk red curry sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basil Stir Fry - $14.95: Fresh basil, garlic, onions, and bell peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi
- California Roll - $7.5: Crab stick, avocado, and cucumber Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Roll - $8.5: Fresh tuna with spicy mayo and cucumber Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about ZEN BISTRO
- Is ZEN BISTRO dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. ZEN BISTRO has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Edamame, Spring Rolls and Red Curry.
- What can I eat at ZEN BISTRO on a dairy-free diet?
- Edamame, Spring Rolls and Red Curry carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does ZEN BISTRO have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Edamame and Spring Rolls.
- Is ZEN BISTRO gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at ZEN BISTRO?
- Spring Rolls, at roughly 13.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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