ZEN DELI – Japanese
A San Carlos Boulevard sandwich counter that runs a Vietnamese kitchen and an American deli in parallel and somehow keeps both honest. The combination banh mi is the headline, along with a sriracha turkey sub, a turkey Reuben and a pastrami on rye that would pass in a very different city. Vegans get real attention here, with house-made vegan meats in the Zen Veggie sandwich, tofu options and bun veggie bowls. Imperial rolls, pho bowls, chicken phat Thai and a black coffee milk tea round it out. Diners return as much for the staff as the food. Small room, long menu, few misfires.
15880 SAN CARLOS BLVD #130 & 135, FORT MYERS, FL, 33908 239.362.3049 https://www.zendeli.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, nut-free, 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, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at ZEN DELI
Dairy-Free at ZEN DELI
ZEN DELI in Fort Myers has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup Of The Week (32oz), Bag of Chips and Soup Of The Week (8oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at ZEN DELI
ZEN DELI in Fort Myers has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup Of The Week (32oz), Soup Of The Week (8oz) and Vietnamese Eggrolls (4). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at ZEN DELI
ZEN DELI in Fort Myers has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup Of The Week (32oz), Shrimp Rolls (5) and Bag of Chips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at ZEN DELI
ZEN DELI in Fort Myers has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Pad Thai Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at ZEN DELI
ZEN DELI in Fort Myers has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Garden Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at ZEN DELI
ZEN DELI in Fort Myers has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bag of Chips, Vegan Chili (8oz) and Garden Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at ZEN DELI
ZEN DELI in Fort Myers has 5 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bag of Chips, Vegan Chili (8oz) and Garden Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at ZEN DELI
ZEN DELI in Fort Myers has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Chili (8oz), Garden Salad and Cole Slaw. 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 DELI
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Pad Thai Chicken | 39.8 g | 66.2 g |
| Thai Pepper Steak | 56.7 g | 35.3 g |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | 70.8 g | 35 g |
| Thai Milk Tea | 33.3 g | 11.9 g |
| Pho Combination | 14.5 g | 10.2 g |
| Avocado Smoothie | 1.6 g | 4.4 g |
| Garden Salad | 11.6 g | 3.2 g |
| Cole Slaw | 2 g | 1.4 g |
| Caesar Salad | 13.9 g | 0.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Vietnamese Eggrolls (4) - $6.95: Chicken, Veggie Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dumplings (5) - $6.95: Pork, Chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Rolls (5) - $6.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Soup Of The Week (8oz) - $4.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup Of The Week (16oz) - $8.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup Of The Week (32oz) - $16.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Bisque (8oz) - $4.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Chili (8oz) - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caesar Salad - $7.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad - $9.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Salad - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Vietnamese Banh Mi
- Zen Grilled Chicken Banh Mi - $8.95: Grilled chicken, house butter, house pickles, jalapeno, cucumber, cilantro, mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zen Grilled Pork Banh Mi - $8.95: Grilled pork, house butter, house pickles, jalapeno, cucumber, cilantro, mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Delight Banh Mi - $8.95: Fried tofu, vegan pate, house pickles, jalapeno, cucumber, cilantro, vegan mayonnaise, tofu sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Thai Pepper Steak - $16.95: Beef, bell peppers, carrots, celery, green onion, onions Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pho Combination - $14.95: Ribeye steak, meat balls, well done flank, rice noodles Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Thai Chicken - $13.95: Stir fried rice noodles with eggs and bean sprouts Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Thai Milk Tea - $7.5: Thai tea, black sugar drizzle, honey boba
- Vietnamese Ice Coffee - $6: French roast coffee, condensed milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Avocado Smoothie - $7
Sides
- Bag of Chips - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cole Slaw - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about ZEN DELI
- Is ZEN DELI dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. ZEN DELI has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup Of The Week (32oz), Bag of Chips and Soup Of The Week (8oz).
- What can I eat at ZEN DELI on a dairy-free diet?
- Soup Of The Week (32oz), Bag of Chips and Soup Of The Week (8oz) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does ZEN DELI have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Bag of Chips and Vegan Chili (8oz).
- Is ZEN DELI gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are 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 DELI?
- Pad Thai Chicken, at roughly 66.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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