Zen Modern Asian Bistro – Japanese
Bathed in a sleek, contemporary glow, Zen Modern Asian Bistro invites guests into a tranquil space where the sizzle of the kitchen meets the art of shared dining. Crispy spring rolls and honey-glazed spare ribs anchor a vibrant collection of small plates, ranging from the spicy kick of Sichuan dumplings to the tropical sweetness of coconut shrimp. Whether gathering around a flaming Pu Pu platter or enjoying delicate lettuce wraps, diners find a sophisticated retreat that balances bold, traditional flavors with a polished, modern energy.
NY 12841, El Camino Real https://www.zenmodernasian.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, vegan, keto, low-carb, dairy-free, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, whole30, paleo, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, atkins, tlc, alkaline, renal, volumetrics, aip, carnivore, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free, juice-cleanse
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Barbecue Spare Ribs (3) - $15: Pork spare ribs marinated in asian spices; glazed with tangy asian bbq sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sichuan Pork Dumplings (5) - $15: Sesame butter, peppercorn chili broth Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Lettuce Wrap - $18: Minced chicken with celery, water chestnuts, green peas, mushrooms, onions, and bamboo shoots served on lettuce cups with hoisin glaze and puffed rice vermicelli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Potstickers (5) - $14: Pork and scallions. Paired with soy garlic dipping sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cream Cheese Wontons (5) - $10: Green onions, cream cheese, sweet and sour sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pu Pu Platter - $28: 2 cream cheese wontons, 2 shrimp tempura, 2 barbecued spare ribs, 2 envelope chicken, 4 chow chow beef skewer Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Shrimp (5) - $15: Crisp coconut-battered shrimp, creamy coconut reduction (contains peanut essence) Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Spring Roll (5) - $11: Hand-rolled crispy shell filled with marinated chicken in spices with vegetables (contains peanut essence) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Egg Roll (1) - $4: Hand-rolled crispy shell filled with mushrooms, carrots, egg, celery, and cabbage; served with house-made sweet and sour sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Egg Roll (1) - $4: Hand-rolled crispy shell filled with beef, egg, celery, and cabbage; served with house-made sweet and sour sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings (5) - $17: Marinated, crispy battered wings, szechuan spices, sun-dried chilies, scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zen Wings (5) - $17: Lightly dusted wings, savory house spices, black pepper, onions, garlic, scallions Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sheng Jian Bao - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shu Mai - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Xiao Long Bao - $15 Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Egg Drop Soup - $7: Classic velvety broth with gently swirled egg ribbons Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot and Sour Soup - $7: Rich and tangy broth with silken tofu, bamboo shoots, blackwood mushrooms, scallions, whisked egg ribbon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton Soup - $8: Savory broth with house-made pork wontons, bbq pork, spinach Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wor Wonton Soup - $19: Savory broth with house-made pork wontons, shrimp, chicken, bbq pork, spinach, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, egg ribbon Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber Salad - $9: Cucumbers in vinegar and garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean Sprout Salad - $8: Bean sprouts in sesame oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Cold Noodle Salad with Chicken - $16 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood Ear Mushroom - $9: Earthy wood ear mushrooms tossed in soy, vinegar and sesame Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodle Soups
- Shredded Pork Noodle Soup - $19: Savory broth with tender noodles, savory sauteed pork, chinese pickles, bamboo shoots, scallions, bok choy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup - $22: Tender noodles, slow-braised beef, bok choy, cilantro, scallions, in a rich, aromatic spiced beef broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton Noodle Soup - $19: Savory soy broth with tender noodles, house-made wontons, bbq pork, bok choy, scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Udon Noodle Soup - $17: Savory soy broth with udon noodles, egg, bok choy, scallions, white onions Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetables
- Baby Bok Choy - $18: Chinese green cabbage stir-fried with black mushrooms in a white wine garlic sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Eggplant - $17: Claypot, thai basil, onions in a spicy-aromatic soy reduction Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mapo Tofu - $17: Spicy ginger-garlic soy, silken tofu, and scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chinese Broccoli - $18: Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed String Beans - $17: Stir-fried string beans wok tossed in savory garlic soy reduction Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yu Choi - $17: Roasted garlic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir-Fry Napa Cabbage - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice & Noodles
- Mandarin Fried Rice (Tofu/Veg) - $17: Wok-tossed rice with soy sauce, eggs, peas, scallions, onions and bean sprouts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yang Chow Fried Rice (Tofu/Veg) - $17: Steamed rice stir-fried with aromatics, egg, shiitake mushroom, scallions, onions and green peas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kimchi Fried Rice (Tofu/Veg) - $17: Wok-tossed rice with kimchi, egg, onions, scallions, peas, spicy Korean gochujang sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Thai (Tofu/Veg) - $17: Thin rice noodles, soy-tamarind sauce, egg, bean sprouts, scallions, onions, and crushed peanuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Chow Mein (Tofu/Veg) - $17: Soft noodles with bean sprouts and spinach Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chow Fun (Tofu/Veg) - $17: Wide flat noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, onions, savory soy glaze Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drunken Noodles (Tofu/Veg) - $17: Wide flat noodles, bean sprouts, egg, scallions, bell pepper, Thai basil, onions, savory chili sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double-Pan Fried Noodles - $26: Crispy double pan-fried noodles, chicken, beef, shrimp, BBQ pork, baby corn, bok choy, bean sprouts, carrots, broccoli, onions, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Singapore Noodle - $25: Curry flavored rice vermicelli noodles dry wok’d with BBQ pork, shrimp, and chicken, bean sprouts, green onion, white onions, and bell peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dan Dan Hot Dry Noodles - $20: Tender noodles, stir-fried pork, peanuts, scallions, nutty sesame-chili sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood & Meat
- Honey Walnut Shrimp - $24: Lightly dusted shrimp, candied walnuts, savory sweetcreamy sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double Happiness - $28: Shrimp, scallop, snow peas, carrots, bell pepper, hearty garlic white wine sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hunan Sea Bass - $38: Chilean sea bass, carrots, scallions, spinach, mushrooms, garlic-chili soy glaze Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp with Lobster Sauce - $24: Shrimp, water chestnuts, carrots, mushrooms, swirled egg ribbon, bamboo shoots, green peas, white wine reduction Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir-Fried Pork with Pickled Mustard Greens - $20: Wok-seared pork, fermented mustard greens, garlic, aromatic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir-fried Shrimp - $24: Stir-fried shrimp with scallions, mushrooms, snowpeas, and ginger in a delicate white wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tung-An Sea Bass - $38: Tender fillet of Chilean sea bass stir-fried with a combination of sliced scallions, jalapeño, red bell pepper in ginger garlic sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mongolian Beef - $25: Tender beef sauteed scallions, mushroom, and onions in a savory soy-oyster glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lu Rou Fan-Braised Minced Pork Rice Bowl - $18: Slow-braised minced pork simmered in soy sauce and asian spices, Japanese daikon radish, pickled mustard greens Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kurobata Pork Char Siu, Hot Mustard - $16: Premium Kurobuta pork marinated in a sweet soy and honey glaze, on Taiwanese pickled cabbage Available at: dinner, lunch
Zen Specials
- Peking Duck (Half) - $55: Lean smoked duck; roasted golden brown. Thinly sliced off the bone; paired with chinese pancakes, scallions, cucumbers, Hoisin Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peking Duck (Whole) - $75: Lean smoked duck; roasted golden brown. Thinly sliced off the bone; paired with chinese pancakes, scallions, cucumbers, Hoisin Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taiwanese Rib Eye - $45: Block-chopped rib-eye served with mushroom, garlic, and onions in asian bordelaise sauce (contains dairy) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Fish - $28: Striped bass steamed with ginger soy aromatics Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ginger Scallion Lobster: Chopped whole lobster stir-fried with a savory white wine sauce, garlic and sliced scallions Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Pepper Filet Mignon - $34: Rich black peppercorn sauce, onions, mushrooms and carrots, bell pepper Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt & Pepper Shrimp and Scallops Combo - $28: Lightly dusted shrimp and scallop medley, garlic, ginger, sweet and spicy aromatics Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Side of White Rice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Brown Rice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Wonton Strips - $1.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
Cocktails
- Modern Tide - $17: White Rum | Dark Rum | Orange Juice | Pineapple | Orgeat | Grenadine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Ube - $17: Dark Rum | Taro | Coconut Cream | Lime | Pineapple | Syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian
- Prickly Spritz - $17: Espolon Blanco | Prickly Pear | Lime | Ginger Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Tokiloupe Sour - $18: Suntory Toki | Cantaloupe | Lemon | Bitter | Syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Wok Side Presso - $18: Bourbon Whiskey | Reposado | Licor 43 | Espresso Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Cucumber Crush - $17: Gin | Cointreau | Lime | Cucumber | Syrup
- Green Lantern - $16: Vodka | Matcha | Yuzu | Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Zen Mary - $16: Tequila | Tomato | Lime | Black Pepper | Syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Zen-tinis - $17: Vodka | Coconut Rum | Lemon | Cranberry | Syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Passion-tinis - $15: Vodka | Passion fruit | Lime | Bitter Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- 5 Spice Old Fashioned - $19: Whiskey | Chinese 5 Spice | Syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Liquid Gold Smoked Old Fashioned - $20: Duck Washed Whiskey | Bitters | Syrup | Salt
- Zen Old Fashioned - $19: Sesame Washed Whiskey | Bitters | Orange | Cherry | Syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Oolong Old Fashioned - $19: Rye Whiskey | Bitters | Oolong | Orange | Syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Sapporo Draft - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Asahi Draft - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Kirin Light Bottle - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Stone IPA Bottle - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- TsingTao Bottle - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Asahi Zero - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Lucky Cat - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Coke - $3
- Diet Coke - $3
- Lemonade - $3
- Arnold Palmer - $4
- Hot Tea - $3
- Iced Green Tea - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Passion Fruit Mocktail - $8: Passion Fruit | Lime | Pineapple | Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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