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Tantanmen
Calpico Chu-hai
Matcha Tiramisu
Gyoza
Zen Box Tonkotsu & Kimchi Ramen
Formula #151 Cocktail
Shiso Martini
Mapo Tofu Mazemen
Yakisoba
'NHK' Nippon Hot Kara Age
Asahi Draft
Teriyaki Tofu Bowl
Takoyaki
Tofu Curry, Gyoza, Pork Katsu Curry
Japanese Whiskey
Snow Angel Nigori One Cup Sake
COCKTAILS
ZEN BOX OLD FASHIONED
japanese whisky / bourbon / demerara / angostura bitters
KOIBITO
vodka / yuzu / cherry / rosebud
KUMA
malort / amaro / grapefruit / honey
UMI MARTINI
vodka / nori infused gin / dry vermouth / orange bitters
FORMULA #151-A
japanese gin / farigoule / strawberry / lemon / yuzu / thyme
TOBUTORI
vodka / blueberry / calpico / ginger / yuzu
SHISO MARTINI
japanese gin / carpano antica / shiso bitters
WHEN MIDNIGHT COMES AROUND
rye whiskey / vermouth / demerara / angostura / cherry bark-vanilla bitters
DRAFT BEER
available by the glass or pitcher
SAPPORO - 16oz
Japanese Lager - Based in Tokyo, Japan; Brewed in USA
4.9% ABV / 18 IBU
ASAHI SUPER DRY - 12oz
Japanese Lager, Osaka, Japan
5.2% ABV / 20 IBU
SURLY FURIOUS - 16oz
IPA, Minneapolis, MN
6.7% ABV / 100 IBU
ROTATING LOCAL TAPS
Ask your server!
JAPANESE CANNED BEER
from Yoho Brewing in Nagano, Japan
WEDNESDAY CAT - 12oz
Suiyoubi no Neko ("Wednesday Cat") is spiced with orange peels and coriander seeds, this Belgian White Ale has a light citrus note and a smooth finish that comes from wheat.
ABV: 5.0% / IBU : 11.0 / EBC : 7.0
SORRY UMAMI IPA - 12oz
The "umami" is extracted from Katsuobushi (bonito flakes) and while it facilitates beer fermentation, it also adds beer refreshing and fruity tropical flavors. Just in case you’re wondering, this beer doesn't taste like fish!
ABV: 6.5% / IBU : 40.0 / EBC : 8.0
SORRY NIPPON CITRUS ALE - 12oz
Yuzu, the beloved citrus fruit of Japan, - Its juiciness is brought out front and center on the palate by the savory “Ara-Jio” or traditional Japanese sea salt!
ABV: 4.5% / IBU: 20.0 / EBC: 8
SORRY SAKURA MOCHI STOUT - 12oz
“Sakura Mochi” is a 300 year old traditional Japanese dessert. With the soft mouthfeel of mochi and spices hinting the Sakura leaf, this Japanese Pastry Stout pays homage to the delicate dessert we all love.
ABV: 6.0% / IBU: 25.0 / EBC: 225
DOMESTIC CANNED BEER
WILD STATE CLASSIC DRY - 12oz
Dry Cider, Duluth, MN
6.9% ABV / N/A IBU
PABST BLUE RIBBON - 16oz
American Lager, Milwaukee, WI
4.7% ABV / 10 IBU
Rotating Local Cans
Ask your server!
WINE
available by the glass or carafe
WHITE WINE
RED WINE
ROSE
HOUSE SAKE
COLD SAKE
available by the glass or carafe
HOT SAKE
available by the carafe
CHU-HAI
A shot of Jinro shochu, a dash of flavored syrup, topped with soda water, served over ice for a a light, refreshing, anytime cocktail.
YUZU CHU-HAI
LYCHEE CHU-HAI
GINGER CHU-HAI
CALPICO CHU-HAI
PEACH CHU-HAI
PINA COLADA CHU-HAI
Add an extra shot of Jinro for +3
ONE CUP SAKE
'SNOW ANGEL' NIGORI
Nigori, HYOGO
LITTLE SUMO SAKE
Genshu Sake, HYOGO
PREMIUM SAKE
4oz glass / 8oz carafe / 720mL Bottle
BLOSSOM OF PEACE
Plum infused sake, KYOTO
DRUNKEN WHALE
tokubetsu junmai, KOCHI
BLUE HUE
Honjozo, IWATE
EVERLASTING ROOTS
tokubetsu junmai, GIFU
WANDERING POET
Junmai Ginjo, SHIMANE
RHYTHMIC DROPLETS
Tamayura Sparkling Sake, NAGANO
only available in 300mL Bottle
NONALCOHOLIC
ASAHI 0.0%
Nonalcoholic Japanese Lager
RAMUNE SODA
A Classic Japanese Soda from Sangaria
original, peach or strawberry flavor
GENMAICHA
green tea with roasted brown rice
FOUNTAIN SODA
coke, diet coke, sprite, iced tea, lemonade or ginger ale
HOUSEMADE SODAS
LYCHEE SODA
CALPICO SODA
YUZU SODA
MATCHA LEMONADE
GINGER LEMONADE
SNACKS
EDAMAME
house made seasoned salt / served chilled
vegan
SEAWEED SALAD
seaweed / english cucumber / sesame vinaigrette
vegan
JAPANESE POTATO SALAD
potato / carrot / cucumber / mayo
gluten free
NIPPON FRIES
togarashi / salt / miso tofu aioli
vegan
TSUKEMONO
housemade assorted seasonal pickles
vegan, gluten free
SMALL PLATES
AGE GYOZA
6 pc deep fried dumplings / kamikaze sauce
choice of chicken or veggie (vegan)
TAKOYAKI
battered octopus / japanese mayo / bulldog katsu sauce / bonito / benishoga
SALMON & AVOCADO POKE*
salmon sashimi / avocado / poke dressing / spicy mayo / greens / pickled jalapeno
gluten free
BONELESS SHORT RIBS
grilled beef short ribs / honey apple relish
N.H.K.
"Nippon Hot Karaage" fried boneless chicken / gochu sauce
CHASHU YAKI
pork belly / brussels sprouts / ajitama / ponzu glaze
PORK KATSU
panko pork cutlet / bulldog katsu sauce / spicy mustard
CHICKEN KARAAGE
japanese-style boneless fried chicken / kamikaze sauce
GRILLED SALMON
pickled mushroom / bonito / teriyaki sauce
CHICKEN TERIYAKI
grilled chicken thigh / teriyaki sauce
ROASTED EGGPLANT
miso glaze / yuzu vinaigrette / togarashi
vegan
BLISTERED SHISHITO PEPPERS
ginger tare / miso tofu aioli
vegan
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
ginger tare / crispy shallots
vegan, gluten free
ZEN RAMEN
TONKOTSU RAMEN
heritage pork bone broth / pork chashu / kikurage / ajitama* / menma / mayu
KIMCHI RAMEN
heritage pork bone broth / pork chashu / kimchi / kikurage / ajitama* / menma / mayu
MAPO TOFU MAZEMEN
brothless ramen / mushroom blend / eggplant / tofu / doubanjiang / szechuan peppercorns
TORI TANTANMEN
ginger chicken creamy paitan / szechuan spice ground chicken / kikurage / shredded cucumber / ajitama* / szechuan chili oil
contains no pork
EXTRA RAMEN TOPPINGS
CHASHU
pork belly
AJITAMA*
marinated soft boiled egg
MENMA
seasoned bamboo shoots
KIKUAGE
wood ear
TOFU STEAK
tofu steak
KIMCHI
spicy fermented cabbage
KAEDAMA
extra ramen noodles
GLUTEN FREE NOODLES**
substitute gluten free noodles
**Ramen broth, sauces & other toppings are not gluten free. Please be aware that we are not a gluten free establishment, therefore there is a chance of cross-contamination on all menu items. We cannot guarantee that some menu items are 100% gluten free. Guests are encouraged to consider this information in light of their individual dietary needs.
PAN-FRIED NOODLES
PORK CHASHU YAKISOBA
pork belly / sauteed noodles / cabbage / carrots / onions / benishoga / aonori
TOFU YAKISOBA
tofu / sauteed noodles / cabbage / carrots / onions / benishoga / aonori
vegan
CURRY & RICE BOWLS
TOFU CURRY
fried tofu steak / carrot / onion / potato / eggplant / shishito peppers
vegan
PORK KATSU CURRY
panko fried pork cutlet / carrot / onion / potato
CHICKEN KARAAGE CURRY
boneless fried chicken / carrot / onion / potato
TOFU TERIYAKI BOWL
fried tofu / teriyaki sauce / seasonal veggies / pickles
STEAK & EGG BOWL
grilled boneless beef short ribs / ponzu glaze / ajitama*
SALMON POKÉ BOWL
salmon sashimi* / avocado / poké dressing / spicy mayo / greens / pickled jalapeño
SALMON TERIYAKI BOWL
grilled salmon fillet / teriyaki sauce / seasonal veggies / pickles
CHICKEN TERIYAKI BOWL
grilled chicken thigh / teriyaki sauce / seasonal veggies / pickles
CHASHU YAKI BOWL
grilled pork belly / ponzu reduction
SIDES & PANTRY ITEMS
RICE
white or brown
vegan, gluten free
MISO SOUP
vegan dashi / aburaage / shiitake mushroom
vegan
ZEN SALAD
cabbage / carrot / tomato / cucumber / zen dressing
vegan, gluten free
KIMCHI
DISCLOSURE
*These items are raw or undercooked (or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients). Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
SMALL PLATES
EDAMAME
house seasoned salt / served chilled
vegan
TSUKEMONO
housemade assorted seasonal pickles
vegan
JAPANESE POTATO SALAD
creamy potato / carrot / cucumber / mayo
SALMON & AVOCADO POKÉ
salmon sashimi* / avocado / poké dressing / spicy mayo / greens / pickled jalapeño
CHICKEN TERIYAKI
grilled chicken thigh / gf teriyaki sauce
GRILLED SALMON TERIYAKI
pickled mushrooms / bonito / gf teriyaki sauce
RICE BOWLS
choice of white or brown rice
SALMON POKÉ BOWL
salmon sashimi* / avocado / poké dressing / spicy mayo / greens / pickled jalapeño
CHICKEN TERIYAKI BOWL
grilled chicken thigh / gf teriyaki / seasonal veggies / pickles
TOFU TERIYAKI BOWL
fried tofu / gf teriyaki sauce / seasonal veggies / pickles
vegan
SALMON TERIYAKI BOWL
grilled salmon / gf teriyaki saucce / seasonal veggies / pickles
SIDES
RICE
white or brown
vegan
ZEN SALAD
cabbage / mixed greens / carrot / tomato / zen dressing
vegan
DESSERT
MOCHI ICE CREAM
choice of green tea, strawberry or black sesame ice cream
DISCLOSURE
**NOTE: Zen Box is NOT a gluten-free establishment, therefore there is a chance of gluten cross-contamination on all menu items. We cannot guarantee that some menu items are 100% gluten free. Guests are encouraged to consider this information in light of their Individual dietary needs.
*These items are raw or undercooked (or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients). Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
HAPPY HOUR IS SERVED
Tue to Thurs 5 - 6 pm & 8 - 9 pm
Fri to Sat 5 - 6 pm & 9 - 10 pm
Please note that our Happy Hour prices are exclusively available for dine-in guests and do not apply to takeout orders. We appreciate your understanding!
HAPPY HOUR SNACKS
EDAMAME
house made seasoned salt
vegan, gluten free
SEAWEED SALAD
english cucumber / sesame vinaigrette
vegan
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
ginger tare / crispy shallots
vegan
TAKOYAKI
battered octopus / japanese mayo / bulldog katsu sauce / bonito / benishoga
AGE GYOZA
6 pc deep fried dumplings, kamikaze sauce
choice of chicken or veggie (vegan)
N.H.K. (NIPPON HOT KARAAGE)
fried boneless chicken, housemade gochu sauce
CHICKEN KARAAGE
japanese-style boneless fried chicken / kamikaze sauce
NIPPON FRIES
togarashi / salt / miso tofu aioli
vegan
RICE BOWLS
Choice of White or Brown Rice
CHICKEN TERIYAKI BOWL
grilled chicken thigh / teriyaki sauce / seasonal veggies / pickles
gf upon request
CHASHU YAKI BOWL
grilled pork belly / ponzu reduction
TOFU TERIYAKI BOWL
fried tofu / teriyaki sauce / seasonal veggies / pickles
vegan, gf upon request
ZEN RAMEN
TONKOTSU RAMEN
heritage pork bone broth / pork chashu / kikurage / ajitama* / menma / mayu
KIMCHI RAMEN
heritage pork bone broth / pork chashu / kimchi / kikurage / ajitama* / menma / mayu
DESSERT
GREEN TEA TIRAMISU*
house-made green tea tiramisu: matcha-soaked lady fingers, mascapone, matcha powder (contains raw egg)
MOCHI ICE CREAM
japanese sweet rice dumplings filled with choice of green tea, strawberry or black sesame ice cream