Zen Box Izakaya Menu
Welcome to Zen Box Izakaya, a hidden gem in Minneapolis that promises a culinary journey through Japan. Specializing in tapas and ramen, this vibrant eatery offers a diverse menu that caters to every palate, including soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian options.
- Bento boxes feature mouthwatering choices, from bone-in short ribs to atsuage tofu.
- Indulge in comforting rice and noodle dishes like the pork chashu donburi and Japanese curry.
- Appetizers like takoyaki and blistered shishito peppers make for delightful starters.
The ambiance is cozy, capturing the essence of a traditional izakaya with friendly service. The standout reviews highlight the creamy veggie ramen and crispy chicken gyozas. Be sure to visit during happy hour for specials that elevate this already fantastic dining experience!
Lunch Small Plates
Edamame Lunch
Lava salt, charred seaweed, sansho pepper.
Morokyu Lunch
English cucumber, moromi miso.
Tsukemono Lunch
Assorted seasonal pickles.
Seaweed Salad Lunch
Seaweed, English cucumber pickles, sesame vinaigrette.
Asparagus Salad Lunch
Daikon, pickled red onion, nori vinaigrette.
Hiyashi Soba Salad Lunch
Buckwheat soba, edamame, greens, miso sesame vinaigrette.
Maguro Poke Lunch
Raw yellowfin tuna, yuzu, avocado, greens.
Aburi Salmon Lunch
Torched raw salmon, pickles, lava salt, ponzu.
Sashimi Lunch
Raw tuna or salmon or hamachi.
Takoyaki Lunch
Battered octopus, japanese mayo, bulldog katsu sauce, bonito, benishoga.
Age Gyoza Lunch
Deep-fried dumplings, shoga ninniku tare. Choose chicken or veggie.
Atsuage Tofu Lunch
Tofu steak, kinoko, greens, ginger tare.
Grilled Salmon Lunch
Pickled mushroom, bonito, teriyaki.
Chicken Karaage Lunch
Japanese-style boneless fried chicken, shoga ninniku tare.
Tonkatsu Lunch
Panko crusted pork cutlet, bulldog katsu sauce.
Short Ribs Lunch
Grilled bone-in beef short ribs, morokyu.
Short Ribs Bento Lunch
Bone-in beef short ribs.
Maguro Poke Bento Lunch
Raw tuna.
Salmon Teriyaki Bento Lunch
Chicken Karaage Bento Lunch
Atsuage Tofu Bento Lunch
Chicken Teriyaki Bento Lunch
Lunch Bento
Lunch Rice and Noodle
Pork Chashu Donburi Lunch
Braised pork belly, greens, pickles.
Beef Donburi Lunch
Seared beef steak, teriyaki, greens, pickles.
Chicken Teriyaki Donburi Lunch
Grilled chicken thigh, greens, pickles.
Tofu Donburi Lunch
Tofu steak, teriyaki, greens, pickles.
Japanese-Style Curry Lunch
Veggie curry, pork katsu curry, chicken karaage curry.
Pork Yakisoba Lunch
Sauteed ramen, pork belly, assorted vegetables, yakisoba tare, japanese mayo.
White Rice Lunch
Brown Rice Lunch
Miso Soup Lunch
Kimchi Lunch
Lunch Sides
Snacks
Edamame
Lava salt, charred seaweed, sansho pepper.
Morokyu
English cucumber, moromi miso.
Seaweed Salad
Seaweed, English cucumber, pickles, sesame vinaigrette.
Sashimi
Raw tuna or salmon or hamachi.
Takoyaki
Battered octopus, japanese mayo, bulldog katsu sauce, bonito, benishoga.
Tsukemono
Assorted seasonal pickles.
Blistered Shishito Peppers
Miso tofu aioli, soy crumbs.
Age Gyoza
Deep-fried dumplings, shoga ninniku tare. Choose chicken or veggie.
Maguro Poke
Raw yellowfin tuna, yuzu, avocado, greens.
Aburi Salmon
Torched raw salmon, pickles, lava salt, ponzu.
Shio Koji Gyu Tataki
Raw. Seared rare beef, shio koji, ponzu oroshi.
Asparagus Salad
Daikon, pickled red onion, nori vinaigrette.
Atsuage Tofu
Tofu steak, kinoko, greens, ginger tare.
Imo
Sweet potato, gobo, greens, gochu glaze.
Hiyashi Soba Salad
Buckwheat soba, edamame, greens, miso sesame vinaigrette.
Hamachi Kama
Grilled yellowtail collar, hato mugi ponzu, miso butter.
Saba No Shioyaki
Grilled mackerel, ponzu oroshi.
Grilled Salmon
Pickled mushroom, bonito, teriyaki.
Short Ribs
Grilled bone-in beef short ribs, morokyu.
Buta No Kimchi
Sauteed pork belly, kimchi, onsen tamago.
Tantan Chicken Wings
Sesame, szechuan peppercorn, chili.
Tonkatsu
Panko crusted pork cutlet, bulldog katsu sauce.
Buta No Kakuni
Braised pork belly, daikon, soy egg.
Kinoko Itame
Seasonal mushrooms, natto butter.
Brussels Sprouts
Miso tofu aioli, togarashi, crispy shallots.
Chicken Karaage
Japanese-style boneless fried chicken, shoga ninniku tare.
Ika Fry
Battered squid, sweet chilli mayo.
Avocado Tempura
Chili honey mayo.
Natto Omelette
Fermented soybean, eggs.
Small Plates
Rice and Noodle
Pork Chashu Donburi
Braised pork belly, greens, pickles.
Beef Donburi
Seared beef steak, teriyaki, greens, pickles.
Chicken Teriyaki Donburi
Grilled chicken thigh, greens, pickles.
Tofu Donburi
Tofu steak, teriyaki, greens, pickles.
Pork Yakisoba
Sauteed ramen, pork belly, assorted vegetables, yakisoba tare, japanese mayo.
