Japanese Comfort Food

Zen Box Izakaya is a Chef Driven Ramen-Centric Izakaya by a Chef & Wife team in Downtown Minneapolis' Mill District.

The true spirit is the interaction between one another, the combination of people + food & drink + atmosphere. It is not just a destination, but a culture of its own - The Zen Box Culture.

MENUS

LUNCH & DINNER

HAPPY HOUR/LATE NIGHT

DRINKS

There are many ways to drink shochu, but when it comes to summertime oolong-hai is the best. Rich and mellow oolong is the perfect match to robust shochu, blending seamlessly for a quick thirst-quenching cocktail. . . #zenbox #izakaya #shochu #oolong #焼酎 #烏龍 #ウーロンハイ

Wine might not be the first thing that comes to mind with Japanese food, but the rich flavors of izakaya-cuisine are a great foil to wine. With a selection that is always rotating, your new favorite varietal is just a glass away. . . #zenbox #izakaya #spanishwine #vino #mencia

Baseball is America’s past time, talking about the weather is Minnesota’s. Even at the height of summer, winter is always in the back of our minds. Our new featured cocktail ‘Opus 89’ captures the freshness of summer with gin, grapefruit and falernum and matches it with the wintry iciness of mint and absinthe. Taste a different season with every sip. . . #zenbox #izakaya #gin #cocktails #satisfying

Meet Caulilini. Broccoli in texture, cauliflower in flavor, this perfect veggie is the star in our new yasaimono. Sautéed in a ginger sauce and topped with chili and sesame for an extra kick, you’ll want two orders it’s just that good. . . #izakaya #yasai #veggies #野菜もの #炒め物

“That’s gold, Jerry! Gold!” The Tamagawa Kinsho “Heart of Gold” is indeed a winner. With a silky viscosity on the palate and rich aromatics, it is a full-flavoured presence in the daiginjo class and an excellent food sake. We are always excited to bring in unique and distinct sake for your enjoyment. Try this gem before it is gone! . . #sake #izakaya #mpls #tamagawa #kinsho #大吟醸 #日本酒 #玉川

Rarely are the phrases “great with beer” and “good for your health” heard together, but then again, rarely does one hear about morokyu. A simple combination of cucumber and moromi-miso (a type of fermented barley), this crisp and salty crudité pairs perfectly with a kanpai! . . #snacks #izakaya #otsumami #morokyu #もろきゅう