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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.

 

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Cherry blossom season may be behind us, but with the Dewazakura Oka it is always just a glass away. This aromatic and dry ginjo is bursting with floral aromas. With notes of cherry and melon, it is a perfect introduction to ginjo-style sake. Let this subtle beauty transport you to a moment of tranquility. . . #sake #izakaya #mpls #日本酒 #でわざくら #桜花 #吟醸酒
Cherry blossom season may be behind us, but with the Dewazakura Oka it is always just a glass away. This aromatic and dry ginjo is bursting with floral aromas. With notes of cherry and melon, it is a perfect introduction to ginjo-style sake. Let this subtle beauty transport you to a moment of tranquility. . . #sake #izakaya #mpls #日本酒 #でわざくら #桜花 #吟醸酒
Looking to beat the heat? Try our refreshingly sweet tsukemono. A rotating selection of pickeled vegetables, its the perfect snack for happy hour. Join us for our happy hour starting at 5p.m. or for late night happy hour starting at 9 p.m. #pickles #tsukemono #happyhour #zenbox #izakaya
Looking to beat the heat? Try our refreshingly sweet tsukemono. A rotating selection of pickeled vegetables, its the perfect snack for happy hour. Join us for our happy hour starting at 5p.m. or for late night happy hour starting at 9 p.m. #pickles #tsukemono #happyhour #zenbox #izakaya
Weekends are for whisky. Each bottle tells a different story. Discover the fascinating world of Japanese whisky one glass at a time. And while neat is nice, crystal clear ice from @mnpureclearice takes your on the rocks experience from nice to wow. . . #mpls #zenbox #izakaya #whisky #ice ##ウイスキー
Weekends are for whisky. Each bottle tells a different story. Discover the fascinating world of Japanese whisky one glass at a time. And while neat is nice, crystal clear ice from @mnpureclearice takes your on the rocks experience from nice to wow. . . #mpls #zenbox #izakaya #whisky #ice ##ウイスキー
Crispy and juicy, the collar is the chef’s favorite cut. Perfect for sharing, our Hamachi Kama is broiled to perfection with an ume-ponzu glaze, served with extra-umami miso-butter Job’s tears. Available exclusively on our dinner menu and in limited quantities. . . #hamachi #kama #zenbox #izakaya #mpls #dinner #焼き物
Crispy and juicy, the collar is the chef’s favorite cut. Perfect for sharing, our Hamachi Kama is broiled to perfection with an ume-ponzu glaze, served with extra-umami miso-butter Job’s tears. Available exclusively on our dinner menu and in limited quantities. . . #hamachi #kama #zenbox #izakaya #mpls #dinner #焼き物
Release your inner samurai. Shichi Hon Yari ‘Seven Spearsmen’ junmai is an assertive but controlled sake. Named after the seven lieutenants of General Hideyoshi, this delicious brew is like tasting history itself. . . #mpls #zenbox #izakaya #sake #日本酒 #七本槍
Release your inner samurai. Shichi Hon Yari ‘Seven Spearsmen’ junmai is an assertive but controlled sake. Named after the seven lieutenants of General Hideyoshi, this delicious brew is like tasting history itself. . . #mpls #zenbox #izakaya #sake #日本酒 #七本槍
Have you heard that the bird is the word? It has been a big year for this little cocktail. Even through multiple menu changes, the ‘Competitive Birdwatching’ has always made the cut. Find out why this tasty drink is so popular. . . #bourbon #cocktail #matcha #bittersweet #mpls #zenbox #izakaya
Have you heard that the bird is the word? It has been a big year for this little cocktail. Even through multiple menu changes, the ‘Competitive Birdwatching’ has always made the cut. Find out why this tasty drink is so popular. . . #bourbon #cocktail #matcha #bittersweet #mpls #zenbox #izakaya
Cherry blossom season may be behind us, but with the Dewazakura Oka it is always just a glass away. This aromatic and dry ginjo is bursting with floral aromas. With notes of cherry and melon, it is a perfect introduction to ginjo-style sake. Let this subtle beauty transport you to a moment of tranquility. . . #sake #izakaya #mpls #日本酒 #でわざくら #桜花 #吟醸酒 Looking to beat the heat? Try our refreshingly sweet tsukemono. A rotating selection of pickeled vegetables, its the perfect snack for happy hour. Join us for our happy hour starting at 5p.m. or for late night happy hour starting at 9 p.m. #pickles #tsukemono #happyhour #zenbox #izakaya Weekends are for whisky. Each bottle tells a different story. Discover the fascinating world of Japanese whisky one glass at a time. And while neat is nice, crystal clear ice from @mnpureclearice takes your on the rocks experience from nice to wow. . . #mpls #zenbox #izakaya #whisky #ice ##ウイスキー Crispy and juicy, the collar is the chef’s favorite cut. Perfect for sharing, our Hamachi Kama is broiled to perfection with an ume-ponzu glaze, served with extra-umami miso-butter Job’s tears. Available exclusively on our dinner menu and in limited quantities. . . #hamachi #kama #zenbox #izakaya #mpls #dinner #焼き物 Release your inner samurai. Shichi Hon Yari ‘Seven Spearsmen’ junmai is an assertive but controlled sake. Named after the seven lieutenants of General Hideyoshi, this delicious brew is like tasting history itself. . . #mpls #zenbox #izakaya #sake #日本酒 #七本槍 Have you heard that the bird is the word? It has been a big year for this little cocktail. Even through multiple menu changes, the ‘Competitive Birdwatching’ has always made the cut. Find out why this tasty drink is so popular. . . #bourbon #cocktail #matcha #bittersweet #mpls #zenbox #izakaya

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LOCATION

ZEN BOX IZAKAYA

602 South Washington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-332-3936

We are located at the corner of Washington & Portland Ave, less than 2 blocks away from the Guthrie Theater & Mill City Museum.

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hours

LUNCH
M-F : 11:30am - 2pm

DINNER
M-Th : 5pm - 9pm
F-Sat : 5pm - 10pm

CLOSED SUNDAY

HAPPY HOUR
M-Sat : 5pm - 6pm

LATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR
M-Th : 9pm - 10pm
F-Sat : 10pm - Midnight

 

 

KITCHEN CLOSES 15 MINS BEFORE RESTAURANT CLOSING TIME