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Japanese Comfort Food

 
 

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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As humans, we eat with our eyes first. In the Japanese culinary tradition this is a mandate. With cocktails, we use the same approach to guess what a specific cocktail might taste like. A red cocktail might be fruity; yellow, light and lemony. Golden brown, served up? Definitely stirred and strong. But what about crystal clear? You'll just have to try our weekly featured cocktail to find out. . . "Color Theory" - Rujero Singani / Dolin Blanc Vermouth / Umeshu / Saler's / Crude 'Rizzo' Bitters . . Join us for dinner and happy hour at 5 PM this weekend. Everyone could use a little izakaya. Zen Box is the one-stop shop for ramen, cocktails, and a wide selection of sake. #rujero #singani #vermouth #umeshu #cocktails #izakaya #mpls #craftcocktails
As humans, we eat with our eyes first. In the Japanese culinary tradition this is a mandate. With cocktails, we use the same approach to guess what a specific cocktail might taste like. A red cocktail might be fruity; yellow, light and lemony. Golden brown, served up? Definitely stirred and strong. But what about crystal clear? You'll just have to try our weekly featured cocktail to find out. . . "Color Theory" - Rujero Singani / Dolin Blanc Vermouth / Umeshu / Saler's / Crude 'Rizzo' Bitters . . Join us for dinner and happy hour at 5 PM this weekend. Everyone could use a little izakaya. Zen Box is the one-stop shop for ramen, cocktails, and a wide selection of sake. #rujero #singani #vermouth #umeshu #cocktails #izakaya #mpls #craftcocktails
This weekend special ramen was inspired by one of the most popular miso dish in Japan! Tonjiru Tsukemen: Pork & Dashi Double Broth/ Shoi Koji Pork Belly/ Gobo/ Ume Turnip/ Tempura Shiitake/Ajitama/ Apple Miso Tare/ Ginger infused Pork Oil/ Temomi Noodles ( this Fri & Sat, serving at 5pm) . . #mpls #weekend #special #ramen #craftramen #foodie #mplsfoodie #mnfoodie #Tojiru #Tsukemen
This weekend special ramen was inspired by one of the most popular miso dish in Japan! Tonjiru Tsukemen: Pork & Dashi Double Broth/ Shoi Koji Pork Belly/ Gobo/ Ume Turnip/ Tempura Shiitake/Ajitama/ Apple Miso Tare/ Ginger infused Pork Oil/ Temomi Noodles ( this Fri & Sat, serving at 5pm) . . #mpls #weekend #special #ramen #craftramen #foodie #mplsfoodie #mnfoodie #Tojiru #Tsukemen
Fresh Organic Hakurei Turnip from @twinorganics, just in time for our this weekend special ramen. . . #mpls #localfood #fresh #organic #weekend #special #ramen #delicious
Fresh Organic Hakurei Turnip from @twinorganics, just in time for our this weekend special ramen. . . #mpls #localfood #fresh #organic #weekend #special #ramen #delicious
Ingredients and process are big part of what Chef John believes of his award winning ramen. 📷by: @the_restaurant_project @eliesajohnson . . #Mpls #Ramen #MNchef #Expert #bowlofsoul #MN #BestRamen
Ingredients and process are big part of what Chef John believes of his award winning ramen. 📷by: @the_restaurant_project @eliesajohnson . . #Mpls #Ramen #MNchef #Expert #bowlofsoul #MN #BestRamen
#Repost @sarahdope ・・・ The Crayfish Kaisen Ramen, this weekend's special at @zenboxizakaya! 😍😋 // Chicken seafood paitan, crayfish, ume chicken, baby corn, pea sprouts, ajitama, crispy vermicelli, ebi furikake, gyokai tare, ebi-infused chicken oil, sun noodle's wavy noodles. 👌🏽 @ramenarchitect
#Repost @sarahdope ・・・ The Crayfish Kaisen Ramen, this weekend's special at @zenboxizakaya! 😍😋 // Chicken seafood paitan, crayfish, ume chicken, baby corn, pea sprouts, ajitama, crispy vermicelli, ebi furikake, gyokai tare, ebi-infused chicken oil, sun noodle's wavy noodles. 👌🏽 @ramenarchitect
Crayfish Kaisen Ramen: Crayfish with Ebi Furikake / Umeboshi Chicken / Sweet Shoyu Baby Corn / Fresh Pea Sprouts / Chicken & Seafood Broth. Loaded with Umami for tonight! Hope to see you at 5pm! # . . #mpls #weekend #special #ramen #saturdaynight #foodie #mplsfoodies #umami
As humans, we eat with our eyes first. In the Japanese culinary tradition this is a mandate. With cocktails, we use the same approach to guess what a specific cocktail might taste like. A red cocktail might be fruity; yellow, light and lemony. Golden brown, served up? Definitely stirred and strong. But what about crystal clear? You'll just have to try our weekly featured cocktail to find out. . . "Color Theory" - Rujero Singani / Dolin Blanc Vermouth / Umeshu / Saler's / Crude 'Rizzo' Bitters . . Join us for dinner and happy hour at 5 PM this weekend. Everyone could use a little izakaya. Zen Box is the one-stop shop for ramen, cocktails, and a wide selection of sake. #rujero #singani #vermouth #umeshu #cocktails #izakaya #mpls #craftcocktails This weekend special ramen was inspired by one of the most popular miso dish in Japan! Tonjiru Tsukemen: Pork & Dashi Double Broth/ Shoi Koji Pork Belly/ Gobo/ Ume Turnip/ Tempura Shiitake/Ajitama/ Apple Miso Tare/ Ginger infused Pork Oil/ Temomi Noodles ( this Fri & Sat, serving at 5pm) . . #mpls #weekend #special #ramen #craftramen #foodie #mplsfoodie #mnfoodie #Tojiru #Tsukemen Fresh Organic Hakurei Turnip from @twinorganics, just in time for our this weekend special ramen. . . #mpls #localfood #fresh #organic #weekend #special #ramen #delicious Ingredients and process are big part of what Chef John believes of his award winning ramen. 📷by: @the_restaurant_project @eliesajohnson . . #Mpls #Ramen #MNchef #Expert #bowlofsoul #MN #BestRamen #Repost @sarahdope ・・・ The Crayfish Kaisen Ramen, this weekend's special at @zenboxizakaya! 😍😋 // Chicken seafood paitan, crayfish, ume chicken, baby corn, pea sprouts, ajitama, crispy vermicelli, ebi furikake, gyokai tare, ebi-infused chicken oil, sun noodle's wavy noodles. 👌🏽 @ramenarchitect
Crayfish Kaisen Ramen: Crayfish with Ebi Furikake / Umeboshi Chicken / Sweet Shoyu Baby Corn / Fresh Pea Sprouts / Chicken & Seafood Broth. Loaded with Umami for tonight! Hope to see you at 5pm! # . . #mpls #weekend #special #ramen #saturdaynight #foodie #mplsfoodies #umami

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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