Zen Asian Sushi Bar & Grill Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Zen Asian Sushi Bar & Grill, where culinary fusion takes center stage in a vibrant yet casual setting. Located in the heart of Denver, this restaurant offers a delightful mix of Asian-inspired dishes that cater to all palates, including numerous vegan and vegetarian options.
Start with crispy spring rolls or indulge in the savory potstickers that promise to transport your taste buds. The Zen Lettuce Wraps feature marinated chicken harmoniously paired with a sweet Asian dipping sauce, a must-try for anyone seeking a burst of flavor. For seafood lovers, their coconut shrimp and crispy crab wontons provide a perfect blend of textures and tastes.
Complement your meal with refreshing sushi-grade ahi salad or the comforting Tom Kha Gai soup, rich in flavors that reflect authentic Asian cuisine. Whether dining in or enjoying takeout, Zen Asian Sushi Bar & Grill is your go-to destination for a memorable meal experience.
Appetizer
Scrispy Spring Roll (4pc)
shredded vegetables wrapped in a crispy delicate pancake
Edamame
steamed soy beans tossed with kosher salt
Potstickers
hand wrapped dumplings filled with pork and wok'd vegetables, served pan seared with seasoned soy dipping sauce
Coconut Shrimp (5pc)
shrimp breaded with coconut flakes
Vegetable Tempura (7pc)
lotus root, taro, sweet potato, broccoli and pumpkin
Chicken Tempura
(2pc) chicken and (5pc) vegetable tempura
Shrimp Tempura
(2pc) shrimp and (5pc) vegetable tempura
Hicken Satay
marinated chicken served with peanut red curry sauce
Zen Lettuce Wraps
marinated chicken wok'd with water chestnuts, onion, and thai basil, served with a sweet asian dipping sauce
Calamari
tender calamari tossed in spicy aioli and sweet chili sauce
Crispy Crab Wontons
hand wrapped wontons filled with real crab, cream cheese, and vegetables, topped with sweet citrus chili sauce
Asian Nachos
seasoned wonton chips covered with cheese, chicken, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, hoisin bbq sauce, wasabi sour cream and asian guacamole
Black Orchid Ahi
blackened sushi grade ahi, asian slaw and spicy soy mustard
Baked Green Mussels
baked with japanese spicy mayonnaise and topped with tobiko
Yakika
grilled whole squid
Fried Kaki
oysters deep fried style
House Salad
mixed greens served with peanut dressing
Seaweed Salad
seaweed on a bed of spring mix garnished with cucumbers and tomatoes
Raspberry Spinach Salad
fresh spinach tossed with marinated chicken, candied walnuts, blue cheese, and strawberries tossed in raspberry dressing
Seared Ahi Salad
sesame crusted sushi grade ahi served with mixed greens, red bell peppers, and cilantro in miso ginger vinaigrette
Kung Fu Chicken Salad
grilled marinated chicken tossed with blue cheese, mixed greens, red bell peppers, tomatoes, and cilantro in peanut sauce
Salads
Soups
Tom Kha Gai
diced chicken, tomatoes, mushrooms, and thai basil in a green curry coconut broth
Longevity Chicken and Rice Soup
spicy chicken broth, diced chicken, jasmine rice, cilantro, and green onions
Miso Soup
zen's flavorful rendition of this classic japanese soup
Egg Drop Soup
wispy beaten eggs, peas, tofu, and carrots
Sandon Hot and Sour Soup
traditional style
Green Curry
sugar snap peas tomatoes, red and green peppers, onions, and basil
Panang Curry
yellow curry sauce, cooked with coconut milk, basil, bell peppers, tomato and onions
Peanut Sauce Curry
Thai Curries
Flat Breads
Mongolian
sliced filet mignon, roasted red peppers, red onions, cheddar jack cheese and spicy aioli
Braised Duck
braised duck, onions, drunken cabbage, and cheddar jack cheese
Crispy Thai Chicken
bone-in chicken served with curry sauce
Sweet and Spicy Thai Crispy Chicken
bone-in chicken served with zen's special sauce
Grilled Lime Pepper Shrimp
jumbo shrimp, topped with butter and lime pepper seasoning
Crispy Duck
bone-in marinated duck with authentic chinese spices; served with steamed vegetables and peanut sauce
Mongolian Triple Delight
chicken, beef, and shrimp stir-fried with green and red onions served on a bed of broccoli
Sesame Double Delight
shrimp and chicken lightly fried then tossed in sweet and spicy sesame sauce; served on a bed of steamed vegetables
One Night in Bangkok
breaded soft shell crabs on steamed vegetable served with spicy peanut curry
Seafood Bird Nest
fresh scallops, shrimp, fish, crab, sauteéd vegetables in garlic white sauce
Zen Specials
From the Wok
Spicy Desert Princess
fresh vegetables, thai basil and mint in peanut-red curry sauce
General Lee's
wok'd with red bell peppers, green onions, carrots and thai basil in a sweet and spicy garlic soy sauce
Orange Peel Crispy
sweet citrus soy sauce, freshly grated orange zest, served over crispy spinach
Tnt Crispy
wok'd with broccoli, green onions and blue cheese in a fiery red chili sauce
Honey Walnut
wok'd with mushrooms and a creamy honey sauce and topped with candied walnuts
Zen Buddha's Feast
wok'd with asparagus, green beans, sugar snap peas, mushrooms, and red onions with a hint of thai basil
Zen's Seafood Hot Pot
the freshest seafood simmered with exotic asian spices in savory green curry coconut broth
Kung Pao
wok'd with onion, red bell peppers, broccoli, dried chilies, and roasted peanuts in spicy red chili-soy sauce
Sesame Chicken
crispy tender chicken tossed in sweet and spicy sesame glaze
Royal Chicken
chicken breast sautéed with cashews, red and green peppers, onion, sugar snap peas, and asparagus
Chicken Teriyaki
marinated grilled chicken over steamed vegetables with teriyaki sauce
Basil Chicken
chicken, bell pepper, and bok choy stir-fried in brown spicy sauce
Chicken
Beef
Filet Mignon Whiskey Beef
marinated grilled filet mignon with garlic and black pepper, topped with teriyaki sauce
Sriracha Beef
onions, green onions, broccoli and filet mignon stir-fried in the all famous sriracha chili sauce
Pepper Steak
sliced filet mignon, bell peppers, onions, sugar snap peas, and asparagus
Jalapeno Steak
sliced filet mignon, stir-fried with jalapenos, bell peppers, onions, snow peas, and asparagus
Beef and Broccoli
sliced filet mignon wok'd with fresh broccoli in a ginger garlic sauce
Mongolian Beef
tender filet mignon with onions in a garlic ginger soy sauce
Tomato Beef
sliced filet mignon wok'd with tomato, red bell pepper, red onion, green onion in our special s.o.s. sauce
Pepper-Seared Beef
sliced filet wok'd with fresh broccoli in a sesame ginger garlic sauce
Sesame Tofu
golden tofu in sweet and spicy sesame sauce; served on steamed vegetables
Veggie Deluxe
an array of vegetables and tofu sautéed in brown sauce
Szechuan Eggplant
eggplant stir-fried in a spicy szechuan sauce with bell peppers, broccoli and sugar snap peas
Vegetable Tempura
mixed vegetables: taro, lotus root, sweet potato, broccoli and pumpkin; lightly battered with tempura sauce
Vegetable
Seafood
Sesame Shrimp
crispy shrimp covered with sweet spicy sesame glaze, served on steamed vegetables
Shrimp Teriyaki
marinated grilled shrimp, steam vegetables with teriyaki sauce
Basil Shrimp
shrimp, bok choy, and bell peppers, in brown spicy sauce
Honey Miso Halibut
fresh halibut pan seared with honey glaze; served with a side of broccoli
Thai Basil Tuna
lightly seared tuna on top of basil, celery, onion, bell peppers and asparagus in spicy sauce (tuna can be served rare, medium or well-done)
Fish
Sizzling Platters
Surf and Turf
sliced filet mignon, tender shrimp, asparagus, sweet peas, onions, mushrooms and thai basil, served sizzling in a seasoned soy sauce
Buttered Curry Chicken and Pork
blackened chicken, pork tenderloin, and fresh vegetables wok'd in a red curry butter and served sizzling
Japanese Salmon
fresh wok'd salmon served sizzling with asparagus, broccoli and chilli garlic glaze sauce
Sizzling Spinach and Beef
sliced filet mignon, spinach, asparagus, and red pepper served sizzling in a chili soy sauce
Pad Thai
rice noodles with shrimp, chicken, egg, fresh vegetables, and chopped peanuts in a sweet tamarind chili sauce
Yaki Udon
udon noodles, broccoli, sugar snap peas, and mushrooms in a spicy chili- soy sauce
Lo Mein
yakisoba or soba noodles wok'd with special soy sauce
Drunken Noodles
wok'd wide rice noodles with spicy sauce, basil leaves, onions and bean sprouts
Chef Fu's Fried Rice
jasmine rice stir-fried with a mixture of fresh vegetables and eggs in chef fu's secret sauce
Thai Fried Rice
curry flavored rice with vegetables, eggs, cashew, pineapple, chicken and shrimp
Basil Fried Rice
chicken, shrimp, egg, chopped jalapeno and basil *can also be made with choice of meat
Peking Duck Noodles
braised duck wok'd with yaki udon noodles and fresh vegetables in zen's sweet and spicy sauce
Noodles and Rice
Classic Favorites
Hearty Meatloaf
homemade meatloaf with savory asian gravy served with wasabi mashed potatoes and szechuan green beans
Loaded Sliders
tender sliced filet mignon with blue cheese and onions in a garlic ginger soy sauce, topped with bacon, lettuce and tomato, served with garlic parmesan fries
Mussels
fresh mussels simmered in a green curry coconut broth
Ahi Tuna Tacos
three tacos filled with marinated sushi grade ahi, onions, and asian slaw
Tnt Chicken Tacos
three tacos filled with chicken, blue cheese, tai chili sauce, asian slaw, and asian salsa
Republic of Tea Fresh Brewed Tea
Republic of Tea Flavored Hot Tea
Republic of Tea Flavored Bottle Tea
Thai Iced Tea
Coffee
Fresh Limeade
Limeade Arnold Palmer
Strawberry Limeade
Pepsi Products
Ramune Japanese Soda
Non Alcoholic Beverages
Desserts
Green Tea Ice Cream
Banana Caramel Spring Roll
a decadent spring roll filled with banana cheesecake and dusted with cinnamon sugar, served with fresh strawberries, caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream
Chocolate Volcano
flourless chocolate cake served warm and topped with fresh strawberries, vanilla bean ice cream and raspberry sauce
Mochi Ice Cream (3pc)
pounded sticky rice with an ice cream filling flavors: vanilla, mango, green tea, chocolate, red bean, strawberry, mango
Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut, Columbia Valley, Washington
Sparkling Wine
White Wine
Mouton Cadet 2013, Rose Bordeaux, France
Clean Slate, 2013 Riesling Mosel-Saar Ruwer, Germany
Cadet D'oc, 2011 Moscato France
Thorny Rose, 2012 Pinot Grigio Columbia Valley, Washington
La Crema, 2012 Pinot Gris Monterey, California
Vitiano Bianco, 2013 White Blend Umbria, Italy
Primal Roots, 2010 White Blend California
Kim Crawford, 2013 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand
Murphy-Goode 'The Fume', 2012 Sauvignon Blanc North Coast, California
Four Vines 'Naked', 2012 Unoaked Chardonnay Santa Barbara, California
Mark West 2012, Pinot Noir California
Hogue 2012, Merlot Columbia Valley, Washington
Thorny Rose 2011, Red Blend Columbia Valley, Washington
High Note 'Elevated' 2011, Malbec Mendoza, Argentina
Edmeades 2011, Zinfandel Mendocino, California
Cryptic 2011, Red Blend California
Paso Creek, 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles, California
Red Wine
Hot Sake
Oz Eki
Purple Haze
Sake Bomb
Copper Ale
our house brew, clean, hoppy, caramel
Lemongrass Wheat Ale
fresh fruit, citrus, light tartness
Widmer Bros. Seasonal Ale
changes with the season
Sapporo Rice Lager
clean, crisp, balanced sweetness
Coors Light
light-bodied, light malt and hops
Featured Tap
ever-changing, always awesome
Draft Beer
Craft or Canned Beer
Avery 'White Rascal'
belgian style wheat citrus, banana, coriander
'Sweaty Betty' Blonde Ale
clean and refreshing, light citrus notes
Breckenridge Vanilla Porter
thick and creamy with vanilla and chocolate
Deschutes 'Chainbreaker' White Ipa
citrus, nutty spice, hoppy finish
Deschutes 'Obsidian' Stout
creamy, roasted barley, espresso
Great Divide 'Denver' Pale Ale
well-balanced hops and malt
Odell '90 Shilling' Scottish Ale
sweet, toasty malts and citrusy hops
Tommy Knocker 'Pick Axe' Ipa
bold hops, tropical fruits, herbs
Budweiser
crisp, light hops, faint nuttiness
Bud Light
light-bodied, light malt and hops
Corona
crisp, refresing, mild malt, faint hops
Kirin Ichiban Lager (22oz)
clean and crisp, mild malts
Michelob Ultra
crisp, light, refreshing
Sapporo Rice Lager (22oz)
clean, crisp, balanced sweetness
Tsing Tao Lager (22oz)
sweet malt, grassy grains, herbal hops
Domestic & Import Beer
Cold Sake
Hakushika
Karatamba
Snow Beauty
under filtered sake
Hauna-Kohaku
plum sake
Purple Hazetini
raspberry vodka, raspberry liqueur, and sake
Cosmopolitan
citrus vodka, triple sec, fresh lime, and a splash of cranberry
Lemon Drop
citrus vodka, triple sec, and fresh lime
Appletini
vodka and apple liqeur
Fuzzy Navel
vodka, orange juice, and peach schnapps
Lychee Martini
lychee vodka and lychee syrup
Frozen Thai Mai
cruzan mango, pineapple and light rums, tropical juices, served frozen with a swirl of cruzan black strap rum
Refresh
skyy infusions moscato grape vodka, barkeep lavender spice bitters, fresh lemon, sparkling water
Forbidden Dragon
cruzan pineapple rum, muddled lime, fresh mint, pineapple juice, served tableside with a sidecar of pernod absinthe
Toledo 75
tanqueray gin, st. germain elderflower liqueur, topped with domaine ste. michelle brut
Temptation
absolut orient apple, hum botanical liqueur, fresh lemon
Spice and Everything Nice
milagro silver tequila, st. germain elderflower liqueur, pineapple juice, fresh jalapeno
Zen's Ginger
lime margarita-espolon reposado tequila, patron citron, house made ginger-lime syrup
Bee's Sting
buffalo trace bourbon, thai chili-infused honey, watermelon syrup, fresh lemon
Ghost of Manhattan
jim beam jacob's ghost white whiskey, luxardo maraschino liqueur, fee brothers grapefruit bitters