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Zen Box Izakaya, Minneapolis, MN
Zen Box Izakaya, Minneapolis, MN
Zen Box Izakaya, Minneapolis, MN
Zen Box Izakaya, Minneapolis, MN
Zen Box - Zen Box Izakaya, Minneapolis, MN

Zen Box Izakaya

4.6
4.6
497 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
602 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Neighborhood gem
A Ramen-centric Izakaya owned by Chef & Wife in Downtown Minneapolis' Mill District.

We are devoted to the pleasures of Craft Ramen & Japanese comfort food.
Zen Box Izakaya is THE place for ‘Good Food, Good Drinks and Good Company’.
Established since 2011.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Tapas / Small Plates, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:00pm. Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am.
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    John Ng
  • Private party facilities
    Available for groups up to 25-50.We can host sit-down dinners, buffet-style meals, or cocktail hour. We have unique seating options, atmosphere and privacy levels, whether your event is birthday party, business meeting, holiday party or corporate functions. The choice is up to you!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / North Loop
  • Cross street
    Portland Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking: You can find metered parking along Washington & Portland all of the meters are $1.00 per hour, payable with Credit Cards. Meters are free after 10:00pm daily. Let us know if you need change.<br /><br />Ramp Parking: There are several parking ramps and surface parking lot nearby which range in price from $1.50 on evenings & weekends to $4/first hour on weekdays.
  • Public transit
    Metro Transit Lightrail: Metrodome Station. Metro Transit Bus No. 7 & 22
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 497 people are saying

Zen Box Izakaya reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

497 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere makes you feel like you're at a large Japanese street stall, the food is easy to eat, affordable, and not so "Wild" that even a person with a limited palette couldn't find something on the menu to enjoy! My brother is Korean and I've been eating Asian foods daily since I was a little boy and the food was fantastic, my Wife who only eats meat and american Junk-food still loved the Gyudon and Sashimi, despite being nervous to try them at first. The drinks selection is authentic and enjoyable, I highly recommend getting a Shochu Chu-hai whenever possible, it will change your mind on how alcohol SHOULD taste! For my wife's birthday date I ordered Edamame, Sashimi, Maguro Poke, Tonkatsu Ramen, Japanese Wings, Gyu Donburri, Thin slices of seared beef (can't remember the name, and a Cocktail for both me and my wife - we left the restaurant full to bursting and very happy, and it all cost about $91 before tip!

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  2. SamM

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had teriyaki chicken and the ramen. Both very tasty. The brussels sprouts and gyoza were also very good. Great atmosphere here. Lunch bento box specials are also very good.

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  3. jsimen22

    Minneapolis11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 22, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great energy and wonderful people working here. Food is tasty and creative.

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  4. Bill247

    Minneapolis38 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 21, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ramen was top notch. Enjoyed the variety of options.

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  5. DLCh3v VIP

    Minneapolis5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food as always! Ramen is the best in town!

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  6. StephanieP VIP

    Denver7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 13, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Zen Box Izakaya has great food and service, my only complaint is that the tables are too close together; I felt like I was sitting with the table next to me. I guess it just made it more Japanese!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 12, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Kimchi Ramen was good. Teriyaki chicken rice bowl had no flavor.

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  8. VivianM VIP

    Minneapolis34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 4, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Japanese comfort food of the very best quality! We started with a fun cocktail and went on to small plates including veggie dumplings and a tasty salad. We had veggie noodles that were flavorful and amazing. The check was surprisingly moderate. My daughter suggested the restaurant but I will certainly be back!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 3, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This is Japanese comfort food at its finest. It's NOT a sushi bar, so bring an open mind and a sense of adventure and you'll have an outstanding dining experience.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis1 review

    3.0

    Dined on September 29, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Ramen broth is rather thick. Noodles are too thin for my liking. Fun experience though.

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Zen Box Izakaya is rated 4.6 stars by 497 OpenTable diners.

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602 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Portland Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / North Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:00pm. Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am.
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Tapas / Small Plates, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking: You can find metered parking along Washington & Portland all of the meters are $1.00 per hour, payable with Credit Cards. Meters are free after 10:00pm daily. Let us know if you need change.<br /><br />Ramp Parking: There are several parking ramps and surface parking lot nearby which range in price from $1.50 on evenings & weekends to $4/first hour on weekdays.
  • Public transit
    Metro Transit Lightrail: Metrodome Station. Metro Transit Bus No. 7 & 22
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    John Ng
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Available for groups up to 25-50.We can host sit-down dinners, buffet-style meals, or cocktail hour. We have unique seating options, atmosphere and privacy levels, whether your event is birthday party, business meeting, holiday party or corporate functions. The choice is up to you!
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