Zen Box Izakaya Review

The Ramen kits they put together are awesome! It's not like eating at the restaurant but dang they know how to put it together. I live about a half hour away so the fact it is designed to be reheated at home is perfect! The gyoza reheated in the air fryer (my new reheating method of choice for anything non liquid) were excellent and that potato salad is something special! Give them a try you won't be disappointed!

I ordered the mapo tofu mazemen and the flavor was good, though it was beyond salty. It seemed like they used silken tofu, it was so soft and mushy. Not a great pairing with eggplant, which is mushy by itself. I could overlook those things if it weren t for the dish being absolutely soaked in oil. I could barely eat it.

It is a small Izagaya style restaurant, a lot of drink selections and a small menu. The donburi and ramen and not very authentic but very good in their own ways. A lot of small plates to choose from. Will definitely come back if in the area. The prices are reasonable.

It's hard to adapt to the new times but their product is enjoyable.

The staff was very friendly, the selection was pretty good. The ramen had great flavor, served with an egg like expected, and the alcohol that I tried was quite good (sake and beer). Would definitely go back.

Showing some love for my favorite Ramen spot during this difficult time for restaurants. <3 I've been going to Zen Box since they first opened. I can still remember thinking FINALLY Minneapolis has a Ramen spot! 8 years later and its still the restaurant i visit most often, usually on a weekend when they'd do a Ramen special. This is a spot where you can really feel the love and commitment the owners have to not only making great food, but creating a welcoming environment. I'm looking forward to the day i can walk through the doors and hear Irasshaimase!

We love hanging out. Last night we visited this excellent place which friends recommended to us. We had a lovely evening there with delicious meal and a professional team and a talented chef. We put this venue in our list and we shall surely return very soon. We highly recommend.

Excellent ramen and very nice service. Nice, chill Japanese comfort food restaurant. As of now (covid) it is an outdoor only restaurant. There is about 10 tables on the sidewalk and street. You order and pay through your phone, but there is plenty of servers around to help out. The ramen was delicious and well done. Perfect soft boiled eggs, meat and broth was great. Nice spice in the kimchi ramen. Decent selection of sake and beer...but not huge. Will be back again.

I often take my friends to this place with my highest recommendations. I go to this restaurant often. I get very good feedback from my friends. The meals are fantastic and the crew is generous and cooperative. always when we go to this place we pass a pleasing evening. highly recommended.