Zen Modern Asian Bistro Menu – San Diego, CA

Type : Asian restaurant

Location : San Diego, CA

Located in Carmel Mountain, Zen Modern Asian Bistro is the cultivation of a family’s love for sharing their passion for cooking Established in April 2016, Zen Modern Asian Bistro strives to bring innovative fusion foods alongside traditional Asian cuisine, especially authentic Taiwanese to bring the best of both worlds to your table. Hailing from Taiwan, our head chef Henry Yang has spent over 40 years in culinary pursuits. He has honed his craft with time spent in Thailand as well as provinces ranging across China and its major culinary hubs. Some of his noteworthy achievements include the wildly successful Mr. Charlie’s Fortune Cookie.

Casual counter-serve locale offering Asian fusion, wok-fried dishes & sushi amid basic decor. Based on 419 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Zen Modern Asian Bistro 92128

Address:
13510 Sabre Springs Pkwy Ste. 103, San Diego, CA 92128

Phone: (858) 216-1068

Website: https://www.zenmodernasian.com/

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Hours

Friday 10 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
10 AM–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 10 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–9 PM
Thursday 10 AM–9 PM

Menu

CATERING
Asian Riblet
Riblets marinated in asian spices; glazed with house-made asian bbq sauce. 30 pieces.
$60.00
Noodles And Rice
10 x 12 x 2 TrayStyle Options: Mandarin Fried Rice, Kimchi Fried Rice, Yang Chow Fried Rice, Classic Chow Mein, Chow Fun, Drunken Noodle, Pad Thai, K.O. Noodle (+$7.50).
Edamame
Choice of steamed, garlic soy or spicy garlic. ( 10 x 12 x 1.5 tray)
$30.00
Wok Classics
10 x 12 x 2 TraySauce choices: Black Pepper, Broccoli Stir-fry, General Tso, Kung Pao, Mongolian, Mapo Tofu, Orange, Sweet Chili, Sweet & Sour, Thai Coconut Curry, White Wine, Teriyaki, Hanzo, Lobster SauceServed with your choice of white or brown rice
Edamame Kale Salad
Kale spring mix, cabbage, edamame, cucumber, avocado, tossed in a Japanese roasted creamy sesame dressing. Topped with wonton strips.
$13.00
Salt & Pepper Wings
Lightly dusted wings, spice blend, sun-dried chili peppers. 40 pieces
$104.00
Veggie Spring Roll
Crispy spring rolls filled with assorted vegetable. 40 pieces.
$55.00
Zen Wings
Lightly dusted wings, house spices, black pepper, onions, garlic, and scallions. 40 pieces.
$104.00
Party Tray A
40 Pieces Total:Albacore Nigiri – 8 PcsHamachi Nigiri – 4 PcsSalmon Nigiri – 8 PcsTuna Nigiri – 8 PcsScallop Nigiri – 4 PcsShrimp Nigiri – 8 Pcs
$156.00
Party Tray B
62 PiecesRainbow RollDragon RollGreat Wall RollSalmon Lemon RollHawaiian RollCrunchy RollShrimp Tempura RollChef Special Roll
$113.00
Party Tray C
38 Total PiecesAlbacore Nigiri- 4 pcsSalmon Nigiri- 4 pcsTuna Nigiri- 4 pcsScallop Nigiri-4 pcsShrimp Nigiri-4 pcsSnow Krab Roll – 16 pcs
$94.00
Party Tray D
60 Total PiecesSnow Krab 16 PcsSpicy Tuna 16 PcsShrimp Tempura 12 PcsPhiladelphia 16 Pcs
$79.00
Party Tray E
54 Total PiecesVegetable Rolls 54 Pcs
$85.50
Drink Menu
Bogle Chardonnay
Chardonnay, CA
$9.00
Shannon Ridge, Cabernet Sauvignon $9.00
Kurosawa
Junmai Kimoto, 300ml
$16.00
Hakutsuru
Junmai Ginjo, 300ml
$16.00
Sayuri
Nigori, 300ml
$17.00
Suijin
Junmai, 300ml
$22.50
Strawberry Nigori
Nigori, 300ml
$18.00
Kurobin
Junmai, 300ml
$15.00
Coconut Nigori
Nigori, 300ml
$11.00
Asahi $8.00
Sapporo $8.00
Sapporo Light $5.00
Pepsi $3.00
Black Cherry Tarragon $3.00
Agave Vanilla Cream $3.00
Lemon Berry Acai $3.00
Root Beer $3.00
Mountain Dew $3.00
Diet Pepsi $3.00
Classic Milk Tea Boba $5.00
Thai Tea Boba $5.00
Hot Green Tea $2.00
Unsweetened Iced Tea $3.00
Menu
Asian Riblet
Riblets marinated in asian spices; glazed with house-made asian bbq sauce
$12.00
Baked Mussels (3)
Green Mussels, Krab, Spicy Mayo, Masago, Scallions, Eel Sauce
$11.50
Beef Egg Roll (1)
Hand-rolled crispy shell filled with beef, egg, celery, and cabbage; served with house-made sweet and sour sauce
$3.75
Crispy Tofu
Bean curd tofu sauteed with a mild sweet red mandarin sauce and garnished with scallions.
$11.00
Edamame
Steamed, garlic soy or spicy garlic.
$7.50
Hamachi Kama
Yellowtail Collar, Ponzu, Bonito Flakes (Please allow 15 minute cook time)
$14.00
Pork Belly Quesadilla
Sliced pork belly with cheese, hoisin glaze, cilantro, scallions, onions, wrapped in a tortilla
$15.00
Pork Postickers (4)
Hand-made pot stickers filled with pork, scallions, Napa cabbage, and ginger. Paired with soy garlic dipping sauce.
$11.00
Salmon Kama
Salmon Collar, Ponzu, Bonito Flakes (Please allow 15 minutes cook time)
$10.00
Salt & Pepper Wings
Lightly dusted wings, spice blend, sun-dried chili peppers.
$13.00
Spicy Thai Chicken Spring Roll (4)
Hand-rolled crispy shell filled with marinated chicken in spices with vegetables (contains peanut essence)
$9.00
Spicy Wontons (6)
House-made pork wontons filled with pork, green onions, ginger; served with house-made chili oil
$10.00
Vegetable Egg Roll (1)
Hand-rolled crispy shell filled with mushrooms, carrots, egg, celery, and cabbage; served with house-made sweet and sour sauce
$3.75
Zen Wings
Lightly dusted wings, house spices, black pepper, onions, garlic, and scallions
$13.00
Egg Drop Soup
Classic velvety broth with beaten egg
Hot & Sour Soup
Rich and tangy broth with silken tofu, bamboo shoots, blackwood mushrooms, egg
Miso Soup
Tofu, Seaweed, Dashi, Scallions, Tempura Flakes
Won Ton Soup
Savory broth with house-made pork wontons, bbq pork, and spinach
Wor Won Ton Soup
Savory broth with house-made pork wontons, shrimp, chicken, bbq pork, spinach, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, egg
$16.50
Chinese Chop Salad
Spring mix kale, cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, and bell pepper mixed in hoisin sauce vinaigrette.
$13.00
Cucumber Salad
Sliced cucumbers in a soy mustard vinaigrette topped with sesame seeds
$7.50
Edamame Kale Salad
Kale spring mix, cabbage, edamame, cucumber, avocado, tossed in a Japanese roasted creamy sesame dressing. Topped with wonton strips.
$13.00
Sashimi Salad
Fresh assorted fish, spring kale mix topped with soy mustard vinaigrette.
$19.00
Seaweed Salad
Seaweed
$7.50
Shredded Pork Noodle Soup
Shredded pork, Chinese pickle, bamboo shoots, green onions and green cabbage.
$17.00
Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup
Braised beef with green cabbage, cilantro, in our house-made spiced beef broth. Pickled Vegetables are available for an additional $1
$19.00
Udon Noodle Soup
Udon noodles, bok choy, and egg.
$15.00
Wonton Noodle Soup
Taiwanese noodles, house-made wontons, bbq pork, bok choy
$17.00
Chow Fun
Wide flat rice noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, onions
Classic Chow Mein
Tender noodles, bean sprouts, spinach, savory garlic soy sauce. Also commonly known as Shanghai lo mein and classic lo mein.
Drunken Noodles
Wide flat noodles, bean sprouts, egg, scallions, Thai basil, chili, onions
K.O. Noodles
+$1.50 – Crispy double-pan fried noodles topped with bean sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, bok choy, onions, carrots.
Kimchi Fried Rice
Wok-tossed rice with kimchi, egg, onions, scallions, peas, spicy Korean gochujang sauce
Mandarin Fried Rice
Wok-tossed rice with soy sauce, eggs, peas, scallions, onions, bean sprouts
Pad Thai
Thin thai rice noodles, tamarind sauce, egg, bean sprouts, scallions, onions, topped with crush peanuts
Yang Chow Fried Rice
Blend of steamed rice stir-fried with fresh lettuce, egg, scallions, onions, green peas
Black Pepper
Rich black pepper sauce, onions, and mushroom.
Broccoli Stir-Fry
Garlic-ginger soy sauce, broccoli, carrots.
Donburi
Stir-fry onion, sweet soy sauce, egg, and scallions.
General Tso
Rich hunan sweet sauce, sun-dried chili peppers. Mushrooms, ginger, and scallions.
Hanzo
Mild sweet savory sauce, scallions, onions.
Kung Pao
Mild sweet mandarin sauce, scallion, sun-dried chili peppers, and peanuts.
Lobster Sauce
Traditional lobster white wine sauce, egg mushroom, green peas, and bamboo shoots (no lobster)
Mongolian
Savory soy oyster sauce, scallions, white mushroom.
Orange
Sweet zesty garlic sauce, sun-dried chili peppers.
Sweet & Sour
Tangy sweet and sour sauce, pineapple, bell pepper, and onions.
Sweet Chili
Tangy sweet chili sauce, bell peppers, and onions.
Teriyaki
Rich soy sauce, ginger, garlic, broccoli, and carrots.
Thai Coconut Curry
Yellow curry, hint of coconut, onion, bell pepper, carrot, and pineapple.
White Wine
Light garlic white wine sauce, broccoli, carrots.
Salmon (Sake) Nigiri $8.00
White Shrimp (Ebi) Nigiri $5.00
Albacore (Shiro Maguro) Nigiri
2pc Albacore topped over rice. Drizzled with house-made zen sauce.
$8.00
Hokkaido Scallop (Hotate Nigiri) $9.00
Fatty Salmon (Sake Toro) Nigiri $8.50
Fatty Yellowtail (Hamachi Toro) Nigiri $9.50
Freshwater Eel (Unagi) Nigiri $8.00
Octopus (Tako) Nigiri $9.00
Salmon Roe (Ikura) Nigiri $8.00
Smelt Roe (Masago) Nigiri $6.00
Tuna Nigiri $9.00
Yellowtail (Hamachi) Nigiri $9.00
Mackerel (Saba) Nigiri $8.00
Albacore (Shiro Maguro) Sashimi
Sliced albacore topped with house-made zen sauce.
$14.50
Fatty Salmon (Sake Toro) Sashimi $15.00
Fatty Yellowtail (Hamachi Toro) Sashimi $17.00
Freshwater Eel (Unagi) Sashimi $14.50
Salmon (Sake) Sashimi $14.50
Tuna Sashimi $16.00
Yellowtail (Hamachi) Sashimi $16.00
Mackerel (Saba) Sashimi $14.50
Eel Avocado Hand Roll
Eel Cucumber, Avocado, Eel Sauce.
$12.25
Octopus Hand Roll
Inside: Octopus and cucumber.
$12.75
Philadelphia Hand Roll
Inside: Avocado, cream cheese, cucumber and Scottish salmon.
$10.75
Salmon Skin Hand Roll
Salmon Skin, Scallions, Bonito Flakes, Cucumber, Gobo, Eel Sauce.
$9.25
Shrimp Tempura Hand Roll
Shrimp Tempura Cucumber, Avocado, Crab, Eel Sauce.
$10.75
Snow Krab Hand Roll
Crab, Cucumber, Avocado.
$7.75
Spicy Salmon Hand Roll
Inside: Spicy salmon and cucumber.
$12.00
Spicy Scallop Hand Roll
Spicy Scallop, Cucumber, Spicy Crab.
$12.75
Spicy Tuna Hand Roll
Inside: Spicy tuna and cucumber.
$9.25
Spicy Yellowtail Hand Roll
Inside: Spicy yellowtail and cucumber.
$12.25
Spider Hand Roll
Soft Shell Crab, Cucumber, Avocado, Crab, Eel Sauce.
$13.25
Vegetable Hand Roll
Inside: Mixed seasoned vegetables.
$9.25
911 Roll
Inside: Krab mix, spicy tuna. Top: Tuna, avocado, jalapenosSauce: Spicy mayo, Korean Gochujang sauce
$16.00
After Hour
Inside: Shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumberTop: Spicy krab mix Sauce: Eel sauce
$16.00
Albacore Special
Inside: krab mix, shrimp tempura, cucumber. Top: Albacore, avocado, seaweed salad, masago. Sauce: Ponzu, zen sauce.
$16.00
Always Well Roll
Cucumber wrap. Inside: Krab mix, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado Top: Masago. Sauce: Soy Mustard Vinaigrette
$16.00
Aztec Roll
Inside: Shrimp tempura, crab. Top: Spicy tuna, crunchy flakes. Sauce: Spicy mayo, eel sauce.
$16.00
Baja Roll
Inside: Spicy crab, shrimp tempura. Top: Salmon, pico de gallo. Sauce: Eel sauce, mustard dressing.
$16.00
Chico Roll
Spicy tuna, crab. Top: Scottish salmon, mango, lemon zest. Sauce: Sweet chili.
$16.00
Coronado Roll
Inside: Spicy krab, cucumber, avocado. Outside: Yellowtail, green onionsSauce: Garlic ponzu.
$16.00
Fiesta Roll
Inside: Crab mix, cilantro, cucumber. Top: Scottish salmon, lemon, micro cilantro. Sauce: Ponzu.
$16.00
Great Wall Roll
Inside: Shrimp, tempura, avocado, cream cheese, Scottish salmon. Top: Spicy crab, shrimp, jalapenos. Sauce: Eel.
$16.00
Island Roll
Inside: Salmon, avocado, cucumber. Top: Big eye tuna chunks, green onion. Sauce: Ponzu, lemon zest, Hawaiian salt.
$16.00
North Shore Roll
Inside: Shrimp tempura, crab. Outside: Torched big eye tuna. Sauce: Miso mayonnaise, garlic ponzu, eel sauce.
$16.00
Pacific Ocean Roll
Soft shell crab, crab. Top: Spicy tuna. Sauce: Ponzu, mustard dressing.
$16.00
Super Dragon
Inside: Shrimp Tempura, krabTop: Eel, avocado, spicy mayo, eel sauce, tempura flakes
$16.00
Tj Roll
Inside: Spicy crab, shrimp tempura. Outside: Yellowtail. Sauce: Avocado cilantro sauce.
$16.00
Tropical Roll
Inside: Big eye tuna, cream cheese, cucumber, avocado. Outside: Mango. Sauce: Pineapple and sweet chili.
$16.00
Viper Roll
Inside: Sweet shrimp, cucumber, avocado. Top: Crab, lemon zest, crunchy flakes. Sauce: Habanero sauce.
$16.00
Zen Roll
Inside: Crab, cucumber, shrimp, tempura. Top: Crunchy flakes, crab. Sauce: Spicy mayo, eel sauce.
$16.00
California Roll $8.00
Caterpillar Roll
Inside: Eel, crab. Top: Avocado, sesame seeds. Sauce: Eel sauce.
$14.00
Crunchy Roll
Inside: Shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, crab. Top: Crushed Tempura. Sauce: Eel sauce.
$12.00
Dragon Roll
Inside: Snow crab, cucumber. Top: Eel and avocado. Sauce: Eel sauce.
$15.00
Eel Avocado Roll
Inside: Eel, avocado, cucumber. Top: Sesame seeds. Sauce: Eel sauce.
$12.50
Hawaiian Roll
Inside: Krab, cucumber. Top: Spicy tuna. Sauce: Ponzu.
$12.00
Octopus Roll
Inside: Octopus and cucumber.
$14.00
Philadelphia Roll
Inside: Scottish salmon, cucumber, avocado and cream cheese.
$11.00
Rainbow Roll
Inside: Crab, cucumber. Top: Tuna, salmon, albacore, shrimp, avocado.
$15.00
Red Dragon Roll
Inside: Crab, cucumber. Top: Torched tuna, chili pepper stems. Sauce: Chili oil, habanero ponzu.
$14.00
Salmon Skin Roll
Inside: Salmon skin, gobo, cucumber, scallion, bonito flakes. Top: Bonito flakes. Sauce: Eel sauce.
$9.50
Shrimp Tempura
Inside: Shrimp tempura, crab, cucumber, avocado. Top: Soy paper wrap. Sauce: Eel sauce.
$11.00
Snow Krab Roll
Inside: Crab, cucumber, avocado.Top: Sesame seeds.
$8.00
Spicy Salmon Roll
Spicy Scottish salmon, cucumber. Top: Sesame seeds.
$12.25
Spicy Scallop Roll
Inside: Spicy crab, scallop, cucumber. Top: Sesame seeds.
$13.00
Spicy Tuna Roll
Inside: Spicy tuna, cucumber. Top: Sesame seeds.
$9.50
Spicy Yellowtail Roll
Inside: Spicy yellowtail, cucumber. Top: Sesame seeds.
$12.50
Spider Roll
Inside: Crab, soft shell crab, cucumber, avocado Top: Soy paper wrap. Sauce: Eel sauce.
$13.50
Tiger Roll
Inside: Cream cheese, crab, avocado. Top: Ebi shrimp, crunchy flakes. Sauce: Spicy mayo.
$13.25
Vegetable Roll
Inside: Spring mix, cucumber, avocado, ginger, inari (marinated beacurd tofu pocket).Top: Soy paper wrap. Sauce: Mustard dressing.
$9.50
Half Moon Roll
Inside: Shrimp tempura, crab. Top: Scottish salmon. Sauce: Spicy mayo, eel sauce.
$17.50
Carmel Mountain Roll
Inside: Crab. Top: Bay scallops, scallion, mushroom. Sauce: Spicy mayo, eel sauce. Also known as Satori Roll
$17.50
Tidal Roll
Inside: Shrimp tempura, krab, cream cheese. Top: Wok-sauteed shrimp, crunchy flakes. Sauce: garlic aioli, spicy mayo, eel sauce.
$17.50
Avocado Maki Roll
Inside: Avocado. Outside: Seaweed.
$6.50
Cucumber Maki Roll
Inside: Cucumber. Outside: Seaweed.
$6.50
Salmon Maki Roll
Inside: Scottish salmon. Outside: Seaweed.
$8.50
Tuna Maki Roll
Inside: Big eye tuna. Outside: Seaweed.
$10.00
Yellowtail Maki Roll
Inside: Yellowtail. Outside: Seaweed.
$9.50
Deep Philly Roll
Inside: Salmon, avocado and cream cheese. Top: Wok-sauteed shrimpSauce: Spicy Mayo and Eel Sauce
$17.50
Zen #2 Roll (Deep Fried)
Inside: Krab, avocado, shrimp tempura. Top: Tuna, crunchy flakes, Krab. Sauce: Spicy mayo, eel sauce.
$17.50
Snowball
Tempura fried roll filled with jalapenos, cream cheese, krab, avocado. Topped with spicy mayo and eel sauce.
$10.00
Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl
Furikake, Cucumber, Avocado, Spicy Tuna, Seaweed Salad.
$18.50
Spicy Salmon Bowl
Furikake, Cucumber, Avocado, Spicy Salmon, Seaweed Salad.
$16.00
Spicy Yellowtail Bowl
Furikake, Cucumber, Avocado, Spicy Yellowtail, Seaweed Salad.
$18.00
Pickled Vegetable $1.00
Side Steamed Rice $2.00
Side Brown Rice $2.00

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Reviews

Nick Wilder
Had the opportunity to try Zen for lunch, and it did not disappoint! Some of the best fusion I’ve had. I made sure to share this with others in local online food groups. Can’t wait to come back on an empty stomach

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Mohammad Abedin (Rafat)
Good food! Great service! We ordered a bunch of things and we were all in agreement that the soups were the best particularly the Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup and the Udon Noodle Soup. The soups are massive (easily a 2 person portion).

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Mel Itz
Food was good. Enjoyed the sauces on sushi rolls.

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Ryan C. Van Wyk
Unassuming restaurant tucked away in a strip mall. Casual, simple dining area with open kitchen.

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Blue
Service is friendly and it wasn’t crowded. The serving size is a lot larger, but it is considerably much more pricier.

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Yogi Slivers
Great place for Asian fusion. Food quality is excellent. I recommend the Wor Won Ton soup, pot stickers, and Salmon Nigiri. Seating area is small so might not be able to pop in to done but they do take out and its worth it.

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Dominguez Leslie
I usually order the Pad Thai which is always delicious but I’m a little under the weather and ordered the Taiwanese Beef Noodle soup to-go and it was just what i needed! The stew and beef tastes like it’s been cooking for hours and hours! They even gave me to-go bowl since they knew I’m having lunch in the office! Super friendly and fast service! Everything I’ve had here is super yummy!

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Nicholas Toney
Have to admit a bit skeptical about what an Asian bistro would bring to the table but I was surprised.

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d haas
It’s not about the experience. The food is outstanding in my experience. Salt and Pepper Wings /Kimchi Fried Rice BBQ pork style. Fantastic. Small place, not much to look at but the staff is nice and the food excellent

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Muse Wu
I love this place! Every item I’ve tried was all delicious and the price is also reasonable. The Taiwanese noodle with the pickled veggies is one of their remarkable dishes. I really like the pork riblets, it was so juicy and tasty.

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