Zen Noodle Bar Menu – San Mateo, CA

Type : Chinese restaurant

Location : San Mateo, CA

Based on 218 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Zen Noodle Bar 94401

Address:
668 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Phone: (650) 781-3183

Website:

Hours

Friday 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Sunday 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM

Menu

Dim Sum
Shanghai Spring Rolls $9.00
Pan Fried Pork Buns $11.00
Vegan Egg Roll $7.00
Leek And Egg Pocket $8.00
Soy Milk $4.00
Beef Wrap $11.00
Chinese Donut $4.00
Spicy Vegan Dumplings $8.00
Red Bean Paste Buns $8.00
Chinese Spinach Buns $8.00
Cabbage Pork Dumplings $9.00
Cabbage Pork Buns $9.00
Spicy Pork Dumplings $8.00
Steam Pork Buns $9.00
Bokchoy Egg Buns $9.00
Pork Pot Stickers $9.00
Chives Shrimpimp Pork Dumplings $10.00
Soup
Pork Wonton Soup $10.00
Lion Head Casserole Soup $22.00
Shanghai Casserole Soup $21.00
Mini Wonton Soup $6.00
Veg Pork Wonton Soup $11.00
Appetizer
Marinated Fish(Bone-In) $9.00
Beancurd Salad $7.00
Spicy Cucumber $6.00
Spongy Gluten With Tree Ear $7.00
Fried Pork Cutlet $8.00
Fried Chicken Cutlet $8.00
Noodle
Spicy Minced Pork Noodle Soup $12.95
Pickle Veg Rice Cake $13.00
Shanghai Stir Fry Rice Cake $13.00
Fried Pork Cutlet Noodle $12.00
Fried Chicken Cutlet Noodle $12.00
Spicy Sesame Noodle $11.00
Spicy Dan Dan Noodle $11.00
Ja Jang Noodle $11.00
Scallon Oil Noodle $10.00
Combo Stir Fry Noodle $13.00
Veg Chicken Noodle Soup $12.95
Pork Belly Noodle Soup $15.00
Spicy Devil Beef Noodle Soup $15.00
Pickle Veg Chicken Noodle Soup $12.95
Braised Beef Noodle Soup $15.00
Combination Noodle Soup $13.95
Shrimpimp Noodle Soup $12.95
Mix Veg Noodle Soup $12.95
Shanghai Stir Fry Noodle $11.00
Rice/ Rice Bowl
Shrimpimp Fried Rice $12.00
Spicy Meat Sauce+Chicken(Pork)Cutlet Bento $14.00
Meat Sauce Rice+Chicken(Pork)Cutlet Bento $14.00
Pork Belly W/Rice $15.00
Combo Fried Rice $13.00
Veg Tofu Fried Rice $10.00
Chicken Fried Rice $11.00
Fried Chicken Cutlet Rice $12.00
Sausage Fried Rice $12.00
Shanghai Fried Rice $10.00
Fried Pork Cutlet Rice $12.00
Beef Chunks W/Rce $13.00
Specialty Dishes
Tomatoe W/Eggs $13.00
Mapo Tofu $12.00
Scallion Tilapia $19.00
Szechuan Tilapia $19.00
Beancurd W/Pork Belly $16.00
Dry Fried String Beans $11.00
Garlic Bok Choy $11.00
Braised Lion Heads $17.00
Scallion Spare Ribs $16.00
Stir Fry Chive W/Eggs $13.00

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Reviews

Derrick Pang
This is a solid shanghainese joint. Weird that they don’t have xlbs but they do have Shanghai fried noodles, Shanghai rice cake, string beans, beef pancakes, spicy wontons and SJBs. I’d have to say all the food was solid with the spicy wontons being a standout. Overall wasn’t the most amazing Shanghai food I’ve ever had, but on the peninsula this is a solid pick. The decor is odd and looks like it was converted from like a deli. I’m guessing most people order Togo. But the service was decent and the server was friendly. Would definitely come back here again.

Alisa B.
I was craving black bean noodles and decided to stop by this local shop while I was in the area. You seat yourself and use a dry erase marker to mark the menu.

Randy Shun
A fairly affordable, filling place to scratch your Asian noodle itch (with extra dim sum options on top!)

A Kim
Was craving some warm soupy comfort food and decided to give this place a try. We ordered the beef wrap, the devil’s braised beef noodle soup, and the spicy minced pork noodle soup. The broths were spicy but not overpowering, and very flavorful. Will definitely come back for more!

Roy Chen
Prices are fair. Hole in the wall type feel with an open kitchen and friendly service. Cold noodles are great. Buns are hot and fresh. Dumplings are good. Beef pancake thing is a bit too thick and oily for me. Check em out.

Justin Tai
Environment was not the best. Otherwise, I find this to be extremely underrated, definitely one of the most authentic shanghai food I’ve had in a while! It deserves to be in a better location!

N Ng
Fairly inexpensive, and decent. The Ja Jang noodles was delicious, savory. The pork dumplings we’re decent. The meet and veggies inside the dumpling including the wrap tasted bland in my opinion.

Amanda Louie
The dumplings here are delicious and juicy inside! Would highly recommend coming back! Nice people in the restaurant and they are heart warming folks!

Mason Severe
Good prices and good food. Parking in this area is pretty sparse in the actual parking lot during any sort of lunch/dinner hour. It’s family style eating so be prepared to share with friends and order a few different things you want to try!

Sophia Yuen
I’ve had my eye on this place for it’s unique twist on dim sum and noodle items. Finally got a chance to come and tried a couple of the items. We got the pan fried pork buns and the chicken katsu noodles.

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