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Zen

Zen is a Japanese restaurant with several branches scattered in Bangkok. This one is in Central Mall, Bangna.

While I was waiting for my food they started putting these on my table

I love Japanese cuisine but I rarely go to Zen and I'm not planning to come back soon. I brunched here last week for only one thing - their crispy fried karaage. And if I ever visit again it would only be to satisfy the curiosity of dining in their mezzanine. I liked the ceiling of autumn red leaves though.


Zen has several positive reviews. But some complain that their steak arrived cold, and took too long to be served. I found what they were talking about when I came last week but didn't mind because I wasn't hungry and John Grisham is such a riveting storyteller. I did mind the fly that fluttered on the teacup. Bummer.


Zen Central Bangna is on the ground floor toward the end of the mall on your left if you get in from the main entrance. Prices are average. I paid around US$15 for a set meal and a dessert, no drinks; taxes included.

Value **  Atmosphere ***  Service ***  Food **

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  1. Luna MirandaJanuary 7, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    i like the striped cup--is it tea, or soup?:p

    Blues

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  2. xinexJanuary 7, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    Beautiful dishware and love the arrangement...Christine

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  3. MarleenJanuary 7, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    That is a lovely cup.

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  4. SmilingSallyJanuary 7, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    Oh my, it must have been a lovely meal. Thanks for sharing these beautiful blues.

    Happy Blue Monday, Hazel.

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    1. Hazel CeejJanuary 8, 2013 at 10:59 PM

      It was, Sally, until that children's song 'shoo fly don't bother me' suddenly rang in my ears towards the end of the meal. But as far as looks go, yes, it was lovely :)

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  5. lina@happy familyJanuary 8, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    At least you enjoy the beauty of this restaurant :)

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  6. LVJanuary 8, 2013 at 4:55 AM

    A very nice and interesting post.

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  7. RajeshJanuary 8, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Great place to dine.

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  8. Indrani GhoseJanuary 8, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    The dishes are indeed beautiful! Great place to unwind with a cup of tea!

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  9. GaryJanuary 8, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    Great tour!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  10. ladyfiJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    Fabulous shots of this lovely place.

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  11. Fun60January 8, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    I'm not sure a book review counts towards the restaurants star value.

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  12. Carol L McKennaJanuary 8, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    Lovely and colorful interior shots ~

    A Creative Harbor) aka ArtMuseDog and Carol ^_^

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  13. Leslie:January 8, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    Oh dear - looks very "Zen-like" but I would not like a fly on my teacup either.

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  14. richiesJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    Looks like a nice place.I would try it.


    An Arkies Musings


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  15. Roger Owen GreenJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    sorry you had not such a good experience.
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  16. WandaJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    Very colorful. I have several pretty little "fish" plates I've found at our local thrift store. The cup of tea looks inviting.

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  17. photowannabeJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:36 AM

    It doesn't sound like the best experience, but it did give you a post for the letter Z. Lovely place setting too.

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  18. ewok1993January 9, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    My japanese food desires are limited to sushi and sashimi only. This looks like zen.

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  19. Chubskulit RoseJanuary 9, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Hahaha may free song pa pala sis, you should have sung back and said "Don't bother me" lol. Kidding.

    Z is for...
    Rose, ABC Wednesday Team

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  20. Julie MaloneyJanuary 10, 2013 at 3:46 AM

    I honestly have never had Japanese food but I've always wanted to try it. Has to be white meat chicken though, that's all I eat.

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  21. MerylJanuary 10, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    I love that teapot. Sweet Z post.

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