
Zen Modern Asian Bistro
12841 El Camino Real
STE 206
San Diego, CA 92130
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Featured Items

Kung Pao
New York style - sweet red mandarin sauce, scallions, peanuts *Spicy Dish*
Vegetable Egg Roll
Hand-rolled crispy shell filled with mushrooms, carrots, egg, celery, and cabbage; served with house-made sweet and sour sauce$4.00
Orange
Sweet, zesty citrus sauce, white onions, scallions, *Spicy Dish*
Appetizers

BBQ Spareribs
Pork spare ribs marinated in Asian spices; glazed with tangy asian bbq sauce$15.00
Beef Egg Roll
Hand-rolled in a crispy shell filled with shredded beef, egg, celery, and cabbage; served with sweet and sour sauce$4.00
Chicken Lettuce Wrap
Minced chicken with celery, water chestnuts, green peas, mushrooms, onions, and bamboo shoots; served on lettuce cups with hoisin glaze and puffed rice vermicelli$18.00
Coconut Shrimp
Crispy, hand-dipped coconut-battered shrimp; served with house-made coconut cream reduction (contains peanut essence)$15.00
Cream Cheese Wontons
Green onions, cream cheese, sweet and sour sauce$10.00
Crispy Chicken Spring Rolls
Hand-rolled in a crispy shell filled with marinated chicken in spices with vegetables (contains peanut essence). Served with soy garlic dipping sauce. *SPICY DISH*$11.00
Pork Potstickers
Hand-made potstickers filled with pork, scallions, napa cabbage, and ginger. Paired with soy garlic dipping sauce.$14.00
Salt & Pepper Wings
Marinated, crispy battered wings, Szechuan spices, sun-dried chili, scallions *Spicy Dish* Please allow extended cooking time.$17.00
Sichian Pork Dumplings
Sesame Butter, peppercorn chili sauce$15.00
Vegetable Egg Roll
Hand-rolled crispy shell filled with mushrooms, carrots, egg, celery, and cabbage; served with house-made sweet and sour sauce$4.00Xiao Long Bao
$15.00
Zen Wings
Lightly dusted wings, house spices, black pepper, onions, garlic, and scallions *SPICY DISH*$17.00
Soups

Egg Drop Soup
Classic velvety broth with beaten egg$7.00
Hot & Sour Soup
Rich and tangy broth with silken tofu, bamboo shoots, blackwood mushrooms, egg$7.00
Wonton Soup
Savory broth with house-made pork wontons, bbq pork, and spinach$8.00
Wor Wonton Soup
Savory broth with house-made pork wontons, shrimp, chicken, bbq pork, spinach, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, egg$19.00
Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup
Tender noodles, slow braised beef, bok choy, cilantro, scallions, in a house-made spiced beef broth$23.00
Wood Ear Mushroom Salad
Earthy wood ear mushroom tossed in soy-sesame vinaigrette.$9.00
Shredded Pork Noodle Soup
Savory broth with tender noodles, savory sautéed pork, chinese pickles, bamboo shoots, scallions, bok choy,$19.00
Cucumber Salad
Sliced cucumber tossed in a soy mustard vinaigrette$9.00
Udon Noodle
Savory broth with udon noodles, egg, bok choy, scallions, white onions$17.00
Wonton Noodle Soup
Savory soy broth with tender noodles, house-made wontons, bbq pork, bok choy, scallions$19.00
Side of Wonton Strips
$1.50
Vegetables

Baby Bok Choy With Black Mushrooms
Chinese green cabbage stir-fried with black mushroom in a white wine garlic reduction$18.00Chinese Broccoli
Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce$18.00
Mapo Tofu
Spicy ginger-garlic soy, silken tofu, and scallions$17.00
Roasted Eggplant
Claypot, thai basil, onions in a spicy-aromatic soy reduction$17.00
Sauteed String Beans
Stir-fried string beans wok tossed in a savory garlic soy reduction$17.00
Rice and Noodles

Mandarin Fried Rice
Wok-tossed rice with soy sauce, eggs, peas, scallions, onions, bean sprouts
Yang Chow Fried Rice
Blend of seasoned steamed rice stir-fried with shiitake mushroom, egg, scallions, onions, green peas
Kimchi Fried Rice
Wok-tossed rice with kimchi, egg, onions, scallions, peas, spicy korean gochujang sauce *Spicy*
White Rice
$5.00
Brown Rice
$5.00
Double Pan Fried Noodles
Crispy double-pan fried noodles topped with bean sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, bok choy, onions, carrots. Wok'd in a savory soy based sauce.$26.00
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 *SPICY DISH*
Chow Fun
Wide flat rice noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, white onions
Pad Thai
Thin Thai rice noodles, tamarind sauce, egg, bean sprouts, scallions, onions, topped with crushed peanuts *Spicy*
Singapore Noodle
Curry flavored rice vermicelli noodles dry wok’d with BBQ pork, shrimp, and chicken, bean sprouts, green onion, white onions, and bell peppers$25.00
Wok

Black Pepper
Rich black pepper sauce, onions, and mushroom.
Broccoli Stir Fry
Garlic-ginger soy reduction, broccoli, carrots.
Double Happiness
Shrimp, scallop, snow peas, carrots, bell pepper, hearty garlic white wine sauce$28.00
General Tso
Rich hunan-style sweet sauce, mushrooms, ginger, and scallions. *Spicy Dish*
Honey Walnut Shrimp
Lightly dusted shrimp, candied walnuts, savory sweet creamy sauce$24.00
Hunan Sea Bass
Chilean Sea Bass, carrots, scallions, spinach, mushrooms, garlic-chili soy glaze$38.00
Kung Pao
New York style - sweet red mandarin sauce, scallions, peanuts *Spicy Dish*
Lu Rou Fan - Braised Minced Pork Rice
Slow-braised minced pork belly simmered in soy sauce and asian spices, japanese daikon radish, pickled mustard greens$18.00
Mongolian Beef
Tender beef, sautéed scallions, mushroom, and onions in a savory soy-oyster glaze$25.00
Orange
Sweet, zesty citrus sauce, white onions, scallions, *Spicy Dish*
Shrimp with Lobster Sauce
Shrimp, water chestnut, carrots, mushroom, swirled egg ribbon, bamboo shoots, green peas, white wine reduction (no lobster)$24.00Stir-Fried Pork w/ Pickled Mustard Greens
Wok-seared pork, fermented mustard greens, garlic, aromatics$20.00
Stir-Fried Shrimp
Stir-fried shrimp with scallions, mushrooms, snow peas, and ginger in a delicate white wine sauce with a kiss of fresh garlic$24.00
Sweet & Sour
Tangy sweet and sour sauce, pineapples, carrots, bell peppers, white onion
Sweet Chili
Tangy sweet chili sauce, bell peppers, carrots, white onions *Spicy Dish*
Teriyaki
Rich soy glaze, ginger, garlic, broccoli, carrots, cabbage
Tung-An Sea Bass
Tender fillet of Chilean Sea Bass stir-fried with a combination of sliced scallions, jalapeno, red bell pepper in a ginger garlic reduction$38.00
White Wine
Hearty garlic white wine sauce, broccoli, carrots, scallions
Yellow Curry
Yellow curry, hint of coconut, onions, bell pepper, carrots, and pineapple
Specials

Black Pepper Filet Mignon
Rich black peppercorn sauce, onions, mushrooms, carrots, and bell peppers$34.00
Peking Duck
Lean smoked duck; roasted golden brown. Thinly sliced off the bone; paired with chinese pancakes, scallions, cucumbers, hoisin sauce
Salt and Pepper Shrimp and Scallop Combo
Lightly dusted shrimp and scallop medley, garlic, ginger, and sweet and spicy aromatics$28.00Steamed Fish
Whole bone-in market fish, delicately steamed with ginger, scallions, and fragrant soy$45.00
Taiwanese Rib Eye
Block-chopped rib-eye served with mushroom, garlic, and onions in an asian bordelaise sauce (contain dairy) *Mild*$45.00
Utensils

Fork
These items are included by request only due to local sustainability mandates.
Spoon
These items are included by request only due to local sustainability mandates.
Chopsticks
These items are included by request only due to local sustainability mandates.
Soy Sauce
These items are included by request only due to local sustainability mandates.
Napkins
These items are included by request only due to local sustainability mandates.Hot Mustard
Dessert

Matcha Tiramisu
Delicate white cake ladyfingers soaked and layered with smooth matcha green tea cream$12.00
Butter Toffee Bundt Cake
Warm, moist butter-toffee Bundt cake drizzled with caramel$13.00
Mille Crepe Cake
Layers of delicate crepes filled with light, creamy milk cream$11.00Ube Tres Leches
Fluffy ube sponge deeply soaked in a creamy tres leches mixture, Layered with whipped topping and vibrant ube glaze$16.00OUT OF STOCK
Chocolate Fudge Lava Cake
Warm chocolate cake with a fudge molten center$15.00
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Monday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 11:45 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 11:45 pm |
Nestled within the vibrant Sky Deck at the Del Mar Highlands Town Center, Zen Modern Asian Bistro is a heartfelt expression of one family’s passion for sharing the joy of cooking. Since opening its doors in April 2016, Zen has blended the bold creativity of Asian fusion with the deep-rooted flavors of traditional cuisine—especially authentic Taiwanese dishes—to deliver the best of both worlds to every table. At the helm is Executive Chef Henry Yang, a Taiwan native with over 40 years of culinary experience. His journey spans renowned kitchens across Thailand and China’s major culinary regions, where he refined his craft and developed a deep appreciation for regional techniques. Among his accomplishments is the creation of the celebrated Mr. Charlie’s Fortune Cookie, a testament to his innovative spirit and lasting impact on Asian cuisine.
12841 El Camino Real, STE 206, San Diego, CA 92130