Zen Modern Asian Bistro Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Zen Modern Asian Bistro, an exceptional culinary destination in San Diego offering a delightful embrace of Chinese and Asian fusion fare. Each dish is a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, inviting you to explore unique flavor profiles that transcend typical offerings.

Among the highlights, the Classic Chow Mein showcases tender noodles in savory garlic soy sauce, while the Mongolian Beef captures tender cuts bursting with flavor. Sushi enthusiasts will relish the Great Wall Roll and the enticing Tropical Roll, each artfully crafted to tantalize your taste buds.

Guests rave about the Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup and the Potstickers—both generous in portion and flavor. The friendly service enriches the overall atmosphere, making it feel like a family affair. Zen Modern Asian Bistro is truly a hidden gem you won't want to pass up!

CATERING

Asian Riblet

Riblets marinated in asian spices; glazed with house-made asian bbq sauce. 30 pieces.

$65.00

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, Double Pan-Fried 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

Creamy Sesame Salad

Spring mix, cabbage, cucumber, avocado, tossed in a Japanese roasted creamy sesame dressing. Topped with wonton strips.

$26.00

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

36 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

House Chardonnay

Chardonnay, CA

$9.00

House Cabernet Sauvignon

$9.00

Kurobin

Junmai, 300ml

$15.00

Kurosawa

Junmai Kimoto, 300ml

$16.00

Hakutsuru

Junmai Ginjo, 300ml

$16.00

Suijin

Junmai, 300ml

$22.50

Kaori

Junmai Ginjo, 300mL

$25.50

Shinsei

Junmai Daiginjo, 300mL

$29.00

Fukuju

Junmai Gingo, 300mL

$32.50

Coconut Nigori

Nigori, 300ml

$11.00

Sayuri

Nigori, 300ml

$17.00

Strawberry Nigori

Nigori, 300ml

$18.00

Mango Nigori

300mL

$13.00

Hot Sake

$9.50

Asahi

21oz

$9.00

Sapporo

20.7oz

$9.00

Sapporo Light

12oz

$6.00

Sapporo Black

22oz

$9.50

Kawaba Japanese Amber Ale

11.16oz

Coedo Marihana Session IPA

11.26oz

$8.00

Coedo Ruri Pilsner

11.23oz

$8.00

Coedo Shikkoku Black Lager

11.23oz

$8.00

Coedo Shiro Hefeweizen

11.23oz

Pepsi

$3.50

Diet Pepsi

$3.50

Starry

$3.50

Dr. Pepper

$3.50

Lemonade

$3.50

Black Cherry Tarragon

$3.50

Agave Vanilla Cream

$3.50

Stubborn Root Beer

$3.50

Arnold Palmer

$4.00

Shirley Temple

$4.00

Classic Milk Tea Boba

$5.00

Thai Tea Boba

$5.00

Taro Milk Tea Boba

$5.00

Iced Green Tea

$4.00

Hot Green Tea

$3.00

Vietnamese Iced Coffee

$5.00

Unsweetened Iced Tea

$3.50

Club Soda

$1.50

Apple Juice

$4.00

Perrier

$4.50

Bottled Water

$4.50

Drink Menu

Item

Asian Riblet

Riblets marinated in asian spices; glazed with house-made asian bbq sauce

$13.00

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

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

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

Zen Wings

Lightly dusted wings, house spices, black pepper, onions, garlic, and scallions

$13.00

Crispy 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

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 soy mustard vinaigrette.

$13.00

Cucumber Salad

Sliced cucumbers in a soy mustard vinaigrette topped with sesame seeds

$7.50

Creamy Sesame Salad

Spring mix, cabbage, 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

Pork & Pickle Noodle Soup

Savory pork strips, chinese pickle, bamboo shoots, green onions.

$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

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

Yang Chow Fried Rice

Blend of steamed rice stir-fried with fresh lettuce, egg, scallions, onions, green peas

Classic Chow Mein

Tender noodles, bean sprouts, spinach, savory garlic soy sauce. Also commonly known as Shanghai lo mein and classic lo mein.

Chow Fun

Wide flat rice noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, onions

Drunken Noodles

Wide flat noodles, bean sprouts, egg, scallions, Thai basil, chili, onions

Double Pan-Fried Noodles

+$1.50 - Crispy double-pan fried noodles topped with bean sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, bok choy, onions, carrots.

Pad Thai

Thin thai rice noodles, tamarind sauce, egg, bean sprouts, scallions, onions, topped with crush peanuts

Black Pepper

Rich black pepper sauce, onions, and mushroom.

Broccoli Stir-Fry

Garlic-ginger soy sauce, broccoli, carrots.

Sauteed Bok Choy

Garlic, white wine, bok choy

Szechuan Green Beans

String beans, garlic-ginger soy

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.

Yellow Curry

Yellow curry, hint of coconut, onion, bell pepper, carrot, and pineapple.

White Wine

Light garlic white wine sauce, broccoli, carrots.

Mapo Tofu

Spicy red soy chili sauce, soft tofu, scallions(large size only! +5)

Salmon (Sake) Nigiri

$8.00

White Shrimp (Ebi) Nigiri

$5.00

Albacore (Shiro Maguro) Nigiri

$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

Smelt Roe (Masago) Nigiri

$6.00

Tuna Nigiri

$9.00

Bean Curd (Inari) Nigiri

$5.00

Yellowtail (Hamachi) Nigiri

$9.00

Mackerel (Saba) Nigiri

$8.00

Albacore (Shiro Maguro) Sashimi

$14.50

Salmon Belly (Sake Toro) Sashimi

$15.00

Yellowtail Belly (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

Shrimp (Ebi) Sashimi

Eel Avocado Hand Roll

Eel Cucumber, Avocado, Eel Sauce.

$12.25

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

Zen Roll

Inside: Crab, cucumber, shrimp, tempura. Top: Crunchy flakes, crab. Sauce: Spicy mayo, eel sauce.

$16.00

Padres Roll

Albacore, shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado, ponzu

$16.00

Mighty Mushroom Roll

Inside: cucumber, avocado, inari, mushroom, cream cheeseSauce: sweet soy glaze

$12.00

California Roll

Inside: Krab Stick, Avocado, Cucumber

$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

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

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.

$19.50

Spicy Salmon Bowl

Furikake, Cucumber, Avocado, Spicy Salmon, Seaweed Salad.

$17.00

Spicy Yellowtail Bowl

Furikake, Cucumber, Avocado, Spicy Yellowtail, Seaweed Salad.

$19.00

Pickled Vegetable

$1.00

Side Steamed Rice

$3.00

Side Brown Rice

$3.00