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Zen Cuisine

Bistro

Easygoing eatery in The Arcade shopping center offering a range of Chinese & Japanese fare. People often mention great, tofu, service, lunch, downtown, cash, fresh, Cash,


Address

401 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, United States

Website

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Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (53 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11 am to 3 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 11 am to 3 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 3 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 3 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 3 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 3 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (11) tofu (8) service (7) lunch (7) downtown (6) cash (6) fresh (6) Cash (6)
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  • 5/5 Aaron “Kru Juice” V. 10 months ago on Google • 177 reviews
    This is the Chinese restaurant in the old Arcade in the Hyatt, and it's a gem! First thing to mention is that the owner has made all of his dishes available as vegetarian, with not one bit two different kinds of tofu. Let's talk about the variety next, because unlike most Chinese takeout, he has a distinct number of specially curated dishes from the Kung Pao style to the Cashew dish, and the few times I have ate here, it is fantastic! Explosive flavor, crisp veggies, tofu to perfection, I'm very impressed! The last thing I'll mention is the price, as he is unbeatable downtown, as most of the choices are in the $5 to $7 mark, cash only. But so worth the cost of carrying cash, if for nothing else then the great value. Check out Zen Cuisine!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joylyn W. 4 years ago on Google • 14 reviews
    I tried the $5.99 Green Bean Tofu. The gentleman explained all of the options that can be made with meat or tofu (brown tofu or white tofu....I got both!). The menu is extensive, although not well posted. My food was made in less than 5 minutes. The vegetables were fresh & the dish was delicious! The service at Zen Cuisine is exceptional & the food simply great! (Cash only)
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Doug H. 10 months ago on Google • 88 reviews
    I'm a little ashamed to say that, although I've been here a few times, I'm not a frequent customer. However, every time I do go, I think to myself "Why don't I come here more often?" The food is fresh and tasty. Is it my favorite Chinese food? Maybe not, but what I've had has always been prepared fresh, in a relatively healthy style (i.e. lighter sauces), and the value is unbeatable. (I just paid $5.99 for a lunch entree.) But, one of the best reasons to patronize this restaurant? - - The proprietor is as nice as any you'll meet. (Maybe nicer.) He is always friendly, always cares, and always tries to offer a little something extra so you have a great experience. His level of dedication, friendliness, and consistency is amazing. If there is a small business owner that deserves your business (because he consistently works to earn it), this guy is it. Come and get good food, at a great price, from the nicest proprietor in Cleveland!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Siming M. 1 year ago on Google
    I am new to Cleveland and this is the place moved me the most so far. The owner is cooking with his heart. At such low price I could hardly imaging how it profits. I enjoy the food very much! Best wishes
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cory M. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow. If you have never been here, do yourself a favor and check it out. Came here yesterday after it came up on a Google search while I was downtown. A little hard to find being almost under the stairs in the Old Arcade. Good things are worth searching for. I had to come back today on lunch too. Fresh ingredients and cooked quickly right after you order. The guy behind the counter is amazing and deserves all the business he can get for his great attitude and service. Thank you for two days of an awesome lunch sir.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samuel B. 3 years ago on Google
    I Only give a 5 star review because a 6 star isn’t a option. This is one of only Chinese restaurants in which the chicken’s breading remains crisp while covered in the most tasty and perfect yin and yang of sauce to chicken ratio. BEST CHINESE IN OHIO! Not joking I have multiple times considered driving 20 hours round trip from Iowa just to eat Zen Cuisine!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ting C. 10 months ago on Google • 70 reviews
    Be aware that this is a cash-only restaurant. It's a pitty that I didn't bring cash so I couldn't enjoy the food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J. C. R. 5 years ago on Google
    Easy to miss the location, tucked beneath the stairs, but had a great green beans and tofu lunch there today. The menu isn't completely clear, but if you ask, they'll be happy to explain it all-- I knew I was in for something good when they asked me what kind of tofu would I prefer? Also, I think it was the most affordable lunch I've had in the past 9 months.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brad C. 4 years ago on Google
    The reasonably priced, freshly prepared meal will feed two people. Tommy is great, if you have questions, he'll answer them. I recommend prearranging a dozen or so takeout meals in person if you want to make a large order-- I have and it was a huge hit at the meeting instead of pizza for similar cost. Top of the list for downtown $6 healthy eating.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shandra P. 5 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Fresh and very tasty! The man at the counter was very friendly and helped me figure out what to order. Love having lots of vegetarian/vegan options!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dominic S. 2 months ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    Good food, great price, and amazing service.

  • 5/5 kathryn p. 2 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    Cash only, tucked away almost under the south stairs of the Old Arcade. Very friendly, very accommodating. Great value, impressively fast. Delicious!

  • 5/5 Matt B. 7 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Never leave reviews, but very literally the nicest couple. The food was spectacular and only $6!!

  • 5/5 Robert S. 7 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Very friendly couple runs this quaint take-out spot in The Arcade in downtown Cleveland. (Lower floor, towards the south end of bldg) $14.00 buys two lunches and two drinks, freshly prepared! Dishes are $5.99 or $6.99. Hard to beat freshness, and the flavor base is outstanding, then you can add soy, spicy mustard, duck sauce or Sriracha…or all of the above. I had the Szechuan plate with beef, zucchini, carrot, celery, cabbage, mushrooms. My wife had the Noodle Soup with tofu & veggies — tasty broth base and fresh veggies. Cash only. Atmosphere is outstanding in The Arcade with a historic building and complementing music of the early 20th century era . We’ll be back!

  • 5/5 Chris W. 10 months ago on Google
    The owner is super nice, prices are great and the food is decent. You really cant beat spending $6 on lunch downtown. I highly recommend, just make sure you bring cash as he does not take card.

  • 5/5 Morgan L. 1 year ago on Google
    My favorite lunch spot!!! Cash only

  • 5/5 Mohammed A. 1 year ago on Google
    Very happy with everything highly recommend Cash Only business!

  • 5/5 Daniel F. 9 months ago on Google
    Really great customer service, fast, FRESH, and only $7 for an entree.

  • 5/5 Dawid S. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow! What a value and the food is fresh and healthy. The owner was also very polite and helpful. Cash only but worth every penny

  • 5/5 Ryan B. 7 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    One of my all time favorites downtown. Fast service and great food. This is NOT a cookie cutter copy of every other Chinese food place in the US

  • 5/5 Sara T. 1 year ago on Google
    So happy I was able to find a random atm and get cash before they closed. Amazing chicken and broccoli meal, hard to find a balanced, not so dirty food while on the go that it's still affordable but this has it all! The gentleman who assisted me was super kind and welcoming. The service couldn't be any better and certainly makes you want to come back for more. Just bear in mind, cash only!

  • 5/5 Alex T. 4 years ago on Google
    Pretty sure everything here costs $6.98 regardless of what you get. They have sauces available and a selection of sodas (sanpellegino surprisingly). Large portion as you would expect.

  • 5/5 Nathan L. 1 year ago on Google
    Best place in Ohio. Good service, fresh ingredients, cheap food, cooked fast and most importantly it taste really good.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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