01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
During lunch hours, diners head to Zenzen for well-rounded Japanese meal sets that center around a main dish accompanied by seasonal side dishes and miso soup. A standout is the Koshida salt-grilled mackerel, cooked until the skin is crisp and fragrant while the rich, fatty flesh remains tender and juicy. The menu also offers hearty meat options, including a limited beef tongue set featuring thick yet tender cuts, lightly battered crisp tonkatsu, and fried chicken available in multiple seasoning styles. Paired with dashi-rich miso soup, side vegetables, and freshly cooked rice, these sets make for a deeply satisfying midday meal.
When night falls, the space transitions into an izakaya with small plates and kappo-style dishes suited for drinking. Fresh sashimi platters and sake-steamed clams sit alongside dashi rolled omelets and slow-simmered beef tripe stew (motsu nikomi). Guests can share freshly fried tempura, salt-grilled beef tongue, and domestic beef steak while sampling an extensive array of regional Japanese sake or whiskies like Yamazaki and Hakushu. For the finish, the kitchen offers light options such as mini ramen in chicken broth, dashi-based chazuke, and a homemade smooth custard pudding.
Counter seats provide a comfortable spot for solo dining, while table seating and spacious tatami areas easily accommodate groups. Whether for an everyday lunch or an evening gathering over drinks with family and friends, Zenzen remains an easy, dependable choice.
