Zen Sushi and Noodle Bar
- Neighborhood: Court Avenue District
- 400 Walnut St., Suite 101
- Des Moines, IA 50309
- 515-288-9637
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Fourth Street and Walnut Street
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; closed Sunday
- Cuisine:
- Sushi, Seafood, and Japanese
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- No reservations required
- Dress Code:
- Anything Goes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar, Beer, and Wine
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Neighborhood
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Trendy
- Live Music:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Moderate
- Features:
- Late Night and Takeout/Carryout
- Average Drink Price:
- $7
- Worth Noting:
- Food specialties: One of the highlights is octopus nigiri served with rice.
- Payment Methods:
- Checks Accepted, Major Credit Cards, and Cash
- Capacity:
- 110
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Rate Zen Sushi and Noodle...
"Zen is a good spot, even for the sushi-skeptical"
By galenacole from Downtown, October 18, 2009
I recently had dinner at Zen for the first time. My husband and I shared dumplings, a maki combo with flavorful seaweed salad and spicy red curry n...
Report This Review"Great Chic Downtown Spot"
By slewis6 from Windsor Heights, January 2, 2009
Anxious to stop in for lunch...but until then the dinners are excellent. Trendy, yet comfy--great for a pre-civic center event.
Report This Review"Just OK"
By craigt from SE DSM, November 19, 2008
Myself and a coworker stopped in since we hadn't been in yet. I was aiming to satisfy my sushi craving. I ended up having a couple of sushi rolls...
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