Zen Vegetarian House
773 Flatbush Avenue
(between Lenox Road and Clarkson Avenue)
Flatbush, Brooklyn
718-282-2255
Vegiboys Rating (2.5/4)
Crown Heights hosts a surprising number of vegetarian restaurants, including the recently renovated Zen Vegetarian House. With a huge menu and a comfortably modern interior, the venue offers a variety of Chinese and American-style fast-food options.
For our visit, I tried the General Tso’s “chicken†with cashews and broccoli. The food was crisp and well-spiced: a delicious, albeit greasy dish.
Similarly, Brian’s Zen Fried Chicken (aka chicken nuggets) and tater tots were holding a bit more oil than might be healthy, but the tastes and textures were solidly good. An order of sugarcane drumsticks were similarly well-composed with a sweet barbecue-flavored exterior.
The meal was heavy but satisfying, and we had plenty of leftovers to carry home for a full lunch the next day. At $16 each, the price was right for the experience, and Zen Vegetarian House is worth considering if you find yourself in the neighborhood (or within delivery distance).
While the similarly-designed Zen Kitchen Express on Manhattan tries to offer a comparably sleek experience with an American/Chinese hybrid menu, that restaurant falls short of offering a comfortable experience and satisfying food. Brooklyn’s Zen Vegetarian House hits all the right notes with its efforts, giving a good experience and good food at a good value.
Restaurant Review: Zen Vegetarian House
773 Flatbush Avenue
(between Lenox Road and Clarkson Avenue)
Flatbush, Brooklyn
718-282-2255
Vegiboys Rating (2.5/4)
For our visit, I tried the General Tso’s “chicken†with cashews and broccoli. The food was crisp and well-spiced: a delicious, albeit greasy dish.
Similarly, Brian’s Zen Fried Chicken (aka chicken nuggets) and tater tots were holding a bit more oil than might be healthy, but the tastes and textures were solidly good. An order of sugarcane drumsticks were similarly well-composed with a sweet barbecue-flavored exterior.
While the similarly-designed Zen Kitchen Express on Manhattan tries to offer a comparably sleek experience with an American/Chinese hybrid menu, that restaurant falls short of offering a comfortable experience and satisfying food. Brooklyn’s Zen Vegetarian House hits all the right notes with its efforts, giving a good experience and good food at a good value.
Food (2.5/4)
Atmosphere & Service
(2.5/4)
Value (2.5/4)