Zen Express - Bellevue

It is nice that they have an affordable option: their small bento box .

Nice spot, good food. I had the Teriyaki Chicken and Mongolian bento box with fried rice and steamed vegetables. Everything arrived hot and was nicely seasoned.It was a little pricey $15) but considering the location, taste and being filling it was worth it.

We have enjoyed our previous visits (last one a year ago), but after this visit will not be returning. It started with the online reservation system: it said we would be seated between 12 27 minutes after booking, but after waiting 45 minutes the hostess said that our table was given away we were there the entire time! Once seated (noticing that there were many empty tables, so there was no reason for the wait), our order was ineptly taken with the result that two dishes were incorrect. Once we did get them we found them to be very salty (which explains why the menu offers a low salt option). With such a decline in service and quality we will, sadly, not be returning again.

The ramen was surprisingly flavorful and really tasty. They also have various Japanese foods but they main focus is ramen. The food was consistent and reasonably priced. Average price per person: $12-15

Lovely decor, nice food, friendly efficient service. Stopped in for lunch with my daughter the Ramen expert. She gave it 5* and she tries Ramen from around the world. The food was great the service was fast and friendly.