Zen Box Izakaya

The tonkatsu ramen was delicious! Great flavor, generous portion .

A fantastic little gem! My service was prompt and personal and the food was fantastic. Also Sapporo/Kirin Ichiban/Coedo and Asahi on tap !! Great sakes too!

Tako Yaki is nice and crispy , Kara-age is on point, possibly best I've ever had. Fish quality is excellent. Japanese draft beer choice = unparalleled. This is a world class authentic Izakaya .

Love this place! Absolutely one of the best ramen in downtown Minneapolis. Try the Tonkatsu Tonzen ramen with a side of chicken gyoza !

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite restaurants in the TC. The food is delicious and the service is amazing. What else do you want?

The takoyaki is very delicious but very hot, so give them a minute before digging in. Also the kimchi ramen is the way to go!

Lunch bento for only $12.50! Korean short ribs , edamame , Gyoza , cabbage salad and a cup of miso soup . Definitely worth the price!!!

Without a doubt the Kimchi Ramen is the best and spicer

The yakisoba was very good as long as you mix the pickled ginger in to cut the sweetness a little.

A delicious and memorable meal across the board. We worked our way through the menu and didn't have a single flaw.

Walked a mile in the snow for their Ramen...wasn't disappointed. And they carry some interesting imported Japanese beers .

Can't list all the things I love about this place. The staff is amazing and the food is superb!

Avacado tenpura is awesome. Also can't go wrong with any of the ramen bowls

Always get the Tonkotsu Ramen ! One of my favorite dishes of all time

The best ramen I’ve ever tried! It was an absolute revelation.

They recently adjusted their menu so everything is under $12, consisting of many dishes to share, so bring friends and have a feast! Read more

Loved the Miso Ramen and Gyoza !

Huge happy hour menu , but it's only 5-6 or late night . The food is so good here.

Every time we come here we always order the Octopus balls and chicken Kara Age. The Tonkotsu ramen is THE best in town .

Amazing food and service in a great atmosphere!

Amazing ramen and gyoza

Toyo is the best bartender you could ever have! Any questions about Japanese food chances are he has the answer. :-)

Amazing Umami Ramen , try their Chili oil .

The $8 hot sake bottle is the best drink deal on the menu. More than enough to get two people tipsy.

Wonderful experience. I lingered and savored a bunch of things I had never tried before.

Hang out. Have a beer . Order a bit at a time. Enjoy.

Ramen is amazing

Love the atmosphere. Between the decor and staff shouting, "Irasshaimase!" the experience is an authentic Japanese izakaya . Sadly, can't say the same about the food. Either not authentic or bland.

If you're lucky enough to catch it, get the sake flavored gelato . Unique!

They have a separate vegan-vegetarian menu! :-)

Drink lots of nigori! And there is a hot guy with with hair tied back and glasses.

Ramen done right makes me happy.

Kimchee ramen is delicious

Their sake flights are great!

I love the noodle bowl .

Lychee Chuhai is delicious and sweet!

I've been craving gyudon for ages. They've added it to the menu! Just one more great reason to visit

Dogs are welcome on the patio . they have water bowls for your pooch.

Melissa is a rockstar bartender ! Tell her Loras says hi!

Try the Takoyaki , battered octopus with mayo . Absolutely stunning.

If you ask nicely they'll sell you a cup of Kamikaze Sauce!

The ramen is ????

Frozen from the package gyoza . ????

I could eat the Shumai Tempura every day. Dangerous.

Order the beer flight , 2 Surly's and a Hitachino .

Order the Yakisoba ! With a boiled egg & soy sauce , yumm.

Ramen & Drinks

Drinks & Appetizers

Kimchi Ramen plus extra corn

"Must Try!!" everything ????