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Zen's grilled noodle bowl with vermicelli noodles, cucumber, cilantro, grilled pork and shredded lettuce.
Yesterday, Zen Noodle Bar took to social media to announce the opening of its second Tampa location at 3019 W Waters Ave. out of the former Token Ramen Kung Fu Tea space.
A representative of the restaurant tells Creative Loafing Tampa Bay that its newest location is slated to open sometime this May or June, although the debut ultimately depends on how its build-out goes.
Patrons of Zen’s Temple Terrace restaurant can expect a similar menu from its upcoming Tampa location, which includes a variety of East and Southeast Asian fare like dumplings, bao buns, spring rolls, banh mi, stir fried noodles, pork adobo and bulgogi beef bowls.
Its soup selection is also quite extensive, serving everything from expected entrees like pork belly ramen and chicken pho to more specialty items like bo bun hue, a spicy Vietnamese soup served with beef shank, tendon and sliced ribeye.
“Inspired by our travels, we’re bringing you the bold flavors of Asia—Vietnam, Korea, Thailand, Japan, and the Philippines,” Zen Noodle Bar’s owners write on Instagram, and its well-rounded pan-Asian menu certainly reflects that sentiment.
A spread of beer, wine, sake, Vietnamese iced coffee and milk teas will join its extensive food menu.
Gainesville-based Zen Noodle Bar opened its first local restaurant in Temple Terrace in the fall of 2022. In addition to North Tampa’s upcoming location, Zen Noodle Bar is in the process of opening other restaurants in Jonesville, Jacksonville and downtown Gainesville, according to its website.
For the latest information on Zen Noodle Bar’s second Tampa location and its opening timeline, head to its Instagram at @zennoodlestampa.
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