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Zen Fusion (Historic Dilworth) is Charlottte hottest Fusion Restaurant with a touch of urban trendy and upbeat lounge in a comptemporary atmosphere that offer a variety of Asian and Spanish Cuisine from Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Sushi to Spanish, Latin and Tapas.If you're in the mood for some exotic flavors, visit Zen Fusion for a taste of the finest Fusion Cuisine. With all of our choices, you're sure to find something you love. Visit us for the ultimate dining experience today! Zen Fusion (Historic Dilworth) Hour of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30A - 2:00P Dinner: Sunday-Thursday 5:00P - 10:00P, Friday & Saturday 5:00P - 11:00P Phone: 704.358.9688 Fax: 704.358.9798Visit our sister restaurant Miro Spanish Grille (Stonecrest at Piper Glenn Shopping Center) www.mirospanishgrille.comHour of Operation - Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30A - 2:00P Dinner: Sunday-Thursday 5:00P - 10:00P, Friday & Saturday 5:00P - 11:00P Phone: 704.540.7374 Fax:704.540.7388

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Join Us For Live Music Every Wednesday and Thursday Nights

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Appetizers -Tapas - Sushi

APPETIZERS - TAPAS - SUSHI

Asian Tapas / Appetizers(Little dishes to share)Edamame 4Seaweed salad 4Calamari - Grilled or Fried calamari 8Crispy pork spring roll (1) 2Crispy crab and cream cheese spring roll (1) 2Chicken lettuce cups 7Chicken Satay (4) 6Asian pork pot stickers (5) Steamed or pan fried 5Shrimp tempura (4) 7 Summer roll tofu (2) 5 shrimp (2) 6Soups Miso soup 3 Chinese hot and sour soup 3Thai shrimp hot and sour soup 3Spanish Tapas / Appetizers(Little dishes to share)Sole blue cheese fried calamari 8Gambas al ajillo - Sautéed shrimp in a garlic and olive oil 8Gratinadas - Parmesan baked scallops 8Croquetas de Pollo - Chicken croquettes 6Empanadas - Traditional Spanish turnover filled with seasoned beef 7Plátanos - Fried plantains 6Chorizo Salteado - Sautéed Spanish sausages in a tomato sauce 8Mejillones de Sole - Sautéed mussels and Spanish sausages in a mildly spicy saffron sauce 9 Soups and SaladsDressing: Ginger Sesame ~ House Vinaigrette ~ Blueberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Frijoles Negros - Black bean soup 4Sopa de Pollo - Chicken soup with saffron rice 4Ensalada Surtida - Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, onion and green bell pepper 4.5Ensalada Catalana - Assorted greens and romaine lettuce, roasted pepper, artichokes, goat cheese and hearts of palm 9With Chicken 11 Salmon, Shrimp or Scallops 12 ZEN SUSHI MENU(Available Dinner Only)Specialty Rolls (6 –- 10 pieces)* Indicate Cooked itemsRed Dragon 12Shrimp tempura, cucumber, cream cheese, avocado and tuna on topYin and Yang Roll 11Half tuna, avocado, asparagus, scallion; half eel , crab, avocado and asparagusSpider Roll * 9Tempura soft shell crab with avocado, cucumber & lettuceFusion Rainbow Roll 11Avocado, crab, cucumber; tuna, salmon and white fish on topFirecracker Roll * 8Flash fried tuna, crab, and scallions with spicy sauce on the sideBruce Lee Tempura Roll * 9Flash fried shrimp tempura, cream cheese and scallionsSole Roll * 10Cooked lobster, crabmeat, cucumber & avocado topped with spicy aioli and crispy garlicFresh cucumber Roll 8Tuna, crab, avocado, masago wrapped in cucumberNIGIRI (N) / SASHIMI (S) (2 pieces per order) Tuna 5White Tuna 4Salmon 5Eel 4White Fish 4Crab 4TRADITIONAL MAKI ROLLS(6 - 8 Pieces)(Hand rolls available upon request) Tuna Roll 7Spicy Tuna Roll 7Salmon Roll 6Crab Roll 6Eel Roll 7Shrimp Tempura Roll 7Vegetable Roll 6California Roll 6Bagel Roll 7SASHIMI & SUSHI COMBOS(Served with Miso Soup or Salad) Zen Sushi - Tuna Roll and 6 pieces of Sushi Chef’s selection of our most popular nigiri 15Zen Sashimi - 12 pieces of Sashimi Chef’s selection 18Zen Sushi & Sashimi Combo - Tuna Roll, 5 pieces of Nigiri and 5 pieces Sashimi of Chef’s selection 23SUMMER ROLL SUSHI ROLL(6 Pieces)Summer Roll wrapped in a Vietnamese rice paper, lettuce & sushi rice Summer Spicy Tuna Roll 8Seasoned spicy tuna & cucumberSummer Spider Roll 8Fried Soft Shell Crab, cucumber & avocadoSummer California Roll 7Crab, avocado, lettuce, sesame seeds & smelt roeSummer Bagel Roll 7Salmon, cream cheese, avocado & cucumberSummer Salmon Roll 7Salmon, avocado, cucumber spicy mayoSummer Vegetable Roll 6Avocado, cucumber, carrot & asparagusZEN BENTO BOXTraditional Japanese style bento box, served with Miso Soup, Salad with ginger dressing, California Roll (5 pcs), White or Brown rice, Crab & Cream Cheese Spring Roll, and choice of:Sushi (4 pieces) 15Sashimi (5 pieces) 16Shrimp or Scallop Tempura 16Soft Shell Crab 16Grilled Tilapia or Salmon 16* There might be risk associated with consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs.

Lunch Menu

Dinner Menu

Asian WokStep 1: Choose your meat selectionChicken 12 Beef or Shrimp or Scallop 13 Vegetarian with Tofu 10* Add $2 for additional meatStep 2: Choose your wok style• all dinner entrees are served with white rice or brown riceZen broccoli in a light brown sauce Zen eggplant in a spicy garlic sauceZen mixed vegetables in a light brown sauce Kung pao * in a spicy chili soy sauce with water chestnuts, broccoli, scallions, peppers, and peanuts Thai Red or Green curry * sautéed mixed vegetables in a medium spicy light coconut cream sauce Thai basil sautéed mixed vegetables and mushroom in thai light sweet brown sauce Masaman curry * sautéed potato, onions, green beans, cilantro, basil in a medium spicy light coconut masaman curry sauce Asian Specialties* All entrees served with your choice of white rice or brown riceSea bass * Grilled Chilean sea bass filet, served with steamed spinach in a light ginger soy sauce 21Salmon * Grilled salmon filet with sautéed spinach and wasabi cream sauce 16Sesame crusted ahi tuna * seared rare sesame ahi tuna with wasabi sweet soy sauce, served with steamed mixed vegetables 16Tilapia and shrimp * Grilled tilapia filet topped with shrimp topped with spicy light coconut cream green curry sauce 17Sesame chicken * Lightly battered sesame chicken in a sweet honey sauce, served with steamed broccoli 12Vietnamese beef * sautéed seasoned beef tenderloin tips with asparagus, onion, and lemongrass 15Asian pork * Grilled seasoned pork tenderloin topped with light garlic sauce, served with steamed broccoli 14Pad thai National thai noodles with egg, bean sprouts, green onion, ground roasted peanuts, and tofu Veggie 10 Chicken 11 Shrimp, Beef or Scallop 12 Mongolian crispy fried noodle Stir fried combination of beef tenderloin tips, chicken, shrimp, and mixed vegetables, served over crispy egg noodle 13Singapore noodle Thin rice noodle sautéed with chicken, shrimp, egg, bean sprouts, onions, red and green peppers in light yellow curry 12Bun (Vietnamese noodle) Grilled seasoned pork, chicken, shrimp and crispy pork spring rolls over vermicelli served at room temperature over shredded cucumbers, cilantro, crispy lettuce. It is served with our house nuoc cham sauce (light fish sauce) and topped with roasted peanuts and green onions 12Japanese Hibachi or Teriyaki Style• All served with fried rice, white rice or brown rice &vegetables and choice of miso soup or salad with gingersesame dressing• Add $2 for additional meatChicken 13 Steak or Scallop or Shrimp or Salmon 15 Filet 19Spanish SpecialtiesPaella Valenciana Traditional Spanish recipe with a seafood combination of shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, calamari and chicken with saffron rice 17 Zarzuela de Mariscos Traditional Spanish aromatic seafood stew cooked in Spanish clay casserole with combination of fish, shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams and scallops in a tomato sauce, served with saffron rice 17Sea bass Grilled Chilean sea bass filet, served with steamed spinach topped with a light saffron sauce 21Salmon Grilled salmon filet with sauteed spinach and sundried tomato basil pesto sauce 16Vieiras Chilindrón Sautéed scallops in sundried tomato and roasted pepper sauce, served with saffron rice 16Langostinos de Sole Sautéed jumbo shrimp with peppers and onions in a light tomato spicy chipolte sauce, served with Spanish saffron rice 16Montillana Sautéed beef or chicken tenderloin tips with artichokes in a sherry wine sauce, served with Spanish saffron rice Chicken 13 Beef 14Churrasco de Cerdo Grilled seasoned pork tenderloin topped with chimichurri sauce, served with Spanish saffron rice, black beans, and plantains 17Filete de Cabrales Grilled center cut beef tenderloin topped with blue cheese sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes 19Carne Asada Grilled seasoned rib eye topped chimichurri sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes 18Mallorquinas Sautéed jumbo shrimp tossed with fresh oregano, and tomatoes, served over fettuccine pasta and parmesan cheese 16Fideua Traditional Spanish recipe with a seafood combination of shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams and calamari, served over angel hair pasta 17Berenjena Rellena Stuffed eggplant with fresh sautéed spinach and cheese,served with Spanish saffron rice 11

Sushi Menu

Lunch Menu

Asian Wok• All lunch entrees are served with your choice of white rice or brown riceStep 1: Choose your meat selectionChicken 7.5 Beef or Shrimp or Scallop 8.5 Vegetarian with Tofu 7 * Add $1.50 for additional itemStep 2: Choose your wok style selectionZen Broccoli in a light brown sauceZen Eggplant * in garlic sauce Zen Mixed Vegetables in a light brown sauceKung Pao * with mixed vegetables and peanut Thai Red or Green curry * sautéed mixed vegetables in a medium spicy light coconut cream sauce Thai Basil – with mixed vegetables and mushroom Masaman curry * sautéed potato, onions, green beans, cilantro, basil in a medium spicy light coconut masaman curry sauceHibachi or Teriyaki Style• All served with fried rice, vegetables and choice of miso soup or salad with ginger sesame dressingChicken 8 Steak or Scallop or Shrimp 9 * Add $1.50 for additional itemAsian Specialties* All entrees served with your choice of white rice or brown riceSalmon Grilled salmon filet with wasabi cream sauce, served with sauteed spinach 9.5Sesame crusted ahi tuna Seared rare with steamed vegetables 9.5Asian pork Grilled seasoned pork tenderloin with steamed broccoli 8Vietnamese beef Sautéed seasoned beef tenderloin tips with asparagus, onion, and lemongrass 8.5Sesame chicken with steamed broccoli 7.5Phoenix and dragon Sautéed chicken and shrimp with mixed vegetables 8.5Tilapia with shrimp * Grilled tilapia filet topped with shrimp (choice of spicy light coconut cream green curry or light tomatillo vodka cream sauce) 10Pad thai National thai noodles with egg, bean sprouts, green onion, ground roasted peanuts, and tofu veggie 7 chicken 7.5 beef or shrimp or scallop 8.5 Mongolian crispy fried noodle Stir fried combination of beef tenderloin tips, chicken, shrimp, and mixed vegetables, served over crispy egg noodle 9Singapore noodle Thin rice noodle sautéed with chicken, shrimp, egg, bean sprouts, onions, red and green peppers in light curry 8.5Bun (Vietnamese noodle) Grilled seasoned pork, chicken, shrimp and crispy pork spring rolls over vermicelli served at room temperature over shredded cucumbers, cilantro, crispy lettuce. It is served with our house nuoc cham sauce (light fish sauce) and topped with roasted peanuts and green onions 8.5Lo mein noodle tossed with asian flavor sauce veggie 7 chicken 7.5 beef or shrimp 8 Zen fried rice Stir fried with egg, onions, bean sprouts, carrots, and green peas veggie 7 chicken 7.5 beef or shrimp 8 Steamersteamed fresh mixed vegetables without salt, MSG, or oil served with house zen sauceChicken 8 Shrimp or Scallop 8.5 Vegetarian with Tofu 7.5* Add $1.50 for additional itemSpanish SpecialtiesSalmon Grilled salmon filet with sundried tomato basil pesto sauce 9.5Berenjena Rellena Stuffed eggplant with fresh sautéed spinach and cheese, served with saffron rice 8.5Campesina Grilled seasoned beef or chicken tips with peppers, mushrooms and onions topped with chimichurri sauce, served with saffron riceChicken 8 Beef 8.5Pollo Relleno Grilled chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto, fresh spinach, and roasted peppers with a mushroom sherry wine sauce, served with saffron rice 8.5Montillana Sautéed beef or chicken tenderloin tips with artichokes in a sherry wine sauce, served with saffron rice Chicken 8 Beef 9Churrasco de Cerdo Grilled seasoned pork tenderloin topped with chimichurri sauce, served with Spanish saffron rice, black beans, and plantains 9.5Mallorquinas Sautéed shrimp tossed with fresh oregano, and tomatoes, served over fettuccine pasta and parmesan cheese 9Vieiras Chilindrón Sautéed scallops in sundried tomato and roasted pepper sauce, served with saffron rice 9Zarzuela de Mariscos Traditional Spanish aromatic seafood stew cooked in Spanish Clay casserole with combination of fish, shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, and calamari light tomato sauce, served with saffron rice 11Paella Valenciana Traditional Spanish recipe with a seafood combination of shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, calamari and chicken with saffron rice 11 18 % Gratuity will be added to all parties of six or more. * SPICY

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Wine - Martinis - Cocktails

WHITE WINESSWEET /DRY LIGHT TO MEDIUM INTENSITY WHITE WINESNew Age Sauvignon Blanc Malvesia Blend, NV , ArgentinaChateau Ste Michelle Riesling '08, WashingtonNessa Albarino '08, SpainConundrum '08, CADRY TO FULL INTENSITY WHITE WINESCielo Pinot Grigio '08, ItalySanta Margherita Pinot Grigio '08, ItalyMantel Blanco Sauvignon Blanc '09, SpainKim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc '08, New ZealandAndeluna Chardonnay ‘08, ArgentinaMonjardin Chardonnay '08, SpainSimi Chardonnay '08, CASonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay '08, CACatena Chardonnay '08, ArgentinaCakebread Chardonnay '08, CARED WINESLIGHT TO MEDIUM INTENSITY RED WINESPinot Evil Pinot Noir '07, France Jelu Pinot Noir '08, ArgentinaEola Hills Pinot Noir '08, OregonLa Crema Pinot Noir '08, CAAnciano Tempranillo Reserve '03, SpainPerlat Syrah/Grenache Blend '08, SpainMarques de Caceres Rioja '07, SpainRed Diamond Merlot '08, CAMEDIUM TO FULL BODIED INTENSITY RED WINESAndeluna Malbec '08, ArgentinaJelu Malbec '08, ArgentinaKaiken Cabernet Sauv. '07, ArgentinaDynamite Cabernet '07, CASt. Francis Claret Cab/Merlot/Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc/Malbec '06, CACatena Malbec '07, ArgentinaMarques de Caceres Reserva Rioja '04, SpainCatena Cabernet Sauvignon '07, Argentina Estay Prieto Picudo '06, SpainSolorca Crianza '05, SpainArchetype Barossa Shiraz '07, AustraliaLlicorella Priorat '06, SpainZinfatuation Zinfandel '07, CACHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINESZardetto Prosecco NV, ItalyMoet White Star NV, FranceVeuve Cliquot Yellow Label, France * All wines are subject to changes in vintage and availabilityThere is a $20.00 corkage fee for all wines provided by patronsIMPORT BEER Asahi, Sapporo, Kirin, Kirin Lite, Singha, Chang, Tsingtao, Export 33, Tiger, Amstel Lite, Corona, Heineken, Guinness, New Castle,Dos Equis, Estrella Galicia, Buckler (non-alcoholic)DOMESTIC BEERBudweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Michelob Ultra, Yuengling MARTINISAPPLE CRAN MARTINIvodka, apple pucker, sour mix, and cranberry GINGER Ostoli o, fresh ginger, orange slice, cranberry and limeBUDINAvodka, fresh mint, lime and sugar syrupLY-CHEE MARTINIvodka with exotic ly-chee fruitPASSION MOJITOrum, passion fruit, lime, mint, and sugar syrupRUBY RED SKYAbsolut ruby red, passion fruit, and cranberrySAKE-2-ME sake, malibu rum, pineapple, and cranberrySAKE-APPLE sake, vodka, apple pucker and sour mixSAKE-PASSION sake, rum, passion fruit and cranberrySAKE-POLITAN sake, stoli o, triple sec, cranberry & limeKEY LIME MARTINIAbsolute Vanilla Vodka with simple syrup, lime juice and splash of pineapple juice with sugar rimmed martini glassSOLÉ MARTINIMalibu Rum, Stoli Orange, pineapple juice with a splash of Blue CuracaoCOCKTAILSZEN 88vodka, passion fruit, cranberryHI - TEAjasmine tea with stoli raspberry, sour mix, and spriteMAI THAILight rum, pineapple, sour mix, and splash of grenadineZEN MOJITOlight rum, fresh mint, simple syrup, lime and soda OLÉ SOLÉStoli Orange, Cointreau, cranberry juice, lime juice and orange juice MIRO SPANISH SUNRISERed sangria with tequila, splash of grenadineSANGRIAWHITE SANGRIA white wine punch with our special mix of wine, sake, rum, and fruit juices.RED SANGRIASpain’s national drink, a refreshing wine punch mixed with brandy and rum topped with fresh fruits SAKEHOT SAKE - carafe HOT PREMIUM SAKE - carafe CHILLED SAKE - carafe CHILLED PREMIUM SAKE - carafe CHILLED PLUM SAKE - carafe BOTTLED SAKE (served chilled)OZEKI GINJO PREMIER- 375ml DREAMY CLOUDS (unfiltered) - 300ml SOUTHERN BEAUTY (premium) - 300ml

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Gallery

Zen Bar
Zen Dining Room
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Mongolian Crispy Noodle
Seabass
Pad Thai
Lubina Con Romesco
Zen
Chicken Croquettas
Paella
Sushi
Tres Leches Cake
basil chicken
Live Music
Zen Catering
Red Sangria
Scallop con Romesco
Rack of Lamb

Zen Bar
Zen Dining Room
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Mongolian Crispy Noodle
Seabass
Pad Thai
Lubina Con Romesco
Zen
Chicken Croquettas
Paella
Sushi
Tres Leches Cake
basil chicken
Live Music
Zen Catering
Red Sangria
Scallop con Romesco
Rack of Lamb

Zen Fusion is Charlotte (Historic Dilworth) hottest Fusion restaurant with a touch of urban trendy and upbeat lounge in a comptemporary atmosphere that offer a variety of Asian and Spanish Cuisine from Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai, Sushi to Spanish, Latin and Tapas.
Press

Recent Reviews

Best Asian Fusion - 2009, 2010 & 2011 by LocalEasts

Best Charlotte Tapas Bar - 2011 by USCA - US Commerce Assoc.

Contact

ZEN FUSION

1716 Kenilworth Avenue

Charlotte, North Carolina 28203

Phone 704.358.9688

Fax 704.358.9798

FOR RESERVATIONS (BOOKINGS) PHONE :

ZEN FUSION

704.358.9688

OR BOOK A TABLE ONLINE ON THE HOME PAGE

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT EMAIL RESERVATIONS / BOOKINGS

To avoid disappointment please phone our restaurant directly or make online reservation on our home page. Thank you.

CATERING CONTACTS:

Phong Luong

EMAIL: Zenfusion88_Hotmail.com

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Live Music Every Wednesday and Thursday Nights !Happy HoursSunday - Half Price Bottle WineMonday - Half PriceCocktails/MartinisTuesday - Half Price SangriaWednesday - $5 Featured Glass of WinesThursday - Domestic Beers $2 & Import Beers $3