"lovely atmosphere, food and service!"   My Rating
1 shabnamaza d	Posted on: Thursday, July 09, 2009
	Review: i live super close to the zen gardens in my town and one night when my dad stepped out for a business call before preparing supper, i decided i'd take ten dollars and see what i could pick up from zen gardens and bring back home. i was worried i wouldn't have enough money for anything but a couple spring rolls or something, but i looked at the menu and decided i've have just enough to order two appetizers. i ordered the barbeque bun (2 pieces) for $4.50 and soy nuggets (4 pieces) for also about $4.50. my total came to just under 10 dollars and i was very impressed with the portion sizes, particularly the barbeque buns. the barbeque buns were very plump and very generous in size. http://tinypic.com/r/2z672c8/3 they had a pretend barbeque pork filling surrounded by the sweet and fluffy steamed bun. http://tinypic.com/r/2920ls2/3 the soy protein pork tasted very real and was quite delicious! i was almost full by the time i finished the first bun but very happy i still had one left. http://tinypic.com/r/2drrr6u/3 i'd give the barbeque buns a 5/5 for their great, light texture, hearty filling that is quite filling, portion size and price. the soy nuggets were one of the best soy chicken nuggets i have ever tried and being a teen who had difficulty transitioning into a vegetarian, i've tried quite the number of different soy nuggets. these ones were shaped and sized like regular nuggets, they actually reminded me a lot of mcdonalds nuggets in terms of their shape and size. http://tinypic.com/r/a3iogw/3 the veggie ones were very crispy and the soy inside resembled very tender shredded chicken, they were delicious. http://tinypic.com/r/2u72hr4/3 they came with a little container of a tangy and spicy sweet & sour sauce which was the perfect accompaniment. i would give these a 4/5, they were delicious and filling, but i think it was a wee bit overprice for only 4 fairly small nuggets. i think next time i'll try the soy drumsticks that were priced at $4.99 as i reckon they'll be bigger and more worth the price. i've also tried the soy beef with rice noodles and the veggie fried rice which were both around $8.00. they were both exceptional dishes and very generously proportioned. as far as the service, it was fantastic. i was warmly greeted from the moment i stepped inside the small calming restaurant and treated with the same kindness as i walked back out the doors again. i was always encouraged to sit down and relax.   Pros: excellent food * excellent service * excellent atmosphere Cons: some items are over-priced * *
2 of 2 visitors found the above review beneficial  Responses(1) | Contact Member | Was this review useful?  • i didn't have any character space left in my review to finish it off, so here's the last little bit.. as i walked up toward the counter to order, the waitress rushed over to me and told me to please have a seat as she took my order, she was very kind. i waited around 10 minutes for my food and i was brought two glasses of water with lime during my wait. i'd highly recommend zen gardens to anyone who is thinking about going there, or even to any one who wants to try something different and meat-free. they have lots of variety, even something to satisfy the palettes of even the most stubborn carnivores.. response by shabnamazad - report abuse -

"Service second to none"   My Rating
GUEST	Posted on: Saturday, March 31, 2007
	Review: Fabulous food, fabulous service! We often frequent the Zen Garden in Waterloo, and our visit to Cambridge was not a disapointment. An almost entirely vegan menu the only thing you need to worry about is which delicious entree to choose. Beatifully decorated, you dine in a calm, and peacefull setting. And the best part of the experience is the wonderfull staff. I don't think I've ever had the pleasure of being attended by a more happy and friendly person. Do yourself a favour and give Zen Garden a try.   Pros: * * Cons: * *
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