Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian noodle shop restaurant. Has a vegetarian section on the menu, and some dishes can be made vegan. Tofu is an option alongside meat. Most servers are accommodating so if you are vegan just specify. Portions are large. Also has green tea ice cream, coconut flan, dessert spring rolls, and vegan sorbets. See menu on their website. NOTES: They give you shrimp chips upon sitting. Also, they fry tofu in the same oil as chicken and fish. Open Mon 11:00am-9:00pm, Tue-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm. Open daily.
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- Outdoor seating
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Last update on 31 Jan 2015 by Guest
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17 Reviews
First Review by Katty
kishaks
Points +121
Never say never - Edit
I ate here several times a couple years ago, and just wasn't impressed. I finally went back last month and boy did I change my tune! The wait staff carry lists of which items can be made vegan, and it's a pretty substantial list! I tend to stick to noodle dishes, and they have made my food correctly every time. Add that to the friendly staff, large portions, and cheap price tag, and you've got yourself a winner! The otherThai restaurants in town either have refused to make a dish vegan or use so much oil it's unedible.
Read morePros: Knowledgable staff, Inexpensive price w/ large portions, Very accommodating
Cons: Not very authentic, Not many vegan appetizers
Guest
jayhawksw
Points +32
Lots of options - Edit
I'd liked that they had numerous options and the menu is clearly labeled which items are vegetarian, vegan, or can be modified to be made vegan. I believe gluten-free was also labeled. Food was good. Not mind-blowing but good.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Clearly labeled menu
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maseface
Points +1119
Great Update - Edit
I'd been going here since 2005, and was back in the area to try again. Glad to see the menu is very clearly labeled and there are plenty of tasty options!
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jollieduck
Points +1654
A solid option - Edit
I got the tofu appetizer and pad see ew modified without egg and fish sauce to be vegan. It was good but not mind-blowing. Make sure you specify “vegan” and read the key carefully. There are a few codes and what I first thought meant vegan (VG ) just meant “can be made vegan” (with omissions).
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klkm
Points +133
Veg-friendly—just watch out for the shrimp chips - Edit
Even you’re seated, let them know you don’t want the shrimp chips—otherwise they will bring some to your table while you’re preparing to order. Other than that, they are vegan-friendly with clearly labeled options. I especially like the Vietnamese spring roll salad, phad kee mao, and yellow curry, all of which can be made vegan with tofu.
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mary.w.b
Points +58
Vegan-friendly and delicious! - Edit
I often get takeout from Zen Zero. Their online menu clearly indicates which items are vegan or can be made vegan, and there are plenty of options. I'm still learning about where to find good vegan food at restaurants, but I know that Zen Zero is always a safe bet! If it's important to you (as it is to me), you can request paper takeout containers vs. styrofoam.
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VeganInKansas
Points +59
Love Zen Zero - Edit
I’ve been coming here almost a year now and the food is consistently good. They are very vegan and vegetarian friendly. The staff is always helpful and friendly. I’ve met the owner in previous visits and it’s important to them that they cater to diverse diets. I also think quality is important to them - if you have an issue with the food they will make it right. I’ll be a customer for many years to come. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Choices clearly marked on the menu, Good quality at a decent price
Cons: Writing on menu is small and difficult to read, No animal free fryer
Guest
KatieJanae
Points +35
Lots of options with knowledgeable staff. Don’t eat the chips, not vegan. - Edit
Went with 3 other people. We all got different dishes and were all satisfied. Went home with leftovers. Highly recommend! #Veganuary
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cmor15
Points +2300
Vegan Waitress - Edit
Do not eat the chips that they put on the table when the server comes to the table. They are shrimp chips. It's kind of deceiving because it looks like rice chips or something.
Read moreThey put fish sauce in all of the Thai curries and it cannot be made without it. I've never seen this at a Thai place before. P
haram Tofu from the vegetarian menu is the best dish ever. It's loaded with peanut sauce and tofu, would recommend it.
Updated from previous review on 2021-03-23
Pros: staff members know about vegan diet, many options, affordable
Cons: Thai curries cannot be made without fish sauce., They put shrimp chips on the table without asking
Guest
sammie819
Points +185
Tofu with peanut sauce - Edit
I enjoyed their tofu with peanut sauce. Didn’t love it enough to go back (too many other great places in Lawrence)
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peachyvegan
Points +445
Satisfying Asian Food - Edit
My husband and I love going to Zen Zero when we’re in Lawrence. Ask the waiter or waitress for the vegan menu and they’ll let you know what items are vegan or can easily be made vegan. We always go home satisfied (and with leftovers!). Would highly recommend eating here.
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KansasGal
Points +20
Consistently very good - Edit
We did carry out last night. I had my regular vegan yellow curry - yummy as usual.
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alexis17
Points +216
Great vegan options - Edit
As you can see from the list I uploaded there are a variety of vegan options. The waitress was very knowledgeable and gave me that list to look over before ordering. My food was delicious!
Read morePros: A lot of food for your money
Guest
DaisytheHedgehog
Points +116
Great tofu!! - Edit
My boyfriend and I were totally surprised to find a veg-friendly restaurant in the middle of kansas. We told the server that we were veg and had no problems. We got local tofu curry and the veggie stir fry and everything was great! The stir fry was not super greasy at all, felt healthier than after most stir frys! The prices were very reasonable. I was also able to get a bubble tea without dairy. I am a big fan of green and red curry however, and they can only make the mushroom and yellow curry without fish sauce.
Read morePros: Big menu, Local tofu, Reasonable prices
Cons: Green curry has fish sauce :(
Guest
Ribaldry
Points +49
Consistent tastiness - Edit
I'm sorry to read that Gr8vegan had such a terrible experience here. This has been one of my favorite places to eat in Lawrence for 7 years or so. I'm a lacto-ovo vegetarian, but I dine here with vegan friends and omnivores alike, who love it. I have never been dissatisfied with what I've gotten there, and I've never heard of anyone else getting undercooked rice. I am unaware of the soy milk situation there, because the only drinks I ever get there are the delicious teas (their iced jasmine green tea is remarkably refreshing) or their tasty cocktails (I recommend the lychee martini), or occasionally juice, beer or wine. They do have a dedicated list of veg/vegan stuff, which consists of lots of flavorful stir-fries, made with fried tofu and various veggies and sauce. Again in contrast with Gr8vegan's experience, I have always found their veggies fresh and well-cooked. Some of their noodle dishes are higher in noodles and tofu than veggies, but if you ask for an extra dollar's worth of veg, they will add a good amount. The dishes are all around $7, so an extra dollar shouldn't break the bank. As another reviewer noted, any of the noodle or stir-fry dishes on the menu can be made with tofu rather than meat. This gives vegans a wider range of choices than any restaurant in town. What do I like? I love the Singapore Noodles (rice noodles with snap peas, carrots, onions, bok choy, a couple of other veggies, and a light curry sauce. It comes with egg, but I ask them to leave that out, and you can , too) and the drunken noodles (I think those might be egg noodles, but you can sub vegan noodles. Comes with Thai basil, tomato, onions, and oyster sauce). The portabella mushroom and Asian eggplant satays with peanut sauce and sweet onion relish are my favorite appetizers, but the veggies moms (samosa-like dumplings) and fried tofu w/dipping sauce are great too. Their soups are great and come with tofu if you ask. The broth is (or used to be -- haven't had soup there for a while, so ask!) vegan. The house salad is nice, especially if you ask them to mix the two house dressings (peanut and sesame ginger). I also recommend the Thai Basil tofu stir-fry, and the Pharam Tofu is good, though the peanut sauce is very rich! The red, panang, and massaman curries are also very good. For dessert, I recommend the sorbet trio, and definitely ask if they have any of their homemade coconut milk ice cream on hand -- it usually comes in green tea or taro. Enjoy!
Read morePros: wide veg/vegan selection, big servings for modest prices, pleasant interior
Cons: long wait for a table possible, no reservations accepted, overpriced alcohol
Guest
gr8vegan
Points +2363
low quality vegetarian dishes, no soy milk - Edit
I was really hoping for a Thai Iced Tea, but they don't have soy milk and wouldn't blend a bit of tofu to make one for me. The rice was undercooked and I nearly broke my tooth. The veg was of the lowest quality, probably frozen or out of a can. Absolutely horrible. No one at our table finished their food. The place is wildly popular with long waits for tables, who knows...
Read moreCons: no soy milk, low quality produce, long waits
Guest
Katty
Points +23
Appetizing & Affordable-easy vegan meal - Edit
I've lived in and around Lawrence awhile, and this is one of my favorite places to go in town. It's amazingly cheap for the amount of food you get. Most meals are $6.99 and I always have leftovers (they use Styrofoam, bring a container!).
Read moreThey have a vegetarian section (back of the menu). I recently stopped by and asked if one of their vegetarian entrées was vegan, and was told that all of the vegetarian options listed are vegan. Don't know if this is true, but it's what they told me. Who knows what their definition of vegan is.
Also, many options on the menu could easily be made vegetarian or vegan. They offer tofu alongside their animal flesh options.
I haven't encountered an entrée I didn't like. They have a variety of flavors; spicy, mild, sweet.
Best of all, if you order something that lists a lot of veggies, you GET a lot of veggies. Love it.
As a side note, the atmosphere is pleasing, as well.
Pros: Tasty, Easily Vegan, Cheap
Cons: Some of their waiters are mediocre, Use Styrofoam
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