
Thai restaurant
Zen Menu & Prices — Durham
Court Ln, Durham DH1 3JS
- Rating
- 4.5 ★1,570 reviews
- Open now
- Closed
Menu
Menu sectionSoup Bowls
Soup Bowls4 dishes
- Beef Brisket Noodle Soup£14.50
Slow-braised beef brisket, noodles, pak choi, spring onion, chilli oil
- Wonton£10.00
Chicken consommé, pork wontons, jumbo king prawns, char siu, braised Chinese cabbage. Add noodles £2
- Tom Yum£9.50
Lemongrass broth, mushrooms, Thai basil, lime leaf. Chicken 9.5 | King Prawn 10. Add noodles £2
- Sukhothai£12.50
Hot & sour broth, noodles, ground pork, wontons, char siu, pork ball, egg, crunchy nuts, greens
Salt & Pepper11 dishes
- Salt & Pepper GFO£10.50
Crispy coated in light batter, generously wok'd with onion, pepper, chilli and crispy garlic. Chicken 11.5 | Prawn 13.5 | Tofu 10.5
- Salt & Pepper Belly Pork£11.50
Crispy belly pork wok-tossed with onion, pepper, chilli and crispy garlic
- Chilli Squid£12.50
Crispy calamari with Thai spice, fried garlic, spring onion, chilli and dipping sauce
- Salt & Pepper Loaded Curry Fries£7.50
Shredded seaweed and Japanese katsu curry
- Sun-Dried Beef£9.50
Neua dad deaw – best with sriracha
- Chilli Squid£11.50
Red chilli, dim sum dipping sauce
- Lava Shrimp Tempura£11.50
Tempura-fried rock shrimp tossed in zesty sriracha mayo
- Soft Shell Crab£11.50
Peppers, onion, garlic, black pepper chilli sauce
- The Prawn Star£12.50
XL sea shrimp, garlic butter, red chilli, kaffir lime, Thai basil, warm roti
- 'Siu Yuk' Crispy Belly Pork£11.50
Thick crunchy crackling
- Zen Basket For One£11.50
Chicken satay, lava shrimp, duck roll cigar, Bangkok toastie
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Thaipas16 dishes
- Chicken Satay Kebab N£10.00
Fire-grilled satay chicken skewers with sweet peanut chilli sauce and roti bread
- Duck Roll Cigars£11.50
Five-spiced confit duck wrapped in crispy pastry with hoisin ketchup
- Chicken Wings£10.00
Lime salt Zabb seasoning
- Bangkok Toasties£11.50
Spiced prawn spread on melba toast with sesame seeds
- Moo Ping Pork Skewer£11.50
Spicy pork skewer with toasted rice powder and nam jim jaew sauce
- Pork Ribs£11.50
Sweet Chinese BBQ sauce
- Belly Pork£11.50
Slow-roasted pork belly with glaze and apple slaw
- Pad Thai Spring Rolls VF£10.00
Rice noodles, shredded vegetables and beansprouts with plum ketchup
- Corn Fritters VF£9.00
Sweetcorn cakes with red curry paste, lime leaves and sweet and sour sauce
- Prawn Crackers£4.50
Served with sweet chilli sauce
- Roti Canai£6.50
Satay curry sauce
- Corn Fritters£6.50
Red curry, lime leaf, sweet and sour sauce
- Pad Thai Spring Rolls£7.50
Rice noodles, shredded vegetables, beansprouts, plum ketchup
- Chicken Satay£8.50
Sweet peanut chilli sauce
- 'Char Siu' Sliced Pork£11.50
Honey glazed sweet red pork
- Moo Ping Pork Skewers£10.50
Toasted rice and nam jim jaew
Let's Get Started4 dishes
- Prawn Crackers£5.50
Served with sweet chilli sauce
- Mixed Snacks£5.50
Picky bowl of nuts and other crunchies
- Roti Canai N£7.50
Puffed flatbread with satay curry sauce
- Sun-Dried Beef Z£7.50
Slow-dried then fried Thai beef snack, served with sriracha hot sauce
Zen Classic Stir Fries5 dishes
- Nutty Buddha Z N VO£20.00
Roasted cashews, Thai aromatics, young coconut, pepper sauce and spring onion. Chicken 20 | Prawn 22 | Tofu 20
- Teriyaki VO£20.00
Soy and Shaoxing rice wine sauce with garlic mushrooms. Chicken 20 | Beef 22 | Prawn 22 | Tofu 20
- Polynesian VO£20.00
Sweet chilli, honey, ginger and soy. Chicken 20 | Pork 20 | Prawn 22 | Tofu 20
- Weeping Tiger£20.00
Jungle-spiced marinade with sun-dried chilli, oyster sauce and sweet chilli. Chicken 20 | Beef 22 | Prawn 22 | Tofu 20
- Oyster Sauce£20.00
Deep savoury sauce, packed with umami flavours, tossed with crunchy vegetables. Chicken 20 | Beef 22 | Prawn 22 | Tofu 20
Specialities6 dishes
- Salmon Larb Rice Salad£15.50
Flaked salmon, crisp leaves & rice with a hot, sour and herby larb dressing
- Zen Burger£16.00
Smashed beef, American cheese, sweet onion, pork char siu glaze & Asian slaw with fries
- Asian Club Sandwich£16.00
Chicken, crisp bacon, egg, lettuce & sesame mayo, stacked high with fries
- Giggling Fish£18.50
Boneless fish wok'd with palm sugar, red curry, French beans, lime leaf & red chilli. On jasmine rice
- Thai Salmon£18.50
Salmon fillet glazed with garlicky soy, sweet chilli, young ginger & spring onion. On jasmine rice
- Coastal Cantonese Sea Bass£18.50
Steamed sea bass with sweet soy, shredded young ginger & spring onion. On jasmine rice
Curries16 dishes
- Thai Yellow Curry GF£18.50
Mild coconut curry with lemongrass, turmeric and coriander. Tofu 18.5 · Chicken or Pork 20 · Beef or Prawn 22 · Lamb Shank 24 · Short Beef Rib 28
- Thai Green Curry GF£18.50
Spicy coconut curry with green chilli, aubergine and Thai basil. Tofu 18.5 · Chicken or Pork 20 · Beef or Prawn 22 · Lamb Shank 24 · Short Beef Rib 28
- Thai Red Curry GF£18.50
Rich chilli curry with squash, chillies and Thai basil. Tofu 18.5 · Chicken or Pork 20 · Beef or Prawn 22 · Lamb Shank 24 · Short Beef Rib 28
- Panang GF£18.50
Thai curry with Burmese influence, sun-dried chilli, galangal, lemongrass, coriander and basil. Also with short beef rib 28. Tofu 18.5 · Chicken or Pork 20 · Beef or Prawn 22 · Lamb Shank 24 · Short Beef Rib 28
- Rendang GF£18.50
Complex Indonesian curry finished with coconut cream and crispy onion. Also with short beef rib 28. Tofu 18.5 · Chicken or Pork 20 · Beef or Prawn 22 · Lamb Shank 24 · Short Beef Rib 28
- Jungle Curry GF£18.50
Very hot, thin curry with chilli, herbs and jungle aromatics. Tofu 18.5 · Chicken or Pork 20 · Beef or Prawn 22 · Lamb Shank 24 · Short Beef Rib 28
- Massaman Curry GF N£18.50
Mild coconut curry with potatoes, onions and cashews. Also with short beef rib 28. Tofu 18.5 · Chicken or Pork 20 · Beef or Prawn 22 · Lamb Shank 24 · Short Beef Rib 28
- Oh Buddha Me Curry GF N£18.50
Smooth, rich, creamy coconut spiced peanut gravy and chunky sweet potato. Tofu 18.5 · Chicken or Pork 20 · Beef or Prawn 22 · Lamb Shank 24 · Short Beef Rib 28
- Thai Green£15.50
Spicy coconut curry, green chilli, aubergine, Thai basil
- Thai Red£15.50
Red chilli curry, squash, red & green peppers, Thai basil
- Thai Yellow£15.50
Mellow coconut curry, lemongrass, turmeric, coriander
- Jungle£15.50
Hot, coconut-free jungle broth, chilli, herbs & Thai aromatics
- Panang£15.50
Sun-dried chilli, betel nut leaves, galangal, lemongrass, coriander & shredded basil
- Massaman£15.50
Mild in flavour, with all the usual Thai suspects like coconut milk & galangal
- Rendang£15.50
Fragrant coconut cream, crispy onion sprinkle and shredded sweet basil
- Oh Buddha Me£15.50
Smooth, rich, creamy coconut spiced peanut gravy and chunky sweet potato
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Rice Bowls9 dishes
- Chicken Katsu Curry Bowl£15.00
Panko chicken, Japanese curry, steamed rice, sesame, sharp pickles
- Teriyaki Salmon Bowl£17.50
Grilled salmon, teriyaki, greens, edamame & steamed rice
- Teriyaki Bowl£15.00
Barrel-aged soy, Shaoxing rice wine, garlic mushrooms. Chicken or Tofu 15 | Beef or Prawn 17
- Crispy Chilli Beef Bowl£17.00
Peppers, onion, General Tso-style sauce
- Pad Kra Pao£14.50
Basil, chopped greens, chilli, oyster soy sauce, fried egg. Chicken, Pork or Aubergine
- Polynesian Bowl£15.00
Caramelised sweet chilli, honey, ginger, soy & sesame crunch. Chicken or Tofu 15 | Prawn 17
- Crispy Chilli Chicken Bowl£15.00
Gochujang, sesame slaw, kimchi
- Nutty Buddha£15.00
Roasted cashews, Thai aromatics, young coconut, pepper sauce. Chicken or Tofu 15 | Beef or Prawn 17
- Weeping Tiger Bowl£15.00
Sun-dried chilli, oyster sauce, house sweet chilli. Chicken or Tofu 15 | Beef or Prawn 17
Young Zenners4 dishes
- Zen F.C£9.50
Crispy chicken bites, French fries & tomato dunk
- I'm Young Fried Rice£9.50
Chicken, garden peas & eggy wok-fried rice
- Mini Duck Pancakes£10.00
Aromatic duck, steamed pancakes, cucumber sticks & hoisin ketchup
- Cucumber Sushi Roll£10.00
Plain & simple, light soy dip
Sharing Platters12 dishes
- DIY Duck Pancakes£21.00
Skin-on duck two ways, steamed pancakes, cucumber, spring onion and hoisin ketchup. Roll, stuff, repeat. Quarter 21 | Half 31
- Taste Of Bangkok N£31.00
Chicken satay, duck roll cigars, Bangkok toasties, pork skewers and lava shrimp. Perfect for two
- Mixed Meat Platter£31.00
Ribs, chicken satay, pork skewer, duck rolls and chicken wings
- Sushi Platter (Warm)£25.50
A sharing selection of our chicken katsu, crispy prawn and vegetable rolls, tempura-battered and served warm
- Dim Sum Tower VO£16.00
Trio of pork and prawn siu mai, prawn har gow and mixed vegetable gyozas
- Chinese Parcels GF VO£13.50
Prawn with hoisin, soy, sriracha, water chestnuts and spring onion, served with lettuce and crunchy noodles
- Lettuce Wraps GF VO£13.50
Hot and sour chicken larb, roasted rice, shallot, kaffir lime, chilli and mint in crunchy iceberg pockets
- Hong Kong Triple Roast£25.50
Trio of Chinese belly pork, char siu red pork and sliced roasted duck
- Steamy Dumplings£14.00
Pork & prawn siu mai, plump har gow, vegetable gyoza, black vinegar, chilli oil
- Taste Of Zen£22.50
Chicken satay, duck roll cigars, Bangkok toasties, moo ping pork, lava shrimp tempura. Perfect for two
- Lettuce Wraps£11.50
Hot & sour chicken larb, roasted rice, shallot, kaffir lime, chilli & mint
- Khua Gling£11.50
Thai dry curry chicken, lemongrass, galangal, lime leaf, fresh peppercorn
Art of Zen: Signature Chef Specials35 dishes
- Malaysian Soup Noodles£21.00
Laksa-style coconut curry noodle soup with chicken, thick rice noodles, beansprouts, tofu puffs, boiled egg, chilli and coriander (not served with rice)
- Pad Kra Pao Chicken Z£18.50
Ground chicken with Thai holy basil, chopped greens and oyster soy sauce, served with steamed rice and a crispy fried egg
- Katsu Chicken£20.00
Panko chicken cutlet with steamed rice, Japanese curry sauce, pickles and sesame
- Khua Gling Gai VO Z£18.00
Southern Thai dry curry with ground chicken and aromatics in iceberg pockets
- Thai Grilled Chicken£20.00
Chopped chicken thighs, marinated in lemongrass, garlic and fish sauce. Served with tangy jaew dipping sauce
- Pad Kra Pao Pork Z£18.50
Ground pork with Thai holy basil, chopped greens and oyster soy sauce, served with a crispy fried egg
- Salt & Pepper Belly Pork£20.00
Crispy belly pork wok-tossed with onion, pepper and crispy chilli and garlic
- Pad Prik King GFO£20.00
Crispy belly pork with red curry paste, lemongrass, galangal, lime leaf, green beans and Thai basil
- Khua Gling Moo VO Z£18.00
Southern Thai dry curry with ground pork, chilli, lemongrass, galangal and lime leaf, served with crunchy iceberg pockets
- Moo Garlic£20.00
Sliced tender pork with garlic and hot chilli
- Crispy Chilli Beef£22.00
Crispy beef in a sweet and savoury BBQ sauce with long hot peppers and stem ginger
- Beef Black Bean Crispy Noodles£22.00
Tender beef, peppers and onion in a rich black bean sauce, served over golden crispy noodles
- Korean Short Rib£28.00
Sticky beef rib with sesame and spring onion
- Steak & Eggs£32.00
Sliced ribeye with pepper sauce, fried egg and crispy potato strings
- Crying Tiger£32.00
Marinated sliced ribeye steak with nam jim jaew sauce
- Tom Yum Grilled Sea Bass & King Prawn£26.00
Spicy and sour lemongrass-ginger broth with king prawns, mushrooms, Thai basil and lime leaf
- Thai Seafood Curry£26.00
Prawns, fish fillet and scallops simmered in Thai curry sauce
- Seafood Pad Thai£24.00
Prawns, squid and scallops in a sweet, sour and savoury tamarind sauce
- Giggling Fish£26.00
Wok-fried boneless fish with palm sugar, red curry paste, French beans, lime leaf and chilli
- Choo Chee£26.00
Crispy sea bass with a rich coconut red curry sauce, kaffir lime leaf, Thai basil and chilli
- Larb Salmon£26.00
Seared salmon with toasted rice, shallot, mint, coriander, chilli and a sharp lime dressing
- Thai Salmon£26.00
Salmon with garlicky soy, sweet chilli, ginger and spring onion
- Teriyaki Salmon£26.00
Grilled salmon, teriyaki, greens, edamame and steamed rice
- Garlic Chilli King Prawn & Seaweed£24.00
Crispy king prawns with garlic, chilli, spring onion and crunchy seaweed
- Coastal Cantonese Sea Bass£26.00
Steamed sea bass with sweet soy, ginger and spring onion
- Thai Yellow Curry GF£18.50
Mild coconut curry with lemongrass, turmeric and coriander. Available with vegetables and tofu
- Pad Thai Jay N£18.50
Tofu and vegetables with greens, egg-free rice noodles, tamarind, vegan seasoning, crushed peanut and lime
- Chinese Chilli Eggplant£18.50
With garlic hoisin sauce and sesame oil
- Tofu & Eggplant Red Curry Stir-Fry GF£18.50
Vegan pad ped with crunchy snap peas in a bold red curry sauce
- Napa Chinese Cabbage Stir-Fry GFO£18.50
Napa cabbage with oyster sauce, soy, chilli and garlic
- Pad Kra Pao Duck£22.00
Sliced duck breast with Thai holy basil, chopped greens and fish sauce, served with a crispy fried egg
- Thai Spicy Duck Salad£20.00
Tossed in a sharp citrus yad ped dressing
- Tropical Duck£22.00
Duck breast in sweet coconut red curry with lychee, pineapple and cherry tomato
- Tamarind Duck£22.00
Seared duck breast with a sweet and sour sticky sauce
- Drunken Duck Noodles£21.00
Crispy duck with egg noodles and sweet and spicy hoisin flavour
Signature Thaipas9 dishes
- Katsu Sando£11.50
Panko chicken, shredded cabbage and tonkatsu sauce between toasted milk bread. Sweet chilli dip
- Katsu Club Sushi Roll£11.00
Chicken katsu, pickled cucumber, lettuce, kewpie mayo and tonkatsu sauce. Served warm with no raw fish
- Tiger Prawn Crunch Sushi Roll£12.00
Crispy prawn, avocado and cucumber with spicy mayo and teriyaki glaze. Served warm with no raw fish
- Tempura Garden Sushi Roll£10.00
Sweet potato tempura, avocado, cucumber, sesame mayo and chilli crisp. Served warm with no raw fish
- Khua Gling GFO£13.50
Southern Thai dry curry with ground chicken and aromatics in iceberg pockets
- Lava Shrimp Tempura£13.50
Tempura rock shrimp tossed in sriracha mayo
- The Prawn Star£13.50
XL shrimp with garlicky butter, chilli, kaffir lime, Thai basil and warm roti
- Soft Shell Crab£12.50
Deep-fried soft shell crab with peppers, onion, garlic and black pepper chilli sauce
- Seared Scallops£16.50
Tender, sweet, flash-fried in a savoury sesame glaze
Sides10 dishes
- Jasmine Rice£5.50
Steamed and fluffy
- Eggy Fried Rice£6.50
Wok-tossed with egg and spring onion
- French Fries£6.00
Golden and crisp
- Salt & Pepper Fries£7.00
Chilli, onion, pepper and crispy garlic
- Noodles & Beansprouts£6.50
Wok-tossed with light soy
- Wok Broccoli£8.00
Garlic, soy and sesame
- Mixed Asian Greens£8.00
Market greens, wok'd fast with garlic
- Satay Sauce N£3.50
Sweet, nutty and made for dipping
- Curry Sauce£4.50
A little pot of comfort
- Satay Sauce£2.50
Sweet, nutty & made for dipping
Sushi & Bao6 dishes
- Tempura Garden Roll£9.50
Sweet potato tempura, avocado & cucumber with sesame mayo and chilli crisp
- Katsu Club Roll£11.50
Chicken katsu, pickled cucumber, lettuce, kewpie mayo & tonkatsu sauce
- Tiger Prawn Crunch Roll£12.50
Crispy tiger prawn, avocado & cucumber with spicy mayo and teriyaki glaze
- Crispy Prawn Bao£11.50
Two fluffy bao with tempura prawn, spicy mayo, cucumber & chilli
- Chicken Katsu Bao£10.00
Two fluffy bao with crispy chicken, tonkatsu sauce & pickled cabbage
- Char Siu Pork Bao£10.00
Two fluffy bao with sticky char siu, hoisin, spring onion & sesame
Rice & Noodles12 dishes
- Pad Thai Four Ways£13.00
Tamarind noodles, egg, beansprouts, peanuts, lime. Chicken 14.5 | Old Skool 15.5 | Seafood 16.5 | Jay Tofu 13
- Pad See Ew£16.50
Sliced beef fillet, wide ribbon noodles, beansprouts, cabbage, broccoli, chilli oyster, sweet soy
- Drunken Duck Noodles£16.50
Crispy duck, egg noodles, sweet & spicy hoisin
- Yaki Udon£16.50
Thick noodles, sliced beef, vegetables, black soy, cracked pepper gravy, wok-cracked egg
- Singapore Vermicelli£16.00
Honey-roast pork, chicken & prawn, curried fine noodles, omelette, peppers, beansprouts, pak choi
- Malaysian Soup Noodles£15.50
Laksa-inspired curry broth, chicken, rice noodles, tofu puffs, beansprouts, egg, chilli, coriander
- Millionaire Noodles£16.50
Chicken, pork, shrimp, rice noodles, nut crumble, aromatic sauce
- Meat Feast Noodles£17.00
Duck, chicken, sweet red pork, egg noodles, Chinese cabbage, beansprouts, crispy garlic, soy gravy
- Tom Yum Fried Rice£16.50
Jasmine rice, nam prik pao, chicken, prawn, tomato, vegetables, herbs, fried egg
- Zenny Fried Rice£16.50
Chicken, shrimp, char siu, omelette, peas, light soy, Thai fried egg
- Indonesian Fried Rice£16.50
Eggy yellow rice, satay chicken skewers, butterfly shrimp, spring onion, peanut sauce
- Hong Kong-Style Fried Rice£17.00
Char siu, belly pork, duck, Chinese cabbage, egg-fried rice
Noodles & Rice9 dishes
- Old Skool Pad Thai N£21.00
Chicken and prawns with rice noodles, egg, tamarind, nut crumble and lime
- Yaki Udon Noodles£22.00
Udon noodles with sliced beef fillet, vegetables, spicy black soy and pepper gravy, finished with cracked eggs
- Pad See Ew Z£22.00
Beef fillet and sea prawn with ribbon noodles, beansprouts, cabbage and broccoli in chilli oyster and sweet soy
- Millionaire Noodles N VO£21.00
Chicken, pork and shrimp with nut crumble, ribbon noodles and aromatic sauce
- Singapore Vermicelli VO£21.00
Honey-roast pork, chicken and prawn with curried vermicelli, omelette, peppers, beansprouts and pak choi
- Meat Feast Noodles VO£21.00
Egg noodles with duck, chicken, sweet red pork, cabbage, beansprouts, crispy garlic and soy gravy
- Tom Yum Fried Rice£22.00
Jasmine rice with nam prik pao, chicken, prawn, tomato, vegetables, herbs, chilli and fried egg
- Zenny Fried Rice VO£20.00
Chicken, shrimp, char siu, omelette and peas with soy, Thai fried egg, crispy onions and chilli fish sauce
- Indonesian Fried Rice N£20.00
Satay chicken skewers over butterfly shrimp and yellow rice with spring onion and peanut sauce
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