Zen Gardens - Cambridge

#26 - Asiatic - Cambridge, Desserts, Dim Sum

Zen Gardens

Zen Gardens
3.8 / 5 (13 reviews)

Description

Zen Gardens has been experiencing some changes in recent years that have left some longtime patrons feeling disappointed. While the quality of the food remains consistently delicious, the presentation has taken a hit with paper and styrofoam containers replacing the traditional dishes. The service has also shown signs of decline with slow service and limited menu choices. Despite these setbacks, the food continues to receive praise for its unique and flavorful vegetarian options. Customers have mixed feelings about the overall experience, with some vowing to give it another chance in the future, while others have already decided not to return. Overall, Zen Gardens offers a variety of soy-based products that mimic meat dishes and provides a pleasant dining experience with attentive service and reasonable prices.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Maryse

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★ 3.8 / 5 from 13 reviews
maryse-79
11.07.2020

I've been here twice now, and can't wait for my next visit. Vegetarian restaurants are hard to come by in Cambridge so I definitely recommend this place. They have many varieties of soy-based products, and they make foods that you would think are really made of meat...but they're not! Try the faux-chicken dumplings. Yum!

kirk-245
31.01.2020

Took my mom here who is a vegan. I actually eat meat and I didn't mind the food, when I usually hate vegetarian restaurants. Very well priced

treutel-laverne
18.01.2018

I have actually always really enjoyed this restaurant. Quaint atmosphere, server/owner that always remembers you, and excellent tasting food. The problem is the last few times i have gone I have been disappointed. They use to serve their food in nice dishes and now they come out on styrofoam or paper plates and there is less of it even though the prices have stayed the same. They also don't serve you water anymore or give you cutlery. They leave it all on a table and you have to get up and serve yourself. The first time this happened we thought it was because they just changed it for lunch but have gone at dinner and it was also the same :( it's a bummer because I actually really like the food, but don't plan on returning as I really do not like these changes.

frederic-kessler
18.01.2018

It was lunch time and we needed nourishment. Zen Gardens met all our needs indeed. Wonderful Asian food served to us by friendly staff.

rogers-yasmine
18.01.2018

I feel like this place deserves better ratings. Although the exterior is somewhat uninviting, the food there is really good. They also sell some international vegetarian produce. All in all, I had a great dinner, and this place was more that I was expecting.

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The restaurant also offers gluten-free dishes.

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