Zen Gardens

Delicious! Loved the restaurant setting. Very casual, homey literally. If you go you'll know what I mean. I had the spicy tofu combo which came with salad, a side soup of choice I picked veg wonton, purple rice and 2 triangles which is similar to a samosa. The only thing I wish was different is that we were not given plates and food was served in takeout containers. To some this could be a small picky thing but I've always preferred to eat on actual plates when dining in restaurants. Also, we were given water in paper cups and didn't receive tea. Found out we had to order that. Other than that, it was great and left with very full bellies. The flavour was wonderful right down to the broth of the soup. Will definitely be back the next time we are in Guelph again

Vegan or not, you MUST give this place a try. The food is absolutely delicious, truly a "Mom's home cooking" vibe. Veggie Curry Samosas: flavourful, sweet, filled with potatos and spice. Flaky crispy shell. Soy chicken balls: crispy shell, tasty "chicken" that's seasoned well on the outside. Ginger Soy Chicken Fried Rice: so tasty! Flavours remind me of my childhood. The soy chicken texture is surprisingly palatable. While obviously not chicken, it's still very tasty and provides the chewy feedback of meat. Much better than yves fake meat products in my opinion. Jasmine tea served loss leaf, very good. Interior is very cute and cozy. What a better way to eat a home cooked meal than somewhere that feels like home? I'm so excited to return to try other dishes from their large menu selection.

We will start off with the location, well it's in a house, it's a small place with a calm atmosphere. Nice calming music. The staff was great, friendly and answered our questions. Everything was vegan which is new to me, I've never had vegan Thai food before. I was pleasantly surprised. The Pad Thai vegan style was good and piping hot to boot we all almost burned our mouths, I laugh because all four of us made the same mistake of not blowing on our food prior to digging in, it smelled that good! Bonus to this place! The lovely friends I shared a meal with ordered extra to bring home to their other sons which Zen garden happily prepared for them and was ready when we all left. Cozy place only like 4-5 tables, very intimate. I would totally recommend this place for dates and family gatherings. The food was delicious although different from the kind of Thai food I've enjoyed in the past. But don't be fooled by this place it's very very good. Please check it out and enjoy the experience. Much love to you Zen Gardens, I promise I'll be back :

The food was great but the quantity is less when it compared to price but you can give a try

I often have their vegan sushi. Their tempeh platter is also incredible - amongst so many other options. Thank you for continuing to be in Guelph. Food: 5/5

Went for lunch and the service was really great and food was good too. This is a fully vegetarian restaurant. Portions are great and the presentation was exceptional. This restaurant is really clean and has a clean washroom. This place has fee parking. Highly recommend this place for all vegetarian lovers and will definitely return.

I visited Zen Gardens recently for dinner and was pleasantly surprised by the wide variety of menu options as well as the quality of the food. Upon arrival, I was promptly seated by a friendly and attentive staff member. My miso soup, dumplings, and veggie sushi platter arrived at my table quickly and tasted great. The restaurant itself is relatively small and there isn't a lot of available parking, but neither of these factors negatively affected my experience.

Best hot and sour soup I have ever had. That and the enoki balls are my favourite options.

A little Vegetarian/ Vegan treasure on Surrey north of the police station. The flavours are sooo good! You have to try the Pineapple Veggie Chicken Soy Chicken! Fried Rice, it is amazing. We also got the curry and it was cooked perfectly. The nicest couple run the place and it is such a nice atmosphere, we got take out but are returning for dine in. Prices are very reasonable and portions are to share!

If you want vegetarian food come here. It's nothing fancy and I used to come all the time before covid. Glad it's still around and the food is still as good.Food: 5/5

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