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Zen




 For the second review of the blog I have opted to go for a Chinese takeaway. The Chinese takeaway in question is Zen, arguably the finest purveyor of perishable comestibles in Dennistoun this side of the Yangtze.

The true star of Zen is of course, its food. The menu is a vast array of Chinese delicacies , offering a diverse selection to cater to various tastes. From classics such as Sweet and Sour Chicken to options such as the Szechuan Beef, the quality and authenticity of the dishes are apparent.

Though a sit-in option is not available, it is very rare that a Chinese of this ilk would have this so it does not detract from the overall experience. I ordered  Salt and Chilli Chicken and Chips with a side of Curry Sauce, with my fellow critics (flatmates) opting for a Chicken Chow Mein and the Szechhuan Beef, respectively. 

The food only took 20 minutes to prepare, was piping hot upon arrival for collection and was procured for under £25. Hard to have any complaints thus far.

Speaking from my own experience, the food was delectable. The salt and chilli chicken was packed with chicken, which believe it or not can be a rarity these days. It had a nice combination of softened peppers and onions to compliment this, with some fried shallots to garnish. The chips followed the same brief, so was happy with this. The portion sizes were generous too which shouldn't be taken for granted.

Overall, the Zen dining experience was a positive one. As a hungover, not overly fussy diner at the time of consumption, it was nice to have expectations exceeded with a hearty Chinese. The only arguable downside is that they do not take credit payments, just cash. This however is nullified by the ATM mere paces from the front door.

Inside the operations HQ (Kitchen)


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Location: 618 Alexandra Parade, Dennistoun, Glasgow G31 3BT, UK

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