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STAY Honest

Great food doesn’t need to be complicated.

     We keep our menu focused so we can spend more time on what matters: choosing ingredients, preparing them with care, and getting the flavors right. Some things take time. Others are best made fresh, right when you order. We believe in knowing what goes into our food and treating every ingredient with respect.

Spicy Garlic Shrimp sandwich

Chashu Pork belly

Good things take time.

Inspired by Japanese-style braised pork, which is normally on top of ramen bowl. Our pork belly is slowly cooked with salt, sugar and water until tender and coated in a rich, savory glaze.

Simple ingredients. Time and patience.

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Roasted Angus Brisket

We start with Australian Black Angus brisket, carefully trimming excess fat and tenderizing the meat with pineapple. Slow-roasted for at least eight hours with soy sauce and garlic, the brisket develops a rich, savory flavor and tender texture. It’s our take on comfort food, crafted with patience.

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Kaki-Age

Inspired by the Japanese vegetable fritter traditionally enjoyed with soba noodles, our kakiage brings together simple ingredients and satisfying textures. We double-fry our onion fritters for extra crispiness, then pair them with our teriyaki sauce.

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Chicken Tender Katsu

Crispy on the outside. Juicy on the inside.

We use chicken tenderloins, coat them in egg wash and breadcrumbs, and fry them to order.

Never pre-fried. Never sitting around waiting.

Just freshly cooked chicken katsu with the crunch you expect in every bite.

Flash fried shrimp

One of our signature favorites.

Our shrimp are lightly coated in cornstarch and flash-fried until crispy on the outside and juicy inside. Timing these shrimp is what we take seriously. Finished with garlic chips and spicy mayonnaise, they deliver the perfect combination of crunch, heat, and savory flavor.

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basil Crab Cake

A little inspiration from Thailand.

We combine blue crab meat with aromatic Thai basil to create our signature crab cakes. Paired with garlic cream sauce and a squeeze of fresh lemon, every bite is rich, fragrant, and refreshing.

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Ciabatta

The foundation of a great sandwich matters.

We chose Italian ciabatta for its light, airy interior and beautifully crisp crust when toasted. Its subtle olive oil flavor complements our bold fillings without overpowering them.

Simple, satisfying, and just right.

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asian Rice paper wrap

Inspired by the fresh rolls enjoyed throughout Southeast Asia, our rice paper wraps offer a different way to experience your favorite Zenwich flavors. Soft, slightly chewy rice paper wraps around fresh vegetables, red quinoa, and your choice of filling. Fresh, and satisfying.

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Red quinoa

Small grain. Big possibilities.

Originally cultivated in the Andes, red quinoa brings a pleasantly nutty flavor, satisfying texture, fiber, and plant-based protein to our menu. We use it in our rice paper wraps and quinoa bowls for a wholesome and delicious alternative to traditional sandwich bread or rice.

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Tangy MayoNnaise

A great sauce can bring everything together.

Our tangy mayonnaise is crafted with a carefully balanced combination of egg, vinegar, mustard, sugar, and oil. Emulsified, smooth, creamy, and bright, it adds just the right touch of sweetness and acidity to our sandwiches.

Spicy MayoNnaise

Creamy, spicy, and full of character.

Our spicy mayonnaise combines the richness of mayo with the bold heat of Sriracha, complemented by mirin and sake.

It’s a signature finishing touch that brings a little extra excitement.

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Sunomono. Pickled cucumber.

Sunomono

Simple ingredients can create extraordinary flavor. A traditional Japanese cucumber salad, our sunomono is made with crisp seedless British cucumbers, lightly cured with salt and dressed with vinegar and sugar. Cool, refreshing, and perfectly balanced, it adds a bright contrast to our savory dishes.

Coleslaw

Fresh, crisp, and made with care.

Our coleslaw combines finely shredded cabbage and carrots with our tangy mayonnaise. Simple ingredients, prepared fresh for a satisfying crunch.

 

Honest Ingredients, Simply Crafted.

It’s more than our tagline.

It’s how we approach food, every single day.

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     Enjoy bold Asian-American sandwiches, rice paper wraps, quinoa bowls, and teriyaki rice bowl at Zenwich Elmhurst.

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