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Zen

From £10.00
Court Lane
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3JS

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**Alfresco dining now available. Still offering: A Collection & Delivery Service if you're not yet feeling outdoor dining.**

Fusion cuisine…a melting pot of Far Eastern influence and true Western glamour.

Experience is key: our dishes are inspired by traditional recipes from Thailand, China, Vietnam and India, and infused with a plethora of international and traditional flavours.

Flexibility is core: Zen offers a superb menu from breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mix your dishes or share with friends, go vegetarian or turn up the spice…the choice is yours.

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Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
2 Course Dinner£22.00 average price per head
Lunch£10.00 average price per head

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4 of 5 stars
1567 reviews
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      4 of 5 stars
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      3.5 of 5 stars
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      4.5 of 5 stars
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      4 of 5 stars
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    Recent Reviews:

    • deb1784
      Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom
      Great ambience , excellent food amazing value.
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 11th April 2022
      Lovely ambience , extensive varied pan Asian menu. Go hungry , portions are large full of flavour and very good quality produce. Read full review
    • Relax55934026888
      San Francisco, California
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Excellent Food
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 13th April 2022
      Excellent food and excellent service. Always booked. So do book in advance. Great ambience and good choices of cocktails Read full review
    • Traveller1999
      Durham, United Kingdom
      Nothing special
      3 of 5 stars
      Friday, 13th May 2022
      Very pleasant atmosphere, although music a little loud. Quick efficient service from pleasant staff. Food not very hot and nothing special, nothing to justify the higher prices than those charged... Read full review
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    Season (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2022)
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    Monday - Sunday11:30 - 23:00
    Bank Holiday11:30

    * Closed Christmas Day

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    Zen is in Durham City on Court Lane, next to the Law Courts. From the A1(M) take the A690 and head into Durham City centre. At the roundabout with the Prince Bishops Shopping Centre take the first left onto New Elvet. At the Royal County Hotel turn left. Follow this road to your first right into Court Lane. Zen is less than 100 yards away.

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