Cafe Zen Menu

Welcome to the Cafe Zen Menu, a place where comfort and flavor meet in perfect harmony. Located at 136 Lafayette St, Gretna, LA 70053, this charming spot is perfect for anyone looking to unwind and enjoy great food. Whether you’re here for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, you’ll find something that fits your mood.

From hearty breakfasts to light lunch options, every dish is crafted with care. The café’s menu features a variety of fresh, flavorful items, with a focus on using locally sourced ingredients that bring out the best in every bite. Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet like a freshly baked pastry or prefer savory dishes to fuel your day, there's no shortage of options.

The warm, inviting atmosphere makes it the perfect place to relax and enjoy your meal, and it’s clear that every dish is made with love and attention to detail. So, if you're in the area, don't miss out on the chance to explore what Cafe Zen has to offer.

Appetizers

Edamame
steamed fresh green soy beans
US$3.50
Yakitori
grilled chicken and scallion on a skewer with teriyaki sauce
US$4.50
Beef Tataki
seared beef served with ponzu (vinegar sauce)
US$9.95
Baked Green Mussel
new zealand mussel baked with creamy caviar sauce
US$5.25
Gyoza
grilled pork dumplings with spicy sesame sauce
US$4.95
Grilled Yellow Tail Neck
grilled yellow tail fish collar
US$7.95
Wasabi Shumai
spicy wasabi falvor grilled pork dumplings
US$5.50
Japanese Mushrooms
sauteed shiitake, enoki and shimeji mushrooms
US$6.95
Hasami-age
chicken breast stuffed with shiso leaves and cheese served tempura style
US$7.25
Zen Tofu
delicious fried bean curd in tempura sauce
US$5.50
Baked Seafood
tuna, salmon, squid, crab, and octopus baked in a creamy sauce
US$7.25
Spring Roll
crispy fried spring rolls
US$4.50
Sauteed Sea Scallop
sauteed sea scallops,shiitake, enoki, and shimeji mushrooms
US$7.95
Ankimo
steamed monkfish pate
US$5.95
White Fish Carpaccio
thinly sliced white fish sashimi with our carpaccio style dressing
US$11.95
Sushi Appetizer
assorted 5 pieces of sushi (tuna, salmon,white fish, shrimp and crab stick)
US$10.95
Sashimi Appetizer
varieties of thinly slices of selected fish
US$12.95
Tuna Tataki
thinly slices of seared tuna served with masago, green
US$12.95

Soups

Miso Soup
a traditional broth, blended red and white miso garnished with tofu, seaweed and scallions
US$2.00
Clear Soup
a japanese consomme made from clear fish broth, garnished with scallion, seaweed and wheat noodles
US$2.00
Udon Noodle
japanese tender noodles in a fish broth topped with shrimp tempura and vegetables
US$8.95
Clam Soup
steamed hard shell clam with clear fish broth garnished with kaiware raddish sprouts and crab stick
US$3.75

Salads

Green Salad
iceberg and greenleaf lettuce topped with giger dressing
US$2.50
Squid Salad
seasoned squid over vinaigrette cucumber salad
US$5.20
Noodle Salad
bean thread noodles with cucumber and carrots in a creamy sauce
US$4.25
Seaweed Salad
green seaweed in a light spicy sesame sauce
US$4.50
Seafood Salad
varieties of sashimi tossed with iceberg lettuce. kaiware sprouts, and japanese vinaigrette dressing
US$12.50
Seviche
sashimi salad, quickly tossed with our spicy dressing
US$12.95
Sunomono
marinatated cucumbers and seaweed with sweet vinaigrette, topped with your choice of crab or octopus
US$5.95
Soba Salad
healthy japanese buckwheat noodles topped with shredded egg omelet, vegetables and special sauce
US$8.95

Dinner

Chicken Teriyaki
grilled chicken topped with teriyaki sauce
US$14.95
Beef Steak
12 oz ribeye steak, grilled with shiitake mushroom
US$20.95
Shrimp Tempura
golden fried shrimp and vegetabkes in light butter
US$14.95
Grilled Tuna
grilled tuna with onions and teriyaki sauce
US$16.95
Grilled Salmon
grilled fresh salmon with onions and teriyaki sauce
US$15.95
Tofu Steak
healthy beancurd steak with teriyaki sauce
US$12.95
Zen Combinatioin
combination of tempura, grilled chicken, beef, dumplings and baked green mussel
US$21.95
Nigiri Sushi
assorted 8pc sushi and california roll
US$15.95
Sashimi
varieties of thin slices of fresh fish
US$18.95
Chirashi
a bowl of sushi rice served over with varieties of sashimi
US$17.95
Unagi Don
bbq eel served over steamed rice in special sauce
US$14.95
Tekka Don
sliced fresh tuna on top of sushi rice with side of japanese garnish
US$15.95
Sushi And Sashimi Combination
combination of assorted sushi and sashimi
US$24.95

Sushi & Sashimi

Tuna
US$4.50
Yellow Tail
US$4.95
White Fish
US$4.25
White Tuna
US$4.25
Fresh Salmon
US$4.50
Sp Fresh Salmon
US$5.75
Smoked Salmon
US$4.50
Sp Smoked Salmon
US$5.75
Shrimp
US$3.50
Crab
US$3.00
Bbq Eel
US$4.25
Octopus
US$3.95
Squid
US$3.95
Surf Clam
US$4.25
Smelt Roe
US$3.95
Wasabi Tobiko
US$3.95
Salmon Roe
US$4.50
Sea Urchin
US$6.95
Sweet Prawn
US$6.50
Scallop
US$5.50
Mackerel
US$3.50
Egg Omelet
US$3.00
Quail Egg (topping)
US$1.00

Rolls

California
crab stick, avocado, smelt roe
US$4.25
Crunchy
snow crab, fried tempura butter
US$4.85
Spicy Tuna
fresh tuna, cucumber, green onions, smelt roe, spicy mayo
US$5.50
Salmon Skin
baked salmon skin, cucumber, geen onions, smelt roe
US$3.95
Bbq Eel
bbq eel, cucumber, avocado
US$4.95
Yellow Tail
fresh yellow tail, oba leaf, green onions, cucumber smelt roe
US$5.95
Salmon Avocado
fresh or smoked salmon, avocado
US$4.85
Philadelphia
smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado
US$5.25
Shrimp Tempura
fried shrimp, snow crab, cucumber
US$4.75
Mushroom Hand Roll
shiitake mushroom, green onions, smelt roe, mayo
US$4.50
Rainbow
fresh tuna, salmon, white fish on top the snow crab roll
US$11.50
Naruto
snow crab wrapped in thinly sliced cucumber
US$8.25

Dessert

Ice Cream
green tea or red bean flavors available
US$2.95
Fried Ice Cream
US$4.25
Fried Banana
with vanilla ice cream
US$4.95
Coconut Sorbet
US$4.95
Mochi Ice Cream
green tea, red bean and mango flavors ice cream filled inside rice cake
US$4.25
Ready to order? Kerbside pickup, delivery and dine-in are all available. 📞 +1 504-393-2293