Zensai

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16 Inverness Street,
Camden Town,
London,
NW1 7HJ

0871 971 7442
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Reviewer lindalinmusic
29/02/2012
This is the worst Malaysian restaurant I have ever been to in my life. It took them 35 minutes to serve our main course, and the quality is worse than those quick takeaways in Camden Market. We were extreme disappointed as the ingredients weren't even fresh, and the curries were just awful. Wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.
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Reviewer barrybarry
21/02/2012
my names barry,I was in the camden with a friend and we didnt know where to go for something to eat and to have a drink, from a distance we saw this bar called Zensai, we went in then we was greeted by plesant staff, the place was really clean, we went up stairs to sit and order food, on the menu it had alot of choice and the prices was fair for what you got and the portions were big enough to fill your stomach , the waiting time for are food wasn't to long of a wait (about 20mins wait for the main) which was plenty of time to get to know the person i was with and have a drink while i waited, after the food we went down stairs where the bar was, the bar staff was very friendly, and at that time it was happy hour which was really good cause we got two for one on drinks, made me a very happy man, i will defo go again and i would take all my friends, its a really good vibe there, 1st class all the way
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Reviewer phgreen
04/05/2011
Zen Sai is without a doubt the best restaurant / bar in Camden, if not North London. The staff are brilliant, theres always great music playing and the food is delicious! I cant big this place up enough! A must go!
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Reviewer Belles__
12/04/2011
This beautiful bar's got the lot - and service is very important!
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Reviewer Joel84
09/02/2011
Had a lovely evening with drinks and dinner at Zen Sai. Super value - cocktails were 241 and we had 3 courses for £25. Definitely worth checking out!
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Reviewer Dobbie87
15/11/2010
Fantastic bar!! So pleased to see them up for the Food and Drink Awards!
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Reviewer si86
13/10/2010
This is a great restaurant and I have been back many times. The food was great and really authentic, and the staff were so friendly towards us. I recommend it to all
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Reviewer michaelC
02/08/2010
Zen Sai is a fantastic bar! The service is great, without being obtrusive, the music is always brilliant, and the cocktails really are one of a kind!
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Reviewer JAMIEBTS
14/07/2010
Cool bar. Walked past Zensai last week on my way home from work and decided to go in for a drink. Its a great venue, the waitress was very polite and friendly and the cocktails are worth trying!
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Reviewer Nancyyy
25/05/2010
Wonderful staff, friendly and relaxed atmosphere, and great food to top it all off!
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Reviewer saunders
11/05/2010
I love going to zensai afterwork for their happy hour! Quality cocktails buy one get one free...perfect!
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Reviewer Sophielond
27/04/2010
Zensai is one of those restaurants I always walk past and think - I must go there. After 4 months of 'musts' I finally went for dinner there on sunday! I have to say I wish I had done it sooner! The restaurant itself is very nicely decorated, with the restaurant section upstairs - away from the entrance and dance floor. We started with a couple of cocktails - I had the 'Mango Tree' and my partner had the 'Tattoo you'... both delicious. We had the spring rolls to start... Normally (especially in Camden) they are greasy and over cooked - these were wonderful and fresh! For main I had the Seabass which was perfectly cooked and flavourful! The bill came to a reasonable £16.50 each (very cheap seing as we had cocktails as well!)
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Reviewer Sam44
20/04/2010
Cant fault it! just perfect
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Reviewer Joey.london
08/04/2010
Delicious malaysian cuisine!
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Reviewer camdoner
01/04/2010
I have been trying to go to Zensai as much as I can as its such a great restaurant. The food is great and is reasonably priced and you are always greeted with a smile!
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Reviewer Sarah.uk
23/03/2010
Warm and friendly atmosphere, enthusiastic and efficient staff, a great night out!
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Reviewer Benji84
18/03/2010
I visited Zen Sai on my way home for work just for a quick drink. We ended up staying for ages! As soon as were settled in in the bar area, we thought we may as well stay for a bite to eat. I am so glad we did! The food was amazing! For starter, we shared the duck pancakes, which were the best i have ever had! I had the teriyaki salmon for a main which was cooked beautifully!! I urge you to go there! You wont be disappointed!
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Reviewer Nickybar
03/03/2010
Authentic Malaysian cuisine in a beautiful restaurant!
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Reviewer morganlondon
17/02/2010
Wonderful food and friendly staff!
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Reviewer Ellie123456
30/11/2009
I have heard so many good things about this place...i have been only once before for a few drinks but never tried the food (it always looks so delicious!) We have a work xmas party there next week...ill report back....however judging by the reviews on various websites...it will taste delicious to!
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Reviewer harrylondon
23/10/2009
Great to see that Zensai is back on the scene! It has always been one of my favourite places to go and visit!

A much deserved award as well!
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Reviewer squill
05/10/2009
Tried to visit this evening (Sunday 4th October) around 6pm and Zensai appeared to be boarded up and closed down.

A real shame given the very favourable reviews i have read.
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Reviewer zensaibar
18/10/2009
zensai is open,im steve wilmot ive been the manager there for 5 years,

we recently had some problems with the previous owners ,hence the boards,ive now taken the place over myself and its business as usual,

we were just awarded best late night bar and cocktail mixologist of the year at the london food and drink awards, a splendid time is guarenteed for all
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Reviewer Ruthwhelen
30/08/2009
Zensai is a beautiful restaurant which serves gorgeous malaysian and thai food.

I very tasty salt and chilli crabs rightly spiced with a nice kick.

The malayasian curry was a delight mildly spiced with soft potatoes.

They have a good selection of cocktails I had the mango tree a delicious drink made with mango, lime and passion fruits.

I will certainly go back to Zensai again.
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Reviewer jnes
19/08/2009
I have been to Zensai so many times! Its wonderful!

The food is astonishingly good! The unique cocktails are the perfect accessory!
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Reviewer kelly68
12/08/2009
Beautiful asian cuisine. You have to try it!
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Reviewer eliot123
05/08/2009
My new favorite bar. Cocktails are really excellent!
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Reviewer Timlondon
02/08/2009
Brilliant place! The food is amazing...seasoned and cooked perfectly!

Makes a nice change for the bland food you get in most camden venues!

The cocktails are a lovely accompaniment to the food...very good!
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Reviewer Benlaw
27/07/2009
One of my favorites. Its beautifully decorated and the food is wonderful. A rare treat in Camden!
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21/07/2009
highly recommend you go there. everything about the place is spectacular! the cocktails are delectable!
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Reviewer EPltz
13/07/2009
Cocktails are incredible. Worth going to just for that! Brilliant restaurant, with great food!
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Reviewer nkemp
09/07/2009
Fantastic place! It has everything!! Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to try the food, although my friend said it was brilliant.

Th cocktails are amazing...so good i may have drank to many of them!! great DJs...all in all a great night out!
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Reviewer lexm
01/07/2009
Whenever I am in Camden I always make sure I go to Zen Sai.

Their food is to die for! Their Thai green Curry is incredible! Also their 'berries and jerries' cocktail is amazing!
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Reviewer silverfin
17/06/2009
Worst margaritas EVER. Even worse than the pre-mixed ones you buy in a bottle.

Did not make me want to try anything else to drink or eat there!
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Reviewer martins
22/06/2009
Are you sure you went to the right bar?! I had one on saturday night..

..very very good! Such a nice bar, music and atmosphere was great!
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Reviewer silverfin
07/08/2009
Absolutely. Walked past the other day and checked the name.

Maybe they had the work experience student making cocktails that night...
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Reviewer scott4
14/06/2009
oh what a night!!!!!!!!!,we started of upstairs for dinner at 9pm and had some fantastic traditional malaysian food ,which was really well priced and tasted great,after dinner we went downstairs to the club/cocktail bar.

they had a really cool d.j and amazing cocktails so we spent the rest of the night dancing and drinking.at 2.15 we were the last ones to leave
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Reviewer babaoreilly
13/06/2009
best traditional malaysian food this side of kuala lumpur served with skill and passion ,

we had the divine beef rendang and a mongolian cream and black pepper chicken curry which was equally good,

they,ve got a relatively small wine list but my suggestion is to try the cocktails.

they were really are fantastic and quite original,many of them following the asian theme of the food.

if you love garlic,chilli,inventive cocktails and good service zensai is a good place to start
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Reviewer c111
12/06/2009
a real gem in camden towns grubby bar scene,no pints of beer or sticky carpets here.

the decor is funky ,retro and asian influenced,service is friendly and efficient,

but the high point of zensai is the cocktails,according to their press they,ve won quite a few competitions recently and after the first taste of one of their cocktails you,ll know why.

the bartenders are well versed in the classics,but i suggest you try some of their own creations,they really are fantastic.

at weekends they have d.js and it gets pretty hot and funky
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Reviewer shabba
12/06/2009
camdens only proper cocktail bar,forget about the rest.

they've won lots of awards ,and deserve to.the drinks ,service and atmosphere are are all exceptional.

try the floridita or the great eastern martini,you wont be dissapointed
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Reviewer Anonymous
04/03/2009
what a great place,my tip is ,start at the top of the cocktail list and try them all,they really are the best ive tasted.
they've won a few awards recently and you can tell why,no boring mojitos or cosmos,its all original stuff
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Reviewer Anonymous
08/04/2008
zensai has to be my best dining experience this year,really beautiful surroundings and great service.the venue incorporates pan asian cuisine in their mezzanine restaurant and drinking and dancing downstairs in the bar.the menu covers traditional and modern asian food and the bar menu is both classic and inventive.its a welcome break from camdens bar and dining scene
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Reviewer savoytruffle
16/03/2008
brilliant pan asian cuisine,luscious surroundings,friendly service and the best cocktail list i've seen in a long time,really original ,inventive stuff without being too o.t.t.
a splendid time is guarenteed for all .
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