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Zen Burger

465 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10017
nr. 45th St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-661-6080 Send to Phone

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Cuisine: Hamburgers, Health Food, Vegetarian/Vegan

Photo by Jeremy Liebman

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Official Website

zenburger.com

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6, 7, S at Grand Central-42nd St.

Prices

$6-$7.50

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Breakfast
Kid-Friendly
Kids' Menu
Lunch
Take-Out

Alcohol

No Alcohol

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

This venue is closed.

You might be surprised by the business model that inspired Zen Burger, the fast-food spinoff of Zen Palate. “It’s just like McDonald’s,” says co-owner James Tu, referring to his burger (Special ZenSauce and all), his free-range-egg sandwich with ZenSausage, and his chicken nuggets—all of them made from proprietary blends of vegetables, grains, and soy products. The soft-serve in the shakes is dairy-free, and the ZenTuna is mixed with Veganaise. There’s even a kids’ menu, with smaller portions and a toy included with every order (if that doesn’t work as an eat-your-veggies bribe, there are always warm chocolate-chip cookies for dessert). — Robin Raisfeld and Rob Patronite

Food:	9

Service:	8

Décor:	7

Value:	9

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