Zenna Thai & Japanese Restaurant

Zenna has been my go-to spot for Thai food for a long time, mainly because of how good their Spicy Basil Rice and Panang Curry are. I’m a regular customer and would’ve easily given them a 5-star rating based on taste alone. However, over the past few months, I’ve noticed a consistent drop in the quantity of Spicy Basil Rice in takeout orders. Until last year, the box used to be completely filled. Recently, the portion has been noticeably less compared to what it used to be. I called the restaurant to check if this was a one-time mistake and was connected to the manager. I politely explained that I’m a regular customer and asked if something had changed. I was told that the rice is always measured using the same bowl before being packed. While I understand that explanation, there was no acknowledgment of the concern, nor any willingness to verify it (for example, asking me to revisit or share a photo). Paying around $15 for that quantity doesn’t feel worth it, especially for a place where the dine-in atmosphere and interiors are fairly average. When it comes to takeout, value matters. Price, taste, quantity, and service should balance out. Zenna still delivers on taste, but unfortunately, service and portion consistency have taken a hit recently. Posting this here so other regular customers are aware.

SUMMARY: Hostess was awful, everything else was incredible! EXPERIENCE: Rosa at the front desk left a lot to be desired - with a table of 8 coming, I arrived first and asked to be seated. She straight out said No. I asked if I could be seated alone, to get a glass of water (it was a long day and I drove quite a ways).. also No. She said I could not be seated until at least 3 people from my party had arrived. Why 3? If 3, then why not 1? No clue. Another ridiculous policy that only serves to ruin the customers experience. Especially with her nonchalant attitude about it. Oh well. After that, our server was AWESOME! And the food was incredible, and authentic (our family is from Thailand). We had the Kow Ka Moo, Rice Porridge, Pad Thai, and Som Tum. The black sticky rice custard dessert, although not authenticaly Thai, was yummy.

What nice little surprise this place was! Service was friendly and efficient. Food was good, no doubt. We ordered Spicy Thai basil fried rice, miso soup, chicken broccoli with passion fruit margarita & coconut water. While the soup and the food were very good but Imy friend didn’t like the drink and coconut water that much. The server and the ambience are good, family friendly. Will try again in future. They are open till 3AM so this place has always been my togo place when it’s late for dinner.

I ordered a spicy level one and this feels like a five, and the noodles are not even cooked and apart, there are still white noodles in my drunken noodles I have water in my eyes. It’s so spicy. And I have a condition to where I can’t even eat spicy.

My husband and I found this place while looking for something close to our hotel. It was a quick drive, and we arrived at a good time as it was not busy. We were seated immediately, and our server was quick with menus and took our order within 5 minutes of sitting down. My husband got the yellow tail sushi roll and a side of steamed Gyoza. Bothe were very good. I ordered the Thai noodles with chicken and #3 spice level. It was a huge portion with lots of flavor. The heat level was a little low for my liking, but I never know how they actually measure their spiciness. I would probably get a 5 next time, but all of it was delicious.

A friend of mine was having his birthday dinner here and invited my wife and I. He has been telling me about this restaurant, and we've been excited to try it out. For starters, we had the Steamed Tulip Dumplings, Yakitori Chicken, and the Crab Rangoon Dip. My favorite was the Yakitori Chicken, but they were all very good. We also had the Tom-Kha Soup, and it was flavorful and amazing. We will definitely be getting it again. Next, we had the Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice. I was kinda skeptical about it, but after I tried it, I was sorry that I didn't try it sooner. Pineapple goes great in fried rice. For dessert, we had the Fried Bananas and the Sweet Black Sticky Rice. The fried bananas were good, but everyone loved the sweet black sticky rice. The whole meal was great and the service was amazing, they were short staffed and our waitress Dolly was the only one there working all the tables and she did an amazing job. We will definitely be coming back.

Doan was amazing! We felt so welcome. The food was excellent. Thank you very much!

It's one of my favorite Asian fusion restaurants. They have good variety. The sushi isn't bad for the price. My favorite is the Thai menu (you have to askstafffor it). I believe this is one of their strong point of interest. And its great to have late hours on the weekend. The service is always excellent, and the food is always consistent.

Went to try their lunch menu. We ordered Pad Thai veggie with tofu and Grill Mackerel. The Pad Thai noodles is bland need more peanuts and a little of fish sauce. The grilled fish was delicious. Serving staff is friendly and helpful. A huge area for dine in and bar area. Nicely decorated. They close at 2 am, daily. Music provided by Joe the musician on Fridays. Lots of parking on a nice location.

Ordered via GH, have not dined in at this location. Was craving Tom Kha but also needed a bit more than that when I stumbled across their meal-sized portion with protein and noodles. Kept it simple and went with chicken then picked a few appetizers. I went with the Crab Rangoon chips and dip, and California rolls. Now, the Tom Kha soup was excellent and I will (and have) continue to order it when I have the craving. I do wish the chicken had a touch of seasoning but honestly, it's fine. The crab Rangoon dip and chips were...hmm. The concept? Love it. I adore crab rangoons. But the execution for this is just disappointing. It doesn't taste bad but it's just overall bland and a little off. It's also overpriced for what it is in my opinion. California rolls were mid. I think there are some grocery stores that can do better. All in all, I highly recommend the Tom Kha and because I did enjoy it, I'll keep trying other things on the menu to make it worth ordering out from here. So, it's not bad. Pretty standard for an Asian fusion type restaurant. They definitely have plenty of things left to try, too!

Great food. Love the hours....open late! Always a pleasant environment. Love that they have vegetarian options

Happy hour is undefeated here ! Love this spot for some good sushi and nigiri. Zenna used to have multiple locations but I believe this is the only one standing. I'm truly grateful because this is a forever gem. Service is always attentive and courteous. Staff here are knowledgeable of all the menu items and polite. I enjoy each meal which usually include the spicy tuna roll, salmon nigiri, and Philadelphia roll. I will also throw in a Long Island ice tea to set the mood right . My type of vibe here . Please come check this spot out and enjoy a great meal.

The food is always amazing! The service is on point too ! This is definitely one of my favorite places to eat ! I would recommend to friends and family for sure . The fact there open until 3am is freaking awesome!

My sister and were looking to try a new Thai place and this popped up. Bonus points because it's also a Japanese restaurant. Came in a on a Saturday evening for an early dinner and was surprised they had happy hour on a weekend. The happy hour is from 4pm - 7pm and it's everyday. It was too busy when we went and were sat right away. Started off with the heaven beef and chicken wings, both are part of the happy hour menu. Heaven beef was very flavorful and had a spicy sauce to go with it. Chicken wings were crispy and hot when they arrived to the table. They have different flavors you can choose from as well. The volcano roll was more than I expected, it's pretty much a full meal even though it's sushi. My sister enjoyed her panang curry and it was as paired with rice. The service was great from start to finish. Our server came to check on us multiple times, making sure we were able to get in our happy hour orders as well. Def recommend this place and def will be back to try other items.

I haven't been back in years cause it was terrible last time. BUT! They've redeemed themselves. My partner and I were hungry and he had never been and since this place opened late and I told him about it. When we arrived, we had plenty of parking space. This place used to be such a hot spot that parking was hard and towing's enforced. Anyways, their sushi is not very good. It used to be better but I don't know what happened- no longer very fresh and they seemed to skimp on the fishes. Soft shell crab was underwhelming & falling apart. The crab was tiny and barely anything. The boat noodles' delicious and so was the panang sauce. If we were hungry at late night nights again, I'd come back for the Thai food- much better!

A Staple in My Dallas Dining! Zenna has been a go-to spot for me since I moved to Dallas in 2017, and it never disappoints! I feel like I've tried almost everything on the menu, and it's always fantastic. My husband and I had dinner from here recently, and I decided to switch things up--and I'm so glad I did! I ordered the Basil Shrimp and Chicken, and it was exactly what I needed on a chilly night. The vegetables and meat were perfectly glazed in a flavorful sauce that paired beautifully with the steamed white rice. I usually have leftovers, but not this time--I savored every single bite! I typically get their Thai Tea, which is absolutely amazing, but I've been on a water kick lately, so I skipped it this time. Still, if you're a fan of Thai Tea, theirs is a must-try! I can't say enough great things about Zenna. If you're in the Plano area, heading north on 75, definitely stop by! Their menu is full of delicious options, and I'm sure you won't be disappointed. 5/5 Highly Recommend!

Been coming here for YEARS, quality has gone severely down. "Warm Fried Banana" was colder than the ice cream. Such a shame, this place had some nostalgia.

Overall Rating: 4.0 (0 = good, X = bad) 1. Atmosphere: O Atmosphere was quaint, not much to say about it, standard and fair. They do have live music courtesy of musician Joe during my visit which either hate or love but I enjoyed it personally. 2. Service: O Their standout if anything, the waiter was exceptional. Very kind and quick to tasks. Also if it's your birthday they do give you a free desert and musician Joe was super cool. 3. Food/Products: O Food tasted good, a standout for me was the seagull roll which was affordable for "eating out" and blew my expectations. 4. Pricing: O Mostly average or cheaper pricing than most places you'd find if you went to eat out. Seagull was like 8 dollars and I spammed 4 of them. 5. Overall Experience: O It was very pleasant, I went on my birthday so musician Joe was cooking it up and I did get a free desert from it. Aside from that, nice place to get sushi or Thai food, would recommend overall. Highlights/Recommendations: seagull roll mmmmh

Went on a Thursday night at 11 PM and have never been to the Plano location! Opened till 3 am and late night specials?! Count us in. My goodness their portions are HUGE! I got the Tom Kha noodle soup and wowww blew me away especially with the cold weather. It definitely was an XL bowl haha. Highly recommend trying!

For starters , I've worked as a server / in service industry for 9 years , so believe me .. this is the first negative review I've ever given in my life ... as I'm sure for a lot of other people know as of right now , money is tight .. me and my partner have not been able to splurge on food in WEEEKS maybe even months ...well I had a really rough day and my partner wanted to treat me to Chinese food because I had been craving it all day .. we rushed there as soon as my partner got off work .. were fully ready to give our whole order as we were sat down at our table , to make it easiest for our server due to it being later in the evening .. (an hour before they closed ). We were greeted with deep sigh's and eye roll's , there seemed to be a new girl and the girl that was seemingly training her seemed to have told her they were closed ? So she told us they were closed and the person who seemed to be training corrected her and said "no we aren't " so she started to grab menu's to seat us , then (me working service industry ) , i said if you're only taking to go we can definitely do that ! If not we can head out ! They seemingly , happily agreed to us ordering to- go .. simply because they obviously didn't wanna deal with us .. we waited outside because it was just noticeably uncomfortable and we were very much unwanted ... we got home and phew .... opening the chicken ... made the whole house smell like burning ? It was actually so bad I couldn't even handle the smell .. I had to put the lid back on ... the "lomein noodles " were .... i'm not even kidding ... top ramen noodles .. no seasoning ... I wanted noodles instead of rice and was willing to pay an up charge but they simply said no they couldn't do that , which I understand .. but I paid an extra $2.95 for top Ramen noodles with no seasoning ? At all ..? I will attach pictures for you to see for yourself ... then I called twice .. and was sent to voicemail ... it's actually really frustrating to finally allow yourself to treat yourself to a good meal .. and it's everything BUT that .. and we tipped because even with bad service we still tip ... we paid $60+ after tip for everything to be inedible, we took one bite of everything and packed it back up to bring back tomorrow since they don't wanna answer the phone before close ( also RIGHT AFTER we ordered ...what seemed to be a regular came in and asked how the host was doing and they said " ready to go " so it was very much giving LAZY ... seemed like the chicken was just sitting in the fryer for hours and they just tossed it back in to warm it and threw some Sause on there ... needless to say after my crappy day I still didn't get to eat because it was inedible..And for $60 I'm actually baffled.. if I could give 0 stars .. I would ..

My first time eating at Zenna's on the recommendation of my beautiful friend Gurpreet, and it was so yummy!! The food was excellent, the spring rolls and the sushi. The service was great, my food came so quick, just like magic lol! Enjoyed it thoroughly Ambiance of restaurant was great!!

Zenna has a great Happy hour and reasonable prices but I do not recommend the Chicken Satay (4 very small DRY pieces of chicken). The curry was great and the service was good!

The food and waitress were both outstanding actually I'm going back next week with 8 people to try more amazing dishes. Kathy D

Zennas food used to be excellent since covid it's been average. They used to be crowded all the time now it's a ghost town.

I do not underhand the low reviews. I'll start with the only low point. It is a Thai and sushi place, but it is a bar open until 3 AM. It can get loud inside and it's not the fanciest place. But we are here god food, not decoration! Zenna has had multiple locations around the DFW metroplex over the years. The Plano location has always been the best and consistent. Service is always good, food comes out quick no matter how busy they are. The appetizers are great from the pork ribs, the heavenly beef to the unique crab Rangoon dip. One or two of these are always ordered when we go. Always have to get some kind of sushi. Rice is made great for it, slightly sweet and not bland. Fish always seems fresh. Our go t's for entrees are the peanut beef, pad see ew and pad Thai. They are always consistent and full of flavor. We will drive an hour past two other Zenna locations to go here. We have spent many a Friday night with friends here and will continue to!

I had a great time here. The food is super fresh and affordable. The service is super chill and professional. The ambiance is very cool and chill. This place is amazing! 5 stars.

It's been sooooo long since I last had Zenna & boy did I miss it!! This is the perfect spot to go when you're craving classic sushi rolls or thai food. I started with the midnight roll and it came out fairly quick. While eating the midnight roll, I also ordered a bowl of chicken tom yum soup and a plate of pad see ew. Everything came out pretty quickly all while being piping hot!! They have different drink specials everyday. & 1/2 off all shots on the weekends I believe! Everyone from the host, to the servers to the table cleaners were so nice & attentive!! They sat us quickly, served us quickly, and cleaned up as needed fairly quickly. Whether you're coming for an early dinner or late night snack, this is the place in dfw to be!! The ambiance is casual so no need to feel over/underdressed!! They also close at 3AM so what are you waiting for? GO GO GO

Love Zennas! Everything is good- food, drinks, ambience- staff is cool! chill spot and they're open late!

The food was okay, but service was very VERY slow. The ambiance was a little off putting to be honest.

We ordered couple of dishes - shishito peppers, pad thai, and tom kha noodle soup. They were ok and nothing worth coming back to.

I really did like the salad and the soup. It really full me up very healthy and easy to enjoy. Very good service in place the lady was able to ask if I needed anything.

The black Thai menu is the way to go, don't bother with the regular menu in my opinion. There are three dishes that I will always get here, which are the bbq & crispy pork over rice, soy sauce noodles, and fried pork intestines. The fried pork intestines are a 10 out 10 in my book. I can never go wrong with these dishes no matter how many times I've ordered them. The quality, portions, and price are definitely a bang for your buck. They are also open til 3am everyday, what more can you ask for? This is definitely one of my favorite places to go to.

This restaurant had nice ambiance. Our waiter was kind. The food was just okay. I found it bland. I only tried Thai dishes.

Good for late night eats but food was just okay. Red curry felt a little bland so did the Udon Noodles. We didn't like the cashew dish as much. Service was good and quick

classic local place, usually the go to when I want pad thai or pad see ew, the quality definitely isnt the same as 10 years ago but it still has its roots in place with the tom kha soup and crispy fish spicy thai salad.

I love the Thai Food that they offer here. Always ask for their Thai menu so you get to try all the authentic dishes. A little disappointed with their soy sauce pork leg. Its supposed to be cook longer so its melt in your mouth when you eat it. Everything else still the same as before. Will definitely come back. They start open until 2 or 3 AM I believe. So if you are hungry late at night, this is one place you can go.

Amazing place with good hours for those with long work days. We ordered sushi and Thai fried rice. The fried rice didn't have much shrimp in it however the sushi was very flavorful. Would appreciate more outgoing servers however who can at least fake that they like their jobs.

Love this place the food is absolutely hands down amazing plus they stay open late which is even better!!

My boyfriend and I get to go orders here often! It's our go to hangover food. I don't get the low reviews because it's always been hot, fresh and really good! I'm obsessed with their miso soup and fried rice and usually always get it. Nice portion size on both. I love that the miso has chunks of veggies. The spicy green beans are . My new favorite dish. We have gotten the drunken noodles and panang curry many times as well and love them both. I've had beef, chicken and shrimp here but prefer the chicken or shrimp. I haven't dined in but seems like a nice space and they're open late.

Ordered delivery through Grub Hub and got Udon Noodles with pork and Pad Thai with chicken. The udon noodles were good but the portion size I got seemed a little small. The pad thai was a standard delivery portion size you'd expect and was great.

Came in last night as I want it sushi and everything came out fantastic and the best thing is that they are open till 3am so it was a jackpot for us. Fast service and the food came fast. The server was super nice and very kind. Drop by and give this place a try everything was fresh and tasty!!

My coworker and I stopped by Zenna on lunch today and I was pleasantly surprised at how good the service & food was. I hadn't been to Zenna in years prior to today! Our server appeared to be the only one working and she worked the area & didn't skip a beat!! I ordered the lunch serving for chicken fried rice (spice level 3) & it had a nice kick. It came with a small salad the dressing was semi sweet and different. I don't have to have it again but wasn't bad!! The chicken fried rice stole my heart! It was so flavorful and a decent size portion. Side note: my co-worker ordered the tornado sushi roll and it was sooo friggin good. I'll be ordering that and the rice next time.

The food was great, the service was fast, and the people were friendly. I used to go to the one in downtown Dallas, but I was craving it so I drove out to the location in Plano, and it was worth it.

Met a friend of mine here for happy hour! We ordered the crab Rangoon dip for an appetizer and three sushi rolls. Very good! I would definitely go here again!

I can always rely on this spot for AMAZING food! We have been countless times and are never let down by anything I've tried. A staple for me is the tom kah soup, it's so creamy and packed full of flavor, you can get it with a protein and choice of noodles or rice. Perfect for a cold day or any day. All of their noodle dishes are great, many options for whatever you're feeling and you'll never get bored. SO. MUCH. FLAVOR! I'm always sure to get a beef salad as well, it light, crisp and forever fresh! It's a great pallet cleanser for the many flavors you are sure to taste at this spot. And you can never go wrong with sushi! They offer all the typical rolls and some unique ones as well. Cleanliness of this restaurant is not superb, it could really be much better (sticky tables and menus). Also the service could use an up tweak as well. It seems that they are under staffed most of the time but I see the servers are working hard and trying their best with the heavy flow of traffic. Ranso had been our server many times and he is a superstar. He really goes above and beyond to accommodate the customers. Thank you Ranso! What I love most is that this establishment is open so late!! Having a 3am closing time ensures we can have a great meal well into the night. What a great way to end a night out drinking with friends with a delicious meal! I'm giving it 5 stars due to the food alone, the kitchen really knows their stuff. If you like Japanese/ Thai food, Zenna is a MUST TRY.

I'm sure we all come here because we love their happy hour. They have really good cheap drinks. I'm obsessed with their spicy fried rice. It's what I always get. This time I tried their spring rolls and they were so good. The color of the clear sauce threw me off but our waiter said it was just sweet and sour! The sake bombs here are huge, it's enough to make like 3-4 bombs. Service here is cool. If you're looking for a perfect spot to just to drink and talk with friends and each good cheap food. This is the spot:)

Only giving it three stars cus yes good is goood BUT my man asked him if the cucumber salad had onion in it as I'm pregnant and nauseous to the point I throw up at slightly any smell and I HATE onions so the dude told him no it didn't and as soon as I open the box , the overwhelming putrid stench of onion hit my nostrils. This man had deceived me and honestly I could've made a better salad at home . The salad was MAJORITY onion so I really couldn't eat it. What a waste of money as well as I hadn't eaten all day and this was the only thing that sounded appealing at all. Shame on this place and I probly won't come here again.

If you just need super casual no-frills Japanese/Thai dining, this will work. I've only visited this location, so I can't speak for the others. Pros: 1- The teriyaki chicken and shrimp combo and fried rice came out hot and seemed like it wasn't under a heat lamp. 2- The sushi was enjoyable and fresh enough. 3- The happy hour margarita was $5. Cons: 1-The shrimp in the teriyaki meal had a "fishy" taste and smell. I'm not sure what would cause this, but I wouldn't order it again. 2- The place is very shabby and unassuming, and is in the parking lot of a motel 6. The entrance has signage that looks like a bar. The "open" sign that lights up, and printed papers on and around the front door. 3- The hot food seemed eerily similar to the Chinese mall spots with the photos on the menu. (Yes, there were photos on the menu here too)

Pad Thai requeat at spicy not even close. If you are new to Pad Thai and basic then this will satisfy you but any serious foodie traveled Pad Thai lover will be like this on a scale one to 10 is a 3. Not any really flavor. Stoners will love it because they give you a lot of food but no personality. Save your dollars.

The best Thai food in North Texas! They never disappoint. Returning customer for sure. I got the Thai fried rice and my boyfriend got the drunken noodles . We were both very pleased.

Yummy. And the atmosphere is great. Staff is knowledgeable. It can be casual and romantic at the same time.

First off... emphasis on this: Dolly is seriously the freaking BEST. I mean, I worked this industry for like 8 years and I had a really bad day to say the least and as different as this review might sound, she was the highlight of my night. I have been loyal here since I was 16 and had my license and first car. I was on a date with a jerk lol! She gave space when she understood we needed a moment to talk. Never felt rushed. Before my ex and I began to argue, he even commented "she's good at her job" and I agreed. Also, she was genuinely sweet from the get go. You know how some people have that fake happy customer service voice? Nah, You can tell that she is just a nice person. Thanks Dolly. If you read this Dolly, just know that you made a positive difference in my bad night. She really did give an excellent and personalized experience for us. Wonderful service. No this isn't incentivized and I dont know her. This restaurant and Dolly need to be recognized! No, i've never ever had a bad experience here with food or customer service....that's kinda significant for how many times I've been here. Plus the food is fast and it's the only place I order delivery from too. Packaged carefully every time and nothing is ever missing. None of my friends will ask where I wanna eat because they already know Also, it's worth mentioning that I come and eat alone now and don't feel judged at all... I haven't ever done that before anywhere else. All around I love this place. Don't be afraid to try something new on the menu! I guess also don't be afraid to cry over a boy here. Dolly won't judge

Honestly, I've always loved this place and their food! And they always have great happy hours... Unfortunately, (with the past couple years (Covid) and tons of really bad luck it seems this place has been going slightly downhill. Service has been taking longer and longer on my to go orders and call in orders to pick up; something is wrong or missing. I recommended this place too many people and I was just told that the bar area was not tiptop clean recently. Which breaks my heart. I think I will always continue to eat here if it's open. Sushi, noodles, rice, curry always seem to hit the spot even if not 100% correct or takes a minute to get to us. Also I love the prices! Lots of catch 22 here but I am not picky and normally not one to complain. I just am sharing from personal and other experiences.

Pros: Our waitress Lynn! She was on TOP of it, even with a packed restaurant we were in and out in an hour. I was super impressed with her friendly demeanor and attentiveness. Will return just because of her! Prices were great too. It was nice to have a date night where a cocktail was under $10. Ordered the mango martini and it was fruity and good. Ordered the steamed gyoza after reading a review that they were better than the fried, and they were delicious. Reminded me of soup dumplings, without the broth of course. Would order again for sure. Next time I intend to try the fried to compare. Cons: Wasn't crazy about the sushi. Ordered an Alaskan roll, rainbow roll, and shrimp tempura. They were okay! They weren't bad by any means but they didn't leave my wanting more after a few bites of each. Springs rolls stayed extremely hot for almost 10 mins after coming to our table, the hubby burned his tongue. They were pretty good, just hot and tested my patience waiting on them lol! Overall, a simple and inexpensive date night option. For one martini, 2 appetizers and three rolls, after tip was about $63. Not bad for a sushi date, although I will try an entree next time rather than the sushi.

We love Zenna Thai! The food is always fresh and delicious. We mainly come for the small plates because we like a lot of variety. The lamb chops, heaven beef, garlic ribs, shrimp dishes, etc are all amazing and flavorful. My husband loves the curry. I order them via Uber eats as well for the Thai fried rice almost every week. One of our fave spots!

Zenna's food is amazing! The heaven Beef is my absolute favorite. My family goes here at least once a month on Sunday and the food is always amazing. I appreciate the staff as well but I have one major complaint and it's pretty important. I hate to complain at all but I just hope someone takes this into consideration. So like I said, we usually come on Sunday afternoon. For some reason they BLAST the most terrible music ever at a completely unreasonable loud level. It's not a club okay? It is soooo irritating. My family have just accepted we are going to eat and fight to converse the entire time. Who would think this is a good idea? It's soooo miserable. It's only for the amazing food that we come back. Anyways, just thought people should know that and hopefully management addresses it because when we ask in person nothing even changes.

love this place food is awsome service is fast . their sushi rolls are definitely a 10