Zhencha -Bubble Tea Cafe&Asian Gastrobar

Asian restaurant · San Juan ·

Zhencha -Bubble Tea Cafe&Asian Gastrobar

Asian restaurant · San Juan ·

Bubble tea, Cantonese cuisine, Asian-inspired cocktails, patio

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960 Av. Juan Ponce de León, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico Get directions

$20–30

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Zhencha -Bubble Tea Cafe&Asian Gastrobar

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Zhencha - Review - Miramar - San Juan - The Infatuation

"In Puerto Rico, you’ll find a lot of Chinese restaurants serving fried rice and dumplings, alongside carne frita and tostones al ajillo. Zhencha is a magnificent example of this mashup. You can come here for lunch, but the glow from the lanterns and bright, fizzy cocktails makes more sense as a warm-up to a fun night down the bar-packed Calle Cerra—conveniently just a block away. The wisest choice is carne frita with a side of pork fried rice (a pork on pork situation with an impressive refrigerator lifespan). It’s also a great takeout option if you're bedridden from hours of salsa dancing at La Factoria the night before. Food Rundown Tostones Al Ajillo Each one can fit in the palm of a baby’s hand, and it’s piled with heaps of minced garlic. It’s a side that works alongside anything on the entire menu. photo credit: Mariana Trabanino Zhencha Carne Frita With Pork Fried Rice It’s the same kind of juicy, crispy pork chunks you’ll find at any Puerto Rican restaurant. But when combined with their pork fried rice, you get an inexplicable desire to write an acrostic poem for “pork.” photo credit: Mariana Trabanino Pork Dumplings They’re very good pan-fried dumplings with a tangy soy sauce on the side. photo credit: Mariana Trabanino Hong Kong Pan Fried Noodle Thoroughly mix the crispy noodles into the broth so they get silky smooth. Keep it in mind when on the days the weather inexplicably turns and calls for a noodle soup situation. Since it’s so massive, you’ll likely have leftovers for the next day. PlayMute video credit: Mariana Trabanino" - Mariana Trabanino

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Zhencha -Bubble Tea Cafe&Asian Gastrobar

Sonimar S.

Google

The best pepper chicken in PR no doubt. The food takes me back to my childhood. I had tostones con ajo, pepper steak and fried rice with french fries. My husband had the chicken with vegetables that were as fresh and tasty. Everything was fresh and delicious. The service was perfection. The staff makes you feel at home. I will definitely go back.

Karla O.

Google

Alejandro greeted us and explain the restaurant’s concept (it was our first time eating there). He was so friendly and knowledgeable which was a great start. We were able to order our food prior to getting our table, so when we sat down it only took a few minutes for the food to come, again great! Valerie was our eaiter and she was extremely attentive and so friendly, it truly made a difference in our experience. We ordered an imperial ginger (chicken) (TAAAASTYYY), garlic black bean (chicken),(SOOOO GOOD!!!!!), tostones with garlic (AMAZING!!!), scallion & ginger rice (AMAZING!!!) and a malanga and coconut tres leches (OUT OF THIS WORLD GOOD!!!!). ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND. Ps- it’s cold insde so bring something to cover up.

Taylor E

Google

Highly recommend! My partner & I arrived without a reservation and luckily, we were able to sit at the bar. Everything we ordered was amazing and worth every penny. We ordered the Santa’s cafesito, winter apple spritz, and peppermint slay do’s for cocktails. We shared the pork dumplings as an appetizer and then for entrees, we ordered the orange chicken with white rice & the chicken lo mein with garlic plantain chips. Everything was delicious and we had leftovers for lunch the next day (& it was just as good!). To end the evening after we had paid the bill, they brought us a chai tea shot on the house. We had a great time here!

Brandon S.

Google

A solid 4 stars for sure. Perhaps a little higher too. 4.3. The service stood out right away. Our server Alejandro was there when we needed him and checked on us often. He had some recommendations for us however one of my coworkers told me about the Honk Kong noodles. So they are fried instead of soft. I like texture differences so I wanted to try. However this dish wasn’t for me. The noodles were a little thin and you’d get more on the table than in your mouth. The flavors were very nice however for me. Not a fan. The crab wontons were a home run though. I’d eat like 100 of them. I’ll be back to try some other dishes for sure. The whole experience overall was fantastic.

Carla M.

Google

The holiday menu is to DIE FOR! I went during happy hour, it was cheap and delicious. It was my first time in Zhencha, I was blown away by the atmosphere and drinks. I had the Grinch’s Matcha, the boba had the perfect texture (not too hard or soft) and the Guava Margarita (yum!). The bald bartender was great vibes all around. I will come back again to try the rest of the holiday menu <3

Jomayra M.

Google

This place is AMAZING! Quality, taste and variety of food is superb! We have been here several times and the flavors are consistent. Cocktails are unique, and service makes you feel home. This is the type of restaurant I would go over and over!

Eduardo Gonzalez B.

Google

Zhencha is a fantastic blend of Chinese and Puerto Rican cuisine! The bobas and drinks were wonderful and inventive, and the food was excellent, particularly the Pork Dumplings. A big shoutout to our waitress, Valerie! 💯

Christian C.

Google

We arrived at the restaurant and waited approximately 22 minutes at the hostess stand before being added to the waitlist. During that time, several tables appeared to be available, but there was no clear communication about the delay in placing us on the list. After being added, the total wait time reached approximately one hour, which was longer than the estimate provided by the app. We were informed that bar seating is included in the waitlist calculation, which was not clearly explained beforehand and contributed to confusion about the actual wait time and seating availability. This occurred about 2 hours before closing, and standard dining tables appeared open at various points during the wait. After we began documenting the wait time, our number was called shortly afterward (15 mins before the kitchen closes because I asked). L Overall, clearer communication about the waitlist process, seating prioritization, and more accurate timing estimates would help create a more transparent and consistent experience for guests.

San J.

Yelp

Just happen to pass by and saw this cozy place. Nice atmosphere. Our waitress (Jodie or Josely, I I really couldn't figure out the spelling) was most friendly, courteous, attentive, and excellent ...Kudos to her! The menu is varied with lots to chose from. The food was delicious. Would certainely recommend !