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| - For those who don't know, Zen Sushi is a food cart that usually parks itself, with all the other carts, in the Memorial Library pedestrian mall - the block of State Street immediately west of Lake Street. Zen Sushi, and all the other carts, are generally there between 11-2 Monday-Friday.
And it is one of my favorites.
When it shows up.
Pro tip: Check the cart's Facebook page before heading down there. They're prone to absences and likely won't show up at all if it's raining, windy, cool, etc. They also disappear for days/weeks at a time, but they're pretty good at updating Facebook to indicate their whereabouts and the day's specials.
Despite the cart's unpredictable presence, the food and service are great. The sushi is fresh and delicious, but where the cart absolutely shines are the Japanese stews. The traditional Japanese curries (not as spicy and a totally different vibe than Indian or SE Asian curries) are wonderful, and the Nagasaki Chicken stew with crunchy noodles is probably one of my favorite cart items ever. In addition, the woman who staffs the cart is probably the friendliest, most polite person in the world.
Pro tip #2. Show up early! I've showed up around 12:30-1pm to find the cart already closed for the day. Not their fault at all, the food is great and they're popular!
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