Zen Cha Tea Salon
Zen Cha Tea Salon
Soybeans with sea salt. Vegetarian. Gluten free.
Steamed, choice of vegetable or chicken, served with house sauce.
Lightly battered shrimp tempura served with tangy fruit sauce.
Hand smashed avocado, cilantro, red onions, cherry tomatoes, salt and pepper. Optional lime juice and/or drizzle olive oil.
Shareable by 2 or more. Assorted vegetables with roasted pepper hummus, served with toasted pita points. Vegetarian.
Fresh cherry tomatoes with basil, minced garlic, olive oil and fresh Mozzarella cheese on toasted French baguette.
Authentic Indian fried pastry with spiced potato, green peas, and ginger. Served with tamarind and mint chutney.
Lettuce and baby greens with cucumber, grape tomato, red onion, cranberries and balsamic dressing. Vegetarian. Gluten free.
Fresh seared tuna over grape tomatoes, red onions, lettuce, baby greens and citrus dressing. Gluten free.
Fresh mixed greens, red onion, cherry tomato, radish, avocado, Gorgonzola cheese, sweet corn, and citrus with house honey-lime dressing.
Chicken breast with baby greens, cucumber, grape tomato, red onion, candied walnut and balsamic dressing. Gluten free.
Chicken breast with baby greens, crispy turkey bacon, Cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, hard boiled egg, Gorgonzola cheese and ranch or honey-lime dressing
3 pieces of crispy shrimp tempura with lettuce and baby greens, red onion, cucumber, grape tomato and citrus dressing. Gluten free.
Spiced tofu served with lettuce, baby greens, red onion, cucumber, grape tomato and miso sesame dressing. Vegetarian. Gluten free.
Chicken white meat seasoned with curry spice and mayo, served with baby greens, multi-colored cherry tomatoes, cucumber on pita bread.
Rice, herbs and spicy sesame peanut dressing over salad mix. Your choice of Protein.
1/2 Sandwich of your choice Japanese style miso soup and side salad.
Seared tuna, avocado, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, spicy mayo and rosemary focaccia bread.
Earl Grey tea infused apples, cranberry compote, cinnamon, candied walnuts on a baguette. Vegetarian.
Baby greens, grape tomato, red onion served on rosemary focaccia bread. Vegetarian.
Hand smashed avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cilantro and Masala Chai topped with soft boiled egg. Served on wheat bread.
Pesto chicken, avocado, fresh Mozzarella, Roma tomato, and lettuce dressed in pesto sauce on fresh Ciabatta bread.
Shrimp Tempura, lettuce, baby greens, red onion, crispy cabbage slaw, rice and spicy mayo wrapped in a spinach wrap.
Packed with mixed veggies, crispy cabbage slaw, rice, crushed peanut, spiced baked Thai style Tofu with house maid peanut sauce.
Miso flavored broth, sauteed vegetables, soft boiled egg, and nori. Topping choice of shrimp tempura, chicken or spiced tofu.
8 chicken or vegetable dumplings in a vegetarian broth with sauteed vegetables.
Japanese savory pancakes, Japanese mayo, Yaki sauce, and topping of your choice.
Udon noodles, shitake, cabbage, onions, carrots, green onions, and topping of your choice.
Rice noodles, cabbage, zucchini, bok choy and topping of your choice.
Tender meat (chicken or tofu) and ginger on white rice with sauted vegetables. Upgrade to shrimp or salmon for an additional charge.
Thai style tofu, red onion, crushed peanuts & sriracha in coconut and peanut butter sauce.
Stir-fried style noodles with sauted tangy yaki sauce and light spices with chicken or tofu. Upgrade to shrimp for an additional charge.
A creamy parmesan and spinach filling in a flaky pie crust. Served with a side salad.
Sauteed garlic, spinach, and a cilantro almond chutney. Served with rice and a side salad.
Seared salmon, garlic baby bok choy, peanuts and rice.
3 pieces.
Choose from strawberry cheesecake, mango mousse, carrot cake, chocolate fudge layered, limoncello mascarpone, and gluten-free flourless chocolate cake.
3 freshly baked scones with a side of creamy & sweet scone spread.
Dark Chocolate with Chia spice, Ginger Mango and chocolate with lavender
Rich sweeet made of buttered layer filo with chopped walnut, sweetened with honey and light sugar syrup.
Thick cut French bread topped with tropical cheese, almond and house warm cinnamon peach syrup. Can be added whip cream if desired
Served with genuine earl grey tea reduction, apples, raisin, walnut and cinnamon. Vegetarian.
Lavender infused blueberry syrup with fresh blueberries, banana, almonds and whipped cream. Vegetarian.
Japanese matcha power with sweet red bean paste, roasted walnut with syrup. Vegetarian.
Fresh tropical fruit with passion fruit and mango syrup. Vegetarian.
Fresh strawberries with almond, cinnamon and genuine berry reduction. Vegetarian. Gluten free.
Chai spice infused waffle topped with sweet caramelized banana, whipped cream, fresh mango and maple syrup. Vegetarian. Gluten free.
Infused with walnut and dates, topped with fresh orange segments, almond, lemon spread and cardamom syrup. Vegetarian. Gluten free.
Thick cut french bread topped with tropical fruit cheese, almond and warm peach compote. Vegetarian.
Bacon cheddar or curry vegetables both served with fresh fruits and and potato hash. Vegetarian.
2 eggs cooked in whole grain toast, served with bacon and red potato hash.
Homemade Parmesan cheese grits topped with bacon bits and chai spiced shrimp. Served with toast slices. Gluten free.
2 poached egg on tea cured salmon, tomato and savory English muffins. Served with potato hash.
Fresh seasonal selection. Vegetarian. Gluten free.
Potato with red pepper, onion and garlic. Vegetarian. Gluten free.
3 pieces.
Pi-lo-chun. Traditionally grown among apricot, peach, orange and plum trees, Spiral Jade is famous for its tender sweet taste and fruity aroma. Green tea.
Long-jing. Top Chinese green tea renowned for its bright beige green color, chestnut aroma, and exquisite refreshing taste.
Tender leaves hand rolled into a pearl shape and scented with fresh jasmine flowers to deliver the exquisite jasmine aroma. Green tea.
Fresh jasmine flower young buds with visual appeal. Excellent smooth light body and texture with a tender sweet taste. Green tea.
Classic jasmine tea delivers a bright green-yellow color, smooth tone and the signature jasmine floral note. Also available iced. Green tea.
Tender leaves rolled into tiny, round pellets which deliver an emerald green color, strong body and a lightly smoky taste. Green tea.
This precious white tea is renowned for its beautiful white silver bud, refreshing and smooth taste, and detoxifying properties.
Pai-mu-dan. Combined with silver needle and mature green leaves, White Peony has a well-balanced body and taste with an extraordinary reputation.
From the famous region of wu-y. Mt., this top-grade, long leafy tea with spotted frosted color delivers a unique taste and orchid-like aroma. Oolong tea.
Te-kwan-yin. Lightly oxidized, charcoal baked on low temperature and heavily rolled. Full bodied accompanied with its famous lingering fruity note. Oolong tea.
Keemun black is well known for its amazingly smooth, round texture and rose-like sweet aroma that is unmatched by any other black teas. Black tea.
Hand-picked for its signature golden buds, this top Yunnan black tea delivers a full-bodied, robust taste with a beautiful amber brew. Black tea.
Full body, pine-wood like earthy aroma, strong taste with a smooth texture that can endure multiple brews. Minimal 5 years old. Dark tea.
A classic blend of loose leaf pu-urh teas with white chrysanthemum for a perfect harmony between the earthy and floral aromas. Dark tea.
Hand crafted artisan tea and flower slowly bloom in your tea pot an exquisite experience of tea art. Green tea.
Grown on ali mt. in high altitudes over 3900 feet, this hand-picked oolong carries a unique orchid note and a lingering sweet taste.
This rare and most sought after oolong tea is hand-picked in the summer harvest and delivers a bright amber color with a rich honey aroma and smooth lingering sweet taste.
A signature local specialty oolong that carries a green tea-like taste with a lingering floral note and a unique long leafy shape.
Often called Taiwan tea no. 12, this fairly new tea is known for its distinctive buttery and floral mixed aroma and smooth texture.
Also known as Taiwan tea no. 13, this new tea species is known for its unique wild orchid aroma, bright honey green brew and light body.
A famous Taiwan oolong with a distinctive ginger lily aroma, medium body, smooth texture and the signature semi-rolled pearl shape.
Grown on south-facing slopes to maximize exposure to sunlight in the spring, this premium first harvest new leave sencha carries a signature sweet flavor and refreshing aroma. Green tea.
Grown uncovered on west-facing slopes to take in the summer sun, this tea delivers a buttery sweet aroma and a refreshing earthy taste. Green tea.
Due to the natural soil changes, this fall harvested sencha delivers a unique bright yellow color and a more robust, round flavor. Green tea.
Summer and fall harvested sencha pan-roasted to deliver a medium round body, bright brown color, and a earthy roasted aroma. Green tea.
Japan-grown roasted brown rice blended with autumn moon sencha gives a strong but balanced profile of a buttery earthy aroma, medium body and a refreshing mild sweet taste. Green tea.
Traditional Japanese sencha balances with a beautiful spring floral note, and a hint of delicate sweetness. Also available iced. Green tea.
A blend of silver needle white tea and premium gyokuro that creates a perfect harmony and delivers layers of flavor and aroma experience. Green tea.
Enjoy this genuine classic chai recipe that delivers a robust, spicy excitement any time of the day. Black tea.
Rich coconut flavor with a medium spicy tone. Black tea.
A tropical flair of mango in a perfect harmony with a floral green tea.
Sweet, aromatic cinnamon with a refreshing infusion of mint that helps to relax all your senses. Black tea.
Simple but amazingly tasty - easily becoming 1 of your favorites. Black tea.
Toasted hazelnut aroma with a rich, creamy and full-bodied Assam tea. Black tea.
A superior breakfast blend with balanced full taste and caramel aroma. Black tea.
A classic English favorite with pure bergamot essence and flowers. Black tea.
Subtle strawberry and lemon deliver an irresistible aroma and taste. Black tea.
Lapsang souchong. Crisp character with a remarkable smoky aroma of pine fire. Black tea.
Margarets hope estate. This fine Darjeeling estate carries a long history of producing some of the best 2nd flush harvest - a distinctive muscatel note, medium body with wine-like smooth enjoyment. Black tea.
Gingia estate 2nd flush. This 2nd flush Assam carries a signature thick, full-bodied texture and a delicious malty flavor with bold, rich pungency. Black tea.
New vithanakande estate. This boutique tea garden in Sri Lanka makes 1 of the freshest, finest Ceylon tea we have ever tasted. Beautiful coppery color with distinctive caramel aroma and smooth texture. Black tea.
A blend of tropical fruits with a prominent hibiscus flavor, this makes an excellent iced tea choice. Black tea.
A flavorful blend of apple, sunflower petals, passion flowers, rose petals, raspberry pieces, and strawberry delivers a deep ruby color and an amazing fruity aroma. Black tea.
Dried strawberries with a unique accent of honey sweet note. Great for an afternoon dessert tea option. Black tea.
Spicy ginger with crushed cardamom blended with a strong full body black tea. A classic Arabic style.
Refreshing mint paired with aromatic cardamom in great harmony. Black tea.
Contrasting but balanced characters of acidic orange with the warm, sweet tone of cinnamon. Black tea.
A classic Moraccan blend of gunpowder green tea with fresh mint leaves. A great summer tea choice! Served hot or iced.
A blend of black currant, pineapple, papaya, mango and strawberry. Rooibos red tea.
A prominent cinnamon orange flavor with apple, orange peels, currants and toasted almond flakes. Rooibos red tea.
A beautiful blend of yellow plum, red currants, orange, apple, papaya, ginger, vervain and sunflower blossoms. Rooibos red tea.
Unexpected flavors of caramel and cappuccino mixed with a floral touch of marigold blossom make Safari a unique rooibos.
Nutty, sweet rooibos with prominent strawberry and vanilla flavors.
A tropical blend of coconut, pineapple, marigold and cornflower. Rooibos red tea.
Herbal tea.
Herbal tea.
Herbal tea.
Apple, mango or lychee. Herbal tea.
Black tea.
Black tea.
Black tea.
Black tea.
Black tea.
Black tea.
Black tea.
Green tea.
A spring blend of fresh strawberry, blueberry and raspberry
A sweet and refreshing blend of fresh tropical fruits.
Aromatic sweet red apple and great for fall weather.
Citrus fruit and lemon make an uplifting tea on winter days.
A beautiful touch of each season in harmony.
Chinese white chrysanthemum and goji berries deliver unique sweet floral notes and provide soothing, cleansing and detoxifying properties. Herbal tea.
An ancient remedy to promote blood circulation and enhance immune system. Herbal tea.
A diet remedy blend of organic rose buds and red date is believed to promote weight control and stimulate digestion. Herbal tea.
Lemon grass mixed with mistletoe, st. johns wort, birch leaves and ginkgo leaves. Herbal tea.
A unique blend of raspberries, blackberry leaves, peppermint and apple bits gives a sweet, refreshing aroma with a lightly tart fruity flavor and a beautiful light ruby red color. Herbal tea.
A prominent citrus flavored blend with orange peel, apple, honey bush and raspberry leaves that energize your body and spirit. Herbal tea.
Experience the zen moment infused with the healing properties of ginseng, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, st. johns wort and lemon. Herbal tea.
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Spring Fruit Blend Tea
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Two Chai, one hot, one cold, all different in preparation, flavor, and presentation
Cherry Rose Blossom Green Tea
Chocolate Heaven dark chocolate waffle with whipped cream and white chocolate yogurt syrup
Masala Indian spice waffles with sweet nutty carmelized bananas and whipped cream
Strawberry Sunrise Waffe with fresh berries, crispy almond, cinnamon, stawberry syrup
Earl Grey's choice pancakes with baked apples, raisin, honey walnit, earl grey syrup
Chado matcha green tea pancakes with red bean, roasted chestnuts, and maple syrup
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Jayme H.
Oct 23, 2024
I thought long and hard on this and landed on a three star. This spot is located right smack dab in the middle of the Short North and offers just about every kind of tea you could ever want. It's the only one of its kind in the neighborhood. They also have a food menu that's bigger than I expected. Everything from soups and salads to classic Japanese dishes and pastries. I came by a little before close to order a bubble tea and be on my way. The customer service was really odd and they seemed annoyed that I was there... even though I was just getting a tea to-go. I'm not sure what was going on but I did not feel welcome. I ordered bubble tea, specifically a tarot black tea with tapioca pearls. I also got it with coconut milk. The fact that they had alternative milks was a plus! My drink was not pretty, but it was really good. I sipped on it while I finished an evening walk and it hit the spot. There were a ton of pearls, and I had leftovers when my tea was gone. I loved that. I would come back for bubble tea again, but I'm not sure how likely I would come for a meal just given my experience. I'll see how it goes next time and go from there.
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Kimberly W.
Feb 4, 2025
Stopped in on a quiet Tuesday evening looking for a chill place to do some work and mission accomplished! I was one of two customers, the lights were dim, the music gentle and ambient. I ordered the cinnamon chai latte and tea cookies (Lavender and Earl Grey). It was divine! The service was lovely and I'll be recommending this little spot to all my friends!
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Robert Z.
Oct 1, 2023
Very cute spot in the short north for some tea and brunch. I got the hazelnut chai as a full tea service and it came in a cute little pot and i was able to pour and sip at my own pace. If you like your tea hot, i suggest you pour as much as you will drink in the next few minutes as it stays warmer in the pot than the cup.Service was a bit slow as I believe there was only one waitress manning the whole shop but she was super kind and patient. My pancakes took a very long time due to improper batter and she offered me some tea cookies in the interim. The pancakes themselves are lighter than they look but didn't taste strongly of earl grey, it was more like a fall, apple/pecan situation, still tasty but not what i was hoping for.Overall, i think its a cute shop in the short north and i'd definitely revisit for tea service!
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Brady R.
Mar 24, 2024
Came in on a whim during a dreary, rainy, chilly spring evening. It was nice and cozy. I decided to order to go. Sadly; they didn't have two of the options I wanted so I ended up with the fire chai - chai spiced with chili . It took about 10 minutes or so. I ordered with oat milk and honey (both cost extra) so I spent around $7-8 for a large tea to go. It was good, albeit a tad pricy. Wish they would have had my first two choices, though!
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Ana B.
Jan 3, 2024
While in Columbus, we came across ZenCha Tea Salon. This looked like a nice spot to recharge to continue our Columbus adventures. Here you can buy loose tea, you can have it to go, or you can sit and stay a while.We decided to stay. Their tea menu is categorized by country of origin. You can also get bubble tea. We got a tea each, I got the cinnamon orange from the Middle East, my one friend got the Strawberry Vally from Germany and my other friend got one of the Chais from India. We also got three scones and Edamame to share. The scones and the edamame first arrived to our table. These were so, so delicious, it's obvious they are freshly made in house. We got, cranberry, s'mores and blueberry. These were warm, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Then topped with butter... Mmm.The edamame was fine.We waited a very long time for our teas, around 45 minutes. When we inquired about why it's taking so long, we were told they ran out of teapots, when the dishwasher is done they would get the tea going. Ok well, that's honest. I asked for water three times, before it had finally been brought out to me.Once the teas had been brought out to us, they came in individual tea pots, and each of our tea cups was different. There was plenty in each teapot for us to share, and enjoy! My favorite was the Strawberry Valley. They were all very flavorful, fragrant and delicious! We had a great time at Zen Cha Tea Salon. I would stop by again when in the area.
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Claire D.
May 9, 2024
One of my favorite spots to get brunch in Columbus! Be prepared to wait 1-2 hours for your food. I've been coming here for 4 years and haven't ever gotten food faster. Obviously it's worth it because I keep coming back! Try the Earl Gray pancakes and get some dumplings as an appetizer. Parking is usually pretty cheap on High Street if you can find a place. Give it a try some morning - just bring something to do and I promise you won't be disappointed.
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Douglas G.
Jan 8, 2023
Not sure if we upset someone when we came in but it was a good twenty minutes before we ordered. Sitting here for an hour and still haven't even gotten our tea. Really? I understand that places are short staffed but people that have come in after us with tea and some with food. Now, once the food arrived, the tide turned. I didn't like that they brought things out as they were done, meaning that various people had food whilst others didn't. Presentation was amazing, tea was great and the food was very good. Maybe I came into it with the wrong attitude regarding timing but I'll give it another shot at some point.
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Arisa L.
Jan 11, 2023
I went during the brunch time. The menu is different for dinner. I also had iced tea- it was really fruity, aromatic and good but I can't remember the name of it! Here is my 2 cents for this place.Parking- plenty but could be tricky. Street parking as well as public lots are all around the cafe but since this is at a busy place, you may have to drive around a couple of times to find a spot. Service- knowledgeable and friendly staff and they are always happy to help you if you have questions about teas and food. It is VERY SLOW though. I have been to this place more than a few times. Sometimes the place is busy, sometimes not, but the service is always slow and it takes over 30 minutes to get your food/drinks. Not the place if you are hungry and/or don't have plenty of time. Good- brunch foods are better than dinner in my opinion. The noodles in miso ramen are over cooked, not much flavor in the soup. Okonomitaki is bland and mushy. LOVED the Maui pancake though. It was sweet with fresh fruits, slightly tangy and it was great. Teas- they offer a large variety of teas from different parts of the world. I prefer fruity ice teas and so far, I enjoyed every tea I have tried. I would recommend chatting with the server and let them know what kind of tea you like. Overall- the place is nice and clean. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. If you have the time, it would be fun to try a couple of different teas. Just make sure that you have plenty of time because the service is super slow.
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Nazneen K.
Feb 13, 2023
I was here for brunch on 02/12 and unfortunately this place really didn't work for us. Walking in at first, the place has a cute cozy vibe. We were seated right away as it wasn't crowded and our order was taken quickly with the server giving us her recommendations. However it took forever for us to get our order, silver ware etc. We ordered the moroccon tea, the okonomiyaki, and the earl grey pancake. The moroccon tea was wayyy too minty - they make an in house blend so we thought it would be good esp since the place is called tea salon but it really wasn't great and def not like the tea we had in Morocco. The okonomiyaki had TOO much mayo - that's literally all we tasted. Unfortunately the Mayo wasn't even seasoned or flavored, it was just straight mayo :(. And finally, while the earl grey pancakes tasted good, we found hair in it after a few bites. The server was apologetic but we didn't order another one bc we were getting late since everything took so long to begin with :/ Would I recommend and return? Unfortunately it's a no from me.
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John J J.
Jul 7, 2024
Came in based on Yelp reviews...won't be back. Service is slow as they make each dish as ordered...really f'ing slow...with that you'd think it would be hot, wrong. The cheese sauce on my eggs Benedict was cold and instantly cooled the entire meal. The potato hash was the highlight of the brunch. By the way, did I say slow, we ordered a flavored iced latte and a flavored iced tea, had to get to go cups as they arrived at the table after the brunch plates were cleared. Gave it 2 stars because of the potatoes, otherwise just 1 star.
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