Zhu Vegan Menu
If you're craving delicious, plant-based dishes that never compromise on flavor, the Zhu Vegan Menu has you covered. Nestled in the heart of Arlington at 166 Massachusetts Ave, this cozy spot offers a variety of dishes that will satisfy both seasoned vegans and those just beginning their plant-based journey. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty bowl or a lighter bite, you'll find plenty of options that are as wholesome as they are tasty.
From fresh, vibrant salads to savory entrees, the menu showcases the perfect balance of comfort and nutrition. You can expect a creative mix of locally sourced ingredients, all thoughtfully prepared to bring out the best in every dish. With a laid-back, friendly atmosphere, Zhu Vegan makes it easy to enjoy a fulfilling meal that feels both indulgent and nourishing. It’s the kind of place where every bite leaves you feeling good, inside and out.
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Soup
S2. Lemongrass Hot & Sour Soup
Hot and spicy. With silken tofu, bamboo shoots, mushrooms and shredded vegetables. Gluten-free.
S1. Miso Mushroom Soup
With mushroom, seaweed, tofu and scallions. Gluten-free.
Salad
S3. House Salad
Fresh mixed greens with cucumber with ginger dressing. Gluten-free.
S4. Avocado Salad
Sliced avocado, mixed greens with ginger dressing. Gluten-free.
S5. Seaweed Salad
Japanese style marinated seaweed. Gluten-free.
S6. Soy Protein Salad
Thin-sliced soy protein, almonds, pine nuts, mixed greens with peanut sesame dressing. Gluten-free.
Main Course
M13. Mushroom Seitan
Thin-sliced wheat protein sautéed in savory brown sauce with mushrooms and carrots.
M15 Soy Cutlet Sizzling Platter
Breaded soy cutlets sautéed in black bean sauce with broccoli, onions, bamboo shoots, carrots.
M8. General Tso's Soy Protein
Hot and spicy. Breaded medallions of soy protein with spicy general tso's sauce over broccoli.
M14. Tofu Teriyaki Sizzling Platter
Organic firm tofu sautéed with broccoli, bean sprouts, onions in teriyaki sauce. Gluten-free.
M18. Sesame Tofu
Breaded square tofu in spicy general tso's sauce over mixed vegetables.
M9. Orange Seitan
Hot and spicy. Breaded medallions of wheat protein in spicy orange flavored sauce over broccoli.
M11. Tofu Delight
Organic firm tofu, broccoli, carrot, zucchini, lotus root, asparagus and cauliflower in brown sauce. Gluten-free.
M1. Black Pepper Seitan
Thin-sliced wheat protein sautéed in a savory black pepper brown sauce over kale.
M4. Malaysian Curry Stew
Hot and spicy. Slow-cooked curry with soy protein, broccoli, carrots, potatoes. Gluten-free.
M3. Sweet-Citrus Soy Protein
Marinated soy protein in a sweet and tangy citrus sauce, topped with almonds over kale.
M12. Eggplant String Beans
Hot and spicy. Sautéed eggplant in spicy garlic sauce over string beans. Gluten-free.
M2. Mango Soy Protein
Sliced soy protein with mango, zucchini, asparagus and peppers in mango sauce. Gluten-free.
M17. Steamed Assorted Vegetables
Broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, asparagus, zucchini, string beans and lotus root with brown sauce on the side. Gluten-free.
M10. Kung Pao Eggplant
Hot and spicy. Tofu with asparagus and peppers in black bean sauce, peanuts on top. Gluten-free.
M16. Smoked Teriyaki Seitan
Sliced smoked wheat protein in teriyaki sauce over string beans with seaweed sesame seasoning
M6. Seitan Strips
Grilled shredded seitan with barbecue sauce over string beans.
M7. Sweet & Sour Sesame Soy Protein
Lightly battered fried soy protein, broccoli, cauliflower, pineapple and peppers in sweet and sour sauce.
M5. Basil Soy Protein
Hot and spicy. Tender slices of soy protein sautéed in basil sauce with zucchini, asparagus and peppers.
Stir Fried Shanghai Green
Fresh Shanghai green stir-fried with garlic.
M14. Lettuce Wraps (4)
Dry sautéed diced carrot, shiitake mushroom, peppers, onions and celery, topped with pine nuts. Gluten-free.
Noodles & Rice
N6. Bangkok Fried Rice With Fresh Pineapple
Fresh pineapple, soy protein, raisins and spinach, lettuce topped with sliced avocado (brown rice). Gluten-free.
N1. Udon Or Soba Noodle Soup
Japanese thick whole-wheat udon or green tea soba with firm tofu, seaweed, spinach, carrots, mushrooms in miso soup.
N10. Seitan Lo Mein
Carrot, cabbage, scallion, celery and bean sprout.
N9. Pad-Thai
Hot and spicy. Traditional Thai noodles in a light spicy sweet sauce stir fried with tofu, scallion, bean sprout and topped with crushed peanuts. Gluten-free.
N8. Kimchee Yaki Udon
Hot and spicy. Sautéed with Korean style kimchee and shredded vegetables.
N11. Vegetable Fried Rice
Brown rice stir fried with carrots, onions, scallions, mushrooms, cabbages. Gluten-free.
N2. Stir-Fried Udon Or Soba
Japanese style whole-wheat udon or green tea soba with, carrot, celery, stir cabbage, scallion, bean sprout with firm tofu.
N5. Korean Style Stir-Fried Clear Noodles
With spinach, thin-sliced soy protein, scallions, mushroom and bell peppers. Gluten-free.
N4. Singapore Style Rice Noodle
Hot and spicy. Curry sautéed angel-hair rice noodle with carrot, celery, firm tofu and cabbage. Gluten-free.
N7. Cold Noodles
Hot and spicy. Organic cold green-tea noodles tossed with peanut sesame sauce, topped with scallions, sesame seed.
N3. Curry Veggie Noodle Soup
Hot and spicy. Slow-cooked curry with soy protein, broccoli, carrots, potatoes, and rice noodles in the soup. Gluten-free.
Iced-Drinks
Fresh Lemonade
Shirley Temple
Thai Iced-Coffee
Soy Milk Tea
Mango, lychee or passion fruit.
Lychee Soda
Iced Green Tea
Sweetened or unsweetened.
Mango Green Tea
Fresh Ginger Ale
Iced Mint Tea
Sweetened or unsweetened.
Passion Fruit Soda
Thai Iced-Tea
Soda
Passion Fruit Lemonade
Side Order
O1. Steamed Vegetables
Gluten-free.
O1. Steamed Broccoli
Gluten-free.
O1. Brown Rice
Gluten-free.
White Rice
O1. Steamed Greens
Gluten-free.
Organic Blended Hot Tea
Peach Ginger
Premium Ceylon black tea blended with sweet, succulent notes of peach and ginger.
Acai Berry
Caffeine free. A fruity invigorating and healthful blend of caffeine-free Brazilian acai berries and South African rooibos.
Jasmine Green
Organic, fair trade certified green tea, organic jasmine
Caramel Chai
Organic black tea, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cocoa shells, sarsaparilla root, coconut natural caramel and vanilla flavors
Earl Grey Lavender
Organic black tea, pure essential oil of bergamot, organic lavender and cornflower petals
Spice Chai
Organic herbal tea (yerba maté), organic yerba maté cinnamon, ginger, lemongrass, cardamom and dove
Turmeric Ginger
Caffeine free herbal/rooibos tea organic turmeric, ginger, lemongrass, licorice root, orange peel lemon peel, yuzu, mikan, essential oil of lemon and tangerine
Mint Julep
Organic green tea, spearmint, peppermint and licorice root
Berry Cabernet
Caffeine free herbal/rooibos tea organic rosehips, hibiscus, schizandra berry and natural strawberry and blueberry flavor
Lunch Special
L7. Sweet & Sour Sesame Soy Protein
Lightly battered fried soy protein, broccoli, cauliflower, pineapple and peppers in sweet and sour sauce.
L16. Mushroom Seitan
Thin-sliced wheat protein sautéed in savory brown sauce with mushrooms and carrots.
L6. Seitan Strips
Grilled shredded seitan with barbecue sauce over string beans.
L8. General Tso's Soy Protein
Hot and spicy.
L14. Singapore Style Rice Noodle
Hot and spicy. Gluten-free.
L4. Malaysian Curry Stew
Hot and spicy. Gluten-free.
L2. Mango Soy Protein
Gluten-free.
L10. Tofu Delight
Gluten-free.
L5. Basil Soy Protein
Hot and spicy.
L9. Orange Seitan
Hot and spicy.
L1. Black Pepper Seitan
Thin-sliced wheat protein sautéed in a savory black pepper brown sauce over kale.
L11. Eggplant String Beans
Hot and spicy. Gluten-free.
L13. Stir-Fried Udon Or Soba
Japanese style whole-wheat udon or green tea soba with, carrot, celery, stir cabbage, scallion, bean sprout with firm tofu.
L3. Sweet-Citrus Soy Protein
Marinated soy protein in a sweet and tangy citrus sauce, topped with almonds over kale.
L12. Steamed Assorted Vegetables
Gluten-free.
L15. Kung Pao Eggplant
Hot and spicy. Gluten-free.
Dessert
D5. Soy Ice Cream
Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry mint chips. Gluten-free.
D1. Chocolate Cake
Chocolate cake with chocolate frosting strawberry syrup on top.
D4. Fried Ice Cream (Vanilla)
D3. Banana Spring Roll
Fresh banana wrapped in spicy roll skin, deep fried with a scoop of chocolate ice cream.
D2 Brown Rice Pudding
Slow cooked in coconut milk with raisins, fresh pineapple, mango and vanilla, topped with almond. Gluten-free.
D1. Brown Rice Pudding
Slow cooked in coconut milk with raisins, fresh pineapple, mango and vanilla, topped with almond. Gluten-free.
D2. Banana Spring Roll
Fresh banana wrapped in spicy roll skin, deep fried with a scoop of chocolate ice cream.
D4. Soy Ice Cream
Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry mint chips. Gluten-free.
D3. Fried Ice Cream (Vanilla)
D5. Chocolate Cake
Chocolate cake with chocolate frosting strawberry syrup on top.
Appetizer
A8. Soy Skewers (2)
Marinated soy protein grilled, bell pepper, onions.
A4. Sweet Yam Fries
Sweet potato. Gluten-free.
A5 Tempura Vegetables
Broccoli, eggplant and string beans.
A16. Soy Fingers (8)
Breaded deep fried soy protein strip, served with sweet cilantro sauce.
A10. King-Oyster Mushrooms
Hot ans spicy. Batter dipped spicy king-oyster mushroom, sautéed with salt pepper, scallions and diced bell-peppers.
A3. Age Tofu (10)
Japanese style deep fried bean curd with tempura sauce.
A12. Grilled Eggplant
With miso sauce, seaweed sesame seasoning. Gluten-free.
A1. Spring Rolls (4)
Crispy rolls filled with cabbage, carrots, celery and mushroom.
A11. Curry Samosas (6)
Indian style vegetable pastries with mint chutney dip.
A15.. BBQ Seitan
Grilled seitan with barbecue sauce.
A9. Scallion Pancake
Pan fried vegetarian pancake with bits of scallions, home-made mango salsa and hoisin sauce.
A13. Autumn Rolls
Hot and spicy. Shredded vegetables, enoki mushrooms, bamboo shoots wrapped in delicate soy bean sheets and deep fried, served with spicy hot sauce.
A6. Crispy Soy Nuggets (8)
Breaded, deep fried soy protein nuggets, served with plum sauce.
A14. Kimchee
Hot and spicy. Spicy Korean style cabbage.
A2. Edamame
Fresh soy beans steamed in the pod and sprinkled with sea salt. Gluten-free.
A7. Vegetable Dumplings (6)
Steamed or pan-fried.
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