Zen Oriental

Zen Oriental on Wade Lane brings a Chinese noodle and rice menu to the Merrion Centre area, serving the student and city-centre crowd from a compact counter. The menu features stir-fried noodle and rice dishes, sauces and appetisers alongside cocktails and beer — an unusual combination for a takeaway that nods to the surrounding evening trade. Wade Lane's position connecting the Merrion Centre to the university quarter ensures footfall extends from lunchtime into the early hours. Chinese classics — fried rice, chow mein, dumplings — sit alongside contemporary sauce-based dishes for a menu that suits both quick solo lunches and group evening orders.