Comments on: A (Literal) Dissection of the New Zen Burger http://midtownlunch.com/2008/01/10/a-literal-dissection-of-the-new-zen-burger/ Food Adventures for Your Urban Lunch Hour Fri, 25 May 2012 21:25:11 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Matthew http://midtownlunch.com/2008/01/10/a-literal-dissection-of-the-new-zen-burger/comment-page-4/#comment-211148 Matthew Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:39:23 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2008/01/10/a-literal-dissection-of-the-new-zen-burger/#comment-211148 Gee Rudulfo, believe me, you sound charming. I'll stop right in! Gee Rudulfo, believe me, you sound charming. I’ll stop right in!

]]> By: Sarah Hellerman http://midtownlunch.com/2008/01/10/a-literal-dissection-of-the-new-zen-burger/comment-page-4/#comment-211075 Sarah Hellerman Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:01:10 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2008/01/10/a-literal-dissection-of-the-new-zen-burger/#comment-211075 I went there today at the height of lunchtime with my co-worker, and the doors were locked and we could not get any service. What kind of place doesn't open for lunch during the business week? I am fed up with this place and will probably never eat there again. My co-worker agrees with me. I went there today at the height of lunchtime with my co-worker, and the doors were locked and we could not get any service. What kind of place doesn’t open for lunch during the business week? I am fed up with this place and will probably never eat there again. My co-worker agrees with me.

]]> By: Rudy McBagel http://midtownlunch.com/2008/01/10/a-literal-dissection-of-the-new-zen-burger/comment-page-4/#comment-211071 Rudy McBagel Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:38:22 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2008/01/10/a-literal-dissection-of-the-new-zen-burger/#comment-211071 one good point about swine flu....all the pasty faced wheezy vegans will be the first to pop their(ethically sourced) Clogs. one good point about swine flu….all the pasty faced wheezy vegans will be the first to pop their(ethically sourced) Clogs.

]]> By: Rudulfo http://midtownlunch.com/2008/01/10/a-literal-dissection-of-the-new-zen-burger/comment-page-4/#comment-211068 Rudulfo Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:30:45 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2008/01/10/a-literal-dissection-of-the-new-zen-burger/#comment-211068 To Matt (Jan 10 2008): FUCK YOU. Don't you EVER fucking review my restaurant with your filthy little butthole of a mouth again. ASSHOLE! To Matt (Jan 10 2008):

FUCK YOU. Don’t you EVER fucking review my restaurant with your filthy little butthole of a mouth again.

ASSHOLE!

]]> By: Lisa http://midtownlunch.com/2008/01/10/a-literal-dissection-of-the-new-zen-burger/comment-page-4/#comment-127721 Lisa Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:39:52 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2008/01/10/a-literal-dissection-of-the-new-zen-burger/#comment-127721 Well, the truth is ' you can't please everyone ' ! but I don't understand why there are so much of negative attacks. I am a vege for spiritual and enviroment political reasons. Yes, I said ' enviromental', no one here mention about the slogan printed on Zen Burger's serving tray paper. It is good that Zen Burger is bringing the awareness to the public. Meat consumption is the number one global warming contributor. If you don't believe me there are plenty of evidences and researches out there including UN and IPCC reports. We, the human,are eating out planet to death. And yes, this is a fast food chain, all the fried food might not be the healthiest. I try to eat healthy but I am no a saint, once a while I love to have some junk, as a vegetarin I am just glad that there is one more option out there for me. Stop accusing people, fat people, meat eater, vegtarin, whatever, we need to be more loving to each other, we should be happy that we are here in U.S. to experience the most prosper ways of life style. More than 1/3 of earth population live in starvation. But we have the luxury to have many options and to complaint about the foods. Have some compassion people !!! Well, the truth is ‘ you can’t please everyone ‘ ! but I don’t understand why there are so much of negative attacks. I am a vege for spiritual and enviroment political reasons. Yes, I said ‘ enviromental’, no one here mention about the slogan printed on Zen Burger’s serving tray paper. It is good that Zen Burger is bringing the awareness to the public. Meat consumption is the number one global warming contributor. If you don’t believe me there are plenty of evidences and researches out there including UN and IPCC reports. We, the human,are eating out planet to death.

And yes, this is a fast food chain, all the fried food might not be the healthiest. I try to eat healthy but I am no a saint, once a while I love to have some junk, as a vegetarin I am just glad that there is one more option out there for me.

Stop accusing people, fat people, meat eater, vegtarin, whatever, we need to be more loving to each other, we should be happy that we are here in U.S. to experience the most prosper ways of life style. More than 1/3 of earth population live in starvation. But we have the luxury to have many options and to complaint about the foods. Have some compassion people !!!

]]> By: Laura http://midtownlunch.com/2008/01/10/a-literal-dissection-of-the-new-zen-burger/comment-page-4/#comment-126424 Laura Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:07:04 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2008/01/10/a-literal-dissection-of-the-new-zen-burger/#comment-126424 BTW - They now have a special sandwich that is a Filet o Fish! (along with some other specials that aren't listed on the regular menu behind the counter, but be sure to ask!) I heart ZenBurger. BTW – They now have a special sandwich that is a Filet o Fish! (along with some other specials that aren’t listed on the regular menu behind the counter, but be sure to ask!)

I heart ZenBurger.

]]> By: Darren http://midtownlunch.com/2008/01/10/a-literal-dissection-of-the-new-zen-burger/comment-page-4/#comment-105046 Darren Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:29:59 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2008/01/10/a-literal-dissection-of-the-new-zen-burger/#comment-105046 I ate at Zen Burger, for my first time, today. I had the... Zen [Beef] Burger meal, with super-sized fries of course. Despite the reviews here, I enjoyed the meal. The fries were strangely similar in taste and texture to McDonald's, but less salty, and supposedly less starchy. They were also hot and crispy, which occurs less than 50% of the time at McD's. The burger was much larger and nicer looking than the pics posted here. I did't really like the burger, because of the ZenSauce and lack of cheese (shoulda thought o' that when I ordered), but that's just preference. It seemed quality and I enjoyed that it was on a whole-wheat bun. Next time I think I'll try the ZenDog with the organic homemade chili and organic american cheese. Also, despite the comments about poor service, my experience was great. There was a manager-looking fellow standing at the door, handing out menus and walking aroung asking myself and others how we liked the food. If the service sucked before, they must have heard it, because it seemed like they were trying hard to please - the bus people won't even let you throw away your own trash; they ask to take your tray as soon as you look like you are getting up to leave. I also noticed a line manager barking commands at the register people, to make sure they were remembering sauces and procedures. To those comments about the processed nature of the food: I'm sure it is, but the rear of the menu clearly states that the fake meats are made from "100% natural, protein-rich vegetables, grains, and non-GMO soy with no antibiotics, hormones or artificial flavors". Works for me. I eat meat, though I don't feel righteous about it (atually, a bit guilty). I, for one, hope this place takes off. It may not be the healthiest, but anything that is a step in the direction away from McDonald's and factory farms, seems like a good thing. Plus, it's cheaper than Better Burger. I ate at Zen Burger, for my first time, today. I had the… Zen [Beef] Burger meal, with super-sized fries of course. Despite the reviews here, I enjoyed the meal. The fries were strangely similar in taste and texture to McDonald’s, but less salty, and supposedly less starchy. They were also hot and crispy, which occurs less than 50% of the time at McD’s. The burger was much larger and nicer looking than the pics posted here. I did’t really like the burger, because of the ZenSauce and lack of cheese (shoulda thought o’ that when I ordered), but that’s just preference. It seemed quality and I enjoyed that it was on a whole-wheat bun. Next time I think I’ll try the ZenDog with the organic homemade chili and organic american cheese.

Also, despite the comments about poor service, my experience was great. There was a manager-looking fellow standing at the door, handing out menus and walking aroung asking myself and others how we liked the food. If the service sucked before, they must have heard it, because it seemed like they were trying hard to please – the bus people won’t even let you throw away your own trash; they ask to take your tray as soon as you look like you are getting up to leave. I also noticed a line manager barking commands at the register people, to make sure they were remembering sauces and procedures.

To those comments about the processed nature of the food: I’m sure it is, but the rear of the menu clearly states that the fake meats are made from “100% natural, protein-rich vegetables, grains, and non-GMO soy with no antibiotics, hormones or artificial flavors”. Works for me.

I eat meat, though I don’t feel righteous about it (atually, a bit guilty). I, for one, hope this place takes off. It may not be the healthiest, but anything that is a step in the direction away from McDonald’s and factory farms, seems like a good thing. Plus, it’s cheaper than Better Burger.

]]> By: zenpawn » Blog Archive » ZenBurger: Vegan Fast Food http://midtownlunch.com/2008/01/10/a-literal-dissection-of-the-new-zen-burger/comment-page-4/#comment-104620 zenpawn » Blog Archive » ZenBurger: Vegan Fast Food Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:26:22 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2008/01/10/a-literal-dissection-of-the-new-zen-burger/#comment-104620 [...] far, they’ve a restaurant in New York, and one on the way in Hollywood. There’s also an application for franchise opportunities on [...] [...] far, they’ve a restaurant in New York, and one on the way in Hollywood. There’s also an application for franchise opportunities on [...]

]]> By: DDR http://midtownlunch.com/2008/01/10/a-literal-dissection-of-the-new-zen-burger/comment-page-4/#comment-102907 DDR Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:22:38 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2008/01/10/a-literal-dissection-of-the-new-zen-burger/#comment-102907 Hey Captain Veggie - you and Peter Lusk should get together! Hey Captain Veggie – you and Peter Lusk should get together!

]]> By: Captain Vegetable http://midtownlunch.com/2008/01/10/a-literal-dissection-of-the-new-zen-burger/comment-page-4/#comment-102764 Captain Vegetable Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:12:24 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2008/01/10/a-literal-dissection-of-the-new-zen-burger/#comment-102764 Seems that Gourmet Eater/Frezzer has something to gain from trashing Zen Burger (twice without even bothering to change up his comments)... maybe he owns the Subway next door? Anyway, I've eaten at Zen Burger over 12 times now and I think the food and the service are excellent. Yes, the first few weeks had it's problems but give these guys a break!... They just opened this place and it's the first of it's kind... EVER! So, i'm sure there were some things that they didn't anticipate like the massive crowds they were faced with upon opening. I give Zen Burger a lot of credit for what they are trying to do (providing a healthier option to the fast-food experience) and wish them all the luck in their expansion plans. I will definitely be a loyal customer of theirs and hope to see more in the city (and across the country) soon. Seems that Gourmet Eater/Frezzer has something to gain from trashing Zen Burger (twice without even bothering to change up his comments)… maybe he owns the Subway next door?

Anyway, I’ve eaten at Zen Burger over 12 times now and I think the food and the service are excellent. Yes, the first few weeks had it’s problems but give these guys a break!… They just opened this place and it’s the first of it’s kind… EVER! So, i’m sure there were some things that they didn’t anticipate like the massive crowds they were faced with upon opening.

I give Zen Burger a lot of credit for what they are trying to do (providing a healthier option to the fast-food experience) and wish them all the luck in their expansion plans.

I will definitely be a loyal customer of theirs and hope to see more in the city (and across the country) soon.

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