Zen
Long-running Thai and pan-Asian restaurant on Court Lane in the city centre, known for its striking interior and regularly changing cocktail list.
About Zen
Zen is an established Thai and pan-Asian restaurant tucked on Court Lane in the centre of Durham, close to the bus station and an easy walk from the Market Place. It has a distinctive, much-photographed interior and a menu that ranges across Thai staples and wider Asian dishes, backed by a cocktail list that changes fairly often.
The restaurant holds a top food hygiene rating and remains a popular fixture for both lunch and evening dining. Bookings can be made by phone.
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