The morning, done right.
An unhurried table. Unexpected flavors. Worth clearing your afternoon for.
An unhurried table. Unexpected flavors. Worth clearing your afternoon for.
Brunch is underestimated. Done well, it's one of the most generous things you can offer — a meal with nowhere to be, built for lingering. Zen approaches it the same way he approaches everything: with technique, intention, and ingredients worth paying attention to.
Unexpected combinations, textures that reward attention, flavors that make the table go quiet before the conversation picks back up. Available as a coursed experience or an abundant buffet — for intimate gatherings or larger celebrations.
Both start with a conversation about your occasion.
A proper seated experience — 3 to 5 courses, paced and intentional. Each dish arrives when it's ready. The table stays full. The morning stretches.
A generous spread designed for grazing, gathering, and going back for seconds. Composed with the same care as a plated menu — just built for a different kind of morning.
Every buffet is designed from scratch for your gathering. This is one version of what that looks like.
Fruit Platter
Papaya · pineapple · mango · mandarin · blueberry · raspberry · blackberry
Scrambled Eggs with Vanilla & Hot Honey
Slow-cooked soft scramble · vanilla oil · hot honey finish
Banana Mochi & Hazelnut Baked Oats
Ripe banana · sweet rice flour · hazelnut butter · roasted hazelnuts · honey drizzle — mochi bounce, not cake crumb
Strawberry Parfait Brûlée
Greek yogurt · lime zest · organic strawberries · cane sugar brûlée — served in little jars
Smoked Salmon Tostada
Maple-cured & smoked salmon · wasabi cream cheese · candied black sesame & cacao · crispy corn tostada
Peanut & Zucchini Bread
Curry · cardamom · fennel seed · coconut milk · roasted peanuts · mint — rice flour for structure
Local Lamb Sausage
Sourced locally · seasoned in-house · cooked to order
Fresh Green Salad
Market greens · pickled radishes · lemon-mustard-maple vinaigrette · chives
Menus are designed from scratch for your occasion — this is an example of one spread, not a fixed offering.
Quiet, considered, nourishing. A full traditional spread reimagined for a private morning table — with a GF option available throughout.
Tamagoyaki
Rolled Japanese omelette · sweet-savory layers · served warm
Rice, Nori & Furikake
Steamed short-grain rice · toasted nori sheets · house furikake seasoning · pickles
Roasted Kabocha & Cabbage Salad
Roasted kabocha squash · shredded cabbage with sesame dressing
Koji-Zuke Salmon
Salmon cured in rice koji · deeply savory · grilled to finish
Miso Soup
Shishito · sea vegetables · white miso dashi — served in individual bowls
Banana-Mirin Bread, Caciotta & Sour Cherry
Mirin-glazed banana bread · aged caciotta · sour cherry · GF version available
Hot Genmaicha
Roasted brown rice green tea · served throughout the morning · warm hand towels on arrival
Mixed Nut Chia Pudding & Fruit Salad
Chia set overnight · roasted mixed nuts · seasonal fruit salad alongside
GF accommodations available across both menus — just mention it when you inquire.
Minimum 6 guests. Groceries billed separately at cost plus an 18% sourcing fee. Early start fee of $250 applies to events beginning before 9am. Non-alcoholic pairing flights and wine pairings available on request.
Inquire about brunch →Guest Count
6 – 30 guests (larger on inquiry)
Duration
2 – 4 hours depending on format
Location
Your home or private venue, Austin & surrounding area
Beverage
Non-alcoholic pairing $40/person · Wine pairing from $75/person
What's the occasion, how many people, and when? We'll take it from there.
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