HEART OF THE OLD CITY!!!

Kaizen
127 South Central St, Knoxville, TN
Pickup Only
Featured Items

Spicy Chicken Steamed Bun
palm sugar-red pepper dusted fried chicken, Napa kimchi, & red Fresno chile puree on a steamed bun (S)$3.50
Eggplant Bun
Crispy fried eggplant, wasabi-yuzu dressing, cilantro (v*)$3.50
Fried Chicken Fried Rice
Served w/ herbs, fried egg, house sweet chili sauce, napa kimchi, toasted sesame seeds. (GF)$19.00
Food
Steamed Buns + Apps
Miso Soup
tofu, brown beech mushrooms, scallions (GF)$5.00+
Fried Shrimp Bun
Fried Shrimp, house "Bang Bang" sauce, pickled cabbage$3.50
Spicy Chicken Steamed Bun
palm sugar-red pepper dusted fried chicken, Napa kimchi, & red Fresno chile puree on a steamed bun (S)$3.50
Seared Cured Shiitake Mushroom Steamed Bun
Seared cured shiitake mushrooms, caramelized onion & sake rice mostarda w/ pickled kale on a steamed bun. (V*)$3.50
Eggplant Bun
Crispy fried eggplant, wasabi-yuzu dressing, cilantro (v*)$3.50
Roasted Pork Belly Steamed Bun
Roasted pork belly, hoisin, & pickled cabbage on a steamed bun$3.50
Thai Sausage Steamed Bun
Grilled housemade Thai pork sausage, peanut satay, & pickled ginger on a steamed bun.$3.50
Dan Dan "Nachos"
fried wontons, ground pork, black soy, black vinegar, toasted chili oil, pickled cabbage, Szechuan peppercorns, cilantro, scallions (S)$12.00
Wild Boar Lumpia
fried wild boar, pork belly, Napa cabbage, & coriander served w/ hot mustard & sweet chili sauce (2 per order)$9.00
Sesame Salad
mixed market lettuce, cucumbers, radish, red onion, mixed herbs, toasted sesame dressing (V*,GF) (Add any Fried Rice Protein for an up-charge)$9.00
Fried Lion's Mane Mushrooms Tteokbokki
marinated fried E.T. lion's mane mushrooms w/ Korean rice sticks, spicy shio dashi sauce, scallions (GF,S,V*)$18.00
Tuna Sashimi
Kabocha squash, pickled ginger, daikon, poached apple, & apple ponzu (GF)$17.00
Dry Fry Eggplant
toasted chili oil, herbs, local honey, Szechuan pepper, Thai chilies (S*,V,V* w/o honey,GF)$10.00
Thai Wings
1lb fish sauce & sake lees marinated fried chicken wings, black vinegar sauce, sesame seeds, scallions (GF)$11.00Steamed Jasmine Rice
$3.00Coconut Rice
$4.00
Fried Rice

Seared Mushroom Fried Rice
Served w/ herbs, fried egg, green curry, Napa kimchi, toasted sesame seeds. (V,V* w/o Egg, GF)$19.00
Roasted Pork Belly Fried Rice
Served w/ herbs, fried egg, house sweet chili sauce, Napa kimchi, toasted sesame seeds. (GF)$18.00Steak Fried Rice
chicken fried steak, fried egg, napa kimchi, cilantro, sesame seeds, peanut satay$25.00
Fried Chicken Fried Rice
Served w/ herbs, fried egg, house sweet chili sauce, napa kimchi, toasted sesame seeds. (GF)$19.00
6oz Grilled Tuna Fried Rice
Served w/ herbs, fried egg, Bang Bang sauce, napa kimchi, toasted sesame seeds. (GF)$21.00
Bang Bang Shrimp Fried Rice
Crispy Gulf shrimp, house "bang bang" sauce, napa kimchi, fried egg, fresh herbs (s, gf w/ grilled shrimp).$20.00
Entrees
Special! Moo Shu Pork Belly
Roasted pork belly, yellow onion, cabbage, carrot, shiitake mushroom, savory Chinese brown sauce, scallion, sesame seed, flour tortillas$22.00
Mapo Tofu
SPICY stewed soft tofu & fermented black beans in chili oil. Served w/ steamed rice. (S*,V*)$16.00
Dan Dan Noodles
CHILLED lo mein noodles, ground pork, black soy, black vinegar, toasted chili oil, pickled cabbage, Sichuan peppercorns, cilantro (s*) *SERVED COLD*$16.00
Katsu Sando
panko breaded fried pork loin on housemade sokujo bread w/ pickled cabbage, Bulldog sauce, & kewpie mayo, served w/ house togarashi potato chips$19.00Vegetable Nabemono
fried eggplant, shiitake, enoki, & honshi mushrooms, bok choy, spicy shoyu broth, steamed rice (V*,GF,S)$23.00
Gyokatsu Golden Curry
chicken fried steak, golden curry, butternut squash, potatoes, carrots, onions, scallions, steamed rice$28.00
Lemongrass Teriyaki Chicken Noodle
marinated grilled chicken & egg noodles stir fried with fresh veggies in a house made lemongrass teriyaki sauce. Topped with sesame and crispy Togarashi fried wonton strips.$20.00
English Mountain Rainbow Trout
Spaghetti squash, red beans, sweety drop peppers, garlic shoyu, fresh herbs, steamed rice (GF)$31.00
Drunken Pork Noodles
housemade bacon, baby bok choy, yellow onion, pickled banana peppers, rice noodles, Spicy drunken stir fry sauce, cilantro, lime (GF,S*, dish cannot be made less spicy)$22.00
Pork Chashu Ramen
Braised pork belly chashu, Housemade bacon tonkatsu broth, egg noodles, soft egg, fish cake, pickled kale, scallions, nori (GF option available w/ rice noodles)$26.00
Duck Ramen
cured duck breast, hot & sour kimchi broth, egg noodles, soft egg, katsuobushi (GF w/ rice noodles instead)$25.00Side Steamed Jasmine Rice
$3.00Side Coconut Rice
$4.00No ToGo Silverware Needed

Kaizen Rolling Papers (21+)
What?! Check it out! Made from unbleached unrefined wood pulp (like RAW Brown). Sold individually.OUT OF STOCK$3.50Side of Pickled Fresno Chilis
$2.00
Drinks
Sodas & Tea

Pocari Sweat Hydration Drink
OUT OF STOCK$2.50
BanAgua Banana Water
$6.00
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love$1.50
Diet Coke
Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink$1.50
Sprite
Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free$1.50Thai Tea
$3.50Coconut Water
$4.00Ginger Ale
$1.50
Walker Brothers Ginger Kombucha
$5.00
For the Kitchen!!!
These go towards the staff at the end of the night to show appreciation! Thanks!

Kaizen Rolling Papers (21+)
$3.50
What?! Check it out! Made from unbleached unrefined wood pulp (like RAW Brown). Sold individually.
Request advisory
Please note any additional special requests or allergies here. We will do our best to accommodate.
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