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!
Mango Mochi
$2.00
Request advisory
Please note any additional special requests or allergies here. We will do our best to accommodate.
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