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Kaizen

127 South Central St, Knoxville, TN
Pickup Only
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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)
    $11.00
  • Steamed Jasmine Rice

    $3.00
  • Coconut 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)
    $18.00
  • Steak 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! Stuffed Peppers

    Roasted red bell peppers stuffed w/ forbidden rice, ET mushrooms, & black beans. Sered w/ a savory coconut & chili broth, scallion, sesame seed, cilantro, & mint (vegan, gf)
    $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
    $19.00
  • Vegetable 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)
    $25.00
  • Side Steamed Jasmine Rice

    $3.00
  • Side Coconut Rice

    $4.00
  • No 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
    $3.50
  • Side of Pickled Fresno Chilis

    $2.00

Dessert

  • Green Tea Mochi

    $2.00
  • Mango Mochi

    $2.00
  • Red Bean Mochi

    $2.00
  • Strawberry Mochi

    $2.00
  • Chocolate Mochi

    $2.00
  • Black Sesame Mochi

    $2.00
  • Mango Ice Cream Fruit Bar

    $7.00
  • Strawberry Ice Cream Fruit Bar

    $7.00

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
    $1.50
  • Thai Tea

    $3.50
  • Coconut Water

    $4.00
  • Ginger 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!
  • Round of Beers!

    The kitchen is hooooot, show the kitchen some love with some cold brews heading their way at the end of the night.
    $10.00
  • Round of Fernets!

    The folks in the back love them some fernet, show your appreciation by treating 'em to a round.
    $15.00

Roasted Pork Belly Fried Rice

$18.00

Served w/ herbs, fried egg, house sweet chili sauce, Napa kimchi, toasted sesame seeds. (GF)

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Pork Belly Rice

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Kaizen Location and Ordering Hours

(865) 409-4444
127 South Central St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Closed • Opens Wednesday at 5PM
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