Zenna: Cheap Sushi Makes Us Happy, but Tapas Prices Don't

It might be better known for its late-night Asian eats, but this week we are checking out the happy hour menu at downtown's Zenna. Where: Zenna Thai and Japanese Restaurant, 1914 Laws St.When: 3 p.m-7 p.m. daily The Scene: Zenna mixes techno with your sushi. The crowd dresses in khakis, skirts,...

By Kristy Yang

September 6, 2011

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It might be better known for its late-night Asian eats, but this week we are checking out the happy hour menu at downtown's Zenna.

Where: Zenna Thai and Japanese Restaurant, 1914 Laws St.

When: 3 p.m-7 p.m. daily

The Scene: Zenna mixes techno with your sushi. The crowd dresses in khakis, skirts, pumps and other things you might expect to see of downtown workers during a happy hour.

The Deal: $1 sushi, $2-3.50 rolls and discounted hot tapas such as ribs, dumplings, wings and satay, just to name a few.

The Steals: Sushi.

The Con: The hot tapas are so meagerly discounted -- some dishes only a few cents less than regular prices -- that it doesn't really make a difference.

Lushworthy: 50-cent 6-ounce draft Bud Light and Ziegenbock

The bottom line: Hot tapas prices are disappointing and so many other restaurants are doing the discounted rolls for happy hour. Go for the $1 nigiri, and bring cash for parking

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Kristy Yang

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