Zen

Lovely food and fairly nice setting. Long wait for service. Had to remind staff of order for wine after waiting quarter of an hour for it. Had to ask for water. Restaurant about 1/4 full but service slow and inattentive - possibly due to the fact that two staff were doing all the work while another two sat behind our table chatting the whole time. From their conversation I had assumed they were other diners until my daughter pointed out that the two blond girls chatting behind me were actually staff. The 10% service fee slipped in on the bill was somewhat galling; to their credit they did point it out and didn't bat an eyelid when I said I'd prefer not to tip tonight.

I, along with my family, either as a family group or with friends or work colleagues, have been dining here for years. Each time, we have never been disappointed. The food is always excellent, matched by the service, with welcoming and friendly staff on hand to make sure your visit is always memorable. Their menu is extensive and varied enough to tempt all palates and tastes. Make sure you book, to save any disappointment.

Busy and worth booking but rewarded by the best Asian food. Lovely staff and great service. The food was amazing and had a new twist on each dish. The crispy chilli beef was succulent and well cooked without being chewy. Would also recommend the chicken Polynesian (sweet and sour stir fry) dish. The cocktail/mocktail menu was extensive. The blue lagoon was gorgeous. We sat in the outer area which was quieter than inside. This was pleasant until people smoked just outside the windows or the car parked alongside the window ran his engine. Overall this didn’t spoil the great experience and would still recommend it.

This is a popular restaurant, frequented by a wide range of patrons. Luckily, when we turned up without booking there was still a table available. Most tables are inside, with a handful under a covered & mostly enclosed section. I'd guess use of them depends on the weather. The menu was nicely varied, without overdoing it. All the dishes we ordered were well presented and the quality was spot on. We also tried some of their cocktails (including alcohol free ones) & they were also great. Staff were welcoming and friendly. Only thing I'd say us the music was a bit loud, which competed at times with conversation. Would happily go back for more great food.

We arrived at 6:30pm on a Wednesday, we had booked ahead and our table was ready and waiting. Although the restaurant was busy the staff were really attentive without being in your face and everything we ordered arrived in a timely fashion and we were allowed as much time as we needed to eat. The food was as, it has always been, fantastic, it looks great, tastes great and you get good portion sizes. If you are visiting Durham this is definitely a place you should consider visiting to eat.

Loved our time here. The decor, ambiance inside, and in the bamboo garden were delightful. Staff were very attentive and the quality of the food was fantastic. Unfortunately, the spicy food was just too spicy even when it said it's spice level was 1/3. My husband who is a fan of hot food agreed it was overly spicy for a Thai green curry.