Tzen Asian Bistro — Restaurant in Town of Lewisboro

Didn’t have high expectations but was surprised.

A restaurant needs courage to put the Roasted Duck in the menu in such an area that is lack of Asian customers. But as a Cantonese I have to say, it was way more authentic than I expected. The meat was moist and juicy, with correct flavor. The skin was crispy. A small disappointment was that it didn’t come with the plum sauce but hoisin sauce. And it should be made with a duck with better quality, but that would be more expensive, so I think the way now is acceptable. Overall, it is absolutely worth a try.

We also tried two dim sums. The Pork Soup Dumplings were more like a homemade style, looking awkward but tasting not bad. I couldn’t help eating one more although I knew it would make me fat. The Crystal Skin Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gao) weren’t cooked well. They were over-steamed and the skin was too moist. But it still tasted good inside.

I believe they have a good Cantonese chef I would definitely like to try more Cantonese...

The food was good and fresh however the customer service was not so great. We came here on a Saturday night and were rushed to finish the food and leave so they can go home for the night before closing time.

We were still enjoying our food but the waitress came with the check already at the table without us asking. We didn't even have the chance to add on dessert. Soon, she came by to ask if the check was taken care of yet and no because we were eating still. So we had to stop eating, wipe our hands and pay right away before we can finish the food.

They even turned off the air conditioning, TV and some lights. They close at 10pm on Saturday's and it was 9:32pm and we were being rushed to leave. We left there by 9:40pm. It wasn't like we overstayed. What's the point of having business hours? Not a pleasant experience having to shove food down while they're all standing there watching with their coats on...

Used to be Haiku but now under new management. I like it better now. Ate here this Saturday and very much enjoyed our meal. We had a variety of sushi, soup and an app. All was very good. The Chinese food aspect seems to be a bigger part of the menu. The Won Ton soup was excellent. I had the Char Shui a previous time and it too was great. I haven't tried the dumplings yet because they are crazy expensive. Can't bring myself to order $12 soup dumplings or Shrimp dumplings, especially because the number of dumplings per order are so small. Not sure what is going on with the pricing, but hopefully the owners read this and come to their senses. Still, I enjoy eating here.

UPDATE: Eat the roast duck!! Delicious, juicy and plentiful...