Though particle accelerators can speed up food preparation, they also lead to an awkward dinner parties full of X-ray vision and black holes that destroy the fine cheese platter. Enjoy fast food sans atom smashing with today’s Groupon to Zen Japanese Food Fast. Choose from the following three Austin locations:

• 2900 West Anderson Lane
• 1303 South Congress
• 3423 Guadalupe

A locally owned and operated chain restaurant, Zen whips up fresh Japanese grub and Southwest-influenced fusion eats. Drop by to kick back amid the welcoming, ultra-modern vibes and percolate palates with tasty and new menu items, which include the likes of customizable rice or noodle bowls, fresh sushi, tuna nachos, and more. Unlike foot-long hot dogs or a bucket of biscuit gravy, sushi or chicken options, such as Redneck Sushi ($7.95) or Chuck Norris Chicken ($3.50), divides tasty culinary concoctions into tidbits so that the palate can better savor the tastetations. With today’s Groupon to Zen Japanese Food Fast, patrons can tickle the taste buds without tasting pterodactyl feathers or licking batteries.

Reviews

Zen Japanese Food Fast's old location has a 3.5-star average rating on Yelp. On Citysearch, the West Anderson Lane location also has an average of 3.5 stars:

• Staff is always friendly in any location and there's always a good vibe. – Salma M., Yelp
• One of the best Japanese restaurants in Austin. There [sic] food, service, environment is great. I've tried almost everything on their menu - all just really good. Highly recommended! – jsimpson23, Citysearch