I don't normally give negative reviews! (Look at my review history)
However.... Got a takeaway from here and holy mother! They give you a chicken breast in a box, sliced up thankfully, with a pot of the sauce you ordered.
I'm no chef, far from it, but I though the whole point of Chinese cuisine is that the protein you ordered is cooked in the sauce you ordered..... Really negative experience. Staff are incredible. But I should have got worried when the wait time was 10 mins. In my very uneducated opinion, I reckon the have the sauces in their wee tubs ready to microwave..... The only reason they get 3 stars and not one, is because when you put their sauce into the dish you've ordered, it tastes 100 times better the next morning. And the service. FOH service was amazing! Management needs to go. Putting speed and profit over quality. I'll stick with the rose garden thank you. Now that's a Chinese takeaway away! 5 stars for years now! Just decided to try something different, and was bitterly disappointed. Avoid at all costs.
EDIT.
from the reviews it seems like they prioritise restaurant customers over take away.which is fine..... Every business needs to turn a profit.
But just STOP doing take away! Focus on the restaurant!
Chinese · Kells, Co. Meath
Zen Palace Restaurant Kells
Closed now Opens today at 16:00 4.3 on Google · 234 reviews
Opening hours
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| Monday | 16:00 – 23:30 |
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| Tuesday | 16:00 – 23:30 |
| Wednesday | 16:00 – 23:30 |
| Thursday | 16:00 – 23:30 |
| Friday today | 16:00 – 00:30 |
| Saturday | 16:00 – 00:00 |
| Sunday | 16:00 – 23:30 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directionsOliver Plunkett Road, Kells, Co. Meath
- CuisineChinese
- Price€€€
- Phone+353 46 925 2735
- ServiceTakeaway
- AccessWheelchair friendly
About Zen Palace
You will find Zen Palace, a Chinese restaurant, on Oliver Plunkett Road in Kells, Co. Meath. The Chinese menu runs from crispy aromatic duck to wok-fried noodles and the Irish favourite, the spice bag.
It sits about 290 m from Kells Round Tower — roughly a 4-minute walk. It is one of 39 places to eat we list in Kells. It shares the spot with Jule's Bar, which is just next door.
Good to know: takeaway, delivery, table reservations and wheelchair access are available here. You can eat here any day of the week. The earliest start is 4pm on Monday, and the latest close is 12:30am on Friday. On Google it holds 4.3 out of 5 from 234 reviews. Budget about €20–30 per person.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Chinese |
|---|---|
| Type | Restaurant |
| Price guide | €€€ (upscale) |
| Typical spend | €20–30 per person |
| Google rating | 4.3 / 5 from 234 reviews |
| Good for kids | Yes |
| Parking | Yes |
| Address | Oliver Plunkett Road, Kells, Co. Meath |
| Phone | +353 46 925 2735 |
| Takeaway | Yes |
| Delivery | Yes |
| Reservations | Yes |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Open | 7 days a week · 54 hours in total |
| Nearby landmark | Kells Round Tower (290 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 59 km |
| Coordinates | 53.72976, -6.88169 |
At a glance
Services & amenities at Zen Palace
Service
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Dining
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
On the menu
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
What to order at Zen Palace
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€7.50
Spring Rolls
Crispy vegetable rolls with sweet chilli dip
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€10
Sesame Prawn Toast
Classic Cantonese starter
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€23
Salt & Pepper King Prawns
Wok-fried with garlic and chilli
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€15.50
Chicken Chow Mein
Egg noodles, beansprouts, onion
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€18
Beef in Black Bean Sauce
Onion and peppers
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€17.50
Char Siu Pork
Barbecued pork, pak choi, rice
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Estimated busy times
Usually busiest around 7pm on Fridays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for chinese venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 16:00 – 00:30
- Sunset in Kells today: 19:02
- Best time for a quieter table: 5pm or after 9pm
- One of 39 places to eat in Kells
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Reviews
Ordered takeaway nd twice sent chips back as they were burnt and looked as if they had been cooked several times. Exchanged for fried rice but that came out so quickly it was probably left over from last night and tasted like it. The reality is your not getting freshly cooked food from here . It seems to be all left overs
Had a great meal here, staff were so helpful, polite and professional.
Food was delicious!!!
Will definitely be returning.
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Write the first reviewQuestions & answers
Where is Zen Palace?
Zen Palace is located at Oliver Plunkett Road, Kells, Co. Meath. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Is Zen Palace open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 16:00 – 23:30.
What time does Zen Palace close tonight?
It is currently closed. Opens today at 16:00.
Does Zen Palace do takeaway?
Yes, takeaway is available.
Is Zen Palace wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
Can I book a table at Zen Palace?
Yes. Reservations are accepted — call +353 46 925 2735 to book.
What other restaurants are near Zen Palace?
The closest alternatives are Jule's Bar (20 m), Walsh's Coffee House (80 m) and The Mason's Apron (350 m).
How is Zen Palace rated?
Zen Palace has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 on Google, based on 234 public reviews.
How much does a meal at Zen Palace cost?
Most diners report spending about €20–30 per person.
Is Zen Palace good for children?
Yes — it is listed as family friendly and offers a kids' menu.
