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Zinda New Asian
Zinda, meaning "Alive" in Hindi, is a New Asian style restaurant combining a variety of tastes and flavors to create exciting dishes that heighten the senses. Our goal is to provide traditional Asian dishes created from deeply rooted recipes, using authentic ingredients. Boasting an inventive menu featuring Chinese, Malaysian, Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian and other Asian cuisines, Zinda offers delicious food flavored to perfection and an atmosphere unlike any other in Raleigh. The restaurant has a variety of dining rooms, two bars, and a beautiful second floor mezzanine that overlooks the first floor dining rooms. Each individual space is unique and filled with beautiful decor, giving you several options to make your dining experience at Zinda unforgettable.
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56 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 56 reviews
5 stars
(19)
4 stars
(28)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(30)
- fit for foodies(29)
- vibrant bar scene(24)
- good for groups(23)
- hot spot(22)
- romantic(22)
Zinda New Asian Reviews List
Review 1 for Zinda New Asian
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great time was had by all.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great place. Great food and excellent service."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for Zinda New Asian
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great atmosphere but that's about i
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Looks really cool inside and the menu appears to have a lot of options, but the food left a lot to be desired and it was pricey. Better option in Raleigh than this one. Skip it!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic
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Review 3 for Zinda New Asian
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Food is inedible
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I went with a group and unfortunately no one could eat their entrees. The food is simply that bad. My dish tasted like it was prepared the day before and reheated--no, really, it's that bad. If you go, go to drink. Perhaps if you drink enough, it won't matter the food is tasteless. But go as soon as possible because it's unlikely to be around much longer. A night when most restaurants downtown were packed, Zinda was three-quarters empty."
Dined on 5/10/2013
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Review 4 for Zinda New Asian
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Don't miss this restaurant!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I rarely take the time to write a review, unless the restaurant is as good as Zinda! It was creative, delicious, and outstanding service from the minute you walk in. Try the Butter Chicken or the Korean Short rib. We brought friends who are gourmands and they absolutely love it! The atmosphere is also enchanting....."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 5 for Zinda New Asian
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Enjoy the classy (yet casual)
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Enjoy the classy (yet casual) atmosphere and good food that provides a good variety of menu options. Service at Zinda is always accommodating and warm."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 6 for Zinda New Asian
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Looks But No Taste
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I would suggest Zinda for the ambiance and drinks, but not the food which is nothing special."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, romantic
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Review 7 for Zinda New Asian
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Zinda is beautiful and the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Zinda is beautiful and the service was prompt and friendly. However, the food is loaded with salt, start to finish. It would be tough for anyone with a heart condition. Two of our entrees, seafood, were very overcooked. Appetizers were tasty, but again very salty."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
Special Features: romantic, hot spot
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Review 8 for Zinda New Asian
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a wonderful time! Meal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a wonderful time! Meal was delicious and the service was excellent!"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2006
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Review 9 for Zinda New Asian
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A wonderful experience fr
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A wonderful experience fr start to finish. Food, its presentation and preparation, and varied menu, all top-notch. Staff warm and accommodating. Best of all, the ambiance : intimate, romantic, sophisticated, and classy, but simulataneously casual, unpretentious, laid-back, and cozy. Our 1st exp0erience here and will be returning very soon."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for Zinda New Asian
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was good but for the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was good but for the price you would expect alot more. Service was fair at best not much attention paid to us once we were served."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2008
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Review 11 for Zinda New Asian
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food is always excellent and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food is always excellent and is some of the best tasting and creative in Raleigh."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 12 for Zinda New Asian
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Overall food was good. I
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Overall food was good. I didn't like the canned pineapple in the dessert. Thought it should have been fresh - if can't get fresh, shouldn't be on the menu. Was very quiet the night we went - i can see how it would be fun late night though."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2012
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Review 13 for Zinda New Asian
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great First Experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We dined at Zinda for Valentine's Day and were very impressed with the food and service. They even called us a few days later to thank us for choosing them for our Valentine's dinner and asked how we liked our experience. I really liked the design of the restaurant as well. If I had to criticize something it would be the size of the dinner plates - they seemed more appropriate as appetizer plates."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Zinda New Asian
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice for VDay
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went for Valentine's Day so we got the special menu. The carrot ginger soup was amazing, the tangerine chicken could've used more seasoning, and the pear mosaic was not much for what we paid. The salad was okay, the eggplant dish was really spicy but good, and the mango mousse cake was amazing. Overall, we had a good experience. It was a expensive for what it was, though."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Zinda New Asian
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
For the price, the food was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"For the price, the food was only average. The hot tea was very overprice for $10. I would not recommend this place to a friend."
Dined on 01/21/2013
2012
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Review 16 for Zinda New Asian
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The ambiance was great and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The ambiance was great and the menu was interesting. The crab and scallop gyoza was just okay and would have been much better with a shrimp filling. Our waiter informed us that they were considering offering filling choices for the gyoza. The roasted beet and arugula salad was delicious! My husband made the mistake of ordering the goat curry--only to find most of the meat was missing and replaced by bones. The staff did bring him additional goat. I ordered the eggplant dish which was delicious but should have been presented on a plate with some sauce rather than in a soup bowl swimming in sauce. It was difficult to see exactly what the eggplant bundle looked like. Making a few changes would have made the dinner outstanding!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
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Review 17 for Zinda New Asian
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
excellent food and service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"excellent food and service. great music and decor is intriguing"
Dined on 02/08/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 18 for Zinda New Asian
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We thoroughly enjoyed our
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Zinda. I had the pork adobo and my husband had the pineapple fried rice. We would highly recommend either of those entrees. Our server was attentive without being overly so. The interior of the restaurant is well decorated. We'd go back again!"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 19 for Zinda New Asian
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Love the place; not sold on food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Zinda is one of my favorite night spots in downtown Raleigh. The upscale ambiance & hip decor are unmatched in Raleigh. I have had many, many positive experiences meeting friends here for drinks. However this was my first time dining there for supper. I must say I was disappointed. The wonton soup was excellent but the calamari were bland with too sharply spiced sauce. And the yellow curry entree had no kick to it at all and was way too gingery. I'm a yellow curry fanatic and this is the first time I recall not enjoying curry. I can easily find better curry for far cheaper. I'll also note that the food was cooked correctly and the presentation was well done. I will give this place another try though as I really hope it was just a bad night!"
Dined on 01/23/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 20 for Zinda New Asian
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice find downtown
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Zinda is very convenient to the entertainment complex (Memorial Hall, etc) a few minutes walk away. The decor is very attract high tech. There is a classy bar as you walk in and the general ambience is excellent. The food is pan Asian and there were some interesting, seemingly original versions of food we have eaten and food that was new to us. We had a 3 course dinner during Restaurant week. A salad with several shrimp was excellent. The won ton soup was very good and different than you would find in a Chinese restaurant. The spring rolls and samosas were very good, with good dipping sauces. My wife enjoyed the butter chicken a lot and I found my stir fried bison excellent (the portion was skimpy but it was enough for a 3 course meal)."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 21 for Zinda New Asian
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This place is beautiful.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place is beautiful. The decor is minimalist but very well put together and gives a great ambiance. The lighting was perfect and the banquette seats are really great for group dining. Service is OK: the restaurant wasn't at capacity and a few times we wanted to get our waitress' attention but she was nowhere to be found. The food was great--I got a salmon and egg noodle pesto dish that was bland and boring, but everything with Asian flavors was FANTASTIC. Overall stick to the exotic dishes and you will not be disappointed. The calamari is fantastic and very spicy."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Zinda New Asian
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We dined during Triangle Restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We dined during Triangle Restaurant Week...the Scottish Salmon entree, Bison entree, calimari, and wonton soup were phenomenal!! Service was very attentive. Nice decor, a very 'current' look. Only drawback I could mention is that it was difficult to read the beer menu due to low lighting LOL!"
Dined on 01/21/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 23 for Zinda New Asian
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always love this place, it
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Always love this place, it makes me feel like I'm in the "big city", not little Raleigh NC. Very stylish and hip"
Dined on 01/21/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 24 for Zinda New Asian
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Was a bit skeptical because
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Was a bit skeptical because of the trendy vibe, but pleasantly surprised. Great Pan-Asian food (ordered the thai pineapple fried rice, lo mein noodles, and lumpia), good drink selection. Not too loud as other reviewers have mentioned, as long as you are there before the late-night crowd. Will definitely return!"
Dined on 01/19/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Zinda New Asian
Based on the average of (32) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic