ZAO Stamina Ramen Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing ZAO Stamina Ramen, a culinary gem nestled in Bethesda, MD, where robust flavors and authentic Japanese ramen culture come together. This eatery is renowned for its commitment to delivering an unforgettable dining experience, offering an array of dishes that celebrate the art of ramen. Guests rave about the rich, flavorful broths and the firm, handmade noodles crafted fresh daily.
Highlights of the menu include:
- Tan Tan Men - A crowd favorite, featuring a delectable broth loaded with comforting spice.
- Karaage - Known for its crispy coating and juicy chicken, this appetizer is a must-try.
- Gentei Specialties - Unique, limited-time ramen bowls that promise adventurous flavors.
Whether you're a ramen aficionado or a newcomer, ZAO promises a delightful journey in every bowl, making it a standout in Maryland’s dining scene.
Pop-Up Ticket
Mini Ramen Kaiseki By Menri Ikkuu
*This is a ticket for the special Mini Ramen Kaiseki on May 26th* *SOLD OUT 5/16/7pm* Welcome to our Ramen Kaiseki Omakase at our counter seatings. The menu will be secret until the day of to keep the tradition of Japanese "omakase", but you will be getting 5 course menu starting with a welcome sake/tea, Uni Wagyu Tsukemen featuring Hokkaido Jou Uni and A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Ribeye as your entree, and finish with ramen inspired dessert. The kaiseki omakase will contain shellfish, beef, egg, wheat, and soy. No substitutions/modifications/refunds.
Orion
Produced on the tropical Japanese island of Okinawa, a crisp refreshing feel and mild taste. FOR DINE-INS ONLY!!!
Sapporo Light (12oz)
Sapporo Premium Light combines a great, balanced flavor inherited from Sapporo Premium with a lighter body and even smoother finish. It's a perfect session beer - highly drinkable without compromising on taste. FOR DINE-INS ONLY!!!
Ramune (Original)
Water Bottle
Today's Menu
Dessert
Crème Brûlée
店主の気まぐれスイーツ第３弾！ Vanilla Crème brûlée. For dine-ins only. Limited portions.
4th Anniversary T-Shirt
Special deal only for today! Happy birthday ZAO 5/26/25!!
Ajitama-Kun Sweatshirt
Perfect cozy sweatshirt for ramen season.
Ma-Yu T-Shirt
Another cat tee, but this time our personal pet kitty Ma-yu is our model. Ma-yu and his "siblings" building a bowl of ramen at our shop.... So cute. Period.
Ramen Bowl
Spice Bomb (Jar)
Our signature blend of fresh habanero and chili oil can be part of your condiment shelf (in your fridge please). Why not take it home with you?
Chili Oil (Jar)
Our homemade Chili Oil with Niboshi (Japanese Anchovies), house chili pepper blend, hint of onions, garlic, soy sauce. Contains Soy, Wheat, Sesame, Anchovies.
ZAO Sticker Variety Pack
ZAO 3rd Anniversary Shirt
5/26/24. Happy birthday to us :)
Merchandise
Vegan Options
Vegan Mazesoba
THIS DISH DOES NOT CONTAIN BROTH. Vegan version of the Taiwan inspired Nagoya style broth-less ramen. homemade yellow noodles, Seasoned soy meat, cilantro, scallions, chives, nori, chili, garlic, szechuan pepper, sesame.
Vegan Tan Tan Men
Miso Sesame vegan broth, homemade yellow noodles, Ground Soy Meat, Bok Choy, Scallions
White Rice
Japanese white rice
Edamame
Young soy bean pods tossed with sea salt
Hiyashi Chuuka
Classic summer chilled ramen with our homemade tare vinaigrette, homemade yellow noodle, pickled tomato, yuzu pickled cucumber, wakame, ajitama, pickled ginger, pork butt chashu, Japanese karashi mustard. Vegan option available
ZAO's "Ouchi" Salad
"Ouchi" meaning "house" in Japanese. Mixed greens, wakame, yuzu pickles, pickled tomato, house sesame soy dressing.
Orion
Produced on the tropical Japanese island of Okinawa, a crisp refreshing feel and mild taste. FOR DINE-INS ONLY!!!
Sapporo Light (12oz)
Sapporo Premium Light combines a great, balanced flavor inherited from Sapporo Premium with a lighter body and even smoother finish. It's a perfect session beer - highly drinkable without compromising on taste. FOR DINE-INS ONLY!!!
Asahi (12fl Oz)
Light-bodied, clean and cleansing. Dry on the palate but with white bread sweetness balanced by light toasty maltiness and mild grassy hop bitterness. FOR DINE-INS ONLY!!!!
Umeshu
Japanese Plum Wine. FOR DINE-INS ONLY!!!
Joto One Cup Sake
Japanese cup sake with hint of green apple and watermelon. 15% abv. Served cold. FOR DINE-INS ONLY!!!
Alcohol (FOR DINE-INS ONLY)
Soft Drinks
Ramune (Original)
UCC Matcha Latte
This UCC Ready to Drink Matcha Latte is created from the finest Uji Matcha that is sourced directly from Japan. The green tea matcha is a powerhouse of antioxidants, enhancing your health and well-being.
UCC Milk Tea
Assam tea is the best to drink with milk and it is now served in a convenient can and ready to drink everywhere. Enjoy the tasty, milky, and sweet, lightly caffeinated tea in the morning or any time of day. Assam tea is a mild black tea grown in Assam, India. It has a higher caffeine content than other black teas, making this milk tea a great option to replace coffee and a favorite in Japan and around the world.
Kimino Yuzu Sparkling Juice
Melon Cream Soda
Japanese melon cream soda
Oolong Tea
Genmaicha (Japanese Roasted Green Tea)
Jasmine Tea (Bottle)
Jasmine Tea
Water Bottle
Coke Zero
Diet Coke
Sprite
Ginger Ale
Ramune (Strawberry)
Oolong Tea (Bottle)
Japanese unsweetened Oolong tea.
Green Tea (Bottle)
Japanese unsweetened green tea.
UCC Coffee
Japanese UCC Coffee.
Mugicha (Bottle)
Japanese barley tea
Ontama (Poached Egg) 温玉
Japanese style poached egg
Chashu Medley
You get to try 3 different kinds of our tender chashus! A slice of Chicken Chashu, Pork Butt Chashu, and Pork Belly Chashu. Great addition to Stamina Ramen, Old School Shio and Shoyu.
Pork Butt Chashu (2pc)
15hr Sous Vide Pork Shoulder, Soy sauce, Ginger, Garlic
Pork Belly Chashu (2 Pcs)
Fan favorite Pork Belly Chashu simmered for 56 hours with care.
Ground Chicken
Minced Ground Chicken packed with our Stamina Spices
Chicken Chashu (3pc)
3hr Sous Vide Chicken Breast, Garlic, Ginger, hint of Kombu
Spice Bomb
Pureed fresh habanero emulsified with our homemade chili oil. It's a lot spicier than you think. Will always be on the side since it's very spicy. No joke.
Nori (Dried Seaweed)
Dried sea weed
Menma (Bamboo Shoots 5pc)
Bamboo Shoots marinated with Soy Ginger, Garlic
Extra Scallions
Extraaaaaa scallions
Corn
Butter
Extra Noodles
Fresh ramen noodles made in the house. Yellow curly noodles will be the only option at the moment.
Extra Broth
Extra Lemon
Spicy Mayo
Raw Noodle (1 Portion)
Raw Noodle (3 Portions)
Bok Choy (2pc)
Bok choy
Bean Sprouts
Add On
Sides
Tori Kara-Age
Japanese style fried chicken, Chicken thigh, Soy, Garlic, Ginger *Spicy Mayo contains Fish*
Pork Gyoza
Ground Pork, Cabbage, Scallions, Soy, Garlic, Ginger
Mini Chashu Don (Pork)
White rice topped with tender diced chashu marinated with our aged chashu tare.
Edamame
Young soy bean pods tossed with sea salt
White Rice
Japanese white rice
ZAO's "Ouchi" Salad
"Ouchi" meaning "house" in Japanese. Mixed greens, wakame, yuzu pickles, pickled tomato, house sesame soy dressing.
General "ZAO's" Chicken
Our version on the iconic Chinese fried chicken dish. Soy, sesame, cilantro, scallions, hint of spice bomb.
Stamina Ramen
Chicken Broth infused with homemade spice bomb, secret Stamina tare, homemade yellow noodles, Garlic, Pork Belly Chashu, Scallions, Ontama (Japanese styled Poached Egg) We can tone down the spice level upon request, but CANNOT remove it
Tokyo Tonkotsu
Creamy Pork broth, homemade yellow noodles, torched Pork Belly Chashu, Menma(Bamboo Shoots), Scallions, Nori, Ajitama(Soft Boiled Seasoned Egg)*
Old School Shio
Homemade yellow noodles, clear chicken broth, pork butt chashu, menma, scallions, naruto, and nori.
Tan Tan Men
Bold Miso Sesame Chicken Broth, Homemade Classic Yellow Noodle, Ground Chicken, Bok choy, Scallions, hint of House Chili oil, Chili Thread.
Vegan Tan Tan Men
Miso Sesame vegan broth, homemade yellow noodles, Ground Soy Meat, Bok Choy, Scallions
Kids Ramen
Homemade noodles, broth of your choice, chicken chashu, nori, and naruto.
Mazesoba
THIS DISH DOES NOT CONTAIN BROTH. Taiwan inspired Nagoya style broth-less ramen. Homemade Classic Yellow Noodles,Seasoned ground chicken, cilantro, scallions, chives, nori, chili, Gyofun (fish powder), garlic, szechuan pepper, Ontama (Japanese style poached egg). Staff favorite! You will automatically get a side of "Tori Shio broth" if you order an extra broth for this bowl.
Vegan Mazesoba
THIS DISH DOES NOT CONTAIN BROTH. Vegan version of the Taiwan inspired Nagoya style broth-less ramen. homemade yellow noodles, Seasoned soy meat, cilantro, scallions, chives, nori, chili, garlic, szechuan pepper, sesame.
Ramen
"GEKIKARA" Series (Spicy AF)
Gekikara Stamina (Non-Refundable)
SPICY SPICY SPICY. NO JOKE. SPICY. Upgraded version of our signature Stamina. Chicken Broth infused with homemade spice bomb, Blend of Miso and Shoyu, homemade yellow noodles, Garlic, Scallions, Pork Belly Chashu, Nori, Ontama. *This bowl cannot be refunded due to its spice level. It is very very spicy.
Gekikara Tonkotsu (Non-Refundable)
Fan favorite Tokyo Tonkotsu with extra spice. Creamy Tonkotsu broth, homemade wavy yellow noodles, Pork Belly Chashu, Spice Bomb, Chili Oil, Garlic, Ajitama, Menma, and Nori. *This bowl cannot be refunded due to its spice level. It is very very spicy.
Crème Brûlée
店主の気まぐれスイーツ第３弾！ Vanilla Crème brûlée. For dine-ins only. Limited portions.
Tokyo Tonkotsu
Creamy Pork broth, homemade yellow noodles, torched Pork Belly Chashu, Menma(Bamboo Shoots), Scallions, Nori, Ajitama(Soft Boiled Seasoned Egg)*
Mini Chashu Don (Pork)
White rice topped with tender diced chashu marinated with our aged chashu tare.
Gekikara Stamina (Non-Refundable)
SPICY SPICY SPICY. NO JOKE. SPICY. Upgraded version of our signature Stamina. Chicken Broth infused with homemade spice bomb, Blend of Miso and Shoyu, homemade yellow noodles, Garlic, Scallions, Pork Belly Chashu, Nori, Ontama. *This bowl cannot be refunded due to its spice level. It is very very spicy.
Gekikara Tonkotsu (Non-Refundable)
Fan favorite Tokyo Tonkotsu with extra spice. Creamy Tonkotsu broth, homemade wavy yellow noodles, Pork Belly Chashu, Spice Bomb, Chili Oil, Garlic, Ajitama, Menma, and Nori. *This bowl cannot be refunded due to its spice level. It is very very spicy.
ZAO's "Ouchi" Salad
"Ouchi" meaning "house" in Japanese. Mixed greens, wakame, yuzu pickles, pickled tomato, house sesame soy dressing.
Shoyu Tsukemen (Cold)
Classic summer dipping noodle dish. Homemade noodle, chicken broth, homemade shoyu tare, pork butt chashu, menma, naruto, and nori.
Mazesoba
THIS DISH DOES NOT CONTAIN BROTH. Taiwan inspired Nagoya style broth-less ramen. Homemade Classic Yellow Noodles,Seasoned ground chicken, cilantro, scallions, chives, nori, chili, Gyofun (fish powder), garlic, szechuan pepper, Ontama (Japanese style poached egg). Staff favorite! You will automatically get a side of "Tori Shio broth" if you order an extra broth for this bowl.
Tori Kara-Age
Japanese style fried chicken, Chicken thigh, Soy, Garlic, Ginger *Spicy Mayo contains Fish*
Pork Gyoza
Ground Pork, Cabbage, Scallions, Soy, Garlic, Ginger
Hiyashi Chuuka
Classic summer chilled ramen with our homemade tare vinaigrette, homemade yellow noodle, pickled tomato, yuzu pickled cucumber, wakame, ajitama, pickled ginger, pork butt chashu, Japanese karashi mustard. Vegan option available
General "ZAO's" Chicken
Our version on the iconic Chinese fried chicken dish. Soy, sesame, cilantro, scallions, hint of spice bomb.
Stamina Ramen
Chicken Broth infused with homemade spice bomb, secret Stamina tare, homemade yellow noodles, Garlic, Pork Belly Chashu, Scallions, Ontama (Japanese styled Poached Egg) We can tone down the spice level upon request, but CANNOT remove it
Top Sellers
Summer Specials
Shoyu Tsukemen (Cold)
Classic summer dipping noodle dish. Homemade noodle, chicken broth, homemade shoyu tare, pork butt chashu, menma, naruto, and nori.
Hiyashi Chuuka
Classic summer chilled ramen with our homemade tare vinaigrette, homemade yellow noodle, pickled tomato, yuzu pickled cucumber, wakame, ajitama, pickled ginger, pork butt chashu, Japanese karashi mustard. Vegan option available
Lunch Special
Available from 12:00-4:00 PM On Weekdays ONLY -- A choice of your ramen and a side for 20.
Today's Special
5/26 Dinner Menu
4th Anniversary T-Shirt
Special deal only for today! Happy birthday ZAO 5/26/25!!
Tori Kara-Age
Japanese style fried chicken, Chicken thigh, Soy, Garlic, Ginger *Spicy Mayo contains Fish*
Edamame
Young soy bean pods tossed with sea salt
Kids Ramen
Homemade noodles, broth of your choice, chicken chashu, nori, and naruto.
4th Anniversary T-Shirt
Special deal only for today! Happy birthday ZAO 5/26/25!!
White Rice
Japanese white rice
Tori Kara-Age
Japanese style fried chicken, Chicken thigh, Soy, Garlic, Ginger *Spicy Mayo contains Fish*
Edamame
Young soy bean pods tossed with sea salt
Kids Ramen
Homemade noodles, broth of your choice, chicken chashu, nori, and naruto.