Zenwich Edgewater is an outpost of the fast-casual sandwich shop chef Chai Ploentham started in Elmhurst in 2009. Before that, he spent nearly 18 years owning and operating a sushi restaurant and cocktail bar in St. Louis, and Zenwich reflects an open, cross-cultural approach to ingredients rather than allegiance to any single cuisine.
The format here is counter-service and no-frills: order up front, minimal seating, and the sandwiches doing all the talking. Regulars have come to know the food as consistently well-made, and the Edgewater location has settled into a reputation as a neighborhood gem that draws repeat customers rather than first-time novelty seekers.
The format here is counter-service and no-frills: order up front, minimal seating, and the sandwiches doing all the talking. Regulars have come to know the food as consistently well-made, and the Edgewater location has settled into a reputation as a neighborhood gem that draws repeat customers rather than first-time novelty seekers.