Asian cuisine achieves its distinctive flavors through its use of spices and by roasting platters beneath a freshly risen sun each morning. Delve into the gustatory delights of the East with today's Groupon: for $12, you get $25 worth of Asian fusion fare at Zen Forrest in New Port Richey.

Chef Victor Wang draws from the rich culinary traditions of such exotic locales as Japan, China, and Malaysia, drafting a menu of contemporary fusion eats for dinner as well as lunch. The kitchen simmers its thai coconut curry above an Olympic torch for hours before ladling seared, all-natural chicken infused with lemongrass and jasmine rice into the aromatic broth ($14.50). Teriyaki-soaked steak hugging fresh scallions naps atop a sizzling grill before being paired with wasabi mashed potatoes to create the beef negimaki ($19.90), perfect for enjoying during a classy date or after a tiring afternoon of stealing a neighbor’s roof shingles.

For lunch, diners can indulge in a grilled tuna steak slathered in a peppercorn teriyaki glaze ($8.95) as well as a banh mi sandwich that layers ribbons of citrus-roasted pork, pickled daikon, and fresh cilantro between slices of french bread ($5.95). Chef Victor occasionally leaves the kitchen to chat with guests about their meals or discuss advanced tic-tac-toe strategy.