Sushi Zen

I only came here because i saw that it was on Best of Seattle top 10 and it's relatively close (6 miles) from my work. I was quite dissapointed in the food. The fish didn't taste fresh at all, I'm not sure if I'd be able to tell what it was if I closed my eyes and ate my meal. I had a sushi combo, the cali roll and spicy tuna roll were good, but who can mess that up?? The 8 pieces of chef's choice were not impressive. Service was fine, but there were only a few other tables. Prices are good compared to the quality of the food. Atmosphere is very plain. If you're not too picky about sushi, this would be a fine establishment. more

I would definately recommend for lunch. They have very reasonable prices on their luch menu, and great tasting food. I usually get one of the bento boxes with a choice of sushi and tempura. more

We went on a friday night around 7:30 and were easily able to park and get a spot at the sushi bar. The chefs were friendly as was our server who was also initially attentive. We informed our waiter that we were in a bit of a hurry, then ordered sushi and an appetizer. The sushi came quickly and was quite tasty, however after reminding our server we'd also ordered the appetizer, it took so long to get it, we'd finished all of the other food as well as our large bottle of saki. It also appeared that our waiter had disappeared and at one point we were wondering if he'd left for the evening. A large chunk of time went by before we were able to hunt down A server, any server, at which point we acquired a new one. We ordered two desserts but were delivered one and the server seemed quite surprised when we pointed out the error, however the charge for the 2nd dessert had no problem finding it's way onto our bill.\r \r I would recommend this restaurant for the ease of parking, the immediate seating, and for the food quality. The sushi really is quite good. The service is lacking significantly, so be prepared for that. Pros: Excellent sushi, friendly chefs and staff Cons: Extremely poor service and attention more

Sushi Zen's a hot spot with a great variety of rolls. Try the Mill Creek roll! That's my favorite. The restaurant is very CLEAN, which is important (to me)... and the staff are quite friendly. I always enjoy a trip to Sushi Zen. Pros: Food was fresh, service was great, and parking was not difficult more

I was so sad when Yama San in Canyon Park closed its doors. We've been looking for something nearby ever since.\r \r We visited Sushi Zen this weekend. It is in the same parking lot as Safeway in Mill Creek, at the end of a strip-mall row. The interior is clean and modern, basically black but splashed with very colorful walls to keep it upbeat. My husband noted that all the employees appeared to be young and good-looking. They were dressed in slim, all-black outfits to match the décor. Service was attentive and reasonably quick (for a packed sushi restaurant) without hovering. \r \r At about 7:30 pm on Friday, the restaurant was busy but our party of two was seated immediately. We saw larger parties waiting in an all-too-small waiting area during our meal. This was probably because there were several tables set aside for a very large party with reservations.\r \r The picture-filled menu contains some interesting rolls that I haven't seen before. I think a lot of them were cooked up to satisfy the American palate. After ordering, we were served a small cucumber salad and warm, lightly-salted edamame. Our beer came next, but was almost gone by the time our sushi arrived. More because my husband was thirsty than the speed of the order. One new roll we tried was called the ""stuffed pumpkin."" It was rice wrapped with salmon and topped with a warm, crab/scallop/spicy mayo concoction. It was so big (about the size of a baseball) it took several bites to finish - but it was really good. We'll definitely go back for more.\r \r Our order: stuffed pumpkin, Mill Creek roll, salmon lemon roll, eel roll and a large Sapporo. Also served: cucumber salad and edamame. Total: about $30. I was full for hours. more

This place is great! The sushi is fabulous - try any of the Sushi Zen Original rolls, you won't be disappointed - my favorite is the Crouching Tuna Hidden Shrimp roll. If you prefer something other than sushi, they have a large selection of entrees to please any taste. This is the one place that I reccommend to all my friends! Pros: You're treated like family more

A co-worker recommended this place to me, so I went there the other night with some friends... and the food was soO good. I'm very picky about my sushi and dont like when it smells funky, but at Sushi Zen, the fish was fresh and presentation was beautiful. The service was perfect and the staff was friendly from the moment we stepped into the restaurant. I now consider this place my all-time favorite. more

They have a wide variety of rolls I've never seen anywhere else. And Boy they're YUMMY. I'm so glad my neighbor recommended me to Sushi Zen. I will definitely be back. more

I recently had dinner at Sushi Zen on Valentines Day. Of course, it was busy because of the holiday. But the food was fabulous and the service was great. I love this place because of the coziness of the ambiance. If you are looking for fresh, authentic food with great service, this place is for you. Pros: Great Food, Reasonable Price, Convenient Parking more

We were told to stop by Sushi Zen. So we gathered a group of 8 people and headed out. We waited about 15 minutes for a table. Not too bad. We ordered sushi and rolls. The crouching tuna hidden shrimp roll was superb. Also, the salmon lemon roll with citrus soy. They have many rolls here that no other places have. The sushi was so fresh. And their Toro just melted in my mouth. Excellent sushi at a reasonable price. I recommend getting there earlier as the place fills up during peak dining so you don't have to wait. This is my new sushi place. Pros: Fresh Sushi, Unique Rolls, Parking more

If I don't want to leave my snohomish county address or simply don't feel like driving 20 minutes for good sushi, I come here. It's very close to my house and as a lover of sushi I appreciate that they're trying do something new, such as their tempura rolls. I have to say that I've been here on numerous occations, and everytime the servers are nice and we get amazing rolls. I adores the Las Vegas roll, a tempura roll served hot, and always get it. The over the rainbow roll is a bit too pricey for not being all that good. The only bad thing I can say is that sometimes their service is lacking, and the last time I was here I got a not so fresh salmon sashimi that left a bad taste in my mouth. more

We dont even live in the area any more, but when we come to visit, we always have dinner here. Their sushi is always fresh and melts in your mouth. They have a wonderful friendly and accommodating staff with a family-like feel. If you are a true fan of sushi this is the place for you! Pros: Fresh fish, Friendly staff, Family atmosphere more

This place has amazing sushi, and I'm a very picky person when it comes to sushi. The quality of the fish is second to none. Everything I ordered tasted heavenly. If you want a real sushi experience as far as quality goes...you need to experience Sushi Zen first hand. The only thing I hated about my experience was the service. IT WAS SOOO...SLOW...THE SERVERS MOVE REALLY SLOW. My water was constantly filled but it took them forever to get the order and then took them even longer to give me the bill. Overall, I would come back again for my sushi cravings. This place definately hits the spot. Pros: Great fish, Lots of parking Cons: Slow service, Price a little high more

I've always had problems deciding which restaurant to go since I've been in WA last july. After tonight, there's one place that will pop up in my head everytime. I shall enjoy eating there with my family. The california rolls, salmon and eel sushi are very fresh and good. Service excellent. Atmosphere calming. Price is extemely reasonable. Anyway, just go and try if you enjoy Japanese food. Pros: Fresh food, Good service, Reasonable price more

So fresh and the presentation is amazing. I can't wait to go back. That seabass kasuzuke just melted in my mouth. more

You have convinced me to come again. I am now an official regular customer. I love your sushi and your location. Your lunch bento is a steal. See you tomorrow Pros: inexpensive, quick lunch service more

Great changes to the restaurant. New Decor and Plasma TV to watch the game. Best Sushi in town to boot. No need to drive downtown. more

To: A Force 18. Hey Mr Wasabi Factory Owner. Looking at all your reviews, it's pretty easy to see your scam. I hope you can sleep at night using such tasteless tactics. You put bad reviews on everyone's restaurant using poor english and you have a glowing review of your restaurant in perfect english. All your reviews, except 1 from a real person are 1 commenters. \r \r I hope you go out of business soon because you and your food are terrible. Pros: Sushi Freshness, Friendly Staff, Great Price more

Unique Menu, sushi was incredible. I love all the changes to the restaurant Pros: great food, friendly staff, presentation more

I've always loved Sushi Zen since day one. But now with a new Japanese owner, I love it more... Kimiko, the owner has made some huge changes starting with the menu and staff. I was amazed with the menu and the list of original rolls at Zen. Head Chef Nick who was the head chef at Downtown Nikko's has created the most brilliant dishes I have ever seen. The sushi is so fresh. The other menu items have alot of authentic dishes that are to die for. The service was top notch as well as the new atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this place... Keep up the excellent job! Pros: So Fresh, Creative Rolls, Excellent presentatio more