Zen 32 Sushi & Grille

My wife is a HUGE sushi fan and when I saw the score for this place I decided to surprise her and take her there... Well after a 50 minute drive and looking for parking(They have terrible parking at zen 32) we sit down for what we expect to be very good sushi.....WRONG. They chefs they have working there are not japenese nor is anyone else there and it shows in the quality of there food... Overpriced, Bad food, all in all this place should be avoided.. I reccommend finding a real sushi bar. Pros: clean, none, none Cons: , overpriced, small portions more

We expected high quality, and got mediocre. The first round of salmon sushi was just okay, the second and third (after requesting the same fish) was excellent. The $12 dynamite was disgusting. There were a few overcooked bay scallops saturated heavily in onion and mixed with onion salt, presented in a tin foil bowl. Good thing the portion was small. Yellowtail sushi was acceptable. Anyone who automatically serves CA rolls with imitation crab flys a big red flag. That shouldn't even be on the menu, much less the norm. Drink lots of sake, and head to Denver's Sushi Den if you want a consistently high quality sushi meal in a high class atmosphere. Pros: easy parking, easy reservation Cons: unpredictible quality, not exactly romantic more

Zen 32 has the freshest Sushi I have experienced in Phoenix. Great sushi chefs and great wait staff. Not only that, but I have several friends who don't eat sushi and they love the fusion grill menu and all the fancy, tasty appetizers. The desertsare to die for and always top off a great evening! Pros: Great wait staff, Freshest sushi, Great presentation Cons: Very crowded more

It feels like me of a small sushi bar in NYC... where my wife and I can stop by for sake/beer and a few choice sushi items and then get to where we need to go. more

Zen 32 and Zenbar is one of the most original dining concepts around. I look forward to my trips to Phoenix because of Zen 32. The fish is just as fresh as a coastal city's seafood. The prices are lower and the ambience is unmatched. After dinner, I enjoyed the Japanese animation in the Zenbar adjoining the dining room. I found the clientele diverse in age (from 20-55). Even David Spade dines there on a regular basis. The servers were attired in beautiful Mandarin Chinese dresses. Special food preparation requests are handled efficiently and caringly. It appears that many people find Zen 32 to be a spectacular restaurant as is evidenced by the reviews posted on their walls. One in particular was featured in the Wall Street Journal. I can't wait to return to Phoenix and Zen 32. Pros: Food Quality, Ambience, Reasonable Prices Cons: Only One Location more

I've always had excellent service- from recommendations on saki, the staff remembering me, to invitations to special events. It's definitely a SMALL place, but I love the coziness and Anime playing on the big screen. The saki samplers are a good value (get the flavors) and the special rolls always a treat- I just wish the portions were bigger for the price... Pros: Indoor or Outdoor, -Tasty- sushi, Warm, candle ambiance Cons: Limited seats indoors more

THE BEST! Service is always far above par, and I have never had a meal that was not one of the best I have ever tasted. I only take a select few there to keep people from knowing how great it is! more

I love this place! We go regularly, the service is always great and the sushi is wonderful. You have to try the Tootsie Roll and the Pan Seared Tuna. more