Took my boss, a trainee, and a business guest to dinner at Sushi Zen on Whitaker St. Friday night 9/12/08. Enjoyed various appetizers, rolls, and nigiri sushi. My guests are Japanese, and all of us enjoyed it very much. We all agreed it was excellent sushi, and they were pleasantly surprised to find such high-quality sushi in Savannah. They enjoyed sitting in the traditional Japanese-style dining area upstairs, but were a little puzzled & amused at the mix of music being played. Not unpleasant, just a mix that seemed out of place (to them) in a traditional-style Japanese sushi bar. However, it seemed perfectly normal to me, given the eclectic mix of patrons and wait staff. They also appreciated the fact that the restaurant is Japanese-owned, and that the sushi was prepared by Japanese. The service was excellent. We were seated immediately, and our waitress was very knowledgeable, courteous, and attentive. The food was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared and presented.
Pros: Great location, austere (somewhat authentic) decor, good ambience due to eclectic mix of downtown SAV patrons.
Cons: Can be crowded at times.
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