Zen 5

1130 Garnet Ave, San Diego
(858) 490-0121

Recent Reviews

Katherine Bulman

I’ve had a few good experiences, but that does not make up for STEALING from your customers. The waitress made a couple comments that rubbed me the wrong way and wasn’t attentive to our needs. I only tipped 15%, not thinking much of it. When I checked my bank statement two days later against my receipt I saw the waitress decided to tip herself 22%. I usually tip 25%, but when a waitress makes my dining experienced is subpar I don’t think 15% is unfair.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Annie Brown

Walked in and it was empty. No greeting. Went to the bathroom thinking they were just temporarily in the back. Walked back out waited a minute and then left once I saw a lady sitting on a crate behind the counter. They have a ringing door... no excuse to not greet and seat your customers.Maybe because it's a Tuesday afternoon? I don't think I'll try it again any time soon and I just moved here.

That Ghi

Great sushi ? but place's dinning room a bit cramped for my

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anne F.

We visited right after sunset on a Friday evening and were at one of the first tables. Several others trickled in as we enjoyed our meal, but it never got super crowded, which we appreciated. Keep in mind our visit was in January, I'd expect June energy is probably different,I didn't have high expectations. I've passed this spot dozens of times and always suggest trying something else. I'm sorry Zen 5, I'm not sure why I was so opposed to coming here. It's now one of my fave affordable sushi spots, however prices are way higher if you're getting it delivered or ordering online. Dining in is definitely the way to go. We really enjoyed our rolls. The spicy yellowtail wasn't as spicy/flavorful as we had wanted, but that was the only mild disappointment. The specialty rolls were great. Everything tasted fresh! The staff was friendly and everything was quick. I'm sure we'll be back!

Marissa Clark

This was our first time at Zen 5 and it was fantastic! We were on the fence between a few of the rolls, so we asked our server which rolls he liked. He recommended the Rob roll, so we got that one and it was a great choice! All the rolls were fresh and flavorful! They had reggae playing at a nice volume. Loud enough to enjoy but not so loud that you couldn't conversate. We will definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Theresa Rose-Jertson

Good food big selection good

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Julie B.

The fish was old. Fishy and disgusting. I had to take it off my rainbow roll. Which was equally disgusting. We will never come here again. The service was horrible and the food was just off today and in my opinion not servable. Not only that someone in their back room marked xtra boxes. So order was wrong. Just gross!

장윤화

It was really correct and kind...I ate well.....

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Saimon Klaus

Disgusting customer service will never return to this place.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Cristina V.

I will never go here again! On top of the huge price increase on their rolls. There was a huge rat running around the restaurant last time I went in. My boyfriend told the waitress who then told the owner and he did nothing! He didn't seem to care at all. I understand some things are out of your control but not even an apology or any kind of reaction to make us feel like he cared enough to try to prevent it from happening again. This place used to be one of my go to's but I would not recommend going.

Corie Ochs

Food was great! They were short staffed though so it took a long time.

Jay Johal

Food was not great. Quality of sushi and shrimp was on the low end. The entire roll pieces were cut oddly and crumbled when trying to pick them up with chopsticks. Asked for green tea and they just gave me Costco Tea packets…

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Phillipe Delibero

Favorite local spot, amazing food can’t complain they make you feel home

Cheyenne Kolosky

We love this place! Great music, great service, good sushi. They have really great deals depending on the day and time you come in. I've also done takeout, and it was super fresh. This is by far my favorite sushi spot in PB.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll, Rob's Roll, Shrimp Tempura 5pcs

Linda Mras

The sushi was not fresh and poorly made.

Food: 1

Service: 1

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