Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. An all time favorite restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky.
Mary
We had a lovely dinner! The food was exceptional and not at all the mundane copy-cat sushi menu. All the traditional favorites were thee, but their list of daily fresh offerings was extensive. The service was attentive but not invasive. Top on our list!
LeAnn
What a wonderful surprise to find sushi, flown in from Japan, in the middle of horse country! While passing through to visit the Bourbon Trail, my husband and I had a craving for sushi. Found Zen Sushi through the many 5* reviews, and it was all that and more! While it is in a shopping plaza, don't let that deceive you! We decided to sit at the actual Sushi bar vs the table we booked because we love to watch the chefs...we were lucky enough to have Kayla, the manager, serve us as both bar tender and server. Wow! She makes a wonderful cocktail. The sushi was amazing. We stuck with sashimi and a great Caliente roll. Another server even whipped up a sake shot for us to try. This team is well trained and so accommodating. One of the best sushi experiences we've had. We will return if ever in the area again!
Caroline
Best sushi in Lexington. I love this place and the food is simply amazing. Adam our server is just delightful. We always request him.
Constance
This was our first visit to Zen Sushi and it was excellent. The waitress was excellent, she was super prompt and very professional. The food was delicious. We will return.
Cody
This is my favorite Sushi spot in Lexington. I try to go to Zen at least twice a month. Their Toyosu Market fish list is top tier for fresh sushi. A couple of my favorite rolls are the Amazing Tuna and Fancy Salmon.
Joanne
We love Zen Sushi - they have so many creative options of rolls and sushi / sashimi that you don't find at other places. The staff is also very helpful and friendly.
Jed
I made reservations for my wifes birthday and asked for the chef to make something special. We got there and ordered. The young waitress mentioned it was my wifes birthday and said oh, we just give you a free desert when youre done. We said ok and ordered. She later on dropped a little slip of paper at the other end of the table we were sitting and walked away. I thought i was just so they knew all that we had ordered so didnt pay much attention to it. I asked her to ask the chef to make us something of his choosing foe the occasion and she seemed bewildered but said ok. We got our food and were almoat through when I asked her if the chef was almoat done with whatever he was making. She again looked confused and said oh, i didn't know you wanted something, then said well the chef dis make this special because he put all the sushi on one plate. The she appologiclzed and said do you want to order more food, ill go tell him. I said no its fine. So she walked away. When we were getting up to leave i glanced at the slip of paper - it was all the fresh fish they had gotten the day before AND THE REASON I CHOSE THAT PLACE! I had no idea thats what the paper was and the waitress never said anything. This was our first time at this place and the first time my wife could have sushi in several years due to breastfeeding. While the food was good and the waitress was overly present and nice, it was highly frustrating that we werent able to order the new fish and that the girl didnt tell the chef anything. Several missed opportunities for not only upsales, but for us to get what we actually went there for. I dont know that we will be back. It was a disappointment. Im also much more annoyed than my wife was/is, but I also make the reservations for us.
Jacquelyn
Service wasn't bad, the establishment needs one more server during busy times. Other than that food and drinks were excellent.
Jane
Hands down the best sushi resteraunt I have been to in the US. It is the only place I have found o-toro outside of Japan. A superb experience, it was as close to dining in Japan as you can get. Thank you!
Faviorate sushi joint, chefs platter is always great and every roll is delicious. Cocktails are also outstanding, is is the service!
Betty
Service, food, and ambiance were perfect. Sushi was so fresh, rice was sticky, and our server was exceptional!
Michael Pearson
Xooker Roll is amazing. Don't miss the saki flight. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lee Ann
The sushi was fantastic! Brook was a wonderful server with a lot of knowledge about the different types of fish. She's personable and professional. We had the Chef's Selection 18pc sushi platter to share - outstanding! All of the sushi was very fresh and prepared with the perfect sauce and/or tiny accompaniment and/or nothing at all that was just right for the fish. Go to Zen! You'll be glad you did:)
David
Wonderful selection of fresh fish to choose from. Very friendly attentive staff. Good selection of sake & whiskey.
Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. An all time favorite restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky.
We had a lovely dinner! The food was exceptional and not at all the mundane copy-cat sushi menu. All the traditional favorites were thee, but their list of daily fresh offerings was extensive. The service was attentive but not invasive. Top on our list!
What a wonderful surprise to find sushi, flown in from Japan, in the middle of horse country! While passing through to visit the Bourbon Trail, my husband and I had a craving for sushi. Found Zen Sushi through the many 5* reviews, and it was all that and more! While it is in a shopping plaza, don't let that deceive you! We decided to sit at the actual Sushi bar vs the table we booked because we love to watch the chefs...we were lucky enough to have Kayla, the manager, serve us as both bar tender and server. Wow! She makes a wonderful cocktail. The sushi was amazing. We stuck with sashimi and a great Caliente roll. Another server even whipped up a sake shot for us to try. This team is well trained and so accommodating. One of the best sushi experiences we've had. We will return if ever in the area again!
Best sushi in Lexington. I love this place and the food is simply amazing. Adam our server is just delightful. We always request him.
This was our first visit to Zen Sushi and it was excellent. The waitress was excellent, she was super prompt and very professional. The food was delicious. We will return.
This is my favorite Sushi spot in Lexington. I try to go to Zen at least twice a month. Their Toyosu Market fish list is top tier for fresh sushi. A couple of my favorite rolls are the Amazing Tuna and Fancy Salmon.
We love Zen Sushi - they have so many creative options of rolls and sushi / sashimi that you don't find at other places. The staff is also very helpful and friendly.
I made reservations for my wifes birthday and asked for the chef to make something special. We got there and ordered. The young waitress mentioned it was my wifes birthday and said oh, we just give you a free desert when youre done. We said ok and ordered. She later on dropped a little slip of paper at the other end of the table we were sitting and walked away. I thought i was just so they knew all that we had ordered so didnt pay much attention to it. I asked her to ask the chef to make us something of his choosing foe the occasion and she seemed bewildered but said ok. We got our food and were almoat through when I asked her if the chef was almoat done with whatever he was making. She again looked confused and said oh, i didn't know you wanted something, then said well the chef dis make this special because he put all the sushi on one plate. The she appologiclzed and said do you want to order more food, ill go tell him. I said no its fine. So she walked away. When we were getting up to leave i glanced at the slip of paper - it was all the fresh fish they had gotten the day before AND THE REASON I CHOSE THAT PLACE! I had no idea thats what the paper was and the waitress never said anything. This was our first time at this place and the first time my wife could have sushi in several years due to breastfeeding. While the food was good and the waitress was overly present and nice, it was highly frustrating that we werent able to order the new fish and that the girl didnt tell the chef anything. Several missed opportunities for not only upsales, but for us to get what we actually went there for. I dont know that we will be back. It was a disappointment. Im also much more annoyed than my wife was/is, but I also make the reservations for us.
Service wasn't bad, the establishment needs one more server during busy times. Other than that food and drinks were excellent.
Hands down the best sushi resteraunt I have been to in the US. It is the only place I have found o-toro outside of Japan. A superb experience, it was as close to dining in Japan as you can get. Thank you!
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Faviorate sushi joint, chefs platter is always great and every roll is delicious. Cocktails are also outstanding, is is the service!
Service, food, and ambiance were perfect. Sushi was so fresh, rice was sticky, and our server was exceptional!
Xooker Roll is amazing. Don't miss the saki flight. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The sushi was fantastic! Brook was a wonderful server with a lot of knowledge about the different types of fish. She's personable and professional. We had the Chef's Selection 18pc sushi platter to share - outstanding! All of the sushi was very fresh and prepared with the perfect sauce and/or tiny accompaniment and/or nothing at all that was just right for the fish. Go to Zen! You'll be glad you did:)
Wonderful selection of fresh fish to choose from. Very friendly attentive staff. Good selection of sake & whiskey.
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