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Zen Japanese Restaurant, Markham, ON

Zen Japanese Restaurant

4.7
4.7
296 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Japanese

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
Zen Japanese Restaurant is aiming for the preservation of the traditional culture of Japanese cuisine, which gives the best impression of the cuisine to the patron while being loved by them.

Canada is a multi-cultural country comprised of people with diverse backgrounds. Zen Japanese Restaurant is formed, in part, from this diversity and strives to become a place where patron could dine comfortably. We believe that the restaurant is also a form of entertainment. By providing great service, beautiful food presentation and delicious cuisine we believe patrons will have the best impression possible of Zen Japanese Restaurant and Japanese cuisine. We believe, as long as we continue with this thought, it is natural for patrons to fall in love with Zen Japanese Restaurant.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (905) 604-7211
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 296 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • York

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zen Japanese Restaurant in Markham consistently delivers an exceptional dining experience with its "top of the line" cuisine and "exceptional service." Diners rave about the fresh sashimi, exquisite omakase, and the warm, professional staff. Despite being "a bit pricey," the quality of food and atmosphere make it "worth the money."

296 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Toronto

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first visit to the new location and we were celebrating my husbands birthday It did not disappoint Food was excellent and our server was amazing Would recommend

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  2. sandra

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zen is still my #1 choice for high-end omakase! They have quality and reasonably priced omakase courses to be recognized by the Michelin guide. Service is always professional and courteous, from wait staff to master sushi chef! Congrats on your new achievement! Well deserved!

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  3. Martin

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    tldr - Amazing ingredients, poorly executed. I guess it's okay for its price point. I recently dined at a sushi omakase restaurant and had a mixed experience. The ingredients were truly amazing—each piece of fish was incredibly fresh and high-quality, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to excellence. The cooked dishes ranged from okay to great, adding a nice variety to the meal. Some stood out more than others, but overall, they complemented the sushi offerings well. However, I noticed that the way they prepared the sushi didn't quite meet the high standards set by the ingredients. The rice wasn't warm and felt rather standard, lacking that special touch that elevates good sushi to great. The craftsmanship in assembling the sushi seemed a bit off, which was disappointing given the quality of the fish. Despite this, the exceptional ingredients did make up for some of the shortcomings. If you're someone who values top-notch ingredients and can overlook some inconsistencies in preparation, this place is worth a visit. With a bit more attention to the sushi-making technique, it could truly shine.

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  4. Christian

    Toronto

    104 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    As innumerable others have noted the high prices make it difficult to justify any kind of quality, for example 20 dollars for a handful of small slices of roasted duck breast alone with nothing added, no veg, etc.... The service was great, the decor a little bit oldish and unmodern, likely the appearance that was aimed for, very odd and inauspicious location in a long dark strip mall on Woodbine, as for the food we tried various different items incl. the fresh fish which was outstanding but a bit crazy priced, perhaps not unexpectedly, some cooked apps which were definitely hit and miss and hamachi collar which came oddly without any sauce, something I have never seen before, ever, despite ordering it in numerous other Japanese restos. We made sure with the kitchen this was not a mistake and it wasn't. Another disappointment was the 'mid' (as my kids would say) quality of the rice, which in a great sushi place should be a wow factor. So I'm definitely not eager to go back for an omakase, given the above.

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  5. Oscar

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    overall just ok/good omakase, same as every other omakase restaurant. Nothing particularly stood out

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  6. Jason

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Expensive but definitely worth the money From Quality of food to service! Perfect !

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  7. Jennifer

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am loyal to Zen and Seiichi forever. Best price to quality ratio 😀

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The quality of food is amazing! That’s what made it so great in value! Service is good. Homemade dessert is another high point there. Highly recommended if really care about food quality.

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  9. Mick

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very expensive. Lovely place, but very expensive. Difficult to find, even with GPS. The signage for the restaurant is next to nothing.

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  10. Marie

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I highly recommend this restaurant. The staff were very professional and very warm and friendly. We dined with our 11 month old baby and the staff were always looking out for us if we needed anything. The fish were very fresh and delicious. We will definitely come back very soon.

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Zen Japanese Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 296 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Zen Japanese Restaurant

7634 Woodbine Ave., Markham, ON L3R 2N2

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Woodbine Ave. & 14th
  • Neighbourhood
    Markham
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Counter Seating, Non-Smoking
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