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Zen Japanese Restaurant, West Vancouver, BC

Zen Japanese Restaurant

4.9
4.9
411 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Japanese
Contemporary vision. Traditional roots. These are the qualities that highlight a dining experience at Zen Japanese Restaurant. A landmark on the West Vancouver dining scene for more than 25 years, Zen continues to thrive because of our unyielding commitment to using only the highest quality, sustainable ingredients and unmatched service. Enjoy edible art in a sleek, stylish dining room that offers magnificent sunsets. This is more than just a meal. It is a true culinary experience that is simply …. Zen.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (604) 925-0667
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Nobu Ochi
  • Catering
    We offer catering services ranging from simple take out orders to full on-site catering. Full catering menus are available upon request. Please contact the restaurant for further information.
  • Private party facilities
    Zen can also be the perfect venue for your next corporate dinner party. Special occasions and private functions are also welcomed. Please contact the restaurant for further information regarding menu options.
  • Neighbourhood
    West Vancouver
  • Cross Street
    22nd Street
  • Parking Details
    Ample street parking available.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 411 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Best Overall

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Best Food

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Best Service

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Japanese

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Good for business meals

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Good for business meals

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Healthy

411 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Always friendly and efficient service and exceptional food quality.

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  2. Foodfan

    Calgary

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food as always and excellent service from Rebecca

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Good food and great service, we had a great time with our friends.

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  4. KatherineH

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The quality of food and services here never disappoint you!

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  5. Westvan

    Vancouver

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    the food is outstanding and unique. Amazing staff.

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  6. Otisbuckaroo

    Vancouver

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The quality, range of selection and freshness of fish is unsurpassed locally. Classic sushi, nigiri, with beautiful trim and knife work. Rolls can be variable. Over the years the menu has morphed from more traditional Japanese to flavours and menu items more akin to North American tastes; there are hits and misses in there—I think the menu would benefit if they eliminated all but the absolute best of these non-traditional items. They have never been bashful with their pricing.

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  7. Cheryl

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I hadn’t been to Zen for several years, so I was happy that the menu is still so creative and delicious. It was a great dining experience!

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  8. PaulZ

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent in every way! Flawlessly prepared sushi. Very high quality.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food , can’t be beat. Wonderful friendly service. Always go back.

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  10. timber

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Zen is always a wonderful Japanese dining experience.

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  11. mendelv

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    "Consistently, Zen restaurant delivers exceptional food and service. Undoubtedly, it offers some of the finest sushi in the Vancouver lower mainland. Our go-to choices are the delightful 'East meet West roll,' the mouthwatering 'Sockeye Salmon Aburi,' and the delectable Bao buns. Your dining experience is certain to be thoroughly enjoyable and satisfying!"

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  12. NorahC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We eat here twice a month and each time we have a delicious Japanese dinner.

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  13. luv2eat

    Vancouver

    436 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    436 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The patio was beautiful The meal fabulous The service was excellent !

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  14. HanaL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent overall experience, fantastic food, and service. Our server knew how to read our group very well, we enjoyed his banter, attention, and knowledge.

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  15. BarbaraY

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Japanese food in town. Excellent service, fast and friendly

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  16. JeanF

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food - interesting dishes and friendly service

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  17. RobC

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was prompt and excellent, service was fantastic, and all food allergies were well accommodated. Amazing experience overall.

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  18. davide

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner with friends. Great food and great service too. Just simply perfect

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  19. UTNorth

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was high quality. Very tasty, and good size meals. It was my first visit and I brought visitors from New Zealand with; they too thought it was a great dining experience, with delicious food.

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  20. Chipper

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We've been going to Zen since it opened. It never ceases to amaze us how consistent the quality of the food is, the excellence of the waiters and the general friendliness of the staff.

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  21. ChrisB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    By far the best sushi we've ever had - the service and dining experience is fabulous.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favourites! Great staff amazing food and always accommodating! Thank you for making our special day that much more memorable!

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  23. Susanne

    Vancouver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Ask your server to select some options !!! The food is fantastic!!

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  24. davide

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just in two words…absolutely perfect ! Food, service, ambience just great. We will Be back soon

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  25. PaulM

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best sushi in West Van! Great service, great food, our favourite West Van spot.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an absolute treat to dine at Zen. The food is beyond amazing and Rebecca always makes our time there extra special.

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  27. JosephC

    Hawaii

    100 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Best Japanese on the North Shore Vancouver. Food really good.

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  28. JohnB

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I love Japanese food. Zen Japanese Restaurant is located close to where we live. So my wife and I decided to give it a try. This turned out to be a great decision! I am kicking myself for not having done this long ago. The atmosphere in this place is warm and welcoming, with excellent, friendly service. The menu is extensive, providing many good choices. The food we ordered was perfectly cooked, truly fresh, very tasty, and nicely presented. Beyond having a wonderful meal, we particularly enjoyed the low key, relaxing music and overall, subdued noise level which made it possible for us to have an enjoyable conversation without having to raise our voices to be heard. Overall, we had a perfect evening. Thank you "ZEN".

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  29. amynA

    Vancouver

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Zen’s food is generally very good but this time somehow it was qualitatively inferior. I had an out of town guest originally from Vancouver who said much the same thing. I remember the chef’s selection of sushi as always being very good but it failed to please this time.

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  30. GregP

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the staff and chefs at Zen. You don’t have to be a regular to be treated like you are. Some of the most creative and tasty sushi dishes on the planet.

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  31. BritM

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always have a fantastic experience at the Zen, fabulous food and friendly staff!

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  32. Schins

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So very good every aspect so satisfying food is always excellent service great

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing !! Food is incrediblly presented with the best of quality!

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  34. IainH

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful restaurant, excellent food and a very warm welcome by Chris and the team.

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  35. KlausB

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Zen is one of the most consistent top quality Japanese restaurants in Vancouver. Their Chef Selection Sashimi is my favourite sashimi ever. I am a sushi aficionado who initially encountered this delicacy at one of the first NA Sushi restaurants in San Francisco during the early 1970's. I have since imbibed around the world including multiple visits to Japan. It is hard to equal, let alone beat, the quality of the fresh fish served at the Zen.

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  36. Emily

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    so good, great food and dining experience, best sushi I have ever had

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  37. luv2eat

    Vancouver

    436 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    436 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best!!!! Amazing food and fabulous service!!!!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Not enough waiters on the night we went, so we had to wait a long time for service!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    With my girlfriend, had a good time and food was nice

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  40. Jayv

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    Prices and food pre pandemic was a better overall experience.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Zen Japanese Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 925-0667.

Zen Japanese Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 411 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Zen Japanese Restaurant

101 - 2232 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1K4

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    22nd Street
  • Neighbourhood
    West Vancouver
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Ample street parking available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nobu Ochi
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (604) 925-0667
  • Catering
    We offer catering services ranging from simple take out orders to full on-site catering. Full catering menus are available upon request. Please contact the restaurant for further information.
  • Private party facilities
    Zen can also be the perfect venue for your next corporate dinner party. Special occasions and private functions are also welcomed. Please contact the restaurant for further information regarding menu options.
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