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Zen Japanese Restaurant, Markham, ON

Zen Japanese Restaurant

4.8
4.8
318 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
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
  • Website
    http://zenjapaneserestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

Zensai (Appetizer)

  • Kamo RoastCAD 17.50

    Roasted Duck

    • Agedashi TofuCAD 10.00

      Deep-fried Homemade Tofu in Broth

      • Soft Shell CrabCAD 26.00

        Deep-fried Soft Shell Crab

        • Gyutan Yawaraka-NiCAD 16.50

          Simmered Beef Tongue

          Ippin (a la Carte)

          Make Your Own Lunch Set. Add Rice, Miso Soup, Vegetable: Starting at - $6.50; Add 3 pcs Sushi: Starting at - $15; Add Small Udon: Starting at - $6.50

          • TempuraCAD 28.00

            Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura

            • Lobster TempuraCAD 49.50

              Fresh Lobster Tail Tempura

              • Tokujo TonkatsuCAD 27.50

                Breaded Premuim Pork

                • SashimiCAD 35.00

                  Assorted Sliced Raw Fish

                  • Gindara Saikyo YakiCAD 30.00

                    Grilled Miso Marinated Black Cod

                    A5 Wagyu

                    • A5 Wagyu Filet Mignon SteakCAD 140.00

                      A5 Japanese Beef Filet Mignon Steak, 100g

                      • A5 Wagyu Filet Mignon Hohba YakiCAD 115.00

                        A5 Japanese Beef Filet Mignon, cooked on Magnolia leaf, 80g

                        • Hida Gyu Suki-NabeCAD 85.00

                          Sliced A5, Hida Japanese Beef cooked in hot pot, 50g

                          Wagyu

                          • Wagyu SteakCAD 98.00

                            A4 Japanese Beef Striploin Steak, 100g

                            • Wagyu Hohba YakiCAD 84.00

                              A4 Japanese Beef & Miso cooked on Hoh leaf, 70g

                              • Wagyu Suki-NabeCAD 56.00

                                Sliced A4 Japanese Beef cooked in hot pot, 50g

                                Lunch Set

                                Served with Sashimi, Rice, Miso soup & Side dish. Limited Quantity

                                • Hamachi Kama Set

                                  Grilled Yellowtail Neck, lightly salted

                                  • Market

                                Donburi

                                Served with Miso soup & Side Dish

                                • Japanese UnajyuCAD 58.00

                                  Japanese B.B.Q eel on bowl of rice

                                  Sushi

                                  • Nigiri SushiCAD 48.00

                                    Assorted Nigiri Sushi served with Miso soup

                                    • Chirashi & UdonCAD 45.00

                                      Assorted sliced raw fish on bowl of sushi rice & small Udon noodle soup

                                      • Tekka Don & UdonCAD 45.00

                                        Sliced Blue Fin Tuna on bowl of sushi rice & small Udon noodle soup

                                        • Sake Ikura Don & UdonCAD 40.00

                                          Sliced Salmon, Seared Salmon and Salmon Roe on bowl of sushi rice & small Udon noodle soup

                                          • Maguro Zukushi & UdonCAD 80.00

                                            Sliced Blue Fin Tuna, Chu Toro, Toro, Seared Toro, Negi Toro on bowl of sushi rice & small Udon noodle soup

                                            Lunch Time 10% Off on Omakase

                                            • Omakase SushiCAD 165.00

                                              Chef's Choice Assorted Sushi, served with Miso Soup

                                              • Omakase Sushi & SashimiCAD 165.00

                                                Chef's Choice Assorted Sashimi & 7 pcs Chef's Choice Assorted Sushi, served with Miso Soup

                                                Omakase Course

                                                Lunch Time 10% off on Omakase Course

                                                  Omakase Sushi Course for One

                                                  $200

                                                  • Miso Soup

                                                    • Zensai

                                                      Assorted Appetizers

                                                      • Sushi

                                                        6 pcs Chef's Choice Nigiri Sushi

                                                        • Sushi

                                                          7 pcs Chef's Choice Nigiri Sushi & Negi Toro Hand Roll

                                                          • Homemade Dessert

                                                            Omakase Sushi & Sashimi Course for One

                                                            $200

                                                            • Miso Soup

                                                              • Zensai

                                                                Assorted Appetizers

                                                                • Sashimi

                                                                  7 pcs Chef's Choice Sashimi

                                                                  • Sushi

                                                                    7 pcs Chef's Choice Nigiri Sushi & Negi Toro Hand Roll

                                                                    • Homemade Dessert

                                                                      Last updated: 28 September 2024

                                                                      What 318 people are saying

                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                      4.8
                                                                      4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                      • 4.8Food
                                                                      • 4.9Service
                                                                      • 4.7Ambience
                                                                      • 4.5Value

                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                      Loved For

                                                                      • Toronto / Ontario

                                                                        Japanese

                                                                      • York

                                                                        Best Service

                                                                      • York

                                                                        Best Ambience

                                                                      • York

                                                                        Innovative

                                                                      • York

                                                                        Gluten-free-friendly

                                                                      Review summary

                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                      Zen Japanese Restaurant offers a "truly superb dining experience" with high-quality omakase in a serene ambiance. The sushi is praised for being "fresh and delicious," showcasing traditional Japanese culinary culture. While prices are on the higher end, patrons highlight "excellent service" and the exceptional value of lunch specials. The restaurant's dedication to authenticity makes it "the best sushi experience in Canada."

                                                                      318 Reviews

                                                                      1. Dzi

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        Houston

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Fantastic omakase and sushi experience and my most favorite Japanese restaurant!

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                                                                      2. Melissa

                                                                        Toronto

                                                                        30 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        30 reviews

                                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Excellent as always. We are addicted to this restaurant!

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                                                                      3. Adrian

                                                                        Toronto

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        Food quality is excellent, preparation time is reasonable!

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                                                                      4. Mark

                                                                        Toronto

                                                                        19 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        19 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 7 February 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Food was fresh, well-prepared, and delicious. Service was impeccable. It was quiet and classically decorated. Got lucky to get a table service with the owner and it was a nice chat to learn more about the restaurant. I've dined here a few times and will continue to do so.

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                                                                      5. Eddie

                                                                        Toronto

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined on 7 February 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        the food was phenominal here with the seasoned japanese chef who i think owned the place and working in here for decades! i've came here a few times in the past for special occasions and will continue to do so in the future. they never let me down on the quality and presentation of the food.

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                                                                      6. Barry

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        Toronto

                                                                        22 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        22 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 7 February 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Since so much of the menu is "chef's choice"you need to be an adventurous foodie to eat here. Well done and beautifully presented but far from cheap

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                                                                      7. Colin

                                                                        Toronto

                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 5 February 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Amazing food & service as always. Thank you for having us.

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                                                                      8. Jade

                                                                        Toronto

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 1 February 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Excellent meal as always at Zen. One of favourite restaurants!

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                                                                      9. Malgorzata

                                                                        Toronto

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined on 31 January 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        A truly superb dining experience. Probably the best restaurant in the GTA.

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                                                                      10. John

                                                                        Toronto

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined on 30 January 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Excellent service from waitstaff, though I think that presenting/explaining items on the menu may have helped. Also, an explanation of the lunch special would help with appreciation of the food. The food in some aspects felt bland. Overall presentation was quite attractive and the quantity was decent.

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                                                                      FAQs

                                                                      Zen Japanese Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 318 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                      2 people
                                                                      7:00 pm
                                                                      Booked 6 times today
                                                                      Google Map for Zen Japanese Restaurant

                                                                      7634 Woodbine Ave., Markham, ON L3R 2N2

                                                                      Additional information

                                                                      • Cross Street
                                                                        Woodbine Ave. & 14th
                                                                      • Area
                                                                        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 Parking
                                                                      • Payment Options
                                                                        AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                      • Additional
                                                                        Counter Seating, Non-Smoking
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