Zen Sushi & Sake

4.9

483 Reviews

$30 and under

Sushi

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 2 times today

Good for business meals
Neighbourhood gem
Healthy

At Zen Sushi & Sake, we only use the freshest ingredients – the essence of Japanese cuisine. we strive to use only sustainable seafood. Our goal is to offer high quality ingredients in an innovative and sustainable way.
We fly in fish from Japan every Monday and Thursday.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Seafood, Japanese
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(859) 219-2166
Website
http://www.zenlexington.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ray Lu

Location
3070 Lakecrest Cir, Ste 500, Lexington, KY 40513-1938
Area
Lexington
Cross Street
Beaumont Centre Circle Right Next to UPS
Parking details
Parking is available in front of the restaurant as well as behind.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

EdamameUSD 6.00
Soy bean - Japanese sea salt. Add chili garlic 2
Agedashi TofuUSD 7.00
Fried tofu - Bonito flake - Tsuyu - Ginger
Vegetables TempuraUSD 10.00
Shiitake mushroom - Asparagus - Sweet potato - Zucchini - Onion ring
Rock Shrimp TempuraUSD 11.00
Shrimp tempura fried - Tentsuyu - Fried zucchini
Calamari & ShrimpUSD 15.00
Fried calamari - Tempura shrimp - Onion ring
DumplingUSD 9.00
Pork & chicken dumpling - Pan-fried or steam
Chicken KaraageUSD 12.00
Japanese-style fried chicken
Peppered Tuna*USD 15.00
Seared black pepper-crusted tuna - Momiji yuzu
Sashimi Zensai*USD 24.00
9 pcs of tuna - Salmon - Yellowtail
Sexy Yellowtail*USD 20.00
Yellowtail - Jalapeno - Sriracha - Ponzu
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice*USD 18.00
Spicy tuna on top of crispy sushi rice

Soup

Miso SoupUSD 5.00
Shiro miso - Shiitaki mushroom - Fried tofu - Seaweed - Green onion
Dumpling SoupUSD 7.00
Spicy miso broth

Salad

Kani SaladUSD 7.00
Crab stick & cucumber. Add avocado 2 tuna* 6 salmon* 6
Kaiso SaladUSD 7.00
Seaweed salad
Ginger SaladUSD 5.00
Lettuce - Ginger dressing
GomaUSD 7.00
Broccoli with roasted sesame dressing

Entrée

Bourbon Tso’s ChickenUSD 16.00
Tender chicken breast - Fruity bourbon glaze - Broccoli - Snow pea
Hong Kong Black Pepper SteakUSD 24.00
Seared angus choice N.Y. strip - Zucchini - Asparagus - Black pepper sauce
Hamachi KamaUSD 16.00
Grilled collar of yellowtail - Togarashi - Ponzu
Teriyaki SalmonUSD 18.00
Grilled Scottish salmon - Teriyaki sauce - Broccoli

Rice · Noodle

ChahanUSD 20.00
Japanese fried rice - Angus choice N.Y. strip steak
Curry UdonUSD 20.00
Shrimp - Japanese golden curry - Fresh udon noddle
Chirashi*USD 29.00
21 pieces of chef's choice sashimi - Tamago - Eel sushi rice
Tonkotsu RamenUSD 16.00
Chashu pork belly - Egg - Bok choy - Nori - Green onion - Aromatic oil

Desserts

Chocolate Lava CakeUSD 9.00
Tempura CheesecakeUSD 7.00
Mochi Ice-CreamUSD 7.00
Mango - Strawberry - Chocolate - Green tea

Chef's Choice

NIGIRI TEISHOKUUSD 42.00
9 pcs Chef's Seasonal Nigiri
NIGIRI SASHIMI TEISHOKUUSD 65.00
5 pcs Seasonal Nigiri and 12 pcs Seasonal Sashimi
SASHIMI TEISHOKUUSD 59.00
18 pcs Chef's Seasonal Sashimi

Nigiri / Sashimi 2pc

Subject to availability

SAKEUSD 9.00
Faroe Islands Salmon
BENI TOROUSD 10.00
Salmon Belly
MAGUROUSD 9.00
BIG EYE TUNAUSD 8.00
WHITE TUNAUSD 9.00
HAMACHIUSD 9.00
Kyushu Yellowtail
HOTATEUSD 8.00
HOKKAIDO SEA SCALLOPUSD 9.00
BOTAN EBIUSD 8.00
SPOT PRAWNUSD 9.00
TAKOUSD 7.00
Hokkaido Octopus
YARI IKAUSD 7.00
Hokkaido Squid
IKURAUSD 8.00
Marinated Salmon Roe
HOKIGAIUSD 7.00
Surf Clam
UNAGIUSD 9.00
Barbecued Freshwater Eel
AVOCADOUSD 5.00
W. YUZU KOSHOUSD 5.00
REAL GRATED WASABIUSD 5.00

Specialty Rolls

FANCY SALMONUSD 17.00
Salmon draped over spicy salmon avocado roll; spicy mayo; masago
LATIN HEATUSD 16.00
Seared albacore tuna; yellowtail; cucumber; cilantro; jalapeño; sriracha
AMAZING TUNAUSD 17.00
Pepper tuna draped over albacore tuna spicy tuna; avocado; masago; scallion momiji yuzu
NARUTOUSD 15.00
Tuna; salmon; yellowtail; albacore; avocado wrapped in cucumber; ponzu
MANGO TANGOUSD 19.00
Seasoned yellowtail; tuna; salmon; mango on top of; soywrap; crab stick; cucumber; avocado
ZANDERUSD 17.00
Seared salmon; tuna draped over spicy tuna; asparagus; spicy mayo; eel sauce
ZERO SENUSD 18.00
5 pc seasonal sashimi on top of soy wrap tuna maki
XOOKER ROLLUSD 18.00
Tempura shrimp; cream cheese; spicy crab; topped with seared New York strip steak; eel sauce
INCREDIBLEUSD 16.00
Tempura shrimp; spicy crab; avocado eel sauce; spicy mayo; tempura flake
SPIDERUSD 17.00
Tempura softshell crab; asparagus avocado; eel sauce
KRISPY KRUNCHUSD 15.00
Salmon; avocado; crab stick; tempura fried; eel sauce; spicy mayo sweet chili
VOLCANOUSD 16.00
Spicy tuna; pickled jalapeño; cream cheese; spicy crab; tempura fried eel sauce; spicy mayo; sweet chili
DANCING EELUSD 18.00
Tempura shrimp; eel; avocado; cucumber; eel sauce
BEAUMONTUSD 17.00
Spicy tuna on the top of tempura shrimp; spicy crab with soy paper spicy mayo; eel sauce
HAJIMARIUSD 17.00
Salmon; tuna; yellowtail; avocado cream cheese; lightly tempura fried spicy mayo; eel sauce; fried onion
CALIFORNIA MAKIUSD 7.00
PHILADELPHIA MAKIUSD 8.00
SPICY TUNA MAKIUSD 8.00

What 483 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
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zen Sushi & Sake in Lexington offers an exceptional sushi experience with "the best sushi in town." The restaurant is praised for its "fresh Japanese fish flown in twice a week," "outstanding service," and "incredible genuine food." Diners appreciate the "great selection of sake" and the "calm atmosphere." Highly recommended for sushi enthusiasts.

484 Reviews

M
Mike VIP
Jacksonville7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Zen never ceases to amaze and dazzle me. Exquisite sushi. Outstanding service. And a memorable dining experience.
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Mike VIP
Jacksonville7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been Zen diners for 5+ years. The sushi offerings are outstanding, the freshness is superb, and the quality is elite. The service is stellar. The atmosphere is casual elegance.
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Gary VIP
Cincinnati11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! Excellent service from Brook. Sushi was amazing. Great sake! We started with the sake sampler and then got a bottle. Brook was very helpful on picking out the sake. The fish was the star of the night. We ordered the Nigiri Sashimi Teishoku. We especially enjoyed the sashimi. We added two rolls as well. The only mediocre dish was the ginger salad. Definitely a different level of sushi. Outstanding!
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Adam
Louisville1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My daughter and I sat at the bar and had a wonderful experience watching and talking to the chef!
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Brooke
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was better than I could have imagined. Amazing!
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David VIP
Austin50 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Zen continues to have the highest quality & best selection of sushi & sashimi in the area. Locally owned & operated. The head sushi chef has literally worked around the world & is innovative in his creations. We continue to go as often as we can, usually once a week. There is a reason that on some nights there will be a group of Japanese guests from Toyota in Georgetown.
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Mike VIP
Jacksonville7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Zen is zentastic. We are frequent patrons and it’s always spectacular.
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Jeffrey VIP
Louisville49 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, Zen was a joy. They have figured out how to vary slightly their menu offerings without disappointing regular customers like us with the changes. We always enjoy the experience, the service is always first-rate, and we never spend a lot of money there.
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Romil VIP
Louisville8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Zen’s kitchen and frontbstaff always outperforms every time. My family loves how the frontstaff makes them feel. They also show incredible teamwork.
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Sarah
Miami11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a really great experience at Zen sushi and sake. We were welcomed by Stephanie who I had called earlier to ask if we could have an earlier reservation. It was her first day but you'd never know. She was polite, very pleasant and accommodating. Great decision hiring her! Adam was our waiter. Very knowledgeable and great personality. The food was delicious and we were happy with all our choices. Tempura vegetables, imitation crab and cucumber salad with avocado and Krispy krunch roll. Everything was delicious and incredibly fresh. We can't wait to come back again!
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FAQs

Zen Sushi & Sake offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 219-2166.

Zen Sushi & Sake is rated 4.9 stars by 483 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3070 Lakecrest Cir, Ste 500, Lexington, KY 40513-1938

Additional information

Cross Street
Beaumont Centre Circle Right Next to UPS
Area
Lexington
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Seafood, Japanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is available in front of the restaurant as well as behind.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ray Lu
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.zenlexington.com/
Phone number
(859) 219-2166

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Zen Sushi & Sake

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

79 Louisville Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Dumpling Soup

Nigiri Teishoku

Sashimi Zensai

Appetizers

EdamameUSD 6.00

Agedashi TofuUSD 7.00

Vegetables TempuraUSD 10.00

Rock Shrimp TempuraUSD 11.00

Calamari & ShrimpUSD 15.00

DumplingUSD 9.00

Chicken KaraageUSD 12.00

Peppered Tuna*USD 15.00

Sashimi Zensai*USD 24.00

Sexy Yellowtail*USD 20.00

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice*USD 18.00

Soup

Miso SoupUSD 5.00

Dumpling SoupUSD 7.00

Salad

Kani SaladUSD 7.00

Kaiso SaladUSD 7.00

Ginger SaladUSD 5.00

GomaUSD 7.00

Entrée

Bourbon Tso’s ChickenUSD 16.00

Hong Kong Black Pepper SteakUSD 24.00

Hamachi KamaUSD 16.00

Teriyaki SalmonUSD 18.00

Rice · Noodle

ChahanUSD 20.00

Curry UdonUSD 20.00

Chirashi*USD 29.00

Tonkotsu RamenUSD 16.00

Desserts

Chocolate Lava CakeUSD 9.00

Tempura CheesecakeUSD 7.00

Mochi Ice-CreamUSD 7.00

Chef's Choice

NIGIRI TEISHOKUUSD 42.00

NIGIRI SASHIMI TEISHOKUUSD 65.00

SASHIMI TEISHOKUUSD 59.00

Nigiri / Sashimi 2pc

SAKEUSD 9.00

BENI TOROUSD 10.00

MAGUROUSD 9.00

BIG EYE TUNAUSD 8.00

WHITE TUNAUSD 9.00

HAMACHIUSD 9.00

HOTATEUSD 8.00

HOKKAIDO SEA SCALLOPUSD 9.00

BOTAN EBIUSD 8.00

SPOT PRAWNUSD 9.00

TAKOUSD 7.00

YARI IKAUSD 7.00

IKURAUSD 8.00

HOKIGAIUSD 7.00

UNAGIUSD 9.00

AVOCADOUSD 5.00

W. YUZU KOSHOUSD 5.00

REAL GRATED WASABIUSD 5.00

Specialty Rolls

FANCY SALMONUSD 17.00

LATIN HEATUSD 16.00

AMAZING TUNAUSD 17.00

NARUTOUSD 15.00

MANGO TANGOUSD 19.00

ZANDERUSD 17.00

ZERO SENUSD 18.00

XOOKER ROLLUSD 18.00

INCREDIBLEUSD 16.00

SPIDERUSD 17.00

KRISPY KRUNCHUSD 15.00

VOLCANOUSD 16.00

DANCING EELUSD 18.00

BEAUMONTUSD 17.00