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Zen Sushi & Sake, Lexington, KY

Zen Sushi & Sake

4.9
4.9
478 Reviews
$30 and under
Sushi

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2 people
7:00 pm
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • 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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Menu

Appetizers

  • 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

                                                                                                                                        Last updated: 21 September 2024

                                                                                                                                        What 478 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
                                                                                                                                        • 4.8Service
                                                                                                                                        • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                                                        • 4.6Value

                                                                                                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                        Loved For

                                                                                                                                        • Central Kentucky

                                                                                                                                          Best Overall

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                                                                                                                                          Best Food

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                                                                                                                                          Best Service

                                                                                                                                        • Central Kentucky

                                                                                                                                          Child-friendly

                                                                                                                                        • Central Kentucky

                                                                                                                                          Good for groups

                                                                                                                                        • Central Kentucky

                                                                                                                                          Healthy

                                                                                                                                        • Central Kentucky

                                                                                                                                          Good for special occasions

                                                                                                                                        • Central Kentucky

                                                                                                                                          Lively

                                                                                                                                        • Lexington

                                                                                                                                          Best Overall

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                                                                                                                                          Best Food

                                                                                                                                        • Lexington

                                                                                                                                          Best Service

                                                                                                                                        • Lexington

                                                                                                                                          Best Value

                                                                                                                                        • Lexington

                                                                                                                                          Child-friendly

                                                                                                                                        • Lexington

                                                                                                                                          Innovative

                                                                                                                                        • Lexington

                                                                                                                                          Good for groups

                                                                                                                                        • Lexington

                                                                                                                                          Healthy

                                                                                                                                        • Lexington

                                                                                                                                          Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                                                                        • Lexington

                                                                                                                                          Good for special occasions

                                                                                                                                        • Lexington

                                                                                                                                          Lively

                                                                                                                                        Review summary

                                                                                                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                        Zen Sushi & Sake offers "fantastic food and service," with a menu featuring "fresh fish from Tokyo" and delightful specials. Diners praise the "outstanding sushi," exceptional staff, and a welcoming ambiance. Regulars appreciate the "best sushi" in the state, and the lively atmosphere makes it a "must-visit" in Lexington.

                                                                                                                                        478 Reviews

                                                                                                                                        1. Mike

                                                                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                                                                          Jacksonville

                                                                                                                                          5 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          5 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                                          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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                                                                                                                                        2. Jeffrey

                                                                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                                                                          Louisville

                                                                                                                                          48 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          48 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                                          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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                                                                                                                                        3. Romil

                                                                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                                                                          Louisville

                                                                                                                                          7 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          7 reviews

                                                                                                                                          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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                                                                                                                                        4. Sarah

                                                                                                                                          Miami

                                                                                                                                          11 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          11 reviews

                                                                                                                                          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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                                                                                                                                        5. Whitley

                                                                                                                                          Cincinnati

                                                                                                                                          9 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          9 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on 19 January 2025

                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                          I go to Zen regularly, and I don’t see that changing any time in the future. I love the food, the service and the atmosphere.

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                                                                                                                                        6. Warren

                                                                                                                                          Louisville

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          Dined on 14 January 2025

                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                          The service and food are 5 star; I love coming to Zen. The menu choices are outstanding and the bar has Blanton’s!!

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                                                                                                                                        7. Rachel

                                                                                                                                          Louisville

                                                                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on 1 January 2025

                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                          Amazing! We had the best time and the food was great!

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                                                                                                                                        8. travis

                                                                                                                                          Louisville

                                                                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on 15 December 2024

                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                          Best sushi ive had in this state & its not even close! Fresh fish from Tokyo! Great sake prices as well. Our waitress Brooke was the BEST too! Great sense of humor & funny quips. Like she wanted to actually be there! Unlike most servers! Will 1000% be back.

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                                                                                                                                        9. Layla

                                                                                                                                          Louisville

                                                                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on 13 December 2024

                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                          Excellent service and food! Highly recommend

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                                                                                                                                        10. Barry

                                                                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                                                                          Louisville

                                                                                                                                          76 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          76 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on 6 December 2024

                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                          Fantastic!! The food and service is always just step ahead of the other top Sushi restaurants here. Three steps ahead of most… thanks for a great meal and to Maddie for staging everything so well. Even though much of the time she had six tables, she attends to everyone. Well oiled machine.

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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 478 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                                                                        Make a booking

                                                                                                                                        2 people
                                                                                                                                        7:00 pm

                                                                                                                                        Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                                                        Google Map for Zen Sushi & Sake

                                                                                                                                        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

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