Zen Japanese Restaurant

Name: Zen Japanese Restaurant
Address: 101 - 2232 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC, Canada, V7V 1K4
Telephone: (604) 925-0667
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

475 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Japanese

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2+ people

26 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 2 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

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 30 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Creative Japanese
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(604) 925-0667
Website
http://www.zenjapanese.ca/
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.

Location
101 - 2232 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1K4
Area
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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Japanese Wagyu Beef Sushi (1pc)CAD 12.95
Black cattle wagyu beef from Kagoshima prefecture. Served lightly seared with ponzu daikon and sea salt
Seafood ButteryakiCAD 15.95
Zen's signature teppan grilled prawns and scallops
Spanish OctopusCAD 22.95
tender Spanish octopus leg served with Japanese soy vinaigrette
Velvet TunaCAD 25.95
lightly torched marinated Albacore tuna served with creamy fresh avocado, and crispy garlic
New Style SashimiCAD 27.95
lightly torched slices of sockeye salmon and hamachi with chili & garlic infused olive and sesame oil
Sockeye Salmon Aburi BoxCAD 24.95
6 pieces of lightly torched pressed sushi topped with pickled onions
Fried Avocado RollCAD 19.95
fried avocado and mango roll topped with torched sockeye salmon and pickled onions
Zen CrabCAD 32.95
fresh dungeness crab with an assortment of vegetables baked to perfection in a light creamy sauce
Steak And ShroomsCAD 38.95
sliced striploin steak (medium-rare) served with our mushroom medley, sautéed in a savoury sauce
Lobster RollCAD 32.95
mango, avocado, and cucumber roll with sesame soy paper topped with tempura lobster dill yuzu mayo
Prawn Daikon Taco (2pcs)CAD 16.95
Selva black tiger prawn tempura, avocado cucumber and bell peppers on a daikon wrap with yuzu mayo
Tuna Tataki RollCAD 25.95
albacore tuna tataki with marinated Asian slaw rolled in soy paper in sweet ponzu sauce
Ebi ChiliCAD 22.95
crispy pieces of black tiger prawns with honey chili mayo served with organic greens
Crispy Rice TrioCAD 25.95
crispy rice topped with sockeye salmon Albacore tuna, & Hokkaido scallop topped with honey yogurt
Prawn WontonsCAD 19.95
crispy wonton wraps with wild Selva black tiger prawns, shiitake mushrooms, and caramelized onions with red pepper jam
Bao BunsCAD 16.95
Zen karaage chicken and Asian slaw with chili mayo
Pacific RollCAD 24.95
sockeye salmon, hokkaido scallop, crab, asparagus and shiitake mushroom, rolled with nori and rice paper, pan fried and served with jalapeno and shiso infused soy sauce

Zen Starts

Miso SoupCAD 2.95
Ebi Dumpling SoupCAD 12.95
Sunomono Noodle Salad
- KaniCAD 15.95
- TakoCAD 12.95
- EbiCAD 8.95
- Vegetable (Plain)CAD 6.95
Spinach Goma AeCAD 8.95
Spinach OhitashiCAD 8.95
Wakame SaladCAD 8.95
EdamameCAD 7.95
GyozaCAD 9.95
Ebi DumplingsCAD 12.95
homemade pan fried prawn dumplings
Asparagus Goma AeCAD 13.95
House Green SaladCAD 12.95
Tuna Tataki SaladCAD 25.95
Agedashi TofuCAD 8.95
Zen ShroomsCAD 15.95
sautéed seasonal mixed mushrooms

Zen Shareables

Spicy SashimiCAD 27.95
marinated in our house spicy sauce tuna, salmon, tuna & salmon
Tuna Goma AeCAD 27.95
sesame soya marinated tuna
Tuna NutaCAD 27.95
tuna with sweet miso vinaigrette
Yaki Soba / Yaki UdonCAD 19.95
beef, chicken, tofu or veggie
- SeafoodCAD 24.95
Garlic Short RibsCAD 38.95
grilled marinated short ribs
Jalapeno HamachiCAD 27.95
thinly sliced hamachi served with pickled jalapeno peppers, shiso leaf & garlic chips
Seafood MotoyakiCAD 23.95
Zen Kara Age
- ChickenCAD 19.95
- SquidCAD 22.95
- CauliflowerCAD 13.95
Chicken WingsCAD 17.95
choice of plain, spicy hot or teriyaki
Chicken YakitoriCAD 13.95
traditional grilled chicken on skewers
Jalapeno WrapsCAD 12.95
crispy spring roll with prawn, fish paté, shiitake mushrooms and fresh jalapeno peppers
Tempura by the Piece
- Black Tiger PrawnCAD 3.50
- VegetableCAD 2.50
Prawn TempuraCAD 24.50
7 black tiger prawns
- Sustainable Selva PrawnCAD 27.95
Assorted TempuraCAD 22.95
3 black tiger prawns and 5 vegetables
Vegetable TempuraCAD 19.95
8 assorted fresh vegetables

Zen Entrées

Chicken TeriyakiCAD 24.95
Wagyu Beef TeriyakiCAD 29.95
Salmon TeriyakiCAD 38.95
NY Steak TeriyakiCAD 38.95
Seafood TeriyakiCAD 38.95
Blue Fin Tuna TeriyakiCAD 56.95
Udon In SoupCAD 17.95
choice of chicken, beef or tempura
- SeafoodCAD 22.95
Chef's Selection SushiCAD 67.95
7 pieces of Zen specialty nigiri sushi and torched salmon sushi tower
Chef's Selection SashimiCAD 69.95
our most fresh selections of the day
Zen Aburi Nigiri SetCAD 31.95
5 pieces of Zen seared nigiri
Zen Chirashi SushiCAD 56.95
assortment of Chef's selection sashimi on a bed of sushi rice
Unagi DonCAD 34.95
barbecued freshwater eel on rice

Zen Original Rolls

Fried Jalapeno RollCAD 19.95
spiced avocado & tuna with tempura jalapeno peppers, topped with serano pepper and chopped scallop
Crispy Beef RollCAD 25.95
soy paper roll with sweet crispy beef, tossed Asian slaw and organic greens, served with creamy yuzu koshio sauce
Caterpillar RollCAD 22.95
unagi roll topped with sliced avocado
Zen Pressed Boxed SushiCAD 28.95
Blue Fin tuna and sockeye salmon 6 individually inspired Asian bites
Marine RollCAD 25.95
dungeness crab, shrimp & avocado twice rolled in nori and egg crépe with wasabi spiked honey mayo
San Francisco RollCAD 25.95
dungeness crab and cocktail shrimp wrapped in egg crépe
Speckled Scallop RollCAD 23.95
soy paper roll with scallops, avocado, and asparagus, speckled with purple shiso dust
Oscar RollCAD 25.95
tempura roll filled with shrimp, dungeness crab, cream cheese and masago, topped with spicy teriyaki sauce
Alaskan RollCAD 22.95
mango california roll topped with sockeye salmon and avocado
East Meets West RollCAD 25.95
dungeness crab, amaebi, sockeye salmon with scallops and topped with masago
Popcorn Shrimp RollCAD 19.95
lightly fried cocktail shrimp with organic spring greens, marinated vegetables rolled with soy wrap
Hamachi Peak RollCAD 20.95
yellowtail, shiso & green onions in a soy paper served tempura style with sweet soya reduction drizzle
Fish Taco RollCAD 19.95
lettuce, tomato, avocado and tuna tempura wrapped in rice paper with sour cream and dill oil
Salmon Fire RollCAD 19.95
asparagus tempura and avocado roll topped with torched sockeye salmon, scallop and serano pepper
Osaka RollCAD 18.95
spicy tuna, avocado & cucumber roll topped with yam tempura
Hana MakiCAD 16.95
seasoned albacore tuna topped with crunchy spices
Seawall RollCAD 17.95
fresh vegetables and yam tempura rolled in egg crépe with mango sauce
Lighthouse RollCAD 16.95
assorted vegetables and tofu rolled in soy paper topped with sweet sesame garlic ponzu
Kabocha RollCAD 16.95
kabocha squash tempura and avocado in soy paper with mango vegetable salsa
Rainbow RollCAD 24.95
our regular california roll topped with 7 kinds of seafood

Maki (Roll) Selections

Cucumber RollCAD 6.95
Tuna RollCAD 9.95
Salmon RollCAD 9.95
Negi Toro RollCAD 10.95
Negi Hamachi RollCAD 10.95
Avocado RollCAD 9.95
avocado and cucumber
Mango and Avocado RollCAD 11.95
avocado and mango
Yam RollCAD 10.95
avocado, cucumber & yam tempura
Vegetable RollCAD 11.95
8 kinds of assorted vegetables
Special Vegetable RollCAD 13.95
vegetable roll topped with yam tempura
Futo MakiCAD 13.95
traditional Japanese makisushi
Unakyu RollCAD 18.95
grilled unagi and cucumber
Dungeness Crab RollCAD 22.95
avocado, cucumber & dungeness crab
California RollCAD 11.95
avocado, cucumber and snow crab mix
Dynamite RollCAD 11.95
2 pc black tiger prawn tempura roll
B.C. RollCAD 11.95
organic greens, cucumber, kaiware, masago and barbecued salmon skin
Spicy Tuna RollCAD 15.95
organic greens, cucumber, kaiware and spicy tuna mix
Spicy Salmon RollCAD 15.95
organic greens, cucumber, kaiware and spicy salmon
Special Scallop RollCAD 16.95
organic greens, cucumber, kaiware and chopped scallop & masago
Tuna and Avocado RollCAD 15.95
Albacore tuna with avocado
Salmon and Avocado RollCAD 15.95
Sockeye salmon with avocado
Beef Teriyaki RollCAD 16.95
beef teriyaki and cucumber
Chicken Teriyaki RollCAD 16.95
chicken teriyaki and cucumber

What 475 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

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vancouver / British Columbia
Japanese
Vancouver Suburbs
Best Overall
Vancouver Suburbs
Best Food
Vancouver Suburbs
Best Service
Vancouver Suburbs
Best Ambience
Vancouver Suburbs
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zen Japanese Restaurant in West Vancouver is celebrated for its "outstanding" sushi and "exceptional" service. Guests rave about the "innovative cuisine" and "superb" ambiance. Though slightly pricey, it offers "superior food" quality and a "delightful" dining experience. It's a "must-visit" for those seeking authentic Japanese flavors and hospitality.

475 Reviews

K
Keith
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Wonderful, attentive service, great food. Expensive.
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Shirley
Hawaii
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you Rebecca— you are a delight! Service and food was excellent!! Thank you for the special treatment as always.
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Nairn
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is the BEST par none There is not another that comes close
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Janine
Vancouver
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food. Always enjoy Zen. Local for us but we always enjoy
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barbara
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently the best elevated Japanese dining experience on the North Shore and friendly, professional service
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S
Susanne
Vancouver
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We basically asked the waitress to order for us and the food was amazing! The flavours are unique and so delicious!
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P
Peter
Vancouver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 20 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, fabulous service and a delight to introduce visitors to sophistícated Japanese food.
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Mark
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You will never get salmon sashimi like this anywhere in the world
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ailve
Vancouver
113 reviews
vip
5.0
113 reviews
Dined on 5 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a lovely meal , 6 of us on the patio with no other tables too close …..the service was just wonderful , the food delicious ! The lychee martinis were a bit hit, so were the stuffed zucchini flowers ( we had 2 each …) then the ebi wontons, aburi salmon, Osaka roll etc etc The staff here are so pleasant and professional, it’s always our first choice of a North Shore restaurant to bring visiting family ……thank you !
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Johnny
Vancouver
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 September 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The food was good, enough. The place seemingly attracts a lot of tourists so they tend to get busy and the service staff, and kitchen can’t keep up. The chef and kitchen staff are Japanese, so you’re getting authentic sushi with many creative and designer rolls. Best advice is to stick with the tried and true so you won’t get disappointed.
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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 475 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2+ people

26 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Additional information

Cross Street
22nd Street
Area
West Vancouver
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Creative Japanese
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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.zenjapanese.ca/
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.

Zen Japanese Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Zen Featured Menu Selections

Japanese Wagyu Beef Sushi (1pc)CAD 12.95

Seafood ButteryakiCAD 15.95

Spanish OctopusCAD 22.95

Velvet TunaCAD 25.95

New Style SashimiCAD 27.95

Sockeye Salmon Aburi BoxCAD 24.95

Fried Avocado RollCAD 19.95

Zen CrabCAD 32.95

Steak And ShroomsCAD 38.95

Lobster RollCAD 32.95

Prawn Daikon Taco (2pcs)CAD 16.95

Tuna Tataki RollCAD 25.95

Ebi ChiliCAD 22.95

Crispy Rice TrioCAD 25.95

Prawn WontonsCAD 19.95

Bao BunsCAD 16.95

Pacific RollCAD 24.95

Zen Starts

Miso SoupCAD 2.95

Ebi Dumpling SoupCAD 12.95

Sunomono Noodle Salad

Spinach Goma AeCAD 8.95

Spinach OhitashiCAD 8.95

Wakame SaladCAD 8.95

EdamameCAD 7.95

GyozaCAD 9.95

Ebi DumplingsCAD 12.95

Asparagus Goma AeCAD 13.95

House Green SaladCAD 12.95

Tuna Tataki SaladCAD 25.95

Agedashi TofuCAD 8.95

Zen ShroomsCAD 15.95

Zen Shareables

Spicy SashimiCAD 27.95

Tuna Goma AeCAD 27.95

Tuna NutaCAD 27.95

Yaki Soba / Yaki UdonCAD 19.95

Garlic Short RibsCAD 38.95

Jalapeno HamachiCAD 27.95

Seafood MotoyakiCAD 23.95

Zen Kara Age

Chicken WingsCAD 17.95

Chicken YakitoriCAD 13.95

Jalapeno WrapsCAD 12.95

Tempura by the Piece

Prawn TempuraCAD 24.50

Assorted TempuraCAD 22.95

Vegetable TempuraCAD 19.95

Zen Entrées

Chicken TeriyakiCAD 24.95

Wagyu Beef TeriyakiCAD 29.95

Salmon TeriyakiCAD 38.95

NY Steak TeriyakiCAD 38.95

Seafood TeriyakiCAD 38.95

Blue Fin Tuna TeriyakiCAD 56.95

Udon In SoupCAD 17.95

Chef's Selection SushiCAD 67.95

Chef's Selection SashimiCAD 69.95

Zen Aburi Nigiri SetCAD 31.95

Zen Chirashi SushiCAD 56.95

Unagi DonCAD 34.95

Zen Original Rolls

Fried Jalapeno RollCAD 19.95

Crispy Beef RollCAD 25.95

Caterpillar RollCAD 22.95

Zen Pressed Boxed SushiCAD 28.95

Marine RollCAD 25.95

San Francisco RollCAD 25.95

Speckled Scallop RollCAD 23.95

Oscar RollCAD 25.95

Alaskan RollCAD 22.95

East Meets West RollCAD 25.95

Popcorn Shrimp RollCAD 19.95

Hamachi Peak RollCAD 20.95

Fish Taco RollCAD 19.95