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ZEN
Categories: Restaurants Japanese Restaurants Sushi Bars Japanese, Sushi Bars [Edit]
Calgary Place414 3rd St SW
Ste 103
Calgary, AB T2P 1R2
(403) 237-8884
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11 am - 10 pm
Sat 4 pm - 10 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
9 reviews for ZEN
9 reviews in English
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Review from Vishal M.
Calgary, AB
I felt in the mood for sushi and this place was on my way home. I am happy that I stopped by. The kamikaze rolls were excellent and the ice cream dessert was yummy. I have been to upscale Japanese restaurants in Calgary (Towa) and prefer Zen for the price.
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Review from Chris C.
5/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
So this is probably the best sushi I've had in Calgary. The two strikes against it would be the price and the fact that sushi in Calgary in general is a set at a low bar. I would be back but last time I was here, service was annoyingly slow.
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Review from Aymie R.
Calgary, AB
12/17/2011
Delicious little sushi bar downtown! I've taken groups and clients before, and we've always had a blast - very social and interactive meal.
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Review from Nyssa R.
12/17/2010
I've been here a few times, only when my wallets up for it.
The sushi is great, the rolls are very innovative - try the Rainbow Stampede and Referee stop for lunches, and if you're there for dinner their Zen features are EXTREMELY artistic and I was really impressed with the Bay Scallop roll. The Tiny Geisha roll has no rice in it, so it was definitely an experience to try but I'd probably not order it again. The presentation is unreal though, you'll see what I mean if you order off the features menu (dinner only).
And every sushi restaurant has their take on "spicy" (you know how some use that creamy spicy sauce and some use a clearer one that's slightly sweet) - well this is one of my favorites in terms of their choice for spicy. In terms of sashimi, I didn't find the pieces to be that generous, but they were fresh so I can't complain too much. With that, the prices here are high, but it's in the downtown core and a popular lunch spot so they can get away with it.
The staff is friendly and welcoming. Like most sushi places the chefs say hi and bye, and the manager usually wanders by your table at least once during your visit.
If going for lunch, either go early or make a reservation. It's usually safe at dinner time to go without a reservation. Be prepared for the bill, it's more expensive than most sushi places. Definitely try something off the Features menu!Listed in: Sushi...
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Review from C T.
Calgary, AB
Updated - 10/26/2009
Went for a business lunch today at my fave restaurant, Zen 8. My guest and I ordered from the sushi list:
- 2 orders of the green salad (delicious ginger dressing on fresh salad)
- 4 Special Scallops Nigiri (my absolute favourite sushi)
- 2 Unagi Nigiri (so fresh)
- 6 pcs of Sashimi (big pieces of salmon)
- 1 Spider Roll (really good!)
- 1 Rainbow Roll (beautiful with salmon, ahi tuna and shrimp on the top of the roll.
Dessert:
- 1 Green Tea Ice cream with mango fruit (not bad)
- 1 Bernard Callebaut Frozen chocolate mousse with a mixed berry sauce and caramelized banana (Really, really good on a huge platter)Listed in: My fave Calgary Restaurants
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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2/21/2009 First to Review
Recently visited Zen 8 in its new location on the corner of 4th Ave and 3rd St SW. It's in the… Read more »
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Review from Tod M.
Vancouver, BC
5/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
Meh it was okay. Had the Omasaka (sp?) menu but my dining guest had some food allergies. They did an okay job, but it just wasn't the unique experience that an Omasaka menu is supposed to be. Felt like we were just getting the regular sushi.
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Review from Javier V.
Edmonton, AB
6/6/2011
I ate there this week and the spicy tuna roll was one of the best that i have tried. Really good service.
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Review from Dany A.
Calgary, AB
9/19/2010
Great sushi!!
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Review from Cornelius V.
Calgary, AB
1/9/2010 1 photo
i also went here for a business lunch and, wow. it was good. our host spoke japanese, so when the chef came out to ask how things were, he got really happy and bough all six of us sake bombs.
the waitress was a bit of an annoying ditz who did lots of the ny times ``100 things a waiter should never do``, such as obsessing over clearing off our table.
we just ordered a bunch of rolls,tempura`d vegetables, and some western vinaigrette take on shrimp. unbelievable. great meal and i will come back. we also had some octopus sashimi which was the best i`ve ever had since japan.
i cannot comment about the price or the value, however.
