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Address:
132 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Neighborhood:
Old City

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Cuisine:
Japanese

Price: $30 and under

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Zento Contemporary Japanese Cuisine + Sake Bar Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.zentocontemporary.com
Email: zentocontemporary@gmail.com
Phone: (215) 925-9998
Hours of Operation: LUNCH
Monday to Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm
Saturday: 11:30am - 5pm (Dinner menu is served)

DINNER
Sunday to Thursday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Japanese, Asian, Sushi
Executive Chef: Sam Ho
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wine
Catering: Years of experience with local establishments and organizations to provide on-site and off-site sushi catering service for special events. Sushi Party trays are also available upon request.
Special Events & Promotions: The 2nd floor dining room can occupy 30 - 40 people with a full liquor and premium sake bar, overlooking the dining room on the first floor through the glass windows. This stylish room can be used for large private parties or special events.

Getting there

Cross Street: Front & 2nd Street
Public Transit: Market-Frankford Line- 2nd Street Station
Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: In the event that street parking is not available, Zento offers discounted parking when you dine with us! It is valid for both lunch and dinner. Quality Park is an outdoor parking garage located on Front Street, next to Ritz Theater. Give your parking ticket to your server to be validated to receive discounted rate.

Quality Park
(Outdoor parking lot next to Ritz Theater on Front Street)
138 S. Front Street

A word from Zento Contemporary Japanese Cuisine + Sake Bar

Sexy and trendy two-story spacious establishment with a full liquor and premium sake bar. The main dining room welcomes you with a 10 ft long sushi bar, attended by our talented and skilled chefs. Then few steps away is the full liquor bar fills with good selections of top shelf liquors and premium… sakes for all preferences. The warm table setting welcomes our guests to enjoy a fine meal. The 2nd floor dining room is also occupied by a full liquor and premium sake bar, overlooking the dining room on the first floor. This stylish room can be used for large private parties or special events.

Zento’s new items will surpass your current dining experience. Start your evening with a delightful Rainbow Ceviche appetizer or Tuna Tartare. Our exquisite sushi rolls like Angus Beef Roll, Mexican Roll and the Bronzino Roll cannot be forgotten. The award winning Zento Square Sushi or Volcano Roll is a yummy addition to the dishes. Do not escape the evening without the Ginger Gelato. Continued

Zento Contemporary Japanese Cuisine + Sake Bar

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43 $30 and under restaurant

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30 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

30 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(11)
romantic(9)
neighborhood gem(8)

special occasion(6)
good for groups(4)
great for lunch(4)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (30)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great place for japanese food,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/15/2012

2012

Dined on 04/15/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great place for japanese food, but the restaurant is kinda smaller than i thought."

Dined on 04/15/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent food, excellent

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2001

Dined on 04/07/2012

2001

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Excellent food, excellent service. We were delighted with the freshness of everything. Sushi and sashimi were especially delicious. Soft-shell crab appetizers and tuna tartare were lovely surprises. We'll be back."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2001

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Not great

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/13/2012

2009

Dined on 03/13/2012

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Ehhhhhh, sushi was just ok. Nothing special. A little pricey which is a turn off when the food isn't great."

Dined on 03/13/2012

2009

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Best sushi I've had in a long

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2009

Dined on 03/10/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Best sushi I've had in a long time, but seating was cramped (tables too close together) and service was slow. Food was worth it."

Dined on 03/10/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good if no loud-mouths in restaurat

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/03/2012

2007

Dined on 04/03/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Excellent sushi, great vegetarian options. Only negative is that one loud person in the bar or seating area ruins the atmosphere since loud voices carry."

Dined on 04/03/2012

2007

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

It had amazing sushi! The

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"It had amazing sushi! The dragon roll was exceptional, and the service was great! It was a fun place for myself and the girl, she thought it was a great little date place. The sake list was exceptional"

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

unortunately i think zento

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2009

Dined on 03/30/2012

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"unortunately i think zento lost it's charm during the upgrade / reno. no longer byo (well sort of they charge a corkage fee) and ambience is cool but a bit efortful. sush is still good though."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2009

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Made reservation very early.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/23/2012

2012

Dined on 02/23/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Made reservation very early. When we got there the dining room was full and we were seated next to the bar and front door which was noisy and cold. Not the most pleasant if bringing a girl on a date. Food was the only highlight."

Dined on 02/23/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Bruce S.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/25/2012

2010

Dined on 02/25/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This very charming Sushi Restaurant is located in Old City - Philadelphia. It offers outstanding music that creates very cool vibe and relaxing environment. From the moment we arrived, the hostess greeted us as VIP customers; our server had such a vibrant personality he made us feel comfortable from the very minute we were seated. The food was plated impeccably and the favors and variety were exemplary. This is our new "go to" destination for Sushi. As it has been said many a time: "try it - you'll love it"..."

Dined on 02/25/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Cute place with ridiculously

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/25/2012

2010

Dined on 02/25/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Cute place with ridiculously good sushi. I ordered the tropical roll, western, and the square one. Just the right amount too. My only concern was how over priced the drinks were."