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Zen Japanese Restaurant, Markham, ON

Zen Japanese Restaurant

4.9 (342)
CAN$51 and over
Japanese
7634 Woodbine Ave., Markham, ON L3R 2N2

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
"Proud to be featured in the Michelin Guide"
Zen Japanese Restaurant is aiming for the preservation of the traditional culture of Japanese cuisine, which gives the best impression of the cuisine to the patron while being loved by them.

Canada is a multi-cultural country comprised of people with diverse backgrounds. Zen Japanese Restaurant is formed, in part, from this diversity and strives to become a place where patron could dine comfortably. We believe that the restaurant is also a form of entertainment. By providing great service, beautiful food presentation and delicious cuisine we believe patrons will have the best impression possible of Zen Japanese Restaurant and Japanese cuisine. We believe, as long as we continue with this thought, it is natural for patrons to fall in love with Zen Japanese Restaurant.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 342 people are saying

Zen Japanese Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Japanese

  • York

    Best Overall

  • York

    Best Food

  • York

    Best Service

  • York

    Innovative

  • York

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zen Japanese Restaurant offers a "phenomenal" sushi experience with "outstanding food and service," and an "authentic Japanese restaurant experience." It stands out with its "impeccable service" and "beautiful presentation," making it a top choice for "special occasions." The omakase menu is "superb," and the ambiance is "calming."
342 Reviews
  1. Anca VIP

    Toronto / Ontario4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding food and service! 100% deserves it’s Michelin star !

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  2. Jeff VIP

    Toronto / Ontario5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, Zen provided me outstanding quality sushi and impeccable service! I sat at the sushi counter and ordered the omakase sushi dinner, served by the owner, Seiichi san. In the last few years there have been numerous omakase “counter sushi restaurants” opening all over the city. Most of these all serve an approx $100 omakase preset sushi menu. I’ve tried most of them and I must say there still is a difference between those $100 menus and going to the Toronto’s original omakase sushi restaurants like Zen (Seiichi san and Zen have been around since the late 90’s doing what now is finally becoming very popular in Toronto!). Like fine wine, the differences between different sushi are subtle but extremely important. From the quality of the rice and the amount of vinegar and rice seasoning, the quality of the fish and the way it is prepared, the combination of fillings and dressings, the ratio of rice to fish and even the temperature of the rice, fish and ingredients when they are served to you, all impact the overall flavour. Now, I’m not a big wine drinker, so I can’t tell the difference between a $20 wine and a $100+ wine. But i have been eating high quality sushi for decades and for my palate, Seiichi san delivers that extra something without having to spend an insane amount more than those $100 preset menus. If you’re new to sushi, you may not be able to notice the difference. But if you have tried those $100 preset menus, give Zen a try! And if you tried Zen in the past, and it’s been a while, go back for another round!

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  3. Richard

    Toronto / Ontario8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hospitable. No attitude. Great food. Good value.

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  4. Zen

    Toronto / Ontario14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food paired with exceptional. Celebrated our anniversary.

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  5. Peter

    Toronto / Ontario6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous gem that will delight you with its incredible Japanese cuisine. The ambiance is calming and the service is attentive. The servers are very knowledgeable on the menu and even the provenance of much of the ingredients. I enjoyed their sourcing of Canadian seafood as well.

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  6. Sharon

    New York City33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Omakase was great. Service and atmosphere was good. Definitely recommend.

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  7. chi

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the oldest and best sushi restaurants in the city!

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  8. Edward

    Calgary / Southern Alberta6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, fresh selection and prepared very well. Can be a bit pricy, but good for special occasions

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  9. Uktam VIP

    New York City88 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super nice and friendly service , delicious food , one of the best restaurants in GTA

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  10. Frances

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zen is our favourite Japanese restaurant and one we take loved ones to. The food is always delicious and beautifully presented. They are always incredibly warm and welcoming. On our most recent visit, they went above and beyond helping make sure our loved ones had a lovely time. Thank you, Zen staff!

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Zen Japanese Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 342 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Zen Japanese Restaurant

7634 Woodbine Ave., Markham, ON L3R 2N2

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Woodbine Ave. & 14th
  • Neighborhood
    Markham
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Counter Seating, Non-Smoking
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