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Zen Sushi & Sake, Lexington, KY

Zen Sushi & Sake

4.9 (503)
$30 and under
Sushi
3070 Lakecrest Cir, Ste 500, Lexington, KY 40513-1938

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ray Lu
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 503 people are saying

Zen Sushi & Sake 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
  • 5.0Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Overall

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Food

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Value

  • Lexington

    Best Overall

  • Lexington

    Best Food

  • Lexington

    Best Value

  • Lexington

    Innovative

  • Lexington

    Healthy

  • Lexington

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zen Sushi & Sake in Lexington is a favorite for its "top tier for fresh sushi" and "outstanding service." With a dynamic Toyosu Market fish list, exquisite sushi presentations, and attentive staff, it offers a "memorable dining experience." Patrons enjoy its creative rolls and diverse sake options.
503 Reviews
  1. chuck VIP

    Central Kentucky39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing total experience. Some of the best sushi I have had, including in Tokyo!

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  2. Constance

    Central Kentucky5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to Zen Sushi and it was excellent. The waitress was excellent, she was super prompt and very professional. The food was delicious. We will return.

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  3. Cody VIP

    Central Kentucky23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite Sushi spot in Lexington. I try to go to Zen at least twice a month. Their Toyosu Market fish list is top tier for fresh sushi. A couple of my favorite rolls are the Amazing Tuna and Fancy Salmon.

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  4. Cody VIP

    Central Kentucky23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zen is by far my favorite sushi spot in Lexington. Their fresh catch list is awesome and changes often. Entrees are great too if you don’t want sushi.

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  5. Joanne VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Zen Sushi - they have so many creative options of rolls and sushi / sashimi that you don't find at other places. The staff is also very helpful and friendly.

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  6. Mike VIP

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zen is an outstanding dining experience… delicious soup, expansive sushi menu, attentive staff, and just an all around delightful restaurant.

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  7. Mike VIP

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I are frequent Zen patrons and the food, drinks, and service never disappoints.

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  8. Jed

    Central Kentucky1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I made reservations for my wifes birthday and asked for the chef to make something special. We got there and ordered. The young waitress mentioned it was my wifes birthday and said oh, we just give you a free desert when youre done. We said ok and ordered. She later on dropped a little slip of paper at the other end of the table we were sitting and walked away. I thought i was just so they knew all that we had ordered so didnt pay much attention to it. I asked her to ask the chef to make us something of his choosing foe the occasion and she seemed bewildered but said ok. We got our food and were almoat through when I asked her if the chef was almoat done with whatever he was making. She again looked confused and said oh, i didn't know you wanted something, then said well the chef dis make this special because he put all the sushi on one plate. The she appologiclzed and said do you want to order more food, ill go tell him. I said no its fine. So she walked away. When we were getting up to leave i glanced at the slip of paper - it was all the fresh fish they had gotten the day before AND THE REASON I CHOSE THAT PLACE! I had no idea thats what the paper was and the waitress never said anything. This was our first time at this place and the first time my wife could have sushi in several years due to breastfeeding. While the food was good and the waitress was overly present and nice, it was highly frustrating that we werent able to order the new fish and that the girl didnt tell the chef anything. Several missed opportunities for not only upsales, but for us to get what we actually went there for. I dont know that we will be back. It was a disappointment. Im also much more annoyed than my wife was/is, but I also make the reservations for us.

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  9. Jacquelyn

    Phoenix / Arizona8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Service wasn't bad, the establishment needs one more server during busy times. Other than that food and drinks were excellent.

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  10. Jane

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down the best sushi resteraunt I have been to in the US. It is the only place I have found o-toro outside of Japan. A superb experience, it was as close to dining in Japan as you can get. Thank you!

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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 503 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 3 times today
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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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