This is still my fav place to go to after a dr appt…read more Honestly it looks like it's gotten darker from the outside over the years, but the food still hits. You can choose the size of your bowl Choose from brown rice, white rice, or salad mix Then depending on the size of your bowl, you get different options for seafood added into your bowl. There's different sauces layered on top. And you have different toppings to choose from too. Every person who has worked there, that I've encountered have been polite and professional no matter the case. My bowl choices always change, so there's never the same look. Thanks Tuna Pokè of Lacey for keeping it real.

So how does a Tuna poke bowl place run out of white rice? This place has gone seriously downhill…read moresince the original owner sold it to the new owners. The staff there also acts like they are braindead. Very disappointing as we used to go here all the time.

Got poke bowls to-go with Jaric and I was pleasantly surprised how good the quality was,…read moreconsidering this is in Lacey and what I believe to be a chain restaurant. Really great location! Very quiet as no one was here eating in the minimal seating arrangements that felt a bit tight... it felt awkward for me at first, but staff was so welcoming and personable in their interactions with Jaric and me when we ordered at the front. Service was quick, too, and better than chipotle with their servings. Fish and meats were fresh, which was unexpected on my end for this place. It was such a good surprise. Plenty of parking at the square that this spot is located in. Outside seating arrangements available, too. Made for good leftovers when I went to work the next day.

I love the food here, but takeout portion sizes need to be controlled somehow. It is always…read moreunpredictable. Sometimes the box is filled all the way to the top, sometimes it's 3/4. Last time the box wasn't filled even 50%! I don't want to hurt the business, so I am leaving my review at 4 stars. I hope the owner reads reviews and can fix this problem.

Loved it! Small place in small town. Udon and sushi both tasted fresh and genuine…read more Cant wait to try more options off their menu!

Disappointed Service…read morewas good So many good ratings and sadly I did not enjoy my food at all. I purchased the yakisoba and the golden California roll. Did not enjoy either. The flavor profile of the yakisoba is not good. There is even a smell to the food that is off-putting. The roll, it wasn't crunchy. It mainly had one overwhelming flavor that took away from all of the other flavors in the roll. Their online presence is very frustrating when trying to find an accurate menu. In house they have a QR code that you can take with you. That is nice. Unfortunately I am throwing out $40 of food/tip as it is not edible imho. I love sushi but I'm not inclined to return.

Reviewing for just the ramen since I haven't tried anything else on their menu…read more My son and I were craving ramen a few weeks ago and we've been trying out different ramen places to compare. We're down the street from Zen and decided to give their ramen a try. Parking is easy to locate but can be a bit crowded since it's in the same lot as Dutch Bros and a couple other shops. When we first entered, we were greeted by an employee (and the Naruto statue at the front hehe). It was fairly empty when we arrived since it was on a Friday around 4ish in the afternoon. You have to pay first when you order. You'll be provided a number placard to place at a table of your choose when you dine in, and your food will be brought to you when it is ready. Drinks are also self-serve (for soda). We decided upon water cups but it's at the same station as the sodas. There is a menu at the cash register for quick ordering if you know what you want (when you walk in, it's on the left). The employee also directed us to a menu with pictures and descriptions of each item (when you walk in, it's on the right). The place definitely has Japanese vibes for the interior decor with its oaky/wooden furniture and warm lighting. Our ramen arrived shortly after we seated ourselves. We both ordered similar spicy ramen, which ended up tasting fairly good. My son really enjoyed his ramen since he liked the level of spiciness and taste of the broth (spicy enough to taste the flavors and feel the heat but not enough to hurt). He also liked that the ingredients were balanced (not an overabundance of just ramen noodles). I did enjoy my ramen as well and shared similar views. My only criticism would be that the ramen options seemed very simplistic and many ingredients were similar, so it didn't feel like much variety. My son and I actually ordered two different kinds of ramen, believe it or not, but from the photos, they look almost identical. There's also only the option of tonkatsu or shoyu broth, regular or spicy. The soft boiled egg was delicious but it would have been nice to receive a full egg instead of just half. They are generous with their chasu portions at least, with its big slices. Not as tender compared to other places I've been to, though, but still tastes good. We enjoyed our experience here though so I can at least say that it's worth trying out the ramen. Not so sure about the sushi burritos but maybe we will consider for next time.

Came in on a Sunday night, and the place was busy in the best way. I was craving ramen, and since…read morethey're the closest spot to us, we decided to stop by. The staff is very friendly and checks in on you throughout your meal, and the ambiance is great - fun decor and good music. The food is solid for the price, and the portion sizes fill you up. I always order the Zen Ramen with and extra egg (duh). I do with the broth were a bit creamier, but that's just my preference. And if you're looking for an appetizer, you can't go wrong with the pork buns!

The friendliest people you'll ever meet! The owners are incredibly sweet, and the food is…read moreabsolutely delicious. My family and I come here almost once a week because it's seriously that good It's also pretty quiet and has a really nice, relaxed atmosphere. You can order with someone at the counter, or they also have a self-serve checkout system if you prefer that. Definitely one of our favorite places to eat!

I love this place, I come here for lunch as often as I can. It really good poke!…read more My order: Regular Poke Bowl White rice Tuna Spicy tuna Spicy crab Sweet sauce House spicy sauce Edamame Ginger Crunch onion Seaweed salad Masago Crab Furikake It's seriously so good! I've tried the musubi and a couple sushi rolls and they're awesome too! The people that run the restaurant are very friendly and have great quality control and assurance. They're great!

First time visiting. I like the concept of healthier food choices. I chose the Seahawk with all…read morecrab salad instead of half ahi tuna and half crab salad. I do enjoy ahi and poke, however the ahi on the line was completely uncovered. In addition, the serving scoop handle was inside the stainless steel container which is not sanitary and screams the potential for food borne illnesses. I did have edamame added. My husband only wanted the bulgogi steak, brown rice and cucumbers with soy sauce on the side. They don't carry cucumbers anymore. I tried ordering a bottle of Pure brand unsweetened tea, and they only carry the sweetened version. Then, I went to get chopsticks and napkins, but the napkin dispenser was bone dry. The portions were large. I enjoyed the flavor and combined textures of my meal. I could only eat about a 1/4 of the bowl, and was full. My husband said the bulgogi smelled good, but he only ate a bite and put it aside. He did not care for it, saying it tasted like "fake meat." I asked if he wanted chicken or a different protein option, and he declined. I can see myself trying Miso again. My husband no. But for the restaurant to be completely vacant when I entered, attention to food safety and detail should be a much higher priority. Edit after the owner's response. The entire serving utensil was inside the uncovered poké stainless steel container. Any raw seafood must be stored properly. It must must be at a safe temperature and covered. An entire serving utensil (handle included) should never be stored inside the serving dish of raw ahi tuna. I was a waitress with a required food handler's permit prior to being a surgical/trauma/cardiothoracic and neurosurgical intensive care Registered Nurse. I have been an RN for over 3 decades. I am an honest Christian and a professional. I do not lie. In retrospect, I should have submitted video evidence of your food line yesterday, as I feel you doubting my concerns that you "are unfamiliar with." Taking your reply into place, I will take my business to Zen Ramen where I am respected.

Delicious, healthy food and friendly service! I can't complain :)…read more I was in the area for errands and the name of the restaurant made me want to try out the food here. I went inside to place an order. Although initially vacant at first, the space was quickly occupied by following customers lining up after my arrival. One of the employees appeared to be taking out the trash while the other greeted me and helped me with my order when I arrived. There were various options for ordering, but I decided to go with the nori wrap. You can select a customized option or go with one of their premade choices, which lists all the ingredients inside. I was feeling seafood so I went with the Seahawk. The employee asked me if I wanted everything with it, and I asked to just sub one of the sauces with the Chipotle sauce. The portions are definitely huge and worth the pricing, because she had to double wrap my order just so it would all fit and wouldn't fall out. To pair with the nori wrap, I also ordered the original miso soup, which comes with the usual tofu and seaweed but is on the sweeter side compared to what I'm used to. I personally like it sweeter but if you don't, I probably wouldn't order it. I don't often crave healthy food, but it was fairly filling and I had a good experience, so I'll be back to try out MiSo again!

Kind service, delicious sushi, and beautiful presentation. Combo prices are a great deal and there…read moreare multiple combo options. The inside is pretty small but the food is always fresh, full of flavor, and pretty to look at. We haven't eaten their hot menu options, just the sushi - but we keep returning!

I love this place!! Best sushi and hot dishes. The staff is so sweet and package your food with…read morecare. This is not a 20 minute food place. Please have patience, it will be worth it. No matter when you come, the food is always good! The space is not large but if you're going to eat inside, I don't recommend large parties.

Everything! Couldn't be better. Yummy , good people. Try it for sure…read more Crab sandwich wow, so tasty.

We were on the hunt for some local smoked salmon to take home with us to Arizona. This was our…read morespot! We were able to get just the amount we wanted and packed along with a bag of ice for the road. Very local, friendly vibes. My mom lives in the area and has purchased their crab cakes before for us, soooo good! They had a small pantry of dried/canned goods for sale in addition to the fresh seafood case. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. Great souvenirs!

Used to be a regular here and loved the selection, but it's gone downhill fast. Paid $75 for what…read moreamounted to about 3 rolls -- quality tasted more like grocery store sushi than what I remember from this place. Selection has shrunk noticeably while prices have climbed. To make it worse, I got sick with pretty severe GI symptoms in the days after eating here. Can't say for certain it was the food, but the timing lines up and it's given me serious pause about the freshness of what they're serving. Sad to say it, but I won't be returning. If you're looking for quality raw fish, there are better options for your money elsewhere in the area.

Don't let the nam fool you, this place has killer sushi. Many place here in the PNW rely on a…read moreCalifornia roll base, like trappers, but not here! The service here is always top notch and the atmosphere matches as well. Highly recommend

We take sushi seriously and have tried great spots across the country, so we don't impress easily…read more We stopped at Asahi Sushi on our way to Olympic National Park just for a quick meal -- and it turned into one of the most memorable stops of the trip. The interior feels refined and stylish, with soft lighting and purple accents that give it a calm, upscale vibe. Service was genuinely kind, attentive, and well-timed. The miso soup was deep in flavor, the seaweed salad fresh and nicely plated. The Baked Salmon Roll and Olympian Roll really stood out -- fresh fish, balanced flavors, and beautiful presentation. If you're driving through Olympia, it's absolutely worth a stop.

Great sushi in a convenient location…read more To enter, you have to walk past the sushi bar where the chefs stare at you. Sitting there to eat would probably be awkward with every patron passing behind you. We got the Paradise and the Hurricane rolls. The Paradise was good, but the Hurricane won hands down. Sweet and savory, crunchy and creamy, with a touch of spiciness, this was the complete package. Highly recommend. The bathroom is outside of the restaurant through a winding corridor of backrooms. It's unsettling, and then the restroom itself is lit in a sickly yellow. One of the motion-sensing faucets had its motion-sensor ripped out, and the sink drain looked like it had been dissolved in acid. Kinda weird!