This review is for takeout from Sushi Zen. This was my first time ordering sushi from here, and it was overall really solid! We really enjoyed their more simple rolls-- the spicy tuna was outstanding. The suicide roll was also a surprise favorite, and actually had some decent spice! The firecracker roll was a bit of a letdown, it just wasn't anything special compared to some of their low-cost rolls. Not worth the upgrade in my opinion. Overall, Sushi zen is a really solid spot in the mill creek area. We will definitely be back to check out their dine-in experience! read more

Sushi Zen - Firecracker Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mill Creek, Washington

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Sad to say to that I have never been treated so rudely before at any restaurant, particularly a Japanese restaurant. I had been a customer before and live in the area, so the place is well known to me. I came in to eat dinner with my young son on the late side Friday evening, and after walking in the door and waiting to be seated, an older lady (fiftyish to sixtyish) approached and immediately told me they had taken their last order and would not seat me. I checked my watch and I was surprised to see it was not closing time. There were still lots of people seated and eating. Clever way to lose customers. If this employee is too old and tired to work, send her home or cut her loose. You would think in this day and age with restaurants closing left and right, Sushi Zen might place more value on customer relations. Not likely to give this place any business again. read more

Had a great experience here. Everything was timed to perfection. We stopped by for lunch and were able to try a lot of different things and everything tasted fresh and delicious! The staff was very kind and helpful. We came during the lunch rush so we're seated at the bar. Will return to try other things on the menu as well! read more

Call this the month of new sushi discoveries! My friend just had surgery and was craving some vegan sushi, so I found this spot to grab some takeout for us to enjoy. They have a TON of veggie and vegan options, alongside the classic faves and some beef entrees. I am also gluten free, and they have gluten free options labeled clearly online. Tons of options for gluten free too! The takeout site was super easy, but I will say that it had different pricing depending on if you accessed it through their site, google, or a third party. The cheapest option (by a few dollars per roll) was to access pickup directly through their website. Glad I saw that and caught it before ordering. I got there right at the time of my pickup and the food was ready shortly after. They packaged the two veggie rolls in one box, and the two fish in another. She got the ACC roll which was basic and satisfying. She also loved the green dragon. I got spicy tuna which had a bit too much tuna for my taste, and I LOVED red dragon roll. The staff inside was quick and friendly. It looked like they were pretty busy, but managing the crowd well. The place wasn't too loud and seemed to have a great lunch vibe. While I usually get sushi for pickup to eat on the couch, I definitely would consider eating in person. read more

Attention Sushi Lovers! If you live close enough to hit up this Japanese Sushi Restaurant for lunch - do it. Master technique, fresh, great portion to value. Very comfortable setting, but classy enough to empress a client or someone you love. Service was friendly, helpful with questions and recommendations, fun and respectful. K.R. Carrington. read more

This 40 year old waitress gave me quite a lot grief about my ID not being state issued because she couldn't see some holograph. She must have thought she was working in North Korea's TSA. Didn't want to say it, but I have been putting up with their mixed greasy Chinese food meets fish and chips fusion. If you want a nice bar where you can get beer and or sake with Panda Express styled food please come here. 5 stars for grease and mayonnaise laced food. read more

Food was pretty good - miso soup was way too watery. The tuna tartare appetizer was the bomb! Service was not optimal - I kept having to go find our server for different things.....including our check (which is never good). They were busy but the place isn't that big and there were three servers (this was a Tuesday early evening). We may give this place one more try to see if our first visit was just an off night. read more

Service is pretty good and ambience was all right. I like that they have a variety of rolls, but we absolutely loved their house salad. It was unique with the canned pineapple. It also had beets, avocado, and a really good miso vinaigrette. The California roll is pretty good. I did not like the spicy tuna. It was very fishy and it also wasn't spicy. The cucumber roll was delicious, but I'm kind of boring like that. read more

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Best sushi in Snohomish county, hands down, restaurant was insanely clean, smelled great. Kids menu items were perfect!

It does the trick. Got take out. Everything tasted good. Not earth shattering but good. Service was prompt and everyone was polite and professional. Can't comment on the ambiance since I didn't eat there. read more

A local favorite for north end folks. Sushi is always fresh and presentation is good. Servers are friendly and attentive, and the chefs ensure the quality standards meet your expectations. Located in a strip mall across the parking lot from Sprouts Market. read more

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Good sushi quick and affordable, I like to go happy hour or lunch the service is good and waiters are very attentive

I've been coming to Sushi Zen for 10 years, not exaggerating, and they always provide high quality, consistent, delicious food. The seafood is always fresh and flavorful; the Hawaiian poke is my absolute favorite, it's so flavorful and spicy but not overwhelmingly so. You can also get the poke don which is the poke served over sushi rice. Speaking of the rice it is always ON POINT! It's well seasoned and skillfully cooked; not just overcooked sticky rice. The chirashi is another favorite. Pretty much everything comes with miso and a salad, the dressing delicious. As for rolls, I love the Salmon Lemon roll the most, as well as the Crouching Tuna Hidden Shrimp. It's not a huge restaurant and the decor is clean and simple, but it's almost always busy. The lead sushi chef is an absolute delight with an elephant's memory! He recognizes me and my spouse every time we come in and asks after the other if one of us comes in alone. And every farewell is, "see you tomorrow!" read more

Sushi Zen - Chirashi Sushi Hawaiian Style Tuna Poke - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mill Creek, Washington

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The sushi is pretty good and affordable. It's a fun little place to go to with either friends or family. I also love that they aware of people with gluten sensitivities. read more

Great spot for sushi, wonderful service. *Dear Yelp, here are a few more sentences for the people who enjoy reading reviews rather than getting outside & experiencing what this world has to offer. Remember what life was like before yelp? We just went places 'cause they looked cool, tried restaurants 'cause they looked nice or someone recommended it... but now, most of us go on Yelp. Why? To read novel length reviews from wannabe journalists? Or are you like me: I just want to look at the menu before hand, check out the prices, & know if I'll get food poisoning or not. Either way, you read this long rant, thanks, I hope I made you laugh read more

Sushi Zen - Polar Bear Roll (Left) & Julia's Roll (Right) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mill Creek, Washington

Looking for a good sushi place, I went onto Yelp to find one close to where we were vacationing. Sushi Zen came up with great ratings so my family and I decided to give it a try. We came in around dinner time and the place was already starting to fill up. Walking in it felt very cozy and it was nicely decorated. To the left you have the sushi bar that you can easily see your sushi being made. And to the right were the tables. We were seated immediately and looked at the menu right away. As far as the sushi goes, they gave you a piece of paper where you could designate what you want. And for the other dishes, you can order off the menu. They had everything from your typical sushi to chicken katsu to veggie croquettes with specials written out on their board. For starters we tried Tamago (sweet egg), Unagi (fresh water eel), and Veggie Croquette. All were delicious, but my favorite would have to be the Unagi. Next up our main course. I opted for the Spider Roll (deep fried soft shell crab, avocado, cucumber, tobiko, spicy mayo, and radish sprouts). My daughter got the kids meal "San" which came with tempura udon and 3 pieces of a California roll. My son being a non-sushi eater got the chicken katsu that was accompanied by miso soup and rice. I really liked my dish. The soft shell crab was crunchy and flavorful. My daughter enjoyed her kids meal as she had eaten nearly everything. My son was surprised by the size of his dish and could not finish half of it so of course he ended up having to box it up for leftovers. He said that it was okay. When I asked him why, he said because there was no katsu sauce with it, which is understandable. Now onto dessert....we got 3: Tempura Ice Cream, Tempura Brownie with Ice Cream, and Mochi Ice Cream (coffee flavor). They were hands down so delicious. The crunchy texture of both the brownie and the outer layer of the tempura was amazing. I would highly recommend. The coffee mochi ice cream was the same as others we have tried. I would certainly want to come back and try out their lunch specials. read more

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You know this place is good when you need to make a reservation - they are busy especially during dinner and many don't have luck walking in. Many here are regulars and have been coming for 10 plus years. They also have very crisp Coca Cola, if you know you know. They have a variety of rolls, sushi bowls and a great calamari appetizer. This place is busy but run efficiently. No complaints here! The space isn't very big but they make the most of it! read more

We stopped in here with friends on a weekday for dinner. They open at 5 PM, we got there a few min before 5 PM, and there were several ppl waiting outside already. We were a table of 7, and got seated right away. They do not have happy hour here anymore. We were all very happy with all the sushi we ordered, from the rolls, to the sashimi, everyone in the group enjoyed the food. Prices were typical. Overall, still a good experience getting sushi here. read more

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Used to be regulars but will likely not go back. We ordered a spicy tuna roll and California roll. Each roll used to come with 6 pieces and now it only comes with 4 pieces plus prices went up from 6.95 to 7.95. The website does not indicate that this is half roll or the number of pieces. Beware of this if you decide to order from here. read more

Service and food are both great. My only minus is that the restaurant is all open space so the kitchen cooking smell permeates the entire restaurant. Poke-don is delicious every time. It's on the spicy side, so people who normally order 1-2 stars might find it too much. read more

Sushi Zen - Poke-Don - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mill Creek, Washington

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We went to Sushi Zen for the first time yesterday and had a great experience! Staff is extremely friendly and attentive. The restaurant had a great, lively atmosphere. But, most importantly, the fish was so fresh! We got an order of the baked mussels, which were great! The crab on top really puts them miles above any other baked mussels we've had at other sushi spots. For our mains my husband ordered a shrimp tempura roll which had plenty of pieces to fill him up. I ended up with the sushi sashimi combo plate which came with 4 sashimi, 6 pieces of sushi, tempura, a California roll, gyoza and rice. It was way more than enough! For $25 you get a great assortment of items - perfect for someone who can't commit to just one thing haha. By the end of the meal, we spent about $80 with tip. It was a little more on the expensive side, but for the quality we'll certainly be back next time we're in the area! read more

Sushi Zen - Sushi Sashimi Bento - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mill Creek, Washington

A local gem for sushi or other Japanese food in Mill Creek area, located right by Sprouts. It's a great place for both lunch or dinner, whether you're looking for an omakase experience or something light with a group of friends. Many reviews talk about the sushi but the non-sushi items are AMAZING as well - I always order the Katsu-don and it comes with a great portion of veggies and rice underneath the meat. Restaurant is clean and the staff are so friendly! Definitely recommend giving this place a try. read more

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Great sushi, superb atmosphere. Presentation was beautiful. Able to accommodate our large order.

After being diagnosed with celiac disease, I returned to Sushi Zen to check out their gluten-free options. This restaurant has been a favorite for a while now and I was relieved to find out they have a gluten free menu available. The GF menu clearly indicates which sauces are withheld for containing gluten. The hostess and server were knowledgeable about gluten free restrictions and immediately brought out tamari sauce to the table. My husband and I ordered the zen roll, the suicide roll, the lemon salmon roll, and a spicy tuna roll. I did not feel sick or any other celiac symptoms from dining here. I will be returning! read more

Sushi Zen - Combination of a Crouching Salmon Hidden Shrimp roll, spicy tuna roll, Zen roll, and Philly roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mill Creek, Washington

Love Sushi Zen freshest tasting around. Atmosphere was inviting and the chefs were very friendly and welcoming. I will be back all of the staffs were attentive and friendly. read more

I wanted to explore Japanese cuisine and being vegetarian was not finding many options. But, checked the menu with vegetarian options and tried it. I must say I liked the food and service. My family enjoyed too. read more

Went here for my brothers birthday. Party of 5 with 1 being a child did not make reservations but it was a little after lunch not dinner. They were very accommodating. It was delicious sushi and great quality. The staff was wonderful and would highly recommend! They brought a delicious salad for you to enjoy before the all the sushi arrived. One person got a bento box and loved the fried chicken. read more

My wife and I used to eat here for date night 20 yrs ago. We had moved away, but when were back in the area today. The wife and I wanted to see if things had changed in all these years. We were pleasantly rewarded with the same friendly service, delicious food, and amazingly fresh sushi we loved so many years ago. It's refreshing in a world of change that something's stay the same. Hoping it won't be another 20 yrs before get back to Sushi Zen! read more

Our favorite sushi place in Snohomish County. I recommend making a reservation since the dining room is small. We routinely order to go. The staff remember our preferences for seating and drinks. read more

Very rude customer service. I'm a regular customer and have had the same takeout order in the past. Last night, one serving of my order was missing so I called Sushi Zen to request for my missing sushi. They made me argue with them for more than 20 mins, about my missing $12+ sushi, when I already paid close to $60 for my total takeout order. And the audacity to imply that I'm lying about my order. Wow! Who would lie for a $12 missing sushi (unless the person paid for it and didn't get it)!!! All I wanted was the stupid sushi as I was very hungry. read more

Took my girl here to kick off her birthday week and she was in heaven! Sundays Sushi Zen is only open 5-9pm so we aimed to be 5 mins early and joined the little crowd that had gathered awaiting the door opening. Good thing because between some walk-ins and a few reservations the place was instantly full! We started off with an ice green tea and a white sangria. I was in the mood for hot green tea until I noticed the sangrias had sake in them. Of course they do! We were on a big eel kick tonight with unagi and anago (fresh and saltwater eel), a caterpillar roll, a dragon roll and a stuffed pumpkin roll. Everything was delicious as always and presentation was en pointe. Gabriel was our server and he was attentive despite the busy restaurant. This is our fave place to get our sushi on and it didn't disappoint! read more

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Easily one of my favorite sushi places in the area. I have taken a few people here because I like it so much. The sushi is so fresh and the other Japanese food has a lot of flavor. I've tried the yakisoba and I highly suggest the Tempura Udon! I also feel like the prices are very reasonable when it comes to Japanese food. Overall, I'd definitely recommend checking this place out. read more

The food here is amazing. Fish is so fresh and clean. Chicken karaage is good. Batter is light and chicken is tender. Love it read more

Sushi Zen - Chicken karaage and tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mill Creek, Washington

Surprisingly impressive menu consisting of Japanese comfort food and other more common offerings (read: rolls). I have a few test items I try at all new-to-me Japanese restaurants: Chirashi, Nabeyaki Udon, Hamachi Kama/Saba Shio - and all are done really really well here. They even offer natto roll and ume-shiso, which is hard to come by in WA, so that was a pleasant surprise (and a giveaway that the chef was likely Japanese)! I typically enjoy a variety of their delicious nigiri, but the hot dishes are just as fresh and satisfying. This is my go-to Japanese restaurant and I look forward to working my way through the whole menu. read more

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The BEST sushi around!!! staff is fantastic! White christmas roll is my fave! See you tomorrow!! :))

4 star rating for service. 3 star rating for food. We were excited to eat at this place given the reviews and I'm sad to say we were disappointed in the quality of the fish. The chicken teriyaki was good, and bless our server for messing up the order (we asked for the bento box, but got the plate) and brought out the additional missing items free of charge. This is definitely a kid friendly restaurant and we did have a good time. The sashimi plate had very very small pieces of fish, with the hamachi being the smallest (almost looked like the scraps of the fish). I don't think we'd go back to this place for a while, but again, thank you to the server who made helped make the experience even better with the accommodation. read more

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All stuff members are professional, nice, and friendly. They've been my favorite since they opened in Mill Creek. Foods are great! Their Poke is the best even better than ones we tried in Hawaii. Their Chirashi is also great! We've enjoyed their food and hospitality almost every Friday evening already for several years. read more

Sashimi is really good. The rolls are alright. Kids portions are tasty and really big, can definitely be shared. Service and Ambiance was good. read more

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The workers greeted us very warmly & they were all working hard & skillfully like a well oiled machine...you could tell the servers & sushi chefs were well seasoned. It was a very warm day and we were seated by the front windows, which even with the thick curtains, was still acting like a radiant heated wall! Not a big deal for me as I run cold, but if you are a hot person...this might have bothered you. I was actually wearing a tank top so I was perfect...it was double date night. The fish on sushi & sashimi platters was buttery & fresh. Lots of roll varieties too just how I like it. We started with some appetizers, nice sized shareable portions of tempura calamari & chicken karage. We also ordered agedashi tofu & veggie & shrimp temp, perfect portion sizes for a party of 4 for appetizers. No one ordered any entrees or bentos...although they look really good, we stuck to sushi. They give you a sushi list and a pen and you mark down what you want yourself...I like that too, more control on server making mistakes! I love trying ikura(salmon roe) at different restaurants to see if the chefs marinate the delicate eggs or not. I was pleasantly surprised to find this order of ikura marinated. It was slightly sweet with a hint of sake and not too salty as some restaurants will make it. This order was rich & creamy with the addition of quail egg. We ordered a small sashimi combo with salmon, yellowtail, toro & another white fish...I don't know if it was bonito or what, they didn't go over the items when they dropped the dish...but it was the one in the front on the left. They have an extensive roll list which has a ton of California based rolls topped with numerous options. All really good, but California roll base is kind of boring...maybe they could switch up the centers a little. We got Las Vegas roll...completely deep fried, yummy if you like that type of roll, Polar Bear roll, Cali roll topped with white tuna & seared salmon...YUM, a lemon salmon roll, Cali roll topped with salmon & lemon segments...they go so well together!!!! We also had a Firecracker roll which is a spicy tuna roll topped with more spicy tuna & fried minced garlic...really good with a little extra heat, maybe some jalapeños minced up in there but so tasty. We also ordered a White Christmas roll which is a shrimp tempura roll topped with white tuna, Avacado & a wasabi cream sauce...super tasty. Can't have sushi without a Spider roll & I always have an ume shiso roll...this one had lots of julienned cucumbers in it & a negihama roll to appease my clean, raw fish craving. Excellent sushi & the wait for our food was good. We had reservations & I definitely recommend taking the time to make one if you want guaranteed seating, I saw a lot of walk ins turned away or told they'd have an ample wait. If you're up north, I'd highly recommend Sushi Zen. read more

Sushi Zen - Sashimi platter(regular size 4 kinds of fish, 3 slices each) served with rice & Miso Soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mill Creek, Washington

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Great service and great food. Always coming when back for more. Becoming a regular now since it's slow close to home.