Zen Asian Fusion delivered an incredible sushi experience and made my birthday celebration feel genuinely special. We sat at the sushi bar, which I highly recommend, and from the moment we sat down it was clear we were in good hands. We were surprised right away with a complimentary amuse‑bouche--crab stick rolled with salmon--which was a thoughtful and delicious touch. To start, I ordered the seaweed salad while Justin went with the ginger salad; both were fresh, balanced, and a perfect lead‑in to the sushi. For the main event, I ordered a spicy tuna roll and eel nigiri, and this is where Zen really shined. The spicy tuna roll was exactly what sushi lovers hope for--very light on rice and heavy on fish, something that's surprisingly hard to find around Charleston. The eel nigiri was rich, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. Justin ordered several pieces of sashimi and was equally impressed. We asked about albacore tuna (unfortunately unavailable), but were told the salmon was excellent--and moments later, we were unexpectedly served two additional pieces of sushi each. Completely unexpected and incredibly appreciated, especially for a birthday celebration. Between the quality of the fish, attention to detail, and warm hospitality, Zen Asian Fusion absolutely won us over. We've officially found our new sushi spot and can't wait to come back. read more

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I tried Zen and was pretty impressed at the quality of the sushi and the kitchen items. The calamari was good. I love big pieces of squid. Squid is actually my favorite nigiri. You definitely might need to cut it down or maybe half it for a bite but I still loved it. They brought it with a fork and knife, so it's kind of expected. I also ordered the Sambal or yellow curry with chicken. It was pretty good too. It came with a house salad. The dressing on the salad was delicious. The samba curry was really good too. I liked that everything came out hot. I also ordered the SC rainbow. It was good too. I pretty much liked everything I ordered. Id probably order all of those again. Service and ambiance was good. It seemed busier than I expected. read more

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Here late on Tuesday night and steady flow of Patrons at Zen! Always a Great Atmosphere here very cool and laid back. Walked in Greeted by the Manager and she promptly ask where I would like to sit and I chose the Sushi Bar, the Staff here are well trained and very knowledgeable because of her!! I'm sitting at Sushi Bar Solo and always amazed how great these Sushi Bar Chefs are on top of their game!! The Sushi here is fantastic my favorite in the Charleston area! I ordered the Tuna Dumpling Appetizer, if you like avocado and Tuna get it this is one of my favorite appetizers!! Main course is the Iron Man Roll, Oh Yeah Awesome as usual!! Easy 5 Stars !! read more

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It's been a few months since I've dined at Zen. I remember it being excellent and has been a go-to for us. Today the Flavor of Malaysia was flavorless. The attempt to use pepper to give it the right spice was a fail. Even the quality of the side salad, which was lettuce with 2 small slices of cucumber, was way down. Not sure what happened but something changed and not for the better read more

This was a pleasant surprise find here in Charleston. We sat at the bar for a late lunch and our server was wonderful, patient, and gave great suggestions for the menu. The restaurant has dim lighting and reminds me of sushi restaurants in the movies. Everything we had was delicious! The nigiri was wonderful and the tuna was delicious. Great apple and mango salad, best crisp texture added to the dish. Not pictured is the summer roll we ordered, it was gone the moment it hit the table. It was so fresh you could smell the basil from the outside of the wrapped roll, perfection. Great find in West Ashley, if you're debating come on in! read more

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Food was excellent as was the service.i ordered the Bagel Roll and a side of Fried Rice with an Old Fashion. read more

Zen Asian Fusion - Bagel Roll and Side of Fried Rice. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Zen has been our go-to spot for sake and sushi for years! They have a great selection of specialty rolls. My favorite part is that they use rice paper instead of seaweed on most of their specialty rolls. The service is always fantastic. They have a private party room that we use for large groups. The bar area is nice and so is the main restaurant area. My last review for here was written 10 years ago, so you know they been slinging solid food for lots of years. And we love that for them!!! read more

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One of the best spots for Asian cuisine in Charleston. It might be my favorite in West Ashley. I've been here a few times and never had an issue with the service. It's kinda small and easy to drive by, but come inside and you'll have a great meal. read more

Love this place. Ive been looking for a sushi restaurant and Zen is wonderful. Everything delicious, service wonderful. A little pricey, a few items I would have tried if not for price. But, I will be back. And I am so happy yo have found "Zen." read more

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I have come here a few times to meet a friend for lunch and it's been consistent and good! I am always happy to come back! read more

Zen Asian Fusion - Sesame chicken - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Zen is on of our favorite sushi place located in West Ashley. This family owned restaurant has been our favorite lunch and dinner spot. The ambience of this place is like typical sushi place with dim light and relax atmosphere. The waiters often check on us and make sure our drinks refill and brought the empty plate off our table. We love their kraken rolls, salmon, and spicy girl rolls. Their sashimi always fresh and their asian food is good as well. Their salad and miso soup also our family's favorite. We recommend this place if you are in the mood of sushi and other asian/Chinese food. read more

One thing that I love about my friends is the fact they do not question it when I take pictures of their food but I forgot what they ordered. The food was delicious! My friends loved their sushi and my fried rice was on point. The waitress was one of the best I have ever had in my life. She was like a ninja refilling drinks without us noticing and promptly asking if we wanted refills on alcohol. They have a private room, which I did not know until I used the restroom. I want to go back to take advantage of the room sometime. The restroom was clean but they only had soap on one side of the double sinks so I had to reach across my friend to get soap. All-in-all I would recommend this location to a friend:) read more

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This is our favorite Japanese restaurant in the Charleston area by far!!! Fairly close to the airport so it's a great open when we land and are hungry! Everything here is perfect. They really go the extra mile with the little things treat mean a lot. It's spotless, service is great, portions are a nice size, even with the great lunch specials! Can't say enough good things about this place! Also, great parking lot read more

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The food was excellent. The waiter was very attentive. It was an easy walk from our hotel.

As a longtime patron of Zen Asian Fusion, but a first time reviewer, I choose to peruse the one star reviews before sharing my opinions. This is based on my half dozen mostly lunch/late afternoon visits during 2025. We have never encountered a meal that might be considered substandard. The food always comes out quick, hot and fresh. The waitstaff, food runners and bussers are competent and friendly. While I normally dine off their regular menu, guests I have entertained have ordered sushi--and have consistently praised the quality and attention to detail. While I am not much of a sushi fan (I'll have an occasional Philadelphia roll), I am impressed with the fanciful, creative presentation of some of the choices. On the other hand, parking can be somewhat of a hassle if it is crowded. Be aware though they usually have some parking spaces available around the rear of the establishment--but you may have to circle the block to access it. And, yeah, the manager appears to be somewhat of a grump, but who and I to judge? And, well, if you have to visit the mens room during your visit, you'll find a clean and fresh environment to take care of your business. I've had to use some pretty nasty ones around here, so I think that is worth mentioning. When I am in West Ashley, Zen Asian Fusion is always on my radar. I'll keep going again and again--or unless I have a run-in with Mr Grumpy McGrumperson. read more

Alana was my server. She was fabulous. She ensured my daughter had practice chopsticks and cherries for her Shirley temple. She managed all the orders and allergies perfectly. We've come here many times before and she's been the best server we've had. read more

If you're a sushi lover--or even just sushi-curious--Zen Asian Fusion is a must-visit. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and tastefully designed, striking a perfect balance between traditional Japanese elegance and modern comfort. read more

Zen Asian Fusion - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Amazing! We had a great surface and the food was high quality. Huge rolls! A bit pricey but worth it for a splurge because the food is so good. Love the romantic atmosphere! read more

5-17-24 Lunch On my way to Mount Pleasant to go food shopping so stopped here for lunch first. I love sushi and this was on My way and had great Yelp reviews. Once I arrived it has a nice parking lot out front to accommodate all its customers. Note the parking lot was packed. Once inside I was promptly greeted and lead to a booth. The waitress must be used to customers needing a quick lunch so she was there eager to take my order. I asked for the lunch menu as they had given me a couple of them. I had water with lemon as well as the crunchy tuna roll and California roll. Thought that was a good start. The portion size was generous and after eating what I had ordered that was plenty. I prompted got the check and paid. Prices were very good for the quality of the food and excellent service. Would definitely come back again to investigate further all their other menu options. read more

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I love getting sushi door dash from here. It's fresh and delicious. They have three rolls for under $20. Cute spot, highly recommend

As always exceptional food. Great service, me and my always sit at the sushi bar and watch the magic happen The sushi chefs are really friendly. Always a fun time and great sushi. read more

Visited for happy hour a few months ago. Service was good and food was decent. It was not what I expected.

I have to be honest. The space is nice, the staff is friendly. We were seated quickly and the server was at our table promptly. They had a young man constantly circling to refill water. Our server was very nice. Food was prepared quickly and accurate. My partner ordered sushi, soup, and a drink. Said the roll was good and it was definitely presented well. I ordered the tempura chicken and vegetables - I changed my mind at the last minute and REALLY wish I hadn't. I was not expecting the chicken and the veggies to both be tempura friend - just the veggies. Literally nothing had any flavor whatsoever. The veggies were bland, the chicken was bland, and even the dipping sauce had absolutely no flavor. I was so disappointed in my meal. I would consider going back to try something else, but will never order the tempura again, that's for sure! read more

Horrible ....they use tap water or something that takes like its toxic.... in the ice tea and their water Crappy food watered down no flavor bland ... Just discussing. We asked for a spicy hot dish ...the cooks did not have a clue . RIP off read more

Zen has been a go to place for me for years. They have great sushi and drinks! My favorite rolls are the San Rittenberg, rock n roll and west ashley roll. I have tried a number of their sushi rolls over the year and they never disappoint. They also have these great appetizers. My favorites are the rock shrimp tempura. Amazing sauce! And the salmon wraps. 10 out 10 read more

Zen Asian Fusion - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I wouldn't categorize this as five star but definitely the best takeout Asian food in West Ashley. They have quite a big restaurant inside with a full size bar. The menu is mixed between American/Asian and sushi. The sesame chicken was cooked perfectly and the service is extremely fast. They do have a good size parking lot and there is never a lack of customers. read more

Don't waste your money! This place has been going downhill consistently! I ordered delivery via UberEats 2x beef lo mein, $67. They were not up front with the total amount or else I would have never ordered it. That's not on the restaurant though. The food was absolutely flavorless. Noodles and beef were just cooked in oil and thrown into the containers. Everything was so greasy. No sauce at all! It was extremely disappointing and I sure won't order from them again. It's so sad because this restaurant used to be so good but sadly not anymore. I can't even eat my meal. My stomach is turning from just two bites. read more

Zen Asian Fusion - Beef Lo Mein - No Vegetables - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I usually never leave reviews, but this was ridiculous... I came here tonight to get dinner with my wife, but after we ordered our food didn't come out how we expected it; instead of giving us a refund or at least trying to do something about it they said that there was nothing that they could do. On top of that my server was very disrespectful to me. I don't know what his name was but he had short brown hair, a tattoo on his right wrist. I am extremely disappointed and recommend that you do not dine here! read more

This place is incredible!! I've been here atleast 20 times, dine in & take out. Equally as delicious. Try the tuna dumplings, all the sushi appetizers are delicious! Can't go wrong with the holy moly roll if you like deep fried! Hands down best sushi restaurant in West Ashley! read more

Zen never disappoints... always consistently good... and service is great! We always arrive early at this popular restaurant!!

The service was not nice and the food was mid at best. Probably won't come back would not recommend!

I recommend this place for solid meal. Was surprised to see it was packed inside on Xmas eve. We sat at the sushi bar. Wifey ordered sushi and I had shrimp and broccoli. Jumbo shrimp, yum. Good service. Nice job y'all. read more

Zen is Ol'reliable. It's been there for years and hasn't lost much in terms of quality. I've probably been there more than 20 times. Very consistent and very tasty. The staff is always professional and accommodating. The place has a nice feel. If want a very solid sushi spot, they have you covered. The fried rice is The only negatives would be to get the salad dressing on the side. It always comes out drenched and the Sapporo's are WAY over priced. $14.00 for a can? Huh? read more

Place was super busy for a Tuesday night which reassured us this was a good pick and it was! Surprisingly we were seated immediately. The chairs were comfy and the lighting was just enough that you could see well and be relaxed. I was pleasantly surprised to find they served Coke products too. My daughter had the house white. We started with lettuce wraps which were phenomenal. Everything was finely diced and then cooked well with turning to mush. The seasoning was on point as were the crispy and fresh lettuce cups. We both enjoyed them so much we almost ordered more but decided to try some other dishes instead. The sex in the city roll was so fresh and packed full of tempura eel, spicy tuna and avocado topped with lobster salad and caviar wrapped in pink soy paper! Not only was it stunning, it tasted amazing. Then we also got Mongolian beef which was really good and tender too. But, the chicken lettuce wraps were so good, I just wanted more! Will definitely eat here again and try different things. They do give you real chopsticks, not the bamboo disposable ones and also have silverware upon request. The service was impeccable and our waiter was attentive in just the right way. read more

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This was my second time visiting and I was even more impressed than I was the first visit and that visit was hard to beat. I came on a Sunday afternoon and there was no waiting and we were seated and served right away. The server (sorry I didn't get her name) was very friendly and on top of checking on us and keeping the drinks filled. We ordered edamame and sushi appetizers. For our main dish we both got the teriyaki chicken with fried rice (extra charge but worth it). You actually get two chicken breast so I ordered a second side of fried rice to go to eat with the second one. I am absolutely making this our Asian "spot". read more

Zen Asian Fusion - Teriyaki chicken with fried rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Love the vibe and ambiance at Zen . Service is always great . Like that they offer healthy options . If you follow a low carb lifestyle, they offer two sushi rolls that do not use rice : the fitness roll - Salmon, White Tuna, Tuna, Lettuce, Avocado, Japanese Seaweed Salad, wrapped in Cucumber topped with Caviar. Wasabi Yuzu Sauce on the side. The Yum Yum roll - Spicy Crunchy Tuna, Avocado, White Tuna, Tobbiko, Soybean Wrap Topped with Tuna, Avocado and White Tuna. Served with Honey Wasabi and Wasabi Mustard. I tried the fitness roll this visit and while I appreciate the execution , the roll just kinda fell flat for me due to the difficulty in eating it ; all the fillings just fell out and forget using chopsticks to handle it. Also , the taste was just okay . I will try the Yum Yum roll on the next visit ! The seared ahi tuna salad was great though ! Fresh Mixed Greens topped with slices of Seared Yellowfin tuna, glazed with Honey Wasabi Cream & Balsamic Dressing. The wasabi cream was delicious! I would definitely reorder this salad on a future visit Parking : free parking lot read more

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First time here. I ordered the wonton soup and the chicken lo mein. The soup was bland, wontons were ok. Lo mein was a big portion. Loved that but then I tried it and was disappointed. It also lacked depth. Chicken was cut in the weirdest pieces. Some were small like a penny size and others were long skinny strips. It was abnormal, and it was chewy. Overall I did not like the food and will not be back. read more

Disappointing after all we had read. Service was incredibly slow - they came with our drinks after we ate. We sat at the sushi bar and the chefs gave us our sushi that we could see sitting there for 30 minutes. There was no taste - I ordered tuna tartare - they use Kirkland chips - no taste until I dipped it in soy sauce. I ordered ikura with quail egg - a little too much egg white running down. We could see the rolls - be warned many are huge - not bite size. My husband has the steak tataki which was tiny and too sweet - no spicy. He also ordered the spicy crunchy salmon roll which wasn't spicy, crunchy and didn't taste like salmon - but it was round! We will not come back. 1 star given since it looks like nothing on the outside and they did a good job in the inside. Tip - if you eat at sushi bar expect wait staff to reach over you to get plates... Throughout your dinner.. We are still waiting for our check and the person next to us at the sushi bar just killed a bug in front of the sushi chefs. Yuck.. took off that atmosphere star! Apparently they can't run a metal credit card so we have been waiting for 15 minutes to leave! read more

Zen Asian Fusion - Sushi bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Never judge a book by it's cover is the perfect phrase for Zen Asian Fusion. It's outer exterior makes it looks like any other regular Asian restaurant but inside is a totally different story. We took a friend out who will be moving to Florida for a new position in education. He loves Asian food and we felt this would be a great place for him to try. The atmosphere is great and the staff is very friendly. There is so much on the menu it can make it hard to decide at times. We started with some appetizers of lettuce wraps, Asian wings, shrimp and veggie tempura, and sushi...I forget which kind. I ordered the house special (chick, beef, and shrimp) udon noodles, while my friends dined on pineapple shrimp fried rice, the house special angel hair pasta, and pepper steak. All great choices! We washed it all down with some Zen Mai Tais. Everyone enjoyed their meal and we enjoyed tasting each other's for future reference. I want to give a shout-out to our waiter, Matthew. A very sharp young man who was very attentive and was just overall great! So if you're looking for a good mix of Asian cuisine, be sure to give Zen Asian Fusion a try. read more

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Very pricy. 15$ lunch specials. 10$ Asian import kirin beer. nice ambiance with comfortable subdued lighting. very clean restroom. Very happy staff. Large sushi bar and plenty of seating. Lots of Asian choices from Japanese to Thai. Not sure what country I chose but probably just American/Asian fusion. Getting the password for WiFi was a bit of a challenge. Got sweet and sour/spicy a little stir fry with vegetables and no rice. Pretty tasty, vegetables not over cooked. A comfortable safe choice for anyone that hasn't actually had good Asian cuisine overseas. Only drawback is no option for keto only eaters as I could get no substitute for the rice offered but in wanted. For this price I should have gotten something. read more

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