Zen’s Sushi Express

4.7 (37 reviews)

Japanese, Poke, Sushi Bars

Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Kelli A.

We have been coming here since Zen's opened. We have enjoyed sushi for decades, eaten all over the country and gone to every highly rated sushi place in our area where most serve American style rolls smothered in an overabundance of toppings to appeal to the American penchant for the theatrical that believes more is more. But there is no better, fresher or sweeter salmon or more perfect rice than we have found at Zen's. When fish can shine on its own, you have found something worth going back to again and again. Great service, kind and friendly family who know their customers well. If you like quality and simple authenticity, look no further.

Matthew W.

My daughter and I had lunch here a little while back. Let me start by saying the staff are amazingly friendly. I felt like someone was personally making sushi for me. We had the crispy shrimp roll, spicy salmon roll, and the crispy crab inari. This is honestly some of the best sushi I've had in the area. My favorite by far was the inari, and this is from someone who normally doesn't eat tofu. It is a must try. The price point is good, and again, the service is excellent. I will definitely be back.

Rich A.

This is a new sushi place in a former Subway sandwich shop. They make the sushi fresh while you wait. Rolls come with ten pieces, so it only takes couple to fill you up. They stick to the most "common" types of rolls. I'm sure this helps in keeping costs down. We had a tempura shrimp roll and a Philly roll. Both were well made.

The best sushi and the best owner!!! I go here everytime for sushi!!!always a clean and happy environment

Lisa M.

This is a welcome option for sushi in the Tri-Cities area. Since our beloved nearby place closed we have been trying all the sushi restaurants but not finding a favorite. We were happy to order from this new business run by a local family. They were friendly on the phone and in person. They answered right away and the order was made quickly. They told us how they make everything fresh everyday and stressed the importance of that, which we appreciate! The rolls definitely hit the spot! We will definitely be back to try more!

Josh S.

Great! Service was nice, food was made fresh. Tasted great and fresh. Room to sit in and eat, had good music.

Peggy L.

This place is AMAZING. I was in Geneva and looking for some restaurants and came across a Tiktok of the owners nephew recommending it and the nigiri looked so good we had to make a stop. The owner was so nice and recommended bubble tea which wasn't in the menu. We got mango and I love any boba that bursts in your mouth 10/10 chugged it. The salmon was amazing too so fresh so great. Love this quick concept utilizing an old subway location and it makes sense. You need to grab this place even if it's just a quick to go order. I honestly ate this all on my ride home.

Great sushi! Awesome owners! The ingredients were very fresh. The prices were really good.

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Lexy S.

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SO GOOD. so fresh, so yummy, easy and convenient. Love this place so much and the people are so nice. HIGHLY recommend!!! read more

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Scot G.

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The sushi was okay. Nothing special, not bad but nothing to drive me back. The salmon was inconsistent, some pieces were way better than others. For a quick bit at lunch it would work, but I wouldn't go out of my way. read more

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Steve A.

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Got some sushi from this place in Geneva that makes it real fast. It may not be the ideal way to make sushi but it's not for those wanting authentic quality. Zen's Sushi Express has a name that sounds like trouble. Maybe like one will be meditating on the toilet after eating it. This wasn't as bad as expected, and there were no guttural problems. Choosing this as a place to get sushi is some kind of an idea. It's understandable because it's much better prices. There's people wanting to try sushi but they won't want to go to those fancy places and get some exquisite stuff. Actually there's much better places than here and it's about the same prices. There's places that have pretty cheap lunch specials. Anyway, it's pretty much beginner level sushi here. It's about $7 for the fruit tea. Has many to choose from including kiwi. It's about $6 for the Avocado Roll. This is a basic one with rice and seaweed. Has sushi for those on a budget, and for those in a hurry. It's closed Mondays. The quality actually is better than expected, and there's plenty of choices for vegans and vegetarians. read more

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Kelli A.

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We have been coming here since Zen's opened. We have enjoyed sushi for decades, eaten all over the country and gone to every highly rated sushi place in our area where most serve American style rolls smothered in an overabundance of toppings to appeal to the American penchant for the theatrical that believes more is more. But there is no better, fresher or sweeter salmon or more perfect rice than we have found at Zen's. When fish can shine on its own, you have found something worth going back to again and again. Great service, kind and friendly family who know their customers well. If you like quality and simple authenticity, look no further. read more

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Pat R.

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Great food at a great price. We frequent Zens and consistently get special #1. The owners are great people. Super inviting, friendly and helpful. read more

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Matthew W.

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My daughter and I had lunch here a little while back. Let me start by saying the staff are amazingly friendly. I felt like someone was personally making sushi for me. We had the crispy shrimp roll, spicy salmon roll, and the crispy crab inari. This is honestly some of the best sushi I've had in the area. My favorite by far was the inari, and this is from someone who normally doesn't eat tofu. It is a must try. The price point is good, and again, the service is excellent. I will definitely be back. read more

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Rachel P.

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Have ordered from here several times now and they're consistently great! The employees (think they're the owners, actually) are SO nice. I've had rolls and poke bowels and everything is fresh and tasty. Importantly, I think the rice is the right consistency. Have had sushi from other area places that just didn't seem "right" to me. Very easy to order online and the pickups are right as scheduled. Prices are totally fair as well. My local go-to! read more

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Great staff and amazing fresh sushi loved it here glad I stopped in on my lunch break!

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Rowena R.

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We decided to try this place after seeing a social media post. Food was great! One of the best Japanese restaurants we have been to. We eat sushi all the time and we can tell they use only the freshest high quality ingredients. The owner was very welcoming and made sure we enjoyed ourselves. We will definitely be back! read more

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Rich A.

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This is a new sushi place in a former Subway sandwich shop. They make the sushi fresh while you wait. Rolls come with ten pieces, so it only takes couple to fill you up. They stick to the most "common" types of rolls. I'm sure this helps in keeping costs down. We had a tempura shrimp roll and a Philly roll. Both were well made. read more

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Alyson A.

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The best sushi and the best owner!!! I go here everytime for sushi!!!always a clean and happy environment read more

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Lisa M.

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This is a welcome option for sushi in the Tri-Cities area. Since our beloved nearby place closed we have been trying all the sushi restaurants but not finding a favorite. We were happy to order from this new business run by a local family. They were friendly on the phone and in person. They answered right away and the order was made quickly. They told us how they make everything fresh everyday and stressed the importance of that, which we appreciate! The rolls definitely hit the spot! We will definitely be back to try more! read more

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Kelly A.

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Food and employees were fantastic! Very family friendly. Husband was interested in trying something new but ended up ordering something else. They brought him a free sample of the other item to try. read more

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Josh S.

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Great! Service was nice, food was made fresh. Tasted great and fresh. Room to sit in and eat, had good music. read more

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Peggy L.

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This place is AMAZING. I was in Geneva and looking for some restaurants and came across a Tiktok of the owners nephew recommending it and the nigiri looked so good we had to make a stop. The owner was so nice and recommended bubble tea which wasn't in the menu. We got mango and I love any boba that bursts in your mouth 10/10 chugged it. The salmon was amazing too so fresh so great. Love this quick concept utilizing an old subway location and it makes sense. You need to grab this place even if it's just a quick to go order. I honestly ate this all on my ride home. read more

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Shayne B.

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Owners are so nice and friendly. Sushi is tasty and fresh. Bubble teas are great. Can't go wrong by stopping here

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Scott B.

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Great sushi! Awesome owners! The ingredients were very fresh. The prices were really good. read more

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Natalia B.

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I think that it's really creative that they kept the old subway layout it's nice to see how they make the sushi. This is honestly the best place in Geneva to get sushi, this is a no bullshit type place. HUGE portions, you get what you pay for 100% And the couple that operates here are so nice. read more

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Sarah O.

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How am I just finding out about this place?! What a GEM. Fresh, made to order sushi, and they have INARI! Very friendly staff, I was warmly welcomed. Super impressed and now super excited to go back. Absolutely delicious. read more

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Deb M.

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Friendly, very helpful with gluten free items. Also, going to make more items. Food is fresh to order and so yummy! Prices are fantastic too. read more

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Bauer H.

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Amazing food and even better service, staff is super friendly and even remembered me from 8 months prior the last time I went. Love this place!!! read more

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Michael G.

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Great food. Fresh & tasty. Couple who run the place are very sweet. I'll definitely be coming back for more!

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Adam L.

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This is a great little mom and pop shop on the east side of Geneva. We got takeout from here for the first time last night, and it definitely will not be the last time. The food was well prepared and delicious, the prices are very reasonable, and everything was ready for us to pick up within 15 minutes of us submitting the order online. Definitely recommend! read more

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Sara T.

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Ordered through their web site and picked up on Friday. Good thing I walked in when I did as they had just handed my take out to another guest...he was lingering around and when I gave my name the lady called the guy back to the counter and he clearly had my order. Just ordered spicy California roll and spicy tuna roll. Both very good. Serving size was large and got me through 2 meals. I'll definitely order here again. They do have seating and you can order and wait. read more

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Marco D.

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Great service. Food was fresh, light and delicious. Definitely will be coming back to try the other items on their menu.

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Dan D.

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Very good sushi! Great service and prices were very reasonable. High recommend you try!

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Chris B.

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Ordered all sushi through DoorDash. No chopsticks included. This shouldn't have to be an extra request

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M. M.

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Nice go to sushi joint in Geneva. Owners are very nice and professional. We will be repeat customers. Thank you Zen Sushi Express.

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Deborah G.

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They are so nice here. And the food is always 100% fresh!! Service is fast too! Everything made on the spot while you wait!

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Nan G.

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Stopped in here last Saturday evening. Place is immaculate which I live to see. Ordered 1 bowl & 2 rolls. Everything was so fresh & delish. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Marlen Z.

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Ordered the Crunchy Shrimp roll and it was delicious. I am looking forward to trying more of their food.

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Karen P.

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I've been passing the place for a while, and I'm so glad to have finally tried it. Tasty sushi, easy online ordering, fast pickup, and an extremely reasonable price for sushi lunch for one. I will definitely return. read more

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Terry M.

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My first visit to Zen's was today and I'll definitely be returning. They made my unagi roll while I waited (a very short wait) and it was the best I've ever had! First time having a rice cake too--yum! Be sure to grab one to go. Very welcoming restaurant and staff read more

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James C.

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Awesome fast friendly and fresh! It's perfect there. The inari is my favorite. Everyone should go!

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Dee W.

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My visit and the ambiance is so inviting. Staff very cordial and answered questions I had. I really enjoyed the seaweed salad and I will be back! Grandkids enjoyed it more than I did! Thank you. read more

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Phoned in an order for a spicy tuna roll, a California roll, and a seaweed salad, and picked it up 10 minutes later. The food was delicious, reasonably priced, and generously portioned. We will definitely go back. read more

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April D.

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The small shop was inviting, clean and organized with a tasty assortment of sushi and poke bowls. I love that there are fresh to go options available. Once my family was home and enjoyed our food, we regretted not buying more since the food was delicious. I'm so happy there is this gem in Geneva! read more

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More info about Zen’s Sushi Express

1459 E State St
Geneva, IL 60134
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(331) 248-0282
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Hours

What time does Zen’s Sushi Express open?

Zen’s Sushi Express opens at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Zen’s Sushi Express close?

Zen’s Sushi Express is closed on Monday.Zen’s Sushi Express closes at 8:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue-Sun 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Zen’s Sushi Express take credit cards?

Yes, Zen’s Sushi Express takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Zen’s Sushi Express have catering options?

Yes, Zen’s Sushi Express does have catering options.

Does Zen’s Sushi Express serve alcohol?

No, Zen’s Sushi Express does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Zen’s Sushi Express allow dogs?

No, Zen’s Sushi Express does not allow dogs.

Does Zen’s Sushi Express have TVs?

Yes, Zen’s Sushi Express has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Zen’s Sushi Express have outdoor seating?

No, Zen’s Sushi Express does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Zen’s Sushi Express have parking?

Yes, Zen’s Sushi Express has parking options.

Other Amenities

Does Zen’s Sushi Express have free WiFi?

Yes, Zen’s Sushi Express has free WiFi.

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Fast, Fresh and clean

History

Established in 2023.

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Back at my happy place and this time I brought the hubby. He gave it two thumbs up! We had both…read morenigiri and sashimi: toro, big eye tuna, yellowtail and red snapper. We also had a spicy tuna hand roll, crispy spicy tuna bites and hot green tea. We sat at the sushi bar and enjoyed seeing everything up front. Service is always wonderful. And the music was nice and the decor very nice.

Swordfish serves decent sushi from a big menu and earns a little extra on the atmosphere…read more We had dinner here on a random Monday and had a mixed experience. My Bento Box was DELICIOUS (sushi, tempura, nigiri) but a few of the specialty rolls we had were not such. Maybe it was because we were there on a Monday, maybe because we ordered wrong. Who knows! But the staff was friendly, the place was clean and inviting (although the bathroom had some sort of water problem - the floor was soaked and it was very humid) and the staff was pleasant. In fact, they apparently have balloon animals (swords) for the kids, which is fun. And they served the food with some dry ice "foggers" which, I don't care who you are, dry ice is always a hit. I'd be willing to give Swordfish another try if we find ourselves in the area and have a sushi craving.

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Sexy lady Martini and Ichiro whiskey

Deane's Market & Deli

For great deli sandwiches and soups look no further than Deane's when in Geneva. You order at the…read morecounter and your food is brought to your table. The vibe is farmhouse cozy. There are cute gift items and pantry goods to browse while you wait. I was able to get today's special grilled pastrami Rueben made on gluten free bread and it was delicious and had great quality meat. There is both street parking and a lot adjacent and it's walking distance from the train station. Restroom was clean and well stocked.

This is a cute deli and market located in Geneva Illinois offering homemade sandwiches,soups and…read moresalads. They also offer daily specials and GF items We each tried one of their sandwiches. I had their Italian Sub which was delicious with loads of meat. Their Italian dressing was amazing. My wife had their Daily Special..Hot Pastrami sandwich on GF bread. Sandwiches are made in house and brought to your table. They also offer takeout home meals ..all homemade. Can't wait to go back and try one of their soups, especially on a cold winter day.

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Bad Guy Bagels

4.2

(116 reviews)

0.9 mi

the freshest bagels and most delicious coffee! hoping they open more locations soon!!read more

I'm so grateful to fellow Yelp friends for pointing out this cozy bagel shop. I should have asked…read morewhere the name came from because I only saw good guys here. They have several flavors of gluten free bagels, squeal! The service is so welcoming and considerate about allergies. We shared a Bee Sting breakfast sandwich because this is how it is described on the menu "One of our most popular sandwiches! Egg, Cheddar Cheese, Crispy Bacon, Scallion Schmear, and Heaven's Hot Honey. You can't beat this combo!" Omg it was scrumptious! You can pre-order and drive thru to pick up or park in the adjacent lot and walk in. You can customize everything so check out their website ordering menu ahead of time. The coffee was really tasty too. There was a constant flow of patrons early on a Sunday morning. There are only two tables inside so we took our order to go. I'm already dreaming of what I'll try next and who I will bring with to enjoy these really delicious bagels in Geneva.

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