japanese bistro zen 禅


dragon88
4
3 yıl önce
customs street west
i hadn't been here before and we really enjoyed it.
they could have used one more service staff but the service was still very good.
the decor was great as was the atmosphere and the food was good to very good although the quality of the sashimi could be improved. i do eat sashimi often so i am used to fresher fish.
the desserts were very nice. overall, recommended!
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annie
3
3 yıl önce
customs street west
went there for dinner on last friday with my family, it was my first visit and surprisingly it wasn’t too busy on a friday night. polite staffs and traditional japanese decor. food was pretty average tbh, we have ordered the sushi roll, sashimi platter, crispy squid, oyster platter and scotch fillet. sashimi was really fresh, scotch fillet was perfectly cooked. sushi roll was kinda bland to me, not flavourful enough. overall experience was not too bad, in terms of value i’d say kinda pricey and they do not have many options on the menu.
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shonya
2
3 yıl önce
customs street west
such a shame that the new owners have altered the iconic menu and stripped away what used to make the place so special.

industry zen used to be an exciting, theatrical dining experience, showcasing quality ingredients served with flair and atmosphere.

now with a reduced, boring and stereotypical menu, only one option for warm sake (unbranded/no region stated), a changed to how the reckon chips are served (why?), and overall disappointment, i sadly will likely never go back.

the staff were very hospitable, which was the only positive that i can come up with.
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manz
3
4 yıl önce
customs street west
rating 3.0 moody looking from the outside, it’s hard to tell that it’s open and trading inside. a bit theatric in the food presentation, the umeshu was served in a lopsided glass with ball ice, and they torch-charred the eel sushi right in front of you as they’re served on your table. unfortunately it was a bit average on the food quality, where it counted. not necessarily bad, but the sushi rice was bit dried & hard, the seaweed salad was bit over dressed. did enjoy the lamb leg robata though.
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joel
2
4 yıl önce
customs street west
disappointing! i was really surprised to see that the chefs are japanese, as the food is unfortunately adapted to suit joe public, and as such suffers for it. not at all like authentic japanese food, which could be mitigated if it was supposed to be "fusion". however it is not, it's just japanese food that isn't very good.
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becky
3
4 yıl önce
customs street west
came here to try their american express restaurant month menu. a disappoint experience. three course for $68. the portion was tiny. yhe service was ok. dinning environment is average.
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pig
5
4 yıl önce
customs street west
best place to date with your newly-made friend if you happen to have terrible outfit today or too rush to wear your make-up. because it can be super dark inside even at day time.

sashimi was extremely good. we order the share combo ($34 approx.) and i felt like tasting the whole ocean. we got fresh raw oyster, prawn, and different types of fish, little bit of everything. they were pretty well presented. were carefully put into separate small containers or baskets.

we came here for second time it didn't fail us. had japanese king fish for sashimi combo! and staffs are really considerate and helpful. what they recommended surprised me a lot.
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arianaaa
3
4 yıl önce
customs street west
staff were very friendly and accommodating.
the quality of the food was alright but was definitely expecting a bit more for the price.
restaurant lighting was a tad too dark for my liking but service was very good overall.
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vegesaur
1
4 yıl önce
customs street west
as the only vegetarian in my group i ordered seperate food to everyone else, who all shared various meat & seafood dishes. i ordered soy beans, veggie tempura, and tofu. the beans were basic, the tempura was ok (however they battered calery...and it was tough celery), and the tofu was barely cooked (cold, soggy, watery). i got very sick from food poisoning about 3/4 hours later, so it must have been the undercooked tofu. i was sober driving, so it was definitely not from drinking. it was not a nice experience, and i will never be going back there.
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queena
3
4 yıl önce
customs street west
nice atmosphere and great staff here. the food here is nice here but i feel like it is a bit overpriced for what you get. portions are quite small. we had to order quite a bit in order to feel full and satisfied. the sushi rolls were nice but 4 pcs for $11 is quite pricey. sashimi was quite thinly sliced as well. 

i thought the teriyaki salmon would come out with a side of steamed rice, which made it less appetizing considering how much teriyaki sauce was on the salmon pieces - it was very salty and i had to break apart the sushi rolls so that i could use the rice to 'dilute' the saltiness of the salmon. 

also ordered the 'matcha iced green tea' and it wasn't anything special or nice. it wasn't the best ice green tea i've had for sure.
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courtney
5
5 yıl önce
customs street west
industry zen has been a big part of my life since i was a little girl.. it’s a family favourite and we always eat waaay too much and have a jolly time. my go to dishes are the harumaki spring rolls, hot and crispy with a prawn and cheese filling 🤤, gyoza, chicken karaage, cha-han fried rice, katsu chicken (so big and crispy), beef tataki, prawns with yum yum and a chocolate fondue if i have any room left 😘.
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belaina
4
5 yıl önce
customs street west
when it comes to japanese cuisine this guys are pretty good.
the best sashimi, rolls and plump wine in cbd
food presentation is a class. love the design of the place and menus.
the only thing i would recommend to pay attention it’s the service. sometimes they can be slow even though the restaurant it’s not full.
still would go back if i want to have a nice japanese dinner.
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ludwig
5
5 yıl önce
customs street west
absolutely fantastic all round - highly recommendable and a fantastic experience. service spot on - food incredible, presentation spectacular. excellent restaurant and will be back again and again.
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lovetaozi0303
1
5 yıl önce
customs street west
very bad dining experience. there was no air conditioner in the restaurant. it was so hot in there. the service was horrible. i don’t understand why the rates was so high at 4.3? we ordered steak and there was no knife and fork served? the waitress just left the food on the table without taking the plate out? very bad experience. and will not come again. definitely not recommend to others! the manager should really think of how to improve the service!
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r
3
5 yıl önce
customs street west
the a5 graded wagyu was clearly not a5 (see pics). simply put...its average japanese food with overly decorated plating arrangements. we tried many dishes to get a very good idea of the menu overall. slightly dissapointed.
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