Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar
(617) 371-1230
21A Beacon St
(at Bowdoin Street)
Boston,
MA
02108
42.3579
-71.0631
Neighborhoods: Beacon Hill, Back Bay
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm
Fri 11:30am-11pm
Sat 12pm-11pm
Sun 12pm-10pm
Price:
$$
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In Short
Government Center workers with a hankering for sushi fill Zen's two levels to sample from a lengthy menu. Offbeat offerings include hamachi torch maki and spicy salmon salad hand rolls. Traditional Japanese items (noodle soups, teriyaki, tonkatsu) are also served. Hands-on diners can prepare their own entrees on a sizzling stone grill. Solo diners should stick to the ground level, with its sushi bar and TV, instead of the dated upstairs dining room.
User Reviews
seanshungry
November 03, 2008
so i work nearby and have come here for lunch recently looking for some good maki rolls. I have been about 3 times now, drawn in by the not quite outrageous prices. Each time I go here, i say to myself, well, i probably wont go back - but then I do, figuring I will give them one more try - maybe it's a fluke... Each time I have tried different maki rolls and lunch specials. The flavor has always been good, the service has always been great, the atmosphere is nice, and overall its a decent place. My problem is with the amount of actual fish that they use in the rolls. They seriously skimp out badly here. Instead of raising prices and giving you nice portion of fish w/in each roll they basically put the tiniest amount into each roll and try to trick you. Here is what they do - they cut it at a taper - so on the top of the roll, it looks like a nice healthy chunk, but then sure enough, flip if over, and there is no fish even showing on the bottom of the roll - 9 times out of 10. This is a cheap trick and i was willing to give them the benefit of the doubt and try it out a few times, but now 3 times in a row this has happened.... guess im going back to the sushi at whole foods
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odonnal
July 09, 2008
I was impressed with their presentation and quality in food the first time I went there with my husband. We ordered a few maki and sashimi for appt.and for our main course we got the Seabass and Zen fried rice. I hae to say when they bought out the seabass and fried rice we were shocked. The presentation was so stunning! not to the mention the seabass was perfect. It jus melted in my mouth. So we were craving for the wonderful food we had last month and decided to go back last week and i have to say we were very disappointed! I of course ordered the Seabass again and I have to say it was not good. The seabass was over cooked, the edges was burnt, and the presentation was sloppy. Overall the whole meal was not as I expected. I thought I have found a place that has good sushi AND kitchen food but i was wrong. i guess i'll only go there when i only want sushi.
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nyc_rn
March 10, 2008
My sister and I choose Zen when we are craving delicious, dependable sushi. It is reasonably priced for sushi, and always hits the spot! We love the Crazy Maki and the Spicy Tuna and Spicy Salmon rolls. The shumai (steamed) is a delicious and light appetizer... always a staple for us. Going back tonight... can't wait. I highly recommend Zen.
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The Extras:
Area residents can enjoy delivery for a $3 charge ($25 minimum order).
Save Money:
Bargain lunch specials average $10 and are served weekdays until 3:30pm.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
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Smoking Permitted:
No
