Zen Japanese Restaurant

4.9

475 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Japanese

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

Contemporary vision. Traditional roots. These are the qualities that highlight a dining experience at Zen Japanese Restaurant. A landmark on the West Vancouver dining scene for more than 30 years, Zen continues to thrive because of our unyielding commitment to using only the highest quality, sustainable ingredients and unmatched service. Enjoy edible art in a sleek, stylish dining room that offers magnificent sunsets. This is more than just a meal. It is a true culinary experience that is simply …. Zen.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Creative Japanese
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(604) 925-0667
Website
http://www.zenjapanese.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Nobu Ochi
Catering
We offer catering services ranging from simple take out orders to full on-site catering. Full catering menus are available upon request. Please contact the restaurant for further information.
Private party facilities
Zen can also be the perfect venue for your next corporate dinner party. Special occasions and private functions are also welcomed. Please contact the restaurant for further information regarding menu options.

Location
101 - 2232 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1K4
Neighborhood
West Vancouver
Cross street
22nd Street
Parking details
Ample street parking available.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Japanese Wagyu Beef Sushi (1pc)CA$12.95
Black cattle wagyu beef from Kagoshima prefecture. Served lightly seared with ponzu daikon and sea salt
Seafood ButteryakiCA$15.95
Zen's signature teppan grilled prawns and scallops
Spanish OctopusCA$22.95
tender Spanish octopus leg served with Japanese soy vinaigrette
Velvet TunaCA$25.95
lightly torched marinated Albacore tuna served with creamy fresh avocado, and crispy garlic
New Style SashimiCA$27.95
lightly torched slices of sockeye salmon and hamachi with chili & garlic infused olive and sesame oil
Sockeye Salmon Aburi BoxCA$24.95
6 pieces of lightly torched pressed sushi topped with pickled onions
Fried Avocado RollCA$19.95
fried avocado and mango roll topped with torched sockeye salmon and pickled onions
Zen CrabCA$32.95
fresh dungeness crab with an assortment of vegetables baked to perfection in a light creamy sauce
Steak And ShroomsCA$38.95
sliced striploin steak (medium-rare) served with our mushroom medley, sautéed in a savoury sauce
Lobster RollCA$32.95
mango, avocado, and cucumber roll with sesame soy paper topped with tempura lobster dill yuzu mayo
Prawn Daikon Taco (2pcs)CA$16.95
Selva black tiger prawn tempura, avocado cucumber and bell peppers on a daikon wrap with yuzu mayo
Tuna Tataki RollCA$25.95
albacore tuna tataki with marinated Asian slaw rolled in soy paper in sweet ponzu sauce
Ebi ChiliCA$22.95
crispy pieces of black tiger prawns with honey chili mayo served with organic greens
Crispy Rice TrioCA$25.95
crispy rice topped with sockeye salmon Albacore tuna, & Hokkaido scallop topped with honey yogurt
Prawn WontonsCA$19.95
crispy wonton wraps with wild Selva black tiger prawns, shiitake mushrooms, and caramelized onions with red pepper jam
Bao BunsCA$16.95
Zen karaage chicken and Asian slaw with chili mayo
Pacific RollCA$24.95
sockeye salmon, hokkaido scallop, crab, asparagus and shiitake mushroom, rolled with nori and rice paper, pan fried and served with jalapeno and shiso infused soy sauce

Zen Starts

Miso SoupCA$2.95
Ebi Dumpling SoupCA$12.95
Sunomono Noodle Salad
- KaniCA$15.95
- TakoCA$12.95
- EbiCA$8.95
- Vegetable (Plain)CA$6.95
Spinach Goma AeCA$8.95
Spinach OhitashiCA$8.95
Wakame SaladCA$8.95
EdamameCA$7.95
GyozaCA$9.95
Ebi DumplingsCA$12.95
homemade pan fried prawn dumplings
Asparagus Goma AeCA$13.95
House Green SaladCA$12.95
Tuna Tataki SaladCA$25.95
Agedashi TofuCA$8.95
Zen ShroomsCA$15.95
sautéed seasonal mixed mushrooms

Zen Shareables

Spicy SashimiCA$27.95
marinated in our house spicy sauce tuna, salmon, tuna & salmon
Tuna Goma AeCA$27.95
sesame soya marinated tuna
Tuna NutaCA$27.95
tuna with sweet miso vinaigrette
Yaki Soba / Yaki UdonCA$19.95
beef, chicken, tofu or veggie
- SeafoodCA$24.95
Garlic Short RibsCA$38.95
grilled marinated short ribs
Jalapeno HamachiCA$27.95
thinly sliced hamachi served with pickled jalapeno peppers, shiso leaf & garlic chips
Seafood MotoyakiCA$23.95
Zen Kara Age
- ChickenCA$19.95
- SquidCA$22.95
- CauliflowerCA$13.95
Chicken WingsCA$17.95
choice of plain, spicy hot or teriyaki
Chicken YakitoriCA$13.95
traditional grilled chicken on skewers
Jalapeno WrapsCA$12.95
crispy spring roll with prawn, fish paté, shiitake mushrooms and fresh jalapeno peppers
Tempura by the Piece
- Black Tiger PrawnCA$3.50
- VegetableCA$2.50
Prawn TempuraCA$24.50
7 black tiger prawns
- Sustainable Selva PrawnCA$27.95
Assorted TempuraCA$22.95
3 black tiger prawns and 5 vegetables
Vegetable TempuraCA$19.95
8 assorted fresh vegetables

Zen Entrées

Chicken TeriyakiCA$24.95
Wagyu Beef TeriyakiCA$29.95
Salmon TeriyakiCA$38.95
NY Steak TeriyakiCA$38.95
Seafood TeriyakiCA$38.95
Blue Fin Tuna TeriyakiCA$56.95
Udon In SoupCA$17.95
choice of chicken, beef or tempura
- SeafoodCA$22.95
Chef's Selection SushiCA$67.95
7 pieces of Zen specialty nigiri sushi and torched salmon sushi tower
Chef's Selection SashimiCA$69.95
our most fresh selections of the day
Zen Aburi Nigiri SetCA$31.95
5 pieces of Zen seared nigiri
Zen Chirashi SushiCA$56.95
assortment of Chef's selection sashimi on a bed of sushi rice
Unagi DonCA$34.95
barbecued freshwater eel on rice

Zen Original Rolls

Fried Jalapeno RollCA$19.95
spiced avocado & tuna with tempura jalapeno peppers, topped with serano pepper and chopped scallop
Crispy Beef RollCA$25.95
soy paper roll with sweet crispy beef, tossed Asian slaw and organic greens, served with creamy yuzu koshio sauce
Caterpillar RollCA$22.95
unagi roll topped with sliced avocado
Zen Pressed Boxed SushiCA$28.95
Blue Fin tuna and sockeye salmon 6 individually inspired Asian bites
Marine RollCA$25.95
dungeness crab, shrimp & avocado twice rolled in nori and egg crépe with wasabi spiked honey mayo
San Francisco RollCA$25.95
dungeness crab and cocktail shrimp wrapped in egg crépe
Speckled Scallop RollCA$23.95
soy paper roll with scallops, avocado, and asparagus, speckled with purple shiso dust
Oscar RollCA$25.95
tempura roll filled with shrimp, dungeness crab, cream cheese and masago, topped with spicy teriyaki sauce
Alaskan RollCA$22.95
mango california roll topped with sockeye salmon and avocado
East Meets West RollCA$25.95
dungeness crab, amaebi, sockeye salmon with scallops and topped with masago
Popcorn Shrimp RollCA$19.95
lightly fried cocktail shrimp with organic spring greens, marinated vegetables rolled with soy wrap
Hamachi Peak RollCA$20.95
yellowtail, shiso & green onions in a soy paper served tempura style with sweet soya reduction drizzle
Fish Taco RollCA$19.95
lettuce, tomato, avocado and tuna tempura wrapped in rice paper with sour cream and dill oil
Salmon Fire RollCA$19.95
asparagus tempura and avocado roll topped with torched sockeye salmon, scallop and serano pepper
Osaka RollCA$18.95
spicy tuna, avocado & cucumber roll topped with yam tempura
Hana MakiCA$16.95
seasoned albacore tuna topped with crunchy spices
Seawall RollCA$17.95
fresh vegetables and yam tempura rolled in egg crépe with mango sauce
Lighthouse RollCA$16.95
assorted vegetables and tofu rolled in soy paper topped with sweet sesame garlic ponzu
Kabocha RollCA$16.95
kabocha squash tempura and avocado in soy paper with mango vegetable salsa
Rainbow RollCA$24.95
our regular california roll topped with 7 kinds of seafood

Maki (Roll) Selections

Cucumber RollCA$6.95
Tuna RollCA$9.95
Salmon RollCA$9.95
Negi Toro RollCA$10.95
Negi Hamachi RollCA$10.95
Avocado RollCA$9.95
avocado and cucumber
Mango and Avocado RollCA$11.95
avocado and mango
Yam RollCA$10.95
avocado, cucumber & yam tempura
Vegetable RollCA$11.95
8 kinds of assorted vegetables
Special Vegetable RollCA$13.95
vegetable roll topped with yam tempura
Futo MakiCA$13.95
traditional Japanese makisushi
Unakyu RollCA$18.95
grilled unagi and cucumber
Dungeness Crab RollCA$22.95
avocado, cucumber & dungeness crab
California RollCA$11.95
avocado, cucumber and snow crab mix
Dynamite RollCA$11.95
2 pc black tiger prawn tempura roll
B.C. RollCA$11.95
organic greens, cucumber, kaiware, masago and barbecued salmon skin
Spicy Tuna RollCA$15.95
organic greens, cucumber, kaiware and spicy tuna mix
Spicy Salmon RollCA$15.95
organic greens, cucumber, kaiware and spicy salmon
Special Scallop RollCA$16.95
organic greens, cucumber, kaiware and chopped scallop & masago
Tuna and Avocado RollCA$15.95
Albacore tuna with avocado
Salmon and Avocado RollCA$15.95
Sockeye salmon with avocado
Beef Teriyaki RollCA$16.95
beef teriyaki and cucumber
Chicken Teriyaki RollCA$16.95
chicken teriyaki and cucumber

What 475 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Vancouver / British Columbia
Japanese
Vancouver Suburbs
Best Overall
Vancouver Suburbs
Best Food
Vancouver Suburbs
Best Service
Vancouver Suburbs
Best Ambiance
Vancouver Suburbs
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zen Japanese Restaurant in West Vancouver is celebrated for its "outstanding" sushi and "exceptional" service. Guests rave about the "innovative cuisine" and "superb" ambiance. Though slightly pricey, it offers "superior food" quality and a "delightful" dining experience. It's a "must-visit" for those seeking authentic Japanese flavors and hospitality.

475 Reviews

K
Keith
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Wonderful, attentive service, great food. Expensive.
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Shirley
Hawaii
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you Rebecca— you are a delight! Service and food was excellent!! Thank you for the special treatment as always.
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Nairn
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is the BEST par none There is not another that comes close
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Janine
Vancouver
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food. Always enjoy Zen. Local for us but we always enjoy
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barbara
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently the best elevated Japanese dining experience on the North Shore and friendly, professional service
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Susanne
Vancouver
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We basically asked the waitress to order for us and the food was amazing! The flavours are unique and so delicious!
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Peter
Vancouver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, fabulous service and a delight to introduce visitors to sophistícated Japanese food.
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Mark
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You will never get salmon sashimi like this anywhere in the world
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ailve
Vancouver
113 reviews
vip
5.0
113 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a lovely meal , 6 of us on the patio with no other tables too close …..the service was just wonderful , the food delicious ! The lychee martinis were a bit hit, so were the stuffed zucchini flowers ( we had 2 each …) then the ebi wontons, aburi salmon, Osaka roll etc etc The staff here are so pleasant and professional, it’s always our first choice of a North Shore restaurant to bring visiting family ……thank you !
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Johnny
Vancouver
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The food was good, enough. The place seemingly attracts a lot of tourists so they tend to get busy and the service staff, and kitchen can’t keep up. The chef and kitchen staff are Japanese, so you’re getting authentic sushi with many creative and designer rolls. Best advice is to stick with the tried and true so you won’t get disappointed.
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FAQs

Zen Japanese Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 925-0667.

Zen Japanese Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 475 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

101 - 2232 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1K4

Additional information

Cross street
22nd Street
Neighborhood
West Vancouver
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Creative Japanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Ample street parking available.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nobu Ochi
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.zenjapanese.ca/
Phone number
(604) 925-0667
Catering
We offer catering services ranging from simple take out orders to full on-site catering. Full catering menus are available upon request. Please contact the restaurant for further information.
Private party facilities
Zen can also be the perfect venue for your next corporate dinner party. Special occasions and private functions are also welcomed. Please contact the restaurant for further information regarding menu options.

Zen Japanese Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Zen Featured Menu Selections

Japanese Wagyu Beef Sushi (1pc)CA$12.95

Seafood ButteryakiCA$15.95

Spanish OctopusCA$22.95

Velvet TunaCA$25.95

New Style SashimiCA$27.95

Sockeye Salmon Aburi BoxCA$24.95

Fried Avocado RollCA$19.95

Zen CrabCA$32.95

Steak And ShroomsCA$38.95

Lobster RollCA$32.95

Prawn Daikon Taco (2pcs)CA$16.95

Tuna Tataki RollCA$25.95

Ebi ChiliCA$22.95

Crispy Rice TrioCA$25.95

Prawn WontonsCA$19.95

Bao BunsCA$16.95

Pacific RollCA$24.95

Zen Starts

Miso SoupCA$2.95

Ebi Dumpling SoupCA$12.95

Sunomono Noodle Salad

Spinach Goma AeCA$8.95

Spinach OhitashiCA$8.95

Wakame SaladCA$8.95

EdamameCA$7.95

GyozaCA$9.95

Ebi DumplingsCA$12.95

Asparagus Goma AeCA$13.95

House Green SaladCA$12.95

Tuna Tataki SaladCA$25.95

Agedashi TofuCA$8.95

Zen ShroomsCA$15.95

Zen Shareables

Spicy SashimiCA$27.95

Tuna Goma AeCA$27.95

Tuna NutaCA$27.95

Yaki Soba / Yaki UdonCA$19.95

Garlic Short RibsCA$38.95

Jalapeno HamachiCA$27.95

Seafood MotoyakiCA$23.95

Zen Kara Age

Chicken WingsCA$17.95

Chicken YakitoriCA$13.95

Jalapeno WrapsCA$12.95

Tempura by the Piece

Prawn TempuraCA$24.50

Assorted TempuraCA$22.95

Vegetable TempuraCA$19.95

Zen Entrées

Chicken TeriyakiCA$24.95

Wagyu Beef TeriyakiCA$29.95

Salmon TeriyakiCA$38.95

NY Steak TeriyakiCA$38.95

Seafood TeriyakiCA$38.95

Blue Fin Tuna TeriyakiCA$56.95

Udon In SoupCA$17.95

Chef's Selection SushiCA$67.95

Chef's Selection SashimiCA$69.95

Zen Aburi Nigiri SetCA$31.95

Zen Chirashi SushiCA$56.95

Unagi DonCA$34.95

Zen Original Rolls

Fried Jalapeno RollCA$19.95

Crispy Beef RollCA$25.95

Caterpillar RollCA$22.95

Zen Pressed Boxed SushiCA$28.95

Marine RollCA$25.95

San Francisco RollCA$25.95

Speckled Scallop RollCA$23.95

Oscar RollCA$25.95

Alaskan RollCA$22.95

East Meets West RollCA$25.95

Popcorn Shrimp RollCA$19.95

Hamachi Peak RollCA$20.95

Fish Taco RollCA$19.95