I was not sure about how many items I could order for the menu being vegan, but found several options that I was wresting about what to order. I was considering the veggie udon and buckwheat noodle dishes, the tofu bento box and they also had some Korean dishes too like jap chae noodles and more! I was actually having a hard time deciding what to order because there was more choices than what I could shake a stick at! I ended up choosing the bibimbap and the plain fashion roll and gyoza for appetizers. The bibimbap came in a stone pot and it was pretty authentic Korean food and they had a pretty good portion. The gyoza was delicious and the veggie roll actually was better than I expected, had a lot of veggies in it like asparagus, and many hearty veggies that went well together and was quite filling and satisfying. I wasn't expecting much from a sushi place as a vegan, but I was pleased that they not only served sushi and Japanese food, but they also had Korean food in their menu items which were pretty comparable to Korean restaurants. Glad I tried this place, they had a good selection for vegans to be satisfied. Kinda pricey, but the quality was good and the portions were pretty good too. Next time I'm in Brighton, Sushi Zen would be a definite revisit to this place. read more

This is basic suburban sushi with delusions of grandeur. It's fine for the overloaded, overstuffed fancy novelty rolls. But the nigiri options are universal midwest basic, except for the uni they ran out of apparently moments before I tried to order. I asked for hamachi toro, and was even told that what they served was that, but it was certainly just below-par hamachi, not the slightest bit oily. The rice:fish ratio on the nigiri was far too high, and the rice was overly sticky in a way that would get a sushi bar in any major city on earth shut down. Maybe should have tried the tamago test. The decor is classy. But that was ruined by the laminated signs posted on the walls alerting customers to a 90 minute table limit. When we were done, around that mark, we were literally swept out by the server carrying a broom apparently as a prop, as she wasn't otherwise sweeping anything. At that time, before 9pm on a Monday, the place was about 20% occupied; that is, we were neither the last to leave nor did they need the table. They seemed to be enforcing the rule out of principle. Sushi in suburban Michigan, whaddya gonna do. Without all the pretense, I would have let it slide. read more

This place is a HOME RUN! The staff is out of this world.. fantastic service! And the food...OMG... its amazing.. everything I ate was delicious. I may have left here weighing an additional 20 pounds.. will absolutely be back! Tha k you for a great experience read more

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It's been a while since we dined here. My wife and I both ordered the sushi lunch. Service was great, the food looked great, but when the first piece of sushi hit the tastebuds, it felt off: there was no vinegar used in the rice at all. I asked our waitress when she approached to make sure everything was fine: "Have you changed the recipe, or did the guy on the rice detail forget to add the vinegar when he made it this morning?" She asked the chefs, and was told that they hadn't changed the recipe, that it was the same as always. The last time we dined here, they used vinegared rice; this time they did not so, no it's not the same recipe. As such, the sushi was only so-so. read more

We love Sushi Zen! Such a fun place with amazing staff, food and drinks. The sushi rolls are creative and delicious. read more

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I'll give this place a 3.5 for the service. The service was stellar and I could see all the servers were nice and efficient. The food is ok. My jalapeño poppers were warm not hot like I expected. The sushi rolls were just ok kind of a mushy theme. Too many similar options to choose from. The bento bowl was good, bulgogi and salad were the stars. Bathrooms are clean. New to the area and my hunt for a sushi spot is still up in the air. read more

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This review is long overdue. Don't be fooled by the strip mall location. We have been coming here for the last 5 years and what stands out the most is consistency. The food and service are always good. The appetizers, sushi rolls, beef bulgogi, desserts, it's all so tasty. They also now take reservations and call ahead, which is nice. At a time where a lot of restaurants have started to fall flat on food and service, Sushi Zen has stayed consistently great! read more

Wonderful service paired with the best sushi I've been able to find. My boyfriend and I have tried other sushi places around Michigan, but nothing ever compares to the freshness and quality Sushi Zen in Brighton has to offer. The restaurant's ambiance is very nice as well! I highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone!!! read more

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LOVE me some Sushi Zen! The first time I went I was put off initially by the fact that it's next to an O'Reilleys but it's actually very good. The sushi is always very yummy. And I love the miso soup. It's become our go-to whenever someone in the house is sick. We actually have a "family memory" of the miso soup. When my son was little and was sick once I went and got him some and he just recently told me (he's 24 now) that he remembers that fondly. I totally recommend. :-) read more

I was just reading an old review I left. Don't know what I was thinking. Here several years later and we're. Still going there 2 to 3!nights a week. Our favorite place in town. Sushi is as good as I've had anywhere. Great place read more

Food is very good! Service is good to great depending on the server. My family and I eat there all the time and my two daughters 8&12 eagerly eat til they are full espy the yellowtail and salmon. My favorite is the spider roll. Uni and Toro can be hot or miss but overall very good for the middle on Michigan and not being on either coast wher the fish is the freshest. Probably top 10 in Michigan. read more

Hello, Thanks for checking out my review. Food is my favorite hobby, I do not cook at all, so I'm constantly on the hunt for something amazing to eat and writing about it is my second favorite hobby.... I hope it helps you as you find your next meal. Enjoy and good eating!! I always rate a place by 5 categories ranging from 1 - 5 stars and why. (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Price & Overall Experience). Atmosphere: 3 it's cute nothing sexy but clean and cozy Service: 4 the service is good but a little understaffed therefor making the food take a little longer I order as soon as I'm seated and it still take 20-30 mins depending on how busy it is. Food: 4 the food is good and your standard sushi dishes, there not too much in the creative Asian fusion but it dishes are good. Price: 4 the prices are pretty standard to the freshness and portions. Overall Experience: 4 this is the best sushi spot in Brighton but nothing mind blowing. read more

Forgot what we ordered but we devoured everything. Great food decent prices... highly recommend. Definitely coming back.

Solid quality, generous portions, reasonable pricing. ---- On a recommendation, we came to Sushi Zen and will definitely be back. We ordered: - 2 x Ginger Salad (small) - 1 x edamame (free when you download their app) - 1 x veggie tempura - 2 x spicy tuna roll - 1 x Brighton roll - 1 x Livingston roll We are used to DC prices and portions, so we expected half of the amount of sushi we received. Let me just say we were floored when the sushi plate came. And it tasted great to boot! Not gonna lie, the presentation of the Livingston roll, with its orange stringy top, kinda grossed my wife out, but it tasted great. Service was a little slow, but this was during COVID-19, so I'm sure there were reasons why. We weren't in a rush and it didn't bother us. All in all, this is a solid sushi pick, and perhaps the only one, when in Brighton. read more

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I've been here twice. Sushi is super expensive and not at all like spectacular. Don't ever get takeout bento boxes here. It's a nightmare. Literally saw one of the workers eating while maintaining the front desk. So disinterested in her job. Nah fam read more

One of the better sushi spots I've been too! Great tempura selection, as well a delicious bento meals.

Quality of food is always achieved when dining in or take out. Fresh flavors with a bustling atmosphere, it is not a wonder why this place is always busy. With soft lighting, clean flavors and exceptional service; this place will always be a great place to dine in at. Michigan roll, Alaskan roll and a salmon roll are my favorite go to rolls, but every single one is always balanced, light, and filling. read more

We love this Sushi restaurant! It's clean and the staff is so nice and the sushi is fresh and delicious! read more

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Excellent sushi! It is kinda pricey especially if you want to try new rolls but most of it is worth it. The dressing on the salad is delicious. Service is great. Our servers has always been very attentive. We do enjoy this place about 1x a month. Warning- it's always freezing in there so dress warm. read more

Delicious and fun! Make a reservation and accept first available, though sitting at the sushi bar is mesmerizing. I only wish the view wasn't blocked by rolls of film wrap, but efficiency is more important! Hint: don't sit there if you're expected to hold a conversation. The menu is huge and offers something for everyone. This is the perfect place for both sushi newbies and aficionados. read more

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If you're not looking for it, you're likely to miss Sushi Zen as it's in a lil strip mall with O'Reilly Auto and a CVS. Walk through the door and the magic begins! Lovely interior and friendly welcome await. A friend and I split three rolls that were fresh and delicious. Miso soup and a salad with ginger dressing were included with our lunch. The menu listed several tempting alcoholic beverages but we resisted such naughtiness and sipped green tea that was warm and readily replenished. Desserts looked nice but we were too full. Service was A++ Looking forward to my next visit. read more

Stopped by for dinner Saturday night and had a good experience. There was already a wait but the hostess was very pleasant and made sure everyone out their name down for a table. The interior is well lit although a bit more chillier than normal (so make sure to have an extra sweater). We ordered the avocado bomb for starters and it was almost too pretty to eat. Only critique I would have is I wish there was a bit more of their special sauce or spicy mayo because that would def enhance the flavors. The sliced avocados were fresh and paired well with the spicy tuna and crab meat. For the main course, we ordered the Ruby Roll (personal fav- another beautiful presentation: with Spicy tuna, avocado and tempura crunch inside, topped with seared tuna, salmon, red snapper, shrimp and crab, drizzled with eel sauce, wasabi mayo and spicy mayo, sprinkled with red tobiko ) and Diablo Roll (with Shrimp tempura, crab, avocado and cucumber inside, topped with spicy scallops, baked in oven with Colby Jack cheese, drizzled with eel sauce), and TNT Roll (Tuna, avocado and cucumber, topped with spicy mayo and sriracha). Overall, a great dining experience and happy I got my sushi fix. Their menu is so diverse, so I'm excited to try other entrees as well. read more

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Best sushi around and right downtown so you can easily stop in other places after for Night out downtown Brighton. Tons of meal And roll opinions with great service every-time I've been there. read more

This is a great sushi restaurant anywhere , not just Brighton. All of the rolls I have had are excellent. They have great wait staff and I always feel welcome here. It is my go to place for local sushi. read more

Sushi zen is one of the best places to go in Brighton. We're so happy to live close to a good sushi restaurant!

This place is amazing. The amount of house rolls they have is insane and i love the complimentary soup and salad. Lots of options too for people who don't like fish :) read more

My husband and I chose to have date night here on Saturday evening. We arrived around 7 and it was about a 30 min wait, which was fine because they were very busy and to me, that's a great sign! We were seated at the bar and the ambiance was cute and casual. Our server Lisa was outstanding, she made some delicious recommendations and the quality of the fish was great. I loved how they had pictures on the menu of the specialty rolls offered, since I'm notorious for ordering rolls and being disappointed at what comes out. The drinks were great, meal was delicious. We will definitely make the drive to come back here soon! read more

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Delicious! California rolls were perfect and the teriyaki chicken had the right amount of sauce. The miso soup was also good, not too salty. Had the vanilla, mango and strawberry mochi for dessert, the only issue with it was the outer shell (for lack of a better word). The strawberry mochi had a nice doughy outer part, but the other two had a more tough shell. The ice cream inside was good though. The waitress was polite, and I enjoyed sitting at the bar and watching the chefs make the food. It's a very cozy restaurant and I'd definitely recommend! read more

Delicious, my Son and I frequent this establishment very often. Great atmosphere and service, can be a bit busy at times, but what do you expect, the place is awesome! read more

We were here about a moth ago. We don't live around area and we're just trying to find something to eat on our way home. When we arrived at 9pm, the place is still pretty full (guess it's popular among the locals) We ordered a black dragon roll. Pretty fresh and tasty. It was also nicely presented in a fish shape plate (cute!) we also ordered the yakisoba. Very generous portion so we end up pack it the leftover home. Overall, it's a pleasant experience. I would recommend it to the locals read more

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Highly recommend the lunch special here! The salmon bento box came with tons of food as well as soup and salad. The bibimbap was delicious and came out steaming hot! I recommend downloading the restaurant's app to get free edamame. I would definitely come back here for the bibimbap alone! read more

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Best sushi ever. Knowledgeable servers with a super large menu. Usually always a wait- but it's worth it. Somewhat tight space, fast paced but I like that. read more

Love this place! Great food and drinks, great service, great menu with something on it for everyone. We were able to dine in with a short wait on Valentine's Day which was amazing. We ordered two bento boxes the galbi and bulgogi and they came with so much food! We also ordered two rolls, one was the banana hama which is to die for! Such a unique sweet roll that is almost like a deep fried banana and cream dessert. The drinks were delicious! The miso and ginger salad was a nice touch as always. Haven't been here in years and i am so glad I came back! You may have to wait due to limited capacity but it's well worth it. They do not disappoint! read more

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Best sushi around! So much variety. Avocado bombs is my go to. Private large booths for large parties, lots of great seating.

Loved this place! The hostess was amazing and our waitress Jenn was engaging and even more amazing with her 5* personality with humor, so refreshing. She was also was very knowledgeable on the menu items & Upsold us a whole bottle of wine versus a glass. The Sushi was fresh and excellent! My husband enjoyed his Bento. We will definitely be back. read more

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Sushi Zen is always my favorite place to go. Incredibly great food whether it's sushi, appetizers, or dinner entrees. Service is always the best. Great place to go with friends or family for a special event. Cannot say enough good things about this place. Tyler is the BEST server, ask for her if you go!! Thanks Tyler for hosting our girls night!!!! read more

A hidden gem in Brighton! One of my favorite restaurants! Great food, great atmosphere, greeeaaattt service!

10/10 recommend! We've been here numerous times in the last few years and have always had a 10/10 experience! Food is delicious, servers and all staff are super pleasant and helpful. Wait times are normal but worth it! Will definitely be back! read more

Sushi Zen - Orange Crush Roll x2, Banana Hama Roll, Philadelphia Roll, Firecracker Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brighton, Michigan

My favorites sushi of all time! Food, service and overall vibe is amazing. A must try

My husband and I love going to Sushi Zen for date nights! Great selection of special sushi rolls, as well as drinks. Tip: For those of you who don't like ginger dressing, you can always substitute. They have ranch and other dressing options. I always go with the sweet avocado dressing. It's delicious! This place is especially busy on the weekends though! So try going for an early dinner or late dinner. read more