This place is okay, don't really have much to say about this place. I've been here once and I'm not sure if I would come back unless I'm around the area. The sushi was okay, nothing special. It does have a nice ambiance here so perfect for a night out or date night. read more

Honestly it looked promising from the outside which is why me and my partner decided to drop by. First of all the guy who greeted up/served us was not only extremely rude but gave off a 'I don't care what you think and I don't care if you come back' vibe the entire time we were there. Not to mention, we asked for a glass of water and it took 15 minutes for it to come and better yet, it was an entirely DIFFERENT server who brought it to us. The bar was right next to our table, less than 8 feet away. It shouldn't have taken more than 3 minutes to walk there and back. Also, the original waiter was on the phone the entire time arguing with someone about an order and once he got off, he then argued with another customer who wanted to tip in cash rather than card. I watched then argue loudly back and forth then watched as the customer left with his family quite angrily. It brought down whatever good ambience the place had. We then ordered our food and waited. Surprisingly the wait wasn't long but I watched as the female server came out with our plate of sushi and then pick up the phone to take another phone order. The sushi sat out for a good 10 minutes and THEN she brought it over to us. We ate our meal, paid, and left with a sour taste in our mouths. Overall, the dining experience was less than extraordinary and I would even say awful. I would not come back. read more

My #1 Japanese spot. We drive 30 minutes for their fresh salmon and sushi rolls. Have been coming for years to this restaurant. Can't wait to go back. Haven't found a place to top this in Brooklyn. read more

I want to update my review. I had lunch here the other day & I just have to say it was so good. They gave you the perfect amount of food that you did not leave all bloated. The food was the usual fresh & delicious. Service was prompt. They didn't cut corners for the lunch crowd. And the prices were very reasonable. I have eaten dinner here quite a few times & have ordered out a lot also, but I never had lunch here. I am so glad I did. I really enjoyed it & can't wait to have lunch here again. read more

My brother took us here the other day. Cool little Japanese place in the heart of what used to be all Italian Bensonhurst!! There is a bar on your right when you walk in. Tables set up throughout and small private booths along the side. I just grabbed the crispy sushi combo. Came with Miso soup which was one of the better Miso's I've had. The sushi was good and tasted fresh. Wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was good enough. My son had the Dancing eel sushi which was also pretty good. You can order hibachi if you'd like or sashimi. They have a decent menu. Our server was very nice and did his job efficiently. Worht a shot if you in the area and looking for this type of food. read more

They have pretty good salmon sushi pieces. The salmon tastes fresh and they're always generously portioned whether in a roll, as a piece, or in a hand roll. I always order the salmon combo. read more

Specifically requested for low sodium soy sauce and they packed us a bunch of regular soy sauce. Called back and woman said if the driver comes back to deliver low sodium soy sauce itll take awhile. I told her someone in the family has high blood pressure and they need low sodium. U should never argue w the customer especially when it is ur fault. Even the receipt says low sodium soy requested. read more

This is my first time and will be my last time to the place. The waiter served the wrong dish on but we didn't realize until checking our receipt. It's not like we didn't want to pay for it but they really gave us a hard time when we tried to get it clear. read more

The sushi for two ($48) was enough to leave my bf and I satisfied. It contains of a nice assortment of fresh sashimi and sushi, including salmon, red tuna, white tuna, white fish, yellowtail, eel, shrimp and a few rolls. This is better than your average Bay Ridge sushi place. The new location across the street also has more private rooms and prettier decor. I'd come back for a sushi fixin' next time I'm in Brooklyn. read more

Food is not too bad BUT the DELIVERY IS HORRIBLE!!! H-O-R-R-I-B-L-E!!!! It's ALWAYS LATE!!! And today (11/20/19), I answered the door and asked why are you always so late (I called an hour ago to PLACE THE ORDER!!!) and HOW DARE HE the nasty man said "no, I'm not late, look at the time you called... as he went down my steps"!!!! Mind you, I called around 4:50 pm for my order and he came at 6:20 and when I called to place my order, the guy on the other end of the phone said it'll be "30 mins only"!! Excuse me?!!! This IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THAT THEY CAME LATER THAN AN HOUR!! Not acceptable!! I will NEVER EVER buy from here again!!! The delivery guy is NASTY and RUDE!!! He didn't even apologize and he ACCUSED THE CUSTOMER FOR BEING WRONG!!! EXCUSE YOU!! read more

Went there for lunch with my boys.. great service great food . Always fresh and delicious . Great neighborhood place that does not disappoint. read more

A whatever Chinese-run Japanese American place in Bensonhurst. It doesn't focus on too much culinary authenticity but they do offer crazy cool private wooden booths behind shoji screens in the back..I got very, very violently ill by eating takeout from here recently, and this is not an isolated phenomenon. I've heard three stories about acute food poisoning coming from this place and the City Health Department's been aware since august. read more

One of my favorite sushi places, and the cheapest of them. Quality fish, generously cut. Rolls are well-made. Quick, efficient, friendly service. read more

A while ago in the summer I had sushi here and it was pretty good. The rolls were huge that we had to open up wide otherwise the stuff would all fall out. Tenzan has rooms where you can sit and eat traditionally on mats. Price was decent and service was good as well read more

My new neighborhood sushi spot, my sister has been going here for a while but I've but never been until recently. Sushi is fresh, huge cuts, and cheap! Rooms in re back are cool and good for dates or private parties. The soba is excellent and comes with well fried tempura. Udon is alright. I get the sushi deluxe delivery from here pretty often. read more

One of the best looking Japanese restaurant I've been into since I moved to brooklyn. Lots of private rooms. Down side about this place is the workers can't speak English to well. It was hard to order food. Food was good and service was alright. Good place to bring a love one. read more

I love this place!! If you like sashimi, you gotta come here! The salmon is delicious, they cut big pieces too! The rolls are good here too. Writing this review makes me hungry now! Is ur turn to go try it read more

Great place for Japanese food. I always order the dinner bento box, great deal. My family likes the sushi sashimi for 2, but sometimes their tuna not too fresh. It's a hit or miss with the uni (sea urchin) so order 1 to try before ordering extra. Assortment of sake are nice. Has private room but a little hot inside. Eat in, don't get take out or delivery. read more

I have been coming to Tenzan for many years... from way back when it was located across the street from where it is now and was much smaller. While the beauty of the restaurant has been elevated to another level... the food is on a slippery downward slope. The restaurant is, without a doubt, beautiful! Stunning columns, beautiful sushi and alcohol bars and cute little private rooms to elevate your sushi experience. However, I have noticed that as time goes on, the food and service are dwindling down to not much of anything. First the service... not what I had usually expected. It takes an awful lot to get a server's attention and most of the things I asked for get forgotten. I was waiting 20 minutes for spicy mayo and eventually just got up and walked to the sushi bar to get it myself. My server saw me do this and never came over to apologize. I also feel very rushed by the staff as if they are only Interested in flipping tables so they speed you through your meal, with appetizers and main dishes all arriving together and without any time in between. The food also is disappointing me. The sushi is cut so thick it is hard to chew and you no longer get that 'melt in your mouth' experience. I used to really love this place but I have to call it as I see it. read more

I love this place! It's a few block from my house and they have fast delivery and their sushi and sashimi pieces are sooo thick!! Their food is really good-- I've never had something I don't like! The prices are great too! They also have 2 party rooms-- I had a birthday dinner there last year and the service was great!! Would def. recommend!! read more

Came here again last week and things have definitely changed. The salmon special we usually get tasted more like the fridge and my boyfriend got sick after we got home. The salmon skin app was ok and crispy as usual, but definitely tasted different and not on a bed of cucumbers like it used to be. I got the stir fried noodles with chicken which was the best there. The noodles were very delicious and flavorful. I don't know what happened to them , but it is not what it used to be read more

Tenzan gives Bensonhurst something it's lacking--a thriving bar and hip restaurant. They moved across the street to a much bigger space. Need more like it in the area. They are much better than Wasabi up the street. read more

This restaurant is very attractive but the food and service don't match the decor. I tried to order the chilean sea bass appetizer and the waiter was quite rude and told me that sea bass is a big fish and the chef wasn't going to waste it by cutting it to make an appetizer size(take it off the menu then). After our food was dropped off no one ever came back to the table. When we finished the food which was just okay we had to go find a waiter to get the check even though the place was empty. The oddest thing about the experience was that they were playing Christmas music in September read more

Great atmosphere. The only jap restaurant I know that has tatami! Oh and buy the way...U have to spend $15 or above to use credit cards here...I learned that the hard way.=T But the waiter was nice enough for me to spend just above $10 to use mine...! The food was pretty good too. So this place isnt bad to check out =) read more

This place has really good sushi. Came here with some friends and we got the crunchy combo and the spicy crab roll was delicious. The other two rolls were decent but I still enjoyed them. Along with the combo I also ordered an avocado roll and it was really good, the avocado was really fresh and sweet. Really great place, a little expensive but I wouldn't mind coming back here. read more

Really wanted to enjoy this place, but I can't enjoy not too fresh fish. Service was great, very attentive very polite, very professional. Food on the other hand...Not so much. read more

I used to think Tenzan was one of the best places to get sushi, and I guess it's really just because my friends had hyped it up. There is nothing so special about this place and they're actually quite expensive when compared with other similarly styled sushi restaurants in Brooklyn. read more

So I like the cleanliness and it's spaciousness. The food is fairly priced and not too shabby. But seriously to the waiters, don't talk shit about the customers especially when my friend and I are the only ones there. We can understand every single word (Chinese). I will honestly not tip one day. Talk shit when we leave. read more

The service is okay not the best because sometimes they plate dishes in such awkward locations of the table, like in between customers rather than off to the side but the food here makes up for it. Come here around 6 and you'll beat the dinner crowd. Complimentary green tea tastes great here and the appetizers and soup/salad can fill you up before the entrees if they come in time. Appetizers may take longer to make than the actual entree which has happened a few times to me but food was still great. The bento box is more than enough for one person and the hibachi should be shared too unless you have a big big appetite when you visit. Serving sizes for the appetizers however are not that generous comparatively speaking but still delicious nonetheless. Be sure to try their special Tenzan pizza which is not on the menu! It's sometimes written on their special's board outside but if it's not they'll still know what you're talking about if you ask for it! Everything is made to order so your meals will be hot out of the kitchen or freshly made from the sushi bar. You get a lot for your money and I always leave really satisfied with my meal. read more

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Place is no good...ordered here for a pickup on a really slow night...lady was very rude in person when I came to pick up..nickel and diming me for spicy mayo on the side.....Tenzen is all show and no go. Decor seems nice but that's as far as this place goes.. food was expensive for what I got...bento box sucks...salmon was dry... extra star because of decor.. read more

After my old sushi place closed I tried most places in the area and Tenzan is consistently the best. Sushi is always fresh and expertly prepared. Wide array of classics and their own variety of rolls. Dine in is nice - thick windows offset 2nd ave noise, and delivery is super fast. A+ ! read more

My go-to sushi place in brooklyn. Always give generous portions of sashimi. Manager/owner is extremely nice. Great vibe inside

We ate here while the 18th ave feast was on....how many times can you eat sausage and peppers :) So the sushi was a nice change. Very nice would go back! read more

So this is a very interesting sushi restaurant. Their service is a bit strange to say the least. It's very quick in that you will often get dishes while still working on your previous dish until the table is full. It's almost as if the waitresses race to serve you. It's not a matter of trying to churn customers either, they will do this if you are the only person in the restaurant on a Tuesday afternoon too. Also their service comes off as a bit rude at times and then there is the whole thing of getting double charged on my credit card twice when ordering take out. Having said all that this is probably one of my favorite sushi restaurants anywhere. I'll explain. First thing you need to know here is what to order. Their specialty is their quality and consistency of their sushi and sashimi. They always have amazingly fresh tasty tuna. I would skip any of their special rolls, keeping to the basic ones only if you want but generally I get the tuna special which comes with 6 pieces sashimi, 3 pieces sushi, sushi roll and miso soup for $15. I also always get some or all of the following: scallop, squid, jumbo sweet shrimp and salmon and am never disappointed. For non sushi people they make very good and cheap udon dishes. Overall when you consider fish quality, consistency and price (more than a cheap Brooklyn sushi place but not unreasonable) you have a winning combination which for me is enough to overlook everything else. read more

Awesome food! I have to admit I didn't expect anything. My friends and I just happened to be in town. But saw this restaurant and it looked decent and not run down. So decided to give it a go. We were blown away by how fresh the food tasted. The small rooms was super cool. read more

i sometimes take trips here with my school friends when we are in the mood for japanese our favorite part is when we eat in the little sliding door rooms (where you actually have to take off your shoes!!!) it's ok price-wise and the food isn't "omg amazing", but pretty good i recommend it for "once in a while" read more

I took my one year old son to Tenzen yesterday and we ordered Chicken Teriyaki. I started to feed some to my son and then had some myself and realized some of the thicker pieces were not cooked through! the texture was off. I complained to the guy up front and he tried to shrug it off and continued on his business! Then when I persisted, he said 'oh we have a new guy, the chicken was probably cooked unevenly. Next time let us know you would like it well done and we will do that'. Its chicken!!!! And how does a Japanese restaurant mess up Chicken Teriyaki! I was mortified! DO NOT go to this place, especially with your children. They do not care one bit. Now I have to monitor my son for 2 days to make sure he's not sick. read more

The servise was good. The wairers and waitresses were very attentive and friendly. The food was ok. I liked the vegetable tempura a lot, but other dishes were not impressive. They just tasted like all other Japanese cuisines you can have in the Chinese-run "Japanese restaurants". read more

the food is very good. always fresh and delicious. but I only gave 3 stars because the service sucks. they wouldn't deliver my food because I was at $13 and the min is $15.... and I order all the time..... kind of ridiculous. read more

Server clipping his nails and letting them fly right behind the bar with plenty of diners all around......don't care about anything else...I'm done...never again. read more