ZEN SUSHI DANA POINT is under new ownership and is currently operating as normal. The new menu has more options than previous owners but still keeps most of the same items for everyone read more

Zen Sushi is one of your typical neighborhood Japanese restaurants, serving sushi, noodles and bowls. Their rolls seem to be the thing to order - every table seemed to have a selection of their signature rolls, ranging in price from $14.50-$18.95. They also have bento boxes. If you come on the weekend, the lunch bento pricing is not available, only the dinner ($3-$5 extra). I would not go out of my way to go here, but it's perfectly decent for the neighborhood. Lots of parking in the lot. read more

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This restaurant is just functional from the ambience of the restaurant to the food and service. I was craving for just tempura and rice but nothing says about just that in the menu. It falls in the starter section tempura only. So I ended up getting the Chicken and Tempura lunch set which came with miso. It's a usual fare of unauthentic Japanese restaurant. The chicken was super dry and bland. It had a teriyaki sauce over it just to give flavor to it. The salad was edible enough. The tempura which came with a dipping sauce had shrimp, carrot, onion were very good and substantial. I'm glad the tempura came out really nice and right. Would I come back? I can wait. read more

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We had an outstanding meal today at Zen Sushi in Dana Point! Same owners as Zen Sushi in Aliso Viejo The spicy tuna, yellow tail, short ribs, edamame, rainbow roll were all delicious! I even tried octopus for the first time in my 40 years of eating sushi and it was great! The customer service is the absolute best! read more

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Best lunch special around! You get 3 different specialty roll choices and they are all great! We had the baked lobster roll and the Hot Night roll with shrimp tempura and spicy tuna on top. Absolutely fresh and delicious. The chefs and servers are all very friendly and attentive. Very cozy inside, my wife and I love to come here. It's our regular weekly spot where sometimes we come twice a week! You won't be disappointed. read more

Zen Sushi - Lunch special 2 baked lobster rolls and a shrimp tempura with spicy tuna roll fire - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Always have a great lunch here! This is my favorite place to take customers because the service and food are so great. The restaurant is super clean and organized. Comfortable seating. The sushi here is phenomenal. Lunch specials are fantastic too. Parking lot is large and has plenty of spaces. Prices are also reasonable. read more

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Zen Sushi *July 12, 2025 *6pm- Saturday *4 Stars Environment: *Large Parking Lot *Dim Lighting *Indoor and Outdoor Seating Food/Drink: *Hawaiian Roll *Baked Scallop Roll I've been to Zen Sushi a handful of times now, and it continues to be a solid Japanese spot in the area. I came with a group of 6 on a Saturday evening around 6 PM and, as expected, the place was packed. Fortunately, the wait was only about 15 minutes, which wasn't too bad. The restaurant is clean, with dim lighting and offers both indoor and outdoor seating. We sat inside, where the lighting was on the dimmer side -- cozy for ambiance, but it might be a little hard for older guests to see clearly. I ordered the Hawaiian Roll and the Baked Scallop Roll -- both were fresh and flavorful. The only issue we ran into was the timing of the food. Half of our group ordered bento boxes, which arrived 10-15 minutes before the sushi rolls for the rest of the table, so we ended up eating at different times -- a bit of a letdown that disrupted the shared dining experience. Still, the food was delicious and the staff was friendly and attentive. read more

Zen Sushi - *Hawaiian Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Great pricing, nice neighborhood, friendly staff and a lot of menu options. The sushi was fresh, the specialty rolls were delicious and the nigiri was excellent as well. read more

Zen Sushi - Hotate scallop, blue fin and yellowtail belly - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dana Point, California

The best sushi and costumer service Delicious fresh food. Whatever we order every time is the best. read more

NEW OWNER ! and the prices have greatly increased. Lunch Bento boxes run $20-$30. No sake by the glass / vase container only bottles starting at $16 for 11.7 ozs. No suschi roll special. No happy hour. So sad. Won't go back. read more

First off the atmosphere of the restaurant felt off. Like they really didn't care you were there. Almost depressing. Ordered cut rolls Caliente and Hawaiian roll. Ahi was pink and didn't feel sushi grade. My overall feeling was quality level was equal to the sushi at Ralph's. Was looking for great sushi and was greatly disappointed read more

We came back... This is our new local favorite sushi House ... and we love sitting at the bar. Best seat in the house ! The sushi is so fresh we decided that we were going to come back and get something different every time except I love crispy rice and they make delicious crispy rice so filling ... yummy in every way. We had this delicious roll that had Korean beef on top and it was so flavorful, sweet and fresh . read more

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Wowza!!! New owner, amazing sushi! Using forbidden rice. This is my absolute favorite! Can't wait to go back!

Came for date night and was already planning our return before we hit the parking lot. The rolls are clean and creative, not the overstuffed mess you get at most spots around here. Rainbow roll and yellowtail nigiri were both fantastic, and the sake list punches above its weight for a small place. Only catch: it fills up fast on weekends, so call ahead. Worth it. read more

Went in today they got a new menu it looks nice and a new happy hour. I have eaten here many times and it's usually pretty good but today horrible service they go from the beginning we can't sit outside because the owners are out side on a table but there are another 15 open okay weird vibes. We ended up sitting down on a booth 5 min go by they say hi standard time but 15 at least no one comes by. 2 tables were sat next to us and they were Asian and they take there order and bring them food without even talking to us so I will not be recommending this place anymore and not going sad to see it fall off read more

Seems the new owner decided to change the quality of the fish... bummer. Grey yellowtail is never appealing.

I found pieces of plastic in my sushi rolls (specifically Cowboy Roll). This was very unsettling! Never coming here again! read more

Zen Sushi - Pieces of plastic from the cowboy roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dana Point, California

Love the sushi, fresher then fresh ! and the staff is also friendly, beautiful ambiance and clean !

Just had lunch at Zen sushi and it was so good!! The staff was so friendly and they were on it with the refills and checking in to see if we needed anything else. We will definitely be back. The vibe in there was great very zen if you will. My husband got the caliente roll and dragon something and loved them. I got the cucumber and California roll because I'm pregnant. Did not disappoint love how tight the rolls were so they don't fall apart easily if you drop them. So good! read more

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Our experience at Zen Suchi has always been remarkable ! We give it a 5 star rating. The Suchi chef and staff are wonderful and we greatly appreciate the beautiful art work on Emrey's plate . Thank you ! Xx read more

Zen Sushi - The beautiful art work done by Suchi chef is truly remarkable . We appreciate the staff and the beautiful art . Thank you - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dana Point, California

Stopped in after a nice little day at the beach not having been here before. It was pretty spacious inside and they had this really cool indoor/outdoor area as well. It was pretty quiet when we went in due to it being in between lunch and dinner. We ordered edamame, a crunch roll, salmon sushi yellowfin sushi and bluefin tuna sushi. The edamame came out quick and was both warm and salty. Just how I like it. I tried a piece of the crunch roll and it was bomb. Not too heavily riced and the panko they used was better than most. The sushi was DELICIOUS. Very generous cuts and just a little dab of rice underneath. Everything tasted super fresh. Even the hot tea was amazing. Our waitress Nikki was so sweet and accommodating even when we asked for copious amounts of ginger. Look I didn't take any photos because the food was just so good and I wanted to be present so you'll just have to trust me and try it for yourself. Definitely recommend. read more

Fresh sushi. Nice seating. 2 high tables can accommodate 9 people. Comfortable booths for 4. Service was excellent... being sushi, orders came out as they were prepared. We tried the seaweed and the octopus salad for appetizers. Very unique signature sushi available. We had one person in our group that wanted meat... the Cowboy Roll has prime NY steak on it. For lemon lovers, try the lemon salmon. read more

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Horrible service ! Would but recommend . Parasites in sushi! Extremely unhappy with this place from food to service.

My husband and I have been eating sushi for years, this is definitely our favorite spot. It it has always been top notch, from the customer service to the food, everything has been perfect. Hands down, the biggest and best oyster shooters around. read more

We were refused service 25 minutes before closing. Doors were wide open, and people were eating.

Wonderful local spot with high quality roles and nice service! Love going here with my family for a weeknight dinner or a casual bite with friends! read more

Unequivocally the best sushi I have ever had! The ambiance is pleasant and the staff incredibly friendly. Service is quick and attentive. I could not have asked for a better sushi experience. Try the Toro if you haven't, it's life-changing! read more

Fresh and tasty sushi. We will come back. Waitresses are super nice. Clean place and reasonable price. read more

Friendly staff! Korean owners and chefs were polite and welcoming. I especially liked the No Rice Rolls! It's so nice that they have a selection of rolls dedicated to no rice! The rolls were good but personally the sashimi salad wasn't anything to rave about. In terms of how fresh the fish is, it's not bad! I would come back for the rolls! But if you're looking for fresh sashimi or sushi pieces, I would not come here for that. However, definitely yummy rolls! Good place to pick up and go during lunch/dinner time. read more

Zen Sushi - No Rice Rolls: (Left) French Kiss Roll (Right) Awesome Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dana Point, California

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My favorite sushi place ever! Everyone is nice and it is always a good experience. I always get the baked salmon roll, avocado roll and warm sakè. It is usually the first place I go when I land back in Socal. read more

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Our server was the older Asian woman (Nikki?) who looks miserable to be there. I've eaten at Zen for 6 years now but when she is my server I always take a break from going back because she is so dismissive it puts me off. This was the 3rd time she has shocked me with her bad attitude & I don't think I'll ever go back. It's a shame it's close to my home & I like the lunch specials but Nikki has ruined too many of my meals. She is either discriminatory or loathes her job & people. read more

September 7, 2024 Our first visit to Zen Sushi, but definitely not our last. The view of the lush green hillside contributed to an ambiance that was clean, calm and relaxed. My fiancée selected the eight piece Combo Plate and the Rainbow Roll. I had the Grilled Salmon Bento Box. The hot food was served hot and the cold food was served cold which is always very important to me. The flavors and taste were 100 percent on point and the portions were generous. The service was personable and friendly. She was quite knowledgeable of the menu and made helpful recommendations. We found the prices more than fair. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

No attempt at customer service. I was there for an hour waiting for a to go order that I had placed before coming in. They never acknowledged anyone waiting or said hello. No common courtesy. Clearly no system for the front of the restaurant. It was extremely chaotic to watch and it appeared no one knew where to be or what they were doing. I'm really confused how this business is still around when they don't seem to care about the customer experience. When I finally had their attention for the second time they realized my food was ready all along but they didn't know when I first had come in. There was no concern visible that my food had been sitting there the whole time while I waited and they said I should have told them I was waiting. What more should I have done besides standing in front of their counter waiting. Like I said before they didn't interact or acknowledge anyone standing in front of them. They didn't offer any discounts and instead of apologizing blamed me for not being more aggressive. Very bad experience and won't return. read more

Fresh & delicious sushi. Took one star off due to the fact that they left me on hold when I called and for hanging up on me the 2nd time I called. Once we were there though, service was good. Would come back for the quality sushi and nice ambience. read more

Zen Sushi - Sunshine, Sunset, & Spanish roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dana Point, California

The taste was amazing for this dishes. My friend and me are always come here to eat some food. I would recommend this restaurant. read more

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Super good sushi! And the service is really good too. We come here from San clemente for date nights because it's so good. Thanks again read more

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Came in for my friends birthday this weekend and definitely a good experience. It's a little bit on the pricey side for sushi, but everything tasted fresh. If you're in the neighborhood and want some sushi, I'd give it a shot! read more

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Avoid this sushi place.. I sat at sushi bar and had sashimi combo. The chubby korean sushi chef "young" served me fish but I've got a food poison next morning with a fever. Overall restrooms and tables are dirty also. Never go here again. read more

Best customer service hands down! From the Owner Jay to his sushi chefs along Andrew and all the hosts. Let's not forget about how great and fresh their fish is. Best sushi place in OC hands down. Forever client. Plus don't forget to try my custom Sultan roll! read more

Zen Sushi - My Custom "Sultan" Roll! Your welcome - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dana Point, California

5 stars for food 0 stars for very likely homophobic service. Well heated outdoor dining, and staff who are always masked are great Covid-safe perks. My girlfriend and I have been coming here 1-2x/week for over a year. Because the food is outstanding (more on that to come). The service has always been pretty measly (except the one younger female server who has always been prompt and attentive). We didn't think much of it because Covid and they have signs up about being short staffed and for me, it's just not worth getting pissy about slow/meager service. But since we've been coming here at least once a week for over a year, we've been able to observe our servers interact with other customers.... Very differently. We've watched other customers regularly get asked how their meal is, get greeted as regulars (heck, get greeted at all), get their food before us even after arriving way after, be smiled at, and not left waiting. Please note- I dig being gay. I've had almost no bad experiences around being gay. The possibility of people acting homophobically toward me just doesn't usually occur. But sadly, it seems it's very likely the case here. The clincher was yesterday, while we were waiting (per usual) to be waited on, a single woman walked in and was greeted warmly and asked, before she even sat down, whether she wanted a Firecracker roll. WHICH IS WHAT WE ORDER EVERY DAMNED WEEK. Moments later our server literally walked away while I was in the middle of ordering. So anyway. There's that. But the food! Is super good and reasonably priced. The Firecracker is a ball of deep fried rice topped w spicy tuna and a jalapeño. It's $7.50 for 4 big pieces. We usually order 2-3 servings of this and end up with a very reasonable sushi bill. We have comparison shopped this roll at many sushi places and honestly the flavor and price point of Zen's ones are a primary reason we keep coming back. The plum wine is delicious and more complex than at other places. The miso soup is really surprisingly fantastic. The house boneless ribs arrive with a lovely sizzle and great flavor (tho a bit chewy). The Viking roll is absolutely outstanding, with slices of lemon between each piece that get crispy from the whole thing arriving on fire, and add an amazing taste and texture to each bite of sushi. The funky monkey is big jalapeño halves filled with a light layer of cream cheese and spicy salmon, lightly deep fried. Real good. The ginger dressing on the house salad is yummy. The sea bass roll is real good. Also the Vegas roll. Also the caliente roll. Also the seared albacore with garlic is super super good. Also the garlic edamame is excellent. Also we keep getting the green tea tempura ice cream (recommend getting extra chocolate sauce, lots of it) even though it usually gives us a stomach ache. Until we find another sushi place that has equivalently good firecrackers at a good price with heated outdoor dining we will continue to be here weekly and bring our out and proud friends, dubious service notwithstanding. read more

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