Zen Sushi in the Bishop Arts

I just stopped by for a quick, late bite. The people who served me were attentive and friendly. The sushi was a bit pricey but also good quality. I was just expecting bigger rolls for the price. The ambience was okay. I'd definitely come back if in the area.

★★★★★ - An amazing experience at Zen Sushi Visiting Zen Sushi in Dallas was an exceptional experience. From the moment I walked in, the cozy yet modern atmosphere won me over. The service was impeccable: the staff was attentive, friendly, and quick, always ready to offer great recommendations. The sushi quality was outstanding. Every bite was fresh, beautifully presented, and bursting with flavor. I tried the salmon sashimi, the Zen special roll, and the tuna nigiri—everything was absolutely delicious! I also loved their drink selection, especially the sake, which paired perfectly with the meal. It’s clear they pay attention to every detail, from the ingredients to the ambiance. Zen Sushi has definitely become my favorite spot for Japanese cuisine in Dallas. I highly recommend it—a true culinary gem!

The food was good but the price didn't really reflect the quality. Service was good and our waiter Joseph was knowledgeable about their menu. I expected the Tiger to be more.

I went on a Friday night and we were lucky to get the last table for 2. The food, drinks, and serve were all amazing! I highly recommend the lychee white sangria. I think it’s the best drink I’ve ever had. The restaurant is a bit small so I’d recommend trying to make a reservation if possible to avoid wait times.

I had high hopes, but service was really slow. 45 minutes until we got our food, had to remind waitress about drink, and we ended up not getting everything we ordered. The portions were tiny and the suahi rice too sweet. The Maki rolls... yeah that's 2 rolls for $10-$14/each. Not worth it.

This PLACE IS AMAZING!!!! Listen to me very carefully we ordered like double this food but I kept forgetting to take pictures because it was so good!! We had to reorder the salmon sashimi because it was so good!! It’s so incredibly clear the high standard the master chef has for the food here The service was absolutely amazing !! When the wait staff got overwhelmed a little bit the bar staff helped us out!! While it is definitely on the pricier side it’s definitely worth it for a special occasion night. Definitely recommend the hot sake as well!

Not the biggest of sushi selection. They do have some unique items though. Sushi was very tasty and very fresh. Restaurant wasn’t busy at all on a Monday evening. Interesting to see they are only open for dinner. My only complaint would be they were short staffed so we had to wait a bit before our order was taken. Otherwise super friendly and helpful service. Definitely recommended.

The sushi really was not good here, no flavor didn't really taste fresh and their shishito peppers just tasted like peanut oil. We ordered beef dumplings as well and there was no flavor in that also. Very disappointed in the food here but the drinks were yummy and customer service was great.

I just stopped by for a quick, late bite. The people who served me were attentive and friendly. The sushi was a bit pricey but also good quality. I was just expecting bigger rolls for the price. The ambience was okay. I'd definitely come back if in the area.

Pretty good! I really like how unique this place is with their vegan sushi. I just wished they were more attentive to our table, it took a long time to get our second order in! Ambiance is great, it's in the bishop arts district so it's perfect!

Zen Sushi is a nice establishment and the go-to Bishop Arts sushi spot, but is lacking in all the areas required to reach 5-star status. The décor, service quality, and sushi taste isn't up to par with the price. The Bishop Arts District already has so many unique fine dining establishments (E.g. Paradiso, Lucia, Nora, Eno's, etc.) that Zen Sushi feels a little been-there-done-that. If I were Zen I'd try to occupy the niche that Bishop Arts doesn't have yet: A chill, cheap, open-late sushi spot that caters to locals with a smaller/cozier dining room and fewer operating costs. Perhaps even better, ramp up the website to place an emphasis on take-out and update the menu to highlight Asian night-in staples like fried rice and dumplings. The food was great but under the existing vibe and price I think Zen is relegated to 4-star status.

The sushi is GREAT, however, it is pretty expensive so be warned. I usually get any of the sushi dishes with spicy mayo.

Zen has become a Mecca for foodies who want to celebrate Valentine's Day with something very special! We're honored to know and patronize Chef Michelle!

This is my second time here! The service here is quick and not too many interruptions.i am so happy they offer so many vegan options! Pictured are For different rolls i have picked. This is such a great date night spot! No need to place reservations, we were seated instantly!

Went here with my friend last night. The place was half-empty on a Saturday night. We asked to be seated at a booth and the hostess huffily informed us she was saving those for larger parties -- even though most of the booths that were occupied were parties of two, like us. So we sat down in the uncomfortable little bar seats and looked around at the drab and dated decor while we waited, and waited and waited to be acknowledged. Then I remembered there was supposed to be a new sushi place opening in Bishop Arts, but weren't sure if it was open yet. We decided to find out. Otaru Sushi is in fact open. Everything is brand new. The decor is nice, The seating is comfortable. They let us sit at an open table without giving us attitude. The food was absolutely fantastic. Had it not been for the rude hostess at Zen who wanted to keep the booths open for imaginary parties who weren't showing up, we never would have found the other place! So thank you to her. Zen clearly got a little too comfortable with being the only sushi place in Bishop Arts and they really need to up their game and get a better attitude if they're not going be left behind. Not my problem though! I have better options and I won't be back.

Everything we ate was delicious, service was quick and polite! Delicious menu items: Margarita w/sugar rim Shared steamed lobster Pork and shrimp egg rolls Yakitori California roll

Went November 26th. Zen is a neat place in bishop and has some good things for sure but could use a couple things to put it over the top. I had the miso soup which I found more than a little disappointing (wouldn't recommend). The sushi was good we tried the vegan Inari maki, spider roll, California moon, and jalapeño roll. Of these I would say the California moon was the best and most surprising. The menu seems to be catered more toward vegan/vegetarian so I would say this is a great place for that crowd.

Nice place for a date. I enjoyed the green menu with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. The vegetable gyoza was delicious and I'd go back again just for that. There was only one sushi chef when I went which wasn't a big deal for me but the waitress was very apologetic and attentive because of that. The sushi however wasn't the best I've had, it was good but not worth going back again to get.

Sushi mid price high ambiance could be better. Service was good. I've been to other sushi Zens and they where nicer on the inside

The sushi was just not that good. Very disappointed in the quality. Although the drinks was good but couldn't taste the liquor in it.

This was a nice little meal. Server was kind. Price is typical of Dallas. A few things that gave a minus on stars is I could see the kitchen staff in the back passing around a bag of chips while cooking and didn't appear to be washing hands before passing plates up to the hot side window. Atmosphere is also pretty sterile. It was good but will probably stick with Oishii.

So I wanted to give a bishop arts sushi shop a try bc it's bishop and pretty much everything is good... unfortunately, that couldn't have been further from the truth with Zen Sushi. In sum: Substantially overpriced aged fish with bland taste and far from anything special or unique. Disclaimer: I only had sushi, sashimi, egg rolls (burnt), & Gyoza. First things first, our server Alicia was great. Nothing other than positive things to say about her other than saying everything was good when, after eating, I disagree. Ever, great service and incredibly attentive. She deserves praise. The food: not one of the better locations I've had sushi at, unfortunately. The fish was seemingly dated, coloration was off and noticeable. Wasabi/ginger was generic (pink ginger & very pasty wasabi). Most the sushi/sashimi taste the same for some reason. Genuinely wish it was better since the area would benefit from a great spot. The drinks: had the Texas mule which was good. One other downfall was that they say they're open until 10:30 but they close their kitchen at 9:45-10 which should be stated on the page ahead of time. All in all, I won't be back but if you're hungry hungry and only craving sushi then it's good enough to get you by.

Amazing food, wonderful service and comfortable seating. This place has everything that you desire for a great evening out. Fast service, knowledgeable and friendly staff. White tuna and Salmon sashimi are my favorite and theirs was among the freshest I have ever had. The drinks were out of the norm and very refreshing. I highly recommend the white Bloody Mary. If you are a lobster lover you don't want to miss their lobster tail dish. You got to check it out. You'll be glad you did. They also have a vegan sushi menu. I didn't try it, but I have a few friends who eat vegan so it's worth mentioning.

A nice little place to get some sushi! Lots of options for sushi. Have not tried the entrees but they sound delicious! A little on the fancier side so a good place to take a date!

I had high expectations for Zen sushi. The photos online looked great! However, the food itself was just ok. The ceviche was good but a bit misleading as it was on the sushi menu. I liked the chips that came with the ceviche, they were light and crispy. I didn't enjoy the spicy salmon as it was dry and the pressed salmon had twice the amount of sushi rice so I felt like it took away from the roll. The toro was a bit expensive but def worth it! It just melts in your mouth! The fried rice was decent but nothing special. The lychee cocktail I got was really good though!

The food at Zen is delicious! I appreciate that they offer rice paper wraps for those of us who just do not like Nori. The yellow tail ponzu appetizer was phenomenal! I added double jalapeno and that combined with the daikon is to me, the perfect bite. I would go so far to say that I preferred it to the similar appetizer offered by Nobu. I would have given 4 stars at least if not for the hostess. The hostess sat as at the center two top table and prior to sitting down I kindly asked for an empty booth near the back. She rudely said no, because we were only two and they had to leave it open for larger parties (it was after 8 when we were seated) This table is a majorly high traffic area, the sushi bar seats basically back into your table and the booth next to us had two very loud children getting up and down running back and forth to the r/r. I had a large (very expensive) handbag that I had to set on the floor which is just honestly rude to force a customer to do. In addition, the table was just too small for sushi plates, other plates, wine, beer, and water. In effort to provide more space the waitress tried to clear plates but she took my husband's side plate for the sushi and his soy sauce so he couldn't even finish his sushi with the appropriate condiments - he had to wait until I finished and then use mine. All the above would have been forgiven if the booth in front of the one we requested hadn't already been sat with a party of two... and if the booth we requested hadn't sat empty the entire duration of our dinner. Seeing a party of two sat at the booth next to the one you were told you could not have, and which sat empty the entire time you struggled through dinner - was extremely off putting. It's important to note that the party of two finished their dinner within 10-15 minutes of us being seated which left 3 empty booths fur the duration of our dinner. Lastly, the waitress who was mostly good didn't bring my husband any chopsticks (his napkin didn't have any) and he had to get up and ask someone else and she forgot to ring in an item of our order - which fine, no big deal but it just sealed the 3-star experience.

This place is usually amazing... but since the summer hit it's not comfortable to be in here... too hot... I wish their A/C worked... my friends decided not to stay because of the heat. So it was just a couple of us that decided to stay... and I wish we left with them. I guess we won't be back till winter... thanks for the great service though...

Tried this place out for the first time last night. The service was THE WORST we have ever had, so bad we left. The server had an attitude the moment she greeted us and continued to have one and made us feel so incredibly stupid when we asked a question. We were surprised it was slow on a Saturday night, now we know why.

BEST VEGAN SUSHI IN DALLAS!!! You have to try the beet Xalapa roll & mushroom volcano roll!

Sushi was good but I was pretty disappointed whenever I got all the way home and they gave me two small packets of soy sauce

Love how this place takes your typical japanese dishes and infuses it with flavors from other regions. They brought out our food pretty fast and our server was very attentive.

This place was fantastic! Cozy spot, warm ambiance, good customer service, and excellent food. We had the smoked salmon sashimi, xalapa roll, tiger roll, and the California sun roll. There's one more we tried but I can't recall the name... Not sure if it matters because everything we tried was superb. I think this is my favorite sushi restaurant now. Looking forward to coming back!

Great place for a delicious dinner in the bishop arts area. Sushi is my favorite I recommend this place!

My friend Gregory recommended this restaurant to me. He said that the food is incredible, that the restaurant operates at significant reduced capacity due to COVID-19, and that the owner (Michelle) has worked to avoid staff lay-offs in the midst of the pandemic. So he and I agreed to meet there yesterday at 7PM after he secured the reservation. The staff were friendly and the service was courteous. The real standout was the food quality. We started with the Chicken Lettuce Wraps. The chicken was perfectly cooked and well-flavored. The appetizer was a great size for two people to share. Based on reviews on-line, I ordered the California Sun (which everyone raves about). It did not disappoint. It was well-prepared and had a perfect spice level -- *almost* too hot, but actually just right. My friend had the Sake Maki (salmon roll) and Scallop Roll. I sampled one of the two and really enjoyed it. Having had sushi in Japan, I was impressed with the quality here. For dessert we each had the Ginger Creme Brulee. It was perfectly prepared and had a great light ginger taste. The owner, Michelle, also came by our table and chatted with us briefly. Zen is a value for what they charge, given the very high food quality. I will return.

The place wasn't fantastic or bad. It was just ok. My lyche sangria was ok, I expected something fancier or tastier. Service was kind of slow. Small place so I do recommend a reservation. But there are better places to eat in Bishop Arts.

Great sushi spot in bishop arts. Nice classy ambience and tasty food. The gyoza and inari are a good way to start. I also suggest asking about the seasonal soup. I've tried the squash curry which I like added with a little soy sauce. The rolls have been delicious. The shrimp nigiri is fresh and tasty. My favorite is the California sun. My husband orders the California roll and also enjoys it as well.

We were visiting friends in Dallas and they took us here for dinner. Great selection, great service and everything was delicious! Next time we visit, we will stop again!

Vegetarian Review The variety for vegetarians is really great. Service was also great. Ordered the vegetable yakisoba, miso soup, the california moon, green dragon && mushroom volcano rolls, and the callebaut chocolate soufflé. Would recommend the soba noodles and california moon roll. The california moon roll was so good, we ordered it twice!

Sightseeing in the arts district and walked past this place. We stopped in for a quick snack and LOVED it. Not pictured is the coconut shrimp that we devoured! The fish was soooo fresh and the octopus was perfectly prepared. YUM!

Just moved to the area so of course I had to give the local sushi provider a try. Our server could've been a bit more warm and ask before you take a platter (yes, sometimes we eat the veggie garnish). Also inquired about the difference between a few beers but he wasn't knowledgeable, then asked to keep my bottle so I could see him some deets - generally you should pour a beer 3/4 of the way and then serve it as you present the container as well- just saying. The gyoza was good, our rolls we good but overall just a typical sushi experience. It's a bit overpriced if you ask me but that's to be expected in this neighborhood.

First and last time going to this place! The service was horrendous! We were seated at the bar because we didn't have a reservation, which is perfectly fine but I didn't know they only took reservations. We sat at the bar for about 20 minutes before they brought us water. I asked the gentleman making sushi if I could order with him and he said "your server will have to take your order"...so we waited another 5 minutes for her to show up. The server was polite but it felt like we were being ignored because we were at the bar area. The food was meh, for the price.

This restaurant happens to be close to where I get my haircut. Which is perfect because I'm hungry but don't want anything too heavy. When you walk in you see beautiful tables but unfortunately for me they sat me at this long narrow sushi bar with no view because I was solo. My waitress was awesome she pointed out the most popular rolls which also happened to be the most expensive ones on the menu. One thing you always have to remember is that those who wait on you are also salesman and saleswoman. The bigger the bill the bigger the tip. I opted for one of the expensive rolls that had tuna, jalapeños and topped with thinly sliced lime and the smoked salmon with cream cheese roll. The roll with the lime on it is very good. However you need to like lime as the flavor of lime grows stronger over time. What I like the most is the freshness of the fish. You would think it was just picked out of the sea. This is a really good place for sushi. However if you want a good roll most of them will cost you upwards of $20. With that said, they got to pay they rent too!!! I would definitely come back on my pay day!!!

The service here is alright, some of the sushi taste good but some others are not, btw rly don't like they put all sushi in the same plate, not only bc the flavors all mix up with each other, but also we can't quite tell which one sushi we were eating here, so confusing and disappointed

Omg! We ordered Carnitas bao, spicy tuna roll, philly roll, caterpillar roll. The food was wonderful. The rolls could have a bit more fish in them and a little less filler (cucumber out the wazoo). The bao was amazing. The quality of the fish was excellent. We ordered take out and it was a little bit chaotic. We were asked a few times for our name and if we had been helped. Pretty much after paying we were ignored. It turned out our food had been sitting there the entire 20m that we were waiting. The delivery driver came in and ended up bagging it and preparing it for us. It was a little frustrating because we waited the 35 minutes it said it would take. Waiting 20 more minutes was annoying and means our sushi was sitting out for quite some time.

My new favorite sushi place! Really amazing food and environment. Definitely try their popular sushi roll!

We were in town from Nashville, and decided to try Zen Sushi. Brandon was our excellent server and suggested some very unique dishes, one of which was the Zen Bruchetta. Although the prices are a tad high for what you get, keep in mind you're on the arts district, and you're also paying ffor the ambience. We were happy with the service and the food. Try to get Brandon as your server.. dude knows his stuff!

My sister had a craving for rolls so we walked into this place. It was a Sunday evening and it was not quite open but they allowed us to come in and have a seat. They have plenty of seating for small and a couple of designated spots for a bit larger groups. The place is very clean and the sushi bar area quite inviting. My brother in law ordered the Tuna Sashimi and my sister had a couple of rolls. My husband ordered the Yellowtail Sashimi. It was all quite delicious and the prices were very reasonable, as well. The staff was always on top of things - refiling our glass with water, asking if we needed anything more, etc. A very enjoyable and relaxed experience!

Best sushi in Dallas. Wonderful service in a very comfortable restaurant. Service staff are pleasant, knowledgeable and very helpful. We have come here for years and have never been disappointed.

Zen sushi is one of best sushi places in Dallas . Their vegetarian menu is delicious. They even substitute seaweed with soy paper for those who don't like the seaweed. California moon rolls, beet xalapa, dragon rolls are my go to. For dessert , you don't want to miss the Creme brûlée . Service is amazing . Restaurant is very clean. Staff is very polite.

Horrible service. Took 45 minutes to get drinks. Bland and over priced food. Just skip this place

This place was so good! The waitors were our favorite part.....so accommodating and kind. My old fashioned was made perfectly and my boyfriend's Sangria was excellent. The tempura is a must have! I honestly liked it more than the sushi! I can't get over how awesome the service was. Little tip.....make sure to have a reservation!:) Enjoy!

Very nice place! Michelle knows her stuff!!! I came in before starting a job in Dallas not knowing what to expect. I had some Sake and the live scallop for my meal and it did NOT disappoint. Very tasty. Very attentive wait staff! On the ball & very friendly. I was treated like a regular. Worth a trip to enjoy some fine sushi and original creations!!!

This was my first time trying this place and it definitely won't be my last! This place was so lovely! Customer service, Adrian our waiter was great as well as the food. I ordered the spicy tuna roll and the miso soup. Pricing is reasonable not to mention the place it's self was very well decorated.

Went with a group of girls for a birthday expecting a cute sushi dinner in bishop arts. I will start by saying the server was great and that's the only thing holding up the one star I'm giving them. Beyond that, I couldn't believe sushi could be so dry! It was so dry and warm that it made me physically gag. It was nearly impossible for me to eat it. I tried one piece of two different rolls and had the same reaction. I don't understand how it could taste so bad. The bao buns were decent but the bad sushi is so bad that it overshadows anything good here. The party I came with felt the same way and as if there wasn't anything on the menu that even looked appealing. The vibes were so off inside the restaurant compared to the energy of bishop arts that I actually forgot we were in a cool funky area until we left. The decor, ambiance, lighting, feng shui is very off. There are so many unique joints in the area you can walk to.. I'd save yourself the nightmare of choosing this one to eat at.

Zen Sushi is in such a wonderful area! Besides that the food was scrumptious and the service was TOP NOTCH. I ordered the spicy tuna and shrimp tempura roll along with an order of edamame. I drank only water with my meal and it automatically came with a slice of cucumber in it. It was nice and refreshing. This restaurant is small but had plenty of space for the amount of customers at the time I was there. There were plenty of staff to take care of all customers and they even had a special table reserved for a cute couple that came in dressed all "snazzy." I will definitely be back to this place to enjoy more sushi. The parking is kinda all over the place. We parked in a neighborhood nearby and walked. Lots of things to do in the Bishop Arts District.

The Sakura roll was easily one of the best sushi rolls I have ever had. I would definitely return here to get some more of that. The nori/celery old fashion drink was one that caught me by surprise. I didn't know what to expect from this drink but it was easily one of the best mixed drinks I've had. It tasted like an healthy alcoholic drink.

I came here to meet up with a friend I haven't seen in quite awhile who also loves sushi and we were both so glad we came here! We came in around 7pm and there was only one other party in the restaurant at that point, but around 8pm it started getting full so make sure you come early to snag one of the beautiful white booths! While I was waiting for my friend, our waiter asked if it was my first time at Zen and then proceeded to walk me through the menu. They have quite a few vegetarian rolls if the fish part of sushi isn't your thing. Michelle's Original Creations is filled with restaurant-unique rolls, but if you're looking for the usual roll you get at other sushi places, head straight to the Maki rolls section. Also, your water comes with a sliver of cucumber which I always prefer over lemon! When you order, you put a tick mark next to the rolls you want brought to the table and then the waiter picks it up. While we waited, we ordered an edamame appetizer that came out warm and perfectly salted. My friend ordered the tempura-fried California Sun roll and I ordered the Tiger roll which comes wrapped in shrimp! They bring out all the rolls you order on the same plate, so if that's not your thing make sure you let them know. They also only give you a tiny bit of the pink ginger and wasabi, so feel free to ask for more! This place is priced appropriately for being located in Bishop Arts, but if you're looking for a sushi deal (as I always am), you can stop in on a Monday evening where the most expensive roll is $9 and from the Original Creations section of the normal dinner menu. Service was great, ambiance was wonderful, and the food was fresh and delicious. I'm definitely coming back!