At Zen Sushi & Sake, our Sushi Restaurant in Lexington, KY brings together quality, flavor, and attention to detail for a memorable meal. Customers have given us 4.90 stars from 1083 reviews, and we’re known for great service and quality plus convenient accessible facilities.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Zen Sushi & Sake
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Shredded cucumber, crabmeat
Seaweed salad
Lettuce, ginger dressing
Bonito flake, Tsuyu, ginger
Broccoli with sweet sesame dressing
9 pcs of tuna, salmon, yellowtail
Kalamata olive, momiji yuzu togarashi
Seared black pepper-Crusted tuna, mango salsa
Tempura fried shrimp, Thai sweet chili aioli
Japanese fried calamari with onion rings
Grilled collar of yellowtail, Togarashi, ponzu
Shiro miso, shiitaki mushroom, fried tofu, seaweed, negi
Spicy miso broth
Pork & chicken dumpling, pan-fried or steam
Pan seared lamb chops w. cabernet garlic shoyu
Simmered pork belly with okinawa black sugar & sake, daikon, bokchoy, karashi mustard (limit 6 per evening)
Angus choice N.Y strip steak self-cook on the rock, cabernet-shoyu
Rare seared N.Y strip, thinly sliced, negi, daikon, ponzu
Japanese style Fried Chichen
Simmered shrimp, Japanese golden curry, udon
Japanese fried rice, Angus choice N.Y. strip
Korean style BBQ N.Y. strip, Hikari rice
Tender chicken breast, fruity bourbon glaze, broccoli, snap pea
Shiitaki mushroom, snap pea, asparagus, broccoli zucchini, grape tomato
scattered sashimi, Ikura, tamago, Hitomebore rice
Japanese style pork belly, bok choy, nori, negi
faroe islands salmon
salmon belly
big eye tuna
white tuna
yellowtail
Hokkaido flounder
Kagoshima horse mackerel
Hokkaido sea scallop
spot prawn
Hokkaido octopus
squid
marinated salmon roe
surf clam
barbecued freshwater eel
w. yuzu kosho
sweet omelette
sakura wood smoked aji, ginger, negi
torched salmon belly, ikura, negi
Kalamata olive
torched scallop, lemon, sea salt
yellowtail, yellowtail tartar
Salmon draped over spicy salmon, avocado roll, spicy aioli, masago
Seared albacore, tuna, yellowtail, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeño, Sriracha
Pepper tuna draped over Albacore tuna, spicy tuna, avocado roll, yuzu
Tuna, salmon, crabmeat, avocado wrapped in thin cucumber, ponzu
Yellowtail, tuna, salmon, mango, soypaper, kani, cucumber, avocado
Seared salmon, tuna draped over spicy tuna, asparagus roll, spicy aioli
Tuna, flounder, salmon, yellowtail, scallop, big eye tuna maki
salmon, cream cheese, avocado
Tempura shrimp, spicy crab, avocado, masago, unagi tare
Tempura soft-shell crab, eel, lobster salad, avocado, soy paper, unagi tare
Salmon, avocado, cream cheese, tempura fried, unagi tare
Spicy tuna, pickled jalapeño, cream cheese, spicy crab, tempura fried
Tempura shrimp, eel, avocado, cucumber, scallion, masago, unagi tare
Tempura shrimp, spicy crab, cream cheese, seared N.Y. strip, Truffle-unagi tare
Lobster salad on the top of tempura shrimp, spicy crabmeat roll with soy paper
avocado, cucumber
9 pcs chef's seasonal Nigiri
18 pcs chef's seasonal Sashimi
5 pcs seasonal nigiri 12 pcs Sashimi
Hear from our valued guests
We had a great dinner at Zen sushi on our last night in Lexington. Everything was fresh and delicious and our server was great and attentive.
We sat at the sushi bar and it was such a fun experience! They made the most beautiful displays out of our sushi. It was fresh and bursting with flavor! It was so good we came back the next day. We were visiting from Texas and wish we had this place near us! So so good. Just go!
Really good sushi. Our service was great. We picked this restaurant because it was close to our hotel and my partner has celiac - we had a great experience. Lots of options and our server was very knowledgeable. Comfortable dining experience especially for a shopping center style location, clean and bright decor. Would definitely come again next time we visit
We were on a road trip looking for a nicer dinner, but with 4 kids (2-8 years old) we always hesitate to go for sushi spots. I can say definitively this was one of our best dining out experiences with our family ever. Our waiter was attentive to the needs of our kids, they split the entrees up for the kids to help us out, and the sushi was phenomenal for my wife and I. Bummed we aren’t local because we would be regulars. Go here now
This place was absolutely gorgeous! The sushi was wonderful! 10/10 recommend. Service was awesome and very detailed!
Today was our first time dining at Zen Sushi & Sake, and my family and I absolutely loved it. We ordered the Nigiri & Sashimi Teishoku, which included a 5-piece seasonal nigiri special and 12 pieces of seasonal sashimi—and every bite was exceptional. The fish was incredibly fresh, each piece carrying its own distinctive aroma while sharing a deep, satisfying umami profile. Beyond the outstanding quality of the food, the experience itself truly stood out. Our server, Adam, elevated the evening with his knowledge, professionalism, and natural charisma. His guidance and attentiveness made the meal even more memorable. We will definitely be returning—for both the remarkable quality of the food and the exceptional dining experience. Thank you, Zen Sushi & Sake, for such an amazing first visit!
The absolute best sushi restaurant in Lexington. Everytime we come here we know it’s going to be delicious and a gorgeous presentation. Worth every single penny!
Weekend in Lexington and found this place on Trip Advisor. Food was delicious and fresh, our server Kayla was great. I liked that they had a separate Japanese fish menu. I tried all 3 of the Fatty Tuna sashimi choices and I’m not embarrassed to say that I couldn’t tell the difference. The fatty tune (high quality) was buttery…but…my palate is not experienced enough to have known which piece I was eating if I wasn’t looking at the fat streaking through it. But, all the rolls we tried were distinctive and tasted fresh. Place is not over crowded or noisy for a Friday.
Went on a Tuesday and as always: 5 stars across the board, top tier service (Brooke was a gem of a server), 10/10 would recommend. The sashimi barracuda and petite crab I got to try for the first time (from the specials menu), both delicious and unique. The only negative was my date was not a fan of Tempura cheesecake, so I was forced to eat it all myself...I was not mad about it! ;)
Wow, what a great dining experience. I had miso soup, ginger salad, and hamachi kama (grilled collarbone of yellowtail) along with white crane sake (a symbol of friendship and generosity). I concluded the meal with a delicious version of japanese cheesecake. Everything was absolutely delicious and reminds me of my travels in Japan. My server, Adam, was very friendly and patient with my questions about the menu. I will definitely be back. For a delicious and authentic Japanese dining experience, you must go to Zen Sushi & Sake.
Common questions about Zen Sushi & Sake
Zen Sushi & Sake is located at 3070 Lakecrest Cir Ste 500, Lexington, KY 40513, United States, Lexington, KY, United States.
You can reach Zen Sushi & Sake by calling +1 859-219-2166.
Zen Sushi & Sake has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 1083 customer reviews.
Zen Sushi & Sake features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Zen Sushi & Sake features the following from the business: Identifies as Asian-owned, Identifies as women-owned.
Zen Sushi & Sake features the following service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Zen Sushi & Sake features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great tea selection, Great wine list.
Zen Sushi & Sake features the following popular for: Dinner, Solo dining.
Zen Sushi & Sake features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Happy-hour drinks, Healthy options, Spirits, Wine.
Zen Sushi & Sake features the following dining options: Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating.
Zen Sushi & Sake features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Zen Sushi & Sake features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Zen Sushi & Sake features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists.
Zen Sushi & Sake features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Zen Sushi & Sake features the following payments: Debit cards, NFC mobile payments, Credit cards.
Zen Sushi & Sake features the following children: High chairs.
Zen Sushi & Sake features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
Business Features
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