The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Markham, April 2024

Zen Japanese Restaurant

88/100 (1407 ratings)

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"I've been going to Zen since their Scarborough days and even though I've been coming to this restaurant for many years, I'm always pleasantly..."

Jacqui Anderson

"Came here once with a friend, it was an awesome dining experience. Even though Zen-san himself wasn't in, the food was still really good. Freshest..."

Lillian Yeung

"Zen Restaurant never disappoints every single time. I would recommend sitting at the sushi bar and receiving whatever the chef recommends. Love..."

Susan Lee

"Invited by my dear friend for my first visit. The service and food are excellent! I ordered the Sashimi lunch set which is fabulous! Seldom to find..."

Jacqueline Yeung

"Part performance art and part wonderful food. Zen Sushi restaurant takes a night out and makes it a memorable experience. The atmosphere including..."

Daniel Amsler

"Just amazing. Zen brought Japan to our table. The service was very punctual and food as expected. It did not..."

Alicia Tan P

"素晴らしいお寿司で、オーナー大将の人柄も最高です。日本から旅行者、出張にもお薦めです。This place is my..."

Hidenori Todd Toyoda

"Had the omakase sushi set. Good selection of fresh fish around the world. Would definitely go..."

Jov Ng

"One of the best in town ! It is worth for every penny..."

Raymond Chau

"First time dining at Zen last Sunday. The food was great. The service was good. Probably will come..."

Janny Mak

"Best sushi this side of the Canadian Rockies. Definitely a must-try for any serious Japanese food..."

Douglas John White

"Zen is our go to place for amazing sushi and service. Love the new location but wish it was closer. Best sushi in..."

Suzanne Bourgeau

"Best Sushi in town! Extraordinary service!..."

Jacqueline Ginn

"We've been going to Zen for over a decade now. Never disappointed. Sushi / kitchen dishes are always meticulously put together, now that they have..."

Helen Qtip

"We’ve been going to this restaurant for 4 months now and it never disappointed. The sushi is amazing - one of the best I’ve had in Toronto so..."

Madhav Khurana

"Zen Japanese Restaurant has always been my favourite restaurant for sushi in Toronto! This is the Japanese restaurant I’ve come to the most, and..."

Travelling Foodie

"This is my favourite Japanese restaurant in Markham. Although it is quite pricey (slightly overpriced in my opinion), I do find that the quality of..."

Cooking With Alison

"We came here for their omakase kaiseki menu since it appeared to be highly recommended. I've been wanting to try this place since they opened this..."

Happy_foodie

"My omakase experience at Zen was out of this world!! Omakase is a meal where you leave the selection of what you eat to the chef. You don't..."

Karen Ng

"My husband and I visited Zen's new Markham location for the very first time - it was better than we remembered from our visits to the Scarborough..."

TC

"A nice little Japanese restaurant hidden away in Markham. I've never been to their old location before but we visited a while after they moved to..."

Vivian Lam

"Zen finally moved to Markham. It's more convenient for York region residents. The new place with new decor, new furniture, new utensils and..."

FoodloverYYZ

"Their fish definitely tastes better than aoyama, cafe michi, and taros fish. Price is decent, and so far everything raw had been great. Hopefully to..."

1337er

"Chirashi is the best!. Have to try their Chirashi lunch, which is come with salad and udon! Price is just..."

Thy

"Probably the best sushi in Canada and certainly in Toronto. I have been to Tojo and to Sushi Kaji and this is better, though Tojo has better decor...."

Hungryguy

"Lunch chirashi. Best value vs..."

Lisa

"Excellent service. Satisfying..."

Robert

"Proper Japanese style food.. It's not cheap, but all things consider, proper Japanese food is never cheap, this is not meant to be like Kaji, but..."

Sam Yeh

"Zen is my favorite place for quality sushi!! Truly a hidden gem in Scarborough. Their sushi is absolutely delicious and fish is always fresh. Whole..."

AnitaKl

"The Best Sushi Anywhere. E: "Best Sushi Anywhere" Hyperbole? No, actually not. Zen is the best restaurant anywhere.Zen Japanese is, in my..."

Sisyphus

"If you drive your car pass Zen, it would often be overlooked by its appearance and location, but this restaurant is truly a hidden treasure being..."

Foodgasmic.

"If not for the location ..... If not for the location, I would definitely come more often. It's a bit far (and the area is a bit "questionable") for..."

Clem

"Definitely best sushi in Toronto. Make sure you sit at the bar when trying their omakase sushi, it's an awesome experience. I recommend their omakase..."

Calvin

"Best sushi I've found in Toronto. I moved to Toronto from Los Angeles where I have had the best sushi ever. While there are places in TO that have..."

Jennifer Hoffmeister

"Quality food, great service. Authentic, great japanese food, no doubt. i didn't find the ambiance lacking; they do have proper lighting and some type..."

FreeWilly

"The fish and omakase experience was so spectacular, it did not matter that the restaurant was in a strip mall in a sketchy looking part of..."

Mary Tang

"When you pull into the plaza where Zen is located, you may be doubtful that a successful 29-year old restaurant exists. But, the filled restaurant..."

Gastro World

"I have actually visted Zen a couple of times before this post, so obviously it’s good!! Will continue visiting...."

Smilingmango

"This tiny restaurant in a tiny plaza that would probably be overlooked by many has one of Toronto's most authentic sushi bars. We got a table at the..."

Jyau

"I have been to Zen numerous time for lunch and every time was an excellent experience.Since I always come here alone, I definitely suggest..."

Jennifer K

"Hidden gem in Scarborough. Limited seating provides a more intimate preparation of food, speaking of which their sushi/zushi is fresh and..."

Robert M.

"Owner/Chef Seiichi Kashiwabara took over the restaurant in the year 2000 and has had a local following of customers since. Thank you to my sister who..."

Mary Tang

"Hidden in a Scarborough strip mall (don't let the sketchy area deter you) Zen has been around for a while, and well known by the locals. Regulars..."

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