Zen Sushi - Sacramento

This is our second time hereI swear the first time (about 4 years ago) was much betterBut tonight was not that good.

I've lived two blocks from zen for 3 years and gone there twiceAs I started this I realized this is not novel writing, but real writingNo suspense.

Came here to try out their happy hour. Loved the featured cocktail, unfortunately I don't remember the name, only that it went down smoothly and it was STRONG. Also around $4 or $5? So no dent in the wallet. Since fellow my friend was buying as a belated birthday pressie, I didn't pay much attention to the price. (That's how I roll. So we ordered: Grilled asparagus Nicely done, still had bite to it. Rainbow roll Fresh fish! Would have been better without the sesame seeds as the taste tends to overpower the fish. Short ribs Very gingery and a bit too salty. Calamari Good, but not my fave. Onion rings Done tempura style. I prefer beer battered personally. Great service! Very considerate and attentive. The lounge y feel is nice, but if you're eating a plethora of small plates, the tables may be more comfortable. As for the back room, lots of space there! I could see hosting a gathering of people or a small party...

Went on a Sunday afternoon with two other people. There were only a few other customers. Enjoyed the music they had on. The service was great and so was the food. The all you can eat menu is pretty complete and has many good options, we certainly made it worth the price paid. The staff was friendly, helpful and had some advice on what to order based on what was liked at the table.

Great dinning experience. Had the Spicy Tuna and Firecracker Roll and Saki. Best I have had. Service was friendly and attentive. Great atmospheres. Casual. I will eat here the next time I'm in town.