Zen Toro
Sacramento, CA 95814-2010
Phone: (916) 442-4933
- Price:
- $$$
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 5:30pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Zen Toro – by Tara de Lis
The Scene
Simple decor like an entryway bamboo plant encircled by scattered rocks and a curved fish tank in the back befits the casually dressed pre-party crowd. Bright lighting fills the sushi bar and cramped seating quarters, which afford little privacy in a room where people mostly try and keep to themselves. Servers respond quickly, but sometimes don't communicate with chefs regarding fresh fish recommendations.
The Food
The menu is dauntingly extensive and features everything from standard Japanese fare to house specialty rolls. The baked oyster appetizer is a creative mix of buffalo mozzarella garlic and pesto, but the fresh salmon sashimi stands out as the melt-in-your-mouth winner. The tuna lovers dream roll conjoins spicy tuna, avocado and cucumber topped with three different varieties of fresh catch. Chicken teriyaki is served sliced in a light sweet sauce that complements rather than overpowers.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThere's a $14 minimum for credit cards.
Look GoodWork off dinner calories at dance club hot spot Elements, which is located only one block away.
The ExtrasThe private room in the back seats 14 people comfortably and is available for special events. At lunch it requires a $250 minimum food purchase; at dinner it's $500--neither price includes alcohol. A mix of sushi, chicken and fish are served family style.
User Reviews for Zen Toro
10/21/2007 Posted by janista
I love Zen T. They make the best sushis and they know how to please their customers satisfaction and their soy sauce are bomb. It just tastey with rice and sushis.. I love that place. As much as I like Kru Zen I the best of the best. Wink*
03/25/2007 Posted by alyssajones
I used to eat at this restaurant when it was on S street...and called Takas. Now Zen Sushi is operated by the same chefs but in a different location. I must tell you...I have lived many places..including Seattle, and the bay area. (both are known for great sushi) This sushi is some of the best out there....especially for being in the Sacramento area. One thing you must keep in mind...Sushi is a different experience. Its no Ruth Chris steakhouse. Its not Posh. Sorry... if thats what you expect. You cant expect to make a reservation and get right in. Its slammin on the weekends at Zen!! geez...actually its slammin almost every night. BECAUSE ITS GOOD!!!! You have to know a GREAT sushi place for what it is: GREAT SUSHI!! Yes, it is a little cramped. Yes the servers will leave you hanging for a little bit on a busy night. BUT THE SUSHI IS TO DIE FOR!!!!! Some great rolls to try are: The City roll, the Jason, the fong & fong...and my ULTIMATE FAVORITE: THE volcano!!!!! Please dont listen to these people with their stories of their kids...and the wait...and the rude servers. This place is absolutley worth any of that stuff...and its not always like that. and its NOT THAT BAD. if you just know that good sushi is not a 5 star gourmet style restaurant. its sushi...real sushi....not fake california mikuni sushi. oops....did i just say that out loud? TRUST ME !!!! GO TRY!!!!! Its awesome
Pros: THE SUSHI!!! thats all you need
Cons: servers are very busy, there is sometimes a long wait, place is small
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