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Zen Japanese Restaurant

SushiSushiKaisekiMarkhamTraditional

Markham's long-running destination for serious sushi and kaiseki — chef Tatsuya Kawamura, open since 2000.

Price
¥¥¥
Area
Markham (Woodbine Ave)
Since
2000
Chef
Tatsuya Kawamura
Zen Japanese Restaurant — authentic sushi restaurant in Toronto, Markham (Woodbine Ave)
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About
Zen Japanese Restaurant on Woodbine Avenue in Markham has been one of the GTA's most serious Japanese kitchens since 2000. Chef-owner Tatsuya Kawamura — who also trained many of today's Toronto chef-owners — runs a menu that spans formal kaiseki, sushi, and traditional à la carte. A de facto training ground for the city's Japanese cooks.
Neighborhood & visiting

Zen Japanese Restaurant sits in Markham (Woodbine Ave), one of Toronto's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Chef-owned by Tatsuya Kawamura since 2000
  • Mentor to many of Toronto's current Japanese chef-owners
  • Full kaiseki and sushi menu
  • Markham's benchmark Japanese restaurant
Links
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Frequently asked

About Zen Japanese Restaurant

Is Zen Japanese Restaurant an authentic sushi restaurant in Toronto?
Yes — Zen Japanese Restaurant is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for sushi in Toronto: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
Where is Zen Japanese Restaurant located?
Zen Japanese Restaurant is located at 7634 Woodbine Ave, Markham, ON L3R 2N2, Toronto, Canada in the Markham (Woodbine Ave) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Zen Japanese Restaurant?
Zen Japanese Restaurant accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Zen Japanese Restaurant?
Zen Japanese Restaurant sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for sushi of this format in Toronto.
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