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Zenkichi

Zenkichi Sake & Seasonal Japan

What People Are Saying About Zenkichi

The Editor

Justin Hartung

Citysearch

A night at Zenkichi can feel like a scene out of a 1940s paperback mystery. There's no sign on the wood-paneled exterior, just a light over the door, and a pretty hostess working the rope guards the stairs to the dining room. Inside lies a twisting maze of dark-wood booths that resemble private dining cars on a train. Billyburg couples can get cozy by closing the blinds, their only connection to the outside world a call button to summon the waitress. The setting may sound gimmicky, but the elegant, small Japanese plates are deadly serious--and seriously delicious.

3 Star Rating: Average

10/02/09

Food is Close to Average, Great Ambiance

by Pac0

Zenkichi has the potential to be really good, but when you're a high priced Japanese restaurant, I think it is imperative that your menu be explanatory or your waitstaff is well equipped to answer all questions.

Zenkichi does not allow modification of the Prix Fixe menu which means if you have any allergens or are vegeterian, you should not have the Prix Fixe.

What was supposed to be a relaxing dinner turned into deciphering the menu myself.

The restaurant itself was beautiful.

50% of the food was very good.

Do not order the asparagus, it is a slight disappointment.

If you are going for ambiance, definitely go here. If you are looking for a good meal to satiate your hunger, I would suggest going to another restaurant.

As a result, Zenkichi is overpriced because service is not as good as it should be. They are friendly, but once again, there is a language issue.

  • Pros: Ambiance
  • Cons: Limited English of Staff
3 Star Rating: Average

09/15/09

short and sweet

by Missy11

seating is great:it's romantic,cozy and private. The boths are not as small as some of the reviews make them out to look they're perfect for 2 people.

The service was extremely fast and attentive(thanks to the service button on your table) but I barely understood 1 word when the waiter took our order.

The food was ok and fair nothing to go crazy.

over.

Over all the looks of the place exceeds the actual meals. So what you really end up paying for is the restaurant not the food. Will prob. not return but it is a great dinning experience to try atleast once.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/24/09

Good Food

by Blu3Citi

I went here with my boyfriend for our anniversary. The food was great and tasty, but the sitting space was too small, I don't like being cramp in a corner. Over all it was a very nice romantic place . I would recommend to ask for a bigger sitting area when you make a reservation (if possible)

  • Pros: Great food
  • Cons: Space is a bit small

The Details on Zenkichi

Family Style:

The small plates are portioned to be shared; four or five should satiate a party of two.

What to Drink:

Only beer and sake are available. Try the Akitabare Shunsetsu Nama sake ($10), which has a pleasing hint of banana flavor.

Know Before You Go:

Be sure to make reservations, as the place fills up quickly, and there's no bar to pass the time while waiting for a table.

Category:

Restaurants

Cuisine:

Japanese

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