Zen Sushi

Pretty good sushi despite being a bit overpriced. I was surprised how well they do tempura + tempura maki rolls (try it, it’s amazing). Décor is definitely going for that modern, sleek, we-​are-​definitely-​a-​chain-​with-​a-​good-​interior-​designer feel. Haven’t tried anything other than maki and nigiri but was pretty happy with what they had so I assume the rest is pretty good too. Despite being a little overpriced the rolls are indeed filling so I’d say «worth»

Possibly some of the best sushi you can get in Lund! It’s a little on the expensive side for what it is, but honestly worth it in case of a major craving! From what I remember, their nigiris were pretty damn good :)

When In Sweden, when in Lund and most importantly when in raw-​fish abstinent the best place to get you fixed is at Zen Sushi & Tea! This is where you want to go for the best as well as affordable & reliable SH#@ or fix!
I’ll only recommend two sushi joints in Lund! One appeals to the green and environmentally-​correct personality of mine, needless to say aside from great taste, value and quality! The other, Zen Sushi & Tea is where I go to silence the cravings that might not be so attuned to the red fish list! Occasionally I can’t help myself wanting to enjoy species such as tuna and prawns!
Also I might add that the black & white design is charming as well as sober and suiting!
Now to why this place is a (guilty) pleasure of mine; Nigiri pillows that will not fall apart, go ahead laugh but remember this is Sweden we do frequently mess up with the rice. The rice pillows are well-​seasoned and in good sweet contra sour– harmony. Fresh fish slices that are cut perfectly thick or thin depending on whether your pleasure happens to be Sashimi or Nigiri! The usual Cali or salmon rolls are spot on, but they do offer Makis with twists and I do urge you to order such. I for one love the shake garlic roll that is made with garlic marinated salmon as well as spring onion which adds a great texture to the roll. Another roll to love, depending on how one might feel about Saffron, is the Golden Gate Roll. The ironic taste of the Saffron adds another dimension to the sweetness of prawns and avocado! I do also love the spicy tuna roll which get its zing from the Kimchi-​mayo (chili & garlic) and especially when upgraded to the inferno version which is grilled and even hotter. If you, much like me, think highly of lemon, be sure to try the Lemon Suprise Roll where you get lemon marinated prawns as well as lemon zest, the fusion in between the citrus and nutishness from the sesame seeds is exciting!
To be honest the biggest problem I have with Zen is the lack of tofu and leek in the ever so too zingy or chili-​spicy Miso soup. I love Zens innovation abilities but one this one they gone a little too far. The saltiness together with the smokey flavor accompanied with this much chili doesn’t add or improve the soup. It becomes ratter an unpleasant roller coaster ride on the taste buds!
Also Zen offers only 3 hot dishes and they nowhere near the sushi served in terms of quality, authenticity and value. The Yakiniku beef neither is tender nor offers the required depth. Furthermore the reason behind added Kimchi-​mayo to the dish is a mystery to me!
I would also have liked Zen even more if the fish selection wasn’t this limited and predictable.
Nevertheless as long as you are at Zen to get help with your raw fish cravings you wont find many other words best to describe it than; bravo, bravo and bravo!