Tenzan

08/11/10

Very Fresh Fish!

by caryn donohue

I just moved across the street from Tenzan and decided to give it a whirl recently for lunch. There are quite a few sushi places in a 3 block radius, so I figured if I didn't like it, I'd just move on to the next one. Well, I'm not sure if I'll actually be trying any others.

I went for the lunch special and both my friend and I loved it. Between the two of us we had a yellowtail and scallion, salmon avocado, peanut avocado and spicy tuna roll, along with the salad. All of the rolls were delicious and I was particularly impressed with the sizable chunks of fish in the rolls, as well as the flavor and freshness of the fish. I will definitely be returning sooner rather than later!

01/15/09

Not that great and wouldn't go back

by ninaras

The atmosphere was very relaxing and cute, but the sushi was just average. I rarely don't finish a plate of sushi and I did there. The sushi was warm, like it had been sitting out for hours and it looked like it too. There are plenty of other better sushi places on in the area.

12/25/08

Not authentic sushi and strange rock shrimp

by yummylee

Please avoid the rock shrimp at this place by all means. The shrimp was pink color and looked like it was dyed or something. The sushi was not authentic. There are definitely other better sushi place in the neighborhood.

• Pros: Ambience
• Cons: Food

06/24/08

My Go-To Sushi Joint

by uppereastsider90

I first went to Tenzan the same night I moved to NYC. I thought the sushi was delicious, even though I had expected worse for the price (Just being honest). First, let's start with the customer service. Even at its most hectic time, I don't ever have to wait very long for a table. The waitresses, esp. Sonya and Shelly, are divine. We are on a first name basis now, because they were so friendly and polite I couldn't help but get to know them. Even if it is your first time, they will be very accommodating to you. Second, presentation. Have you ever been to a restaurant that had good food but the place looked dirty and you just wondered who exactly made your food? Well, Tenzan is exceptionally clean. I never have to worry about hygiene, and I know that the tables and booths have been wiped and cleaned. The decor is very nice, and they always have such pretty flowers. Best thing is, its a casual restaurant (I go there in my sweats when I am desperate), but you wouldn't feel out of place if you happened to be wearing a really nice outfit. Bathrooms! So clean you can sit on them (I don't, but you could). Smell so nice and again, nice decor. Perks: Warm handtowel before you eat, this is seriously something I have become used to. If I go to a restaurant and there isnt a warm towel, I automatically frown for a second. Sushi: YUMMY! Presentation, wonderful. The rolls are really tight and hearty. The nigiri pieces are humongous. They always had a little flair to your plate (Designs, etc). Once, they messed up my order and the chefs wrote "Sorry [my name]" in spicy sauce. Cute! Anyways, I highly highly recommend the Spicy Girl Roll and the Special Dragon.

I could ramble on forever about this place, because it's just that good.

• Pros: Customer Service, Cleanliness, Food, Presentation
• Cons: Number of Tables (though not really a problem)

05/23/08

worth to know out there....best sushi restaurant

by oku

LOVE SUSHI LOVE TENZAN.... this place are awesome with fresh sushi fish and great rolls too. i will never want to try other place ever after i found tenzan. now they even have new location at 2ave 52 street. The service and the environment are wonderful too. try it and you will know.......