Zento in München

We ordered takeaway on Saturday evening. It was absolutely delicious and the portions were generous. Unfortunately, something was missing from the order, which can happen. But the way they handled the mistake was exceptional! They immediately offered to send everything that was missing. That's a truly remarkable gesture for a place that primarily offers takeaway. I remain more than impressed with the service and the quality of the food! Kudos!

The Raman was straight up out of a bag.

The appetizers were very good. Unfortunately, the main courses were not; this wasn't due to the preparation but rather the quality. The service was okay. I should mention that we received a small dessert because we weren't entirely satisfied. The price-performance ratio wasn't quite right for us.

Everything was excellent! The food was super fresh and the service was incredibly friendly! Highly recommended and we'll definitely be back! Thank you!

Nice atmosphere, great service, and the food looked promising, but was bland and without flavor, underwhelming for what you pay.

Company Christmas party. It was very good and enjoyable.

We celebrated my son's 13th birthday here. The sushi was fantastic! It was delicious and fresh. The service was a bit inattentive. The table wasn't completely cleaned after the main course. Also, there was no birthday greeting, even though we had mentioned it when making the reservation. It would have been nice to receive at least a small token of appreciation from the house. Otherwise, the ambiance is good, but there are more pleasant places.

Excellent Japanese restaurant. The sushi is of very high quality and absolutely delicious. Reservations are highly recommended.

The food tasted very good. Unfortunately, the sushi fell apart for both of us, which shouldn't happen. Therefore, two stars less. The service was very friendly and the atmosphere was good.

We had lunch here today and were truly impressed by the food. The sushi, sashimi, and nigiri were of very high quality, extremely fresh, and expertly prepared. The gyuso was also perfectly cooked, and overall it was a very successful and authentic Japanese meal. Unfortunately, the otherwise very positive impression was somewhat marred by the service. The server seemed rather unfriendly and uninviting, which didn't quite match the high standard of the cuisine. Nevertheless, the food is absolutely recommendable, and we will gladly return because of the quality of the dishes. With a little more friendliness from the service staff, it would be a truly perfect experience.

The restaurant was very cramped, it’s a very tight space with lots of tables everywhere. The most negative for me though was that I caught some really strong bad smell when they brought our appetisers and it put me off the food completely. I was seated quite close to the kitchen, so idk if I smelled them cleaning a fish or something. In any case, it was bad.

I had a great dinner with my friend, we ate rice with tuna fillet, and it was excellent. Very tasty, highly recommended.

Excellent food. Very busy place, poor guys serving running all night. Thats why u don't get full pot of stars. Have two more guys serving and ure done. Great taste. And I love japon food...

We were celebrating my wife's birthday and expected a special experience for her, but all we received was a simple greeting, no celebration at all. The lack of attention and effort was extremely disappointing. We celebrated my wife's birthday and expected a special treat for her, but apart from a brief greeting, there was no celebration whatsoever. The lack of attention and effort was extremely disappointing.

The food and service were good. Unfortunately, there was only a 2-hour time slot for eating. That was kind of stressful.

The price simply doesn’t meet the quality — while the food itself is decent, the overall presentation and execution fall short of what you’d expect for this cost

The food was excellent. The service staff was very friendly.

We arrived at the restaurant at 5:30 pm without a reservation and received friendly service from start to finish. The food was very good and served quickly, with excellent advice on the tuna.

Ambience and service was great. Food was ok. Miso was too salty. Chirashi bowl had too much mayo. Noodles and udon were good.

Delicious food, pleasant service!

I was quite disappointed with my visit to this restaurant. The experience started on a negative note when we were informed at the entrance that our time inside would be limited — not the kind of welcome you expect when dining out. The tables were placed very close to each other, making it uncomfortable to move around. There was no place to hang coats, and no one from the staff offered to help with them, so most guests ended up keeping their outerwear at the table, which didn’t feel pleasant. The service was polite but a bit too persistent — waiters came by about every 15 minutes to ask if everything was okay. It became slightly distracting and made it difficult to relax and enjoy the evening. As for the food, the rolls were falling apart, which made them hard to eat, though the octopus was well-cooked and delicious. Overall, the restaurant has potential, but the atmosphere and service need improvement to make the experience truly enjoyable. I honestly expected something quite different from a place like this.

The service was friendly, but not very attentive. We had to wait quite a while to be served. It was very crowded. The tables are extremely close together (only a few centimeters apart), so you can't have a private conversation. This wouldn't be possible anyway due to the noise level. You have to speak very loudly for your companion to hear/understand you. It's a shame, because it's quite a nice place. But (for my taste) there are too many tables, which creates a lot of noise, and the waiters don't notice when glasses are empty, etc. The food was good.

The sushi is highly recommended. The service and ambiance are good. Reservations are recommended.

It’s very nice place with very attentive staff not overly decorative but simple and timeless. The food was great. Only bummer it’s a bit overrun. Best to reserve a spot beforehand. Even though for me a single person the found a space quickly and took care I am not close to the window or entrance so I wouldn’t get cold.

Very tasty sushi. Highly recommended.

Zento is a good Japanese restaurant serving traditional cuisine. Since we're not fans of sushi, we had the king prawns with vegetables and the duck with vegetables, both of which were delicious. The sorbet was also good. Unfortunately, our server fell ill, and a colleague had to step in at short notice, which increased our wait time.

When we ordered, we were told not to have sushi today because it would take over an hour. So we ordered something else. Neither dish was outstanding. My Zento tempura rolls were McDonald's-style. The batter wasn't the delicious Japanese tempura batter I'm used to. Instead, it was a thick coating like chicken wings, with lots of rice underneath and a tiny bit of ingredients—an unidentifiable mixture. The menu said there were supposed to be seven different ingredients in it. That wasn't clear. Minus the coating, the taste was okay, but unfortunately, there was almost nothing left.

The ramen soup was very meager, two pieces of meat 1 cm thick and about 5 cm long. Just water. The long drink, Tokio Smash, was good, but not for €10.90.

Great Japanese restaurant, extensive menu, delicious sushi, attentive and friendly service, and a lovely atmosphere. Since the restaurant isn't particularly large, be sure to make a reservation!

Sushi at its finest... Great service... A lovely evening

We had the sushi surprise menu and it was incredibly delicious. The best sushi! The servers were very friendly. An experience worth treating yourself to.

Ramen was good Sushi was excellent

Great service and beautiful interior design

I was here with my friends. We had a fantastic time; the food and service were excellent. It's definitely worth coming here with a group of up to nine people. The ambiance alone is wonderful—in fact, it has a very cozy vibe.

Top sushi place! Very good food, very friendly owners. 10/10

Everyone is super nice and the food is great

The food is super delicious, with a huge selection. The staff is very friendly and quick. Even when it's busy, you get your food very quickly.

Very tasty food and beautifully presented!

Good rolls and ingredients. Worth visiting

Amazin place , relaxition atmoshpher, proper price

Positive: One meat eater, one vegan: Both had really great food. The vegan main course could have used a bit more greens, but otherwise the portions were very good. You'll definitely be full, and everything tasted 10/10. It was very nice that the two waiters spoke German and it was easy to communicate. Contrary: Some tables are very close together, so you sometimes feel like you're sitting at the same table as your neighbors. Some tables are so awkwardly positioned that you almost need acrobatics to get a seat. And the time limit is an absolute no-go by European standards. Because the food was really delicious and the staff was friendly, we'll be back.

A consistently delicious restaurant for sushi! Can recommend the fried tofu stafter

A weak 3 stars. The tonkotsu ramen lacked any expression or flavor. The meat was as tough as rubber, and I'd rather forget the taste. It's also quite expensive compared to the quality of the food served. The only positives were the friendly service and the nice decor.

My visit to the restaurant was a mixed blessing for me. We had reserved a table outside and sent an email the day of (since the weather wasn't cooperating) saying we'd prefer to sit inside. Unfortunately, this request couldn't be accommodated. The ambiance inside is very nice and the prices are reasonable. The outdoor seating is quite close to the street, and the tables are very small. I always recommend making a reservation inside. The drinks were delicious. The food (we ordered several small dishes) was served at somewhat odd intervals. We sometimes waited longer. But it was also very busy. The sushi specialties were particularly delicious (salmon nigiri, zenko special, and also the mixed tartar). Wagyue is ridiculously expensive. It's a tiny portion, and the taste isn't worth the price! Some of the food was really delicious. There were many vegetarian options, which I really liked. I felt it lacked a high-quality flair for its high price. But that could also have been due to the exterior.

I work and live in Munich !!! To experience a restaurant .. It is rare to run from A to Z... the food here is very fast, very delicious, clean and beautiful... reasonable price..

We ordered an oyster dish (5 pieces) for €22. In the end, the “oyster” was just a shell with regular mussels inside – which is simply cheating. When I asked to take the shells with me, the staff said no because they want to reuse them. Very disappointing experience, especially considering the high price and unacceptable practice.

The thickness of the sashimi pieces was just proper, not so thick and not so stingily thin.

Unfriendly staff, didn't stay for dinner

Great atmosphere. Great service! And the best sushi! The tempura chicken was outstanding 👌

Five of us ate here in February. We specifically requested a quiet spot beforehand. Unfortunately, according to the wait staff, the table right by the entrance was far too small for five people. (My husband had to half-step over the table to sit at the fifth chair, which was wedged between the window and the table – not for people with limited mobility or a bit more weight.) The noise level at this spot was also unpleasant, partly because the seats were so tightly packed. It wasn't communicated in advance that the table was only reserved for two hours. This is an additional negative when the service is slow and the wrong dish is brought to the table. Unfortunately, the expectation still seems to be that you'll leave quickly – even though the fault lay with the staff. Unfortunately, the quality of the food is nothing special and too expensive. I don't mind spending more money on food, but then the quality has to be right. Another negative point: my mother-in-law had already left a review shortly after our visit that was completely objective, and all five of us felt the same way. Unfortunately, the review was deleted by the owner—I can't think of any other explanation for this review.

Nothing special. Extremely long time for ordering and getting the food. Sushi was ok but nothing amazing. Too overpriced for what they offer! They try to be fancy but fail in the service they provide.

Amazing food and good service! But as it’s fresh food u have to wait a bit! So better plan some time for a great dinner!

Food was average and so was the service. Unfortunately, the waiter was not very attentive, which I had mentioned when I paid the bill (with the head waiter). I had booked through OpenTable and interesingly, the restaurant officially canceled my reservation on the app after my visit. One can only assume this was intended so no review could be made on OpenTable.

The sushi platter was a dream—fresh, finely balanced, and beautifully presented. Combined with a great ambiance and friendly service, it's absolutely recommended!

Great sushi and good ambience. The restaurant faces a wide road, with doors swung open allowing an outside seating and a good atmosphere. Food is delicious and of good quality. I could tell my sushi was freshly prepared.

Pricing is fine, but it would be nice to be able to get a pitcher of water without additional cost like in most countries. (Instead of bottled water) I ordered medium cooked but it was almost rare (maybe the scale in Germany isn't the same as France) I consider the cost of 30€ for a dish with salad/potatoes and a steak to mostly be the steak price. The steak itself was fine but not 30€ fine or sized (the size matched the 250g mentioned on the menu so no issue there). I could get a similar dish in Paris for about half the price. For 20€ in the US I've gotten much larger, better cooked steak, with no crunch or ligaments (I'm not sure what the very tough white strands are). The meat was pretty chewy which not everyone likes (especially if you aren't there to get jaw muscles, but probably also because it wasn't medium cooked) and the sides (salad and potatoes) are pretty compact in size. For me the dish was less interesting and its quality was less than that of many 15€ restaurant, nothing peculiar. Maybe the 15€ premium is because of the location and cost in the City, but Paris or Hawaï isn't cheap either and the price and quality is higher. You also don't pay for the water over there. Maybe the sushi is more worth it at this restaurant.

Very cool restaurant. Delicious. We'll be back!

We sat down for a meal with clients. The food was reasonable and so were the prices. I'm sure there are some successful creative workshops, but we were limited in time and location.

Very good food. Nice atmosphere and friendly service. A bit loud.

We reserved a table online for 6:30 p.m. However, upon arrival, the staff immediately informed us that we could only stay for two hours – even though we had reserved in advance and weren't just a walk-in. We weren't aware of this time limit beforehand, and we weren't informed of it when we made the reservation. About 18 minutes before the end of the time, a staff member approached us and clearly stated that we had to leave the table promptly, as guests for the next reservation at 8:30 p.m. were already waiting outside the packed restaurant. There was not a single word of apology; instead, we were suggested to go to the nearby restaurant at the front – which felt very rude and like an eviction. Overall, the staff wasn't particularly attentive or friendly. The table organization seemed chaotic, and the atmosphere is completely unsuitable for a relaxed meal. If you want to spend a relaxing evening without time pressure, you should choose another restaurant. We didn't even have enough time to order dessert because we were practically escorted out the door. The food was okay. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant. We won't be back.

Very Disappointing Service – I Definitely Won't Be Back My friends and I reserved a table at this restaurant a week in advance for a relaxed 6:30 p.m. dinner. However, when we arrived, we were told we could only stay for two hours because the table was booked again at 8:30 p.m. What disappointed us most was that this time limit wasn't mentioned in the online reservation. Had we known this beforehand, we would have chosen a different restaurant or planned our evening differently. Instead, we suddenly had to rush everything – ordering, eating, talking – just because other guests were due to arrive later. Even worse was the reaction of the staff, who told us something like, "Then eat somewhere else." This is extremely rude and disrespectful, especially towards customers who had made reservations in advance. The organization was poor, and we had to forgo further orders because there simply wasn't enough time. This is the first time I've ever written a negative review about a restaurant. I eat out often and understand that not everything can be perfect – but such disrespectful behavior and lack of communication are simply unacceptable. You don't expect this kind of experience at a restaurant you've consciously chosen. We were very disappointed and will definitely not be returning. I hope the restaurant learns from this to communicate more transparently and treat its guests with more respect in the future.

Service very bad, after 15min I had to ask to order, 10min later finally we got to order, 20min after we got first dishes but they forgot the drinks had to remind them. After 3rd reminder food came. Staff speak you don't understand.

Dear Zento team, my wife and I spontaneously reserved a table and haven't regretted it! Thank you 🙏 for the great 🤩 service and delicious food! Please keep it up, this definitely won't be our last time here 👍

Fancy, but not great quality. Very expensive, though.

The food was truly delicious, and anyone can offer sushi as far as I'm concerned, but otherwise, there's nothing authentically Japanese about this place. Unfortunately, we expected that from the presentation. Now we know better, and I would definitely visit the restaurant again for the Big Roll Ebi Tempura.

Another OOOOHHH yes, we were invited by our son, and Zento is one of his favorite restaurants in town. We had a delicious mixed sushi platter for four people. Since my son's girlfriend is gluten intolerant, she was given a separate platter. The various waiters were very attentive and asked questions frequently. A glimpse into the kitchen promised cleanliness.

Love this place, the staff is friendly the food is very delicious with a nice atmosphere ☺️

Saw this place somewhere on the social media and thought it looked good and saved the place until I visited München. The place is indeed very cozy and beautiful, although the food can be a bit improved upon, is not bad, is good indeed, but for the price which was a bit on the high side, it could be a bit better, overall it is recommended.

If you want to eat sushi and Japanese cuisine in Munich, you should definitely try it. Don't forget to make a reservation. From soup to sushi to hot entrees, they were all delicious. Sushi was satisfying and fresh. Salads and shrimps were all very good. The service is very fast, the waiters are attentive. Meat, seafood, everything was very fresh.

Very good service and delicious food👍

We were happy with everything around. Service very nice. Really good quality food and good portion sizes. Both the appetizer, sushi and the fish were super delicious! We'll definitely be back.

Good atmosphere, good service and reasonable price. However, as a Korean, I was disappointed that the sushi restaurant used jasmine rice.

Food is good, service is average.

Very satisfied with the restaurant service and food quality here.

Food was good, the tuna tartar could have come with some more rice crackers, service was nice and they tried their best in english, atmposhere was nice but our seating felt a little tight with having to take our jackets off and such.

Never had such good sushi. Great ambience and super nice service

Very fresh food and very friendly staff. We ordered two rolls and the bluefin tuna sashimi. And very good.

Very good food: friendly and inexpensive

That was really tasty and we would love to come back. Attentive staff, nice ambience and great food are often not a given. But in the Zento everything is there and there is nothing to complain about. Keep it up, dear Zento team!

Staff friendly and polite food is top price justified

We had a nice evening, but we would like to have a little more choice on the menu.

Ate very well. Unfortunately the table is limited to 2 hours, service was served after an hour. For me it was very crowded in the restaurant and the waiter kept bumping into me. Eating again was excellent!

We ate zento tempura , zento special rolls, ebu tempura maki and surf&turf. Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture - that means the foods were delicious! There are only few things that I can criticize: makis were sooo small and the cocktail prices were pricey. The service was fast, I think. We waited for like 15 minutes even tough we ordered too many things The interior was cozy and beautiful, but I think the spaces between the tables need to be wider. The staff were very polite and attentive (but not in an annoying way)

We had a really great evening here with great food! Highly recommended!

Stupid when you speak the same language. Everything's actually fine, but well... less complaining about the guests' tips :)

The sushi was delicious, and the mochi for dessert was also a great choice. The service was excellent—attentive and friendly. The atmosphere was lively and inviting, perfect for a lovely evening.

Excellent cake. The menu is highly recommended. Already enjoyed three times. Very varied.

Great food for not too much money! The food is authentic Asian food. Great variety of dishes. They also have a lot of vegetarian dishes. Definitely worth a try - It‘s not immediately at the city centre but a short walk from Odeonsplatz. It‘s possible to make a reservation online and they accept cards (no american express). Unfortunately, the service was not top notch - Otherwise it would be a 5/5.

Great service, nice atmosphere, the food was delicious! We had udon, salmon medium rare (highly recommended!) and mango cream. We'll definitely be back!

First of all, yes, it is a bit tight at some tables. We were lucky enough to get the stand-alone table on the wall between the stairs and the bar, which was very pleasant. When we were there (8 p.m.) it was full and unfortunately very loud, one gentleman in particular said he constantly had to drown out everyone else, but the restaurant can't do anything about that. Although... maybe you could kindly point out not to shout like that. But well, the background noise here is probably never very quiet. Everyone in service was very nice and friendly. The food was served in a reasonable time. For the starter: The ceviche is a dream, the summer rolls are also very good, everything is beautifully prepared and tastes great. The main course, surf and turf, was perfect except for the shrimp that was fried a little too long. The other main course sushi with salmon tartare and sashimi were perfect. All in all worth the money.

Super delicious sushi...nice service...nice location!

Great service and delicious food! Online reservations on the homepage work quickly and perfectly!

The food is ok. nice presentation and arrived quickly. Service is average to poor. Plates were not cleared and main courses were already brought. We were allowed to refill the wine ourselves and the beer for the aperitif was still on the table at the end...so no problem. But the cheekiness of the waiter as to why I didn't give a tip was too much. He also came with the condition of his employment that he had to pay commission for the table of 2% and that he was used to getting tips. Well, then work on how real service works and then you'll get something.

We extended the time window of 2 hours for 4 people by another 2. They don't like that at all, even though it is offered as possible. Way too many places. When it's busy, it's not so great to sit on your neighbor's lap. Overall, a recommendation if you deduct these points.

Super delicious Tonkotsu Ramen!

It was great and tasty, great service too

The food here tasted very good! Sushi was very tasty and fresh and the mochi ice cream was also very good. The service was very nice and helpful. The atmosphere inside was very nice.

For a restaurant with above average prices, the service was very poor. You had to constantly bend over when the waiter served food because the restaurant was too narrow. Keller always leaned close to us customers (because the restaurant was loud) and it's not professional. In addition, upon arrival we were repeatedly told that you could only reserve the table for 2.5 hours. It was a birthday and we called in advance to see if the cake could be served, which was answered in the affirmative. Only when it was asked that the cake should be reserved was it said that cutlery and serving costs €4/P.

Everything was tasty and satisfying, thank you)

The food is pretty good and the staff is enthusiastic.