ZEN 8 GRILL

3.8

20 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Asian

412 12th Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1A5

About this restaurant

Zen 8 Grill is in Calgary, Alberta and it has become a very popular pace for the locals to get together for some great food, a welcoming atmosphere and perhaps some karaoke. The eatery serves up lunch and dinner, as well as drinks. Some of the options on the drinks menu include various wines, sakes, hand crafted cocktails and beers. Zen 8 Grill is known for great food. You and your group can start with some appetizers including the edamame, shrimp tempura, yam fries and popcorn calamari. Some of the larger plates on the menu include the Kobe rib eye, chicken breast, salmon filet, tuna steak and hot teriyaki beef. Noodle bowls, as well as sushi, are available, too. Zen 8 Grill offers dessert, as well, so end with something sweet.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Asian, Pan-Asian, Japanese
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 5:00pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 12:00am, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 2:00am
Phone number
(403) 261-1888
Website
http://www.zen8grill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Our Kabuki room can seat 35 people comfortably.

Location
412 12th Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1A5
Neighborhood
Calgary
Cross street
3 St Southeast - Inside Cowboys Casino
Parking details
Complimentary underground parking. Entrance located between Macleod and 3rd st SE
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Edamame & Shichimi**CA$2.95
Soy bean/sea salt/togarashi
Yam FriesCA$6.95
Yam sticks/tempura battered/tsunami sauce
Shrimp TempuraCA$9.95
Tiger shrimp/tempura battered/volcano sauce
Ebi MayoCA$8.95
Tiger shrimp/panko breaded/hurricane sauce
Popcorn CalamariCA$8.95
Breaded/togarashi aioli
Japanese Fried Chicken (Jfc)*CA$8.95
Sous - vide, marinated chicken/wasabi misonaise
Golden ScallopsCA$7.95
Scallop/panko breaded/aurora sauce
Shanghai Spring RollsCA$6.95
Vegetarian/sweet chilli sauce
Pac Rim GyozaCA$6.95
Pork/green cabbage/togarashi/ponzu sauce
Osaka DumplingCA$6.95
Crispy octopus cake/volcano sauce/tonkatsu sauce/bonito flake
Tender Beef TatakiCA$9.95
Rare tenderloin/scallions/garlic chips/ponzu sauce

Soups & Salads

The road to longevity

Zen 8 Grill's Miso SoupCA$2.50
White & red miso blend/bonito broth/scallions/tofu/wakame
Shrimp Won Ton SoupCA$2.95
Homemade shrimp wonton/scallions/beef pho broth
Seaweed SaladCA$7.95
Sesame marinated kelp/tofu/tomato slices/sesame oil
Tofu & Kale Goma, EhCA$7.95
Organic tofu/kale/avocado/house-made sesame sauce
Tuna & Kale Goma, Eh*CA$8.95
Tuna tataki/kale/house-made sesame sauce
Sashimi Salad**CA$8.95
Tuna salmon/gf house dressing/crushed peanuts/avocado/dry cranberries

Teppanyaki

Teppanyaki is an old japanese cooking method used in the heian period (798-1185ad). The method is executed by using an iron griddle or cast over an open fire it is also known as hibachi, used in some households in japan. The word "teppan" means, aluminum or cast iron plate and "yaki" means to cook in high heat. All teppanyaki options can be made gluten friendly

Hot Teriyaki (5oz)CA$15.95
Salmon Fillet(5oz)CA$16.95
Chicken Breast (5oz)CA$16.95
Tenderloin (6oz)CA$23.95
Ribeye(6oz)*CA$22.95
Tuna Steak (5oz)CA$22.95
Scallop & ShrimpCA$19.95
Organic Tofu Steak (5oz)CA$9.95
Kobe Ribeye(8oz)CA$160.00

Noodle Bowls

Memories of marco polo

Pad ThaiCA$9.95
Sous vide chicken/egg/crisp vegetable/cilantro/peanuts
Chow MeinCA$9.95
Sous vide chicken/crisp vegetable/egg noodles
Tom Yum PhoCA$9.95
Spicy beef/rice noodle/spicy coconut broth
Spicy Beef PhoCA$9.95
Spicy beef/rice noodle/beef pho broth
Wonton Noodle SoupCA$9.95
Shrimp wonton/egg noodles/beef broth

Sashimi

Slices of envy. 5 pieces per order $9.95. All sashimi options are gluten friendly. Make it angry - complimentary

Ahi Red Tuna
Albacore Tuna
Sockeye Salmon
Atlantic Salmon
Bay of Fundi Scallops
Bbq Unagi

Sushi

The way of the roll. All rolls $9.95

Pocket Aces
Cucumber/avocado/topped with spicy tuna/krab meat/masago/seaweed salad
California Roll
Krab meat/cucumber/avocado/masago
Angry California Roll
Habanero masago/shichimi spice/volcano sauce/avocado/cucumber/krab meat
Dynamite Roll
Shrimp tempura/masago/avocado/cucumber/japanese mayo/teriyaki
Spicy Tuna Roll
Spicy tuna/scallion/avocado/habanero masago/tempura crunch/volcano sauce
Spicy Salmon Roll**
Atlantic salmon/cucumber/avocado/habanero masago/hurricane sauce
Cowboys Roll
Alberta beef/asparagus/lettuce/cucumber/hot teriyaki
Unagi Roll
Abure freshwater eel/avocado/cucumber/sweet soy bbq sauce
Rock N' Roll*
Tuna/salmon/asparagus/avocado/masago/dipped in tempura/volcano & teriyaki sauce
Crispy Midori Roll
Asparagus/cream cheese/avocado/aonori/dipped in tempura/teriyaki sauce
Madame Butterfly Roll
Seaweed salad/carrot/avocado/cucumber/sesame dressing/soy bean sheet

Dessert

Happy ending

Ice Cream TrioCA$5.95
Lychee, mango & green tea
Tempura Ice CreamCA$8.95

Main

Industry DinnerCA$5.00
Sushi Rolls, Sapporo Draft, Sake Bombs
Monday nights
- EachCA$5.00
Buddha's Belly Cookery Class
Tuesday nighTs
Pot Stickers & Pints
Thursday nighT
- Pot StickersCA$0.25
- Saporro DraftCA$5.00

What 20 people are saying

ZEN 8 GRILL reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.8

3.8 based on all time ratings

4Food
3.8Service
3.7Ambience
0.3Value

Noise • Moderate

20 Reviews

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LeShaunJohn
Calgary7 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
It was a while ago, but the experience was good. Sushi was great. Drink selection was decent as well. Would definitely go again.
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Trex71
Calgary6 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Where greeted at the door and seated right away. The restaurant was not busy when we where seated but became quite busy at the end of our meal. Staff was pleasant and friendly. I thought our main meal that we ordered where small for a dinner portion. Overall It was a good dinning experience.
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LoriR
Calgary7 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 10, 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Zen 8 is ok but nothing notable. We went for its location since we were going to a concert at the Saddledome. The edamame were overdone and mushy, one of sushi rolls we ordered was deep fried which would have been ok if it wasn't gooey, and the pad thai was just passable. The dynamite roll was good and at least the prices were reasonable.
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LissaDj
Calgary9 reviews
2.0
Dined on December 17, 2014
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was pretty blend. Got salmon teriyaki. Not so much flavour at all. eatable but it is pricey for the quality you will get. Maybe better than food in saddledome though.... Parking garage was closed on the night of the game. No free parking so better eat somewhere else.
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Yumyum
Calgary13 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 4, 2014
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Was a little difficult to find. Service was a little slow, however there was a hockey game on. Good was really good. They honoured my request for the quietest area! Overall it was good and I'd go back!
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cmack VIP
Calgary5 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 23, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Hard to have a converstaion with loud back ground noise, causing miscommuncation with staff on orders.
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Kane6210
Calgary1 review
2.0
Dined on November 18, 2014
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
very slow service food wasnt was good as we were expecting for price the Chef was pretty good though
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Dawnsky
Calgary7 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 15, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We arrived during a busy time and the sound level was quite loud, as people cleared out it became easier to hear each other. The tables were very close together so you couldn't help but over hear the conversation at the next table. This made for an uncomfortable experience. The boothe were more intimate and seem better for conversation. Food was fantastic and service was above par.
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sloppyjo
Calgary4 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 21, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
one of our fav's. Great before a game. Loved the warm Saki
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nrttezgon
Calgary7 reviews
1.0
Dined on September 12, 2014
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
They had Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese food. We should have know better that this type of restaurant cannot be a good place. We had wonton soup noodle and some sushi (Dynamite roll, Spicy Salmon roll) . The noodle was awful, it's blend and lukewarm. Sushi was okay at the best, the rice was too soft and still very warm (sushi rice shouldn't be warm as it's served with raw fish). Service was really bad. Took awhile for wait stuff to greet us and take the order. For some reason they are so rush and take the plates off of the table as soon as we pick the last piece of sushi even before the sushi made it to our mouth. The place was nearly empty and it was Friday lunch time. No wonder why people avoid coming here...
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ZEN 8 GRILL offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 261-1888.

ZEN 8 GRILL is rated 3.8 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

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412 12th Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1A5

Additional information

Cross street
3 St Southeast - Inside Cowboys Casino
Neighborhood
Calgary
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 5:00pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 12:00am, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 2:00am
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Asian, Pan-Asian, Japanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Complimentary underground parking. Entrance located between Macleod and 3rd st SE
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.zen8grill.com/
Phone number
(403) 261-1888
Private party facilities
Our Kabuki room can seat 35 people comfortably.

ZEN 8 GRILL

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Appetizers

Edamame & Shichimi**CA$2.95

Yam FriesCA$6.95

Shrimp TempuraCA$9.95

Ebi MayoCA$8.95

Popcorn CalamariCA$8.95

Japanese Fried Chicken (Jfc)*CA$8.95

Golden ScallopsCA$7.95

Shanghai Spring RollsCA$6.95

Pac Rim GyozaCA$6.95

Osaka DumplingCA$6.95

Tender Beef TatakiCA$9.95

Soups & Salads

Zen 8 Grill's Miso SoupCA$2.50

Shrimp Won Ton SoupCA$2.95

Seaweed SaladCA$7.95

Tofu & Kale Goma, EhCA$7.95

Tuna & Kale Goma, Eh*CA$8.95

Sashimi Salad**CA$8.95

Teppanyaki

Hot Teriyaki (5oz)CA$15.95

Salmon Fillet(5oz)CA$16.95

Chicken Breast (5oz)CA$16.95

Tenderloin (6oz)CA$23.95

Ribeye(6oz)*CA$22.95

Tuna Steak (5oz)CA$22.95

Scallop & ShrimpCA$19.95

Organic Tofu Steak (5oz)CA$9.95

Kobe Ribeye(8oz)CA$160.00

Noodle Bowls

Pad ThaiCA$9.95

Chow MeinCA$9.95

Tom Yum PhoCA$9.95

Spicy Beef PhoCA$9.95

Wonton Noodle SoupCA$9.95

Sashimi

Ahi Red Tuna

Albacore Tuna

Sockeye Salmon

Atlantic Salmon

Bay of Fundi Scallops

Bbq Unagi

Sushi

Pocket Aces

California Roll

Angry California Roll

Dynamite Roll

Spicy Tuna Roll

Spicy Salmon Roll**

Cowboys Roll

Unagi Roll

Rock N' Roll*

Crispy Midori Roll

Madame Butterfly Roll

Dessert

Ice Cream TrioCA$5.95

Tempura Ice CreamCA$8.95

Main

Industry DinnerCA$5.00

Sushi Rolls, Sapporo Draft, Sake Bombs