Sushizen in West Berkshire

Absolutely delicious food in a delightful environment. Without a doubt the best Japanese restaurant in Newbury!

Horrendous.. timings, service & most importantly the food! We went for a birthday meal for our daughter who preciously visited with her grandmother, both kids were hungry so ordered first however this took an hour ( only one other table ) & ours laboured in a little after. When the food arrived our expectation based on past reviews soon plummeted, the yaki soba was swimming in sauce, overcooked, overly sweet ( Tesco stir fry pack, with a bottle of soya would surpass ) & all for a princely sum ( I won’t get into the kids meals)! Extremely disappointing, from arrival to departure, this establishment clearly values the brown bag Deliveroo driver over their in house guests, like most I would value quality over price but this place is way off the mark & we won’t be returning.

The sushi is absolutely delicious! So fresh and beautifully presented.

Very disappointed, visited with family and all had a chicken option, in all dishes the chicken was dry and chewy, obviously precooked and cooked again, mentioned this to the waiter and got a half hearted apology and nothing more . For £16+ dishes this was unacceptable, certainly won’t be visiting again.

Upon looking at the reviews on here and the menu I was very excited to try. We ordered 2x chicken yakisoba and a chicken teriyaki chicken donburi. Unfortunately the chicken in all our dishes was tough and rubbery, we thought that it tasted as if it had been cooked then frozen and reheated. It was a real shame as the rest of the dish was really good and it was really let down by the chicken. Despite the fact that we were the only table in the restaurant the staff did not check to see that everything was okay with our food, as we would have said it wasn’t. At the end the waiter did ask if the food was okay and we expressed our feelings about the chicken. We got a half hearted apology and he did not even looked fussed. Very disappointed as it was not cheap and I do like to support local businesses but honestly a wagamamas woud have been better

Food was delicious and hot when it arrived- portion size of the curry was great too!

The sushi was the best I've ever had, such a lovely location, staff were so polite, it's all handmade in the shop as you order it

The staff can talk you through the menu. Check out the dessert menu- battered ice cream was amazing!! Park at the Kennet Centre and it right outside

Delicious food and relaxing atmosphere

It is the best sushi place. The chef is very friendly. Great atmosphere all servers are very kind. The food comes very quickly and they have the best quality food. Food is very fresh and tasty. GO THERE NOW!!

Wasn't sure about this place as it looked empty mist days however it was absolutely amazing I didn't have anything I didn't like and the service was also amazing I highly recommend this place

Me and my daughter thought the restaurant was amazing, the food was incredible and the staff were so friendly. Would 100% recommend and will definitely be returning.

Really tasty food and great service

Simply delicious! Exceptionally tasty starters and mains. Very pleasant staff and calm atmosphere all contributed to a wonderful birthday meal - thank you so much 🙏

Very nice place for dinner, the staff very polite and friendly, the food is great, everyrhing is clean and nice. I absolutely love the way most of the dishes are prepared, the portions don't seem big, but are very filling, so perfect combination, prices are very fair. I only wish there was little bit more vegetables with donburis :)

We’ve eaten at Sushi Zen quite a few times now. Mo the owner is incredibly friendly and welcoming and the food is fantastic! Would really recommend it!

We had a great time at Sushizen at Newbury. Authentic Japanese taste and excellent service. The poke rice is a must try! If the rolls were in bigger portions it would double up the joy. We definitely will return.

I ordered the chicken katsu curry over the phone to collect The katsu curry was tasty and sauce came in a seperate pot to prevent it going soggy which is good However, the website menu states a katsu curry is £13.50 on deliveroo it is £14.95 - hence why I ordered over the phone and went to collect myself as I didn’t want to pay the deliveroo prices so a bit disappointed to see I’ve been charged the same price as deliveroo when I collected myself and ordered on the phone. Not sure I would order again now because of this, feels a bit cheeky. Food was decent enough though.

We spent fantastic family evening. Great food, fresh, tasty & delicious dishes. Friendly and welcoming environment. Highly recommend.

A wonderful experience that surely will repeat in the future. Great flavours in a very comfortable atmosphere.

The best sushi my partner and I have ever had! It was incredibly tasty, fresh - you can see them preparing it! Service was lovely and friendly. Absolute gem of a place and will be back regularly!

Excellent food, good atmosphere. We visited early evening and there were c7 other tables having supper too. It's hard to see in from the outside and I've always assumed it was deserted - more fool me! Really tasty gyōza, and yakisoba noodles. Great sushi and they obviously have a lot of repeat customers and deliveries going out too. Well worth a visit.

I've had 2 meals here now with different people, and it has been stunning food every time. Can't fault it. Staff are friendly and chatty and the food is glorious.

Delicious sushi. Nourishing ramen. And even a little freebie thrown in. Lovely restaurant and great staff.

Fabulous service, food and ambience! A hidden gem for Newbury. Amazing food and such a vast and varied delicious menu.! A great find.

The best sushi we have eaten. Mo is warm and friendly and has given us free tasters due to the amount of times we've been in. There is almost always space to just walk in, honestly this place should be rammed each night. A must visit for Newbury if you like Sushi.

Had some delicious sushi here today. And their vegan menu looks brilliant too . Thank you !

Excellent food, good service, nice atmosphere

It started well with service and starters and went downhill from there. Sadly the mains had a hair in one of the main courses (Chicken Terrriyaki) and the desert was passable as bannana fritter. They took took time to clear both mains & desert plates - an absolute ‘no no’. I cannot recommend this place nor should I do so. Go try out the new Italian ‘Le Otto Campane’ on 1-8 Bartholomew Street - the atmosphere and the food is great! 👍🏽

We've been here many times and again tonight! The food was a joy and the service and friendliness is outstanding.

We visited on a Friday evening around 8 o clock. The restaurant was very busy with takeaway orders as well as customers dining in. Although the restaurant was understaffed they managed us customers well. As the food was slightly delayed we were offered traditional wine and the chef had even personally made us some incredible food that wasn’t on the menu for the delay. All food ordered was absolutely incredible and can’t wait to visit the restaurant again just maybe during the week so we can spend more time enjoying all the delicious food.

Waited at the table for 20 mins after being seated and still hadn't even been asked about a drinks order. Decided to leave at that point, hence I can't comment on the food, but I won't be returning to find out.

Great lunch today! Had the Unagi Donburi and Spicy Seafood Ramen, they even did the jammy egg. Service is very friendly and thank you to Phriya for her warm welcome ...can't wait to try the other dishes next time! April 2024 - 3rd Visit and better than ever! Dynamite Shrimp is this week's special and one of the best shrimp dishes we've had! Thank you to Nymph and Chef Francisco for a beautiful lunch!

The service and food was great value and great to eat. Shame that nobody else was in there, maybe because it was Good Friday?

Very good service, delicious food, great variety and friendly atmosphere!

Best katsu curry I’ve ever had. Incredible

Deserves more business! Great restaurant with great food

Lovely people Lovely food Great value for money as well A great time and one we will definitely visit again

The food was very good and we couldn’t fault any of it. We tried the sushi as well and that was freshly made and absolutely delicious. A little gem in Newbury town centre. Will definitely be back for more!

Friendly staff, always present. The food was amazing. I would definitely recommend this place.

Ate here with a large party of 12 for my Grandsons birthday. They didn't have gluten free options and said I could only eat fried rice, added chicken. No flavour very disappointed. Other people in our party said the food was good but not as good as other sushi restaurants. We weren't all served at the same time, my granddaughter had finished her meal by the time our meals arrived and 1 person was waiting 10 mins after ours arrived. Toilet area is a bit run down and needs some redecorating.

Really lovely sushi. The platter was delicious. We felt a little rushed to leave, it was 9.30pm and the staff wanted to go home so they gave us the bill without us asking for it. We'd been there about 1 HR 15 mins. We couldn't finish all of the platter between two so asked to take it home but unfortunately the leftovers weren't given to us and we didn't realise they had been left behind until we were on the way home.

We had dinner here yesterday with a group of 6. Did not have reservation but got a table right away. Food was pretty good at a reasonable price. Sashimi was fresh with a thick cut. Kid menu has lots of option with very good value. Only downside was that service was a bit slow.

We really liked the food, the atmosphere, very friendly staf, We will definitely come back . Thank you

Probably the best sushi I've had in my years living in newbury and a good sized restaurant for larger parties if needed.

Friendly staff and delicious meal which the vegan options were scrumptious, highly recommend.

Visited today for lunch and food was lovely. We were the first to arrive and the food arrived quickly and tasted amazing. Definitely the best Japanese food in newbury!

Nice Japanese twisted food, for a raisonnable price. Staff are very welcome and friendly. I 'll definitively be back

What a gem. Mr Mo is a delight and a genius with his sushi! We had a fantastic meal, all the food was exceptional quality and beautifully presented. All the staff we excellent. All together a very enjoyable evening. We'll be back! We went back, still amazing.

Had an amazing sushi platter at this restaurant. I am gluten intolerant and they had a specific gluten free platter on the menu, and they brought over gluten free soya sauce for me as well. I am always sceptical of gf soya sauce in a restaurant because some restaurants have got it wrong in the past, but I dared to try it at Sushizen and everything was fine (the sauce had a clear gluten free sticker on top so less likely that someone gets confused.) The sushi was of really good quality, such smooth buttery salmon. And the coconut ice cream mochi to finish was delicious too. Great service so all round 5 stars, thank you for a lovely experience.

Hands down the best restaurant in Newbury. The food and service are absolutely divine. Such a wide range of food including chicken and beef. Nothing is too much trouble. The perfect night out.

The food was incredible with so many options to choose from - we loved that those who like sushi could choose from so many different types, and those who prefer a different Japanese dish had a great selection of choice too. The service was superb - they were so attentive and gave great advice too! We’ll definitely be back soon!

Food was absolutely beautiful to look at and eat. My husband and I will def be back... delicious!

Eating here was an emotional experience. I have been dreaming about the food since we left. So annoyed we’ve lived in Newbury 2 years and only just discovered this place. In my view, the single greatest place for food in all of Newbury. Can’t wait to return soon!!

Amazing yummy sushi, was lovely and fresh! We had a a gorgeous meal! The staff were lovely and the place had a relaxed atmosphere

Absolutely loved the food here, the tempura soft crab and sushi was fantastic, as was the wagu beef. I’ll definitely be back.

One of the absolute best restaurants in Newbury. The food here is exceptional - from the tempura being some of the lightest, crispest batter we’ve ever tasted, to the sushi being absolutely perfectly and lovingly prepared. The place is clean, cozy and comfortable, and every member of staff was exceptionally friendly and gave us some of the most attentive service we’ve had at a restaurant in a long time. Not only this, but we took a quite fussy 6 year old who is known to be reluctant to try new things… and he was made to feel so at home and happy that he ate more than we’ve seen him do in a long time! We couldn’t recommend sushizen enough - and would be especially good for a nice, special evening for two.

Wow, just gorgeous! The food alone would have made this five stars but the service made it so much more. Our enthusiasm for the outstanding beef tataki led to us getting a little taster of one of the chef's own creations, which was mind-blowingly good. A wee complementary bottle of perfectly warmed sake to finish was the final flourish to an absolutely beautiful feed. I only wish we lived closer!

As a connoisseur, the sashimi, rolls and tataki were excellent for the price. Great to be able to get Hamachi. Chopsticks were properly laid out too (instead of being longitudinal)!

The food is always fresh and full of flavour, quality is superb! We are always treated very well and the chef regularly comes over and offers to create special dishes not on the menu for us to try. It’s nowhere near as busy as it deserves to be!

Great atmosphere and lovely service!! The sushi is the best in Newbury for sure! I would 100% recommend lunch or dinner here!

Went for Satrurday dinner , great food , excellent speed of service and really good value for money - we will be going much more often

We thought we would try out Sushizen in Newbury for my daughters birthday. We've been to many restaurant's over the years but for the first time in a longtime we all actually really enjoyed the food, not only was it tasty but plentiful too. The chef also came over with a birthday treat for my daughter which was lovely surprise too. Excellent service & outstanding food, we will be back for the next family birthday !!

Ordered takeaway, chicken teriyaki Donburi. Chicken tasted like pork, virtually no teriyaki sauce. Basically a plate of plain rice with overcooked chicken. Gross and crazy as we paid restaurant prices!

Fantastic place, friendly staff and the food came out really quick, I will be definitely be coming back

An independent and new restaurant. Mr Mo and the team were incredibly hospitable and keen to ensure our food met everyone’s needs, to the point that a separate platter came for someone with dietary needs. I really hope Sushizen is a great success. We’ll be back

The vegan menu here is very restricted and not hugely inspiring however the sushi we had was well made. The chef and serving staff were friendly and the food came quickly but it did take a little while to get served initially.

Just got back from a lovely meal at Sushizen. Here are the positives: - Mr Mo came and discussed our needs as a table, we had me (carnivore), a vegetarian and 2 vegans. Its very rare when a chef comes and talks to the table, but always very welcome. - Portion sizes are massive. The main courses we had were very tasty and huge, so expect to take doggy bags if having starters. - Extra course for me of sushi in the chefs special sauce; 2 scallops, yellow fin tuna and a healthy portion of salmon for free.. I've never had that anywhere. It was heavenly, unexpected and very much appreciated. - Sake - get on the warm sake, enjoy the food and the company of your foody mates, and give it a try.

Have had dinner quite often and we are super fans of Sushizen. Sushichef, Mr Mo made super delicious sushi and you will never feel bored to find good food on the menu (over 100 items!!). We went there for mum’s birthday today and Mr Mo prepared a beautiful birthday sushi cake and special drink for her!! Omg he was so sweet and that truly surprised all of us.

Great Sushi and other Japanese options. Plenty for the veggies too

This is the second visit as I really enjoyed the first visit. Again service was good, Japanese beer was excellent. Starter was brilliant!! , Now for mains I ordered duck with rice and veg , sorry to say the duck was over cooked, I like my duck pink, when asked if meal was OK I told them duck over cooked? No problem they whisked it away and cooked me another one . That is what you get from a great restaurant not excuses, I will definitely go again . 5 stars .

Visited last night for the first time. The food was delicious and the staff were very friendly. Very reasonably priced. Definitely worth a visit if eating out in Newbury!

Visited Sushizen last night for the first time with my family and we will definitely be coming again! The service was impeccable and the food was absolutely delicious. The best sushi any of us had ever eaten. The chicken ramen was fantastic. A must if eating out in Newbury

Delivery guy didn’t read the instructions so one of the cats got out. Food was bland. Katsu sauce watery.

Fabulous food and service. We've been here a number of times. We'll be back again!

The food had me in a state of zen… oh wait, was that the wine? Either way what a lovely experience. I would suggest the teriyaki salmon, chicken gyoza and crunchy salmon uramaki roll sushi 🍣 it’s a thumbs up from this local guide. I’m also particularly impressed with the original wall art. It’s 5 stars from me, worth a visit in newbury.

Excellent food and service. The best seafood ramen with reasonable price😋.

As a family we have visited twice. On both occasions the food has been lovely, the services friendly and the portions generous. My son thought it better than sushi Maki, which is another favorite, but with wider choice on the menu . We will be back

Best sushi I ever had.I tried beef ramen for first time. It was really delicious. Staff was really nice welcoming.

The food was fantastic, but there wasn't much ambience. Although staff were friendly and the chef gave us some complimentary sushi. I just think more people need to try it and more people will give the place more atmosphere. Good place to go before or after the cinema

SUCH a good dinner… again… our second time. Wide range of menu (100 items!) then my wife found the vegetarian menu with another 25+ options. Each dish SO well prepared and presented. With sashimi I was pleased to find scallops as an option along with other fish and given the option of ponzu dip for the scallops. Friendly team, happy to flex. Excellent.

Lovely little independent restaurant. We stopped here for lunch. We both had ramen - vegetarian and the spicy seafood with some spring rolls as a starter. The portions were large and delicious. Service was very friendly and attentive. We’ll try the sushi next time.

Absolutely loved the food at SushiZen! Was my first visit here and was massively impressed! The food, the service, just perfect. Mr Mo was a fabulous chef and host! The whole team were amazing! For starters, miso soup (so tasty!), Tempura vegetables and Duck Gyoza. The lovely waitress informed us that there was only 2 duck gyozas left and we could have another flavour Gyoza as well, I went for beef. All of the starters were fabulous! For the mains, I had the dragon sushi roll, blown away, bloody gorgeous! My daughter had salmon sashimi, Mr Mo had kindly given her some other fish sashimi to try as well however she is super picky, he said it was no problem and made her some more salmon sashimi, no issues, just sorted. My friend had Chicken Yakisoba which was equally as delicious! Mr Mo gave us some more salmon to try with a bit of sriracha just after our mains, absolutely lovely! Just little ideas to try next time we go for a meal. For dessert we had the custard pancakes and mochi, coconut and mango. All absolutely delicious! Totally overwhelmed by the generosity by Mr Mo of the little additions and extras. Mr Mo mentioned his special sushi to try next time we visit, that will definitely be on my list! We will most definitely be back again! Hopefully regularly too!! Thank you for a wonderful meal and amazing service!

Simply put: best Japanese food I have ever tasted in this country. Incredibly fresh fish; delicious Katsu curry. The service was beyond super-friendly. This place deserves the amazing rating it has already achieved ❤️

What a great meal, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and amazing food, my first visit but no doubt we will be back to partake in more of the same

What can I say about this place apart from the fact it's amazing. The food is fantastic, as is the service. You can tell that Mr Mo puts time and care into every plate he makes. He also brings over little things to try based on what you've ordered which adds to the service and feeling that he wants to give you a personalised experience. He really loves the craft and it shows in the whole experience.

Exceptional sushi on every level, looking forward to the next meal! We eat quite a lot of sushi, most of the time it’s just easy to pick some up @ Waitrose during a shop, usually at the weekend. However last Saturday, turning up just after...

Best sushi ive ever had. Service great too! You must go!

This is the 5th time I have come here and it just seems to get better and better. My Wife had the seafood ramen I tasted it we both agreed it was fantastic. I had seared Tuna Tataki, Tuna Sashimi, Tuna Hosomaki (I was in the mood for Tuna) and Vegetable Tempura with some Saki absolutely delicious. My children had Gyoza and various sushi. We loved it. So glad we came here again. Many thanks to all at Sushizen ps Hopefully they will be able to open their planned Teppanyaki in the next month or so, can't wait

Good food & service.Very frirndly staffs😋👍

Only one word to describe it - WOW! We were treated like royalty. Mr Mo and staff were so welcoming, friendly and enthusiastic. We asked for the sharing platter for 4 and what is in it, to which Mr Mo recommended dishes, and asked our...

Food was incredible, made such a great change from the normal takeaways you get around Newbury. Highly recommend and catered really well for coeliac/gluten free! Can’t wait to visit in person!

Best sushi in Newbury! And honestly the best sushi I ever had. The salmon platter is amazing and the 20% off Tuesday was a great deal. Had to leave Newbury again. I‘m gonna miss Sushizen <3

Incredibly disappointed experience. We’ve been to the restaurant itself many times and have ordered plenty for takeaway and the food has been nothing but perfect. The food we received today was more than poor. Items were missing, cold, soggy and inedible. Sushi with shellfish also contained shell all through the sushi roll. The items didn’t taste fresh. Not a lot of care was present during packing or making. I’m sure the sushi with lots of shell also contained some guts/head as it tasted “strange” and make me throw it up. Disappointed with lack of resolve from restaurant when phoned. No longer exited about doing in to try their “new” ramen.

We ate here after biking in from London. We wanted to experience a local place. The food was excellent and the hospitality even better. The chef took care to show my kids how sushi was made. Would def recommend if you are looking for good genuine sushi with great flavours.

Good menu selection with a brand new menu coming out this Tuesday. Fantastic service and Mo is friendly.. taking the time to interact with customers and gave us little tasters from the menu. We were first introduced to Sushizen for a work meal and enjoyed...

Amazing food, great service. Mr Mo is a real gentleman and very talented chief. We will return soon!

Very good food, would recommend!

It is best sushi bar in Newbury very lovely and helpful staff. Will definitely come back . Thank u !!

Delicious food, very reasonably priced, and good portions. We are both vegetarian and the choice and quality is incredible, with a whole vegetarian and vegan menu, including mock duck. Had a lovely chat with the chef who has big plans for the place! Will certainly...