Zen Sushiya

Zen Sushiya is a delightful Japanese restaurant specialising in sushi. It’s a charming place, with helpful staff dressed in traditional kimonos and the sushi is exquisite.

The sushi selection is vast, made by a talented sushi chef with 15 years experience. From a blow-out 100 piece omakase selection with Champagne to cheerful and inventive sushi donuts, everything is made with care and skill.

Confidentials loves the spicy salmon volcano roll which isn’t as frightening as it sounds but will leave your mouth tingling happily. Other top sushi picks include the tuna sashimi – the raw fish is exceptional quality – and also the sweet shrimp nigiri, which is a delicacy rarely found on sushi menus.

As well as sushi, Zen Sushiya offers steaming bowls of ramen, stir fries, teriyaki dishes, Japanese curries and traditional donburi rice bowls – check out the grilled eel.

There’s something homely and comforting about Zen Sushiya. If you want an even more intimate experience or you’re celebrating a special occasion, you can book one of the tatami rooms for an authentic glimpse into Japanese hospitality.

It’s like a meal in a ryokan, but in Manchester.