Zen Japanese Restaurant

Zen Japanese Restaurant is a fine dining Japanese restaurant on Woodbine Avenue in Markham, operated by chef and owner Seiichi Kashiwabara, who has worked in the Japanese culinary industry since the late 1990s. The restaurant was awarded a Michelin Star in both 2024 and 2025, establishing it as one of the Greater Toronto Area's premier Japanese dining destinations. The menu centres on a celebrated omakase experience featuring premium seasonal ingredients, with fish sourced directly from Japan multiple times per week. Signature dishes include Hida gyu sukiyaki with A5 Japanese wagyu beef and meticulously crafted sushi and sashimi. The intimate dining room is suited for special occasions, anniversary dinners, and fine dining experiences in the Woodbine and Highway 7 area of Markham.