Zen Thai

This restaurant is a sleeper hit and with the leadership of Chef Ken my anticipation is that it will rise in reputation commensurate with the talent of the chef. The menu item descriptions hide the attention to detail and nuance of gourmet subtlety of his sushi creations. The flavors of his rolls are imaginative, balanced and surprising to the palate. He pays meticulous attention to freshness and texture which is to deeply important to enjoying Japanese cuisine.nHere is the issue. The name of the place almost subverts what they do. Yes, they do Thai Food of which I have ordered a few items that were good. But the Japanese side of the restaurant is outstanding. This is probably attributable to the fact that the Chef has done his homework-- an apprenticeship in Japan and a number of positions at various restaurants that demand high quality.nIf you want to restore you faith in good food in this town, I strongly recommend you give them a try. Be open to what is on the menu and go for a taste journey. You will not be disappointed.

Excellent sushi, the best I’ve had in a long time! Pad Thai was also very good. We will definitely make this a regular stop when we’re in town.

I went to Zen Thai specifically for Sushi. The Sushi and Sashimi were definitely the BEST in Champaign-Urbana. This place is a Gem. The Thai kitchen was good. It is a MUST GO TO place on your list.

Got Tom Yum Noodle Soup, Spicy Salmon Roll and Fatty Tuna roll. Everything is good. Lunch special is a great deal

services were good. taste is not bad. patthai was good but not sure about druken noodles.