Zip Restaurant

In Short – The candlelit main room and sushi bar feel more like a gallery than traditional dining area. The artsy ambience extends through a maze of side rooms, including the Style Lounge, where bands and multimedia performers offer live entertainment on weekends. The kitchen serves Japanese favorites with a California twist, like the fusion bowl, a sizzling dish of rice and vegetables topped with beef, seafood or tofu. Specialty rolls, tempura, soups and salads round out the menu.

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What to Drink:: Try a house-specialty soju cocktail. A lot like the Korean version of Zima, soju can be mixed with plum, herb or lemon flavoring.
Where to Sit:: For a romantic evening of sushi and sake, request a table in the semiprivate, covered patio area, surrounded by lush foliage and gorgeous brick arches.
Save Money:: Weekdays, 5pm-6:30pm, menu selections are 30-percent off. The restaurant also offers group-dining discounts.
When to Go:: DJs spin funk, soul and disco every other Thursday night after 9pm.

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ambiance	90.90999603271484% positive	“went to Zip Fusion for a business lunch and the place, food and service was so good that business quickly turned into pure fun!” “The patio is very beautiful with its light and quaint atmosphere.” “agree with the previous comment on the location being weird and a lil hard to find and parking isn't great.” “went to this restaurant for valentines and was really surprised how romantic and cute this place was.” “at night it can be a romantic evening with EXCELLENT sushi, good service, and good vibes.” “Friendly staff, great outside patio for a romantic dinner” “The atmosphere is wonderful (sit outside, but make reservations to do so), the California rolls are some of the best I've had, although R-23, which is close in proximity has overall better sushi, the service is good and relatively quick, and everything on” “except a sketchy parking area, i will keep coming back its an enjoyable experience each time.” “Great atmosphere on the patio.” “We sat in the patio which had a great ambiance and felt very comfortable.” “Overall, Zip Fusion is a wonderful experience with great food and great ambiance, and I try to go at least once a month.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“Great place for drinks” “The service from the hostess with the drinks and appetizers was attentive and courteous.”
food quality	92.18999862670898% positive	“The atmosphere is wonderful (sit outside, but make reservations to do so), the California rolls are some of the best I've had, although R-23, which is close in proximity has overall better sushi, the service is good and relatively quick, and everything on” “The sushi is like any other sushi restaurant in the area, not horrible.” “It's your typical fusion style restaurant, and every dish I've tried has been creative and delicious.” “It was alright, but since this place is in an area where good sushi might be just in the place next door to the one you're in, I would check that place next door out instead.” “Zip is an upbeat place with great food and the service was perfect.” “(Zip Fusion bowl also w/ beef or seafood) Next on the top of my list: vegetable curry, a velvety rich curry that is truly the best Japanese-style curry.” “The sushi was not as good as many of the other sushi places in the surrounding area.” “This place has a lot going for it - the huge half-covered patio in the back, reasonable prices for sushi, bowls, and pasta dishes, and a creative menu.” “Also has lots of interesting sushi rolls that I haven't tried yet because we always order the same thing.” “The food at this restaurant is definitely interesting, but I wish I could say it was good.” “Overall, Zip Fusion is a wonderful experience with great food and great ambiance, and I try to go at least once a month.” “The lobster roll is huge and very yummy with scallions and served on top of a CA roll.” “the food was really good and the portions were just right.” “The sushi was delicious, 3 types of tuna were tasty and fresh, the BSCR roll was delicious!” “at night it can be a romantic evening with EXCELLENT sushi, good service, and good vibes.” “The food is wonderful.” “Stick to the sushi, it is what they do best, although their ravioli is pretty amazing too.” “went to Zip Fusion for a business lunch and the place, food and service was so good that business quickly turned into pure fun!” “food is good sushi is good.” “awesome sushi in art district” “We sat outside in the courtyard and I had the best japanese meal ever.” “Gimme Gimme fresh sake and hamachi nigiri any day.” “The food is always fresh.” “quaint place with good vibes and tasty sushi.” “Great fusion sushi” “(you'll probably need to order more than this for two) The tuna salad is also very good.” “The food is delicious.” “The patio is lovely and the sushi is excellent.” “Despite the goodness of the food, the lunch was a disaster and my guest was not impressed.” “Although the restaurant is nice and the food is okay, the service is horrible.” “The food is good, and still is.” “We ordered enough food and booze to kill a whale and the bill was surprisingly reasonable.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“The menu provided a variety of options and the prices were reasonable.” “The atmosphere is wonderful (sit outside, but make reservations to do so), the California rolls are some of the best I've had, although R-23, which is close in proximity has overall better sushi, the service is good and relatively quick, and everything on” “This place has a lot going for it - the huge half-covered patio in the back, reasonable prices for sushi, bowls, and pasta dishes, and a creative menu.”
overall	100.0% positive	“can't wait to go back and bring my friends to this great place.” “really had a great time and it was the perfect place to end a beautiful day.” “It was alright, but since this place is in an area where good sushi might be just in the place next door to the one you're in, I would check that place next door out instead.”
return potential	100.0% positive	“can't wait to go back and bring my friends to this great place.”
service	83.33000183105469% positive	“One server's attitude was not good, he gave me a look almost as if he expected me to be more patient.” “we were greeted by the friendly staff immediately and was seated right away.” “at night it can be a romantic evening with EXCELLENT sushi, good service, and good vibes.” “The vibe is friendly.” “The staff is friendly and they remember you.” “Service is fast and friendly.” “service is friendly & good.” “Zip is an upbeat place with great food and the service was perfect.” “Although the restaurant is nice and the food is okay, the service is horrible.” “The atmosphere is wonderful (sit outside, but make reservations to do so), the California rolls are some of the best I've had, although R-23, which is close in proximity has overall better sushi, the service is good and relatively quick, and everything on” “went to Zip Fusion for a business lunch and the place, food and service was so good that business quickly turned into pure fun!” “Beware misleading prices, bad service.” “The service from the hostess with the drinks and appetizers was attentive and courteous.” “Friendly staff, great outside patio for a romantic dinner” “Staff are friendly and attentive.”
value	62.96000003814697% positive	“This place has a lot going for it - the huge half-covered patio in the back, reasonable prices for sushi, bowls, and pasta dishes, and a creative menu.” “They mislead you into believing certain foods are discounted and charge you full price.” “The menu provided a variety of options and the prices were reasonable.” “Food is a little pricey, portions are kind of small.” “Be that as it may, the appetizers were good but kinda pricey and small.” “Beware misleading prices, bad service.” “the food was really good and the portions were just right.” “The atmosphere is wonderful (sit outside, but make reservations to do so), the California rolls are some of the best I've had, although R-23, which is close in proximity has overall better sushi, the service is good and relatively quick, and everything on” “The lobster roll is huge and very yummy with scallions and served on top of a CA roll.”
wait time	100.0% positive	“The atmosphere is wonderful (sit outside, but make reservations to do so), the California rolls are some of the best I've had, although R-23, which is close in proximity has overall better sushi, the service is good and relatively quick, and everything on”

07/08/11

Best food in town

by valdes victor24

Best food in town

Food is amazing. Every time I come here, I feel like I never want to leave. Very chic atmosphere with a relaxing mood.

The service is great and the staff really does a terrific job at taking care of you.

The appetizers are delicious.

Theres plenty of places to park: theres a parking lot across the street and a parkin garage up the street within walking distance.

Most of the time I find myself looking at my watch waiting for the food to come, but here I was so entertained with the fun atmosphere that I was pleasantly surprised when my food arrived

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06/14/09

Albo-cado - WOW!

by kuwood

I went to Zip Fusion for a business lunch and the place, food and service was so good that business quickly turned into pure fun! Zip is an upbeat place with great food and the service was perfect. I would recommend it to anyone who is in the downtown area. I have even pledged to make it a point to take my wife back for dinner one evening this summer.

Pros: Convenient, upbeat and delicious!
Cons: Can't think of one

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11/26/08

Lobster roll is crazy good! Friendly staff, great outside patio for a romantic dinner

by bellamusa

The seaweed salad is light, crunchy, and a savory mix of ingredients that you don't stop enjoying until you swallow. The lobster roll is huge and very yummy with scallions and served on top of a CA roll. Spicy tuna can unclog any sinus! The staff is friendly and they remember you. We have been going about 3-5 times a month and every time we go they bring out a new complimentary appetizer and dessert. It has a lovely patio where you can dine and feel private and relaxed. This is a hidden gem!

Pros: Affordable inventive and delicious sushie rolls, with great service andambience to boot!
Cons: NONE!! Seriously

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03/04/08

Fusion at its most not very impressive, misleading as to discounts for happy hour

by wandernn1

Went to this place last Friday night, early so as to partake of the 'discounted menu selections'. Well as this goes, happy hour didn't make me very happy. Discounts only applied to certain appetizers and only the draft beer. So bottled beer was regular price, as was any sushi or entree and surprisingly, not even a discount on the hot sake. The service from the hostess with the drinks and appetizers was attentive and courteous. However, the sushi guys were too busy crafting hordes of premade roll-bases for later maybe when the place gets busier, or maybe it was for some large crowd of people that were invisible to my untrained eye. They were slow on our orders and even forgot to make a couple of pieces. Be that as it may, the appetizers were good but kinda pricey and small. The sushi was not as good as many of the other sushi places in the surrounding area. It was alright, but since this place is in an area where good sushi might be just in the place next door to the one you're in, I would check that place next door out instead.

Pros: Seating and Service for drinks was good.
Cons: Not the best value in the area.

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11/15/07

lovely tucked away fusion, japanese cuisine

by lifeinthefoodlane

Its in a rather remote part of japan town, next door to e3rd . they have a lovely patio seating area too. service is friendly & good. food is good sushi is good. except a sketchy parking area, i will keep coming back its an enjoyable experience each time.

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07/08/11

Best food in town

by valdes victor24

06/14/09

Albo-cado - WOW!

by kuwood

11/26/08

Lobster roll is crazy good! Friendly staff, great outside patio for a romantic dinner

by bellamusa

03/04/08

Fusion at its most not very impressive, misleading as to discounts for happy hour

by wandernn1

11/15/07

lovely tucked away fusion, japanese cuisine

by lifeinthefoodlane

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