# Zen Japanese Izakaya > Small sushi restaurant with Japanese style decor and a zen atmosphere that feels both cozy and elegant. Music stays low, creating a quiet, chill vibe ideal for relaxed dining or date nights. The space feels intimate and unassuming, with a warm, comfortable setting. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ZenJapaneseIzakaya - Address: 2015 S Shepherd Dr #700, Houston, Texas, United States - Phone: +13468001887 - Website: https://www.zenjapaneseizakaya.com/ ## What it is good for - Fried Chicken — 10/10 - Salmon — 10/10 - Fish — 10/10 - Unagi — 10/10 - Nigiri — 10/10 - Lunch Spot — 10/10 - Cozy — 10/10 - Authentic — 9.7/10 - Sashimi — 9.4/10 - Japanese Food — 9.2/10 - Food — 9/10 - Seafood — 9/10 - Sushi — 8.6/10 - Gyoza — 8.3/10 ## What people say - "I loved the big bento boxes, especially the Japanese style hamburger." - "I liked the Nankotsu Kaarage, which is fried chicken cartilage." - "I found the Japanese food here to be very authentic." ## Good to know - Reservations are recommended for large groups due to limited seating. - Happy hour runs from 4:30 to 6 pm with discounted drinks and appetizers. - The Wagyu burger lunch is priced at $19, offering great value. - The restaurant serves authentic Japanese cuisine prepared by Japanese chefs. - Most patrons are Japanese, indicating the restaurant's authenticity. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.