Zen Restaurant

Zen, which opened in May, actually stretches the concept quite a bit. In a phone interview, owner Raymond Ng says that the clientele, mainly young urban dwellers who are well acquainted with sushi, push for more than the basics. ‘‘We try to go toward contemporary fusion,’’ Ng says, pointing to such dishes as plum duck made with ‘‘real plums imported from Japan,’’ grilled ribeye and grilled rack...

Beacon Hill sushiphiles are "so happy to have a local place" to frequent for "solid" fish and other "tasteful" Japanese eats; the split-level setting's on the spare side, but at least the service is "quick" and the prices are reasonable.

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