Zen Japanese
A highly rated Japanese restaurant at Buderim on the Sunshine Coast with a 4.7 rating across 101 diners.
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Why it's worth checking out
Zen Japanese brings flavourful Japanese cooking to Burnett Street in Buderim, the leafy hilltop town on the Sunshine Coast. A 4.7 rating from 101 reviews marks it as a genuine local favourite.
The appeal is well-regarded Japanese food with a devoted following — a great choice for a flavourful meal, a catch-up with friends or trying something a little different. Buderim's pleasant, elevated setting makes it an easy and welcoming destination.
Menus, trading hours and availability change over time, and busy nights may call for a booking. To be sure of a table and the latest details, it's worth contacting the restaurant directly before you plan your visit.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 11:00 – 14:30
- TuesdayToday
- 11:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 20:30
- Wednesday
- 11:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 20:30
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 20:30
- Friday
- 11:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 20:30
- Saturday
- 11:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 20:30
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 82
- Popularity
- 61
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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