Sushi

New Conveyor Belt Sushi Spot Opens in Gilbert

Since Chandler's Sushi Eye in Motion closed last fall, all's been quiet on the kaiten-zushi, or conveyor belt sushi, front -- at least until now. See also: - Postino Owners to Open Joyride Taco House in Gilbert in June - Hot Dogs & Pie: Mamma Toledo's to Open Space Inside New Short Leash Hot Dogs R ... More >>

Pallets, a Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese Restaurant, Opens on Roosevelt Row

The once-vacant Canvas building, located on the northeast corner of Third and Roosevelt Streets in Phoenix, is showing some signs of life. See also: - Kevin Binkley to Open Bink's Midtown in Phoenix on Wednesday - Second Location of Essence Bakery Coming to Phoenix This Summer Last weekend, the se ... More >>

Sushi Brokers in Arcadia Now Open

This week, Arcadia picked up a much-needed cuisine to add to its collection of Indian School eateries: sushi. See also: - Hey Joe! Sets Up Food Truck Pop-Up Restaurant in Central Phoenix - First Arizona Portillo's Opens Next Week in Scottsdale Joining neighbors such as Cave & Ives, Milagro Grill, ... More >>

Ramen Rematch: Republic Ramen vs. Sushi Ken

When you've had ramen done right, you just know. It's a shame it's even referred to by the same name as its Styrofoam cup counterpart. The base is always a flavorful, unique broth with an extra boost from added traditional Japanese veggies like seaweed (Japan's bay leaf) and kamaboko. All that's pou ... More >>

Carefree Station, North, and Other Phoenix Area Restaurants Update Wine Lists for the New Year

It's always time for wine, but a new year means it's time for something new. Restaurants around the Valley often update their wine lists to reflect menu changes, a new culinary influence or simply a change to what is available seasonally. Changes might go unnoticed, so we wanted to suggest that you ... More >>

Sushi Cologne. That's Right, Sushi Cologne.

Ready for brand new aroma to spice up your life? How about a "pick-me-up" cologne redolent in the smells of sushi? Or more specifically, a cologne that smells like sushi rice and seaweed with a hint of lemon essence. See Also: -Lay Waste to the Forces of Hunger With the Sushi Bazooka -This Movie S ... More >>

CLOSED: Sushi Eye in Motion

When it comes to places to score kaiten-zushi, or conveyor belt sushi in the Valley, don't count Sushi Eye in Motion as one of them -- at least not anymore. The Chandler restaurant at 58 West Buffalo Street shuttered later last month, leaving Sushi Station and Teharu Sushi as the only two spots lef ... More >>

Lay Waste to the Forces of Hunger With the Sushi Bazooka

See Also: We Welcome Our (Sushi) Robot Overlords See Also: Watch This: The Story of Sushi Making sushi is hard and time consuming. There's the monumental amount of prep work, the difficulty in making tender sushi rice, the actual hassle of rolling the sushi by hand. Professional sushi chefs use a " ... More >>

"Dead Sushi" -- A Gore-Packed Foray Into the Dark Side of Sushi (NSFW)

See Also: We Welcome Our (Sushi) Robot Overlords See Also: Jiro Dreams of Sushi: Much More Than a Film about Dead Fish on Rice See Also: Sushi Station at Desert Ridge Has Decent Sushi at a Great Price Oh wow, where to begin? "Dead Sushi" is the work of Noboru Iguchi a rather prolific Japanese dir ... More >>

AndyTalk: Sushi for Dessert

Whether it's a feint by a quarterback, an improvised musical riff, or a magic trick, everyone appreciates a good fake-out -- especially when the end result is a success. The first time I served sushi for dessert I had a goal. Actually, I had two goals: First, make a great dessert and, second, make m ... More >>

Round Two with Lori Hashimoto of Hana Japanese Eatery

Lori Hashimoto Hana Japanese Eatery 5524 N. Seventh Avenue 602-973-1238 www.hanajapaneseeatery.com This is part two of my interview with Lori Hashimoto, co-owner and sushi chef at Hana Japanese Eatery. In case you missed it, part one ran yesterday. Favorite Metro Phoenix restaurants other than yo ... More >>

Hana's Lori Hashimoto Dishes on Brazilian Lobster, Magic Knives and Keeping It All in the Family

Lori Hashimoto Hana Japanese Eatery 5542 N. Seventh Avenue 602-973-1238 www.hanajapaneseeatery.com This is part one of my interview with Lori Hashimoto, co-owner and sushi chef of Hana Japanese Eatery. Part two of the interview will run in this space tomorrow. To understand Lori Hashimoto, you m ... More >>

Sushi Station at Desert Ridge Has Decent Sushi at a Great Price

When a new spot opens in town, we can't wait to check it out -- and let you know our initial impressions, share a few photos, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that have just opened, sampling a few item ... More >>

Sushi Sickness: CDC Reports Spicy Tuna Linked to Salmonella Outbreak

The CDC is tracking a sushi centered salmonella outbreak that has sickened 116 people so far. Of that number, 12 were sick enough to be hospitalized. The CDC has only interviewed about half of the people affected by this outbreak but among those people 91% reported eating sushi prior to becoming ill ... More >>

We Welcome Our (Sushi) Robot Overlords

First cupcake ATMs, now a small army of sushi making machines? If the retro "News of the World" style music doesn't get you then just wait until the 0:40 mark, whoever edited this video wasn't afraid to lay down some funky beats. The sushi making machines featured in this video are the products of ... More >>

How Do You Roll? Is Like a Date You Know Will Never Work Out, But You Give It a Shot Anyway.

When a new spot opens in town, we can't wait to check it out -- and let you know our initial impressions. share a few photos, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that have just opened, sampling a few item ... More >>

Watch This: The Story of Sushi

The Story of Sushi from Bamboo Sushi on Vimeo. Clear four minutes of your day and hit play on this amazing little video. The Story of Sushi tells a sad tale of the sushi industry and the future of our oceans if we continue on the same commercial fishing path. Created for Portland's Bamboo Sushi, ... More >>

Pearl Sushi Lounge: Chic Ambiance and (Mostly) Flashy Food in Scottsdale

Sushi Roku Celebrates Third Anniversary with Half-Price Menu (Domo Arigato)

​If you're into tradition, third anniversaries are celebrated with gifts of leather or crystal. If you're Sushi Roku, third anniversaries are celebrated by offering every dish on the menu at half-price. When do we eat? From Sunday, September 11th, through Thursday, September 15, Sushi Roku, ... More >>

New Sushi Joint to Open in Downtown Ocotillo

​Chandlerites will soon be able to get a new sushi-on thanks to an upcoming restaurant in Ocotillo located off Queen Creek Road and Price. The Sushi Room, from the owners of Humble Pie pizzeria and The Living Room Wine Cafe & Lounge (a play off the new name and The Sushi Room's next door neig ... More >>

Sapporo Scottsdale: Happy Hour Report Card

Nicole Smith Sapporo's Cocunut Water Martini and Passion-Mango Martini induce a high that's worth their high price.​The Spot: Sapporo, 14344 N. Scottsdale Rd., North Scottsdale, 480-607-1114www.sapporoscottsdale.comThe Hours: 11 a.m. - close, Monday through Friday, and 3 p.m. - close, Satur ... More >>

Media Dinner at Roka Akor: Peach Shochu, Butterfish, Crispy Squid and More

Maya Dukmasova Purified ice at the Shochu lounge of Roka Akor​Yesterday, Scottsdale's posh Japanese joint Roka Akor hosted an evening for the media to showcase Chef Jason Alford's signature menu items. About 30 reporters were treated to a multi-course dinner designed to demonstrate the ... More >>

Now Open: Kokoro Sushi & Noodle Bar

​Hooray -- a quick and casual place to get sushi downtown! Kokoro Sushi & Noodle Bar opened last week in the Arizona Center, two doors down form the trendy Brick Pizza and just east of the movie theater.    The cozy space is casual with high top tables and a little sushi bar ... More >>

Roka Akor: Happy Hour Report Card

House infused Shochu with hand cut ice cubes are half priced during Happy Hour at Roka Akor.​The Spot: Roka Akor, 7299 N. Scottsdale, Rd., Scottsdale, 480-306-8800 www.rokaakor.com The Hours: 5-7pm, daily. The Details: Happy Hour pricing is available in the lounge and bar areas onl ... More >>

The Dragon Roll from Stingray Sushi

Erica O'Neil​Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we're back - with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you'd like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com 82: Th ... More >>

Now Open: ShinBay

​Sushi lovers rejoice, Scottsdale has a brand new sushi joint open just in time for summer. Shinji Kurita, sushi chef and former owner of the now-closed Awhatukee sushi spot, ShinBay, quietly opened the doors of his latest project last Wednesday. Once again named ShinBay, the traditional-styl ... More >>

Sushi 102: Roll a Fat One with The Virgin

​After last week's tragic experiment with burning cooking sushi rice, The Virgin was tempted to give up on the whole sushi making experience. But armed with a few helpful tips, I mastered the rice technique and moved on to the main event. If you're looking to feed picky eaters or ... More >>

Sushi 101: The Virgin Gets Burned by Sticky Rice

Uh-oh. That is not soy sauce.​Most American restaurant foods are easy to replicate at home: grilled cheese, burgers, the classic BLT. Japanese and hybrid-Asian foods are another matter. It might seem simple to toss together some rice, crab, seaweed and avocado to make a basic Californi ... More >>

Salmon Skin Roll: Shimogamo Japanese Restaurant

Flickr- Island Vittles A mound of crispy, fried salmon skin that would put bacon to shame.​Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those t ... More >>

Ikura Nigiri: Fish Eggs from Kanpai Sushi

Erica O'Neil A jewel-tone duo of fish eggs, ikura nigiri from Kanpai Sushi.​Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles th ... More >>

Hiro Sushi: Mouthwatering Sushi From a Neighborhood Mom and Pop

Moira Sushi Bar: Downtown Phoenix Deserves a Better Japanese Restaurant

For Conveyor Belt Sushi Joints TeHaru Sushi and Sushi Eye in Motion, It All Revolves Around Spontaneity

Raw Emotion

Fish come true

Raw Power

Briny deep impact

So-So Sushi

A big fish story

Small Time Cooks

The smaller the cafe, the more charming the food

Check, Please!

Best Seller

No doubt about, Sea Saw is unequivocally good sushi

Fish Face

Gluttons hunger for 15 minutes of sushi

A Roll by Any Other Name

I Love Sushi & Steak is to sushi as Hello Kitty is to cute

East of Edamame

Taste of Temari's food doesn't live up to its looks

Big Fish, Mall Pond

Hapa Sushi Lounge

Rim Shot

Asia, Major and Minor

Unagi but Nice

Unago Hope

Seconds Over Tokyo

ASIA MAJOR

THE WORLD OF SUSHI WRONG