Sushi in Phoenix
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This Japanese restaurant is exactly what its name implies: a stepping stone for sushi virgins. Whether you’ve never had raw fish and sticky rice rolled up in seaweed – or love the stuff but have never made it yourself – Sushi 101 will help you along the way to understanding the iconic dish. The menu […]
Kampai means “cheers” in Japanese, and that’s what you’ll be saying at this unpretentious spot. Kampai does traditional Japanese-worker dishes exceptionally well. Pork katsu (breaded and fried cutlet) is excellent. So is unaju (grilled eel and rice served in a lacquered box). Read our review.
Attractive, bright sushi outlet with a fetching lime and mint green interior design, and a sushi bar that produces some really excellent sushi rolls. Try the sweet, tuna-wrapped Cherry Blossom Roll, the spicy Climax Roll topped with jalape
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Just because it’s in Scottsdale doesn’t mean Sushi J is one of those scenester sushi hangouts. It’s stylish, to be sure, but in a more serene way, with traditional sushi and sashimi that will appeal to purists. We know more than a couple of local chefs who swear by this place.
The former proprietors of Tucson’s Sushi Ten have opened a new eatery in Ahwatukee, and fans of authentic Japanese cuisine have been quick to pick up on it. The spare dining room’s bright and open, with plenty of seating at the sushi bar and tables scattered throughout the room. As for the sushi, it’s some […]
Sushi Loco, located in a space formerly occupied by one of the biggest Chinese food buffets on the west side, is a sleek restaurant and bar specializing in Mexican sushi and seafood. The expansive menu includes staples like ceviche and shrimp tostadas, along with specialty sushi rolls. The most popular rolls here are of the […]
Sushi out of a food truck? Why, yes. Sushi Mocorito is a popular food truck stand located near the corner of 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street that specializes in Mex-sushi fusion. On any given night, you’ll find a crowd of folks snacking on specialty rolls like the Mocorito Roll, which you can enjoy stuffed […]
This is what every neighborhood sushi restaurant should be, but precious few are. Leo Nakano was long a familiar face at Scottsdale’s Hiro Sushi, where he learned the craft from his father. But in 2018, the younger Nakano set out on his own, opening this tiny, unassuming joint in an Ahwatukee strip mall that slings […]
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Oh, Shea, can you see the sushi? Some of the best in the Valley, in fact, at SonS. Since 1994, this pleasant, slightly upscale establishment in the Scottsdale Promenade has produced consistently fresh and perfectly crafted nigiri, maki and sashimi. The yellowtail is divine, and the salmon crunchy roll will have you craving a second […]
How to describe the decadence at Sushi Roku? Completely over the top. Good-looking staff, sexy lighting, and young, style-conscious customers cramming into every plush, circular booth to flirt and nibble and knock back $14 cocktails. Throbbing electronic music and the buzz of the crowd make it feel like the hottest nightclub in town. Indeed, this […]
Sushi Sonora claims to be the first Mex-sushi restaurant in metro Phoenix, and it continues to be one of the most popular spots to indulge in cheesy, deep-fried rolls. Specialties here include the Dinamita (“dynamite”) roll, a tempura-battered and deep-fried roll stuffed with cooked shrimp, cream cheese, and avocado. But everything else will seem like […]
Sushi Sonora claims to be the first Mex-sushi restaurant in metro Phoenix, and it continues to be one of the most popular spots to indulge in cheesy, deep-fried rolls. Specialties here include the Dinamita (“dynamite”) roll, a tempura-battered and deep-fried roll stuffed with cooked shrimp, cream cheese, and avocado. But everything else will seem like […]
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Sushinola, a Mex-sushi concept in west Phoenix with both a food truck and brick-and-mortar location, is the place to go when you’re craving Sinaloan-style sushi, with an emphasis on Sinaloa. You’ll find many rolls inspired by classic Sinaloan seafood dishes, including a delicious, if messy, take on aguachile, which is popularly known as the West […]
Sushinola, a Mex-sushi concept in west Phoenix with both a food truck and brick-and-mortar location, is the place to go when you’re craving Sinaloan-style sushi, with an emphasis on Sinaloa. You’ll find many rolls inspired by classic Sinaloan seafood dishes, including a delicious, if messy, take on aguachile, which is popularly known as the West […]
Tacos Kissi is a bustling counter-service restaurant located in a west side strip mall that always seems to be jammed with cars. The parking hassles, though, are usually worth the trouble at Taco Kissi. The restaurant, as you can probably infer from its name, is a great destination for tacos, including a carne asada, al […]