TeHaru Sushi

The exterior of Haru Sushi is deceptively fortress-like, but inside it’s spacious and cheerful, with a sprawling three-sided sushi bar surrounded by a sleek conveyor belt. Grab whatever strikes your fancy, or order directly from the compact menu of sushi standards. At the end of the meal, they tally your bill based on how many […]

Tokyo Lobby

Great sushi on the west side? Hell yes. Tokyo Lobby is as good as any Scottsdale sushi spot, with a number of signature rolls that’ll have you stuffin’ your belly to burstin’. Sushi chef Kelvin Kim’s got the trad stuff down pat, of course. But he also offers loads of wacky rolls and apps, like […]

Uchi

There’s no shortage of great places to get sushi in the Valley, both from notable local chefs and well-heeled restaurant groups that import their concepts. One of those recent arrivals is Uchi. The restaurant was founded in Austin, Texas, by James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole. Its Old Town Scottsdale outpost is one of a […]

Umami

At Umami, your experience depends on a variety of factors. Sometimes, it’s a relaxing, open-air spot to slurp ramen, with a low-volume sports game on in the background. Other times, there’s a live EDM show at Shady Park – in which case your experience is likely to be a little more, let’s say, thumpy. The […]

Yasu Sushi Bistro

Sushi doesn’t get any better than the sublime offerings at cozy Yasu Sushi Bistro, which reminds us of the hip eateries we’d find in Tokyo. Behind the counter, chef-owner Yasu Hashino works his magic with impeccably fresh fish, including interesting specials of the day like sanma (mackerel pike) and ankimo (monkfish liver pate). The menu […]

Yoshi’s Fresh Asian Grill

It doesn’t seem possible that it’s been 22 years since Yoshi Natori opened the first Yoshi’s Fresh Asian Grill on 24th Street and Indian School. Then again, we can’t remember life without Yoshi’s great lunch specials. We always go for the Number Three, the Teriyaki and Sushi special: Teriyaki Chicken, a scrumptious California Roll, and […]

Yuzu Omakase

Yuzu Omakase may be one of the best-kept sushi bar secrets in the Valley. Yusuke Kuroda, the Osaka-born chef behind the popular Origami Ramen Bar, launched Yuzu in August 2024. Tucked into an unassuming north Phoenix shopping center between a frozen custard chain and a hearing aid center, the restaurant serves an exceptional 12-to-14-piece nigiri […]