We have been here twice in a few weeks because this is our new favorite Sushi restaurant…read more The restaurant is clean and has a simple style. The staff are very friendly. The amount of sushi you get compared to cost makes it very affordable. The plating is amazing as you can see in the photos. We opted for the combos which come with several pieces of sushi and some come with sashimi as well and rolls. The cuts of sushi were large and fresh. There was wasabi and ginger if you enjoy those. The rolls were creative and delicious. Our favorite was Ni Bistro roll followed by the Emerald. The sushi"wich" was very creative and looked like a sandwich. The Ni Bistro was full of flavor and had a lot of pieces. Overall, we highly recommend this new find on the Northwest side!

Surprisingly bad. I ordered the chicken and pineapple fried rice and a spicy tuna roll…read more Both were the worst I've had. The spicy tuna roll was especially strange - it had no flavor. I didn't know what I was eating. Eventually I could pick up some spiciness, but it was subtle. It was so bland and mushy, I wasn't even sure I was eating tuna. At one point I pulled a piece of the roll apart to take a closer look. I couldn't tell if it was tuna or not - I assume they use some kind of filler ingredients in addition to tuna (maybe that's normal for spicy tuna rolls, but they normally taste much better than this). The fried rice was the worst I've had, though still edible. The pineapple was strange in that it didn't taste like pineapple - I guess it wasn't ripe yet. So no pineapple flavor in the pineapple fried rice. Beyond that, the dish was bland. The unfortunate reality is that Tucson has low standards for Asian food, and shockingly bad places can stick around for years. Some of you remember Yokohama Rice Bowl, a local fast food chain, which was awful, and immediately displaced when Panda Express arrived, which is 10x better... It's too bad that Ni's isn't trying to do something great.

Giving it 2 stars because the sushi tasted good, and the one singular person in the entire…read moreestablishment was kind, and quick with her service. However, the prices for what you get are atrocious. We ordered only 4 rolls (2 tempura, only 5 pieces each) for over $50. Almost every roll on the menu, except for 2 of them, were over $11. Standard sized rolls (for both the regular and tempura), not anything crazy. It's also very unnerving how quiet it is in the place. There needs to be some background music.

Amazing hidden gem in Tucson! It's hard to find and definitely a hole in the wall spot but it's…read moreworth every bit. The restaurant is ran by 2 people, assuming the owners and they were great. The food was amazing! The dumpling, sushi and monkey balls are delicious! But the ramen was superior! Amazing flavor! If I'm ever back in Tucson we will definitely be back in!

This is not the type of restaurant where you need any more ambience than watching the food…read morepreparation a few feet from your table. After probably more than a dozen meals there, I've never been disappointed in the quality of the food or the service. It has a "no-nonsense" interior that suits the purpose just fine. I drive 17 miles each way to eat there if I'm not in the area for other reasons. I almost hesitate to recommend the place so it doesn't become popular to the point that seating becomes more of an issue. Smile here.

Old school Chinese diner. Not fancy, but def fast…read more Not sure if the economy is causing a drop in food quality or if there have been changes in recipes or cooks but it has been noticeable. The dish that used to be my go to was the ginger chicken, but the chicken quality is noticeably less tender, on the stringy side. So I switched to order other dishes like their tofu dishes or an occasional Mongolian meat dish. Again, the meat & sauce similarities (hard to tell them apart) are noticeable. It's still a decent place for a fast meal or easy takeout but I find myself looking elsewhere for Chinese food. Their fried rice was always basic, but now it's like it got hit with some soy sauce & little else Prices have gotten a bit higher (like they do :) though they're still cheaper than many) but quality has gone down a notch or more. Not saying I'll never be back, but it's not on my bi weekly dont wanna cook lets eat out rotation. Oh well.

I was here once when friend picked up a large take-out order, and she said it was her family's "go…read moreto" when they wanted fresh, easy, Asian food. I had to try it and the ramen and gyoza made me an instant fan. I told my neighbor about Ikkyu and she went that night. An affordable and delicious treat.

YUM!!!! Wow this place is good. Super fast service, fair pricing, and amazing quality…read more The broths. I could sip them all day. The miso soup is classic and flavorful and the udon is addictive. The fish is fresh (not something i would expect from a desert) and so very yummy. Ambiance is casual to the max. There's a little outdoor spot with no frills but the food is so good you won't really miss them.

Grain River Asian Bistro just blew every Vietnamese spot in the area out of the water. This place…read moreis the real deal--authentic, amazing, and honestly my new go-to when I'm craving something cozy and flavorful. The service was warm and attentive, and the pho... listen. It might just be the best pho in Tucson. The broth is rich, aromatic, and layered in a way that only true Vietnamese cooking can deliver. I also love how many veggie-forward options they offer, making it super easy to dine here no matter your preferences. And the desserts? They carry several traditional Vietnamese sweets you rarely find in the States anymore--such a special treat and a total standout. If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese cuisine that actually hits, Grain River is it. A must-try.

Our favorite for Pho and Vermacelli Salad. Large menu, always fresh, great service. Also open on…read moreMondays.

I'm a big fan of Obon, so when visiting Tucson, we decided to stop in for an early dinner! We…read morearrived just in time for happy hour, so we ordered a pan-fried pork gyoza off their HH menu. The pork gyoza was good, but it wasn't very warm. We each ordered ramen for our dinner. Mine the Oban and my friend the Original. The ramen was good, but mine tasted a little different than their Scottsdale/Phoenix locations. It wasn't as flavorful and as spicy as it normally is. This location is pretty small. Not a lot of tables, but they do have an outdoor patio and a large bar. Parking is a little bit of a nightmare due to the downtown location. I did park in the parking garage across the street, and I thought it was unusual they don't validate for parking. Overall, it was a fun time and our service was good.

Finally !! No joke -…read morethis place has been on my hit list for nearly 2 yrs and what finally got me here was a post someone sent me about "death free foodies " vegan ramen collab here. Upon arrival we were originally told it'd be a 40min wait (I Cried inside a little ) but to our surprise a table for 4 clears up in 10min! We sat indoors but there is a vibey outdoors seating option as well . You can't beat being smack dab in the middle of downtown on Congress . Found parking pretty easy as well down the street . Love the aesthetic- dress up or dress down , anything goes here. Soooooo many veggie options for my veg heads . Ordered the veggie gyoza , spicy edamame , veggie egg rolls, death free foodie ramen , veggie "non sushi "roll , pot of tea & jack fruit bao to share with table . You know what , all the hype was on point ... the ramen may very well be the BEST in tucson . The veggie sushi was delish , had a zest to it I quite enjoyed . HIGHLY recommend checking this place out and not waiting 2 years to try it out . The service is great , food is good , location is perfect & yes you'll pay about $30 + a person here and it's so worth it .

The food was very good and the service was very quick and polite. would recommend to go, say…read moreindoors and it was very nice but the seats are a bit close to each other and the lighting was a bit dim but made it a vibe.

Our waitress, Dawn, was awesome. She was friendly, made us laugh, and was very attentive. The food…read morein our opinion is always good at P.F. Chang's but a good server can make all the difference in dining out.

There's a hidden gem in the desert, and it happens to be located within the Tucson Mall! I've been…read morecoming to Kelly's Cajun Grill for YEARS & I absolutely LOVE their Blackened Fish!! When they closed down for renovations, I would drive all the way to Ontario, California just to go to the KCG in the Ontario Mall for a taste of the Blackened Fish!! No other restaurant in the world has a fish as great tasting as this one!! Truly if you haven't experienced Kelly's Cajun Grill you don't know what you are missing! Don't let the Hidden Gem swim by you, the staff is friendly and the food is FINtastic! I promise one bite of this Blackened Fish will have you reeled in coming back for more!

Food was raw, the food was pink. My friends who ate the Orange Chicken got very sick. The service…read morewas awful, the workers there are extremely disrespectful and rude. My friend and I went there at 4:30, now it's been 4 hours and her stomach still hurts. The it's very bad. Would not recommend.

Wanted some sushi and saw that Google had good reviews for this place so we decided to drop in…read more It's located off a busy street and parking is tight and only one way entry. Wasn't busy at all so we were seated and able to order quite quickly. We ordered the caterpillar and especial rolls. Each came with miso soup. Their three TVs in close proximity kept us entertained while we waited. Our server was also attentive of us. Everything was delicious. I liked how they had the extra sides on the plates that I wouldn't see at other traditional sushi restaurants; scallions, jalapeños, and krab. The especial pieces were about 2.5 times the size of normal rolls as well. Definitely recommend this place.

Rainbow roll was huge and flavorful. They served a complimentary bowl of delicious Miso Soup. They…read morealso provided a complimentary small puff pastry filled with ice cream for dessert. Staff is very friendly and service was very good. A diamond in the rough!

Food: we finally got to try Bag O' Crab and it was delicious. I ordered the no head shrimp with…read morepotatoes and corn on a cob with the atomic sauce (trifecta). Yes, delicious, well seasoned with a lot of flavor. My husband ordered the grilled fish tacos and he said it was good as well. They give you some mango salsa for the tacos. Service: we sat at a high table by the bar and this cute robot server was going around delivering the food orders. We sat on a high table so we didn't get to be served by the robot but that's ok because Nayeli (I think that was our bar server) did an excellent job taking care of us. Prices were comparable to other establishments like this. $$ Ambiance: I can tell this place can get crowded so plan ahead and be patient.

Had high hopes for this place, upon entering the aroma is extremely inviting in fact it had my…read moremouth watering. I was looking forward to tasting some really delicious seafood.. My first option was to try the fish, but when I heard what type of fish they were using, I kindly declined. Opted for the calamari with a side salad with ranch I'm a settle at the calamari was good. It was nice and fresh and hot, but the salad was disgusting. I asked for ranch and they put some type of dressing which turns out to be dressing for coleslaw. I advised my waitress to her response was that's the first time I heard someone not lagging it. Interesting didn't offer to switch it out for a plain salad or to switch it for french fries especially since I paid extra to get a salad.. At our table, we also have the chicken strips which is plentiful. It's enough to feed the entire table in fact, so lots of leftovers of that that was also good because it was fresh and hot. My son went for the combo with the snow, crab legs, shrimp, potatoes, and corn. He also said it was delicious, but I don't believe I'll come back. It's unfortunate cause I really did wanna like this place, but without being offered a substitute or the exact same salad minus the dressing that was placed on it that did not taste very good at all. It was sour. For the cost of their food, I'd rather spend my money elsewhere