One of my favorite spots in Arizona, and one of those places that's consistently good every time I…read morego (both service and food!) My go-to order is the Wagyu A5 ramen -- rich, flavorful, and always hits the spot. I also love getting their nigiri, which is another must-order for me. The atmosphere reminds me a lot of being in Japan. It can get a little cozy and tight inside, but honestly, I think that's part of the experience and adds to the charm. Mensho is definitely a place I keep coming back to. If you're looking for great ramen and Japanese food in Arizona, this is one of my favorite spots to add to your list!!

It was just good. We got the garlic edamame, GKO and the spicy toripaitan ramens. Edamame was…read moreedamame, nothing outstanding. I expected more garlic flavor. GKO had too much gobo, the broth was honestly too thick and creamy. I would honestly rate it a 5/10. Spicy toripaitan was better than the GKO, but still only about a 6/10. Presentation was nice, but I can't see myself making the drive back, unfortunately. Staff was attentive and fast though! Restaurant was clean.

Yutaka's fried food is the bomb! The gyozas do not come with sauce but are crispy on the outside…read moreand soft inside. The filling is yum!!! The potato croquettes is my favorite dish here. Another fried treat! It comes with a corn slaw and a special ketchup dip. I ordered the tempera udon without shrimp. In the past, the tempura is perfectly battered and fried. It is great to dunk in the udon broth. I am so satisfied with the udon and tempura veggies! Thank you, Yutaka!!!!

So cute! Met the passionate owner, and our server was fast, friendly, and gave great…read morerecommendations. The food is wonderful, but the dining area is very small and fills up fast, making it hard to get a seat on busy days. Pro-tip: If you can't dine in, order via DoorDash or Uber Eats instead!

Vegan ramen - tasty, but pricy…read more Tried the vegan ramen here and it was genuinely delicious -- full of flavor and clearly made with care. My main hesitation is the price; it felt a bit steep for what you get. Also, this isn't really a dish that holds up well as leftovers, so keep in mind you'll want to eat it fresh and finish it in one sitting rather than planning on a second meal out of it. Overall, tasty option if you're craving vegan ramen, just budget accordingly and plan to enjoy it all in one go.

Used to be good. Every time we've ordered recently, the order is missing items that completely ruin…read morethe meal. If the owner was smart, he/she would reach out to ask why we requested a refund and offer to make it right. Instead, we just get radio silence. Get it together.

Obon never disappoints! Sushi and Ramen are both very tasty, the vibe is always the right balance…read morebetween lively & intimate, and service is always spot on.

I am extremely disappointed with Sushi Oban's handling of a serious food allergy…read more Several weeks ago, while I was at Scottsdale Quarter, I walked into the restaurant specifically to ask whether any of their ramen could be prepared without soy because I have a soy allergy. The hostess told me she would check with the chef. She went to the back, returned, and told me that yes, they could prepare ramen for me with a broth that did not contain soy. Based on that assurance, I ordered the ramen and subsequently ordered it two more times. Each time, I clearly stated that I had a soy allergy, whether ordering online or by phone. At no point was I told there was a problem or that the broth contained soy. Today, I ordered the ramen again and picked it up, only to find a note taped to the order stating that all of their broths contain soy and that they had tried to call me. I called the restaurant because, understandably, I was extremely confused. I explained that I had specifically asked about the soy content from the very beginning, that an employee had checked with the chef, and that I had been assured the broth could be made soy-free. I have now eaten this ramen on multiple occasions believing it was safe for me. That is not a minor mistake. Food allergy information needs to be accurate and consistent. I am fortunate that I did not experience anaphylaxis as a result of the previous meals I was told were soy-free. To make matters worse, I was not refunded for the ramen I purchased today and cannot safely eat. Instead, I was told I would need to wait until Thursday, when the manager is available, to have a conversation about a refund. Today is Tuesday. I cannot recommend Sushi Oban to anyone with a food allergy of any kind. When a customer specifically discloses an allergy and staff consult the kitchen before assuring that customer that a dish is safe, the customer should be able to rely on that information. The inconsistency here is both disappointing and potentially dangerous.

Fun, tasty, and healthy dinner experience at Yama Sushi & Asian Cuisine in Scottsdale on a…read moreweeknight. The food was plentiful as you can pick from several " all you can eat " menu choices, premier or deluxe at two different price points . The deluxe we chose had so many options as seen on menu and pictured . The attentive server & staff continued to bring fresh sushi , soup , skewers ,& more. The ambience was clean , modern ,& impressive" with rolling " wood look ceiling was eye catching . Comfortable large booths surround with a long bar on north side . The decor, service ,& food all most enjoyable. Again,accolades to the large attentive staff . A great value , if hungry for Japanese cuisine . Reccomended!

I was excited yet skeptical about this place and honestly it kind of lived up to my expectations…read more - Salmon Sashimi: buttery smooth and flavorful - Hamachi Sashimi: boring and tasted watery and bland - Salmon Skin: while a nice portion size (no rice, no sauce, no vegetables) and the skin had an awesome ratio of meat to skin, the skin was/is smoked so that flavor overpowered the salmon flavor I crave. I think if this skin wasn't smoked, I would 100% go back to Yama and try their hamachi kama, but I am such a NON FAN of smoked food, that I'm not sure I will ever go back. Sad day though because the salmon skin handroll portion size was on point!

I've been here a few times, typically get sushi, it's always very good. Today i went with the…read moreSapporo ramen, that is really good on a rainy day. The store is never very busy, which makes me concerned they might not be popular. Today, Quynh was my server, she's very good; accommodating, attentive, welcoming with a terrific smile. Kinda bland decor with concrete bar & tables, the music sounds like Japanese pop music, which is a change, gives it a good vibe.

We found this place by accident. My daughter and I arrived around 6pm on a Saturday. There were no…read morepeople there. Slowly others started to arrive about half hour later. I ordered hot sake and it did not disappoint. My daughter got a Ramune, miso soup, and shrimp tempura roll. No complaints! Miso soup was missing tofu that day. Apparently they were all out. Nevertheless the soup was very nice! I got two specialty rolls. The names escape me at the moment. The menu doesn't have a huge selection of rolls but I found what I like and both were VERY good! Good amount of fish vs rice. Everyone is very attentive. Service is very good. The ambiance is interesting :) nothing fancy but not too bland either. There are full moon/moon related decorations. The rolls are also named with the Moon theme in mind. Overall very nice and we will be back to try their ramen !

We stumbled upon Shio and decided to stop in for lunch, and we're so glad we did! The service was…read moreexcellent--friendly, attentive, and happy to answer our questions and make recommendations. Everything we ordered was delicious. The Crispy Spicy Tuna was a standout, and we also loved the Beef Don and the Kimchi Fried Rice, each dish was flavorful. This was a fantastic find, and we'll definitely be back to try more!

What I got: Spicy miso ramen with butter…read more Tonkatsu ramen with black garlic oil Takoyaki Beef bulgogi Veggie egg rolls Fried squid legs Pan fried gyoza Saki bomb Let's start off with the appetizers. We got a free thing of veggie eggrolls due to them miss hearing one of our friends and thought we ordered it. It was nothing special though it tasted like the typical frozen mushy type wasn't very good. Disappointed on the takoyaki I had just one small piece of octopus inside of it and it was just all batter. Probably some of the worst type I've had. The fried squid legs. Were good can't really mess that up unless you mess the batter up pretty badly lol the Gyoza was very fresh tasting and had the perfect amount of crunch for pan fried now the tonkatsu ramen not the best in az but it was good not oily broth more thicker nooodles more on the thinner side and the pork was tender and egg made to the perfect softness for that gooey inside the beef bulgogi plate combo was good you can't really mess up Bulgogi so it tasted like any other Bulgogi. I had definitely didn't expect it to be so small though especially with how much you're paying I pay for less for way more at other places and they give me a good amount of onions on the bottom this place I barely got any onions underneath, and it was just all burnt on the bottom. So half of my onions were just stuck to the bottom and I couldn't get them off. The side dishes, though these are some of my favorite side dishes I've had at a Korean spot in Arizona. Super sucks because I would only wanna come back for the kimchi side dishes, but didn't really enjoy the food to an extreme amount to justify driving 30 minutes back and price , some items are a bit pricey, but most of the items are priced at the same as other places I've been but you get way less I really did like their kimchi, though it really was some of the best but man so far and nothing I'd want from that menu entree wise so I think it's worth checking out but I can't justify coming back

* Food: Rated 10 out of 10 for high quality * Ambience: Calm…read moreand relaxing, great for a chill time * Service: Friendly and efficient staff.

The food was actually very good, which makes the experience even more disappointing because the…read moreservice was absolutely horrible. We were a party of 12 visiting on vacation, and none of us are from the area. We ordered spam musubi and a chicken skewer as appetizers. Both appetizers arrived well after our entrees had already been served and we had essentially finished eating. Each time we asked about them, we were repeatedly told, "They're coming." Mind you, these are simple appetizers that should not take anywhere near that long to prepare. When we asked for the third time, we finally asked that the appetizers be cancelled since we had already finished our meal. At that point, the gentleman working the front area , tall, with red hair, loudly yelled from across the restaurant, in an extremely rude and confrontational tone, "It's already on the grill!" There was absolutely no reason to speak to paying customers that way. His response was unprofessional, unnecessary, and honestly created a very hostile and uncomfortable feeling during what should have been an enjoyable dinner, especially while our group was on vacation and simply trying to enjoy a meal together. When the appetizers eventually came out, we left them sitting there because we were already done eating and ended up taking them to go. He eventually told us they would be removed from the bill, which we appreciated, but that did not excuse the way the situation was handled. Again, the food was good, but good food does not make up for poor service and especially not for an employee speaking to customers in an aggressive and disrespectful manner. Management should seriously address how customers are treated, because the interaction with this particular employee overshadowed what could have otherwise been a good dining experience for our party of 12.

This was my first time trying a Mensho, although I've heard from everyone that their food is top…read morenotch and I can see why. I had an awesome experience here recently and am so I glad I finally checked them out. This location has a parking lot which was convenient. My husband and I arrived around 8pm on a Saturday and didn't have to wait long to be seated. We were greeted upon entering and the service was great. The space wasn't huge but there was a bar area and booth/table and chair seating options. Emi was our waiter and was super friendly. I ordered a hot green tea and the signature ramen dish. My husband ordered the signature ramen dish too and added spicy oil but he didnt think it was that spicy. We also shared the fried chicken appetizer. Everything was delicious, the broth was so buttery and savory. I loved everything about it. I can't wait to come back.

We enjoyed the Garlic Knockout Ramen (thick and creamy), the Enoki chips, and the Spicy Karaage. I…read moreliked my Yuzu Aladdin sake and he liked his Ramune. It was $85 for the two of us. It's a nice date lunch spot. Only negative was sushi is only served Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday but the menu didn't say that. Parking on site. No wait on a Friday afternoon.

Unfortunately this was a disappointment, when I REALLY wanted good hearty ramen... but maybe it…read morewas just an off night OR maybe it was just us. I wasn't in love with the raman broth flavor, which came with pork. The raman ingredients were decent along with the amount; we just weren't impressed over all. We found the mongolian noodles to be incredibly bland. The biggest let down was the "katsu chicken" which were basically chunky chicken strips that came with very little rice and sauce. I think our experience could have possibly been better dining in (I've never seen the place tho) but we ordered thru Uber Eats- spent $70 to throw most the food out. The boba tea was the highlight for me.

My kids totally dug the pork katsu! It comes with steamed rice and a salad, and even though the…read moremeat is on the thinner side, that breading is super crispy. Seriously, the ramen portions are no joke--they're huge! The tonkotsu ramen was fine, but the Ramen Time ramen? That one was a hit with its smoky flavor and tons of meat. The noodles were nice and chewy too. We actually got extra noodles, but yeah, you really don't need to with how big their regular bowls are! Oh, and you gotta try the takoyaki, it's really good! Automatically tips added. Really quite on saturday lunch. They serve the food right away but the soup is warm.