Tried this for dinner Friday night. Just ok. Food pretty tasty, service lacking, can't cook a…read moresteak to requested temperature, not good for a place that claims to be a Japanese Steakhouse. We were seated at our reservation time. I opted to forego the "show" ... being seated at a community table for the chef show. But clearly this is the primary focus of this restaurant. The 5-10 smaller individual 2 and 4-tops are adjacent to the bar. The place was packed, and so noisy I couldn't even hear the other person at my table. But on the flip side, it looked and sounded like the people at the community "show" tables were having a ball. Lots of birthdays and celebrations. Anyway, great menu. Started with a couple inspired cocktails, and moved on to the fish taco's and lamb chop appetizers. Outstanding. Only nit, our server disappeared, and the app plates were left on table when our main courses showed up. We were also never serviced for another round of drinks. For our mains I ordered the Wagyu filet with asparagas and fried rice sides cooked medium. My dining guest ordered the salmon roll and a side of fried rice. My steak came out gray and rare, no sear crust at all. Very disappointing. On the flip side my dining partners portion of fried rice was astoundingly large, and good. Never did see our server again until the check was brought over. We were not even offered the dessert menu other than the small pineapple sherbet that came with my meal. Parking is brutal here. Very crowded area on weekend. Had a long walk to restaurant entrance. Don't think this will be on my repeat list.

I am utterly confused that this location is saying closed. I just dined here with my husband on a…read morewonderful date night too an insanely packed house that we were lucky to even get into when they graciously found us a table when they told us we really needed a reservation, trying to find anything online that says they are really closed and can't find any information so if you have it, please let me know we were just talking about already wanting to go back. Food was delicious. Service was even better and I am totally bummed if this is true this was probably the best date I've had in forever honestly, the steak tacos on the appetizer menu were perfection sauce had a little kick sushi was delicious. My husband had a steak with some amazing fried rice. Please tell me this isn't true because Peoria needs this. Honestly, the entire West Valley needs a place like this.

I had eaten at this place before when it was Zu y Pocha. I am so glad that the menu has not really…read morechanged! Stand out items to order: the corn appetizer, the yellowtail carpaccio, or the salmon carpaccio, and sashimi on the menu. We have tried almost every appetizer and all of them are good. This place is truly not known well enough for the quality of the food. Finally, the servers are amazing, and there is plenty of parking. For some reason, this place is not often busy, so you don't have to wait forever to eat.

Awesome late night spot, for decent quality Japanese eats, and in the Tempe-Scottsdale area. Zu…read moreIzakaya was a solid post-study dinner spot when I was a student, and this time it definitely held up! We were nearby for a show, and decided to stop in on a Wednesday evening for a late dinner with some friends. They have a good happy hour menu, and my friends ordered off there, but I was craving sushi so I got the nigiri omakase. It came with miso soup, which I enjoyed, definitely hard to go wrong there. The sushi itself was decent, nothing crazy, but definitely better than grocery store quality. The tuna and salmon pieces were a little fishy, maybe not the freshest, but it was also quite late (~10pm) so I wasn't expecting too much. Beautifully presented, and the cuts were quite large which was nice! The food came out pretty fast, and the service was pleasant. The restaurant vibes are pretty dark, and moody. The bathroom was kind of scary personally, super dark and a little messy, so I decided to wait till I got home. Overall, a solid experience, and definitely a good choice if I am in the area.

Love harumi as always but was wondering what happened to the old cheesecake? It was really…read moredelicious and I could only find it here! The new one is not as good in my opinion I was wondering if it will ever come back? Let me know Harumi thank you!

We were going downtown for a concert, craving some sushi and found this place on Yelp. No…read morereservations available, I did check their website where you can be adding to a waitlist, but it stated currently no waitlist and invited us to just arrive at restaurant. We arrived a little after 5pm and the restaurant was mostly empty. But in the next 20 minutes it filled up and there was open sitting at the bar only. The mood was initially quiet but quickly turned more up beat as the restaurant filled and pop rock music was playing. We asked our waiter a few questions about a few of their rolls and he was very helpful with guidance and recommendations. We ordered Salmon Lemon, Spicy Tuna, Salmon Avocado Maki and California rolls to share for two. This restaurant uses purple rice rather than traditional white rice. This was the first time we have tried a sushi roll made with purple rice and we both loved it. It added a nutty flavor and hearty texture. Purple rice is similar to wild rice and far nutritionally superior to white rice with more antioxidant and fiber. Shortly after we ordered we were served a potsticker dish. I mentioned that we did not order the item and were informed the appetizer was complementary. We thanked the server and tasted the dish. The potstickers were nicely pan fried and had a great crust and flavorful chicken filling. Delicious! About five minutes later our rolls were delivered. All were fresh tasting and delicious. Our favorite was the Salmon Lemon roll. We loved the pop the lemon added. Honorable mentions to the Spicy Tuna roll, very well done, excellent balance of heat and flavors. We truly enjoyed our dining experience and look forward to returning. Highly recommended for a quality sushi experience!

The Sashimi is what drew me to the location. As fresh as you can get . The yellowtail tasted great…read morewith the familiar flavor if that's what you're craving. The Mackerel was well marinated and not too sour but also a nice fatty flavor. The white tuna, has an extremely subtle flavor but all the Sashimi did not have a fish taste, which is all that I ask for. The grilled shrimp was well seasoned. The oyster is hard to determine. Overall, A great experience, value, and worth the drive if you're craving Sashimi.

Friday Night Dinner with the Fam to KickOff Our Spring Break Adventures!!!…read more This was a good choice. There are many items to choose from on the all-you-can -eat menu. Everything was fresh and tasty. The presentation was excellent, as well. My fav is the Carpaccio and The baked mussels. Yum! After I tapped out, they brought a beautiful tray of oysters for another table that looked amazing. I would try that next time. We also had the Spicy Garlic Edamame, Miso soup, Seaweed Salad, and the Gyoza. Our server was super sweet and very attentive. All the staff work as a team to make sure everyone is happy and getting everything they need. They all help to clear plates and bring new dishes to the table. They have a decent array of drinks and Sakis. The seating has a good size area with booths and tables. They have room to move tables to accommodate for larger parties, which is a bonus. There are tv screens up on the walls with different shows and videos playing. They also have music playing which was nice. It's a fun & casual vibe. They just recently changed ownership and names so that's probably why we got in so quickly on a Friday night. They are making changes to the menu and so there will be more updates coming soon. The parking is right outside and it's a big shared lot so it was easy. The building and windows are dark but at night they have a new neon sign that says" Brave Sushi-all you can eat. " There are two cost options you can pick $35 for all you can eat, except the Nigiri, or $40 to include the Nigiri. They both include ice cream for dessert. When you are in Peoria, Arizona, check it out!

Stopped into Osaka Steakhouse for dinner with a friend to celebrate her bday and overall a decent…read moretime. Our server Corey was great (great attitude and was so great) Overall I would come back as it is great for the family but the menu has misprints (says the gyoza was chicken and veggies but it is actually beef) also no bottle still water but only tap water. I will also say the bathrooms were not great. I had the miso soup and some appetizers which were pretty good and all the families around made the environment great!

Osaka Japanese Steakhouse is one of my favorite teppanyaki spots and always delivers a fun,…read moreenergetic, and memorable dining experience. The atmosphere is welcoming for both regular guests and those celebrating special occasions, and it really stands out as a place where dinner turns into an event. What makes it especially enjoyable is how interactive and festive everything feels. Celebrations--especially birthdays--are taken to another level with music, singing, and even traditional Japanese masks, creating a lively and entertaining environment that everyone gets to be part of. On top of the experience, the food is consistently excellent. Everything is cooked fresh right in front of you, with great flavor and quality across the board. If you're looking for a place that combines great teppanyaki-style dining with a fun, high-energy atmosphere, Osaka Japanese Steakhouse is a top-tier choice.

I had never been to a Benihana before; I have been to many tepanyaki restaurants, but not Benihana…read more The check in process was interesting. I arrived before my brother, and let the people know I was there for a 6pm reservation (10min early). At 5:55, another guy at the desk started calling for our reservation, and I said, I was waiting for my brother (still 5 minutes before our time). At 5:58, I was asked if he was even coming (still 2 minutes before our reservation time). My brother walked in at 5:59 -- early for the reservation. The guy looked perturbed. I mean, come on, we were there, and on time, but we came from different areas of the metro. The service at the table was good. Pedro was the chef, he was entertaining. The food was good. I just don't understand the check in. Neither of us were late. It was incredibly uncomfortable.

We were there for happy hours and it was definitely an experience of a lifetime. The service was…read morenot great and the food was absolutely disappointing. We ordered the wings - it was dry and the flavor profile was one noted - salty. The sushi was not fresh, I feel like they added extra chili oil to cover the fowl odor of the fish. I would not recommend coming here at all. Also, the restroom has a fowl smell coming from it. It was nasty as hell. Very sickening

I work nearby and order pickup orders all the time. It's affordable, fresh, and honestly tastes…read moregreat. Thanks for cooking my gyoza well done when I request it!

I use to like this place now it's not cooked on the spot and meat is steamed cooked or ready for…read morewhen customers come I won't be coming back

6/8/26 A visit to one of Scottsdale's trendy Restaurants…read more There has been allot of buzz around the Roko Akor, great marketing, Wagu dumpling, Flame seared Stakes, Seafood and Sushi offerings in an attractive Scottsdale resort area where both Arizona visitors and locals enjoy staycations for Golf and fun. It's well placed amounst popular resorts, endless choices of golf courses, high end shopping, Spas and other eateries. For our of state visitors it is located in an area that provides a great destination for conferences and vacation launching point to enjoy what Scottsdale has to offer. Parking 5/5 There is a great turn-about like drop off near the front door I took advantage of. Other semi private parking is located along the west and south in front and behind the restaurant. Ambiance 5/5++ After passing through the foyer, you're greeted by staff receptionists who quickly get your experience started. The restaurant opens up to a large open dining space that includes an impressive "baresk" wrap around serving counter which allows guests to experience and interact with the kitchen staff. Adjacent to the main dining area is a very trendy wraparound bar and a little more intimate lounge with tables for guest meetups, date nights, after business meetings or relax after playing 18 holes at a nearby course. Facing the bar is the wine cellar, a floor to ceiling long glass presentation of their collection. There is a separate special event room in the back for hosting private dinners with special event reservations. Tonight this room was reserved for Yelp's "Elite All-Stars" and hosted by the Roka-Akar and the wonderful Phoenix Yelp Community Manager (CM) Francheska J, I popped my head in to say hello to her and she was kind enough to give me some merch. Congratulations to Roka-Akor for launching this beautiful Resturant in Scottsdale and to Yelp and Francheska for putting on a great experience for your Elite All-Stars! Gent your trendy on my friends-SYOY!

Popped over to the bar before an event and appreciated Juju's kindness and service. So warm and…read morewelcoming! I enjoyed the tart grapefruit juice before dinner. I overheard a special on oysters so look forward to returning for that. Would love if they'd bring an NA bubbly in the future and consider bringing back the bar sushi omakase. It was my favorite choice on the menu! And Manager a Wesley is hands down one of the most special parts about this place. What a fun and charming personality! Fantastic staff who make you feel welcome!