Love this place! Nice outdoor area (weather permitting). Varied menu, good prices for happy hour. Fresh good, great taste, nice service

We had been craving ramen for days--it kept popping up on our social media feeds over and over again--so we finally gave in and decided to try this spot. They offer a nice variety of Japanese dishes, but we were definitely here for the ramen. I ordered the spicy miso ramen, and it came out just right--perfectly spicy with fish cake, green onions, and all the toppings. It was delicious and hit the spot. The tonkotsu ramen had a nice creaminess to it, but it could've used a bit more depth of flavor. One thing I really liked is that you can order side appetizers along with your entrée, almost like building your own bento-style meal. We went with the deep-fried gyoza and gyudon. The gyudon was a standout--definitely five stars. The gyoza, however, was just okay for me. Breakdown:    *   Spicy miso ramen:    *   Tonkotsu ramen:    *   Gyudon:    *   Gyoza: Service was friendly, the restaurant was clean, and overall it definitely satisfied our ramen craving. read more

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Me and my friends stopped by during lunch, super friendly staff! We order Unaju, Ika Geso, Gyoza, and Udon. Unaju and Ika Geso were good and flavorful. However wasn't a fan of the gyoza as it was honestly a bit too saucy. The udon didn't have much flavor and was kinda bland. Overall, nice spot for lunch! read more

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We came in for happy hour. We ordered Tako Yaki, Volcano Roll, Carburetor Roll, Philly Roll, spicy tuna roll, and California Roll. Our favorites were the Tako Yaki and the Volcano Roll. We would come again! read more

DOZO Izakaya - On happy hour: California Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Philly Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Stopped by for dinner as we wanted to try the ramen. We chose the spicy miso and tonkatsu and both were really good although the tonkatsu could have used a little more flavor to make it a stand out. We opted to add the pan fried gyoza and gyudon to each dish which were the perfect additions to fill us up! Service was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. read more

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Keep in mind I'm from California and when it comes to sea food I'm very spoiled. It was good, not over the top...sat at the bar , service was spot on slightly did not have to wait long for my order to arrive. Ambiance is a bit noisy but good for a date . Price is reasonable!! read more

Clean, bright atmosphere and a great spot for lunch. Service was friendly, fast and on point. Ordered the bento box with shrimp tempura sushi and teriyaki chicken & a Sapporo Premium. Portion size was excellent and more food than I could eat...check out the photo! Food quality was great; everything was fresh! Will definitely be back. read more

DOZO Izakaya - Bento Box Lunch - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

A good place for a quick bite. I think that they prepared the ramen and soba noodles well. I also like the bento box option that comes with miso soup, salad, and a choice of 2 entrees. I was tempted to try the skewers here as they have a variety of options to choose from. read more

DOZO Izakaya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

We felt like ramen noodles today she ordered the tonkotsu ramen with pork. I ordered the Udon noodles with shrimp tempura and geso karaage as an appetizer. They have happy hour on the weekends. We also ordered some yakitori skewers: chicken heart and chicken skin. Don't forget the hot sake. All delicious and the service was top notch. TY :) read more

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So, I tried the ramen and it was great. My favorite thing I have tried so far is called the Hot Rock... if you eat mushrooms I highly recommend trying this! As a side tip: If you can't decide between ramen and some of the other great dishes, try a Plain ramen. It is less expensive, but packs a lot of flavor and noodles, and leaves some funds for trying other menu items like the Hot Rock or the outstanding Rayu Gyoza. I struggle every time I go to decide between these two amazing apps... read more

Nice little restaurant hidden from view. They have a selection if ramen and sushi. Seating is limited, so get there early. My son and his friend had ramen bowls, and they both enjoyed it. I had the tempura shrimp and tempura vegetable appetizers. If you order one each, it's more than enough for a meal. I didn't care for the tempura batter. It was a little pasty in my opinion. read more

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The service was excellent. The food was good nothing to ride home about. Not happy with the atmosphere and how the ambience of what it looks like inside. read more

This is foremost a Japanese delight with several traditional dishes/curries. Food is fresh. Staff is very attentive and make sure you feel cared for. Accommodates larger groups. read more

DOZO Izakaya - Vegetable Udon Soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Absolutely Wonderful! My family and I visited Dozo while we were in town, and we were so impressed! The service was friendly and attentive from start to finish, and every dish we tried was amazing. The dumplings were flavorful, the meat skewers were tender and perfectly seasoned, the sushi rolls were fresh and delicious, and the tempura was light, crisp, and truly over the top! I always order a side of white rice, and theirs was honestly some of the best I've ever had--simple but so satisfying. Dozo is the kind of place you remember. If we're ever back in the area, we will absolutely make it a point to come back. Thank you to the wonderful team for such a great dining experience! read more

Very good we will be back. The workers are very attentive to your table and bringing your food while it's nice and hot. read more

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My daughter and I went when they opened on a Saturday and had the bento box lunch specials and gyoza. Very tasty. I has the spicy beef and she had the chicken katsu. It comes with miso soup. It was hot and flavorful and will be great on a cold day. The restaurant is very clean and the chairs are comfy. We were quickly served and the workers were very attentive to our table. read more

We love this place family owned and June is such a great server the food is amazing we're so lucky to have this place close to to our house try it you won't be disappointed read more

I hadn't been back since 2018, and now I remember why. The ramen is still terrible, overly salty, with broth that tastes more like soy sauce than curry. The tonkotsu was even worse. Pork belly was mostly fat, noodles weren't authentic, and the grilled fish portions were laughably tiny. We were starving and didn't want to make a scene, so we ate it--but never again. read more

I looked at review photos from a couple months ago to a couple years and all those Ramen bowls had at least 2 good size pieces of chasu. My shoyu Ramen had one tiny piece, the smallest fish cake I've ever seen in a Ramen bowl and a small piece of nori. I loved the broth and the service was great but what am I paying extra for if the bowl had barely anything but noodles and broth. Some other places are similar price and you can a full pork katsu cutlet with your Ramen. read more

Ordered sushi-gyoza bentos for takeout lunch. Ready on time and with a smile. Sushi and gyoza were both very good.

Our favorite local restaurant! Everything is good here. We recommend the teriyaki salmon/chicken/beef or chicken Katsu for your entree and the spring rolls or gyoza for starters! read more

DOZO Izakaya - Katsu Chicken Bento Box - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Found this place randomly after a long day at work and it hit the spot! Very friendly and hospitable. Super cute place hidden in the back of the plaza but easy to find. The flavor of the Ramen we had was some of the best I've had in the valley. We will be back! read more

DOZO Izakaya - Spicy Miso Noodles Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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SENTRY - WATCHING RESTAURANTS Dozo Izakaya 440 W. Warner Road Tempe, 85284 The original owners have retired and the restaurant is being run by the new owners with the same menu. It has been 8 years since my last review of this restaurant and it was time for a new review. In keeping with a proper review, I ordered most of the same things that I had the last time so that I can compare my writing from the last time. There were 3 of us and we were seated immediately. The restaurant wasn't crowded so we could pick our table. Companion #1 ordered milk tea and Companion #2 after tasting it also ordered it. For myself, I ordered the house green tea, which while a little cloudy had the same flavor as Ito En commercial tea. For those who are not familiar, an Izakaya is a small restaurant that serves alcoholic beverages and mostly small plates similar to a Spanish Tapas. Companion #1 ordered a Carburetor roll which is shrimp tempura topped with crab sticks, avocado and eel sauce. I had wanted to taste it but it was gone in a flash! Also ordered was Tako Yaki which are small cooked balls with a piece of octopus in the center. They are then sauced with Japanese mayo and eel sauce. Again, they were eaten before I could even get a taste. Companion #2 ordered the Gyoza's which was a nice sized portion and pronounced them excellent. Also ordered was a California Roll which was pronounced delicious. I had ordered a Spicy Crunchy Tuna Roll for myself, but by the time I got to eat it, it was half gone having been eaten by Companion #2 who said it was wonderful. For myself, I concentrated on the Yakitori menu. Skewers of Chicken Hearts, Chicken Gizzards, Chicken Skin (Cooked perfectly and crunchy) , and Chicken Wings (which were succulent). . I found myself almost in tears as the flavors brought back wonderful memories of Izakaya's in Tokyo. The Yakitori was cooked perfectly and had a nice Tare (sauce) on it. I also tried the Unagi (Fresh Water Eel) and the Saba (Mackerel) which many places over marinate and this was perfect. Service was excellent and cleanliness was evident. In my last review I gave them 4 stars, and the food was so good this time that I am giving 5 stars. read more

Ordered delivery and the squid salad was about two bites worth of food and more 'fishy' tasting than usual. Would have sent it back if I was at the restaurant. Got some rolls and sashimi as well, they were ok but nothing worth writing home about, felt like grocery store sushi. Much better places around for sushi. read more

DOZO Izakaya - Squid Salad, hardly two bites worth. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

A group of friends that travel to Japan frequently recommended this spot saying they have most authentic Japanese food around. That was years ago, and my bf and I have been regulars ever since. The actual restaurant is quite small inside, but remains fairly comfortable, even when it's busy. There has been a change in ownership recently, but the high quality of service & food has not changed. The keita roll is my favorite, and I would go just for that alone. The ramen (we get the jojuku) is equally amazing and the broth is wonderful. Have also tried the spicy edamame, tempura (shrimp is the best), chicken teriyaki, fried rice, and several of their rolls. Only thing I can remember not completely loving was the fried rice, but I prefer Thai style fried rice so it's nothing personal. read more

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Food was pretty good and tasted authentic. The sushi was fresh which is a must. I had udon and the serving was huge and the broth was great and comforting especially for a cold winter night. The tempura was lightly battered and was perfectly fried which is another must. Service was slow. There was only one person taking care of everyone and the place was almost full. The restaurant looks like a typical small place. It's a must try. read more

Best service I've received at any ramen spot our server answered all questions we had and made sure we didn't feel rushed despite arriving close to closing time. Food was amazing we got the spider roll and spicy ramen! read more

This place was good! I didn't know what to expect but the service was great & the food was amazing! I'll definitely be back!

Waitress was kind and very attentive to what I needed! A robust vegetarian ramen broth, the flavor was amazing! They didn't make it as spicy as I'd like and she accommodated me with their house made chili paste in oil. I also had the yam avocado roll which so surprisingly flavorful and delicious! Will definitely be back! read more

DOZO Izakaya - An annihilated veggie ramen lunch combo with ham avocado roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Small, family owned vibe - service was quick and pleasant. Sushi was very good and we took advantage of the Happy Hour prices. Standard prices were more affordable than competitors. Avocado allergy was carefully adhered to. Great place for a solid casual experience. read more

Delicious Miso Ramen and Tonkatsu Ramen! The broth is delicious and nourishing. We also had the Fried Rice with Veggies and Miso Soup and Chicken Wings. The wings are SO crispy! My son and his wife had been ill, and Dozo Izakaya is what they requested for their first meal after they recovered! The pick-up order was ready when I arrived. Great food and service! read more

Utterly sublime. Hot Pork broth soup. Grilled octopus, raw octopus (tako), lamb chops, grilled chicken gizzards, cartilage, Vegas rolls & skewers of meat with delicious tea, alongside a wide variety of sake & beer. They got TV also so you can watch the home team play during dinner. Perfect family destination. Come early! Enjoy the food & the vibe. read more

Best Japanese food in town and the best katsudon I've ever had. The food always tastes fresh and is cooked to perfection. The chicken is perfectly tender all the way through and the rolls are consistently good every time. The staff are always warm, welcoming, and give a 5 star dining experience. I can't recommend this place enough if you are hungry and looking for a cool, relaxing setting to dine. read more

This is the second ramen place we've tried in about a week. We went to Dozo for dinner with friends and were there at around 7:15pm. They have outdoor seating that was almost empty in comparison to their neighboring restaurant but the restaurant was pretty full on the inside. We were seated immediately and we ordered 4 ramen bowls, 2 Kara aghe, baked scallops and mushrooms, chicken gyoza and a couple of sushi rolls (one of which was a Las Vegas roll). Our friends wanted to order the beef soup and they actually were there particularly to have this dish but the restaurant unfortunately were out. It definitely means this dish is very popular but it's a shame when a restaurant runs out of their top dish on a Friday night. For drinks we ordered sodas, water and I ordered apple juice. The appetizers started to come out pretty quickly. All the appetizers were delicious. The Kara aghe chicken was just a tiny bit dry but still tasted pretty good. The ramen bowls and the sushi rolls were served next. Both myself and my husband got a soy broth with chicken. The toppings are standard like the soft boiled egg, the nori, fish cake etc. honestly, we weren't impressed with the bowls. There was no flavor, it was very flat. I added plenty of soy sauce and chili paste and it still didn't do any thing for me. Having tried a more flavorful ramen place in Scottsdale over and over again, this place fell short of delivering on flavor. I tried one piece of the Las Vegas roll and I didn't like it. The smoked salmon tasted slightly bitter, it didn't taste like the Las Vegas rolls I'm used to. Prices are average. For what we ordered, the bill came out to around $97 before the tip. Service is excellent and ambience is nice. Restaurant is pretty small so it can fill up real quick. I wish we had the chance to try the beef soup bowl. We may have had a better experience with our main dish. Overall a 3/5 experience. read more

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I just adore this place and love the owners and staff. Their food is wonderful and reasonably priced for Japanese food. This place is family-owned, and that feeling of family extends to everyone who enters. Try everything on the menu. My son puts together various combinations of "appetizers" as full meals, as well as relishing their regular meal options. This place is not only my favorite Japanese restaurant, but my favorite restaurant in the Valley. read more

I'll make this short: This is without a doubt the most authentic and delicious Japanese cuisine you can get in AZ. From their Ramen, to their Grilled items - it's exactly what you'd expect from a nice Izakaya in Tokyo. I sincerely love this restaurant for lunch or dinner, and have impressed relatives with it's authenticity often. Get the Katsu-Don if you've never had one. Or the Ramen if you're looking for a good bowl. read more

We were looking for a new place that had great ramen. Read the reviews for this small place and decided to give it a try. VERY happy with our choice! Had the chicken gyoza, chicken kaarage, 2 ramen, Calif roll and chicken yakitori. All of the food was phenomenal! Service was great a- very friendly and a quaint small place. Highly recommended ! read more

Overall super awesome service and scenery I just got the tonkutsu It was alright The pork really tasted bland Same with the noodles Egg was cold, same problem being bland & flavorless :/ Broth was the best part but even the still was lacking flavor My friends thought it was awesome though Sadly wouldn't come again but it could just be my palate! read more

DOZO Izakaya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Saying "oh yeah" to oyakodon! I haven't been back to DOZO Izakaya in years and I don't think I would have been back if we weren't celebrating a birthday here. The first time we came, we had a bento box and some izakaya. This time around, I ordered the Oyakodon and had half of my wife's Tomato Ramen. We also had some Happy Hour rolls, a beer, and a cocktail off the HH menu. My Oyakodon was pretty good. Tender seasoned chicken sat on some eggs, napa cabbage, onion, and rice. It was filling and it hit the spot. The wife thought her ramen was okay. We've had better so she didn't care too much for her ramen. The service was exactly how I remembered it: It was chaos, they forgot part of our order at our table of eight, and thing were coming out at different times. I don't hate it here but I don't like it enough to come back. read more

DOZO Izakaya - Tomato Ramen. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Solo week day lunch for me on my last visit. Had a relaxing, delicious lunch. Service was fast and I did dine in, too. Anytime in in the area and craving sushi, you know I'll be here. Btw, next time I'll have to come at dinner when they serve the chicken livers and such... Adventure, here i come!! read more

DOZO Izakaya - This one had jalapeno and wrapped in a soy paper - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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