Let's get the most important thing out of the way: You need the crispy rice with spicy tuna. It's not a want. It's a need. I pop in here probably once a month. I'm assuming it's a family-owned joint because the one and only guy working front of house always takes care of me. He's awesome. The place is cute. It's tastefully decorated, and they have a very-on-brand, ginormous full moon light on the wall that's illuminated from behind. It's super cool. I've only ever seen a couple other diners in there with me at any time. The food comes out super fast, which is great, because I'm hungry as soon as i step in the place. The prices are reasonable, the portions are generous, and the food is always good. If you're in the area, this place is a must-stop. read more

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We found this place by accident. My daughter and I arrived around 6pm on a Saturday. There were no people 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 ! read more

Met a friend for some sushi on a Monday night at 830pm and needed a place that was open past 9pm when we found this spot to meet up. It was quiet and there was just one server taking care of the tables (Caleb). He was friendly and gave us time to catch up and look over the menu before ordering. I ordered the veggie gyoza and the sweet potato roll. Friend got the Moonlight and the Philly. I was so hungry I forgot to take a pic of the gyoza, but it was perfect. Nice and crispy shell and packed with veggies, and the dipping sauce was the perfect compliment. The sweet potato roll was delicious & I liked that it had some avocado and crispy crunch pieces inside. Would definitely get that again! Good hit the spot, service was good, and the restaurant was quiet and chill for us to have a nice girl's dinner to catch up! read more

Full Moon Izakaya - Sweet potato roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Came by for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. No other patrons so I had my choice of seating. Came for the ramen so didn't spend too much time on the menu. Ordered the Black Garlic Ramen and a couple of seared tuna and salmon nigiri. Orders came out relatively quick. Sushi was satisfactory. Ramen was just okay in my opinion. Not a lot of flavor to the broth. Pork was nicely charred though. Service was very good. Wouldn't mind trying again another time. read more

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The place is really cute and the theme and decor is great. The sushi was delicious and the ramen was good. One of our bowls had a small chunk of noodles stuck together as if they had not cooked all the way but it was still all pretty tasty and I'd go back to eat there again. The service was also great and attentive! read more

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We came in for their late night happy hour menu and everything we had was delicious. I had the gyoza, spicy garlic edamame, chicken karange and my boyfriend tried a shrimp tempura roll. We loved everything and it was a great price point. Service was friendly even though we came in pretty close to closing time which was so sweet. Ambiance is nice as well. Will definitely be back. read more

Full Moon Izakaya - Chicken karange and gyoza - Sushi Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Place is super cute with a good amount of seating, including bar seating. The vibe is really chill with a black interior, Pokémon playing, and anime pictures throughout the restaurant. Our food was fresh and delicious--the crispy rice spicy tuna is a MUST TRY!! The ramen was good, although I've had better. The service was immaculate, and our server was great. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Tried this place for the first time ! It's really cute ! I got the Tori ramen ! It was goodB good broth just the noodles were just a bit too sweet for me ! I would come back tho to try some other things !! Very good service as well! Lady was very sweet !! read more

Full Moon Izakaya - Tori ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Drive by stop for a hangry guy.. Took out to go clean inside about 15 tables with 12 bar seats, not traditional "sushi bar", no glass cooler with chefs behind the counter, more ramen focused? Ordered the chicken ramen add spice, then 2 rolls "lunapenjo" & rainbow roll. Good food, service a little slow but I've been back again. read more

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This sushi was very different to the other ones we have tried, had a special taste which was very good, mine also came with Enoki chips I think which I love!! The place is big, went on a Friday night and we were seated right away. They have reverse happy hour too. Ambience was great too! read more

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Third time here , every time it gets better. By far the best of Phoenix . We will eat here every time we have a chance when we are in town . Really good. read more

Really wonderful and chill restaurant, Jazz overhead, and the small plates are on point. Had perfectly plated and presented sushi, fried chicken, and miso soup. 5 stars. read more

My son was craving ramen and after searching a few places near us we ended up at full moon. And it did not disappoint. We are probably going to become regulars especially for the happy hour options but everything we had was excellent. The edamame came out hot and it was very healthy looking, the gyoza and sauce was delicious and we loved our black garlic ramen. I even had a glass of plum wine and it was quite yummy. read more

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Food is excellent! Super fresh, sauce was delightful. My only reason for 4/5 is the wait time. She told me "5 more minutes" for like 35 minutes... so it got a tad frustrating. I would've rather had an honest time frame than not. read more

Good food great customer service as well the food was actually Amazon they have a lot to choose from as well read more

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Just had lunch here an hour ago. It was just ok. There was only one guy there, we walked in no greeting or anything. I get it, looks like he was alone. The place was pretty much empty, there were only two occupied tables. My daughter liked her salmon sashimi but her spicy tuna roll might as well have been called cucumber roll. Almost no tuna in there. I got the scallop dynamite roll, it was mostly rice, I didn't like it. Giving it 3 stars because my daughter liked the sashimi and the black ice tea was good. For me it would've been 2 stars. read more

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Sapporo draft and sushi unmatched! Service is great and a wonderful ambiance for getting slammed on beer!

Went for early lunch and got some delicious Raman and a little sushi. Both excellent. Only one other person there at that time but the waitress was hot and nice and the place had great overall Asian vibes read more

I moved from San Diego and have been looking for a good, authentic ramen place. Full Moon Izakaya has quickly become my go-to spot. I'm a big fan of One Piece, and I love how they decorated the interior -- it looks fantastic. I was impressed the moment I walked in. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen, and they guarantee the broth is slow-cooked for over 12 hours to achieve that authentic, rich, milky-white flavor. The eggs were timing perfectly. The broth wasn't too salty, which I really liked -- many other ramen places I've tried are usually too salty for my taste. I also tried the fried baby octopus. It was decent, but I wouldn't order it again. The portion was small, and it was mostly coated in batter with very little octopus inside. You can see what I mean in my photo. I'll definitely be coming back -- both for the ramen and the fun, cozy atmosphere! read more

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It was a cute restaurant with a second happy hour hence a late crowd. I was in town for a conference and needed a late night dinner and it was perfect. The staff was friendly and I was very happy my tonkotsu ramen with black garlic oil. Their soy sauce egg in the ramen was very delicious and the tonkotsu broth was good. A nice comfort for a traveler. read more

First time here .. A great stop before checking into hotel. Eclipse roll was my main roll and it was really good. Had the other more traditional (edamame and Salmon Avocado roll) and all were delicious. Great service. A definitely try if you are in the area. Topping off with Mocho Flight .. read more

Cool sushi spot! Staff is friendly and welcoming, good selection on rolls and everything I've got has been really good. We got anime on the TV and wall art to give it a fun vibe with a bar that also has an interesting setup. I've been here several times and got no complaints about anything, can't wait to go back! read more

I have been coming here with my gf for several months now and it has become our go to spot for dinner when we don't want to cook! We have had a lot of the menu, some high lights are the chicken karaage , full moon roll , pike bowl eclipse roll, seaweed salad ( ask for no carrot) wild tonic hard kombucha, karaage bowl these are things we order most often. Things that have been ok is the ramen. The noddles are amazing! But the broth is bland and we have tried a few different options. The pork in it is either good or over cooked never consistent, we have tried the sashimi and had to send it back smelled weird. That happened last time here were there. Also they give you these pickled carrots with a lot of the food and they are absolutely nasty! Please change what you pickled these in! The service is also great but you have to be patient because most of the time there is only one person. The decore is super cute ! It's a small place but always seems to have a steady flow of people . They have happy hour and reverse happy hour. I recommend trying it! read more

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Stopped by again for a quick bite to eat before bowling. I decided to try the Salmon Sashimi, Tempura cauliflower & chicken Karage. The sashimi was a good portion of 5 thick slices, the tempura was cooked properly and season well. The Karage chicken was seasoned and fried well, the chicken was very tender, the breading was a little thicker than I prefer. The lady that served me was friendly and professional. If you are in the area and wanting some sushi, hit this place up. read more

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A fantastic place to get Ramen. Good service and opens late. My wife, who is part Japanese, stated that the black garlic Tonkotsu ramen is one of the best ramens she has ever had. The broth was so good. As for my Shoyu ramen, it was very good. Broth was good, noodles cooked correctly but my only critique chashu pork was a little dried out. Still very good. We also ordered a spicy tuna roll and a seaweed salad. Roll was good. Seaweed salad was a little salty. Highly recommend. Highly recommend. read more

Full Moon Izakaya - Shoyu ramen. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Glad we visited this little corner restaurant in a strip mall. Not much from the outside but inside had nice ambiance. It was only 3 of us but I guess we were hungry so we tried quite a few things: hot sake (mmmm), spicy garlic edamame (yum), soft shell crab tempura (fat and tasty!), white pepper octopus (very good), tempura ramen with egg, seared flight (tuna and salmon), full moon roll, scallop dynamite roll (yummy), assorted sashim plate, and tonkatsu ramen. Overall, a very good meal - a few nice surprises, good service and good value. read more

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We had the pleasure of having lunch here recently. Service was excellent and prompt. The dining room was very open and comfortable. We tried their chicken karage appetizer. It was slightly overcooked but it had good flavor. We also tried their poke. The sauce was amazing, but portion size was small with very little fish and topping. Our favorite was their black garlic tonkatsu ramen. This dish was excellent; we contemplated ordering another one but decided to wait for next time. Everything from broth to perfectly cooked noodles was what made this dish exceptional. The egg was marinated perfectly, slightly sweet with creamy yolk; yum! The pork was also delicious and it even had slight charring. Absolutely the best! Will return just for this dish alone. Highly recommend!! read more

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Guys, I love their tofu! It's the best it reminds me of Japan. Not only is the food affordable and delicious but the service is also great!

What a great find! My friend and I both had the black garlic tonkotau ramen and it was knock-your-socks-off good! We also had gyoza and tempura ramen eggs to share, both very good. Since we came in time for happy hour, we were able to order hot sake at happy hour prices. Service was excellent, the restaurant has minimalist style decor, which is good -- less distractions from the amazing flavors of the food they serve. Service was fast and efficient, prices are very reasonable and parking is no problem. read more

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Was busy for a Sunday night. Food was slow to roll out of the kitchen. Appetizers came out randomly, some after we got our meal. Servers were trying their best - had to ask for plates/utensils. Soda was flat. Food was "ok". In my opinion, a little pricy for what you get. I had the Tonkatsu - it was good and I'd probably get it again. Kids had the Tempura Shrimp rolls; they said they were average. I may or may not give this place another try - my husband said he would not be back. read more

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I'll be back. I ordered black garlic tonkatsu ramen and chicken katsu rice bowl. Both so tasty and fresh. This is one of my favorite ramens I have had in the valley. Next time I plan to try the sushi. I really enjoyed the decor of the restaurant and the service was quick. read more

Miso tonkatsu was on point! Deep umami flavor, thick slices of pork nicely seared - simply the best! The sashimi and the fish on the roll were not the freshest - slightly fishy tasting. The vibe was fun with great music and friendly staff! read more

Amazing place! Great service first off. She sat us and was not pushy at all. Gave us time needed to look at menu and decide on what we wanted in order for apps to main dish to add one and drinks. All timed out great. Was not expecting that type of service at all. I got the black garlic ramen and it was amazing! Noodles nice and bouncy, char siu had amazing flavor. And the broth! So so good. Wife got a couple of jalapeño rolls and she loved them. Great pairing with the sauces she said. And the strawberry crepe cake was so good to close it all in. The lighting, seating spaces and just overall atmosphere with decorations was so clean and not overwhelming like other spots. They aren't trying to show off what they have in collections or cool lamps and chairs, it's just nice and clean simple colors and lights was very appealing to some place you can either dress up for a personal date night, or dress down and meet some friends or family for a good meal. Loved it all. read more

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Amazing Tonkotsu! Me and the lady drive across town frequently to get the black garlic tonkotsu. I've had every ramen in town, this is the best unless you want to hit Mensho. Although that's very pricey! For the value, it's phenomenal. We plan to keep coming back and have spread the word to many. read more

TLDR: nothing stood out, not amazing, not horrible. Just right in the middle. Came to visit family from CA and was starving after we landed in AZ. Pulled up Yelp and saw "best ramen in phoenix", took it at face value, drove there right away. It was about 6pm on a Thursday and pretty empty. We were seated right away and the waiter was nice and attentive. Happy hour runs pretty long (4-7?) everyday and then 9-close. We ordered some stuff off there but you really only save $1 from each dish. We ordered the following: - Tonkotsu Ramen 3.5/5 It was a little lack luster. Flavors weren't very deep, chasu was fine. We had to ask for some spice on the side which my fiancé enjoyed. Not bad but definitely not the best we've had. - Eclipse Roll 3/5 It was okay. I'm not big on cooked rolls, I actually was craving nigiri but unfortunately the pictures on Yelp didn't sell me on it. It was fine overall, but I would not order it again. - Gyozas 2/5 We usually always get gyozas everything we order ramen and this might be our least favorite by far. No flavor. We would not order this again either. - Fries 5/5 Per my fiancé, this was the best dish there which says a lot because I'm sure these are just freezer fries. Might have been our first time getting fries and ramen at the same spot. They came out hot and fresh. Nicely salted. Overall, it was fine but some of the reviews paint it better than it is. read more

Full Moon Izakaya - Tonkotsu Ramen, Eclipse Roll, Gyozas, Fries - Sushi Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I'm visiting from San Clemente Ca and let me just say this place is amazing. Staff is great it's in a strip mall on the corner can't miss it. read more

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Great ramen and our waitress was on top of everything fast and nice and also beautiful!

Good, affordable, delicious food! I've been twice now and it was just as good the second time. I tried the black garlic tonkatsu ramen as well as the spicy salmon roll and they were amazing! Would recommend and will be back read more

Absolutely LOVE this place! The appetizers were fantastic, the sushi was fresh and flavorful, and the ramen was next-level amazing. Everything was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was clean and welcoming. Definitely coming back! read more

I would be happy to give a five star review, if not for the noodles. These are not ramen noodles, ! Everything else was great, including The broth and other ingredients of the soup just not the noodles. And it's an easy fix just add a little baking soda to the water to make it more alkaline Ramen noodles should be chewy , with a slightly spongy texture. These were like al dente spaghetti. read more