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Kodo Sushi Sake

4.7 (1.3k reviews)
ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
Open • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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Elicia N.

Always such a treat! Never disappointed here! Chris is my favorite Chirashi chef in town! And Miss J always spoils is with her generous treats and smiles! So great to see everyone here! Just kindness all around!

yellowtail combo
Nikita A.

Sushi was so delicious!! Service was quick and very attentive. The restaurant is well kept and clean! Definitely great price for some delicious sushi

Omakase Combination
Brandi H.

We came here for dinner and waited a bit since it was pretty busy and we were such a large group. They don't do reservations so you just have to put your name down on the waitlist. Plenty of parking since it is in a plaza. Omakase (4/5): This was 10 pieces of nigiri and a small side of sashimi. Honestly a pretty good deal since it was around $40. Me and a few other people got this combo and we all got different fish for our sashimi. I got yellowtail and it was fresh. here were some raw nigiri and some seared. I don't think they explained the different pieces to us. My favorites were probably the toro and eel. I will say that it took a very long time for the omakase plates to come out. Not sure if they were staggering it since other people ordered normal rolls and plates. The food was definitely good though so I guess I'll let it pass. Everyone else in my party enjoyed it too. This is a great dinner spot but come early to beat the rush.

Sophie K.

Finally got to try the famous Kodo Sushi! I'm pretty satisfied with their price and quality. They have reasonable price and their fish quality was good! Had sashimi appetizer- sashimi pieces were big and fresh, and rolls were yummy and portion was good. Also people are friendly here! I'd definitely come back!

Spicy Tuna Roll, Rainbow Roll
Joe R.

Kodo Sushi is absolutely fantastic. I used to come here all the time when I worked in North Scottsdale and hadn't been back in years, so it was great to return. I've honestly never seen this place not busy during the dinner rush, which says a lot about the quality of the food, the employees, and the pride they take in what they do. I ordered a spicy tuna roll and a rainbow roll, and both were equally delightful. Big portions with noticeably more sushi than I expected, especially when compared to other places at similar price points. I can't say enough good things about Kodo from all the times I've been here. I'd happily recommend it to anyone looking to try a great sushi spot.

Christina P.

A hidden gem of a sushi spot! Came in with the husb on a Saturday afternoon so we were quickly seated. The restaurant is medium-sized and has really elegant and tasteful decor - woven basket lampshades, torii gate over the entrance, and a colorful accents throughout the space. Combine that with the dim lighting and it makes for a very warm and inviting space. I'm a Toro lover so I immediately locked in on their signature Kodo Roll that has seared Toro and was really stuffed with ingredients with just a thin layer of rice. Love that they use black rice here! I also adore riceless rolls wrapped in Cucumber so we also ordered the Oasis Roll. Very fresh and crisp. Paired really nicely with the vinegar. Paired our rolled with the veggie tempura and seaweed salad (my husb's must-order). I skipped lunch so I was still a little hungry. I decided to add the Mango Crunch Roll to get some food diversity as it had salmon. Another smashing hit! All in all, they pack their rolls with a lot of really quality ingredients, a thin layer of black rice, and present them beautifully for your enjoyment. Service was fantastic as well. Everyone was very attentive and our water glasses were never empty. If you're looking for high quality sushi, great service, and a warm unpretentious emvironment, you need to go to Kodo Sushi Sake! If I'm in the Scottsdale area, it'll be my mission to eat here again!

Assortment of Rolls
My N.

I had such an amazing experience here! The service was truly five-star -- the waitresses were so much fun and made the whole night feel special. We ordered several rolls and every single one was mouthwatering. The restaurant is small enough so you can see the sushi bar from your and watch the chefs make everything fresh, which adds so much to the experience. One thing that really stood out to me was their rice options. Their brown rice and especially their purple rice are incredible -- and all of their rolls come with purple rice! It's unique, flavorful, and makes the sushi taste even better. This is the kind of place you come to for both the food and the vibe. Highly recommend!

Crazy roll
Isabella F.

My family, friends, and I have come here to eat quite often for the past couple of years. Ever since we found this place it has been our go to sushi spot. They offer countless kinds of rolls and sides as well as the best spicy edamame I've ever had. The service and ambiance is always great and they're typically very fast at this location. I had friends visiting from out of town and they absolutely loved this place. They've been talking about it ever since. My favorite role here is the Las Vegas roll and it is perfect when it comes out. When my friends were here they tried the natto and they said it was good if you're into that kind of thing. We also had the dynamite roll and crazy roll, which is my family's favorite. Overall, this place is the best and we've been coming here for years and will continue to do so.

Havana Roll
Betty C.

Great, delicious sushi made fresh before your eyes and pleasant service make this a must eat at location for sushi. The sushi dudes and dudettes behind the fish counter are focused and yet attentive if you sit in front of them. They do a massive amount of carry out. They do have some Japanese apps available and maybe two bowls of noodles and that is it besides sushi. And they do sushi right!

Gyoza
Matt L.

Toro and salmon negiri are amazing, rolls were great too. I had the oasis roll (so good!), gyoza, Toro negiri, salmon negiri, and yellowtail.com. I would recommend all of them. Service was quick and friendly. Ambiance is about like most sushi places in Scottsdale but overall really good quality fish.

Kodo Menu  Feb. 20, 2026
Brandon C.

The food is amazing and these Feb. 20, 2026 prices. I highly recommend checking them out.

Tuna tower
Krysta W.

Really great place. Love the purple rice and tuna tower. The happy hour menu is legit and so great. Recommend everything!!! The shishimi was out of this world melt in your mouth good!

eel cucumber roll
Helena L.

I ordered take out for two (4) rolls - the combo roll which is 3 choose ur own mini rolls with dynamite, rainbow, shrimp tempura and an eel cucumber roll. I love a combo roll since I like to try a bit of everything and it's hard to do so ordering solo. Rolls were ready really quickly and labeled nicely. Dynamite roll (3/5) it was just a bit too saucy so it made the roll a bit too salty and hid the flavors of the fish Rainbow roll (4/5) enjoyed the fish and it was fresh - their crab meat is with mayo so felt heavier Shrimp tempura roll (4.5/5) my fav roll of the night, shrimp was fried fresh! Eel roll (3.5/5) unfortunately immediately got some bones from the eel but it was tasty and once again was a bit too saucy Overall rolls were really fresh but could use a bit less sauce as it overpowers the flavors of the fish and crabmeat. It's great americanized sushi rolls! Since I ordered take out, can't comment much on ambiance but service was friendly! Food (3.75/5) Service (4/5) Value (3.75/5)

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Sushi is always amazing! Service is always really good too. Fish always seems super fresh.

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Favorite sushi in AZ. Service is always so great, the seared toro is an absolute must everytime

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Are they open on the weekend ? I can't get the hours to show Saturday or Sunday. Thanks

Yes we will be opened on weekends. Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm… Read more

Do they do hibachi here? I typed in hibachi in Scottsdale and they were listed as number 2 but I couldn't tell from their website?

No hibachi style cooking at Kodo. They do have an Oh My God roll that they finish with fire at the table and it is my favorite, but no table side cooking.

Do they Deliver?

You can use any of the delivery services; UberEats, DoorDash, etc., I've seen them quite busy with delivery orders.

Do they do omakase here?

Yes. Dine in and at dinner hours only

Are all those rolls made with the purple rice and what is the difference with white rice and purple rice?

I did not notice if my rice was purple so I'm going to say that it was white rice

Is there gluten free option?

Yes, they offer a variety of gluten free options and vegan rolls! There is also gluten free and low sodium soy sauce! Kodo can also customize your rolls to be gluten free as well.

I can't eat crab mix, do you guys accommodate taking items off the rolls?

They allow you to sub with spicy tuna for $1, we do this with all crab mix roll since we are gluten free

Do they have uni or yellowtail carpaccio?

Yes uni! And super fresh, one of the only places in Scottsdale I'll eat it at. And yes they have yellowtail

Do they have happy hour?

No they don't. Just today's specials.

Is this the same as the one in chandler?

Yes it is

Do they offer a poke salad bowl?

I don't believe so but their menu is on their listing

Does this restaurant have a Happy Hour?

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So my wife and I went to this sushi spot looking for a good time together and a meal to match…read more (And a little backstory, she's not that into sushi) First by walking in the lighting was perfect and was met with a smile and friendly face! to start with the service it was impeccable really, it took me some time to choose what i'd like between the Arizona Roll and the H3 roll, i'm a spice fan so i went with the H3! (refer to photos below) my lady chose the Sex and the City roll, and i can tell you now the crunch along with the Eel sauce was delicious! i can tell you most about the few appetizers and the H3 roll, i've never had sushi like this before the H3 came with some fish eggs on top and it was really pleasing to the eye. it looked new, foreign and exotic the way everything popped (literally) we ordered: apps- Stuffed Jalepeno, Spring Rolls entree- H3 Roll, Sex and the City Roll she mentions it every other day and i think that's because we shared a nice time and a memory together shout out to the establishment, keep up the team work! -can't wait to come back

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