Totemo oishikatta desu! And when I say oishii, I mean it! Haha! From the tea to the food to the desserts, all the way to the atmosphere, everything was truly amazing. Coming from Roka Akor, it definitely lived up to the expectations! The ube chocolate cake is absolutely worth the sugar. The Hokkaido scallops were one of my favorites! They were more chewy and not fishy at all. I had them with the garlic truffle noodles, and they paired together SO well. The citrus blossom tea was so refreshing and such a nice touch. Our waitress was absolutely kind and sweet! I didn't get her name, but I believe she had reddish-orangish hair. She was wonderful! They also have a DJ booth, so I'm sure they get DOWN on the weekends! Such a fun atmosphere! The wait was a little longer than expected, but honestly, it was worth every second. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I visited Kuza during opening week and genuinely enjoyed every minute of the experience! From the moment I walked in, the hospitality stood out. The hostess team gave me such a warm welcome, and Avery brought me to my seat--she was incredibly cheerful and sweet. I sat at the bar, where Spencer immediately welcomed me, brought over water, and helped get me started with a drink. I ordered the Rising Sun mocktail, which was light, refreshing, and citrusy. For food, I started with the Thai Crispy Chicken, which would be perfect to share as a couple or with a group. The Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice was absolutely delicious and easily one of my favorites--I highly recommend it. The Robata Skirt Steak was incredible and packed with flavor. Chef Eric also brought out a delicious amuse-bouche with beautiful citrus and floral notes. I wish I could tell you exactly what it was, but all I know is that it was amazing! I also tried the Prawn Roll, which was light and delicious, along with my second mocktail, the Jade Mist. Definitely order this one--it was so good! What really made the experience stand out was the team. Everyone was attentive without being overbearing and genuinely seemed to care that I was having a great time. Michael and Steven both stopped by to check on me, which made the experience feel even more special. Cali was also an absolute delight and so cheerful. I'll definitely be back to work my way through more of the menu because everything I've tried so far has been fantastic. I'd recommend Kuza for a nice night at the bar, a fun date night, or an evening out with friends. The atmosphere is lively and fun, and the DJ playing great music was the perfect finishing touch. Such a great addition to the restaurant scene, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit! read more

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Brand new restaurant in N. Scottsdale. We came in on day 3 of their opening. I have to say we were impressed with their operation and friendly customer service. There were hardly any hiccups that you would expect from a newly opened restaurant. We were greeted by friendly hostesses and immediately brought to our table. Shout out to our waitress, Madeline, who took good care of us. The vibe - very energetic and vibrant with a live DJ. As for the food, 2 dishes stood out for us; the Iberico Pork Dumplings and the Skirt Steak. Both dishes were very flavorful and steak was very tender. Some of the other dishes we tried were the Hamachi Crudo, Grilled Prawns & Chicken, Hamachi roll, and Otoro roll. They were all good. For desserts, I loved their Chocolate Ube cake! It was so moist and the combo was Ube was genius! We also tried the Match pudding which definitely has more complex flavors; sweet, tart, salty and creamy. It was just a tad too creamy and tart for my taste but the hubby loved it. read more

Kuza - Hamachi Crudo - Japanese Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Very pretty decor , not a fan of the table right at the entrance. Hope I'm never seated there lol. But on a late Friday was a fun night. It's fully open so was a tad bit warm inside since you know Az heat. Gabe was cool but he was disappearing way too often. He also told us the menu was shareable. Was not shareable. The skirt steak is two pieces on a skewer lmao. The fried rice was large tho but for $74 I know you playing in my face putting snow crab on the top. That is not no kind crab. Also dj is super loud while playing hip hop. Felt like I was yelling the entire time. Hated that the most. Parking was easy and the bathroom is cute. Not in love but would go back. read more

Kuza - The margarita. It was super Smokey. Tasted like an old fashion - Japanese Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

What a great addition to the North Scottsdale neighborhood! Kuza is off to an impressive start. The space looks fantastic, the food was excellent, and the service was on point from beginning to end. The highlights for us were the crispy rice and hamachi appetizers--both were outstanding. We also tried several items from the Robata, which were all delicious and perfect for sharing with the table. The cocktail and drink list is short but very well curated, with plenty of great choices. I'm looking forward to seeing what additional dishes they add to the menu as they continue to grow. Overall, a fantastic new spot with great food, atmosphere, and service. They're off to a great start, and we'll definitely be back! read more

I ordered the Wagu fried rice which was packed with flavor and enough to fill a party of 4. I also ordered the Robata grill beef and pork which were delicious and tender meats. My favorite by far was the Taiwanese fried chicken. The rub on the chicken was to die for and a lot of chicken. The place is owned by Americano and both are truly amazing restaurants with the best quality steaks. The vibe is like a night club which we enjoyed with the windows open to the fall Scottsdale air. Have been there twice and love it! read more

My party of 2 ate at Kuza on their first day open to the public for reservations and left feeling quite disappointed. Ambiance - The restaurant was clean, and the decor created an atmosphere that seemed ideal for a hangout with friends or a date night. Unfortunately, the music was blasting so loudly that I had difficulty hearing the person sitting across from me. Food - We ordered the Matriarch, a set menu of pre-selected dishes. The first course, the "premium moriawase," included salmon sashimi, akami sashimi, yellowtail sashimi, 2 raw oysters with vinaigrette, one mackerel nigiri, one akami nigiri, one yellowtail nigiri, one flounder nigiri, and one tartare. The quality of the fish was very good, and the knife work and sushi rice were also very well done. Unfortunately, the tartare tasted unremarkable and was very fatty and lacking in flavor. The next dish was a small bowl of garlic pasta with a mild, watery sauce that we did not particularly enjoy. Lastly, we had a small plate of robata consisting of shrimp, skirt steak, tsukune, and asparagus, all grilled and served on skewers. Service - Our waitress was friendly, answered our questions, and stayed on top of refilling our water, which we appreciated. Unfortunately, she did not seem very knowledgeable about the menu. She misled us about the quantity of food we would be receiving, describing the portions as "massive," which led us to believe that although the $96-per-person price for the Matriarch was on the expensive side, it would at least be filling. We ordered 2 Matriarch sets. Once the food stopped coming, we asked whether that was everything because we were still very hungry. She went to check with the kitchen and returned to tell us that she had mistakenly entered only one order. She asked whether we wanted to order anything else and offered us a complimentary dessert. At that point, we just wanted to go home. We did not feel like ordering additional food at those prices and then waiting even longer on top of what had already been a long meal. We accepted the complimentary dessert and asked for the check. I also realized after getting home that we had mistakenly been served the garlic noodles instead of the crab noodles that were supposed to come with the Matriarch set. Value - Value was where we were most disappointed with Kuza. Although we ultimately learned that the dishes we received represented only one Matriarch set rather than the two we had ordered, seeing the entirety of one $96 set still left us questioning the pricing. The "premium moriawase" consisted primarily of salmon, akami tuna, yellowtail, and flounder--good-quality fish, but very common selections. We were confused about what distinguished this as the "premium" moriawase from the regular moriawase included in the $45 set. The noodle course was a very small bowl, and the robata course consisted of small portions of shrimp, skirt steak, tsukune, and asparagus. While several items were prepared very well, we did not feel that the quantity or selection justified the $96 price point. We understand that this was the restaurant's first day open for general public reservations, but we are also aware that Kuza had already been operating in some capacity for invited guests beforehand. That does not change the fact that this was a very disappointing experience for us, and based on this visit, we would not recommend Kuza to our family and friends. read more

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Had a great experience here! The atmosphere was really nice, the staff was friendly and attentive, and everything was presented beautifully. Definitely a cute spot with a great overall vibe, awesome new addition to Scottsdale! read more

Kuza - Japanese Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Throughly enjoyed our evening here. It's the kind of place you can easily drop a few hundred and still leave hungry but everything will be delicious. The decor is modern and comfortable but it's another place with bistro seating (2 tops) and you feel like you are dining with your neighbors. Larger parties get lovely banquet type seating that looked very inviting. Service was attentive, knowledgable, friendly and swift. My husband spilled soy sauce on the table and when the server saw it she immediately told a bus boy to come clean it up. The robata food was delicious but I wouldn't mind a bit more char of the scallops. The sushi was mid, nothing special, nothing wrong. The Taiwanese chicken was delish. All said I can't wait to go back. My fav new restaurant in Scottsdale. read more

We tried this place on a Wednesday evening. Newly opened. Let me start with the good things- the restaurant interior design is terrific- kudos to the designer. The staff was attentive- if anything there were too many wait staff for a Wednesday evening. Beyond that, things fall off steeply. No Happy Hour. The portion size was ridiculously small. It was exorbitantly expensive for what you get. Last the music- LOUD hip hop in a Japanese restaurant! There are many much better dining options in North Scottsdale. Pass on this! read more

The sushi is next level - fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You can truly taste the difference with their fish flown in from Tokyo. The service is top-notch, with a staff that's knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do. The robata grill adds another layer of excitement. The smoky, charred flavors bring a unique. indulgent twist to classic Japanese dishes. KUZA Scottsdale isn't just a meal - it's an experience. Incredible food, amazing atmosphere. and a level of quality that's hard to beat. I'll definitely be back! read more

Came here on opening night with my sister and had so much fun! Food is great and staff is so friendly! We will be back!!!!

Wow! What a great night we had! The ambiance, the staff, the food, everything was top notch!!! The seafood was so fresh and the green cocktail I can't remember what it was called was soooooooo good!!! Steven came to our table to check on us and he was so nice and genuinely cared about our experience! I think we might have found our new regular spot!!!! read more

You can't talk to a human. Very frustrating to show up and the restaurant is closed for a private event. Webpage said they were open an their ai bot said bar was open for walk-ins. After a drive across town we were less than pleased as the staff letting us sit outside while we tried to call and find out what was happening. You can't talk to anyone. read more

We are North Scottsdale foodies and sadly we were very disappointed with the underwhelming food quality, the overpriced meal, and small portions. There was just nothing special about the entire experience. The ambience is boring, the music is way too loud, (perhaps to make up for the uninteresting aesthetic) and of the multiple items we tried from the menu, there isn't a single thing any of us need to go back for. We have way too many other phenomenal culinary options in North Scottsdale to settle for mediocrity. read more

Dined at Kuza on opening night with my wife and another couple and had mixed feelings about the experience. We're locals and our home happens to be just up the street and we were hoping this could be a great neighbor addition. When we arrived the venue is beautifully decorated and they had a live DJ playing the vibe seemed to be on point. Our server had a good amount of menu knowledge in regards to drink recommendations and I myself enjoyed their whiskey rival. One of our friends found the spritz to be a bit too sweet. Enjoyed the robata, pork were to die for but the chicken were a little underwhelming. You can tell qualify of the fish here is great, server had mentioned something about tokyo market. Somewhere in the meal we were visited by a manager Steve, whose wandering eyes made both the women at our table very uncomfortable.. He lingered at our table for far too long and we couldn't wait for him to leave. Eventually he did, and we saw him later periodically giggling on the side with the young female staff. My wife said he gave her the heebie-jeebies and for this I don't know if I could convince her to come back here. We enjoyed the Kuza roll, wasnt something to write home about but definitely one of their top rolls. On the otherhand Ube dessert was remarkable! Never had a dessert like that before and worth having again. Overall you can tell this newer place is promising and that a lot of time and effort has been put into this restaurant. I have confidence this company will work out some of the kinks regarding menu and management and we might give this place another shot in a year or so to see if they've made these corrections. read more

Service was terrible. Food was ok but cold. Wouldn't go back. Cocktails way over priced

Um kuza is amazing! Huge fan of this place!! Avery seated us and she was delightful! Everyone had such a great attitude and it looked so fun! I love having a live dj makes my sushi even better! You have to try! read more

Horrible, it has a cool vibe but it was horrible otherwise. It took 20+ minutes for our drinks to arrive. The server has no idea about the menu or the bar. The portions are tiny, we left hungry. The charged us $26 for a glass of wine but we ordered the $18 glass so they overcharged us. My vodka tonic was a vodka soda. The bill for two was $138. Complete waste of money. The offered free drink coupons for next time but there will not be a next time. Good luck, I predict in less than a year they will be gone. read more