The service was 20/10, the kindest people I've ever had waiting on us in the USA…read more We came late and didn't realize the closing time. They told us to please stay and we are so welcome and they were over the top accommodating. Everything was so good. The spicy miso wasn't my favorite flavor but that is just a personal preference. They gyozas were so delicious I will come back again. When we left the people who were working, were all enjoying dinner together like a home family vibe going on. It was so cute and they were some of the most kind people I've ever come across. Definitely give this place a try

We had been craving ramen for days--it kept popping up on our social media feeds over and over…read moreagain--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.

Finally stopped in at Shimogamo for lunch, and I have to say, the service and food were top-notch!…read moreThe restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful--the atmosphere is so posh, elegant, and upscale, making the whole experience feel extra special. We started with the shrimp tempura appetizer, and it was fried perfectly. For our main course, we ordered the sashimi, Hamachi Chili Lime Crudo, and Yuzu Tuna Roll. Every dish did not disappoint! For dessert, we opted to try the toro. I know it's not technically dessert, but we really wanted to give it a try--and it absolutely melted in our mouths. The caviar on top was such a nice touch! Between the gorgeous atmosphere, excellent service, and incredible food, Shimogamo made for such a great lunch experience. Highly recommend stopping by and giving this place a try!

Okay, hear me out on this one…read more Shimogamo has two locations - Chandler and Gilbert and we'd heard consistently great things about the Chandler location, so we finally checked it out on a friend's recommendation. First impression? Don't judge it by the outside. It's tucked away in a strip mall and the entrance is pretty unassuming. Nothing fancy, and honestly a little underwhelming when you first pull up. The ambience inside is a bit of a mixed bag too. It's a small, intimate restaurant probably around 30-35 seats and some of the lighting is quite spotlight-y, which can feel a little harsh depending on where you're seated. We actually asked to move tables because of it, and they were accommodating (sort of) Once we moved, though, the whole experience felt much nicer. And then came the food. The menu is extensive, and I highly recommend scanning the QR code and looking at the online version because you can see photos and descriptions of everything before ordering. There's a big emphasis on the quality and sourcing of the fish, with selections coming in from Japan, Norway and elsewhere. We ordered A LOT - yellowtail, nigiri, poke ribs, tempura dishes and a whole assortment of other plates and genuinely, there wasn't one dish that felt like a miss. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and beautifully prepared. Definitely explore the nigiri. Also, order the fresh wasabi from the menu rather than sticking with the regular horseradish-style wasabi. Worth it. I wasn't drinking that night, but the pineapple mocktail was excellent, and their drinks menu looked great overall. Service was top-notch. Ask for Saeed if he's there he was fantastic and really added to the experience. Fair warning: it isn't cheap. We spent around $250 for two people, so this is definitely more of a splurge dinner than a casual sushi night. The ambience may not scream "$250 dinner," but the quality of the food and the service absolutely stood out. Come for the food, not the fancy setting and don't let the strip-mall exterior fool you. This one is definitely worth trying.

I heard Sushi Nakano was authentic Japanese sushi, and it absolutely was -- right down to the tiny…read morespace, the random smells, and some seriously great fish. There are only about 7 tables and 6 seats at the sushi bar, which honestly feels exactly like the small Japanese sushi places I love. It immediately reminded me of one of my favorite spots in LA. The best part is the seasonal fish selection. Check the daily specials board because that's where you'll see what is especially fresh and available that day. If you're coming here for actual raw fish, nigiri, and whatever is freshest -- this is your place. Bringing an American kiddo into a truly authentic sushi restaurant can be an adventure, but mine actually tried everything. They do have plenty of rolls for the more typical American sushi lover, but if you're someone who is looking for real Japanese-style sushi and excellent fresh fish, definitely stop by. Come early, though -- this little place fills up fast. We'll absolutely be back.

I come here at least once a month, it's always been good -…read more Highly recommend for a group of two, if you have more than 4 - you might need to wait a little longer since the restaurant is a bit small but the authentic food experience is definitely worth it. other than that, the food is great, the staff is friendly, the price is reasonable.

I have heard about Origami Ramen for a while now and have been meaning to try to out but it kept…read moreslipping my mind. We went on a random weekday for lunch and were able to get seated right away. You just order through the ipad at the table. Super convenient because you can look through each item individually and assemble your cart. You do checkout and pay right away, which can be done through the ipad if paying by card/cashless. The food came out fairly quickly. I got the origami classic with pork belly. It also comes with vegetables and a soft boiled egg. Other than ramen, they also have a variety of appetizers, onigiri, udon, curry, donburi (rice bowl), and many drink options. I really enjoyed my ramen! The broth was really nice and the pork belly was delicious. I would love to come back!

3.5 stars Positives:…read more self serve ordering through tablet at table very fast service friendly staff ability to customize preferences noodles were firm flavorful broth one of the best ramen spots negatives: expensive $73 for 2 bowls of ramen and shrimp appetizer comes with chashu chicken base (seemed like just boiled chicken) so have to pay extra for 2 thin pork belly $2 only 1/2 egg so needed to order more egg

Daruma is one of my go-to spots for sushi in the Valley. The food is always good, the staff is…read morefriendly, and the service is great. The restaurant is also really clean, which is always a plus. I usually get the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen with medium heat , along with the chicken karaage and gyoza. Everything has been really solid so far. For sushi, I'd definitely recommend the Rainbow Roll, Tiger Roll, and Jalapeños Pop Roll. If you like spicy food, the Jalapeños Pop Roll is a must-try. Really good ramen, sushi, and friendly service. I'll definitely keep coming back.

It the food was great!!! I love that more Japanese restaurants are popping up!…read more おいしいです!!! Service was standard The place was clean !

I love this place I don't care what anyone says. I've been going here over 15 years and always get…read morethe best service from Anthony and the rest of the staff. Food is great ,service is quick the music is always on point.

Food was okay, but it's questionable. The food didn't seem…read morefresh or taste the best. Ambiance looked a little dirty and old as well. Had high hopes for this place, but got disappointed.

***Heads up: they changed the name to Haname Sushi, but same great food, people and service.***…read moreQuick sushi lunch, love this place! As always, the food was excellent, fresh, and very plentiful. Service, as always, was friendly and prompt. They had a mobile a/c unit going inside that was a bit loud, but we sat away from it so it was as comfortable as always. Great place.

Had a super great time at this all you can eat, I think it was around $22 for the lunch menu and…read morethey had a great selection and I thought all the rolls we tried were super delicious. They have rebranded to a new name Haname sushi so that can be a little confusing when you show up but I would definitely recommend this place. The food came out fast and super tasty, 2 hour seating limit btw and staff was super friendly. Also had the green tea icecream included on the AYCE and was SOOOO good

Amazing service, plenty of seating, and a very chill atmosphere. The food was amazing overall --…read moredefinitely recommend the sushi and the teriyaki bowl. The chicken katsu was okay, but probably not something I'd order again.

Recommend: Good place for variety. They pretty much have sushi to rice to ramen/noodles. But it's…read morenot my go to place. Service: their service was nice. We got takeout but the girl at the front is very nice. Food: food taste alright, we got a wrong order so the seafood udon noodle soup was just ok. It kinda lack flavor. Details: decided to do take out and ordered online. We order sushi and the seafood stir fry udon noodles. But when we got our order, they gave us the seafood udon soup instead. Even though when we ordered online, the seafood stir fry udon was under stir fry section. I'm not sure if it just how it's ordered online or they got the order wrong. The sushi was fine and tastes fresh but the udon soup we got lacked flavor. I was a bit disappointed since the udon soup wasn't what I ordered and what they gave me wasn't good too. They sure do have a lot of items on the menu. So there's a lot of choices.

Good service for us Very helpful staff. Didn't know what to expect. Will definitely return w/…read morefamily.

Stopped by while waiting to charge my car. Walked in, areas seems clean and well maintained. Only 1…read moreguy working and he was really doing everything! Ordering was simple but delayed because of staffing. Finally got order and it was not up to par at all. Ice cream macaron was good but pretty sure it's not in house. Shout out the guy working, he was doing his best.

Family owned and operated. Exceptionally good food! Generous portions on everything from sushi -…read moreramens - meals! Quality ingredients, creative combinations, beautifully presented. Food court like setting. Never had an issue with seating right next to or across from their order/pick up counter. Cant go wrong!

One of the best sit downs. I enjoyed my dinner and the sushi was immaculate. Fresh. Flown in every…read moreWednesday very attentive staff and very friendly will. Be coming back 4-5 stars