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.

Delicious appetizer!!! Nozomi is our go to Sushi Bar near Sun Lakes Arizona. Also try the Gyoza and…read moreSushi rolls. They have a game you can win for a free meal. My wife won the last time we were in so it's not rigged.

The sushi here is extremely fresh and delicious. I recommend the spice edamame-it is flavorful but…read morenot too hot. Their rolls (spicy tuna and crunch rolls) are delicious. Service is prompt and pleasant and the price point is decent. We have been here a few times now and it has been consistently delicious. The teriyaki chicken is also excellent. The ambiance is a general sushi restaurant-quiet and clean. We will definitely be back.

ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI. One of my new fav sushi spots! Fire…read morenigiri sashimi and rolls! You order off an iPad and it's great because if you haven't had sushi before you can click on the item and it shows you a picture as well as a description of what that item has as for as type of fish and toppings. You can also choose no sauce or no avocado or cucumber etc if you don't like certain things off the iPad. You have 90mins to order and there is a timer. Every time you place an order I believe you can order up to 10-15items (I can't recall lol) and takes about 5mins until you can order another 10-15. Their wagyu nigiri is to die for! Love their slabs of salmon, tuna, white tune, yellowtail, and shrimp beautifully cut. The rice to fish ratio for nigiri's are perfect. Love the hand rolls as well, crispy fresh nori and perfect rice to fish ratio as well as their traditional rolls. I wish I would've tried their UNI. But that's for next time because I'll def be back to my new go to spot for AYCE sushi

We went for their AYCE as the menu looked really good. Unfortunately the food quality did not meet…read moremy expectations. I love sashimi so ordered white tuna, salmon, hamachi and tuna. The quality was so so. They also offer one order of few items like uni, oysters, wagyu beef, sweet shrimp, and blue fin tuna and toro. Again they were so so. Miso soup was unusually bland. The service was very friendly and attentive.

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

Will keep coming here the service is great and the food is incredibly affordable! Will be telling…read moremy friends about this place to eat and hangout!

We have stopped by here for dinner a couple of times now and my fiance and I enjoy it every time…read more The selection of sushi is bigger than I expected and every roll I've had was delicious. We have not tried any of the other entrees yet, but if you're looking for a sushi spot this place is worth trying! Also the sake bombs are the BOMB

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.

Omg this place was so amazing!!! The service was quick! Prices were beyond fair! Fish was cut super…read morethick for what I ordered. The music was not my style of music but it absolutely fit. I felt at ease in the restaurant. I wish I could give this mom and pop restaurant a 6,7,8 star review. The chirashi was delicious and filling. My bill was so cheap compared to what I got at Benihana's the night before and I actually had a server pay attention to me when I needed something.

The ramen was ok, but I wished there was more broth. That's my personal preference, but the food…read morewas well-seasoned, so it did fill me up quickly. Besides the food, the waitress was really kind and professional, which made the experience better. It wasn't too busy, and there are enough seatings. I may come back to try another ramen flavor.

Tried Pakusan for the first time and was pleasantly delighted! The food was so fresh and yummy. We…read moretried the buffet and were able to order food from the tablet until we were full! They also have a traditional buffet table. The buffet lasts 2 hours long. The service was super quick. The aesthetic of the restaurant was stunning! We will definitely be back. My boyfriend was a little frustrated that he wasn't told that a drink refill was not free so he said to knock a star off for unknowingly being charged for it.

I suppose some change is inevitable in our eating lives. I just hope Pakusan/ Fujisan or whatever…read moretheir name is doesn't change themselves out of business. Change # 1. Robotic food trolleys to table. Really nexessary? # 2 No more serve ur self buffet, hot or cold! Shell on salt & pepper shrimp, mussels in broth, crab , etc. # 3 Slices of fish on Nigiri are now thinner, pretty cheap @ss way to cut costs! Overall , food still pretty good overall, I do like the eel nigiri & eel roll. Last couple of places in this location went under, because their quality& value & cleanliness went south! Would hate to see that happen again.

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.

Our go to sushi place. Always fresh and delicious. We arrived about 6:30pm on a Thursday and were…read moregreeted warmly and seated. The restaurant was busy and near full. We ordered three maki rolls, for regular rolls and 4 orders of nigiri. Fish included salmon, snapper, tuna, white tuna, yellowtail and eel. We also tried something new, the Yam roll that was tasty treat with crunch delivered by the tempura shrimp. Our food arrived 20 minutes later. All was fresh tasting and delicious. Service was friendly and attentive. The ambiance was upbeat and busy. Highly recommended for fresh sushi!

I went here yesterday for my birthday and it was amazing! We ordered sushi boat number 2 and shared…read morebetween two hungry people. It was plenty! We took leftovers. My family ordered the teriyaki chicken and chicken fried rice. Both were delicious with very generous portions. The waiter found out it was my birthday and they put on fun party lights and played a birthday song I've never heard before! It was so cute and kawaii. We also had delicious sake bombs. This spot has been on my "want to go" list for a while. The restaurant was packed for dinner and I see why! Highly recommend.

Absolutely LOVE this place. We have been going here for…read moreseveral years now and the sushi is UNBEATABLE, as well as the service. My favs are dragon roll and rainbow roll. I only eat half of each and take the rest home and it gets me thru 2 more days. The rice is SOOO fresh even 2 days later. I have ordered the same from other sushi restaurants and by the day after the rice is hard :-( HIGHLY recommend Hi 5

This place is so cozy and cute!! Also their food is yummy and price is reasonable…read more I tried chicken karaage and chirashi bowl, karaage was crispy and the sauce was yummy, and sashimi that came with chirashi bowl was fresh and each piece was big. Definitely gonna come back!!