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Obon Sushi Bar Ramen

4.1 (126 reviews)
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tuna was quite fishy // had to soak in soy sauce which is criminal
Cleo C.

Ordered a tuna poke bowl for takeout at 6:07pm and got an email saying it would be ready by 6:27pm. I showed up a few minutes early, but there was a line, so by the time I reached the front it was exactly 6:27. I understand it was busy, and I'm not upset about the line. What I didn't love was being told by the host to step aside when I got to the front so that she could check on my order, and then watching her help everyone else in line and forget about me entirely. If you're going to park a takeout customer to the side, you have to come back to them. Around 6:40pm, I flagged down a waitress who was kind and actually looked into it for me. I got my order from her at 6:48pm. They need to fix how takeout orders get handed off to guests. Pickup shouldn't run through the same single host managing a long dine-in line, or if it does, someone has to own circling back. And the food didn't make up for it. The tuna was fishy. I ended up drowning it in soy sauce just to get through it, which is not what you want to be doing with raw fish. When poke is the whole point of the dish, the fish has to be fresh, and this wasn't. The restaurant had a nice moodiness to it with tons of Japanese letters / decor. Other than the ambiance being nice, my experience was not great.

Cassandra A.

Super cute restaurant with a gorgeous design inside. The menu wasn't that extensive outside of sushi and ramen options. It seems to get busy on the weekend. I ended up getting ramen which was some of the best I've tasted in Arizona. The brother was amazing, the spice bomb was on point, and the meat was well marinated. Our server was inattentive and busy I suppose. It took a long time for them to give us our check and the night just kept getting longer as we waited. Would return but probably on a less crowded day.

Yellowtail Roll
Samantha D.

Came here on a Saturday night and it was pretty busy. Took 15 minutes or so to be seated for a party of 3. The food was good but since it was a busy night it also took a bit for the food to come out. I think they may have confused our nigiri order for rolls, because we had put in more salmon and yellowtail nigiri orders than rolls, but pretty much got the opposite quantities. We didn't care about the mixup though we still enjoyed the food. The fish was good quality, and the service was great. The server came to check in on us multiple times to ensure we had enough food! Something that surprised me about the cucumber salad was that I assumed it would have been pickled cucumbers. It wasn't, it was fresh cucumbers with spicy chili sauce topped with spicy sliced red peppers. It was def a little too hot for my preference. All in all a good dining experience, great hospitality here.

Paula P.

Came here for a birthday brunch. Our waitress was super sweet, but service was a bit slow. The decor was super cute and vibes were very little Tokyo. They validate for parking in the cityscape restaurant (I think for 2 hours; the extra hour was $5). I ordered the ube matcha, which was delicious. I was between the omurice (which my friend got and it looked yummy and was a lot of food), but opted for the salmon Benedict bc of the large greens it came with- the ginger salad dressing was good. I love how it was served on crispy rice (versus an English muffin); it only comes with 1 egg though, and the yolk wasn't as runny and some parts of the white were undercooked. The birthday cheesecake they brought was really good; the candied pecans had a great crunch and the crust was perfect.

Kanto beef
Mark C.

Obon specializes in sushi and ramen type dishes. I would say that the appetizers are quite expensive but Obon is part of Phoenix restaurant week that happens twice a year (https://arizonarestaurantweek.com/). Restaurant week allows you to get a 15%-17% discount on a 3 course meal. One of the biggest foibles of this place is the extremely slow service. I had to ask for water 5 times because of how inattentive the waiters are. Also, we were there for 1.5 hours because that's how long it took them to get all our food out so definitely don't go here if you have somewhere to be. The food itself is above average though. I got two rolls of mochi, kanto beef, and the crispy rice trio. I took home a little bit of the Kanto beef since all of this did a good job of getting me full. The atmosphere feels a bit intimate too.

Neo-Genesis & Salmon Maki
Hillary P.

Wonderful spot downtown for a pre or post event meal! Literally steps away from the arena as well as the convention center. Service is friendly and was so accommodating to our larger group. All the food came out delicious and we loved our drink recommendations!

Neo-genesis roll: Spicy Salmon, Cucumber, Avocado, Julienne Jalapeños, topped with Korean Fluke, Yuzu, Chile Sesame Ponzu, spices
Zvonko N.

Obon sits right in the heart of downtown Phoenix and fully embraces that prime location. The space is large, beautifully designed, and immaculately curated, with a standout rectangular bar that opens to both indoor and outdoor seating--perfect for the steady foot traffic and energy around it. It's lively and a bit loud, especially in the evening, but that fits the vibe. Service was warm, attentive and efficient, and the presentation is strong. The food is flavorful and well-executed, though portion balance is something to keep in mind. A roll I ordered was heavily rice-forward with minimal filling--still tasty thanks to sauces, but at a $23 price point, this is something worth noting. Overall, OBON delivers a great downtown experience--just go in knowing you're paying as much (or more) for the atmosphere and location than for the food.

Tuna Roll and Neo-Genesis
Anabel H.

Definitely my new favorite sushi spot! I loved the botanical-Industrial vibe. Our server Lorina was amazing! She provided great recommendations. The Neo-Genesis Roll remains the absolute GOAT of their signature menu. It has a great balance, The Heat, Freshness and That Chile Sesame Ponzu sauce equals deliciousness! They have a great selection of cocktails for happy hour as well as special food items. Next I want to try their bird buns - Steamed buns with spicy fried chicken.

Braised Short Rib Donburi
Jessica L.

The garlic soy wings were so crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. All the fishes were so fresh. You have to try the pork belly app it is so tender. The Yuzu yellowtail had the perfect amount of yuzu. Our server was so attentive and friendly. There is a ton of seating inside.

Marquita a.

I'm mad at myself. I took pictures of everything BUT the food. It couldn't have been that good. Oh, But it was that good!! I love sushi but I brought my friend to take her sushi virginity!! lol it was her first time and I wanted to go easy lol. We had a dragon roll, crispy rice with avocado and pineapple sake. I could enjoy that sake all day. The crispy rice...perfection. I like mine with spicy tuna but I was dealing with a virgin so she said avocado. Again it was delicious. And the dragon roll, nothing epic but still delicious. I want to go back to sample other items on the menu. I promise to take pics of my food next time.

Krisha R.

Pretty good sushi place in Phoenix! My go to is always blue but this is a good close second!

Matcha ube foam
Ai T.

First time here and I'm in love. Came for the brunch menu and it was 10/10!! The interior decor reminds me so much of Japan, love the wooden and traditional look. Started off with Matcha/earl grey with ube foam. Wow, I love this drink! I've foam is light and fluffy and not sweet! The matcha is mixed with earl grey so it was like drinking an earl grey milk tea with matcha undertone. The omurice was so good! The egg was nice and fluffy and the sauce over the eggs makes everything much more flavorful. I would definitely come back for this dish. The Obon French toast was delicious! The bread was fluffy and the berries is soaked in yuzu so it gives the dish a nice citrus kick with the creamy sauce over the toast. Lastly is the yuzu sashimi, 10/10, love the yuzu sauce over this dish! The yellowtail is nice and fresh. I would definitely come back to try more items on the brunch menu!

Happy hour menu, Phoenix
Larissa R.

Great food and great drinks tonight!!! Service less than stellar, however! That was not the case last time I visited. Got food but no napkins or dishes. Had to ask for those and wait a long while. Ran out of water and had to ask and wait for more. Drinks came out way later than food. Waited forever to pay our check. Luckily someone saw my credit card on the table. Also, it felt super warm in there. Not comfortable on a super hot summer day

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Mensho Ramen

Mensho Ramen

4.5(251 reviews)
5.2 mi

10/16/26 First Visit. Thank-you to Yelp Elite Allstar friend…read more@Emma N for your review! Back in Phoenix today and dropped in for lunch after a Chase Field experience. Parking 5/5 Mensho Ramen is located in a micro-plaza on the NE corner of Palo Verde Dr and 7th street; Phx. Enter parking lot off of Palo Verde Dr. most of the time you can find parking in the multi-Resturant parking lot. Micro Plaza Venue 5/5 This plaza underwent the current concept change when I lived nearby. I was excited as it announced the initial tenant line-up, and It became a big hit after opening. A favorite Italian restaurant which stands empty today had a fun modern concept and excellent food, and a micro-brewery operated in the space Mensho Ramen now claims as its Phoenix location. There are other nice eatery's in this plaza so you can find something to enjoy. Mensho Atmosphere 5/5 The bones of the former micro brewery were utilized however the design and brand concept was implemented exceedingly well. The restaurants centerpiece bar was maintained with nice design eliminates that sets the concepts theme. This is a beautiful eat at bar. The space is very comfortable with modern Japanese Cultural touches throughout. Service 5/5+ My host and server today was Ms. Cass. I was seated at a window booth to enjoy the plazas foot traffic. She walked me through the upscale menu. Between the menu, Cass's input and the review from Yelp friend @Emma N. I knew what I wanted to try. Cass had my drink order starter and Entree order and off she went. Cass was at my table often, her visits always timely making my experience perfect. Food 5/5++ I just visited Ramen restaurant in Gilbert recently which was lacking on several fronts and wanted to try more than I could eat. Leftovers were in the plan today. Starters Corn wings were a unique and clever creation from the cob. Served with a thin cob backing with the corn grilled to a slight char. They are served with a chili powder to add to suit your level of spice. Karate Chicken was served in small bite style making use of chopsticks easy. The texture and crunch was very nice, the flavor made this standout must try! Entree Mensho signature GKO spicy Ramen was excellent. I ordered extra spicy which they accommodated with a side of diced red chill paste and chili powder. The both was rich, flavorful and spicy. Fresh ingredients were skillfully placed for a beautiful presentation. The noodles were perfectly cooked and hearty. I loved this bowl. Eggs are an add for this bowl. Desert Pudding with strawberries was a the perfect complement to a superb Mensho dinner. Leftovers I didn't take much home as I expected the food was that good. I've elevated Mensho to my # 1 Ramen house for delivering Atmosphere and Great food! $122.67 includes tip Get Mensho on your list my friends-SYOY!

We enjoyed the Garlic Knockout Ramen (thick and creamy), the Enoki chips, and the Spicy Karaage. I…read moreliked my Yuzu Aladdin sake and he liked his Ramune. It was $85 for the two of us. It's a nice date lunch spot. Only negative was sushi is only served Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday but the menu didn't say that. Parking on site. No wait on a Friday afternoon.

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Mensho Ramen - The bar, it's cool looking!

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The Clever Koi

The Clever Koi

4.2(2.2k reviews)
3.5 mi
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We have been to this restaurant once before about a year ago The food was amazing the service was…read moregreat and the restaurant was busy. Tonight we went back again, my daughter was in town for a few days and wanted to go again. The food was amazing, just like the last time we went. The service was awful, My opinion is people are on top of their game when it's busy. Tonight wasn't busy, so a lot of time for the staff to stand around and talk. Started out they were out of one cocktails on the menu and another one they feature on the specials board. I understand that you run out of items, just was odd for a Friday night. We got are first round of drinks they were great, appetizers came and amazing also. We had finished our appetizers and sat there for a bit while the staff carried on a conversation with the kitchen staff, until they realized we were looking their way. She came over and took our order for dinner. Once again the food was great and full of flavor. I had finished my first drink and the server picked it up my glass and walked away. Not overly annoyed, but two things one as a severe you should ask if you want another drink and two the restaurant is losing money by not asking if you want another drink which is one of the most marked up item in a restaurant. She finally came back around and I ordered another drink. After the drink was made it sat on the bar for a bit while they continued to have a conversation with the kitchen staff some more. During this time two of us had finished our water as they continued to have a conversation. Finally she looked up and went over and brought the drink over, as she started to walked away, we asked if we could get more water. My wife and daughter would have had another drink, but didn't want to sit and wait for it at this point. After the check came, she walked by a few times to see if it was ready to cash out, I felt that was the most she came by the entire evening. Didn't let this turn you off from going, the food was delicious both times. Maybe they were losing track of time based on it wasn't overly busy and felt they had everything covered. We will go back again, like I said maybe it was just an off night for the service staff.

Met up with friends and family here for dinner. I'd been wanting to try a new Asian fusion spot,…read moreand this one had been on my list for a while - it did not disappoint! The atmosphere is super classy and cute, with great date-night vibes. Parking can be a little limited with the English pub next door, but it's definitely worth a stop. We started with a few of their buns. The pork belly was my favorite, but the fried chicken and meatball were both very good! For dinner, we ordered the fried rice, XO noodles, and shaking beef. The beef was a little more well done than I prefer, but everything was packed with flavor. Portions were generous, presentation was beautiful, and overall, the food was delicious. Most dishes averaged around $20, which felt very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. And a special shoutout to Keith - his service was fantastic throughout the entire meal! Great atmosphere, flavorful food, generous portions, and excellent service. We'll definitely be back!

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Zu Izakaya

Zu Izakaya

4.5(1.9k reviews)
8.5 mi
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Locally owned & operated
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My friend and I came by here last Friday after an event kinda nearby. My friend was looking for a…read morenoodle dish and I just wanted to try something different- Yelp to the rescue! So many things looked so good on the menu. I also let the server know that I was hungry too lol! They were quick bringing out the food. I belive Dhillon was our server and he was great too. He helped us narrow down our choices. My friend and I shared the coconut chicken curry pot which was flavorful and had a great balance of meat, noodles, etc. Dhillon suggested sharing it as it was a good size and I'm glad we did. We also shared the tofu salad which was nice and flavorful and also the sweet potato rolls and green tea cheese cake. The only suggestion I would make is maybe putting a small bit of vanilla ice cream with the cheesecake instead of whip cream. My friend and I both thought that combo would hit the spot. Oh they also have a happy hour that starts at 9pm too. I think one of out items might have been off thr happy hour. Overall price was reasonable too. I will definitely be back!

The food was actually very good, which makes the experience even more disappointing because the…read moreservice was absolutely horrible. We were a party of 12 visiting on vacation, and none of us are from the area. We ordered spam musubi and a chicken skewer as appetizers. Both appetizers arrived well after our entrees had already been served and we had essentially finished eating. Each time we asked about them, we were repeatedly told, "They're coming." Mind you, these are simple appetizers that should not take anywhere near that long to prepare. When we asked for the third time, we finally asked that the appetizers be cancelled since we had already finished our meal. At that point, the gentleman working the front area , tall, with red hair, loudly yelled from across the restaurant, in an extremely rude and confrontational tone, "It's already on the grill!" There was absolutely no reason to speak to paying customers that way. His response was unprofessional, unnecessary, and honestly created a very hostile and uncomfortable feeling during what should have been an enjoyable dinner, especially while our group was on vacation and simply trying to enjoy a meal together. When the appetizers eventually came out, we left them sitting there because we were already done eating and ended up taking them to go. He eventually told us they would be removed from the bill, which we appreciated, but that did not excuse the way the situation was handled. Again, the food was good, but good food does not make up for poor service and especially not for an employee speaking to customers in an aggressive and disrespectful manner. Management should seriously address how customers are treated, because the interaction with this particular employee overshadowed what could have otherwise been a good dining experience for our party of 12.

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