New Obon location in downtown Phoenix (The others locations are Bisutoro in Arcadia, two Obon Sushi Ramen locations in Scottsdale, one in downtown Tucson, with a future sixth planned for the new Paradise Valley Mall) The location is very nice and vibrant inside. There's a variety of seating options (sushi bar, high tops, booths, tables, and a bar). They also validate parking if you ask. There was a great variety of offerings on the menu, everything was fresh and delicious. Sushi chef Po is a legend and puts a lot of passion into his work. Everything was outstanding. The handroll was one of the best I ever had. The wagyu, chutoro, and otoro were insane. The Yuzu Yellowtail was refreshing. The chirashi bowl was a mixture of everything. The quail egg shooter was brilliant. Big kudos to Po. Give this location a try when you're downtown. read more

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I was really excited to try the food at OBON Sushi Bar & Ramen, but the experience was deeply disappointing. I placed an order for a few items at 11:38 AM, and by 12:30 PM, it still hadn't arrived. When I followed up, the staff simply blamed "staffing issues" with zero urgency or accountability. Poor staffing is an internal operational problem, not the customer's. If you cannot fulfill orders on time, you shouldn't keep your Uber Eats app turned on to accept them. Next time, I'll happily walk a bit further to Harumi for a much better experience and actual customer service. read more

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Busy and service was poor but good sushi and ramen. I don't think I will be back but it was good food, just something I can easily get elsewhere. Also, no hot sake? read more

Have been going to this restaurant since opening night. They have been very accommodating. Splitting full sushi orders in half at lunch etc. went for lunch restaurant empty, not a fish in site at sushi Counter? Ordered two fish half order each and told "no" ordered uni plus quail eggs told no not have. I left. Very dreary and depressing to eat in a restaurant that felt like it should be closed. Not even music and an unpleasant waitress. Hope things improve. Lost me as a customer for now. read more

My friend and I did not have a reservation, but we walked in around 5 o'clock on a Wednesday. The place was pretty much empty, but they still said reservations are best.. when we sat down we both ordered drinks and looked over the menu and the waitress came over at least five times within 10 minutes to ask us if we were ready. I feel like she kind of had an attitude and wasn't very friendly. They did not let us know that it was happy hour, but we found out on our check from our drinks that it was. I'm not sure if they have happy hour food specials or not, but that would've been nice to know. We ordered the crispy rice trio which I felt was overcooked because it was very very crunchy and I've had crispy rice before. The best thing we ate was the Ramen Takatsu?? Not sure if that's the right name. We got a roll also , but I can't remember what the name was but it was very fresh. I have never been to any other location, but I do know that they have a few. Overall, between the food and ambience this restaurant was just OK. It's in a great location if you are downtown for an event. read more

Obon - Sake and draft they don't have sake bombs - Sushi Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Oh boy. We ordered a ton of nigiri and miso soup. The soup was hot which we always want and the flavor was good. Most miso soup is made from a mix so it tastes and looks the same almost everywhere. Here it was slightly different and with a ton of seaweed which I liked. But there's a massive problem at this location, the sushi rice. The top sushi chefs all say that the art of sushi is 90% rice because anyone can buy the same fish. This sushi rice had no flavor. There was no vinegar to be found. It just tasted like white rice from a rice cooker. Unacceptable. Service was just okay except for... Olivia! She's a star and was helping us towards the end. read more

Wow, 10/10 experience!! The yellowtail nigiri was incredibly fresh, and the tonkatsu was unreal. Make sure you add the spicy bomb for extra flavor!! Lorina took such great care of us and provided truly exceptional service. She was attentive, and made the whole experience even better. The manager, Po, also stopped at our table and was very welcoming, which really says a lot about the atmosphere they've created. We're so happy we're only 5 minutes away from us- it's honestly the perfect downtown spot. Can't wait to come back!! read more

The food is very salty and oily. The service is not friendly at all. No wonder there is not many people there during lunch time

Love this spot! Thank you to Kristine & Pearla for the great service, will return soon!

Came in on a midday Saturday wasn't to busy. Service was a little slow but no big deal as I was reading on my phone. My favorite was the cucumber sunomono! Soo yummy ! Nigiri was fresh and my food came out not too long after ordering. read more

Obon - Yellowtail Nigiri. Albacore Nigiri. Cucumber Salad. Pork Gyoza Chilled Edamame - Sushi Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

You've got to try the Jinro Soju--it is absolutely the best. Light, refreshing, and perfectly balanced, it pairs incredibly well with a hand roll. The crisp flavor complements the fresh ingredients beautifully, making every bite even better. This combo is a standout and a must-order if you're looking for something smooth, tasty, and memorable. Highly recommend! read more

Obon - Spicy Salmon Hand Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This is the 3rd time I've been to this restaurant. This was the last time I'm going to this restaurant. I waited at least 15 minutes for every drink I ordered. I ordered four drinks. I waited another 15 minutes for my bill and another 15 minutes before I received the tab.... Pretty good food ruined by the long waits. Phoenix downtown native will not be back after tonight's service... seriously this staff needs to get it together. read more

By far the best sushi I've had in Arizona. The sashimi is super fresh, and the wagu nigiri just melts in your mouth. Drinks are fantastic. Amazing happy hour from 4-6pm. Beautiful atmosphere. I've come back to back fridays now because I am obsessed read more

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The food was amazing especially the crispy rice so much we ordered a second order. The drinks and service was great too, our bartender Zack was truly a huge part of our amazing service. We definitely will be back! read more

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Delicious food! Great happy hour drinks. Delicious. Great atmosphere! Quick service! We came on a Thursday night and had reservations but didn't need them. Their specialty edamame is OUTSTANDING. read more

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Loved Obon Sushi! The place is beautiful inside and the food was amazing. Huge thanks to Po and the team for taking such great care of us, can't wait to come back! read more

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What we ordered *drinks: Pineapple Express, Soju Spritz, Chiltepin Cobler, Kung Fu Pandan *appetizers: Bao Buns (Shrimp and Korean BBQ) and Scallop Nigiri *entrées: Street Noodles and Fukushu Roll *desert: Miso Cheesecake Drinks, dessert, and appetizers were amazing - especially during happy hour. There happy hour online was a little off, the cocktails were $13 and they had half off some appetizers and nigiri. The noodles could've used more flavor, and the sushi was good - overall good experience :) Service: good service, attentive, and open to help with any questions. Ambiance: good decore, clean, tight seating, but not bad at all read more

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Obon was fire. Omakase was legit--fresh, great value for the price. Server was on point, and the whole vibe just felt like Japan. Definitely coming back.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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I don't leave reviews as often as I should but couldn't not as fantastic as this place was! Visiting from Texas and this was by far the best of everything I tried! The OBON ramen was perfect! The tuna tostadas, chicken fried and shrimp bao, and the salmon and asparagus roll were all amazing! The roll was by far the best I've had. Service was stellar! Ambiance such a good vibe. read more

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Stopped in on Friday date night during first Friday. It was busy but the service was fast and friendly. Zack helped guide us in the right direction and we decided to get the Crispy Rice Scallops, Crispy Trio, and a couple of Spicy Salmon rolls. The food was amazing , I'm definitely putting this in my top three Sushi Bars downtown Phoenix. Thank you Zack for taking care of us and hooking it up with the best Saki in Phoenix. read more

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I visited this place 2 months ago and was disappointed overall. My family had ordered 3 ramen bowls, as well as steamed buns and California rolls as appetizers. It wasn't very busy at all, but it took 40-50 minutes to get the ramen. The waiters/waitresses seemed to have shared our frustration, so I assume someone in the kitchen was slacking at the time. On top of that, even after the long wait only 2 of the 3 bowls of ramen we ordered actually arrived. We weren't interested in waiting an hour to get the 3rd one, so we just accepted what we got. Our waiter was kind enough to only charge us for the appetizers, which was greatly appreciated! The servers themselves were pleasant and understanding, though unfortunately the food itself was somewhat disappointing considering the price. The steamed buns were quite nice, and the California rolls were as you would expect. The ramen itself was okay at best, and I'd probably order ramen elsewhere. The ambiance, however, is ideal for little social gatherings! If I just so happened to work nearby and wanted a bite to eat with some friends or coworkers, Obon would definitely be in consideration! Other than that, I think I'd look elsewhere. read more

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Came out to Phoenix for a 4 day conference and ate here twice! Outstanding happy hour where we tried most of the appetizers. Sushi rolls were all excellent. Must try sushi spot in the downtown area. Our server both nights was Allison, who was amazing! read more

Great sushi. Downtown Phoenix. Sat at the bar after watching a play. Full service bar. Great wait staff

we celebrated our valentines here and it did not disappoint! the vibe was immaculate from the aesthetic decor, to the amazing service to the delicious food. my husband is from hawaii and is a little bit of a sushi snob - but he said the fish was super fresh and comparable to fish in hawaii. I have to give a shout out to the general manager, Po. The restaurant was so busy during our dinner but he was making rounds and made sure each table was being taken care of. We will definitely be back and recommending the cityscape location to all our sushi loving friends and family. read more

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Food was great and so was Vivian!!! Service was fast and place looks amazing. Great music and it's not too loud

My son loves sushi, so whenever we visit a new city or area we search for the highly rated sushi restaurants. Obon did not disappoint. Great bbq edamame, wonderful rolls, deliciously fresh nigiri, and we loved the rich pork ramen. Thank you, Obon... you gave us some happy tummies! :)) read more

Perfect location downtown. Upon entering, we were greeted by a warm host. Our server was super friendly and attentive. The vibes inside were immaculate, perfect date spot or even for solo dining. The food was amazing, and the quality of fish is top notch. I asked to order a few things off the menu and they were able to do it for me. I will definitely be back. This is my new favorite sushi spot downtown! read more

First of all, the food was really good, but horrible service! We were seated at 5:40 and sat there until 6:00 without being offered water or anything. Everyone's food came at different times. There was 4 of us. My daughters came out first and she finished before the rest of us got ours. Me and my other daughter finally got ours, finished it, and my 3rd daughter was still waiting. When she finally got hers, we were all ready to leave. It was a terrible experience. read more

I came to Obon with my friend, we both had high expectations. I was really in the mood for Ramen and sushi. We were sat by a very sweet hostess who let us know the specials and that our server would be with us shortly. Shortly turned into 10 minutes. Another guest was sat next to us. The server came out walked by us and asked him for his order. The server never came back to greet us or get our order. We decided to leave as we did not have a lot of time. As we were walking away from we could see the server outside talking to two three people clearly ignoring her job duties inside the restaurant. Sad to say I will not be coming back. I appreciate timely and attentive service and if you do as well I would suggest choosing one of the many other establishments in downtown Phoenix instead. read more

The atmosphere and vibes were very relaxing and beautiful. The food was good, although the fried rice was a little bland and undercooked meat. They were out of ramen options and only had vegan or the spicy one available. There were gnats hovering over our table the entire time, which was annoying. Never got offered a refill but did get asked if we were done three times and if we needed boxes, which felt more like getting pushed out. Had issues checking out, misunderstanding with our waitress but we were clear in communication. Walking to the restroom, I saw more gnats surrounding the bar and in the restroom. The restrooms were dirty and coed. read more

Great atmosphere don't get me wrong, but the service was a bit confusing. I ordered an octopus nigiri coming to a total of 12$ thinking it would come with 4 of them, however they only brought out 2. I'm not sure if I'm just uneducated on sushi stuff or whatever, but 6$ for something that is barely bigger than a 25 cent quarter seems a bit too much. The sushi's were also a size of a quarter and wasn't to flavorful also the presentation was good. Wouldn't recommend unless you have money to burn or just want to post something on the gram. read more

Service and food were top tier. The lighting and decor in here was cozy and clean, not too bright or dark. Cityscape parking was validated for two hours. The carpaccio, sashimi and nigiri rolls were my favorite. Everything had generous amounts of fish and the right portion of rice. The salmon plate was also cooked perfectly. Everything was so fresh and my expectations were beyond met. I've been to many sushi places in Arizona of all different price ranges and this definitely made it to the top of the list. I will be back for girls night, date night and to eat with family again. High quality dining from the food, presentation, and overall experience. Owner was very friendly and professional checking in and throughout. read more

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Best sushi I've had in years! Super creative, definitely the talented Sushi chef. 10/10 and will definitely be back. read more

Obon - Neogenesis roll and Shiro Maki roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Everything about this place was spectacular! The vibes, the food, and the service left nothing to be desired. I love sushi and the sushi was good quality. Our server was Lorina and she was the best! 10/10 recommend. read more

DON'T. JUST DON'T. Let's start with the audacity. Wildly overpriced for food that tastes like it lost the will to live. I've been to plenty of restaurants in this category including Bisutoro and this was, without competition, the lowest quality of them all. Next, the outdoor seating. If you enjoy eating while your eardrums are assaulted, this is the place for you. The music is so loud it feels less like ambiance and more like a cry for attention. Management, a quick note: if the food were actually good, you wouldn't need nightclub-level volume to lure people in. For the price I paid, I expected a dining experience. What I got was disappointment with a side of noise pollution. I could have gone to Bisutoro, paid the same (or less), and actually enjoyed quality food in a pleasant environment. It's a shame some places think location alone justifies charging premium prices for subpar food. Cute spot. Terrible execution. Hard pass. read more

This was such a sad place to eat sushi at for my birthday. The rice was undercooked (hard and crunchy). When we asked them to remake the sushi with a different batch of rice, they gave us the exact same hard crunchy rice with the new order. On top of that, they told me they would have a special dessert for my birthday. They never brought out the special dessert for my birthday. It was a sad disappointment. I even asked if hard, crunchy, not throughly cooked rice was the usual or traditional, and the waitress said no. Highly don't recommend. So sad. :( read more

Great Restaurant with amazing food. Very nice and clean inside and out. However, the wine list was disappointing and isn't up to par with the food. It's Very limited. Whoever takes care of the wine list doesn't understand food and wine pairing. read more

Obon - My partner and I are having dinner - Sushi Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great food! We both got some ramen and the ramen was really good. The sushi chef on duty is also really kind and took our order early. The vibe of the restaurant is also amazing and I would for sure come back! read more

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Everything was bomb . Ramen , bomb . Sushi , bomb . Sake , bomb . Server , bomb . BUT y'all the gnats are crazy !!! Lmao

they gave us a omurice for free because of the wait, even though it was only like 15 minutes lol. super sweet people and thoughtful interior! the salmon poke was also perfect read more

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