This place was over priced. Came here for a bite to eat before a comedy show. I tried to check the menu ahead of time and seen 1-they don't post their prices 2-they have happy hour but the time wasn't posted. So when I sat down with my sister in law I had planned a happy hour experience but was told it was at a later time. So we ordered a few small bites--ordered edamame, chicken wings, and crispy rice. The food was barely warm by the time it was served to us. For time constraints we didn't say anything as we didn't have the time for them to do anything about it. Mind you--we were the one of 2 other tables of 2-3 people. It wasn't busy. We both had 1 cocktail each and they were average at best but definitely overpriced. Wouldn't come back. read more

Finally came in to try for the first time! We went (unknowingly) during a weekend marathon so it was a bit crowded despite having reservations. The staff were so accommodating and helpful to ensure we still had our space despite the unexpected rush. The space is beautiful with all the exposed wood and lanterns! We were seated in some tables that were pretty close together, I could reach out next to me and touch the other patrons' food if I wanted to LOL so I would keep that in mind. The signature rolls were so yummy-- especially the Tataki Maki, the crunch of the shrimp tempura paired with the tuna aburi was an amazing texture experience and I will be ordering it again when I come back. The Fukushu roll was equally enticing with a generous portion of spicy salmon in each bite! There is so much more on the menu that I'll have to try because I Will be back! read more

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OBON Downtown is hands down one of my favorite sushi spots. The atmosphere is modern yet welcoming, the service is always on point, and the sushi is incredibly fresh and flavorful. Every dish is beautifully presented and packed with taste!!! Definitely a place that never disappoints. Perfect for a night out or a special treat! read more

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Absolutely Outstanding!!! Obon is in a superior location, literally across the street from the Phoenix Suns Arena... making it an ideal pre-game or post-game/concert spot. We started with the spare rib bao bun, which I believe was a special, and it set the tone immediately. It was tender, full of flavor, and clearly well braised, finished with a gochujang sauce that gave it a nice kick. It was so good that I changed my entrée and ordered the Braised Short Rib Donburi. The donburi was a different profile, more savory and rich, but just as good. Both dishes were excellent in their own way, and it was a great decision. We added several sushi rolls and everything was great. No misses at all. My son, who is very particular, ordered the Obon Ramen and said it was really, really good. Spicy chicken, pork belly, several proteins. Clearly their signature dish. The service was great, and the manager, Po, stopped by our table and was welcoming, extremely knowledgeable and professional. The atmosphere was polished but comfortable, again and the location is ideal, for ambiance, downtown flow and overall vibe. For a Monday night the crowd and energy were impressive. We will definitely be back. read more

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First time here and everything was so good and fresh, everything was packed with flavor and color, each dish was colorful. We really enjoyed eating here. Place was nice inside and clean. read more

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Sushi and ramen in a beautiful atmosphere? Yes, please! OBON has just opened its new location, and it's stunning, located inside City Scape next to the Kimpton Hotel. Upon entering, I was pleasantly surprised to find a non-alcoholic drink option that actually tasted great--the pineapple drink was incredibly refreshing. We started with edamame, which was fresh and delicious, followed by seaweed salad and pork belly. The pork belly was surprisingly large and incredibly tender. We also tried shishito peppers, miso soup, and spicy tuna crispy rice, all bursting with flavor. My favorite was the tuna tostada. For our main courses, we ordered sashimi and ramen. I was eager to try the Deathfire ramen but ended up compromising with my guest instead. We topped our delightful dinner with sake and cheesecake, and it was the perfect ending! read more

Stopped in for the grand opening and was pleasantly surprised. The service was really friendly and helpful and the food was all really good. First we tried the soju spritz and the watermelon soju. Both drinks were refreshing and not as sweet as I expected them to be, which was good. To start we got the pork gyoza, but veggie was also an option. We also chose fried rather than steamed. They came out quickly and were tasty. The neo-genesis roll was my favorite from what we tried. It had a wonderful variety of textures and a little spice, but definitely not too spicy for anyone. We also tried the cucumber, avocado and veggie rolls, which were all pretty good. The veggie roll had bigger pieces and felt a little more substantial, but they were all worth getting. This is a great place to stop downtown with a good ambiance and a kind of upscale casual vibe read more

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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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The ramen, sushi, and drinks are always spot on, plus the restaurant itself is so cool and beautiful. I love that they offer some vegetarian and vegan options for people like me. I always enjoy getting an order of veggie pot sticks to share with my boyfriend and the Death Free Ramen. The mushroom base they use for the broth/soup is soo good! My boyfriend has tried a few different things on their menu and is never disappointed. The service is always really great and everyone is super friendly. Shout out to Kyle (I think that's his name) the bartender, that guy is super cool! read more

This was decent! Drinks were good, it's cute inside and they did have high chairs/ kids menu. The food wasn't timed well so no one got their food at the same time and I feel Harumi is better for sushi if you're downtown. read more

I wanna start by saying the ambiance makes me feel like I'm in Japan and the sushi was so fresh. Even when we came at a busy time the food still came out on time. We sat at the bar and had a good time with the bartenders too. read more

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I tried the deathfree ramen and the jackfruit bao bun. 10/10. I also had a fruity spritz. I love the ambiance and I got great service. They validate parking if you park at one of their parking garages. 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

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

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Our first time here and sadly likely our last. Unfriendly server Erica who couldn't be bothered to truly serve us. Had to ask for plates, utensils, etc. We chose to sit inside given the outdoor temps, and when asked to close the open door to the heat on the patio I was told, "there are people out there. Sorry." Dirty dishes staged and stacked right next to the clean stack. Gross! Food was nothing more than meh. Disappointed given our $150+ bill. Go elsewhere. read more

Place was cute but the menu didn't have descriptions of the rolls. They gave a paper and pencil to mark what rolls you wanted and a laminated menu with some of the signature rolls but none of the handrolls were listed so it was a bit confusing. Service was okay nothing spectacular but just enough. read more

Service and sushi were delicious, and if you are a lover of cheesecake, it is a must. Toasted pecans and a caramel sauce - no matter how full you are, there's always room for cheesecake! read more

Vianee was the best !!! Thanks for being so sweet especially us coming so late !! Fire sushi read more

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We arrived on-time for our reservation. A woman with short brown hair asked us to wait to be seated as another group was waiting before us. We asked about our reservation and she said to wait. Several minutes later another woman with blonde hair walks by and we ask about our reservation, she informs us they are short staffed and will seat us now. When we ask why make a reservation when we have to wait, she states, "sorry there's a concert happening". Then we waited forty minutes for our drinks and sushi. The waitress spilled our water on the table and watched me wipe it up. I had to ask for new napkins and plates more times than I should have. The alcohol and sushi was mediocre at best. Will not be coming back, do not recommend. read more

Shout out to Obon for- well everything. My man and I went there to watch the Mcgreggor fight and the World Cup game. We were happy to not only enjoy watching both but still be able to hear each other even with the sound on. We were impressed by everything between the food to the service. We got a special ramen made for National Ramen Day with smoked brisket ( to die for) a pork belly salad as well as their pork gyoza. Big thank you to Po and PJ for taking care of us. read more

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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

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

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

Been to this place couple of times now. The ambiance is really nice here and ramen I've tried was also very delicious. The only issue has been their service, which was very slow and took almost an hour to get food during lunch time, otherwise very decent place. read more

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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

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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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Such a great spot in downtown Phoenix! The vibe is spot on and the service was excellent from start to finish. We started with drinks, which were amazing, and honestly everything after that exceeded my expectations, the appetizers, sushi, fresh fish, and main dishes were all so good. I travel quite a bit, especially throughout Asia, so I can be pretty picky when it comes to quality and freshness. It's hard to find really good, fresh fish in Arizona, but this place delivers every time. Definitely one of my go-to spots and a restaurant I keep coming back to! read more

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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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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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

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

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

The ramen was so good, we loved the fresh yellowtail and the drinks were great as well! We'll definitely be going back. 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