My wife and I dined there for a late lunch earlier this week. We have eaten here numerous times before, and liked it, but it was just okay. If we were giving it a grade, it would rate at a, "B" (*good in effort and the results... but not amazing or anything to sit down and write a yelp review about). But this time, I really-really enjoyed the experience. So much so, that I am now typing out a review. My hope is that someone else (*that would be you) might have a similar experience up at RA Sushi. For us, the stars aligned (as they sometimes do) and all parts of the meal converged to create an almost-perfectly assembled puzzle of culinary pleasure. The staff was welcoming and charming. As we pulled open the large entrance door, the hostess greeted us with a warm and welcoming smile. Our waiter was observant (but not overly so) and checked on us periodically to see how we were faring. He made suggestions and engages with a really good demeanor that some people just seem to have that makes them immediately likable. The ambiance was comfortable and pleasant. We were there towards the end of the lunch service, so tables were starting to clear. And most importantly, the food was exceptionally tasty. My wife and I apparently were mind-melding as we looked over the menu, for when the waiter returned to our table to take our order we both had decided on the same bento box...the one with steak, sashimi, a fresh salad, and an assortment of vegetables and shrimp tempura. I enjoyed all parts of the compartmentalized presentation, but the "stand out" for the box was, by far, the sashimi. I say the following with all-honestly: Those sliced bits of fish were as fresh and succulent as any that I have ever had. I am originally from Hawaii (where sashimi is a big part of local cuisine) and we visited Japan a few years ago and enjoyed sashimi from fish that was just-pulled from the sea. I am a little perplexed as to how, here in land-locked, Tucson that fish was so incredibly fresh. But somehow, it was and each chew that I clumsily chop-sticked into my face was savored and deeply enjoyed. Up at the start of this review, I described the experience as "almost perfect"--hinting that something was not exactly right... The minor speed- bump for the meal occurred when I took my first tentative nibble of the steak. It was "sizzley-hot" upon touching down on our table, so I took a small teeth-only-to-protect-my-lips-from-getting-burned bite. The first chew of meat that I took had a small wedge of cartilage or gristle. As it turns out, that was the only piece of the entire assembly of small bits of steak that was imperfect. That may be a pretty-good metaphor for the experience that we had at RA on that Thursday afternoon, in early July, in the year of our Lord 2026. We began the meal knowing that it was going to be pretty good (*based on past experience), but didn't expect a "stand out" lunch. Similarly, the first bite of steak was flavorful, but not fantastic. But, then to our pleasant surprise, the meal really found it's stride and came together to become memorable. (Eh, maybe that was not that great of a metaphor for the experience--but you get the idea). My wife (who is not as easily impressed as I am), agreed that it was really-really good. Further evidence of her really liking the meal came when I over-heard her tell my daughter, on the phone, later that evening, that we all really need to go back, the next time she comes to visit us in Tucson. read more

RA Steak & Sushi - The lunch rush was all but gone by the time we finished our meal. But you can see it's kinda cute in here. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Fantastic location with a great patio overlooking the Catalina's.... Why can't this place get it together?! Every time we come here the service is slow and shoddy and the food mediocre, but yet we persist. Tonight was no different. It took forever for a server to approach us, and then when we placed our order it came out slow and in fits and spurts. We had to ask several times for water before it came. The fried rice was absolutely terrible - warm rice with bits of random chicken and some very light sauce....nary an egg or vegetable to be found. Management needs to get their stuff together here!! read more

Came into town with my fiance and came here since it's been 2 yrs I haven't came here. Food was good we had California roll, Vegas roll, spicy tuna roll and rack and roll. Rack and roll was ok they make it more like American sushi roll. Service, the hostess wasn't nice and was rude. For a place like this she dress unprofessional and act unprofessional. It's the only word I can put into. There wasn't a waiting time. Hostess wanted to seated us at the table but, we wanted the booth so we told her, and she gave us an attitude. Then when we start ordering our drinks, my fiance got Sapporo and I wanted a mango margaritas and it taste like orange juice in a cup. So we told the server, then they remake it to a strawberry margaritas. The guy that made the drinks told the server it was labeled wrong so thats why she told him to remake it to a strawberry margaritas. The server was very nice and kindly tried her best to have the drink to make it right. Then when I got the strawberry but it didn't even taste like strawberry margaritas, was very disappointed and I didn't want to bothered having them remake the drink again. I wasn't happy about it in the first place.. dunno how it got the labeled wrong.. Ambience is ok with lantern above. Got seated in a booth that felt like a 400lb fat guy had worn out, as well. Steep on the price for as low as the restaurant had fallen. I'm being generous with a 3 stars because the food and the server. This place isn't authentic sushi. Keep in mind it's mexi with sushi. You would be disappointed. read more

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Arrived on time for a reservation and was seated shortly thereafter. That was the end of decent service. The atmosphere felt very weird. I know that sounds very subjective, but you'll feel it. We were still reviewing the menu when the waiter brought water, so we asked for a couple minutes. 10-15min later our waiter finally came by only to say that he would take our order shortly. He did not return. Then another server stopped by to ask if we'd been helped. We told her we hadn't and she said she'd go retrieve our server. We waited a little while longer and then just got up to leave. On the way out we ran across the two servers chatting with each other at the host station. I didn't rate the food since we were never given the opportunity to order. There were empty tables and it was not very busy, so the waiter telling us they were understaffed rang pretty hollow. If you're looking for a good sushi place, go elsewhere. It boggles my mind that they have a rating over 3 stars. read more

Sitting outdoors w the weather so perfect. We have 3 children, no children menu , so prepare to pay for an adult plate . Nothing Al La cart? . So we make up the kids plates, Very sm portions of meats from chicken. /beef. I got spicy chicken fried rice. N the chicken was minced u couldn't see it or much taste it., shrimp tempura is always good. My daughter had chicken ramen soup. Not much flavor of chicken, like it's been precut n refrozen, broth was tasty. Beef looked greyish on my sons plate n said well i guess it's no longer my favorite place to go . Our server was very sweet , her name is Alianna . Overall we enjoyed ourselves as a family outing. read more

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This was disappointing. I was in the mood for cold, fresh sushi on a hot summer day and ended up having such a poor experience. We were seated quick but it took a while to even get water. We then waited a good 15 minutes or so to get our orders taken. Their AC was broken (or non-existent?) and their fans only blew on a few tables so we were both hot and parched. Also I get that it's a "modern" Japanese restaurant but I found the artwork of Asian women along the walls offensive. My family ordered different bento boxes, which they said were just okay. The fish was definitely fishy though. My chirashi poke bowl was 80% cucumbers/edamame and 20% fish, and both the rice and chirashi were room temperature, so was not a pleasant experience. read more

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Trad spicy tuna was not terrible, but thats it. Shrimp appetizer was actually tasty, sushito peppers were just ok, but had a wierd thick spicy thick sauce that did not seem to go with peppers. 2 stars are for the shrimp and professional service read more

Our annual trip to La Encantada shopping mall also includes a visit to RA. Our service was on point and the place was somewhat busy for lunch. Some spring breaks have started in the city. We dined indoors and it was cozy, with great background music on. Some of their dishes need to be replaced as they show worn spots and stains. Overall our visit was great. Our food was terrific, but my salmon bowl was just okay. The salmon was overcooked and I wish it had more veggies. Compared to my daughter's poke bowl which looked amazing and she said it was very good. Our highlight was the sushi. So delicious! We loved it! read more

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Great food and great service! First time coming here but wanted to for a long time. Wish we came sooner. Shoutout our server Harkin!!

One of my favorite places to eat, food is consistently good and the service never disappoints. My server Sesalee was amazing as always and excellent service from the bartender Jamel as well. read more

I ordered some takeout from here two days ago. I got the Filet Mignon with Lobster ($55.50) with some ginger sauce ($2). The lobster was small and not particularly flavorful, but it was a full lobster. The steak was delicious. I also got a Philadelphia Roll ($14). It came with no ginger or wasabi. It was good, but I missed the accoutrements. (The online menu says you can order "extra" ginger and wasabi for $1 each, which implies that you will get the regular amount for free. Not so.) I also got Spicy Shrimp Soup ($13.50) and Pork Gyoza Potstickers ($13). Both were good, especially the soup. My order was ready when it was supposed to be and was correctly filled. (I ordered on the restaurant's website.) This is a somewhat fancy Foothills place, so the prices are high but not outrageous. read more

Terrible service. The chicken fried rice was "no bueno". Everything I was looking for: place the order, water, silverware, and even the check needed improvements. I had to get up twice to find the server. The couple at the next table over received the wrong order but kept it because they were afraid if they sent it back it would take another 45 minutes. Definitely need better management. read more

We visited Raw for lunch and had a very positive experience. The food was fantastic, but the best part was our wonderful server Harkin. We will be requesting him whenever we visit again. read more

Yummy! Today we ordered The Adults Only roll, Lobster shrimp roll and the Viva Las Vegas roll. We also shared a bottle of apple flavored sake. The presentation was flawless and the taste of each roll was unique and expressive. Our server, Abed, was among the best in the service industry! Great job RA Sushi! read more

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Had such a great experience at RA Sushi! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was fun, and the service made the night even better. Frankie was absolutely amazing! Super friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. Frankie had such a positive attitude and made us feel so welcome the entire time. It's rare to find service that genuinely stands out like that! Definitely recommend RA Sushi, and if you're lucky enough to have Frankie taking care of you, you're in great hands. Can't wait to come back! read more

Poor service, the waitress was not very attentive to our table. One of our party was not brought her meal with the others at the table she sat for 15 minutes waiting as everyone else was eating. read more

Ambience is great. And the staff is fabulous even when they're really busy they watch out for each other and make sure your service is taken care of. The UVA volleyball team came in slightly after us with 25 people and then the lunch crowd hit. Our food came out promptly still and was hot and delicious. We had the two bento boxes which were fantastic.! There was a slight lagging being able to pay, but we completely understood. The manager is fabulous and make sure everyone is taken care of. read more

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Nah ! Lunch menu changed. Bento box was white rice 3 pieces of fried dumpling, 4 small pieces of rainbow roll and a pile of edamame. Sushi wasn't as great. Luke warm miso soup. Server was very nice. But disappointed overall with quality of food and lunch special choice. read more

Not great. Sadly, I chose this place based on the reviews and the photos. The food quality reminded me of PF Chang's, which has gone downhill substantially in the last few years. The food tasted cheap. The service was just as disappointing. We had a reservation. We asked to sit on the patio. The hostess said she would follow us out with menus. She did not. We sat for over 20 minutes then had to ask three people for a menu. Our server was pretty absent as well. He was nice, though. The patio also felt dirty. There was blowing trash. We didn't really spend time inside, so I cannot comment on the cleanliness of the interior. Overall, this was a disappointing experience. read more

My husband and I dined here about two weeks ago. It was a pleasant surprise to find that they had a special menu for guests with food sensitivities. We started with a couple of their Old Fashioned's made with Japanese whiskey and Japanese yuzu bitters. It was a nice twist on a classic cocktail. We had MISO SOUP, UCHI NO SALAD (mine gluten free and his from the regular menu) and for our entrees, I had the NIGIRI ASSORTMENT and he had the SASHIMI ASSORTMENT. Everything was enjoyable, albeit a bit pricey for what felt like a fairly casual place. The service was excellent. It rained that evening, so perhaps that's why there was a small, but steady crowd. Overall, we had a good experience and agreed it was a great choice. The four stars are for the outstanding service. read more

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Came here to use my birthday coupon and honestly cant wait to go back! The happy hour menu is not to be missed! I ordered the salmon roll and a cucumber Collins drink from the happy hour menu and placed an order for the nigiri assortment from the lunch menu. Everything was so delicious. I love seafood but im always weary as well and can say it was very fresh and the price point really makes you want to come back. My waiter was Jamal and he was great he made sure everything was going well and it was! I had a great view of the mountains and some yummy sushi to enjoy it with. read more

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Food quality was very poor. Sushi wasn't quality, wings were served lukewarm/room temp, edamame tasted chalky, etc. I eat sushi a lot and this was a bad experience. One that goes beyond just management and falls in the hands of whoever owns the place. Server was a nice guy at least. read more

I came in for lunch yesterday and the hostess was very kind and friendly. Professional customer service and the food was stellar but what stood out the most was the hostess thanking me for coming and asking how it was when I left and that goes a long way as it shows the employees care about your experience. read more

Came here for lunch on a Sunday and sat at the bar. The open bar window is such a vibe, I enjoyed an incredible cocktail, delicious apps, and the best waygu I've had at a sushi place. The adults only roll is a fun twist on sushi. Katelyn is the BEST bartender with excellent and attentive service. This place seriously rocks. read more

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I would give negative star if I could. Yuck!!! Just hoping we don't get food poisoning! The meal was overpriced, looked horrible and tasted worse. We got it to go and was so excited to have sushi until we opened the bag and saw this. The rolls had no flavor and looked like they came from Safeway. Our bill was $130 for this. If you want good sushi do not go here! read more

RA Steak & Sushi - The salad was $10 and it was two bites of nothing. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Ra is always so delicious! Definitely on the more expensive side, but we always feel it's worth it! This time our server was Jamel and he was so amazing! They were out of the sake flight so he brought us hot sake on the house! It went great with our beer, we did sake bombs! read more

RA Sushi is a hip Japanese sushi restaurant. It has modern casual vibes while maintaining a higher end dining experience. I had a Chicken Katsu bento box that was really good. The service was decent overall. I was pleasantly surprised on the affordably of the lunch menu. I would highly recommend lunch for those more on a budget. read more

RA Steak & Sushi - Chicken Katsu bento box lunch special - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

It was Christmas Eve and we wanted a special meal without a long wait. We were seated immediately and offered their special Christmas menu. I started with hot green tea and then ordered a sushi roll and shared a sushi special with my partner. Everything was delicious! I wanted to lick the plates clean. Our server offered us a variety is special sauces that spiced up the meal. It's a lovely location, with a classy inside as well as outdoor seating. read more

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We arrived at our reservation time of 6pm. We were seated in the high top bar area by a pleasant hostess. We sat and we're greeted right away by our server, then the service got bad. We ordered 2 drinks from bar and some food . Happy Hour menu was open so we took advantage of that. It took at least 15 min to even get water. The drinks were awful. I ordered a Paloma and not sure what I actually got. The food was good . Vegas roll, RARA shrimp and California roll was good. When we were waiting for our check my husband stood up and the lady at the bar (who was not our server) saw him standing there for a few minutes and literally walks right by him and says nothing. She was not friendly or helpful. Her drinks not so good either. Needless to say the restaurant was empty and the service was bad!! Do Better RA! read more

No service. Waited for a good amount of time and no one came to get me a drink. I ended up leaving. read more

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Disappointed overall. This was supposed to be a simple family birthday dinner. Sushi won the dinner spinner, and Ra Sushi was the highest-rated place nearby, so we gave it a shot. Service was slow. It was busy, but not so busy that the delays made sense. Food took a long time to arrive, and we were given free miso soup because of the wait, which I appreciate, but it did not really make up for the experience. I ordered an Old Fashioned and had to ask for it three times. What I was finally served was warm, watered-down whiskey with an orange. No bourbon, no bitters, no ice. When they "remade" it, they simply poured it over ice and added a cherry, which still was not close to an Old Fashioned. The ambiance was about what you would expect, maybe even good, but it was overshadowed by the rest of the experience. $180 for the night broke down to roughly $35 worth of food, a $5 drink, and about $140 for the experience, which was not worth it. read more

The RA Sushi Bar is located near the 'La Encantada' outdoor shopping centre. It wasn't as packed as I expected it to be. There were many tables- outside & inside- unoccupied, and I was seated at one of the best ones, being the booth area. The waiter I had was very nice and patient as I needed extra time to decide on what to order. I chose the Pork Gyoza for my starter and the Nutty Grilled Salad with Salmon, along with a Dragon Bite cocktail. Everything was sooo good, you should've seen me wolf down that salad! The gyoza was a little lacking in flavor; I felt like it was missing something that I tasted in other versions I've had in the past. But that certainly isn't enough to take away any stars, as overall this place was fantastic! I'd be happy to come here again. read more

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Right from the moment I walked in, the hostess was very polite and seated us right away. The service staff was right on top of everything from my water to my cocktails. The food was delicious and service was excellent. I've gone back a few times and all remains the same- great service! read more

very disappointing experience. Food was terrible, and the service was even worse. We waited almost an hour and didn't even receive a single glass of water. read more

We went to dinner at RA to celebrate our friend's birthday and had such an incredible experience. The food was delicious but our service from our server Bailey was top notch and what made it special! She was extremely friendly and made our time very fun and we will definitely be coming back! read more

Usually I love this place. Tonight I went and we got sat and unfortunately we did not see a server for 20 minutes. We were incredibly disappointed because usually this place is very good with quick service. Don't know what was going on tonight but we left not super happy :( read more

I was in RA recently due to work travel. I happen to be in during happy hour so shaving a few bucks off the meal is welcome. I tried the crispy spicy tuna app and the spicy tuna roll. Both were decent in its own way. I like the prep on the tuna that was on the crispy rice app more. I can taste they use sesame oil as one of the ingredients. It was nice because I was in before the busy dinner rush and close to the hotel I was staying at. Id eat there again in a pinch. I cannot imagine paying more than the happy hour prices though. It's decent but kind of over priced compared to quality. I've had much better and a lower cost. Service was okay but the waiter was really shy or nervous. He forgot to put in half my order and had a gap between plates. It kind of annoys me when servers say confirmation things like "no problem" or something when you put in your order. I know we are conditioned to do that in general but we need to come up with different language. Because my snarky mental response is "I hope it isn't a problem because why am I eating out then?" I'm in customer service so im acutely aware of those things and try and highlight them to my team when I hear them. Anyways besides that it was decent and better than fast food junk on the road. Apparently they have locations all over the map so I'll have to keep my eyes peeled while I am on the road. read more

RA Steak & Sushi - Spicy Tuna Roll on the left and Crispy Spicy Tuna on the right - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This place was packed for Tuesday lunch, but the service was so quick you wouldn't even realize! Our server was so sweet and checked up on us the perfect amount! We highly recommend the Ra'ckin Roll for a unique sushi experience. The ambiance was warm and welcoming and overall just very fun! Giving it a 4 because the lobster spring rolls were a tad oily and the prices were a bit high but we will be coming back during their daily happy hour! read more

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Absolutely disappointed!! The first time I visited, I waited an hour just to place my order and another hour for the food to arrive. The waitress was incredibly rude, and to top it off, she added an unauthorized tip to my bill--such a huge red flag!! I gave the place two more chances, hoping it was just a bad day, but the service stayed subpar and the food was nothing special. The only thing I somewhat enjoyed were the appetizers. Unfortunately, I won't be going back and wouldn't recommend this place at all. read more

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Wow everything good on menu was removed. This was the go to place for every birthday and celebration. Super sad that we didn't like anything on new menu and walked out! read more