We stumbled upon Shio and decided to stop in for lunch, and we're so glad we did! The service was…read moreexcellent--friendly, attentive, and happy to answer our questions and make recommendations. Everything we ordered was delicious. The Crispy Spicy Tuna was a standout, and we also loved the Beef Don and the Kimchi Fried Rice, each dish was flavorful. This was a fantastic find, and we'll definitely be back to try more!

Not too busy on a Saturday night…read more The location is prime and good amount of parking. Pros I can mention: staff was friendly and attentive and very nice! Plenty of seating too. Food: 3/5 Spicy ramen - they had ran out of chicken broth and some other small things by 8pm. The spicy ramen came out and was like warm at best, I had eggs and somehow they were cold in the deep center? Wasn't very spicy and needed a bit more depth of flavor so it was okay, added a good amount of salt and it made it fine. The noodles themselves were pretty good though. The edamame was very good and not very spicy but had some good sauce on them! And potstickers were good too. Not wow'ed but it was overall okay.

I've lived in California my whole life and man let me just say this sushi is the best I've EVER…read morehad! The salmon nigiri is to die forrrrr!! Huge pieces of fresh fish and the quality is amazing. The hostess is always so kind and attentive I come on my lunch breaks and have now taken friends and family and it's always so chill and amazing quality which I love. It's never a let down! Price is amazing too for the quality of fish they're serving!!

I had a fantastic experience at King Salmon Arcadia. The Eel Unagi Nigiri was rich and perfectly…read moreglazed with a nice smoky sweetness. The Tuna Maguro Nigiri tasted incredibly fresh and clean. The Yellowtail Hamachi Nigiri had a buttery texture that melted in my mouth. Their Udon noodles came in a flavorful broth that was comforting and well seasoned. The Chef's Special Hand Roll stood out with a great mix of ingredients and a crisp nori wrap. The staff was helpful and friendly throughout the visit making everything feel easy and enjoyable. The space itself was clean and welcoming with a relaxed vibe that made me want to stay longer. I will definitely be coming back for more of their sushi and noodles. Highly recommend this spot if you are looking for quality Japanese food in the area.

Dec '25 - Recommend: Yes, but sticker prices may surprise you…read more Presentation: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Efficiency: 5/5 Customer Service: 5/5 Price: 3/5 Having lived in Tokyo for four years, this is a staple restaurant there! Doing it on par here, with what you would see overseas; critical to success... Upon walking in, we met Emily who graciously assisted us with perusing the very colorful, fully sized, digital touch menus; 2 stations are located right as you walk in. The store was justly cleaned, and decor was simple, appealing, light and spacious. We learned speaking with the brother of the owner that there are to be 10 franchises in total coming to the AZ territory and I can only hope they bring one to Tucson because this would be a hit!! Meal choices are accompanied by large, colorful pictures to help with your appetite! This place delivers various meals, all on a hot plate and side portions that come in a cute metal basket of sorts. I had the common Beef Pepper Rice with a side of Chicken Karagi. My daughter had the same but with chicken and a side of Kimchi. All was delish! The hot plate comes with a warning ribbon - warning you, as you should KNOW, that the cast iron plate is HOT. But alas, we are in America... The meals were quick and again, excellent customer service on top. The restaurant is located in an area that is close to ASU and will hopefully grow clientele quickly but getting support from ASU to share notification in surrounding restaurants/businesses, especially for the new students to know the area, is always a challenge so hopefully this review reaches out amongst the foodies in the area. In summary, it is a win for a restaurant but, unfortunately, the pricing for me is just too high... $50.00+ for two SIMPLE rice meals and two waters is absolutely not a winning combo. $50.00!!? I get it, it's around ASU but the pricing is just too high so I think they missed this out of the gate, and even coming down $4.00 on the meals would bring more in and repeatable customers. You don't even pay these prices in Japan. I would return, and will, but the pricing is more than I think people would want to pay, especially being around a college campus. Time will tell, but it was a nice visit and I wish them all the success as a new entry into the local area!

I tend to like Pepper lunch as a Chain elsewhere, but not sure if the quality of the beef at this…read morelocation didn't feel the same? Service was good and it's a nice area, but felt I got less beef than usual and they were less tasty than I remember. I'd still return when back in the area again, since it's nice to have the option around ASU campus

Don't let the look of the restaurant or location fool you into thinking this is no better than…read moregrocery or gas station sushi! I'm visiting in town for work and was craving some sushi rolls. This was the only location close enough to walk from my hotel room (30 min walk) and it was worth it! I had the pleasure of being greeted by both Chris (server) and Miguel (chef/owner) when I walked in. I sat up at the bar and experienced friendly and fast customer service. It was slow when I dined in but Miguel kept me company the entire time as he prepped my order up. Chris helped recommended their specialty rolls that I had my eye on and they hit the spot. Both the Dragonball Roll and his personal favorite, Sad Boy Roll. I added the Agedashi Tofu as an appetizer and an Asahi large beer. I ate everything and left with no left overs. Miguel came with restaurant kitchen experience and his skills at beautifully wrapping the rolls shows! Please go give it a try yourselves and support his business! If I'm ever back in town for work, I know where I'm coming for sushi! Good job you guys!

This is the perfect example of a hidden gem in the rough!…read more Xami is in a small building off Broadway in a bit of an out of the way area. Its not fancy and the parking lot is small but don't pass it up! When you enter there's a small area with sushi bar seating and then there's a side room with more tables. Service is really friendly and attentive. The sushi is reasonably priced and very fresh. I got the pick 2 for $11 lunch special with a spicy tuna and an avocado roll. What a deal! I also got a miso soup and some kizami wasabi -- surprised they had this! I enjoyed watching sushi chef Miguel stay on top of orders and it turns out he's also the owner. Very cool. I love supporting local businesses like this and look forward to trying more rolls - they looked to have pretty extensive options. And a sign mentioned they do a burger in case you don't like sushi.

We just moved to Arizona and have been on the hunt for our new go-to sushi spot, and we're so glad…read morewe decided to give this place a try! From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly kind and welcoming. Elyse was our server for the evening, and she truly made our experience even better. She was friendly, attentive, and made sure our table was taken care of throughout the entire dinner. We came with friends, and both of our families had our little ones with us, so we really appreciated that they had high chairs available. It's always a plus finding a restaurant that feels welcoming and accommodating when dining out with babies! The restaurant itself was super clean, and most importantly, the food was delicious. The sashimi tasted incredibly fresh, and everything we ordered was really good. Such a great first experience! We'll definitely be coming back and are so happy to have found a new sushi spot here in Arizona. Highly recommend!

Now if you're in Arcadia and feel like some sushi. This is a gem of a spot…read more I sat at the bar and had me some sushi snacks. And let me tell you, delicious. Great atmosphere. Great customer service. And yummy sushi. Smiles all around, including the customers. So if you have sushi in the brain and taste buds twitching...come check out Sushiholic! Thank you SA! I will be back...

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.

Such good food and such a cute location! Everything was delicious, and Jay was amazing, so friendly…read moreand attentive. The atmosphere was adorable, and the overall experience was great. Definitely a spot I'd recommend and come back to!

We had such a great experience at Zu Izakaya and will definitely be back! We started with the…read morejalapeño poppers and vegetable tempura, and we were pleasantly surprised by how generous the tempura portion was for the price. Everything came out hot, crispy, and fresh. For sushi, we ordered the Jalapeño Vegas Roll and the Baked Scallop Roll, and both were absolutely delicious. I also had the California, spicy tuna, and spicy yellowtail hand rolls, while my sister ordered the California and spicy yellowtail cut rolls. Every roll was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The quality of the fish really stood out, and everything tasted fantastic. A special shoutout to our server, Chloe, who did an amazing job! She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. Her recommendations and great service made an already wonderful dining experience even better. Between the fresh food, generous portions, excellent service, and reasonable prices, Zu Izakaya is an easy five stars. If you're near ASU and craving sushi or Japanese food, I highly recommend checking it out. We'll definitely be back!

Hands down some of the best ramen I've had in a long time. The spicy chicken curry ramen was packed…read morewith flavor, with a rich and comforting broth and a nice kick of spice. Everything came together perfectly. It was especially good with the weather right now. Definitely one of those meals you're still thinking about afterward. Highly recommend!

Cute little Japanese diner near ASU. My wife and I have been her a couple times and it's feels like…read morea real neighborhood spot in Japan. We like to grab the yatai ramen combo and I've tried to katsu and curry as well as the okonomiyaki. A tasty no frills affair! Great value as well. Staff is friendly and there's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating!

We decided to drop by downtown for some sushi after landing at the Sky Harbor. This spot sits about…read more10 minutes away from the airport, just downtown! Parking, luckily, wasn't a hassle and we were seated immediately upon arrival. Delicious, high quality fish with a gorgeous interior. They offer inside & outside seating, which normally has the mist-ers on during hot days. The sauces were great and they're very accommodating with food allergies. I have a gluten intolerance and they noted that some of their dishes do include gluten but they can work around it! They also offer gluten free soy sauce, which is pretty rare at many sushi restaurants. The staff often checked in to see how we were doing and even took away the empty plates immediately rather than letting them stack up! My only complaint is that we asked our waitstaff for the baby squid appetizer three times and she said she would write it down, but it never arrived, unfortunately. Other than that, aside from being a very Instagrammable spot with delicious fish, this spot is perfect if you're dropping down in Phoenix with spoiled tastebuds!

Charged $1 for ice …read more. I'll repeat that .. $1 for Ice in a drink This sushi restaurant serves sushi and drinks and they charged $1 for ice

I ordered Uber eats for dinner the other night. they had 30% off of some rolls and it was very…read moretasty. I may have to go there in person some day.

It's definitely a HIDDEN GEM! It's not a lot of seating but one you get in you're feel comfortable…read moreand welcomed. My server is so polite and knowledgeable about the menu. I ordered spicy salmon, SOS and spicy crunch. Also with miso sou