Another fantastic lunch date with my wife and our talented friends. We originally planned on bento…read moreboxes, which are a delicious healthy value! Then we spotted the incredibly beautiful fresh bluefin that had just arrived. We enjoyed that and yellowtail sashimi. Then two orders each of yellowtail and salmon sushi, and their fried baby octopus. Each bite seemingly was better than the last (which is among why we so enjoy ourselves here!). We also ordered a bowl of edamame, just enough crunchy salty goodness. Sit at the sushi bar and ask every question you have. Try new things based on the chef's recommendation and your palate. Often frequent diners are seated solo; no reason not to. So great having such wonderful food, service and the experience at Hiro. And don't forget the chefs' tip jar in return for their skill and hospitality.

Have done high-end sushi omakase in Tokyo, and eaten across Japan - Hiro is the closest thing to…read morethe real deal you'll get to authentic japanese in AZ. Not quite as salty as traditional japanese, but great flavors, fresh food, and actual nigiri you won't get in cookie-cutter casual spots. Love the atmosphere, and the staff is incredible, friendly and remembers regulars. We come here about once a month and literally never disappoints. Would love even more japanese whiskies, but otherwise I couldn't love this place more.

This review is strictly for the food as I ordered through Uber Eats. I didn't step food into the…read moreresturant or have interaction with the employees. I like that they use purple rice for all the sushi here, it's healthy and also adds a bit to the flavor. Fish is fresh and portion sizes are generous - I mean that in a way that the rolls and sushi fill you up quite quickly without the rolls being too large in size. The balance between fish and rice is a solid ratio, although I'll say that everything started to taste quiet similar after a while and I couldn't really differentiate between the different rolls. Anyways, overall a solid sushi spot in Scottsdale, AZ. Mt Fuji Roll- Love that they top with raw scallop! Yellowtail Carpaccio - Fresh and vibrant, jalapeno adds a nice kick Havana Roll - The mango brings brightness to the roll 5 Nigiri & Crazy Roll - Value combo, the bluefin tuna quality is good

My husband surprised me with a date night at Kodo Sushi. It was my first time eating here, but had…read moreheard him talking about it many times in the past. Upon arrival, the place doesn't look like anything special. It's inside a strip mall, and looks mediocre. However, do not judge too soon. Once you get inside, everything is well laid out & it's very nice. It was busy when we went in on a Friday night, BUT we got seated quicker than estimated- which is always a win! I was not happy with where we were seated, as it was facing the wall in the small bar area. We are people watchers by nature, so it's always fun to be in a spot where we can look around the room effortlessly. However, it wasn't the end of the world and I certainly didn't want to wait any longer, the food looked wonderful & I was starving! I do not remember exactly which rolls we got, but... all of them were EXCELLENT!! Everything was undoubtedly fresh, and made with quality ingredients. I thought the black rice was really neat! I've never seen that before. The waitstaff were very friendly and accommodating. It took no time at all to get our orders out, which was impressive considering that the place was packed near capacity! As we left, all of the sushi pros behind the glass thanked us for coming in and wished us a great rest of our evening. I thought that was very kind. It's not very often that you find a whole line of people stopping what they are doing to wish you well on your way out of their establishment. All in all, 10/10 experience! I would recommend this place to anyone who loves Sushi!

6/8/26 A visit to one of Scottsdale's trendy Restaurants…read more There has been allot of buzz around the Roko Akor, great marketing, Wagu dumpling, Flame seared Stakes, Seafood and Sushi offerings in an attractive Scottsdale resort area where both Arizona visitors and locals enjoy staycations for Golf and fun. It's well placed amounst popular resorts, endless choices of golf courses, high end shopping, Spas and other eateries. For our of state visitors it is located in an area that provides a great destination for conferences and vacation launching point to enjoy what Scottsdale has to offer. Parking 5/5 There is a great turn-about like drop off near the front door I took advantage of. Other semi private parking is located along the west and south in front and behind the restaurant. Ambiance 5/5++ After passing through the foyer, you're greeted by staff receptionists who quickly get your experience started. The restaurant opens up to a large open dining space that includes an impressive "baresk" wrap around serving counter which allows guests to experience and interact with the kitchen staff. Adjacent to the main dining area is a very trendy wraparound bar and a little more intimate lounge with tables for guest meetups, date nights, after business meetings or relax after playing 18 holes at a nearby course. Facing the bar is the wine cellar, a floor to ceiling long glass presentation of their collection. There is a separate special event room in the back for hosting private dinners with special event reservations. Tonight this room was reserved for Yelp's "Elite All-Stars" and hosted by the Roka-Akar and the wonderful Phoenix Yelp Community Manager (CM) Francheska J, I popped my head in to say hello to her and she was kind enough to give me some merch. Congratulations to Roka-Akor for launching this beautiful Resturant in Scottsdale and to Yelp and Francheska for putting on a great experience for your Elite All-Stars! Gent your trendy on my friends-SYOY!

Popped over to the bar before an event and appreciated Juju's kindness and service. So warm and…read morewelcoming! I enjoyed the tart grapefruit juice before dinner. I overheard a special on oysters so look forward to returning for that. Would love if they'd bring an NA bubbly in the future and consider bringing back the bar sushi omakase. It was my favorite choice on the menu! And Manager a Wesley is hands down one of the most special parts about this place. What a fun and charming personality! Fantastic staff who make you feel welcome!

The views and atmosphere at Orange Sky are absolutely beautiful--perfect for a special occasion…read more The food and service were both excellent and lived up to expectations. Unfortunately, the experience was disrupted by a large group of intoxicated golfers. There is a dress code, and had it been enforced, this situation may have been avoided. My husband and I were celebrating our 32nd wedding anniversary, and the group became extremely loud--yelling, using inappropriate language, and creating an uncomfortable environment. Management did try to handle the situation, but when the group was leaving, their behavior escalated. They were running around near our table, and when my 69-year-old husband (who uses a scooter and oxygen) spoke up, they became confrontational and appeared ready to start a fight. It was disappointing and honestly a bit unsettling. For a $200+ dinner, you expect a peaceful and upscale experience. While the restaurant itself is wonderful and the staff made an effort, this incident took away from what should have been a very special evening.

I really don't like leaving reviews like this, but at this price point, Orange Sky needs to do…read morebetter. We had a reservation for our friends birthday dinner at 5:30. This was all of our first time here and the experience started out great, but our main servers attitude really left a bad taste in our mouths. The older asian lady that greeted us at the elevator was PHENOMENAL. I wish I caught her name but she was bubbly and sweet, knew exactly which table we were and was hyping us up on the walk to our seat. Busboys were great but again, our main server could not have acted more rude and irritated towards us. I didn't catch her name and maybe she was having a bad day, but again - do better. Food selection is good. Entrees do not come with sides and the sides are family style. We all ordered some cocktails before dinner, and I got the grilled oysters with a filet and brussel sprouts for dinner. Food was good and maybe if our service wasn't so bad, I'd consider coming back. Views are phenomenal here for sunset and I truly appreciate the gal that was NOT our server that offered to take all of our pictures, what lighting, etc.. out on the balcony.

Yama Sushi was a great place to eat! It's all you can eat, and they have Deluxe and Premium…read moreoptions. I did the Deluxe because it had soooo many options that I honestly didn't need Premium. I was surprised that it included sashimi in that option and was super happy about it. The quality of the fish was great, especially for an AYCE location. Service was great and attentive. The only bummer is they have this A5 Wagyu nigiri that you can only get one per person at the table, and it was sooo good. I really wish they would let us have it a couple more times, but it is what it is! Overall, will definitely be going back. Also, side note, my friend said not all locations have AYCE all day, but the Scottsdale one does.

I was excited yet skeptical about this place and honestly it kind of lived up to my expectations…read more - Salmon Sashimi: buttery smooth and flavorful - Hamachi Sashimi: boring and tasted watery and bland - Salmon Skin: while a nice portion size (no rice, no sauce, no vegetables) and the skin had an awesome ratio of meat to skin, the skin was/is smoked so that flavor overpowered the salmon flavor I crave. I think if this skin wasn't smoked, I would 100% go back to Yama and try their hamachi kama, but I am such a NON FAN of smoked food, that I'm not sure I will ever go back. Sad day though because the salmon skin handroll portion size was on point!

Visiting in Arizona, Daughter craving poke bowl. Since we don't know the area, we went to Yelp our…read morenumber one resource for finding local spots in this place Met our search requirements. Gotta tell you, the place did not disappoint. Great value for the quality that you get. Everything looked fresh, the selection of size protein sauces is unbelievable! We ordered two bowls, miso soup, edamame. This spot is definitely a little hidden in treasure. The only downfall is limited seating inside. Service was exceptional, considering it's two man team Staff was helpful and courteous as well

Ok I just couldn't help but be a little hesitant when I read it was build your own sushi rolls for…read moreonly $11?! And that it was good? But I am pleasantly surprised it was actually amazinggg! Really fresh, good ingredients, nice ratio, sauce on the side for a sog free experience..it's nothing to look at aesthetic wise but the staff is very friendly and I will definitely be back for another burrito!

The sushi was freshly prepared and I was surprised that the fish was delicate. The sashimi was the…read moreoriginal Japanese kind and I felt like I had the same experience I had when I went to Osaka. The service and ambiance was exceptional and speedy. Refills without calling, tempura fried well without too much batter, and the simplicity of the rolls were excellent. tea ice cream

Nothing brings people together quite like the phrase, "Let's order one of everything," and that's…read morepretty much how our dinner went. We came here with a group of friends and turned the table into a sushi feast with an assortment of specialty rolls and appetizers. There wasn't a single plate that disappointed. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, beautifully prepared, and disappeared almost as quickly as it arrived. The service was equally impressive. Everyone was genuinely warm, welcoming, and attentive without being overbearing. Our server was friendly, checked on us often, and kept everything running smoothly even with our table constantly passing plates around and trying each other's food. The only thing that kept this from being a perfect five-star experience was the temperature inside the restaurant. It was hot...the kind of hot where everyone at the table was quietly fanning themselves with the menu and hoping the next roll came with a side of air conditioning. We all left joking that we got dinner and a sauna session. That said, the quality of the food and the hospitality easily made up for it. If you're looking for fresh sushi, flavorful dishes to share, and genuinely kind service, this spot is absolutely worth checking out. I'll definitely be back...hopefully when the A/C is working overtime as hard as the chefs are!

I think a 4-5 fits. We had a good experience…read more Arrived on a Thursday with a reservation for 440pm. We were sat right away with a group. Wasn't crowded at all for the dinner area but the bar was packed. They have happy hour. By 6 pm it was full and packed everywhere. Parking is plentiful. We did the chicken shrimp and the New York strip. The mushroom soup is very delicious, the salad dressing felt like it was missing something. The rice was phenomenal so yummy and full of flavor. I like their ginger seafood dipping sauce, but I absolutely cannot stand Dijon taste, and that's what they use for their meat, a mustard sauce. I really wish there was an alternative. The meat seemed to be cooked well and the steak to my boyfriend's liking, flavor was good. We got Lucky to try a sample of the Seabass and holy moly!!! literally melting butter in your mouth! Definitely regretful for our choices and next time we come in, it's Seabass all the way no fishy taste, again just melts in your mouth I wasn't in the mood for the pineapple Dole Ice Cream a bit sweet but definitely can be refreshing from the heat. I got their salmon sushi, and it was good and a decent cut (5$ each on happy hour) My boyfriend got their Japanese whiskey and he enjoyed it. He just said there was a lot of ice. There was one open seat at our table, and I couldn't imagine squeezing another person in. there was even a child sitting at our table and it still felt like we were on top of each other. Not much room at all with your drinks, appetizers, and dinner plates. The show the cook put on was fun and entertaining. Service was very friendly and attentive.

The Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos were perfect as a light dining snack. The wonton shell has a nice crunch…read more Needing more, we shared an "FWB" (Friend w Benefits) roll. Always a good option, as are the Chicken Gyoza steamed. Kasai packs in an event/celebration type crowd in the Japanese Steakhouse area. The separate bar area remains a dating and couples scene. Interesting to observe. Jack and the bartender team are top of the service game!

Guess I've never finished my review! ‍ I really like this…read moreplace for lunch, never been here outside of lunch time. They have good specials, good sushi & clean service. I've been coming for years, if I'm in the south Scottsdale area during lunch I always drop in here for a good deal. Obviously the price has gone up, you get multiple choices. I go with the 2 rolls & soup for $12 always hits the spot.

They have a robot!…read more I should start the review by mentioning that finding the entrance to the restaurant can be tricky. I was coming south on North Scottsdale road and turned in to a driveway right before the "Bei" sign on the building and ended up in an awkward narrow back alley behind the restaurant. The restaurant is in a strip mall with several other businesses and there is a common parking lot for all of them. I came here with my 5 year old son. He saw the pictures of the restaurant on reviews before we went and asked about the robot. We inquired when we were there and the robot can bring you your food upon request. I liked that they have lunch specials. The food was all very good. I ordered a matcha drink as well, which had a really good cold foam on top. The service was great. The servers were very nice and helpful. Ambiance - meh. It looks like a fast casual restaurant that has been around for a while.

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!

What I got: Spicy miso ramen with butter…read more Tonkatsu ramen with black garlic oil Takoyaki Beef bulgogi Veggie egg rolls Fried squid legs Pan fried gyoza Saki bomb Let's start off with the appetizers. We got a free thing of veggie eggrolls due to them miss hearing one of our friends and thought we ordered it. It was nothing special though it tasted like the typical frozen mushy type wasn't very good. Disappointed on the takoyaki I had just one small piece of octopus inside of it and it was just all batter. Probably some of the worst type I've had. The fried squid legs. Were good can't really mess that up unless you mess the batter up pretty badly lol the Gyoza was very fresh tasting and had the perfect amount of crunch for pan fried now the tonkatsu ramen not the best in az but it was good not oily broth more thicker nooodles more on the thinner side and the pork was tender and egg made to the perfect softness for that gooey inside the beef bulgogi plate combo was good you can't really mess up Bulgogi so it tasted like any other Bulgogi. I had definitely didn't expect it to be so small though especially with how much you're paying I pay for less for way more at other places and they give me a good amount of onions on the bottom this place I barely got any onions underneath, and it was just all burnt on the bottom. So half of my onions were just stuck to the bottom and I couldn't get them off. The side dishes, though these are some of my favorite side dishes I've had at a Korean spot in Arizona. Super sucks because I would only wanna come back for the kimchi side dishes, but didn't really enjoy the food to an extreme amount to justify driving 30 minutes back and price , some items are a bit pricey, but most of the items are priced at the same as other places I've been but you get way less I really did like their kimchi, though it really was some of the best but man so far and nothing I'd want from that menu entree wise so I think it's worth checking out but I can't justify coming back