sushi was amazing!! service was great. environment was fantastic. will come back againread more

The food was beyond exceptional! It was a good sign to see people lined up before it opened…read more Luckily we got there ahead of time and got on the list... otherwise we would have been waiting a while! The ambiance is laid back and very chill. Nice set up... only wish they had more tables. Service was great especially with it being packed all at once! Will definitely be back!!

I haven't had sushi in a while, so I suggested this spot to meet up with my boba sistah. We got…read morethere a few minutes after they opened at 11am and had the place to ourselves. They have a table or two outside but they're not setup for outdoor seating, fyi. The restaurant is nicely decorated and dark, which took some getting used to. We were greeted warmly and chose a booth towards the right. I had noticed their lunch specials offered M-F 11-2pm so we both ordered from that menu. I got the L/Cali+Shrimp Tempura Combo: California Roll (Half Size), Shrimp Tempura Roll (Half Size), Gyoga(3PCS), Miso Soup. My companion got the L/Rainbow+Dynamite Combo: Rainbow Roll (Half Size), Dynamite Roll (Half Size), 2PCS Nigiri (Chef Choice), Miso Soup. Our soups were brought out pretty quickly and our food not long after. For the price point ($12) and quantity, my lunch special was definitely worth it. It came with 10 California rolls, 5 shrimp tempura rolls, and 3 gyozas. I was pleased to see their gyozas have chicken in them, usually they have pork so I can't eat them. I love their purple rice - so unique. I don't think I'd tried it before and it was good. All of the items I tried were fresh and flavorful. Service was great and I was surprised it wasn't busier during their lunch hour. Maybe later on or dinner gets more of a crowd. I'm glad we tried out this spot and I'd love to come back!

Mediocre but I'd be willing to try it again now that I know what I'm getting into…read more The salmon sashimi I ordered was spot on, and really good. 8 slices for $15 is also the best pricing I have found in all of Scottsdale. I also ordered salmon skin and here is where the star deduction came into play. The salmon skin was served to me the way I asked - no rice, no sauce, no vegetables - BUT, it was burnt. So if I do go back, I would probably request them NOT to cook it so long. I ordered my husband a spicy tuna roll and a spicy salmon roll to go. He said the spicy tuna was good but the spicy salmon wasn't - it was as if the salmon quality that was used was poor.

It's rare to find a restaurant that delivers a unique and exquisite dining experience like Roka…read moreAkur. We love this place and we have made it one of our top choices for celebrating special occasions and special date nights. We love the creative menu, warm ambience, and impeccable service. The food is freshly prepared and the menu offers so many choices that suit every pallet. Creative Japanese authentic flavors and an impressive wine and Japanese whisky selection. Our waiter, Nathan, was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, offered great suggestions and made excellent recommendations. Above all, he and the team were very attentive without being overbearing . Plates were cleared as soon as we were done, water glasses filled. The ambiance is warm and inviting and good for date night and large group gatherings. Even though they had a packed house on Saturday, the noise level was moderate.

This review is for the online ordering system, which is simply terrible. For me it went through…read moreUber Eats, even though I was picking it up. I was immediately charged but given no order number or confirmation. As this was highly unusual I called the restaurant -- no record of my order. I was assured by all involved that it was cancelled. Meanwhile an hour later I am texted that my order was completed. It has taken me many hours of texts and chats with uber/amex to get refunded on this ghost order, so... Just call it in, or better yet, eat there. The food and service are lovely, ordering online IS NOT.

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.

Orange Sky... kinda reminds you of Arizona sunsets huh? Located on the rooftop of Talking Stick…read moreResort & Casino, this rooftop bar and restaurant is easy to miss, but you should definitely seek it out. Talking Stick has a spacious free parking lot. After entering the casino, you'll see some elevators close to the Cultural Center. Take them to the top and you'll be in for a treat. Ambiance (5/5): It doesn't get much better than this. When you exit the elevators, you'll be in the spacious bar area. If you're looking for drinks, you can sit at the bar or the comfortable seating that surrounds the bar. Don't sit for too long though because there's a little outdoor deck close to the elevators where you can see nice views of Scottsdale and Phoenix. Move toward the back and you'll find the sit-down restaurant and patio area. On the patio, you'll see those same scenic views. There's even an area with 10 or so semi-circle booths that face the windows (and those views I mentioned). Definitely a romantic, date night type of spot. Service (3.5/5): The service hasn't been bad the two times I've stopped by, just a bit slow. There was one bartender both times I visited. The second time, he must have gone to the bathroom or something because I waited 10 minutes or so to order a drink. That's the downside of only having one bartender working. Food (N/A): I've only had drinks the two times I've visited, but I have perused the menu and it looks interesting. It's upscale, think of it as the menu you'd typically see at a steakhouse with some flair. What type of flair, you ask? Exotic game. We're talking things like ostrich fillets. If you're the adventurous type, all of this should pique your interest. If you're not, there's a lot of "regular stuff" on the menu too. Drinks (4/5): Orange Sky has an interesting list of craft cocktails. I've tried two different cocktails and they were both solid. I was impressed with the unique blend of ingredients. They're a bit pricey, but well done and boozy (always a plus in my book). Outside of cocktails, they have a full bar so beer, wine, liquor, etc. That ostrich fillet is on my mind. I'll have to try it on my next visit.

Good value for the price. The carpaccio are all yummy! Christine is super attentive, checking…read morefrequently to see if ready for new orders. Highly recommended!

New favorite! Yama…read moreSushi & Asian Cuisine is wonderful! The sushi, gyoza, and edamame were top notch. Nigiri and various rolls were fantastic, served quickly, great presentation, and overall excellent quality. The service was stellar. Our waiter, John, went above and beyond to offer us extra sauces and provided helpful recommendations and "to-go" refills for our soft drinks. The atmosphere was great and the restaurant was clean and nicely appointed. Pricing was surprisingly modest in this exclusive Scottsdale locale, and they also offer an "all you can eat" special for about $39 which is an excellent value given the high food quality. Sorry no pictures this time. 10/10 - no notes. We plan to return again soon.

I am so glad I came across this gem! A fast casual spot offering fresh, made to order, customizable…read morepoke bowls and sushi burritos - Say less! I was looking for a quick bite, ideally in the poke realm, and found myself not too far from Pick N' Roll with its great reviews, It felt like the obvious choice. It a larger outdoor complex, but still offering outdoor and inside seating. Everything is clearly marked and super easy. You snag your sheet, write your name, select which you want bowl vs burrito and off you go. I opted for the burrito and stuffed that bad boy, everything is basically included. You can add all the toppings and sauces you want and it comes with one scoop of protein for $9.75. You can add avocado for .75 cents and an extra scoop of tuna for under 3 dollars, which I did. The took my order and went and made it promptly. I had it in hand in a few minutes, paid and off I was. I took it for takeout and overall was super impressed. For the price point, the value was great and it was just overall delicious, fresh and filling. I will definitely be returning and definitely under why they are loved on Yelp!

Decent poke and sushi option for the area. Portions are not overly large like other poke places in…read morethe area, but still filling. They used purple rice for the sushi, which was interesting. Service was decent and inside is very casual with a few tables.

My wife and a friend had a great lunch experience here so she suggested we go. This week we did and…read morewill definitely return regularly. We prefer sitting at the sushi bar where we can watch each order being prepared and served. More, so we can chat with the outstanding chefs and learn about what they suggest. Highly recommend this experience for others. We first ordered the large sashimi special and will again next time. Each bite was perfectly fresh and beautifully served. As my wife correctly says, one eats with their eyes first. So accurate! Their presentation is unequaled. A chef recommended their jazz roll based on our first order. Holy cow was he right. The jazz roll is yellowtail, avocado, ahi and spicy tuna topped with sliced jalapeño and cilantro sprouts. Incredible flavor explosion in each unique bite! TIP: splurge on the fresh wasabi especially if you've never tried it! You likely won't eat the paste (although nothing wrong with it) next time. Add a dollop atop each bite, then dip it briefly in soy sauce. Great atmosphere and service, ultra clean and an all around enjoyable experience. We'll return regularly.

Who knew a random conversation at Costco would lead me to this chic Japanese restaurant? I was…read morestanding in line at Costco recently and craving sushi. I chatted with the woman in front of me who recommended Yasuo. I was surprised by the ambiance. It looked like it should be uptown in a trendy area. The restaurant was clean and elegant... not garishly decorated. I would bring a date here. The service was exceptional. The waiters and waitresses were attentive and friendly. The food was delicious. The sushi melted in my mouth with just the right portion. It satisfied my craving. I will come again.

Wow!! What an incredible experience we had at Kasai Scottsdale…read more This place has a very luxurious feel and the service is top notch. We came in for a birthday party & got one of the Teppanyaki tables. Our waiter was awesome & the Chef for the table was well suited for the job! He was so fun and cracked a lot of jokes that everyone enjoyed. He kept everyone engaged throughout the entire experience. He made everyone at the table catch rice in their mouths- even if it took 5-6 tries per person The food was delicious - the portions were on point. The prices were fair. It's on expensive side, but part of the cost is definitely for the experience, which is well worth it. All in all, everyone had an amazing time. This is the perfect place to come with a group to share some laughs and create a memory that nobody will forget. It is so fun to see your meal cooked right before your eyes & interact with the chef throughout. I've been to similar places in the past & none of them compare to Kasai! We will definitely be back!

Food was fantastic. The passion fruit martini was 10/10, perfect amount of sweet and tart. Our chef…read morewas so fun and kind and the steak was super yummy. The price was confusing. $30 service charge?? And that's not inclusive of tip? Our total bill was $178 so that would be a 16% service charge which is insane. Usually service charges are a few percent to help cover small costs like cc processing, to-go packaging, things like that. So then on top of that I had to tip of course as I don't want to not give the chef nothing. Just seems a bit extreme. Everything is already on the expensive side which is fine as it's a nice restaurant but the additional service charge was too much. Also the percentage options were incorrect. The amount it told me to tip to make it 18% was actually 26%. Probably an issue with their POS and not them but seems like a money grab and something they should prioritize fixing.

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.

We were invited to Bei Sushi by a friend of mine who set very high expectations for the place. The…read morelocation is located in a strip mall with lots of parking. We were very sceptical at first but the recommendation was spot on. We were seated right away and our server Bela approached immediately. She was very friendly and went down the menu telling us all about the specials and her recommendations. We needed no recommendations because we were there for one thing the Bei special. The special was an assortment of various rolls assembled beautifully making each piece stand out. The first bite was divine and as we worked around the ring of rolls they got better and better. The sauces brought perfect harmony and complemented the fish. The sushi was incredibly fresh not having the fishy order lingering. The rolls melted in your mouth like butter leaving you satisfied. It was so good we placed a second order. Bela stopped by frequently checking on us and also telling us about the restaurant and the area and provided a friendly atmosphere that you do not often get in northern Midwest. The Spider Roll was very good except for the sauce on top that did not suite our palate but after removing the sauce it was fantastic. The Hot Mama Roll was also amazing. The flavors went well with the Yuki Mango Nigori Sake. We also tried some of their beers and spent a while catching up. Belas service was second to none and made this reunion fabulous. The sushi at Bei was better than 95% of our sushi restaurants in my state and the price was very good. They also have a cute cat robot that delivers food! Thank you Bela we hope to come back again on our next trip to Arizona to try more food.

Came in for lunch and it was good! Shio Ramen & Crudo is the sister restaurant to Sushiholic, which…read moreis 2 doors down. I like the interior decor of Shio with cute cartoon cats slurping noodles and interesting looking wood panels on the ceilings and walls. On Friday around 1:45pm it wasn't busy at all. The staff were all friendly, and food came out right away. The lunch special essentially is a discounted price bowl of ramen from $17 to $13 and some additional sushi options at $4 (limit 1). We opted to try 2 different types of ramen so we could share-- Tonkatsu and Spicy Miso. Both solid flavors and my main gripe is that for some reason my tonkatsu bowl used a different type of ramen noodle that was thinner and less chewy than the Spicy Miso. I liked those noodles better. The pork that comes with the ramen is delicious! Rainbow roll was good and I probably didn't need to order the tootsie roll, as it was essentially a rainbow roll minus the fish on top. We tried the green Matcha IPA from Kyoto for fun and because we love Kyoto, it was pretty good. I'd come back on happy hour to try other items and have a drink.

Ramen cravings = handled. Shio Ramen & Crudo brings a…read moremodern, stylish vibe with seriously good food. Their tonkotsu broth is rich, creamy, and full of depth without being heavy, you can tell it's crafted with care. We ordered a little bit of everything to try: Edamame, Pan-fried gyoza, Chicken karaage, Tonkotsu ramen Everything hit. Flavorful, fresh, and satisfying. The space is clean, modern, and has a fun, themed vibe that makes it even better. The service was very good to keep us (15 of us) happy and fed!