We had a yummy and filling dinner at Shimogamo…read more It happened to be happy hour, so we enjoyed a handful of bites and bevs at a discount. Select cocktails and wines were $8, so we ordered the Bee's Knees and their seasonal white. Also on the happy hour menu was $8 shishito, $9 garlic dashi fries, $6 kashiwa (chicken skewer). The citrus roll seems to be a favorite, but I really enjoyed the Big 'N Spicy Roll. Dessert: def get the mango kakigori. Looking forward to going back to try more next time I'm in the valley.

For months, this location has been on a radar based on seeing various Yelp friends post about this…read morelocation. I was intrigued for both their sushi selection and their cocktail menu. I figured a Sunday afternoon would be calm, so I decided to pop in for a solo lunch. What I Ordered: - Yuzu Mule: The drink was delicious and refreshing, so I ordered a second one. Definitely order if I return as well. - Hamachi Lime Roll: This roll had an odd texture to me, and ultimately, I grabbed the rest to go as it was a little off putting to me. The flavor was decent though I found myself wishing there was more crunch with tempura flakes or panko bread crumbs on top. - Crazy Roll: The winner between the two rolls in terms of flavor and preference. Though, I wish this roll had the spicy mayo the other one had. I'd definitely order again and ask for a side of spicy mayo that I could add to the roll. Love the soy paper option! As for ambiance? I thought country music was an incredibly odd choice for this establishment hence the 4 stars versus 5 star review. I'd prefer more traditional Japanese music, or heck, even some J-Rock over American country music. I'm guessing Sunday afternoon is a slower time, so it was employee choice. Overall, I'd visit again when in the area and recommend to friends/family.

This place is so freaking good! So fresh and the staff are always super nice. Not to mention the…read moreprice of the rolls are priced so good! My favorite rolls that they have are Rock N Roll, Super California and the Arizona Roll.

My wife and I were looking on Yelp for a nearby casual sushi restaurant and found Sushi Rock &…read moreGrill. We walked in a weekday night and found the dining area quite small and full, except for their final open table next to the entrance. We took that spot and found out 'the hard way' they have those dastardly uncomfortable metal chairs. Not only is the seat firm and not cushioned, the bar that wraps around pinches in on your hip. We almost left but decided to tough it out. Our server was attentive and friendly and our order came out quite quickly. We ordered a few specialty rolls like their sweet potato roll, dragon roll and caterpillar roll. I also ordered a salmon sashimi. All of the rolls were well presented and best of all, tasty! It's not near the best sushi I've had, but it filled the craving we had. The wall murals and decor were simple but classy. We also noticed the noise level was good despite many people in a small space. Overall, this is a nice little neighborhood spot for sushi and worth a visit!

The food here was excellent and the portions were way bigger than I expected for the price. Our…read moreserver was great and really helped us figure out what to order since there were a lot of options on the menu. She was super attentive too and kept refilling our drinks throughout the meal. We tried a mix of specialty rolls and more basic rolls. Most of the specialty rolls were around $15 each, while the basic rolls were under $10. The spicy tuna rolls were especially good for the price because they were cheap, but still came out huge. Overall the portions were very generous and the prices weren't bad at all. I got the Hell Fire roll and it definitely lived up to the name. I handle spicy food really well and even for me this thing was extremely spicy. It was almost painfully hot, but honestly I kind of enjoyed the challenge, It was also really good besides just being spicy, so I'd definitely get it again. The inside also had a cool vibe with all the colorful lighting and it wasn't too busy when we went which was nice. Most of our sushi came out almost immediately. The fried rolls understandably took a little longer since they had to be made fresh. My only small complaint is I wish everything would of came out closer to the same time, because some of us already had food while we were still waiting on the fried rolls. Overall, really good food, huge portions, fair prices and great service, definitely a spot I'd come back to.

Edit my previous review: When i first came years ago, the…read moremenu was too ambitious and worked against the crew. Now the menu has been consolidated to mainly Japanese and Chinese fare and they've seemed to streamline their service efficiently. The food tasted great. They were so nice, and even offered my kids a refill of their lemonade on their way out. Decor is still incredible inside, great place for both a nice meal at reasonable price for value - these were the largest avacado rolls my kids have ever seen, which they loved the lunch there this time! Will be back soon!

If you make a reservation know that it is for the live teppenyaki area, I made a rsvp and waited…read morefor about 10 mns after checking in to which then I spoke with the hostess and she mentioned that for the regular tables it's just walk in, not rsvp. I didn't remember seeing that on the site. Overall it was very busy for a Wednesday evening but our waitress was amazing! I believe her name was Emmy, she was very welcoming and took our orders right away as well as checked in on us frequently. Food was fantastic! The lychee sake was very smooth one of my new faves! Mango tango roll is very good and has that hint of sweetness but not too overpowering.

Had a reservation for 15 on a Saturday - we opted for a 3:30pm time to beat the rush. Pretty…read morestandard experience at hibachi - you're paying for the show. My typical order is steak + shrimp, and double yum yum sauce. If it's someone's birthday, they have a lion's head you can wear, and they bring out a little dessert for everyone. Was packed when we left at 5pm, with every seat filled.

Incredible sushi! Affordable and well priced…read moreHUGE sized rolls! I couldn't believe it when I ordered them online. Fish quality is great too. Flavor is great. My new sushi spot!

Came here after a while, almost a year would say, they had a new revamped menu, the service seemed…read morea little rushed for afternoon and they had just opened so that was strange, given this has been the usual go to spot for couple of years now, wanted to try something different than the usual popcorn lobster etc...lets see a little more healthier. Was HIGHLY disappointed. Clearly this place isn't the best for sashimi. Ordered a sashimi and a healthier roll (rainbow roll). While the roll was good & fresh. The tuna sashimi was the exact opposite, it did not feel fresh at all and we had just taken one bite of the piece, almost like frozen and had a fishy smell and taste to it, that's something one would not clearly want to consume. I was super disappointed, thought would take it home and let it sit for a bit, but, was too skeptical and the smell got little stronger just 5-6 mins of a car ride back home and just had to get rid of it. Not sure if will go back again..

We went here for my birthday and I think the price was about right and the food is definitely above…read moreaverage. Their noodles are so good, my niece probably ate about three servings herself. The service was great and the robots were cool to watch. The kids loved it. I definitely want to go back!

I suppose some change is inevitable in our eating lives. I just hope Pakusan/ Fujisan or whatever…read moretheir name is doesn't change themselves out of business. Change # 1. Robotic food trolleys to table. Really nexessary? # 2 No more serve ur self buffet, hot or cold! Shell on salt & pepper shrimp, mussels in broth, crab , etc. # 3 Slices of fish on Nigiri are now thinner, pretty cheap @ss way to cut costs! Overall , food still pretty good overall, I do like the eel nigiri & eel roll. Last couple of places in this location went under, because their quality& value & cleanliness went south! Would hate to see that happen again.

everything was amazing! what we like:…read more -lollipop roll -spicy edamame -sake bombs -soju bombs -seared salmon -"roll with me" pricing was fair, flavors of the rolls were well balanced and intentional. drinks were reasonably priced. service was fast and polite, overall excellent. fresh. expertly served. anything you could ask for with decent sushi. run, don't walk.

This place is always clean and welcoming, and the service has been consistently great every time I…read morevisit. The staff is friendly, attentive, and make the whole experience enjoyable. They also have fantastic happy hour and lunch specials that make it easy to stop by more often without breaking the bank. I honestly come back again and again for the spicy edamame and the spicy tuna on crispy rice -- both are absolutely amazing and packed with flavor. The spicy tuna on crispy rice is perfectly done every time, with just the right crunch and spice, and the spicy edamame is seriously addictive. I've also tried the tempura, shrimp tempura roll, miso soup, and several other rolls, and everything I've ordered has been fresh and delicious. You can really tell they take pride in the quality of their food. It's quickly become one of my favorite sushi spots, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for great sushi, awesome specials, and consistently friendly service.

Food was cooked to our expectations and really good Service…read morewas exceptional, on the ball. not too crowded and we were able to talk to talk to each other without having to scream. We were seated immediately at our reservation time, which doesn't happen very often.

Hubby & I had dinner here last Friday night. We made a reservation. The earliest you can make it…read morefor is 5:00. We arrived a little early, so they told us we could sit at the bar & have a drink. We sat there for 15+ minutes & the girl getting things ready for the bar totally ignored us. Right before we were seated someone else took our drink order & said she'd bring them to the table. Hubby got a beer & I got a Tito's & cranberry juice. We ordered an appetizer. While we were waiting they sat another 4 with us. We all expected dinner & a "show", but none of us expected the show we got. One of the staff started screaming at another staff member. We had no idea what the female staff member was saying since her words were not in English. She was so loud & screaming in the bar area so the entire restaurant could hear her. A couple of staff members tried to claim her dow. This went on for several minutes. It was crazy. All us customers were silent & just looking at the girl screaming & yelling. The next thing we know, round two. It was unbelievable. What was even crazier was they didn't send the staff member home! No one came over & said a word. No one apologized or said anything. After all of this, they sat couple with us. Finally the chef came to the table. By this time it was 20 til 6:00. Hubby got the filet with fried rice. I got the shrimp with fried rice. The food was good. However, hubby's steak was over cooked. Thankfully, hubby told the chef he wanted to change the steak from medium to medium rare, or it would have been even more over cooked. I also watch all of the employees but one prepping the food without gloves. This used to be our go to place for, but now with all this issues this time, we will probably have to find a new place.

This is located in the San Tan Village Shopping Center, and boy is this place always packed! I…read morepulled in just a little before 5pm on a Wednesday in July, and it was still popping with people parking and walking around. You'd think summer would be a slower time, but it didn't phase this location or others in this shopping center. When walking in, one of my friend's had already grabbed us a table. This place was packed and we were sat in the back room. I'm glad we were as it was even loud in there. Happy Hour prices are great, but may come right at the start to avoid some of the crowds as the noise level was quite overwhelming at times. What We Ordered (pictured): - Korean Fried Chicken Bao Bun: My friend ordered this, and quickly snapped a photo as I found it an interesting special menu item. He seemed overall pleased, but he was surprised they are served like a taco. He didn't know the difference of bao bun versus xiaolongbao. - Dean Martini (Vodka + Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives): $7.95 on happy hour?! Be rude not to, and surprisingly good! Maybe SKYY Vodka is growing on me, though Belvedere or Double Cross remain my top choices for a dirty vodka martini. - Chuck Norris: $11.95 on happy hour, and I was after a roll with shrimp tempura. The lemon juice was so overpowering that I could only eat two bites, and gave to my friend to try and ultimately take home to her husband. Definitely not ordered again or recommend. - Me Soy Horny: $9.95 on happy hour and allowed me to try soy paper as a way to hold the roll together. After getting over the color as seaweed is just so iconic for a roll, I actually enjoyed the roll overall. I think this roll could be majorly elevated with spicy mayo. Ultimately, the sushi isn't spectacular from the two rolls I tried; but for the prices, I think they are overall good. I'd definitely return again on a weekday at start of happy hour to hopefully avoid the crowds. Even if just grabbing a martini and gambling on a different roll to try.

Blue Wasabi Host was kind! Although there was no formal seating, the bar was open and we were…read moregreeted to come through and take a seat. We were excited to eat at this establishment upon seeing the good reviews. We ordered two drinks: Mowie Wowie & Heated Passion. Both tasted very good. We ordered a good amount of food. Miso Soups + Pork Potstickers, Rolls, and Nigiri. The best ones, without a doubt, included Tropic Thunder & East LA Roll, and Daddy's Tuna Nigiri. There are citrus notes in each of these that almost make it feel like a ceviche. We did have some not so good options and those are: beef nigiri, the smoked salmon (I'll get to that one) and salmon nigiri. Although the nigiri was tasty, the portion of rice on each was too much for my personal taste. Each bite felt overpowered and hid the true flavor of the seafood. I also lost a bit of my appetite when I saw the smoked salmon nigiri, and the black spots. Although it is safe to eat, I would expect back of house to serve a salmon piece as if they were being served themselves. Other than that, my date and I had a good time. We would recommend this business, amidst the hit and misses.

Wow 20 bucks for lunch…read more 30 bucks for dinner. All you can eat. And not just sushi. Really good sushi. Made to order. And prompt waitress service as well. Other oriental dishes are included in this very fair price. It's part sports bar with many flat screens. And primo music round out a date-quality dining experience. You gotta try this place.

Easy parking, super friendly Hostess, clean & bright dining room with cool murals. The Restrooms…read more(Male was good) Wife said Females needed some work. Love the Ordering System, be prepared, food comes fast & sometimes the portion is more than u think- LOL. The Tempura Food was delicious, the Scallops were amazing. The Sushi was fresh, and the lunch specials Red Dragon Roll, Island ???, both were delicious. Lunch prices are very reasonable, and it is 5 hours later and still stuffed. Our waitress was very attentive & we never needed to ask for refills. Topped it off with Green Tea & Vanilla Ice-Cream.