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Sushi Friend

4.8 (510 reviews)
ModerateSushi Bars
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Lulu S.

Some of the freshest fish in the valley!! Highly recommend getting a platter/combo with sashimi! Don't forget the ube cheesecake and a beer! The staff was super friendly and even brought out complimentary chimichurri rice to everyone in the dining area, which I highly rec adding this to the menu!!! Definitely check them out if you love sushi!

Cali roll & sushi rolls
Allie R.

Best most fresh in Phoenix! Seared salmon roll & Cali bowl through and through. Great fast casual and to-go.

Isaias F.

After hearing great things about Sushi Friend, we decided to go check it out for ourselves. We went on a Saturday afternoon, but it wasn't overly busy. Upon arriving, you'll find limited parking at the front, but there's an entire lot in the back. Then, once you enter the restaurant, you go up to one of the two iPads and place your order. We ordered their signature roll platter, which includes a choice of 4 signature rolls. After ordering, you find a place to sit and wait for your name to be called. The staff were really friendly. Immediately after entering the building, the greeted us and offered to help if we had any questions. The sushi was good, but I must admit that it wasn't mind-blowing per se. It's a little pricey too - $65 for the platter. It's definitely worth a try, however. I have no complaints.

Spicy tuna roll and fire dragon roll
Geneva B.

So I usually don't like to give into hype for places, but this place is worth all the hype it gets! My husband and I were blown away by the freshness and high quality of the sushi. The rolls had such great combinations of flavor, and the nigiri melted in our mouths! Usually I like a lot of soy sauce but this sushi was so good the soy sauce brought down the flavors. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!

Seared salmon roll & kiro roll
Sheau Yien H.

I've been wanting to revisit Sushi Friend for a long time, and I finally did! Pricing is pretty standard, with most items ranging between $15-$17. This time, I tried the seared salmon, Kiro roll, and unagi don. The seared salmon is fairly classic and tastes well-balanced overall. The Kiro roll was refreshing, and I really liked how fresh the yellowtail tasted. It did lean a bit on the sour side for me. I'm not sure if there was a little too much vinegar in the rice The unagi don was savory, and the unagi sauce was slightly on the salty side for my taste. I usually prefer it a bit sweeter rather than salty, but again, that's just my personal preference. I also really like how they've expanded their seating!! It feels much more spacious compared to my visit a long time ago. There's a good amount of parking in the back, which is always a plus. The staff were friendly and welcoming as well. Overall, a solid spot with consistent quality. While a few flavors weren't exactly to my personal preference, I still enjoyed the experience and would come back again if I am in the area!

Combo W/ Seared Scallop, Fire Dragon Roll. Third roll is 6 piece unagi.
Travis C.

I do not say this lightly. This is hands down the best sushi in AZ and my personal favorite spot. The staff are all amazing and super helpful, a small hole in the wall neighborhood vibe. Incredibly fresh for being in the desert and they offer REAL wasabi! Which is a massive bonus for me. We got the specialty combo with the seared scallops and fire dragon roll. Both were perfection, incredible balance and blend of flavor, no need for additional sauce or anything extra. The scallops were seared perfectly and you could taste the quality of the ingredients. They really know their stuff here. Their unagi roll is hands down my favorite basic roll they offer. The only drawback is once you finish you just have to get more! Very casual seating, free water you can get yourself and they also have drink options available, no wait staff, but if they are not crazy they run the food out to you. Get there early because they have a ton of options that are not available all day due to demand. They do not load their rolls up on rice, everything is perfectly balanced and you can taste every ingredient in your rolls. Don't sleep on sushi friend if you are a sushi fan.

Seared salmon, sushislope, spicy yellowtail, spicy tuna
Claudine C.

We were so excited to try this place after hearing so many good things. We used their app to order before heading over. When we arrived, our order was ready! Such a seamless process and the food was packaged so nicely! The toro box (although a little pricey) was so good! The seared salmon was tasty. The sushislope didn't do it for me. The spicy yellowtail & tuna rolls were solid. Star of the show was the ube cheesecake. I should've ordered my own! Not the best sushi we've had but will we be back? Probably.

Katie H.

Such a great hidden gym in central Phoenix. If you like sushi you have to try sushi friend. The reviews don't lie, they serve great sushi!

Brianna S.

I LOVE sushi friend. The sushi is so good and I think the value is excellent. All the rolls I've tried are delicious. Service is neutral. We picked up this last time and I told them we were there for a pickup and they opened the fridge for me to grab my sushi. I'm used to them handing it to me and I was just thinking should I be reaching in here? What if I grab the wrong one by mistake. However, all was good. Since they expanded we actually ate there this time. I would say it is a little dark in there where we sat farther from the window but hey I love the wall art and the sushi is fantastic.

3 different sushi rolls
George E.

Lots of buzz over a hot new sushi spot on Central Avenue in Phoenix. Sushi Friend has a new approach to sushi. A small and very tight restaurant located in N. Central Phoenix. Ordering is limited to a kiosk and photos on a computer screen. One orders and waits for the sushi to go or plastic trays filled with sushi to enjoy in a limited seating area. 8 out of 10 orders here are take-out. The take-out business volume is impressive. We ordered three rolls. Fire Dragon Roll with unagi, crab mix, cucumber, spicey tuna and unagi sauce ( spicey, fresh, little bite and decent flavor). AZ roll with spicey crab mix. cucumber, takwan, and scallions (spicey, flavor packed and again very fresh). Sushi Slope Roll with spicey bigey tuna, jicama, salmon, avacado and furikake (again spicey, good crisp bite, nicely melded taste). Service is relatively quick, good flavor, unique combinations with very fresh rolls. The goal here is good food with large platters or combo plates and monster take-out service. It did not meet my expectations with regard to a sit-down relaxing service. It purposely is a grab and go establishment with good quality food. Sushi Friend is pushing the envelope on take out sushi with huge volume, yet good fresh sushi. Unfortunately, it is not in my wheel-house for a night out of dining. If you are hosting a large dinner party or get-together, order a tasty tray of sushi from Sushi Friend rather than a high dollar grocery store. You will be pleasantly surprised.

Seared Salmon Roll, Scallop Dyno Roll, Fire Dragon Roll, Sushislope Roll
Patrick L.

The best takeout sushi I've gotten in the Valley! I ordered the 4 Specialty Roll Platter for 65$ and chose the Seared Salmon Roll, Scallop Dyno Roll, Fire Dragon Roll, Sushislope Roll. I'd rank the Scallop roll as best, Salmon 2nd, Fire 3rd, and Sushislope 4th. Every roll definitely gets you a complete bite of good quality protein and filling combination. You have to get the 30$ Sashimi bowl that comes with 11 pieces of sashimi and your choice of rice or salad bowl underneath. Great sushi without the fishy smell, great flavor combos, and friendly staff that keep the flow going during any hour of service.

Sushi Platter
Destiny M.

The best sushi in AZ! Never ever disappoints when I drop in. My fav rolls are the Kiro Roll, Tuna Serrano, and anything with Toro! The Ube Cheesecake is also a must try!

Front entrance
Moop And Foop S.

The standard for all sushi in the state. You start by ordering from an iPad up front with a total view of the kitchen and all the fresh sushi creations being made. Not one roll or item on the menu is lacking! We went when they were out of Toro but can't wait to return to try that. The fresh wasabi and hand rolls are some of the best we've tasted as well as all the speciality rolls. Owner included a free Ube Cheesecake at the end which was incredible as well! Overall best sushi we've had so far, 10/10

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Ask the Community - Sushi Friend

Can you show me a menu for sushi friend?

Hi! There’s an online menu on our website. If and when the online has been turned off with volume, there’s an offline menu listed. And let me know if you have any other questions.

Do they always have Toro? I see it in reviews but not on their website.

Every time we went in they had it. Best bet is to call ahead and ask if you're concerned. They are so friendly.

Do they have ayce?

This is not AYCE

I want to pick up an order around 2:30pm on Sept 16, can I place an advance order and choose a pickup time? 1st time ordering

Hi. You can place it early as today at noon and set a pick up time for 2:30.

Is their a happy hour offered?

Pretty sure there is not :)

Is there a time you recommend coming/not coming in order to get a seat? Or how long is the typical wait time?

I’d recommend between 2-4pm. There has been an immediate rush from open and a rush starting around 4-4:30. Typical wait time on a non rush hour is about 15-20 minutes depending on the size of your order.

Do they have anything for a seven year-old boy who is not into sushi? Teriyaki? Anything? I've tried calling several times but they obviously never, ever, answer the phone. Food is supposedly great, but the restaurant operation is a fail.

No. Go to Panda Express with your 7 year old. They are small, don't take phone orders and serve sushi

Which rolls can be prepared gluten-free?

My understanding is that all of their rolls can be made gluten-free!

Do you use real crab or imitation?

We have imitation crab.

Do u serve beer and Saki?

We have beer and sake now. :)

Do you guys Deliver?

Hello. We do not.

Do you serve alcohol?

No alcohol is served here.

Is this take out only?

Nope. We are small, but we do have dine in.

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Kodo Sushi Sake

Kodo Sushi Sake

4.7(1.4k reviews)
10.9 mi
•$$

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!

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Kodo Sushi Sake - Chewbacca Roll

Chewbacca Roll

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Arizona Roll

Zu Izakaya

Zu Izakaya

4.5(1.9k reviews)
11.4 mi
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Locally owned & operated
Sports on TV

* Food: Rated 10 out of 10 for high quality * Ambience: Calm…read moreand relaxing, great for a chill time * Service: Friendly and efficient staff.

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.

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Zu Izakaya
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Zu Izakaya - Izakaya dinner

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Junn All You Can Eat Sushi

Junn All You Can Eat Sushi

4.0(1.2k reviews)
14.0 mi
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Came here as a party of 5 during their "Happy Hour" from 3-5p for $29.99 per person. It was a…read moreThursday evening so it was not very busy at all. Got seated right away and service was on point. They even have a little robo-server delivering some dishes. Food: 4-stars - I really enjoyed the carpaccio options they had as well as the shrimp tempura. However, the gyoza was double or triple fried and tasted horribly. Can't believe they actually served it like that to their paid customers to be honest. And the agedashi tofu was not fried at all so it was completely mushy which is not how I expected it. Other than that, the other dishes/options were pretty good. Definitely ate more than my price of admission - worth it! Ambiance was nice, bright and clean looking. Would definitely come back and recommend if you're a sushi lover!

Craving sushi so we came here since our usual place is closed on Sunday. Thought I try another…read moreAYCE sushi place. Place was little busy for early Sunday dinner. Got sat pretty quick and staffs were friendly. AYCE price for dinner is $34.98 lunch is $26.98. Typical rules, 2 hours, eat what you order and dishes per order. Ordered miso soup, seaweed salad, vegetable tempura and few other sushi. Tempura was tasty and piping hot. Miso soup was also pretty good along with seaweed salad. I like that Salmon roe sushi was bite size small. Over all the sushi weren't bad but the rice was bit on the sat around /undercooked on some part of the rice. Over all fish was OK on the quality but you get what you pay for. I did not try some of the other side menu items due to not being able to over stuff myself like I used to. If you are in the area and want to stuff yourself with not to bad sushi this place might work. I personally would not come back for the quality and price for the food.

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Junn All You Can Eat Sushi - Our new decor in the main dining area

Our new decor in the main dining area

Junn All You Can Eat Sushi - Krabby Roll, Seared Salmon, and Salmon and Jalapeno Hamachi Carpaccio

Krabby Roll, Seared Salmon, and Salmon and Jalapeno Hamachi Carpaccio

Junn All You Can Eat Sushi - Salmon and Jalapeno Hamachi Carpaccio

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Sake Haus - Kyuubi Roll

Sake Haus

4.4(309 reviews)
7.2 mi
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Locally owned & operated
Private events

Our plan was to have dinner at Pedal Haus before an event, but our plan quickly changed. The…read morebrewery was packed with people watching the last game of the NBA finals AND the World Cup. We shifted gears and went next door to Sake Haus, and I'm so glad we did! Everything was spectacular! First of all--BEST edamame I've ever had! That tallow really adds a richness! And the gyoza had just the right amount of kick to them. We had both the hamachi crudo and the halibut crudo. They were both delicious, but the hamachi was the standout. Hamachi is usually a little too fishy for me, but this just melted in my mouth and left me wanting more. We also had one of the specials, the 808 roll. It was topped with poke, and we would not let them take the plate until we'd scooped up every little morsel! Cocktails and service were excellent as well. We definitely ended up with a pricier meal than what we'd planned next door, but it was totally worth it! I wish I'd taken pics of the beautifully plated dishes, but I was too just eating!

I was dying for sushi and this place looked promising. A few things to preface this review: 1) I…read morelove sushi and I typically steer clear of sushi in the desert for obvious reasons. 2) I lean towards sashimi and high quality fish. The service- pretty poor. I was sat in the bar at the back but I basically sat there for a good 5 minutes and nothing. I went back up front and asked to sit at the bar and it was still pretty inattentive, especially considering no one else was even seated in the front room at the time. Never got my water refilled, had to flag them down to put in more food, that sorta thing. The vibes- thought the bar was pretty lit and is prob pretty fun during HH. The food- overpriced for what you get and portion size while the fish and flavors being a smidge above average. I left still hungry after getting the gold omakase, bad and buri roll, and hamachi crudo. The hamachi was the best part of the meal but I'd still expect at least 5 pieces for the price. Anyways, this spot will hit the spot if you have a sushi craving. I can't vouch for the drinks but I assume it more than checks the box in that regard judging by the menu, selection, and vibe. But know that you're in for some trade offs imo.

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Hai Melon Highball

Sake Haus - PYT Chef's Special

PYT Chef's Special

Sake Haus - Atmosphere at Sake Haus

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Atmosphere at Sake Haus

Sushiholic Arcadia - A three roll lunch special plus Arizona Roll (also on lunch menu)

Sushiholic Arcadia

4.4(1.4k reviews)
5.9 mi
•$$

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...

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Sushiholic Arcadia - 6 busy sushi man's

6 busy sushi man's

Sushiholic Arcadia - Climax roll, Katsu Lunch Special; Philly roll, spicy tuna, and yellowtail roll. The Climax roll was brought out first which was ironic.

Climax roll, Katsu Lunch Special; Philly roll, spicy tuna, and yellowtail roll. The Climax roll was brought out first which was ironic.

Sushiholic Arcadia - Miso Soup, salad and Ice tea

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Miso Soup, salad and Ice tea

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