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    Ugly Tuna Sushi

    4.4 (520 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Saba roll, phoenix roll and surprise roll
    Christina N.

    This place has the best rolls in town. The fish is incredibly fresh, the flavors are amazing, and the prices are very reasonable. The rolls we got are Saba roll, phoenix roll and surprise roll

    Keira

    The food was spectacular and so good, our server was Naomi and she was so sweet and kept checking on us! The place was great, super clean and it had music playing in the background. Overall, the restaurant was great and I recommend.

    David L.

    Saw this location through a search and tried it out. We went for lunch. Not to crowded on a weekday. We were seated right away. My wife got a bento box with pork. It was good. I got the Chirashi sushi. The sushi was fresh and I liked I liked it. Important to have fresh fish. I would come here again.

    Specials
    Lexi M.

    This is a tradition for the work team to come here when we are all in the surprise AZ area. The octopus salad here is always amazing and is a must try! Their make rolls are always delicious, but always check their specials. They create special rolls every week that pack a ton of flavor. They have alcoholic beverages, a great menu and delicious food. What more can you ask for?

    Beau B.

    My team member suggested sushi, and upon googling on Yelp, we stumbled upon Ugly Tuna Sushi - because who wouldn't want to try a restaurant with a name that sounds like a dare? Luckily, it was close by, parking was a breeze, and the interior was, well, not exactly glamorous. We were seated faster than you can say 'sushi lover'. Our waitress was cute and friendly. We kicked things off with the soft-shell crab appetizer, and I went for the noodles with pork belly. The whole experience was a blast, and the service was spot on.

    Phoenix roll
    Corinna M.

    My son had a competition in the area so we decided to check this place out instead of eating at a chain fast food place. Right when you enter, the staff is friendly and seated us right away. Typical booth seating or sushi bar options. We had a variety of items by doing the platter option and all the food was delicious. My sashimi tasted very fresh and they serve thick slices and a huge portion with each piece. Our server was very attentive and checked on us often for drink refills. She was so hospitable and sweet. I listened to her explaining the menu to the table next to us and she was so patient with all their questions so they could find the right thing to order. Great job!

    Jenn T.

    Been wanting to check out this place over a year and never got around to it.. Hubby and i finally went to check it out and Wow so glad we did!!! Restaurant wasn't busy a few customers here and there, noticed quite a few To Go Orders though! We were quickly greeted with a friendly smile and seated right away. Establishment was clean and tables were not sticky. We ordered a few rolls and shared a bowl of Udon and everything tasted perfectly Prices were reasonable and food was fresh!!! Definitely will be returning. Keep up the amazing service guys

    Kid's Meal Bento Box
    E O.

    First time at this restaurant and was thoroughly impressed. You can tell that the fish is fresh and the quality has not been compromised. We tried the special- Hokkaido Scallop, which was AMAZING! We have never tried anything like it. Another favorite was the Uni & the Tuna Tataki Roll. Our kids loved their kid's meal bento box! Came in a cute box with a cover. Service was amazing, food was even better, the ambiance was very hip & we will definitely be back.

    Toro and 21. Tuna Tataki Specialty Roll
    Marcus A.

    The best sushi in Surprise and the owner, Daniel and his entire team are awesome!! Such kind people!

    Rachelle C.

    Tried for lunch while in town visiting family. The restaurant was clean and the waitress was super nice and accommodating. We got the garlic edamame for an appetizer which was very good in garlic flavor. Then we split a few rolls for the meal. Pricing was decent per roll. I would def come back if in town again.

    Chicken Teriyaki Bento
    Glow S.

    This place is really good! It's always a great place for sushi! This time I had the bento box my favorite is the spicy California roll and their chicken teriyaki

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    Best sushi around! No other place I've tried even comes close. Everything was absolutely delicious and so fresh!

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    Great sushi. Service was polite and prompt. Don't pass this place up because it is really on point and authentic

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    Excellent service and the fish is fresh tasting. They do a nice char on their teriyaki. This is one of our favorite places.

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    7 months ago

    Great prices, great sushi, quick and friendly service, and good vibes- can't wait to come back!

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    Ask the Community - Ugly Tuna Sushi

    Do you offer curbside pickup?

    No, but u can walk in and pick up. I've done so twice. Masks are required as well as there is hand sanitizer by register when u pick up.

    Do they have vegan options?

    Cucumber salad, Edamame, Agedashi Tofu, Shishito Pepper, Vegetable Tempura, Green Salad, Acocado Mango Salad, Tofu Salad, Seaweed Salas. Many choices. Check the menu!

    Any chance they have manatee steaks?

    Yes, with black rhino sauce.

    Are there any keto sushi options available other than just sashimi?

    I think they have some rice free sushi rolls! If not, the chef is creative and would make one! He has for us in the past! 😁

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    Real Thai & Sushi - AZ roll

    Real Thai & Sushi

    4.3(122 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    This was our first time going, and wow am I impressed!! I'm very picky with Thai food and had not…read morefound anything in Arizona that I liked after moving here a couple years ago. I got the Pad Sew Ew and it was delicious!! The basil and garlic flavor was strong just how I like it! My husband got the beef lo mein and he really enjoyed it! The service was great and the servers were very friendly. I think I just found my new favorite Thai place and I don't have to go far we will definitely be returning

    I recently came here with my uncle to enjoy some sushi and Thai curry. In the west valley of…read morePhoenix in the City of Surprise, finding either of these food items is limited. This place seemed like our best bet. Since this time of year is busy in AZ with so many snowbirds, I booked a reservation through the online portal. It didn't end up being necessary. We were seated right away and never asked about our reservation. The restaurant is located in a strip mall. From the parking lot, it looks small and more like a fast food place, but it is actually looks double the size once you get inside. It has a nice sit-down ambience with new, clean, and somewhat rigid booths. Straight posture was definitely encouraged here in these upright seats. Although it does seem like a lot of people might order items to go, we were shielded from any traffic while eating. To start, we shared some sushi rolls. The spicy salmon was nice, but I really liked the sweetness of the unagi eel roll. They were a little sloppy in preparation, but this didn't impact the flavor. Each plate came with 8 pieces of sushi, some sliced ginger, and a small ball of wasabi. My uncle asked for an additional plate of wasabi and the server delivered it, but he commented on how they usually end up throwing it away because most people don't eat much of the green ball of fire. The table had a container of disposable chopsticks as well as two types of soy sauce. I was delighted to find the 50% less sodium variety with the green label. small plates with one paper napkin each were part of the setup. We had to ask our server for more napkins after my husband splatter soy sauce all over himself. The server brought just two more. It really wasn't enough to fix the 101-dalmatian spots he had acquired from the black soy splattered all over his white jacket. We also ordered curry. My uncle indulged in the pumpkin curry with shrimp. The bowl was massive - much bigger than mine. I had the red curry with tofu. It was beautifully presented with perfectly formed cubes of extra firm tofu lined up in the yellow soup. There was also bright red strips of bell pepper adding a pop of contrasting color. Unfortunately it didn't seem like my curry was well blended. It was as if they added cold coconut milk to a hot pan and it possibly heated up too fast causing it to separate and slightly curdle. Despite this, it still tasted good. I did have some trouble with the large size of tofu and the length of the bell pepper strips. I wish both had been just a tad bit smaller to fit in my mouth. I only had a spoon, so cutting the pieces wasn't an option. To go, I ordered the spicy green beans with shrimp to take home to my mom. She enjoyed two meals out of it. The shrimp was large and plump. Plus there was no shell or tail to pull off making it much easier and more pleasant to eat. Our bill came out to just over $100 with iced tea and sake added to the above. It seemed reasonable for the five plates we ordered. We had come during happy hour where certain items are a dollar cheaper, but I don't think we ended up ordering off that discounted menu. All and all, it was a decent meal and experience. I might come back here because of the convenient location and the availability of both sushi and Thai curry on the menu.

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    Real Thai & Sushi - Inside fish tank

    Inside fish tank

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    Poke Stack

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    Uni Sushi - happy hour

    Uni Sushi

    3.9(484 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Uni Sushi & Steak is located in the City if Surprise. It's a stand alone restaurant in a shopping…read morecomplex near Walmart and Home Depot. There is a lot of free parking directly in front of the restaurant. There is no outdoor seating, but the space inside is very large. Booths line all of the walls and tables fill the center section of the floor. The back wall has a sushi counter where a sushi chef puts together orders when placed. In one corner of the restaurant is a full service bar. They have specialty cocktails available and they are a few dollars less during happy hour from 3:00 pm to closing. We tried the Blossomtini and the Lychee Martini. Both were quite sweet. The Blossomtini was made with Grand Marnier, triple sec, sake, cranberry juice and lime juice. My mom loved it. The Lychee Martini had vodka, like juice, lychee liquor, and vermouth. My uncle said it was much too sweet for him. I had sweet iced tea. The waitress was great about bringing me a refill before I ran out, and she even offered to make me one to take on the road. Our waitress was very patient with us. It took us some time to make up our mind when deciding what to order. She checked in with us regularly, but gave us plenty of space so that we didn't feel pressured. My uncle and mom wanted spicy sauce, so she brought a small dish of Siracha sauce. Also, our sushi rolls came with golf ball sized wasabi on each plate. She took good care of us. The menu has a variety of sushi choices, but you can also find things for those who don't like fish like ramen and chicken teriyaki. For our appetizers, we had an order of fried calamari and miso soup. My mom isn't into sushi, so she ordered the shrimp and mixed vegetable tempura. It was so light and delicious! She also tried the firecracker with tuna stuffed into half a jalapeño. Unfortunately, it was not spicy at all, but it was flavorful. My uncle and I ordered unagi rolls, spicy tuna rolls, and salmon sushi. It was a lot of food. We were absolutely stuffed. The price tag was about $110...reasonable for three people who were pleasantly full and enjoyed our dining experience.

    Stopped in for lunch at Uni Sushi and Steakhouse and tried their "Pick 2" lunch specials--one sushi…read moreroll and one entrée for $18. They also offer $21 lunch specials with upgraded sushi options. Seating was quick and spacious--the dining area is open with plenty of room. While the food came out fast, the service from our waitress was surprisingly slow, especially considering there were only a few other tables at the time. We ordered the spicy tuna roll with beef bulgogi, and the California roll with NY strip steak. Each combo came with miso soup, green salad, white rice, and three pieces of tempura. The sushi was disappointing. Both rolls were loosely wrapped and fell apart easily. The spicy tuna had no real spice or flavor. The California roll was served at room temperature and also didn't hold together well. On the upside, the beef bulgogi was tender, flavorful, and melted in your mouth. The NY strip was cooked perfectly--juicy and tender. The tempura was crisp and light, and the miso soup was warm and comforting. The salad, however, was drenched in dressing--there was easily a quarter cup sitting at the bottom of the bowl. Overall, the entrée portions were the highlight, but the sushi missed the mark. For $18-$21 per meal, I expected more consistency and quality. Nothing really stood out enough to make me want to return.

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    Uni Sushi - Bar

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    Bulging Plate(partially eaten, sorry I couldn't wait until I took the picture )

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    Harumi Sushi & Sake - Peoria - Hot Havana Roll

    Harumi Sushi & Sake - Peoria

    4.5(374 reviews)
    8.5 mi
    $$

    We decided to finally try out this restaurant for some sushi & left saying how amazing everything…read morewas! This restaurant is located in a strip mall attached to some other great spots! The restaurant itself is definitely on the smaller side but they also have outdoor dining as an option. This is what one would call a hidden gem because we were definitely not disappointed as we were walking away. Once you sit down you'll realize that this is a restaurant where you're having several random servers taking care of you. So once we finally decided on our choices everything came out fairly quickly even with there being a half full restaurant. We started with some pork gyozas which is one of my husband's favorites & he was happily pleased... they were very fresh. We also had some of the tempura shrimp & onion which were both perfectly cooked without being greasy. As for the sushi we went with the shrimp tempura roll which was some of the best, the rice was cooked perfect plus everything was balanced just right. Then we also had the spider roll which I just loved because I love soft shell crab... OMG with the avocado & cream cheese, there were zero complaints on my end! Overall everything that we chose was so delicious that we've since been back to grab take away from here when we're craving some fresh sushi!

    Stopped in with friends to try it for my first time. I got…read moreone of the deep fried rolls. Sadly my roll tasted like funnel cake and had a weird sweet taste to it. When we entered the establishment it smelt like funnel cake as well so not sure lol. Everyone else enjoyed their rolls and they have been before. May stop in the future to give it another shot and try something different. Waiter was nice and quick though :)

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    Harumi Sushi & Sake - Peoria - Inside bar

    Inside bar

    Harumi Sushi & Sake - Peoria - Wasabi and ginger

    Wasabi and ginger

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    Yama Sushi & Asian Cuisine - Bluefin Tuna, Toro, Uni, Sweet Shrimp, and Wagyu.

    Yama Sushi & Asian Cuisine

    4.6(245 reviews)
    9.1 mi
    $$

    Came in craving sushi and left seriously impressed. The fish was incredibly fresh, and everything…read morewe ordered from the rolls to the carpaccio was beautifully presented and packed with flavor. You can really tell they take pride in the quality of their ingredients. What made the experience even better was the service. Ken took great care of us the entire time super friendly, attentive without being overbearing, and gave excellent service! He made the whole meal feel relaxed and enjoyable. Between the amazing sushi and top-notch service, this place is definitely one I'll be coming back to. Highly recommend!

    I have been a Yama Sushi fan for some time and just hadn't had the opportunity to write a review…read more My Yama Sushi journey first began at the Phoenix location. I really enjoy the ambiance and service there, but learned quickly that with larger groups the Peoria location is best for us. One of my kids graduated from college last week and he wanted to celebrate. All he wanted was to have sushi and to celebrate with our relatives who came from out of state. We didn't know if it'd be doable since we were on the other side of the valley. We called, gave them our party size (12) and eta. Low and behold, they were able to get us a reservation. We get on the road to make it to our reservation 0745-0800, they close at 1000pm worse case scenario we get there by 0800 and we still have a good amount of time for the AYCE 90 minute experience. We get there and they have a sign out for the AYCE, last call 0830pm. We go inquire about the last call and our reservation being at 0745. They reassure us that we would still get the full 90 minute experience. At about 0800pm they tell us our table they thought would be available is not available, they say individual parties instead. A guy comes out and tells us that the time frame they gave us was an estimated time, we let him know that was not what were told, but we also got a text confirmation. He tells us, well the Weather is nice. We can accommodate you outside. We agreed. They got the tables all settled and we're about to sit down. The same older man tells us, that the last call is 0830PM, ummm what? They tell us well we can try and get everything in, but the last call is at 0830. You can stay until 0900, what?! I let him know that was not what there hostess had told us, we told him they said we'd still be served and given the 90 Minute experience. He said well I don't know why they told you that, I am going to have to go let them know that is not the case. It's now well past 0800pm and restaurants are closing soon and we are a large party. I was incredibly disappointed at how everything was handled, and how easy it was for the gentleman to just dismiss and shrug his shoulders like oh well. I was incredibly disappointed at how everything was handled, and how easy it was for the gentleman to just dismiss and shrug his shoulders like oh well. What was supposed to be a special celebration for our son's graduation turned into unnecessary stress and disappointment. We made the reservation based on the information their staff provided and planned accordingly, only to be told something completely different once we arrived. Had we been told upfront that they couldn't honor the full AYCE experience or accommodate our party as promised, we would have made other arrangements. After being loyal customers and recommending this place to family and friends, this experience made it clear that customer service and honoring commitments are not a priority. Unfortunately, that was our last visit For reference, when they sent the last text, we were already onsite.

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    Yama Sushi & Asian Cuisine - Fancy nigiri...they didn't give the uni though it was commemorated as ordered on the receipt. Grade: B+ due to missing order.

    Fancy nigiri...they didn't give the uni though it was commemorated as ordered on the receipt. Grade: B+ due to missing order.

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