Unparalleled service, sushi, and charm. If you're a purist with a taste for uni, yellowtail, octopus and more, this spot won't disappoint. Misu and Han are the real deal, and I can't remember a time I've been in to catch an NCAA basketball game that they weren't here to chop it up with me. Sit at the sushi bar for the full experience. read more

I've been eating sushi for decades, and I can honestly say that Yanagi has become something special for me in a very short amount of time. What started as a simple visit has turned into a true appreciation for the craft happening behind the bar. This is not just a place to grab sushi--it's a place where you can slow down, pay attention, and really experience it. I've now been in a couple of times and had the chance to sit at the bar and get to know Misu and Han, along with my server Rose. The hospitality here is genuine and warm without ever feeling forced. By my second visit, they remembered me, asked about what I'd tried before, and guided me through the meal in a way that felt personal and thoughtful. The food speaks for itself. Standouts for me: * The halibut -- incredibly silky, clean, and delicately balanced (one of the best bites I've had in a long time) * The otoro -- beautifully marbled and absolutely melted in the mouth * The king scallop -- lightly kissed with heat, layered with subtle citrus, a luxurious texture and flavour to match... easily one of the most memorable bites I've had anywhere * The saba (mackerel) -- bright, clean, and beautifully presented with that signature shimmering skin; not something everyone appreciates, but done exceptionally well here What really impressed me is the balance. Nothing felt heavy-handed. Sauces, citrus, and wasabi were used with intention--not to cover the fish, but to elevate it. I also appreciated the pacing. Sitting at the bar, taking things a few pieces at a time, and pairing it with a simple bottle of sake turned the entire meal into an experience rather than just dinner. If you're willing to sit at the bar, trust the chefs, and let the meal unfold, Yanagi will absolutely reward you. This has quickly become my neighborhood spot, and I'm looking forward to many more visits. Highly recommended. read more

This place is always clean and welcoming, and the service has been consistently great every time I visit. 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. read more

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We decided to check out this spot on the way back home from running errands on a Sunday. We were actually thinking about going across the street and getting takeout sushi from Fry's, but given some recent negative experiences with that, we decided to take a shot on Yanagi. We were definitely pleased with our decision. First off this is a small sushi spot located in a strip mall that is pretty unassuming and anchored by an Ace Hardware Store. They probably have 6 to 8 tables at the most including a sushi bar. They also have a couple of TVs which they were playing NFL Sunday football on, which was an added plus for me - having been out of the house all day. They had a couple of specials on a sandwich board near the hostess stand, but for the most part, the highlight of their menu is the fact that seemingly everything on the menu is technically on happy hour. Now I know the skeptic in you is probably thinking that just means all the prices are adjusted accordingly. And while this may be the case, in some instances, for the most part, we found the pricing to be pretty reasonable, even if the happy hour description was a little generous. The upside is that the sushi was well made, well proportioned was really fresh rice. Service was also prompt and attentive with three or four additional tables in the restaurant, the one hostess/server was able to pay attention appropriately. Overall, this is definitely a sushi restaurant I would return to for a weekday bite or an afternoon lunch. It's probably not the date night spot just based on sheer location and overall aesthetics of the surrounding area and parking lot plus no patio during the summer but definitely a top sushi spot in Gilbert nonetheless. read more

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Efficient service. Cute location and vibe inside. The sushi was very good. The crazy roll was truly crazy. Hard to pick up with chopsticks due to the size. The warm white fish on top did throw you off a bit. read more

Still going to this joint since it is local. Good food, never been disappointed. The wife, who is the final boss of takeout food and never satisfied, loves the sweet potato roll. So that is good. read more

Our local favorite stop for sushi, sashimi and sake! Keep up the good work and great service! read more

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Amazing sushi, amazing.happy hour prices, fresh rolls and great quick service. they initially seated us at a very small table but that accommodated and give us an extra table after while we were eating so that was nice of them as well read more

Very good quality fish. Excellent preparation. Not fancy but great service and food. Will be our go to sushi place going forward.

Huge menu! Service was friendly and attentive! Sushi was fresh, tuna was amazing! Would go back when im more indecisive, I stopped here because the reviews were at 666 and I like that number. Silly I know but I made a great choice! read more

Location has a good amount of space inside for seating. Restaurant is clean. Waiters are very attentive and welcoming. This is our 2nd visit with no issues or complaints. Went during happy hour, on a Saturday and ordered 4 rolls that had been served very quickly. All the rolls are good. read more

Yanagi Sushi - Happy hour prices - Japanese Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Great happy hour deals, service was friendly, food was delish!! Salmon skin was a littleeee tough but enjoyed overall. Super small shop but great vibes! read more

Yanagi Sushi - Salmon skin roll, Tootsie Roll, Chicken Yakisoba - Japanese Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

This is the best sushi in the area and we have tried them all. The owners are incredibly kind and thoughtful. They deserve your business. Also, my almost two year old daughter loves their food! Definitely kid approved. She's a big miso soup and salmon sashimi kinda girl. read more

Yanagi Sushi - Happy girly with her miso and demolished Philly roles. - Japanese Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

We chose Yanagi after reading some good reviews. Unfortunately, nothing was good or even mediocre. Soft shell crab was heavily breaded and we couldn't tell what was inside. Giant scallop sashimi was off color, odd texture and tasted terrible. Raw sea scallops are among my favorite but I question if we were served scallop. I ordered salmon, albacore and hamachi nigiri. I tried all 3 and couldn't force myself to eat the 2nd piece of any of them. My husband offered me a piece of his sashimi... it tasted like they washed it. So disappointing to order over $90 of food and worry about the food poisoning awaiting us. read more

Yanagi Sushi - Salmon, Hamachi & Albacore - Japanese Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Delicious and fresh sushi! The rolls are made with care and attention to flavor. The chefs take pride in their work and make sure the guests are happy :) The yellow tail and green onion roll was excellent!! The specialty rolls are unique and flavorful! All the appetizers we had were so good including the miso, tempura, and sashimi salad. read more

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I have been a loyal customer for years at this establishment. I will not be returning due to the customer service. Me and my sister went for lunch. We ordered various items off their menu. We were served by Suri. Unfortunately, after ordering 4 different rolls from their lunch menu, we were concerned about the taste for one of the items Suri recommended. Collectively me and my sister knew something wasn't tasting right. After calling Suri about it later, she said "well we don't have complaints about this." After kindly asking her to remake the item, she stated that "nothing will change, they are the same ingredients." She stated further that she will let the chef know but refused to do anything about it. After spending almost $50 for lunch, I was so disappointed with the service. After being a loyal customer, I will not return. I hope the owner sees this and can kindly reach out for a discussion. read more

Saw a post by a vegan influencer that this place had great vegan options, so I had to come check it out. Not only do they have vegan options, but they also have 2 full pages of vegan menu items!! I'm so used to just choosing between an avocado roll, cucumber roll, or tempura roll at other sushi spots, so this was exciting to have so much to choose from for my meal. I got the vegan gyoza to start and the crispy onion roll and the veggie delight roll. The gyoza was so crispy and the filling was packed with flavor. I thoroughly enjoyed it! The veggie delight roll was spectacular with the variety of veggies inside the roll and the avocado and ginger sauce on top. It was so flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect compliment rather than the usual eel sauce. The crispy onion roll only had 4 pieces but they were massive (so big you have to take 2 or 3 bites). My face lit up as I bit into it. I expected it to just taste super oniony but the sauce drizzled over was sweet and created a dance of flavor in my mouth. It was like an onion ring only better! The onion had crispy outside and chewy center and then the panko crispies on top just brought it all together. I have never tasted anything like it, and even the hubby (non vegan) loved it! Hubby got the Alaskan, the yanagi roll, and the crunchy roll, and we got edamame to start. The Crunchy roll was a unique spin on the California Roll; very similar in substance, but with a delicious crunch from what seemed like a Panko-type crust. The Yanagi Roll was deliciously complex, and very flavorful. It was beautifully prepared, as well. The Alaskan Roll was Hubby's favorite; the warmth of the roll without being fully-fried was very unique, particularly considering the baked salmon. The roll also had a nice heat to it, but not such that it overpowered the other flavors of the roll. The server was great and friendly and the food came out super quick (we were here at 7pm on a Friday night and able to get a seat right away and it wasn't super busy). It got packed as we were leaving, so we just happened to get lucky when we arrived. The rolls were a little pricier than I'm used to paying, but it was totally worth it considering it wasn't just a basic avocado roll! We may have just found our new favorite local sushi spot! read more

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Stopped in for a quick lunch midday and really enjoyed my visit to Yanagi Sushi. We were seated right away and our server explained some of the daily specials they had, including all day happy hour. My partner ordered the spicy salmon rolls and I had the bento box. The miso soup was very flavorful, not a lot of pieces and heavy on the broth but I really liked it. The bulgogi in the bento box was super good, my favorite part of the meal. The salad was just lettuce and a dressing but seemed fresh. The California roll was solid. My partner said the rolls were delicious and we will definitely be back to try more items on the menu. read more

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Soft-shell crab! This place had exactly what we were looking for! Not only do they serve a Spider Roll with soft-shell crab, but you can also order it as an appetizer on its own. We started our visit trying the Spider Roll and the soft-shell crab appetizer. The roll you have to ask for, as for some reason it's not on the printed menu in the restaurant. Both were delicious, but surprisingly each had a different batter. The appetizer was coated in panko and the sushi roll soft-shell crab used tempura. We decided we liked the tempura better and wished they also used that batter for the appetizer soft-shell crab. In addition to the above, we tried the Scorpion Roll and the Veggie Tempura Roll. The Scorpion Roll was good, but probably my least favorite of what we tried that day. I found this roll to be a little over sauced for my taste (but I also rarely use soy sauce on my rolls). The Veggie Tempura was a true underdog, and shockingly amazing. If you're up for something different, get the Veggie Tempura Roll. The veggie roll was just so flavorful and crispy and a perfect texture. Ambiance was pretty typical of a mom and pop style Japanese restaurant. We came at lunch time during a week day and had the place to ourselves. Service was top notch, our waitress was extremely attentive and kind. Would recommend and will come back. read more

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Another great family owned restaurant. Cherry Blossom and Gila Mountain roll are fantastic. Quick service freindly staff

Paid 4$ for miso soup which already seemed a little pricy but was excited for soup on a rainy night revived this.. not even barley over half way filled no seaweed or tofu in it smallest cup very disappointed for the price. read more

Yanagi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Cousins brought me here twice. Seems to be their go-to sushi spot. Decor is like most sushi restaurants including lighting. Everything is just average. Nothing too memorable - good or bad. Honestly can't remember the rolls ordered. My cousin does enjoy the warm sake though. If you're looking to be wowed, then find another. But if you're looking to satisfy a sushi craving, then you can't go wrong here. read more

The sweet potato roll was a pleasant surprise! Probably my favorite item on the menu. The spicy salmon roll was falling apart before it even reached me. It was the spicy salmon mix and a hint of carrot. The rice was hard, not well cooked. The edamame wasn't fully cooked either. read more

Amazing food and service. We love to support family own business. Staff are friendly and attentive!! Try this Sushi place and you will love it! read more

Would come again! Pretty fresh and miso soup is yummy! Customer service is great as well. Clean and love the decor!

A great place if you're looking for sushi! Food, atmosphere and service was wonderful. read more

It's literally always great time here ! It's always incredibly clean and welcoming we love the music selection played and the most important thing of course the food very high quality mind you we come specifically for the vegan menu it's always chefs kiss luckily I don't live nearby or I'd be here weekly read more

Yanagi Sushi - Vegan Popcorn Shrimp Vegan spicy deep fried tuna roll Vegan crunchy shrimp roll Spring rolls - Japanese Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

all sushi was very fresh and tasted amazing! Great service with very friendly staff, 100% recommend to any sushi lovers!!

Place is great!, been to almost every sushi place in chandler and Gilbert Yanagi is a top choice. Amazing rolls, great service highly recommend! read more

Yanagi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Came back again and it was awesome! The food was super fresh, the service was fast, and they've added a new happy hour menu. Great deals, delicious sushi, and the same friendly vibe as always. This place just keeps getting better every time I visit. read more

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What a great local spot for your fresh sushi. Stopped by and placed an order to go for mother's day, and they were quick to greet, temp seat me and provide a menu. Looks love a legit spot to dine in with friends and family. It is located in the back behind another building but clearly marked with their business name. They also have a vegan menu! Try their dragon roll and lobster roll baked...so good! read more

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Legitimately some of the best food I have ever had! VEGAN SUSHI?!?! And "CHICKEN" WINGS on a stick!?! This place has never disappointed. The staff is so kind and attentive. The food is unbelievable and the prices are so reasonable. Their specials are crazy good as well. Cheaper beer than most restaurants too if that is your thing! It has become one of my favorite spots in the valley and I love taking friends here because there are so many menu options for everyone! read more

Yanagi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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We LOVE Yanagi! This is truly a gem in Gilbert. They have an amazing vegan menu too. The prices are reasonable, the staff is friendly, and we haven't had to wait too long. It's definitely a casual atmosphere and we really enjoy every meal here. Try some of the vegan rolls you won't regret it. read more

I've had food from Yanagi Sushi several times and each time I have absolutely loved it! The sashimi plate was a delight and the jjambbong is so flavorful. Their fried chicken is so crisp and am happy to learn that they will be adding new sauce flavors soon. 예쁜누나 짱 read more

Chill environment, not busy or loud. The ladies there were so nice and the food was really good. Lots of options and great service! read more

Omg the best vegan sushi! So glad I was able to find this to ease my pregnancy cravings! Delicious food great price and great service! read more

Yanagi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Amazing experience! Just arrived from LA and my son said he wanted sushi and I was down. This place offers vegan sushi, vegan seafood like shrimp, salmon and delicious miso soup. I tried hot sake which I have never tried and it was very good. I believe it is the house sake. The service was amazing I felt like a special guest. When I return to Gilbert I will definitely be returning. Thank you for your service and amazing food. read more

My wife is a vegetarian and really loves all the different options she has here. I'm not a fan of sushi, but this has still become my go to for general Asian food! The food is delicious and the owner and their family provided great service! read more

Very nice casual sushi spot, always have the salmon love love roll. My friend ordered the honey something roll. Started with some tempura shrimp. The food is always good and service is excellent. read more

They have the best deal on delicious and fresh sushi. Try their spicy tune and spicy yellowtail rolls!