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    Yanagi Sushi

    4.3 (681 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    YANAGI SUSHI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Dana A.

    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.

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

    Happy hour prices
    Selena B.

    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.

    Salmon skin roll, Tootsie Roll, Chicken Yakisoba
    Izzy L.

    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!

    Happy girly with her miso and demolished Philly roles.
    Chelsea B.

    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.

    Salmon, Hamachi & Albacore
    Karen D.

    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.

    Jenny B.

    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.

    Vegan specials!!
    Cecilia L.

    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!

    Bento box lunch
    Jessica B.

    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.

    Try the Veggie Tempura Roll. You won't be disappointed.
    Mary P.

    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.

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

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    Love the veggies options and spicy edamame is fire! Love coming here for happy hour with my friends

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    7 months ago

    This was by far the worst sushi. I immediately came home and had diarrhea. Not sure how this place is still around.

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    10/10 food and service and our server was amazing!!!! IF YOU DONT TRY YOURE MISSING OUT

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    Our sushi go-to favorite. Food is consistently good and well prepared. Supporting a local business this good is easy.

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    The food quality is really good and they are consistently delicious every time. We really love their wings, tempura veggies, and Lemon Roll.

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