My friend and I were in the area (Glendale) when we wanted lunch around 11:30. I came upon this place through my searches. So Glad we did! Right when we walked in the door, we had a warm greeting from Sohui, the hostess and our server. The atmosphere was very trendy, upbeat with colorful murals on the walls. We ordered a Sake Bomber while looking over the menu which was quit extensive. We ordered Salmon, Yellowtail, Uni, and Eel Nigiri. In addition we ordered a Lollipop Roll, Spicy Tuna Hand Roll, Spicy Yellowtail Hand Roll and a Salmon Skin Hand Roll. All the Sushi was presently beautifully. The quality of fish was excellent... all tasting wonderful. LOL to note: my friend is very particular on how he likes his Spicy Tuna Hand Rolls to be VERY VERY SPICY while tasting great! The Sushi Chef NAILED IT! So much so, my friend ordered 3 of them! We will definitely be back when in Glendale. Atmosphere: trendy, upbeat, fun place. Service: excellent. Food: excellent. read more

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Delicious. Had a great time. Service was outstanding. The sushi bar was very fun. Great guys. read more

Overall, we had a really nice meal at Yellowtail Sushi and Sake! When we came in early dinner time, the place was completely empty. That's usually a bit of a warning sign, but didn't let that stop us from sitting down. We opted for a table, but they also have some bar-style seating as well. Started off with a Sapporo on draft. It came in a chilled glass--always a nice touch! Had fast service and wait staff was kind and attentive. We split the gyoza. This was my least favorite part of the meal. It was a bit more oily than I would have liked. Then he ordered a plate of sushi, and I got the ramen. He enjoyed his sushi, but thought it was good but nothing special. I did really like my ramen and the broth was very good! They had a couple of dessert options, but we passed on them. Overall, it was a nice mix up from where we normally go! Don't know that I'd make the trip back any time soon because we are spoiled for choice living in the Valley. But if you're in the area, it's worth a try! read more

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If you've been to Japan and miss the quality of sushi, you need to try this spot! It's a small restaurant with a dozen or so tables and sushi bar seating, but what really matters is the care that goes into each roll. We ordered the seared salmon nigiri and the fresh (not paste!) wasabi on top took me right back to Narita. We also tried the spicy edamame which probably had 10 cloves of garlic chopped up in it which was perfect for my taste! Really enjoyed this place and will definitely be back. read more

Yellowtail Sushi and Sake - Red eye roll and AZ special roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

We just had the most amazing nigiri here, as well as Vegas Roll, tempura, and chicken katsu! Everything is fresh with a capital F, aromatic, perfectly prepared, and delicious. The place itself is small but delightfully decorated with classic Japanese art, and the staff and sushi chefs are extremely friendly and fabulously talented. I will definitely be back, and if you haven't been, then I highly recommend it! read more

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I had high hopes bc of all the good reviews and May have had a bad experience because we came in one hour before closing but the sushi texture was so gross and just the chunkiest slabs of fish falling apart and my boyfriends teriyaki chicken had no flavor. We feel robbed. read more

Yellowtail Sushi and Sake - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

So I came in to place a to go order. I was by myself and I wanted to order some yellow tail sashimi, there were eight pieces, which was a little bit too much so I asked if I could have a half order. The manager told the waitress that yes I could have the half order but they would still charge me full price. Rather than just say no I'm sorry we can't do that, they choose to just make a Customer angry, so stupid. read more

I tried out of their specialty sushi rolls and their egg fried rice. What I really loved about the roll was that it was actually spicy. The egg fried rice was only slightly above average, but they give you a ton of rice for just $8. Service was a bit inattentive, but the food was absolutely fantastic. My crony found their ramen average so I suggest just ordering the sushi when you are here. read more

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The food is fresh, delicious and the portions are generous. The service is wonderful. The owner makes all the sushi behind the counter. read more

Yellowtail Sushi and Sake - Sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Yummy sushi spot. Great deal with fast service! Not the best sushi i have had in the valley but for a quick lunch spot can't go wrong! Our waitress was nice and the restaurant was nicely decorated and clean. read more

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My normal sushi place was closed so we ventured over here. Very unassuming entrance. Was concerning that it was completely dead at 530 pm but sat and was brought water right away. Sapporo on draft - chilled glasses were a nice touch. We got gyoza to start, with the tonkatsu ramen and red eye roll- spicy tuna/yellowtail mix. Both were very good quality and tasty. My only note is that the sushi wasn't as tightly rolled as you'd expect- the rolls kind of fell apart when you tried to pick them up. Other wise tasted great! Tonkatsu was a huge portion and tasted good. Probably won't be a staple in our rotation because of how far it is from us - but it was a good experience and the staff was very nice and attentive. read more

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Our new favorite Sushi place. I love the half and half roll and the fried calamari/jalepeños. Always quick service

We tried Yellowtail for the first time last week. We were impressed. Not the most incredible sushi spots but a pleasant experience. It's a cute spot with nice decorations. It has a good amount of tables. Staff was attentive and kind. They gave great recommendations and checked on us multiple times. We ordered the Big Sumo roll, the My Friend Ben roll, and the mini roll combo (soft shell crab, rainbow, and half/half roll) . Shirley Temples have free refills, which was a pleasant surprise. The big sumo was our favorite. It's was very fresh and a great portion. The mini roll combo was a great way to try several rolls without committing to the 8-10 pieces. Only disappointment were that the rainbow roll was only salmon on top. I would definitely be back for their happy hour. read more

Came here on a papa Granddaughter dinner and it was everything we hoped for. Excellent food, superb service and a nice atmosphere. Both chefs came to check on us twice. New go to for sushi. read more

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The previous restaurant at this location was Sakana, but we hadn't returned after they downsized the space. We discovered Yellowtail Sushi and Sake by accident while browsing Google and Yelp and decided to give it a try. Interestingly, the previous Yellowtail was located on 83rd Avenue. As we walked in, we were impressed by the beautiful wall paintings. The restaurant isn't very big, but the high ceilings and bright lighting create a warm and inviting atmosphere. We were seated at a table for two, which felt a bit small for the large serving plates. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. We ordered raw oysters, uni nigiri, uni handrolls, soft shell crabs, chirashi, omakase, and OToro sashimi. Every single dish was incredibly fresh and absolutely delicious! The prices are very reasonable, making this spot a fantastic find. We're so happy to have discovered this hidden gem and are excited to return to try their Happy Hour and lunch menu! read more

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well, it's official. My kid -who is super picky with a capital PICK- has just given Yellowtail Sushi 10 out of 10 stars! She loved the chirashi sushi and yellowtail kama. tender flaky fish was tasty. Great happy hour prices and the staff were super attentive, engaging and very nice! Stop in for a great meal :) read more

Yellowtail Sushi and Sake - Chirashi sushi.. Ain't that pretty?! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

The Big Sumo Roll fresh tuna, salmon, avocado and some other great ingredients rolled in a soy paper was the Bomb! Fresh and tasty. Definitely will be back. The wall paper on the walls is very vibrant, the waiter was on point very friendly. The sushi chef was very customer oriented and enjoyed his job. Great atmosphere for the entire family. read more

Yellowtail Sushi and Sake - The Sumo Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

This place is one of our favorites. We love the service and the chefs there. They always greet you with a smile and a friendly hello. The food is phenomenal. It's definitely worth a recommendation. read more

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So great to see an old favorite return! And definitely worth the wait! Great first impression of an open dining room with a great wall mural that sets the tone for the delicacy that awaits... You know it will be an enjoyable meal when Sapporo is available on tap! But wait, it is served on an ice cold pint! Just perfect! Other selections are available as well as house wine and sake. We started with Spring Rolls, Shrimp Tempura, and Vegetable Tempura. Light, crispy, and delicious! The boat sushi sampler is the way to go!! Eel, sushi, rolls, sashimi, the works! Add some sashimi salad and fried rice on the side for a great compliment. Service was fast, efficient, and friendly. Looking forward to our next visit, which I have a feeling it will be real soon! read more

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Our second time here and it was every bit as good as the first. The fish is incredibly fresh and high quality. The AZ Special roll is incredible, the lemon on the inside of the roll balances the fish so well. The sashimi is excellent quality and appreciate the fresh wasabi. The only small downside was that the breading on the tonkatsu was a bit thick. The service is always fast and friendly. Amazing hidden gem. read more

I had the awesome opportunity to try this place last week. I live in the Norterra area and am trying to find the best sushi in my area. This place is great. Servers were attentive and sushi chefs were quick and friendly. Presentation on the carpaccio was amazing and the yellowtail had a great freshness to it. Also the sake containers were different seems more elegant than other places. read more

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The chirashi is a STEAL. Too bad I don't li eclipse enough to dine here more often. Because they'd know me by name if I did.

I've been hooked on sushi for 51 years. Lived in CA for much of that time. Yellowtail Sushi is one of the BEST! Great service, great cuts of fish and great atmosphere. It has it all. Enjoy! read more

Was at the gym and felt I would need a little pick me up for a workout well done...!! I scurried over to yelp as continued my 45 min elliptical workout. I looked up "happy hour sushi near me " mind you it was all of 10:15 am so most places weren't even open yet but I figured I could find something that would be opening sooner then later. So when Yellowtail popped up I was like why not??? I had never been there but was willing to try somewhere new that is what YELP is about after all right!!!!!! Any who once I was done I gathered my youngest daughter and headed over!! It was completely empty considering it was 11:07am and they opened at 11:00am I wasn't too worried and happy there wouldn't be a long wait. We opted to sit at the bar which was a good choice everyone was friendly and super nice. The space was clean and inviting...They had several lunch specials and a happy hour that started later in the day. My daughter got a California roll and crab puffs and I got a rainbow roll plus we got to taste the cucumber salad!!!! Everything was fresh and we will definitely be back!!! read more

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Good for the price my favorite is the spicy mango roll. Also, never had a problem with service.

The food was very good. They have some great lunch specials. The service was excellent. Our server was extremely helpful went beyond to meet our needs. The atmosphere was very family friendly and inviting. We definitely plan on returning here for some more delicious meals in the future. read more

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I found Yellowtail sushi is the perfect spot for dining out for family and friends. Food quality was excellent and every single menu that we've ordered was so yummy. Sashimi was very fresh and rolls were tasty. I strongly recommend you try every roll if possible. Service was great! The owner, Ken is very friendly and kind. On top of that, the price is very reasonble so you never disappoint once you visit here. read more

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Overall rating: 4/5 Wait: 4.5/5 Arrival time: Friday 4:15pm Food: 4/5 Order: half and half, dragon roll, tuna sashimi, agadashi tofu, spicy tuna crunch, shrimp tempura, seaweed salad Service: 5/5 Price: 4.5/5 Worth it, would come back Yellowtail Sushi and Sake delivers a reliable blend of creativity and tradition, anchored by standout rolls and stellar service. During a Friday evening visit, the half-and-half combo offered a satisfying mix of flavors, with the dragon roll shining through its artful balance of eel and avocado. The spicy tuna crunch delighted with its textural contrast--crispy exterior giving way to a creamy, fiery core. While the tuna sashimi was decent, it didn't quite steal the spotlight. What truly elevated the experience was the impeccable service: attentive without hovering, friendly without fuss. It's the kind of neighborhood gem that's easy to return to, especially when craving those perfectly executed rolls. read more

First time at Yellowtail and the experience was average at best. Tried the chirashi bowl and was disappointed that it included artificial crab. A very low cost American strip mall style touch that I've not seen prior. Not impressed. Google chirashi bowl and you won't see pics with such a low quality ingredient. While most of the fish was good, the salmon was not fresh, tasting and smelling fishy. Dining alone on a Friday night, I decided to choose the bar spot furthest from the door to ensure groups or couples who may want to sit at the bar had sufficient room. This was a big mistake. A servers/bussing cart is right next to this spot at the bar. Plates were constantly and very loudly crashing into the plate collection bowls. With the water bucket and wet rags to wipe down the counters and tables there was a foul odor emanating from the cart. The restaurant should move this cart away from any dining area. read more

They're back!! Been around a year since they moved locations and the food has improved IMHO. I got the lunch deal - 12$ for three really good gyoza, miso soup, and 2 handrolls(salmon, avocado, rice), the it's Ben Roll, and fried rice. All were delicious. Might sit at the Bar next time cuz the chefs are super chill oh and their toro nigiri is 12$ :3 read more

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We are so happy to have Yellowtail Sushi back!! We were so bummed when the one on 83rd and union had closed a couple years ago, but now everything is right again! My personal favorites are their cucumber salad and their sunset roll, but everything they have is amazing. For the last couple years, I have tried a cucumber salad at every sushi restaurant I tried, and none of them ever compared to Yellowtail's. The owner and chef, Ken, is wonderful!! Not to mention, all the staff are friendly and welcoming. Everything came out so quickly, that we had to play tetris to fit everything on our table. My fiancée and I are grateful to have our favorite sushi place back read more

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Literally no clue how this place has good reviews haha. First of all it reeks of strong cleaner. I got the gyoza and it was drowning in oil and had some weird white sauce on it. Hell nah. Got the sushi... wow, absolutely hilariously done wrong. I've had better grocery store sushi. Do not come here if you love sushi. read more

We came on a Saturday evening as a special treat and the whole experience was great! We got the gyoza appetizer (phenomenal!) and 4 sushi rolls - came out to about $70. I was shocked at how quickly the first sushi rolls came out! By far the quickest service I've had at sushi place. Everything tasted amazing and I loved that our server regularly checked on our drinks and filled them before we had to ask. Not only was our server friendly & funny, but the sushi chefs all waved and wished us a good night as we left. We'll definitely be back! read more

I truly enjoyed my experience here today with a group of friends. We can be a bit loud and obnoxious at times; however, Aaron was patient and handled our group with quick wit and humor. The food was amazing! Thank you so much to Ken for an absolutely delicious meal. I enjoyed the squid salad, oyster shooters, fried squid legs and the "my friend Ben roll". I had a blast! read more

Portions are amazing. Fish quality is great. Basically the only thing that annoys me is the all the servers and owner/chief asking me if I'm ok. Yes I'm ok, the fish is amazing! Great secret in my hood, but I want to make sure it stays in business. Go give it a try. read more

Wow. Just wow. Good prices and great food. Customer service is amazing! First time here and i was greeted with a smile. Sushi rolls were very fresh and yummy. read more

I'm always looking for a good sushi spot in my area and Yellowtail did not disappoint. We had the Jalapeño Poppers and they were so good! I also shared a plate of Salmon Lover combination with my daughter and it was so fresh, I was quite impressed. I will definitely come again . The place had nice decide and ambiance and very clean with a friendly staff. Can't ask for more! read more

Was waiting for this place to open. Use to be sakana. The sashimi was very good and they have soju which is a great! read more

Yellowtail Sushi and Sake - Sashimi and lollipop roll.. legit - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

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59th ave and 101 in the frys parking lot Love this place they have happy hour 3-5 half of appetizers discount on beer They have a excellent cucumber salad the dressing is do good its on the appetizer menu i don't have a roll i order all the time everytime i come in I try a new one read more

Great portions, great taste, good variety, beautiful mural inside and traditional feel