I may not be able to eat sushi anywhere else after this!…read more I came for the Restaurant Week lunch deal and am so glad I finally made it here. Everything from service to ambiance to food was excellent. And I love that they brought lunch service back to this location! Friday, Saturday, Sunday only and still make a reservation! It was busy! I wanted something fun to drink but non-alcoholic, so the bartender stopped by to help me decide. I got the Miso Sour and it was so good! This had a nice balance of flavors. I started with the Hamachi Crudo which has grapefruit ponzu, lemon mayo, Serrano pepper, and thin cucumber slices. This was so good! Refreshing with just the right amount of spice. Next I enjoyed chopped salad and miso. The salad was very fresh and had a variety of goodies including edamame, purple cabbage, and avocado. The miso is so good!! It was delicate and yet so flavorful. I chose the Yuzu tuna roll option which has spicy tuna and avocado inside, with big eye tuna on top, garnished with micro cilantro, red onion, and yuzu. This was so good! I also thought their ginger stood out - I would bet they make this in house. I can see why this always has such great reviews!

I'm writing this review more as feedback for the owner because I'd hate to see a restaurant with so…read moremuch potential decline in quality and service. My boyfriend and I came to Shimogamo for Mother's Day and ordered the five-course meal. Unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing compared to our previous visit. The biggest issue was the service. Our waitress, an older woman, came across as dismissive and unnecessarily rude throughout the evening. When we were seated, she offered complimentary rosé. I accepted a glass, but my boyfriend does not drink alcohol, so he politely asked if he could order a mocktail instead. Before he could even finish, she abruptly responded, "No, you can wait to place an order for that," as if he was trying to substitute the complimentary drink, which he was not. He was simply trying to order a beverage. Later, when the braised beef course was served, my boyfriend politely asked if he could have a spoon or fork. The waitress loudly repeated "A SPOON?" in a mocking tone in front of nearby guests, which made the interaction uncomfortable and embarrassing. As for the food, the five-course menu was average at best and far below what we expected from Shimogamo. The salmon tartare and sushi course were both excellent and showed the quality we remembered from our first visit. However, the remaining courses fell flat. The fried branzino was dry and seemed poorly prepared, despite the promising flavors of capers and cream sauce. The braised short rib felt completely out of place on the menu and lacked refinement it was dry, heavy, and more reminiscent of a chain steakhouse meal than an upscale dining experience. The entire dinner also felt rushed, with little attention to pacing or hospitality. What makes this especially disappointing is that we dined here back in November on a double date and had an incredible experience. We spent over $600 that evening, and the service and food were exceptional. Our waitress at that time was knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely enthusiastic about the menu. She guided us through recommendations, and every dish impressed us. That's why this visit was so surprising. Shimogamo clearly has the ability to provide an outstanding dining experience, which makes the decline in both service and execution even more concerning. I sincerely hope management takes this feedback seriously because this restaurant was once one of our favorites.

Really good quality and taste of food, definitely recommend come with friends, a good choice of…read moreAYCE sushi, I would like to come again.

Very very good! I really like the sashimi!!!!!!!!!! I really…read morelike the eel nigiri!!!!!!!!

Husband and I shared the Green Dragon roll and it was phenomenal! We really appreciate all the…read morevegetarian and vegan options! Beautiful restaurant with great service.

When entering, I noticed an employee in a booth on her phone who didn't notice I walked in which…read moreresulted in me waiting for almost 5 minutes to be acknowledged. Thankfully, my waitress saw me standing there and greeted me while she was serving another table; this prompted the older woman seated to shuffle back up to assist. Thankfully it was just a rocky start, and the experience would turn around and overall the ambiance/decor of the restaurant was nice. My waitress was very attentive to get a refill of my soda, offered a recommendation that I ended up ordering and enjoying, and even offered a soda to go which I appreciated. The veggie gyoza was a great vegetarian item that I would get again as I usually eat meat free. Though this visit, I did enjoy salmon by ordering the recommended Phoenix roll. Pretty good roll, though I do prefer a location by me. If in the area, this place is worth trying.

Excellent dining experience! At first I was taken aback with…read morethe iPad ordering - but it makes perfect sense and it cuts down on food waste - Made-to-order sushi just makes sense! The Sushi was super fresh, in fact, everything was PERFECT! Thank you Fujisan!!

We went on a Sat lunch & it was relatively quit, but by the time we finished, more.than 3/4 of the…read morerestaurant was seated. Heard about the same owner but multiple name changes - since it was our first time, we had nothing to compare. We chose the sushi option since the sashimi option was more $$ Loved the convenience of ordering from a tablet. Order came super fast after submitting the order. The quality was pretty good for ayce We remembered to take pictures towards the end of our meal. Hot food buffet offering was very limited - there were nuggets & fries for kids - the chicken wings & egg rolls were pretty good, but the fried rice & orange chicken took longer to get replenished. Skip the ice cream freezer - I hoped for Asian flavored offerings like green tea or red bean... even vanilla didn't look interesting.

We meet some friends here and had such a good time. Our friends were able to call ahead and grab us…read morea table. There is a bar near the entrance, a dining counter near the kitchen, banquettes, and some long high tops. There is a really cool mural on one wall. There is a patio outb front with plenty of seating Our server was great--very helpful and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. The food came out pretty quickly, and everything was delicious. Our table ordered: *Espresso martini *Matcha lychee lemonade *Lucky Dog sake juice box *Spicy creamy shrimp tempura *Crispy rice with spicy tuna *Salmon poke mini tacos *Crunchy cucumber salad *Brussel sprouts tempura *Garlic rice with pork *Two kinds of ramen (sorry! I don't know what kind!) Everything was delicious, and everyone gave the thumbs up. This is the kind of place with a lot to choose from, so great for groups. I definitely recommend it!

Great ramen bar right in downtown Chandler…read more Would highly recommend coming for the happy hour, as they have a great variety of food and beverage options. It is a bit smaller, so seating inside is limited. Ramen was flavorful, had the Tonkotsu black with the garlic oil on the side. This made the broth less potent. Service was great and attentive.

High five for Hi5 I have been sleeping on this place! This…read moreis a MUST FOR ANY SUSHI LOVER IN THE AREA. Friendly service. The rolls were sooo good! I ordered "that's how we roll" and it was GONE before I snapped a picture. Every roll was incredible. We found our new place. We walked in at 5:11 and walked out at 5:38 Fastest service ever.

We used to love this sushi place and the boba and claw machine spot next door. But maybe there are…read morenew owners, because the service is now awful. We come here every Sunday, and today was my son's 8th birthday. All he wanted was to go here for some ramen. We arrived around 2:30 and were given several menus. When the waitress came back, she snapped at us and said last call was in 15 minutes and they were closing at 3 p.m. We placed our order, but she didn't seem to understand it. Whenever we tried to order, she would snap and say, "Yes! I know." To no surprise, our order was completely wrong. When we tried to tell her, she would just walk away. They didn't seem interested in fixing their mistake since they were closing soon. We ate, left, and decided we would not be coming back.

To go food is probably 4.5, but in restaurant dining I would say a five out of five! Customer…read moreservice is always good foods always good ambience is always good and as much as they are always busy things always flow and the wait time is minimum! Definitely highly recommend this over Benihana's, which to me is trash.. again everyone has their personal preferences, but I definitely would recommend this night and day if I had to pay a premium or I got this for free it would always be Osaka!

Service is great food was mediocre in terms of quality and cooking…read more Egg fried rice had too much salt too enjoy, same with soup. The fillet was overcooked and chewy but the chicken was good. Portions were a bit small.

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

Unparalleled service, sushi, and charm. If you're a purist with a taste for uni, yellowtail,…read moreoctopus 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.

Excellent food great date night recommend the Sake Bombs…read more Broth and noodles on point

Delicious food, calm atmosphere, and great service. It was my first time trying Jin Shabu, but the…read moreexperience was wonderful and I can't wait to visit again. They offer a sort of cook-it-yourself experience where you order up to two kinds of broths, and they bring them to you in a large pot that goes over your tabletop grill. You receive meats from your server, and have access to a self-serve bar of vegetables, noodles, seafood, and spices. Because it is so customizable you can really experiment with flavors and come up with some delightful combinations. I was a big fan of the brisket and octopus in the spicy broth, and my fiancée enjoyed the pork belly in the sweet broth. Both pots also complemented each other quite well! My favorite part of the ambiance was the privacy curtains. Because tables are all next to each other I imagine it would be easy to see what other diners are doing, but the curtains add a sense of privacy that made us feel like we were almost dining alone. Our service was also excellent. We had several people working in the restaurant come by during the meal to make sure we had all the broth, water, and meats that we wanted. Definitely try Jin Shabu! It is delicious and well worth the money spent!

Popped into this place for our last meal before leaving AZ and it did not disappoint! We were the…read morefirst people in. When we walked in it had a very fishy smell, so it kind of made us second guess our choice. But we went for it anyhow. The greeter/server was very pleasant and sat us. It was very clean inside with ample space between seat. We browsed through the menu and started with our usual edamame and pot stickers. The edamame was salted well throughout where a lot of places just put the salt on top only. We ordered a couple varieties of sake which were both good. Out of all of the things we ordered the karange skewer was just a little more oily than were use to, but still good. The spicy salmon roll had really great flavor and the lollipop roll was probably one of the better versions that we have had. The musubi was giant to say the least, it was good, but offered a bit too much rice. Overall the food and service was great and we were very happy that we ended up here!

On a Sunday evening, after checking out the Desert Botanical Garden, I was looking for some food in…read morethe area. I came across Zu Izakaya and it's great reviews as one of the options. I love Japanese food so my decision was made. I drove over and parked in their complimentary lot. Ambiance (3.5/5): I've been to Japan and there are plenty of izakayas there. Think of them as small bars which often serve solid food. Zu fits that bit. It's a relatively small restaurant, probably seats about 30 people. and it's pretty no frills for a Japanese spot. I was seated at a booth in the corner of the restaurant. They have free WiFi which is always a good touch. Service (3/5): Service was friendly, though a bit inconsistent. My waitress wasn't as attentive as I would have liked. The type of service where you have to flag them down to get what you want and to close out. Drinks (4/5): Zu has a nice menu of Japanese and Korean beverages, including sake, soju, Japanese beer, and more. With that being said, I just had an iced green tea. Food (4/5): I got a nice variety. I went with the Japanese sausage off of the grill menu, the OBI mayo roll off of the sushi menu, and the cheese corn off of the appetizer menu. Let's start with the sausage. It's a small item, two small sausages, but absolutely delicious. The sausage was bursting with flavor and basted in a sweet sauce. Minus the portion size, perfection. The cheese corn also hit the spot, but the execution was off. The corn is served on a hot platter, and unfortunately some of the corn on the edges was badly burnt. The type of situation where they should start over. Which they didn't. Lastly, the OBI mayo roll is essentially a California roll with marinated warm shrimp on top in a mayo sauce. I didn't love the hot and cold combo (shrimp and sushi), but outside of the temperature, it was a delicious roll. All in all, a very food meal. My only gripe with Japanese food is that it can get expensive quick. Given that Zu is in Tempe, I was hoping that prices would be a little cheaper. With that being said, they do have a solid happy hour (and reverse happy hour) with both food and drink specials. Next time I stop by, I'd like to check out some of their Korean options. I focused on the Japanese stuff this time (which makes the majority of the menu). Next time around, the bulgogi is calling my name!