10/16/26 First Visit. Thank-you to Yelp Elite Allstar friend…read more@Emma N for your review! Back in Phoenix today and dropped in for lunch after a Chase Field experience. Parking 5/5 Mensho Ramen is located in a micro-plaza on the NE corner of Palo Verde Dr and 7th street; Phx. Enter parking lot off of Palo Verde Dr. most of the time you can find parking in the multi-Resturant parking lot. Micro Plaza Venue 5/5 This plaza underwent the current concept change when I lived nearby. I was excited as it announced the initial tenant line-up, and It became a big hit after opening. A favorite Italian restaurant which stands empty today had a fun modern concept and excellent food, and a micro-brewery operated in the space Mensho Ramen now claims as its Phoenix location. There are other nice eatery's in this plaza so you can find something to enjoy. Mensho Atmosphere 5/5 The bones of the former micro brewery were utilized however the design and brand concept was implemented exceedingly well. The restaurants centerpiece bar was maintained with nice design eliminates that sets the concepts theme. This is a beautiful eat at bar. The space is very comfortable with modern Japanese Cultural touches throughout. Service 5/5+ My host and server today was Ms. Cass. I was seated at a window booth to enjoy the plazas foot traffic. She walked me through the upscale menu. Between the menu, Cass's input and the review from Yelp friend @Emma N. I knew what I wanted to try. Cass had my drink order starter and Entree order and off she went. Cass was at my table often, her visits always timely making my experience perfect. Food 5/5++ I just visited Ramen restaurant in Gilbert recently which was lacking on several fronts and wanted to try more than I could eat. Leftovers were in the plan today. Starters Corn wings were a unique and clever creation from the cob. Served with a thin cob backing with the corn grilled to a slight char. They are served with a chili powder to add to suit your level of spice. Karate Chicken was served in small bite style making use of chopsticks easy. The texture and crunch was very nice, the flavor made this standout must try! Entree Mensho signature GKO spicy Ramen was excellent. I ordered extra spicy which they accommodated with a side of diced red chill paste and chili powder. The both was rich, flavorful and spicy. Fresh ingredients were skillfully placed for a beautiful presentation. The noodles were perfectly cooked and hearty. I loved this bowl. Eggs are an add for this bowl. Desert Pudding with strawberries was a the perfect complement to a superb Mensho dinner. Leftovers I didn't take much home as I expected the food was that good. I've elevated Mensho to my # 1 Ramen house for delivering Atmosphere and Great food! $122.67 includes tip Get Mensho on your list my friends-SYOY!

We enjoyed the Garlic Knockout Ramen (thick and creamy), the Enoki chips, and the Spicy Karaage. I…read moreliked my Yuzu Aladdin sake and he liked his Ramune. It was $85 for the two of us. It's a nice date lunch spot. Only negative was sushi is only served Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday but the menu didn't say that. Parking on site. No wait on a Friday afternoon.

My friend and I came by here last Friday after an event kinda nearby. My friend was looking for a…read morenoodle dish and I just wanted to try something different- Yelp to the rescue! So many things looked so good on the menu. I also let the server know that I was hungry too lol! They were quick bringing out the food. I belive Dhillon was our server and he was great too. He helped us narrow down our choices. My friend and I shared the coconut chicken curry pot which was flavorful and had a great balance of meat, noodles, etc. Dhillon suggested sharing it as it was a good size and I'm glad we did. We also shared the tofu salad which was nice and flavorful and also the sweet potato rolls and green tea cheese cake. The only suggestion I would make is maybe putting a small bit of vanilla ice cream with the cheesecake instead of whip cream. My friend and I both thought that combo would hit the spot. Oh they also have a happy hour that starts at 9pm too. I think one of out items might have been off thr happy hour. Overall price was reasonable too. I will definitely be back!

The food was actually very good, which makes the experience even more disappointing because the…read moreservice was absolutely horrible. We were a party of 12 visiting on vacation, and none of us are from the area. We ordered spam musubi and a chicken skewer as appetizers. Both appetizers arrived well after our entrees had already been served and we had essentially finished eating. Each time we asked about them, we were repeatedly told, "They're coming." Mind you, these are simple appetizers that should not take anywhere near that long to prepare. When we asked for the third time, we finally asked that the appetizers be cancelled since we had already finished our meal. At that point, the gentleman working the front area , tall, with red hair, loudly yelled from across the restaurant, in an extremely rude and confrontational tone, "It's already on the grill!" There was absolutely no reason to speak to paying customers that way. His response was unprofessional, unnecessary, and honestly created a very hostile and uncomfortable feeling during what should have been an enjoyable dinner, especially while our group was on vacation and simply trying to enjoy a meal together. When the appetizers eventually came out, we left them sitting there because we were already done eating and ended up taking them to go. He eventually told us they would be removed from the bill, which we appreciated, but that did not excuse the way the situation was handled. Again, the food was good, but good food does not make up for poor service and especially not for an employee speaking to customers in an aggressive and disrespectful manner. Management should seriously address how customers are treated, because the interaction with this particular employee overshadowed what could have otherwise been a good dining experience for our party of 12.

I've been here a few times, typically get sushi, it's always very good. Today i went with the…read moreSapporo ramen, that is really good on a rainy day. The store is never very busy, which makes me concerned they might not be popular. Today, Quynh was my server, she's very good; accommodating, attentive, welcoming with a terrific smile. Kinda bland decor with concrete bar & tables, the music sounds like Japanese pop music, which is a change, gives it a good vibe.

We found this place by accident. My daughter and I arrived around 6pm on a Saturday. There were no…read morepeople there. Slowly others started to arrive about half hour later. I ordered hot sake and it did not disappoint. My daughter got a Ramune, miso soup, and shrimp tempura roll. No complaints! Miso soup was missing tofu that day. Apparently they were all out. Nevertheless the soup was very nice! I got two specialty rolls. The names escape me at the moment. The menu doesn't have a huge selection of rolls but I found what I like and both were VERY good! Good amount of fish vs rice. Everyone is very attentive. Service is very good. The ambiance is interesting :) nothing fancy but not too bland either. There are full moon/moon related decorations. The rolls are also named with the Moon theme in mind. Overall very nice and we will be back to try their ramen !

I came here over 10 years ago when I lived off 3rd Avenue and Camelback. They were the 1st sushi…read moreplace to introduce me to fresh wasabi (it'll change your sushi experience). My car was having issues, set to go for repairs Friday. Thursday had to do some runs. Lyft to do my runs and I'm like I'm getting out the house. Sushi sounds like the plan. I pull up friendly Yelp and look to see if they are still around and they are. Lyft over and it doesn't disappoint, stellar sushi experience but it is on the higher cost side. I ordered the sea bass sashimi special, my favorite the cucumber special roll (just thought about it, this is the 1st place I had that roll). I order it at various places now. But what made my night was the Japanese old fashion. I'm going to see if I can find the simple syrup combo & make this at home it was amazing. I want to go back just for that flipping drink. The waiter was amazing. Fluffy Grandma recommends. 10 Flipping stars!!!

Hana is our go-to sushi in Phoenix. Service is friendly, making you feel like you're part of their…read morebusiness family. If you're intimidated by sushi or sake, this is the sushi restaurant to gain experience and comfort from. Their love of the cuisine, their curiosity and desire to support the sushi and sake community is evident by their palpable enthusiasm for their menu. Hana is a neighborhood gem with a casual ambiance making it the perfect date or family destination

Some restaurants announce themselves with neon lights and a line out the door. Others seem almost…read moredetermined to keep you away. Hai Noon falls firmly into the second category. I booked a solo seat at the bar just two hours before dinner, which, in hindsight, should have been my first clue. The night before, my plans at Chilte had evaporated after I arrived to discover the owner was hosting a baby shower and the ceilings were being painted instead of dinner being served. I wasn't eager to go 0-for-2 on my Scottsdale food pilgrimage. Pulling into what looked more like an aging roadside motor lodge than the home of a James Beard-recognized restaurant, I wondered if Google Maps had developed a sense of humor. I parked around back, followed the sign to the dining room, and found... a locked door. Naturally. For a brief moment I thought the Arizona restaurant gods were playing another practical joke. Then I spotted another entrance simply marked "Bar." Inside, Hai Noon revealed itself as a tiny oasis. Phoenix met Tokyo somewhere in a dimly lit room with clean lines, warm wood, and mellow music humming through the speakers. Three other guests occupied the restaurant--a couple finishing dinner and what appeared to be a delightfully intimate two-person baby shower. I took my place at the bar. The server welcomed me warmly. When I admitted I was in town for work and wanted to experience the restaurant rather than order safely, he smiled and took control. A few menu staples were unavailable but he confidently selected four dishes. The grapefruit avocado hamachi spoons arrived first and immediately justified the trip. Rich, buttery fish balanced against bright citrus acidity with avocado quietly stitching everything together. It's the kind of bite that reminds you why chefs obsess over simplicity done well. The white fish carpaccio followed with a little theater. Hot sesame oil was poured tableside, barely kissing the fish into submission. Fun presentation. Beautiful execution. Though once the spectacle faded, the dish itself never quite reached the same emotional high as the hamachi. The garlic butter mushrooms arrived... in a plastic bag. It shouldn't have worked. It absolutely did. Deeply savory, unapologetically rich, and refreshingly unconcerned with appearances. The house chicken, unfortunately, couldn't keep pace. Twice fried and topped with egg salad alongside a chili vinegar, it sounded far more exciting than it tasted. Sometimes clever combinations simply refuse to become memorable food. Cocktails, however, were another story. My first choice--the Kosho--was unavailable, so I settled on the Japanese Moss, a gin cocktail topped with yuzu cold foam. The foam leaned aggressively tart but never overwhelmed the drink. Later, after finally coaxing the bartender away from his phone, he suggested an off-menu serrano-infused rum cocktail with miso. Complex, vegetal, spicy, balanced. Exactly the sort of drink you hope to discover when you stop ordering from menus. By 7 p.m., I was the only customer left. Summer in Phoenix is merciless. One hundred thirteen degrees has a way of convincing even adventurous diners to stay home. I watched two reservations cancel while chatting with the bartender and server, who explained that between May and August, three tables can qualify as a good night. Location doesn't help either. Hidden behind an unassuming hotel, Hai Noon isn't exactly benefiting from walk-in traffic. The chef emerged from the kitchen several times during service. Each time he glanced at the empty reservation book, quietly acknowledged another cancellation with a shake of his head, and disappeared back into the kitchen without speaking to anyone. There was something heartbreaking about it. Here was someone capable of creating award-winning food, still chasing perfection while circumstances far beyond the plate slowly worked against him. Hai Noon isn't flawless. Service occasionally drifted. One dish missed the mark. The room felt almost too empty. But I'd rather spend an evening in an imperfect restaurant full of ambition than a polished dining room serving food without a soul. I just hope Scottsdale's relentless summer doesn't prove too Hai for many more Noons.

Intimate space for a nice dinner! I like the cozy/homey vibes mixed with the upscale food choices…read more Would recommend: the pork belly mushroom rice changed our lives. It was SO DELICIOUS. Wow. I could eat this every day and never get sick of it. Melts in your mouth. A must order. Wouldn't recommend: the salmon sashimi. The salmon was room temperature/a little warm which threw me off and made it tough to enjoy. Maybe a cold plate for serving would help combat this! The flavor was there, but the temperature made me nervous. Maybe order: the yams. For me, it had way too much topping in a small bowl, which made it overwhelming. Some of the yams were undercooked, but there is a lot of potential for this dish!

Coming here for years and it never disappoints…read more Great sushi, hot pots, ramen, beer selections, happy hour, sake bombers and Korean favourites. Their Chefs Omakase is a huge hit with me, an absolute work of art, each time a chef's perfection of sushi, made unique to order... absolute piece of culinary art. See many pics I've uploaded. This location has never disappointed us.... staff are attentive and quick to take away empties and refill/ask if I want more drinks. We've taken to eating at the sushi bar as its fantastic to see the chefs at work making the wonderful array of sushi dishes they have. Plenty of room with booths, high tops and patio The hot pots and ramen are a great treat on the cooler days we have, never dissappoint and always left overs to take home. Sushi is fantastic and they have an upsell menu to customise any rolls for preferences and allergies. Hard to try new options as they do a fantastic job each time on the favourites. Fresh oysters and specials always running, check the boards or ask your sever. Hot teas, draft beers, hot sake, endless selection at the bar.

Always great food. Culmination of multiple visits;…read more Alex is our Man, his service is exceptional, helpful, pleasant & friendly. Today we had Klara as our server; very good server. What a smile! Klara visited the table immediately asking for the drink order, returned for the appetizer or dinner request, he timing & efficiency is top not notch. Restaurant was fairly empty on arrival, a large group came in, a few other tables filled up, Klara handled it solo! Great job, awesome food & stunning server.

Amazing service amazing food! Loved the atmosphere! I would come back again and again!!!read more

Saturday 10/10 Came for an early dinner before heading to…read morethe Uncorked Arizona event at Chase Field grounds. Last time we enjoyed the sushi so much we had to come back for more. The sake I had was the Omikaze cold and unfiltered: delicious!, we also had the coconut cold sake. The ambiance is very pleasant, relaxed, the sushi preparation is done facing towards the tables, while the fried items are cooked in the kitchen. The staff in general are helpful and polite, our server especially was attentive, made sure there was no chile in what I ordered - and she took care that any spicy sauces were on the side, so we could share the various sushi orders. We ordered the Super Crunch Shrimp Roll, deep-fried, wrapped in soy paper, with shrimp tempura, avocado, cream cheese, crab stick and eel sauce. My favorite but all are so good it's hard to choose. A nice sashimi of yellowtail and albacore that was fresh, delicious, could've had more: the seaweed garnish was fresh and crunchy. Then the Rainbow roll came looking perfect but it was spicy so I admired it and my friends ate it all. The Kodo roll was also delicious, they kindly put the spicy garlic on the side so I could share with the others, The following review is from my first visit, I somehow thought I had posted it: , oops. Pleasant and efficient, with tables and some comfy banquettes along the side; the sushi station had three - maybe four? - chefs making the rolls and sashimiI while we decided what to order. I was quite impressed by the sashimi, but the whole lunch was delicious. We went around 1pm, so it wasn't crowded which was perfect for enjoying chatting and the food. We ordered sake bombs and for me the cold unfiltered sake: a good choice with deliciously fresh Sashimi, tempura shrimp, the unagi was delicious!, a tuna roll and a platter to share with salmon, the mentioned unagi nigiri and another spicy salmon I couldn't taste because there was chili in it. Definitely coming back !

Yutaka's fried food is the bomb! The gyozas do not come with sauce but are crispy on the outside…read moreand soft inside. The filling is yum!!! The potato croquettes is my favorite dish here. Another fried treat! It comes with a corn slaw and a special ketchup dip. I ordered the tempera udon without shrimp. In the past, the tempura is perfectly battered and fried. It is great to dunk in the udon broth. I am so satisfied with the udon and tempura veggies! Thank you, Yutaka!!!!

Decent bowl of tonkotsu ramen at a reasonable price. The place felt like a hole in the wall, hidden…read morein a shopping center. It was pretty full when we got there, so we had a short wait to get seated. The flavor of the broth is not as deep as other places I've been to in California (SF Japantown), but for Arizona it's decent enough I would consider going back if I needed a quick local fix.