Ryu Sushi is a little unsuspecting; the location is kind of weird in the sense that the parking lot…read moreof small. We went here for a friend's birthday, and was it definitely a fun night! The restaurant is fairly large, and seems like a lot of people like coming here for family/friend dinners. Like the name insists, the teppanyaki is the way to go. Their menu isn't that large, so it was pretty easy to make a decision. I opted for the filet mignon (rare) along with shrimp. Teppanyaki is really more of a show/experience, so the food comes out to you in sections (versus all at once like at a traditional restaurant). The filet was so soft, and was perfectly rare, and the shrimp was so good. I think in the future I'd eat a whole plate of shrimp. I also got to try the yakiniku, and that was also pretty good but very sweet. Their Boo Yah Ka roll was also pretty yummy. It's essentially a spring roll, but with some spice and citrus to it. I felt that the portion was good for a large meal, but my friend who got the chef's combo definitely had enough for leftovers.

Hubby & I had dinner here last Friday night. We made a reservation. The earliest you can make it…read morefor is 5:00. We arrived a little early, so they told us we could sit at the bar & have a drink. We sat there for 15+ minutes & the girl getting things ready for the bar totally ignored us. Right before we were seated someone else took our drink order & said she'd bring them to the table. Hubby got a beer & I got a Tito's & cranberry juice. We ordered an appetizer. While we were waiting they sat another 4 with us. We all expected dinner & a "show", but none of us expected the show we got. One of the staff started screaming at another staff member. We had no idea what the female staff member was saying since her words were not in English. She was so loud & screaming in the bar area so the entire restaurant could hear her. A couple of staff members tried to claim her dow. This went on for several minutes. It was crazy. All us customers were silent & just looking at the girl screaming & yelling. The next thing we know, round two. It was unbelievable. What was even crazier was they didn't send the staff member home! No one came over & said a word. No one apologized or said anything. After all of this, they sat couple with us. Finally the chef came to the table. By this time it was 20 til 6:00. Hubby got the filet with fried rice. I got the shrimp with fried rice. The food was good. However, hubby's steak was over cooked. Thankfully, hubby told the chef he wanted to change the steak from medium to medium rare, or it would have been even more over cooked. I also watch all of the employees but one prepping the food without gloves. This used to be our go to place for, but now with all this issues this time, we will probably have to find a new place.

We frequent this place at least a few times a month. The food is delicious, the quality is great…read moreand the portions are awesome, especially for the price.

Have came here a couple times the food is great and fresh. The service is quick and efficient,…read morestaff is very nice and will give you recommendations too. The lunch and dinner is great portions and very good price for what you get. They have a lot of options to try, I really like the chicken or steak and getting that with noodles.

If you make a reservation know that it is for the live teppenyaki area, I made a rsvp and waited…read morefor about 10 mns after checking in to which then I spoke with the hostess and she mentioned that for the regular tables it's just walk in, not rsvp. I didn't remember seeing that on the site. Overall it was very busy for a Wednesday evening but our waitress was amazing! I believe her name was Emmy, she was very welcoming and took our orders right away as well as checked in on us frequently. Food was fantastic! The lychee sake was very smooth one of my new faves! Mango tango roll is very good and has that hint of sweetness but not too overpowering.

Fun teppanyaki experience and the portion here is huge…read more Got to try two people combo, came with 4 proteins, soup, salad and fried rice. It was yummy as what could go wrong with anything covered in butter. Also it's entertaining and fun. Though it was pretty quick, start to finish, it was like 30 minutes-ish, and we ordered other dishes and that was slow, it came out when we're almost done with our food. Anyways fun food experience!

The Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos were perfect as a light dining snack. The wonton shell has a nice crunch…read more Needing more, we shared an "FWB" (Friend w Benefits) roll. Always a good option, as are the Chicken Gyoza steamed. Kasai packs in an event/celebration type crowd in the Japanese Steakhouse area. The separate bar area remains a dating and couples scene. Interesting to observe. Jack and the bartender team are top of the service game!

I really wanted to enjoy this! I had waited all week for a reservation for my friends birthday…read moreparty. We were let down and will not be returning. I suggest going somewhere else that is actually worth the time and money. We arrived there on time but they weren't ready for us yet. It took over 30 minutes for us to get a chef to our table and cook. We sat at the table hungry. The quality of food was not worth the prices. We ordered the steak ($50, definitely not worth it) and they did not cook it right. It was overdone. We also ordered salmon. I couldn't believe my eyes... the salmon ($38, not worth it) they had brought to our table was still half frozen! I had mentioned this at the table. I was ignored. I had to ask many times for different things from the chef due to the food not being good. I should have not ate it and just said something at the time but the waiter was in a bad mood and the chef wasn't the friendliest. The workers seemed tired and wanting to be there to do the job. I'd rather stay silent because I know how it can be working at a restaurant that has been busy. Our service... the waiter wasn't patient and had an attitude from the very beginning. I looked over at my friends and we kind of went silent. The performance at the hibachi lacked. I know the chef was probably worn out but our reservation was at 5 pm. Not late at all. We were super let down because the restaurant itself was beautiful but so many bad things happened. The only thing I liked from the restaurant was the happy hour they had a few nice drinks. That's it. The place is not accessible. there are places you have to step up, watch wear you step, it has a lot of declines and inclines. Not a lot of accessible parking. The entrance is so far away from most of the parking. Not enough room at tables for wheelchairs or scooters. It was super loud, very smoky and irritated not only my eyes my almost everyone at our table and other tables.

Great spot. I believe this was my first time having soba, and I couldn't get enough. This was a…read morecold dish, and came with a chicken yakitori skewer, veggie and shrimp tempura, and chicken gyoza. The noodles were great texture, the broth was super flavorful, and the sides were quite nice. I've been thinking about this meal every day since. It is a small spot, almost looks closed from the outside. There was just one server who appears to be the owner, and he was very nice and attentive. He checked in to make sure we knew how to eat the noodles properly and gently let us know when the kitchen and restaurant were closing. The croquettes were very nice, and I normally am not a huge fan of takoyaki but the octopus texture in these was nice and soft. There was not too much octopus in them though, so if that's important to you... :( Would definitely come back and probably order the exact same thing...

Toh Zan Nagasaki Grill has become one of my favorite Japanese resultants in Arizona. Their ramen,…read morethree words : perfectly balanced and authentic, nothing to be added, delicious on its own. The tonkatsu dinner has never disappointed, and the yakitori chicken skewers are always spot on. The older Japanese gentleman who takes orders is always friendly, greeting you and jotting your order down in Japanese, which definitely adds to the experience! I wish they served beer, a cold Sapporo would just make it a perfect experience. Place is usually quiet, but never empty which allows the staff to provide a better customer service.

We had two ribeye steaks & pork belly, mushrooms & all the sides two large South Korean Beers & a…read moresmall bottle of their Korean whiskey. First visit & it was absolutely stunningly delicious. Highly Recommend

First time in Arizona and my family and friends wanted to take us to this kbbq spot because they…read moresaid it was good and comparable to the ones in Cali. We came on a weekday afternoon, so it wasn't busy when we arrived. We got seated within the 10 minutes since they were setting up the tables for us. Ordering is fairly easy since they offer combos depending which meats you like more. Everything we ordered was good quality. My favorite meat cuts were the beef tongue, brisket and the intestines. If you're not into eating inside parts of animals, I would recommend getting the brisket or kalbi cuts. The Banchan (sides) were good too. They had fish cake, kimchi, pickled radish and cucumbers available. We also tried the tofu soup, steamed egg and corn cheese which all came out hot and tasted flavorful. This spot is a-la-carte, so you order off the menu and pay by items. My only downside is that they didn't have rice paper here since I don't really eat the white rice since it fills me up too quickly. Other than that, I would come back here again next time I'm visiting family. Service here was awesome too! We were checked on throughout our whole meal and the servers were friendly.

Mom life means you're always squeezing meals in between appointments, so I decided to grab a quick…read morecurbside order from Benihana before my daughter's doctor's appointment, and I'm so glad I did! First, can we talk about this Arizona heat? My little one was extra fussy, and I really didn't want to unbuckle her just to run inside. I called the restaurant to see if there was any chance they could bring my order out to the car, and they didn't hesitate for a second. They were so kind and told me that as soon as my food was ready, they'd bring it right out to me--and they did! It's those small acts of kindness that leave a lasting impression. Going above and beyond for a busy mom in 100+ degree weather might seem like a little thing, but it made my day so much easier. As for the food... the Hibachi Chicken burrito was SO good! It was flavorful, filling, and paired perfectly with the extra side of teriyaki sauce. I also ordered a side salad, which was fresh and a great addition to the meal. The customer service alone earned five stars, and the delicious food sealed the deal. I can't wait to come back when I have more time and enjoy the full dine-in hibachi experience. Until then, thank you for making this mama's day just a little bit easier.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was so disappointing that I feel obligated to…read moreshare it. My husband and I chose Benihana in Chandler to celebrate his birthday, and what should have been a special evening ended with us walking out after over an hour without receiving a single drink or any food. We had an 8:00 PM reservation and arrived about five minutes early. Despite there being virtually no one at the host stand, we weren't acknowledged for over seven minutes. Once we were finally greeted, we were told to wait "just a few minutes." That turned into another 10 minutes before we were seated. We intentionally chose seats in the middle of the hibachi table because we wanted to enjoy the chef's performance. Once seated, our server promptly took both our drink and dinner orders since we were already behind due to the delays. We thought things were finally moving in the right direction. Unfortunately, they weren't. About 35 minutes after we were seated, a host came over and asked us to move so another family could sit together. We reluctantly agreed, even though it was inconvenient. When I asked our server when the chef would begin cooking, she explained that we had to wait for the newly seated party to order. That is completely unacceptable. We made a reservation, arrived early, ordered immediately, and yet we were expected to sit there indefinitely because another party arrived later and hadn't even placed their order yet. Why should our experience be delayed because of someone else's schedule? To make matters worse, the children at the table were incredibly disruptive and disrespectful throughout the entire wait. When we politely mentioned it to the parents, the response we received was, "They're kids, let them do what they want." There was no consideration for anyone else trying to enjoy their meal or celebrate a special occasion. Staff never stepped in to address the situation. After waiting over an hour from our reservation time, we still had not received our drinks, no chef had started cooking, and no food had been served. At that point, we had enough. We got up and left. This wasn't just a disappointing dinner. It completely ruined my husband's birthday celebration. We chose Benihana because we expected a fun, memorable experience, and instead we left frustrated, hungry, and feeling like our time and special occasion meant nothing. This level of service is unacceptable, especially for a restaurant that requires reservations and markets itself as an experience. A reservation should actually mean something. I expect someone from management or the General Manager to contact me directly regarding this experience. An apology alone will not make up for a birthday celebration that cannot be recreated. Benihana needs to take responsibility for how poorly this entire evening was handled and explain what will be done to ensure other guests celebrating special occasions are not treated the same way.

It's called Makoto Sushi now. I love this group of restaurants and ate at their affiliate on 48th…read moreand Elliot Rd. Last week. The food here is outstanding and Lunch is only 21 dollars. The ice cream is even really good. Their out of control roll is out of control. The fried Scallops are perfect and their Tempura veggies are delicious with the Yam as my fave vegetable. And the staff is so nice and accommodating You just can't go wrong here.

Just so you know this place changed their name to Makoto…read more Terrible business practice. You are forced to have your entire party do all you can eat or not at all. For example we were a party of 4 and 3 of us wanted all you can eat and one did not want sushi and they told them they could not or we could not. So 3 of us are willing to spend $31 per person and were told no cause they are afraid one person might get some. Will never come back to this shady greedy place. No wonder they changed their name again.