Finally stopped in at Shimogamo for lunch, and I have to say, the service and food were top-notch!…read moreThe restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful--the atmosphere is so posh, elegant, and upscale, making the whole experience feel extra special. We started with the shrimp tempura appetizer, and it was fried perfectly. For our main course, we ordered the sashimi, Hamachi Chili Lime Crudo, and Yuzu Tuna Roll. Every dish did not disappoint! For dessert, we opted to try the toro. I know it's not technically dessert, but we really wanted to give it a try--and it absolutely melted in our mouths. The caviar on top was such a nice touch! Between the gorgeous atmosphere, excellent service, and incredible food, Shimogamo made for such a great lunch experience. Highly recommend stopping by and giving this place a try!

9.3.26 - Been a while since I've been to this location. My friend and I wanted sushi somewhere…read morenearby so we came here. It was around 4:45pm on a Thursday evening and wasn't super busy yet at the time. I didn't realize there were more people seated in the back room. Not sure if they've been there or if they came in after though. We were seated at the sushi bar. Our order: Miso Sour Mocktails x2 Yuzu Mushroom Wagyu Grilled Oysters x2 Fried Oysters Salmon Cornet Miso Soup Salmon Nigiri x2 Hamachi Nigiri x2 Amberjack Nigiri x2 Scallop Nigiri x2 Hamachi Chili Lime Crudo Surf N Turf Roll The mocktails were refreshing! Oysters weren't bad but I could do without them or get something else instead. Unfortunately they didn't have uni at the time or I would've gotten that instead. Salmon Cornet was interesting. Very different. I might have to try it again. Hamachi and scallop nigiris are always good. Didn't really like the amberjack too much. The hamachi lime crudo was my favorite! Surf N Turf roll was alright. Hamachi nigiris were $11 each. Those were a bit pricy. Total was about $258 for 2 people. Our waiter and sushi chef were amazing!

Daruma Ramen absolutely blew us away. We started with the cucumber salad and gyoza; the gyoza were…read moreperfectly crispy, packed with flavor, and some of the best we've ever had. For ramen, we ordered the Spicy Tonkotsu and Spicy Miso. Both were rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of heat. The broth was incredible, the noodles were cooked perfectly, and every ingredient tasted fresh and intentional. We've had ramen all over, and this was hands down the best ramen we've ever had. Great food, great flavors, and a meal we'll be thinking about for a long time. We can't wait to come back.

It the food was great!!! I love that more Japanese restaurants are popping up!…read more おいしいです!!! Service was standard The place was clean !

This place is small but mighty. It's the best sushi spot in the area, hands down…read more The fish was fresh, and it melts in your mouth. The service was attentive , fast, and warm. My beautiful date had the miso soup with tofu. The flavors were deep and flavorful. I will definitely come back.

Icho has quickly become one of my most favorite places to visit…read more The small interior seats only a few guests which makes it great for date nights and special outings with a few guests. However this allows the staff to be more directly invested in your experience and keep the same level of quality in each dish. The fish is always fresh. The sushi rolls are creative enough to stand out from your local sushi restaurant but not over the top that the flavors get so mixed up that you're not sure what you're eating. The star of the show is their truffle escolar. I can't say more than if you are a fan of sashimi, then you will want to get this to be the first and last dish you order.

Service was pretty fast considering it was busy at the time our group was there, food was delicous.read more

This was a gem! Had a craving for ramen and saw this little place driving by, reviews looked great…read more It's very aesthetically decorated, staff friendly, and food delicious. Mt favorite was the steamed dumplings and tonkotsu ramen!

The service was 20/10, the kindest people I've ever had waiting on us in the USA…read more We came late and didn't realize the closing time. They told us to please stay and we are so welcome and they were over the top accommodating. Everything was so good. The spicy miso wasn't my favorite flavor but that is just a personal preference. They gyozas were so delicious I will come back again. When we left the people who were working, were all enjoying dinner together like a home family vibe going on. It was so cute and they were some of the most kind people I've ever come across. Definitely give this place a try

We had been craving ramen for days--it kept popping up on our social media feeds over and over…read moreagain--so we finally gave in and decided to try this spot. They offer a nice variety of Japanese dishes, but we were definitely here for the ramen. I ordered the spicy miso ramen, and it came out just right--perfectly spicy with fish cake, green onions, and all the toppings. It was delicious and hit the spot. The tonkotsu ramen had a nice creaminess to it, but it could've used a bit more depth of flavor. One thing I really liked is that you can order side appetizers along with your entrée, almost like building your own bento-style meal. We went with the deep-fried gyoza and gyudon. The gyudon was a standout--definitely five stars. The gyoza, however, was just okay for me. Breakdown:    *   Spicy miso ramen:    *   Tonkotsu ramen:    *   Gyudon:    *   Gyoza: Service was friendly, the restaurant was clean, and overall it definitely satisfied our ramen craving.

Always fresh and very well presented…read more The place is always clean and the staff is always friendly. I am so thankful that this is close to my work. My favorites are the Boston Roll, the Love Roll, and the Rock n Roll. The Yellowtail sashimi with Ponzu is also a must try. I like to get a side of eel sauce to dip my Boston Roll in (trust me it is great).

The restaurant has new owners, which isn't necessarily a negative, and the overall experience was…read morefine. I ordered the 16-piece sashimi and was asked if I wanted to "upgrade" it. That caught me off guard, so I asked what the upgrade included. I was told it meant better-quality sashimi, and out of curiosity, I agreed. Unfortunately, when it arrived, it didn't appear to be an upgrade at all. Honestly, the fish seemed lower-grade than what I had received here in the past, which was disappointing. I also always order eel sauce, but they now charge extra for it. I eat sushi often, and while the meal wasn't bad, it simply wasn't as good as this restaurant used to be.

Great place! The service was friendly and attentive, and the sushi was fresh, beautifully…read morepresented, and very generous in portion size. You definitely don't leave feeling like you paid for three decorative grains of rice and a philosophical experience. Everything we tried was delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the portions made it feel like a genuinely good value. We'll absolutely be back

kuka sushi is my absolute favorite sushi restaurant in arizona!! the sushi, raw fish, and sashimi…read moreplates are absolutely heavenly and always so fresh. I've been countless times over the many years and I will always find myself coming back. I had it again recently after a while with 2 friends who've never been before and the seared tuna sashimi, sicilian hamachi, and surf n turf roll was delectable. the fish and sushi roll slices also seemed to be so much more bigger than I remembered, the portion sizes were hefty! I always love introducing my friends to kuka because of how good it is, and I have to tell them that after trying kuka no sushi restaurant will ever compare again lol sometimes the service is a little slow, so it's good to remember and get all your requests first thing in, or in the past I honestly have just gone up to the server myself and asked for whatever I needed. it's not super deterring for me though due to the amazing food that they have. I can't really speak for the quality of their non-sushi items however, as I do believe focusing on their sushi is the best way to eat here!

We had such a great experience at Zu Izakaya and will definitely be back! We started with the…read morejalapeño poppers and vegetable tempura, and we were pleasantly surprised by how generous the tempura portion was for the price. Everything came out hot, crispy, and fresh. For sushi, we ordered the Jalapeño Vegas Roll and the Baked Scallop Roll, and both were absolutely delicious. I also had the California, spicy tuna, and spicy yellowtail hand rolls, while my sister ordered the California and spicy yellowtail cut rolls. Every roll was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The quality of the fish really stood out, and everything tasted fantastic. A special shoutout to our server, Chloe, who did an amazing job! She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. Her recommendations and great service made an already wonderful dining experience even better. Between the fresh food, generous portions, excellent service, and reasonable prices, Zu Izakaya is an easy five stars. If you're near ASU and craving sushi or Japanese food, I highly recommend checking it out. We'll definitely be back!

Ordered food for me and my coworkers to our site on a Tuesday night this week. It was absolutely…read moredelicious for one! As has been the case for every Zu Izakaya venue I've been to, but? What made this experience above par, was the fact that even though they forgot to include the Miso soup, they were able to make up for it immediately. No hassle on getting refunded for the missing item, wonderful phone service, and delicious eats~

Better than Nobu. Hands down best sushi in AZ and I've been here 11 years…read more It's fresh, authentic and delicious. Also fresh wasabi!!

Wow! What a great experience. First and last is that the service and staff were amazing. They…read morewere extremely friendly and helpful, providing great insights into the best ways to enjoy the dishes and fresh wasabi! So rare to find fresh wasabi. The curry bowl was flavorful and not oily. The meat and veggies were tender, and we loved the use of purple cabbage. The salmon sashimi was well portioned with fresh lemon slices plus the fresh wasabi and ginger. It made the salmon pop. The spicy scallop handroll was not heavy in sauce so you could taste the salmon. It was a perfect size and portion of rice to scallops. The special roll was very bright and fresh. With salmon, mango, jalapeno, and lemon. The wasabi and ginger added light spice. It was a party on the tastebuds. The restaurant was clean and well kept, back to the staff they just kept maxing us with their care and friendliness. The ice cream sandwich as a closing to the meal reminded us of childhood. If you want affordable, good quality sushi with friendly people, this is a place to visit!

Family owned and operated. Exceptionally good food! Generous portions on everything from sushi -…read moreramens - meals! Quality ingredients, creative combinations, beautifully presented. Food court like setting. Never had an issue with seating right next to or across from their order/pick up counter. Cant go wrong!

One of the best sit downs. I enjoyed my dinner and the sushi was immaculate. Fresh. Flown in every…read moreWednesday very attentive staff and very friendly will. Be coming back 4-5 stars