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So cute! Met the passionate owner, and our server was fast, friendly, and gave great recommendations. The food is wonderful, but the dining area is very small and fills up fast, making it hard to get a seat on busy days. Pro-tip: If you can't dine in, order via DoorDash or Uber Eats instead!
Food was really great. We went with friends. It was fun as we went with friends. Vibes were fine. 3 stars bc tbh service was not good at all. They were friendly, but I just like basic things like water refills without having to ask. We had to get up and ask for things. The ramen was delicious. You get a large portion. The soup was very rich and the pork was amazing. Noodles were a great texture. The egg was nicely cooked. You get a large enough portion to last another meal. 8.5/10 We got teriyaki chicken to go. It was decent. I wish this place was a little closer to my house.
Stumbled upon this place on Yelp and the reviews did not lie, it's fabulous! Service was quick, the place was packed for a Tuesday lunch but they love quickly! It got quiet pretty quick when the larger groups finished up. We checked in on Yelp and got the gyoza for free - it was a bit too over cooked in my opinion but still tasty. The miso soup (not pictured because I was so hungry) was hot and refreshing. Beef teriyaki platter: 9/10 was hot and sizzling, sauced perfectly. Hungry Man Rolls: 9/10, the right hint of spicy and flavor. Cannot wait to come back again!
This is a very nice sushi spot. Not having an actual sushi bar is a bit of a bummer but the quality of all the dishes are above average. Sadly, the service was a bit slow. The Ramen is excellent. Probably in my top one or two in Arizona. They have a limited selection of Nigiri, but the slices are quite generous and the prices are reasonable. Coming here during dinner hours will require a wait, as this place is pretty small. I came in the afternoon and there wasn't many people there.
If loving this place is wrong, I don't want to be right. I'm officially convinced I've found the best ramen in Phoenix--like... cancel all other plans, this is the one. From the very first bite, I knew I was about to be loyal for life. We ordered ramen plus an assortment of sushi, and let me just say--everything tasted like it had main character energy. The sushi? Fresh, flavorful, and minding its business in the best way. The ramen? Whew. That broth deserves its own fan club. Rich, comforting, and so good it had me pausing mid-bite like, "hold on... let me appreciate this." Pro tip: ask for the chili oil. I don't know what magic is in it, but it took my ramen from "this is amazing" to "I might shed a tear." Absolute game changer. The spot itself is small and stays busy, but honestly? That just adds to the charm. It's giving cozy, intimate, "you found a hidden gem and now you're gatekeeping but also telling everyone you love" vibes. Service was top-tier--attentive without hovering, friendly without forcing it. And the mojito?? Fresh, crisp, and dangerously good. Like... I could've ordered three and made questionable decisions. Long story short: I will be back. Frequently. Probably too frequently. If you don't see me here, mind your business--I'm just on my way back.
Tasty Japanese food at a great price point. Portions are very generous. We ordered the ramen, tempura, and sashimi. We ate around 4pm and were full for the rest of the night. Tempura was a tad on the greasy side, and comes with rice and miso soup. Pretty good, but we didn't end up finishing it all. Ramen was very flavorful, and the pork was nice and tender. We were very pleased with the meal, and would happily return the next time we're in town.
We luckily got here before the Sunday dinner time rush so we were seated right away. The place is small so it'll be hard to have a large group here. Service was friendly and fast. The tonkotsu ramen was hearty and flavorful. Lots of broth leftover so I might ask for extra noodles the next time. We will be returning for our ramen fix.
Service always friendly and efficient! Ambiance lively. Food is fantastic. This place is always hopping! Ramen, Udon assorted sushi ordered with tempura. Awesome as always. My favorite place when In Phoenix!
My husband and I ordered from here through door dash. We were craving some ramen and also decided to order a sushi roll. I ordered the Tonkotsu ramen and he ordered the Spicy Miso ramen. We split a Hungry Man roll. The food arrived warm and the soup had to be assembled (which is how it usually is with ramen). We both thought the ramen was just ok, the broth seemed kind of bland. Maybe it would have been better if we'd dined in. The Hungry Man sushi roll was really good though, so that made up for the "mid" ramen we received.
I just went this afternoon (12pm) it was not busy when I got there !! Maybe a party of two ahead of us, so we got sat right away. Service was amazing !! It was a small restaurant but definitely well worth it especially for the prices. The ramen & sushi roll I got were sooooo good !! The sushi was HUGE & definitely worth the money. I would so recommend getting sushi here !! You can tell everything was cooked freshly !! The restaurant itself was super clean & friendly.
We ordered a tonkotsu ramen, sushi roll and chicken teriyaki. The sizzling chicken teriyaki came with a cup of miso soup and rice, the portion was big enough to share, a great choice for protein. The tonkotsu ramen was good too, and the price was reasonable! The spicy garlic albacore roll was huge and fresh. The staff was kind and the environment was clean. For the price and food quality, I'll definitely come back again and try different dishes.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Yutaka's fried food is the bomb! The gyozas do not come with sauce but are crispy on the outside and 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!!!! read more
1 month ago
So cute! Met the passionate owner, and our server was fast, friendly, and gave great recommendations. The food is wonderful, but the dining area is very small and fills up fast, making it hard to get a seat on busy days. Pro-tip: If you can't dine in, order via DoorDash or Uber Eats instead! read more
3 months ago
Food was really great. We went with friends. It was fun as we went with friends. Vibes were fine. 3 stars bc tbh service was not good at all. They were friendly, but I just like basic things like water refills without having to ask. We had to get up and ask for things. The ramen was delicious. You get a large portion. The soup was very rich and the pork was amazing. Noodles were a great texture. The egg was nicely cooked. You get a large enough portion to last another meal. 8.5/10 We got teriyaki chicken to go. It was decent. I wish this place was a little closer to my house. read more
Stumbled upon this place on Yelp and the reviews did not lie, it's fabulous! Service was quick, the place was packed for a Tuesday lunch but they love quickly! It got quiet pretty quick when the larger groups finished up. We checked in on Yelp and got the gyoza for free - it was a bit too over cooked in my opinion but still tasty. The miso soup (not pictured because I was so hungry) was hot and refreshing. Beef teriyaki platter: 9/10 was hot and sizzling, sauced perfectly. Hungry Man Rolls: 9/10, the right hint of spicy and flavor. Cannot wait to come back again! read more
3 days ago
Always a great price with good portion sizes. They also always have great service. Ambiance is chill read more
This is a very nice sushi spot. Not having an actual sushi bar is a bit of a bummer but the quality of all the dishes are above average. Sadly, the service was a bit slow. The Ramen is excellent. Probably in my top one or two in Arizona. They have a limited selection of Nigiri, but the slices are quite generous and the prices are reasonable. Coming here during dinner hours will require a wait, as this place is pretty small. I came in the afternoon and there wasn't many people there. read more
If loving this place is wrong, I don't want to be right. I'm officially convinced I've found the best ramen in Phoenix--like... cancel all other plans, this is the one. From the very first bite, I knew I was about to be loyal for life. We ordered ramen plus an assortment of sushi, and let me just say--everything tasted like it had main character energy. The sushi? Fresh, flavorful, and minding its business in the best way. The ramen? Whew. That broth deserves its own fan club. Rich, comforting, and so good it had me pausing mid-bite like, "hold on... let me appreciate this." Pro tip: ask for the chili oil. I don't know what magic is in it, but it took my ramen from "this is amazing" to "I might shed a tear." Absolute game changer. The spot itself is small and stays busy, but honestly? That just adds to the charm. It's giving cozy, intimate, "you found a hidden gem and now you're gatekeeping but also telling everyone you love" vibes. Service was top-tier--attentive without hovering, friendly without forcing it. And the mojito?? Fresh, crisp, and dangerously good. Like... I could've ordered three and made questionable decisions. Long story short: I will be back. Frequently. Probably too frequently. If you don't see me here, mind your business--I'm just on my way back. read more
7 months ago
Tasty Japanese food at a great price point. Portions are very generous. We ordered the ramen, tempura, and sashimi. We ate around 4pm and were full for the rest of the night. Tempura was a tad on the greasy side, and comes with rice and miso soup. Pretty good, but we didn't end up finishing it all. Ramen was very flavorful, and the pork was nice and tender. We were very pleased with the meal, and would happily return the next time we're in town. read more
We luckily got here before the Sunday dinner time rush so we were seated right away. The place is small so it'll be hard to have a large group here. Service was friendly and fast. The tonkotsu ramen was hearty and flavorful. Lots of broth leftover so I might ask for extra noodles the next time. We will be returning for our ramen fix. read more
My husband and I ordered from here through door dash. We were craving some ramen and also decided to order a sushi roll. I ordered the Tonkotsu ramen and he ordered the Spicy Miso ramen. We split a Hungry Man roll. The food arrived warm and the soup had to be assembled (which is how it usually is with ramen). We both thought the ramen was just ok, the broth seemed kind of bland. Maybe it would have been better if we'd dined in. The Hungry Man sushi roll was really good though, so that made up for the "mid" ramen we received. read more
6 months ago
I just went this afternoon (12pm) it was not busy when I got there !! Maybe a party of two ahead of us, so we got sat right away. Service was amazing !! It was a small restaurant but definitely well worth it especially for the prices. The ramen & sushi roll I got were sooooo good !! The sushi was HUGE & definitely worth the money. I would so recommend getting sushi here !! You can tell everything was cooked freshly !! The restaurant itself was super clean & friendly. read more
2 months ago
We ordered a tonkotsu ramen, sushi roll and chicken teriyaki. The sizzling chicken teriyaki came with a cup of miso soup and rice, the portion was big enough to share, a great choice for protein. The tonkotsu ramen was good too, and the price was reasonable! The spicy garlic albacore roll was huge and fresh. The staff was kind and the environment was clean. For the price and food quality, I'll definitely come back again and try different dishes. read more
Came here with my fiance we wanted sushi so we wanted to try this place, there food i would give a 4 because what we order was very good, we had california roll, dynamite roll and potatoes croquettes. The service i wasnt happy with the girl sitting us at the table because when we sat down the table was wet first of all then we ask that same girl if you can ha e some napkins. She gave us the napkins with an attitude didnt say anything, just gave us the napkins and walked away. We had the waiter tall guy he was nice and helpful. Ambience the place is definitely very small but its a busy place for dinner for sure. No tv, no music. But definitely a small place with a couples of tables and chairs. I would recommend this place but it would be a wait time so expect that. But food is good so far its my first time , will come back definitely next time im in town and try somthing different. read more
8 months ago
Absolutely incredible! Excellent food and Service,, Cozy environment just like in Japan. We had a couple of the Raman dishes and they were excellent, lots of ingredients.. also enjoyed the Spicy roll sushi, i liked the size consistency and taste.... Looks like they have a beer special all the time,, Soporo for $3.95. Great employees, consistently checking in on our table. 5 read more
2 months ago
1 month ago
This place is always soooo good, and reasonably priced. My husband and I love it. We drive kinda far just to eat here read more
1 month ago
Went here and had to wait about 20 minutes for a table for two, but it was definitely worth the wait. The place has a good amount of seating, but if you're coming with a bigger party, you should definitely call ahead. The staff was friendly and really nice, and the food was bursting with fresh flavor. I'll definitely be back for more of that ramen! read more
4 months ago
This quaint little place is hidden between 2 businesses, when you walk in, it looks soo nice! Very clean & organized. Customer service is excellent! But the most important is the amazing food that they serve! You can tell they take pride in every single dish they serve! My GF and I love coming here and my husband and I as well to just try new things because everything you order is delicious! Very fresh and tasty! HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!! read more
11 months ago
5 months ago
Tonkotsu ramen. Best ramen I've had in Arizona. It's the real deal. No where else compares to Yutaka. read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
This place was delish! We came on a Saturday night around 8:30pm and it was packed. The restaurant is fairly small, so there wasn't too much seating. We ended up ordering takeout out, but that wasn't a problem. We took our food back home and it was equally as delicious. The ramen is so flavorful and very filling. read more
Solid little sushi joint located in a strip mall, which was packed. Service was very attentive. The tonkatsu ramen lunch special is a great deal and pretty darn good for a non-ramen restaurant. Crispy rice tuna was a big portion. All the rolls were decent, I just wish they mentioned on the menu that they come with cucumber, so I could I have asked for none. Pretty good sushi place overall and I will be back. read more
3 months ago
Our favorite place for ramen, so comforting! Small seating around 12 tables, but quick service so turn around is pretty quick. read more
2 years ago
Have been here several times now. Seriously, this spot is clutch. You simply will not find better tonkatsu ramen in the Valley. Yes, it's worth the wait. And chances are, when you get here, you will have to wait. Put down your name and number to go walk around the mall to kill some time. Everything we have tried is delicious, fresh, and top notch. No complaints...except, I wish they would accept reservations! The wait is getting close to unbearable for date night but the food is truly so good we suffer the waiting just to go! read more
3 months ago
Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon as this was one of the top Ramen/sushi places on yelp and google. It's not a fancy restaurant but more of a walk-in open seat and the sushi counter is open to where you can see the workers making your food. With that said for three people, we were seated rather quickly. When you check in via Yelp, you receive three free gyozas or four California rolls and we opted for the Gyoza. The gyozas were tasty but the dipping sauce which I assume was soy sauce was not as flavorful or as salty as I like for dipping gyozas. We got the hungry man roll ,the viva Vegas roll ,spicy Ramen and tonkutsu Ramen. I expected the spicy Ramen to have a bit more flavor, it was spicy, but not very flavorful. I will say though the meat which is pork was soft and tasted good. I tasted my friend's tonkutsu and actually enjoyed the sauce of the better and think that the creaminess should also be a focus in the spicy Ramen along with adding some flavor. The viva Las Vegas rolls were a tad heavy for me. Flavor was not too bad and I did not try the hungry man Roll. I will add the little salad on the side of a Gyoza was very tasty. Services is quick and restaurant is in good location next to other shopping areas. Update: viva vegas roll the next day reheated in air fryer is perfect!! read more
2 months ago
2 months ago
I got the tonkatsu ramen and it was really good. The staff are super welcoming and the atmosphere is friendly. Definitely come try! read more
1 year ago
First visit, a Friday evening, the dining area is very small. Thankfully, we arrived before the early dinner rush. The service was fine. The food we ordered was not your typical ramen or sushi. The spicy miso ramen had chashu(pork belly) but it was overcooked. If you don't like a lot of spice, they will bring it on the side so you can add the spice to your liking. The ramen's addition of corn was an unique twist on your typical ramen. The Vegas roll was pretty good. A couple of us found it to be too cream cheese heavy. read more
Stopped in for dinner with a friend on a Sunday night and the place was busy. That's a good sign in my opinion. It's a small space but doesn't feel crowded. It's spaced out well, brightly lit, clean, and tastefully decorated. Being that it was so busy we had to wait a bit to be helped but our server was great despite being so busy. I got the tonkatsu ramen and my friend got the hungryman roll. It was a lot of food! It was also really tasty. We both really enjoyed our meals. I had enough to take home for seconds and I'm looking forward to them. I will definitely stop in again. They're conveniently located right next to my barber after all! read more
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751 E Bell Rd
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Phoenix, AZ 85022
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Are there GF choices on the menu?
Yes. Panko bread crumbs are made from rice. Many of the rolls have no wheat products. I would ask prior to ordering, but I believe so.
I used "all you can eat sushi" as my search term and this restaurant popped up 3rd on the list, but upon reviewing the menu I don't see the AYCE info. Where is it? Please advise.
The restaurant doesn’t have all-you-can-eat (AYCE) sushi. They know they appear as such on Yelp, but Yelp says they have no control over the listing. It’s populated automatically from user search results.
Do they have hand rolls? & are they able to make rolls wrapped in cucumber instead of rice?
Is there a patio?
No there isn't. Was just there the other night and the servers would have to cross the main path of traversing traffic that is along the strip mall. It's an indoor place but get there early or try to time it where the first batch of peeps are done…
How are the Chicken wings?
Delicious! I really liked them and so did my fiancé! I highly recommend them. Also try the Gyoza if you haven't those are to die for!
Do they have happy hour?
No they don't their prices are comparable to a happy hour though
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