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!

For work, we were doing an onsite visit and wanted a nice Sunday dinner before kicking off the…read morevisit to the Phoenix office. One of my NYC coworkers mentioned Shimogamo, and I mentioned liking the Gilbert location a few weeks back. She reached out and made a reservation for 10-12 of us. I hadn't realized how small this location was, so it meant she rented the room for an exceptional exclusive dining experience! Things We Ordered I Tried: - Yuzu Mule: loved this drink at the Gilbert location, so I ordered again. Very refreshing and recommend if you like mules. - Hamachi Chili Lime Crudo: Great flavor and first time trying a crudo. I really liked the subtle heat and acidity of the citrus ponzu. - Crispy Truffle Crab: This was decent, but overall my least favorite of our starters & small bites. - Spicy Tuna Tartare: This was delicious and enjoyed the nori chips to serve the spicy tuna on. - Kagoshima Filet ($120): I'm sad to report... this was FANTASTIC. I wanted to hate it at the price point of $120, but it truly melts in your mouth. My first experience trying Wagyu and it was a A5 rating, which is the highest. Started with a bougie one it seems! - Tamago Roll: I do enjoy a tamago roll, and this was pretty good. - Crazy Roll: I enjoyed this at the Gilbert location, though I do still standby this could be elevated with a spicy mayo or topping. - Surf 'N Turf Roll: This was my favorite roll of the night! A5 Wagyu and shrimp tempura?! Heck yeah! Absolutely delicious, though I'm not a huge fan of mustard. Still a delicious roll and likely what I'd get if I returned. - Yuzu Mushrooms: One of the specials listed, and decent flavor. Though, I think I'd stick to rolls if returning. - Matcha Tiramisu: I was told this was a must order, but I'm truly baffled at this desert. This is more like a no bake cheesecake and not a tiramisu. The red bean paste was an odd texture at the bottom and very hard to get your spoon all the way down to get all the elements of the dessert. - Mango Kakigori: Very light and refreshing! A hit with the team, and we had three to share. Shout out to Matthew for an amazing experience! Very attentive and appreciated the suggestions, while helping ensure we met the spend requirement for renting the room ($1200). What a truly magic night that made us feel like VIP!

We tried Shimogamo for the first time tonight and the experience all around was spectacular!…read more Our waiter knew both the menu and specials inside and out, was passionate, and gave excellent recommendations. (I wish we could remember his name!) We enjoyed every single thing ordered - and are already looking forward to the next trip to try more - especially with fall specials upcoming!! I'm a robust uncultured middle aged white woman, and they reserved their judgments on my fork usage. This place, in its entirety, is rad. I love it!

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.

* Food: Rated 10 out of 10 for high quality * Ambience: Calm…read moreand relaxing, great for a chill time * Service: Friendly and efficient staff.

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 really enjoyed my takeaway from here!…read more I stopped in while I was staying at a hotel in the area to place a to-go order. I didn't see what was I looking for on the machine at the front I asked the woman at the bar if the item was available for takeaway and she assured me it was no problem. She let me place my order on a little handheld screen that made everything SUPER easy. She got me a water that must've had lemon or some other citrus infused in it as it was delicious. I took a few pictures of the cute decor, watched a little bit of the anime playing above the bar and before I knew it she popped back with my food all wrapped up with utensils and all! The food was delicious! I got the Takoyaki which was fantastic, nice crispy outside with a good amount of octopus inside and the Miso Katsu Chicken and added rice and miso soup for a minimal extra cost. I think my total came to like $25 before tip which on Mill you'd be hard pressed to find that kind of price for a full meal and appetizer even at a sandwich shop. Great food, great service, cool atmosphere, I'll definitely be back with friends!

Excellent food! I visited with my wife on a Friday night due to my daughter's recommendation. She…read moremade a good one! The food was tasty! We loved the decor in the restaurant. It's right on Mill, so no complaints here. The service was quick and friendly! We'll be back!

I've been sick in bed all day. I have no food in my house and I've been so desperately hungry since…read moreI woke up. I tried to go out to get food but my head had been spinning and my lungs ached with every move I made. I finally, with the last $30 in my account, caved and got UberEats. I got myself the miso ramen and a Philadelphia roll and hoped that it would still be warm by the time it got to me. Fast forward 30 minutes and I get a knock at my door. I opened and saw Vinh, the driver, and a beautiful, picture-perfect, pink and blue Arizona sky framing him stood at my doorway with my meal. I grabbed the bag and thanked him, then sat and turned on Smosh read reddit stories and dug in. I would kill to relive that first bite again. I could feel my throat mending itself instantly with the warm broth. The spice was so perfectly hot. My sinuses were freed from their snotty prison for the first time in days. The pork was falling apart as I picked it up. God it was glorious. I can't remember the last time I felt so incredibly satisfied after getting food delivered. I feel the best I have in days thanks to this miracle soup. The roll was also fire. Type shi Thank you, Azusa Ramen & Sushi

Honestly didn't find very flavorful. The broth tasted watery. I got the tonkotsu. I also got…read morepotstickers and that was the best. Philly roll tasted off from here too - maybe salmon was more smoked but it was unusual.

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 !

We live in Phoenix, but my wife gets her hair done in Mesa. We always look for someplace new to eat…read moreafterwards for dinner. I search Yelp for something, and Tampopo Ramen caught my eye. The reviews looked good, and I love Ramen, which isn't easy to find a place that makes good Ramen. This is a very small place, with the kitchen right there for all to see. And in the kitchen was one older woman, and seating, taking orders, and serving was one young man. This is a Tuesday early evening, so when we entered there was only one person eating. We got seated immediately , perused the menu, got some suggestions and placed our orders. The food came quickly, hot, and tasted amazing. I got the spicy kimche broth with pork belly and tofu, and noodles. This was amazing. The noodles are made in-house, and you can tell. The broth was so flavorful, and yes spicy as I like it. My wife got a cold noodle and chicken dish, which I tasted and would have been very happy with that. I think this may be the best Ramen restaurant in the metropolitan area. Not fancy, kind of what you would find in some town in Japan. You come here for the food, not the ambiance. But I'll take this over fancy surroundings and mediocre food every time. If you love home cooked Ramen done the way it has been done in families for centuries , then go try Tampopo Ramen.

Food was great, Tristian service was good. , good music,…read morenice place to hang out and eat with friends.

At Blue Sushi, the food is absolutely delicious. Their vegan menu is extensive, and the majority…read more(if not all) of their fish is sustainably caught. On top of this, the service is absolutely phenomenal. We have come here twice, and Eric took care of us the first time, and LJ was our server the next. Both servers were incredibly attentive, and Eric even came to check in with us on our second visit! LJ had fantastic recommendations, and made us feel very taken care of and never rushed, even though the restaurant was quite busy! Our experience with the food, and Eric encouraged us to come back a second time, but LJ (and the entire team, from hosts to managers) will keep us coming back. The seating and general ambiance of the restaurant is beautiful as well, and very comfortable. They have a lot of booth seating, which is always preferred personally, but they have traditional seating as well! I would highly recommend Blue Sushi to anyone and everyone! One of the best restaurants in Arizona right now.

Came in for lunch during workweek took nearly 40 minutes to get our small sushi order. Apparently…read morethey were 'slammed' with to-gos, which should be no excuse to not serve customers in dining room first. No one came up to us to explain the situation or warn us that it might take a while. Food was good , their vegan sushi selection cannot be topped. Just be warned that this might not fit within your lunch schedule if they are understaffed (?). We've been to other locations around the country and typically service / speed has been great all around. Additionally parking is a bit weird nearby , without clear indications on where to go and takes some figuring out how to get in/out of the parking structure.

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