50 Best Japanese Restaurants in Phoenix

“The quality, quantity and flavor are amazing.“

“The food and ambiance is outstanding.“

“Amazing cuisine! Don’t let lack of fancy curb appeal or location fool you…excellent food and service. #authentic #ifjapanesepeopleeatthere…“

“This restaurant is absolutely amazing!! I saw this restaurant and had to try it. I got the special nicole roll and the chicken teriyaki and it was amazing! The waitress was super nice and even the bathrooms were super clean! This place will be one of my new favorite restaurants in phoenix.“

“We've been coming to Shinko just about once a week for a while now and I can't believe I never though to leave a review. I absolutely love their ramen! I bounce back and forth between the pork and the chicken (extra spicey on mine) and both are fantastic. The gyoza and jalapeño poppers are also amazing. The real gem though, is the staff. They're some of the friendliest people I've ever met and I look forward to saying hello to them every time I come. I can't say enough how much I enjoy and appreciate they're service. 100% recommended to anybody who wants great food made by great people!“

“Full Japanese food menu with ramen and other cooked items. Great lunch options. I went for dinner and had sashimi and a spider roll. The fish was fresh and service was great. There is indoor and patio seating. Place starts to get busy around 5:30-6p.“

“Great restaurant chefs choice 9 course dinner was wonderful!“

“The food was great! The service was fast and pleasant. I did go about 9:00 in the evening. I would definitely go again and try something different. Reasonably priced for sushi. The atmosphere was busy and a bit noisy but more than acceptable for the time and type of restaurant.“

“I've gone here since opening day years ago and keep coming back due to the quality and efficiency of their service.I've never had a bad poke bowl, sushi roll or appetizer.I typically go for a custom poke bowl or the Las Vegas roll. The gyoza are also fried to the perfect level of crispiness.Even when I'm under the weather, I'll drop in for miso soup and something spicy to clear up the allergies.The place also takes pride in their cleanliness. The dining area and what you can see in the food prep area has always been visibly clean.I'll always drop by for a quick bite when I need one.“

“This is by far my favorite sushi place. Don't be fooled by the hole-in-the-wall vibe. The food is great, the prices are cheap, and most of all I love that the owners are waiting on you and cooking for you. I was afraid this small restaurant might not survive Covid but I'm super happy that they did. Let's all support good quality inexpensive mom and pop restaurants whenever we can!“

“We came here for the first time and we are so glad we did. The food is excellent! We had the yellow tail hamachi, some shrimp tempura and a dynamite and rainbow roll and everything was on point. Full of flavor and just delicious. Our server Chin was amazing, super friendly and he made good recommendations and was just so nice to have great service. We will definitely be back!“

“My friends and I are often on a quest to find true mom and pop restaurant or hole in the walls and this really did it for us! They have Korean bbq booths but also other seating where you can order from a menu or ask them to cook the kbbq for you in the back if you don't want to grill it yourself. It has a lot of the go to Japanese and Korean meals you would expect, as well as a lot of authentic meals (I had a Korean tripe soup). The family running the restaurant was super friendly and genuine people. If you like Asian food and want a mom and pop experience, I'd give this place a go! I'll definitely have to come back!“

“BEST VIBES! Seriously had the best experience here. Lynn was working was SO kind, like beyond measure and she treated every single guest with so much respect and was just genuinely one a kind pure soul. It felt so homey there. Her kindness really made my fiancé and I emotional and just wish there were more people like her in the world! The food was soooo good and great priced, they also have the BEST chili sauce they make and I’m addicted. Everything we ate was great and I can’t wait to come back and try more stuff! We will be customers for life because of our experience!“

“We went in there after my sons haircut next door. I had ordered a couple of times from here on Doordash, and the food was always amazing. However, this was our first time dining in. Everyone that works here is so genuinely kind. It’s really nice to see a family- run business where everyone looks like they LOVE what they do. The food came out quick, was hot, and had amazing flavor. The owner also gave my toddler a light up wand, and he left as if he had just visited the happiest place on earth. Thank you ?“

“Great food. A must try when dining dowtown. Food was terrific and cocktails spot on.“

“Best sushi I've ever had, seriously. I've tried high-quality sushi all over the united states, everywhere from California to South Carolina, and this sushi surprised me! Their homemade soy sauce is liquid gold. Their salmon nigiri was especially good. The staff was also very welcoming and friendly.“

“wonderful food and excellent service“

“Hands down the very best sushi in the state of arizona. Anytime I am in town. My entire family eats here, and we bring all our friends here. They are friendly, courteous, clean, and their food is 5 star. If you're lucky enough to talk to the chef, hes shy, and humble and will make you anything you want within reason, Of course but they are just the best. I wish they were in my Hometown. Eat here when you can. It's the healthiest and yummy's sushi place I have ever eaten at!!!!!“

“Great service great food ! Fast! Got to sit at the sushi bar! The chefs put it down! Will not be disappointed.“

“We definitely enjoyed our meal,drinks and dessert. As first timers our server, gave good explanatory service about the menu and the lunch special was on point. Will definitely return“

“Went in and got some take out for lunch. I was very pleasantly surprised to find this place. The bartender who took my order was extremely friendly and shared lots of info about the restaurant. The atmosphere is really nice and cozy, we'll definitely be coming back here for dinner.My lunch sushi was amazing! My boyfriend is a chef and has spoiled my taste buds a bit and I could really taste all the high quality/house made ingredients that really set them apart.“

“I love this place!!! You’re missing out if you don’t do yourself a favor and get a meal from Yoshi’s!!!“

“Tried the all you can eat menu. I got full for once! The staff is amazingly nice like a ritz carlton! I highly recommend this place after eating sushi all around the world!“

“I’m new in town and heard great things about this restaurant and wanted to give it a try. The food was AMAZING!!! And the manager Mohit and his employees are wonderful very nice and welcoming ☺️? and look at how gorgeous my plate was ? definitely will be going by again!! ? 10 out of 10“

“This is the first time in years that we left a sushi restaurant feeling so disappointed. We have eaten sushi all over the world and this was the worse so far. I reminded my husband that we didn't like it last time, but we thought we would try it again since it had been awhile and it is right around the corner from our house. Never again. Not sure why it shows up as three stars. I would not give it three stars. maybe two....“

“Enjoyed the cold noodle soup (naengmyeon) and it was perfect with the pickled radish and nappa/radish kimchi after a long day of hiking in the sun! Staff were so sweet! Would totally come back here frequently to try more food if I lived in AZ!“

“I love this place!!! You’re missing out if you don’t do yourself a favor and get a meal from Yoshi’s!!!“

“This restaurant always comes through for us. It is our local go-to place for a Phoenix sushi roll and large bowl of Miso soup with a side of tofu. Yum. Prices are reasonable considering other sushi places that have outrageous prices and lower quality. The service is always efficient and friendly. It's a little neighborhood gem.“

“I can't say enough good things about this restaurant! I walked in with an order for about 12 different entrees and sushi rolls, each with specific requests—some needed no sauce, others had dietary restrictions, and so on. The menu was so enticing that I ended up ordering quite a bit for a group of people, but I was taking my time deciding. Despite the lunch rush, the cashier was incredibly patient, courteous, accommodating, and helpful. She took the time to understand my preferences and flavor profile, which I really appreciated.To my pleasant surprise, I received my food in under 20 minutes, even with such a large order during a busy time. The cashier was so sweet and even apologized for the slight delay, though I was perfectly fine with it. When I got home, I couldn't help but admire how amazing the food looked—I ended up taking photos of every dish before diving in. Even though it was a to-go order, each item looked beautifully plated as if it were meant to be enjoyed in the restaurant.And let me tell you, the taste did not disappoint! The rice was perfectly cooked, the sauces were a delightful blend of sweet and savory, and every dish was expertly garnished. As soon as I opened the containers, the aroma filled the room—it was heavenly. Plus, everything was packed properly, and they even provided napkins and cutlery, which is often overlooked by other restaurants.While the food was incredible, what really stood out was the exceptional customer service. I believe other restaurants could learn a thing or two from them. Whether you're dining in for sushi, grabbing a quick takeout meal, or ordering delivery through Uber Eats or DoorDash, I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a top-notch dining experience.“

“I have been eating here off and on for 30 years. The food & customer service is excellent. Sadly, like most restaurants, the portions have shrank tremendously. (which is understandable considering our economy). Sadly I'll no longer eat here because the cost doesn't justify the small portions.“

“We were looking for sushi close to GCU and we found this cozy little place. We have never heard of Mexican sushi have it a try and we’re in love. If you love Mexican food and sushi....you NEED to try this! The staff was very friendly and made excellent suggestions!“

“Excellent food and service.“

“We love visiting this location. Unfortunately it seems like every time we go on the weekends are closed but today we hit the jackpot. They were open! Food quality is very good. Storefront though could use a little dusting and cleaning of the windows other than that it was great. The cashier spoke very quietly and mumbled so it was hard to hear him but the dude working the counter to pack all the food was kicking butt and he was very nice.“

“This place is absolutely good! Not only does it have sensual appeal (taste good) it has visual appeal too. Man I have to really give them the best rating as far as really good tasting food! Do not just take my word for it. Please do yourself some justice and order absolutely anything here. It all taste good. Not just when you are hungry but tasty really good. I will really be back! Oh did I say it taste good? Yeah!!!“

“The food was good! First timer, the cashier was nice. It's a one stop shop. I went during a weekday for lunch and it was super busy. Looked like a lot of people stop there for lunch during work. Casual setting. You don't have to dress up. I like that the meal comes with 2 meats, veggies, noodles and rice!! A must try. Affordable prices. If I was to try again, I would want to try the sushi next!“

“I have gone to Ramen Kagawa three times since the restaurant opened. The food is phenomenal. You can tell the cooks take great care in preparing the food. I love the Ramen but I need to try their curries. I highly recommend.“

“Sydney is awesome! Consistently great food and service.“

“I tried a to go order today for the first time from samurai Sam's. The customer service was delightful, everyone was smiling and helpful. The food was delicious and in my opinion not overpriced. My husband had the orange chicken and I had eggrolls and we are both quite happy“

“Super cute traditional teriyaki restaurant set up. Nice wood tables. Prob the best chicken teriyaki bowl I've ever had! Meat was tender, juicy and the sauce is amazing. Tastes homemade. Love the carrot ginger dressing for the side salad. First time here and will definitely go back!“

“It is worth every penny: The hood sauce is absolutely immaculate and by far one of the most wonderful flavors I've had in a long time. If you're looking to support a local business, I'd highly recommend giving Hoodbachi a chance.I sincerely hope this kitchen can evolve into a brick and mortar store someday soon.“

“Discovered this place several months ago, and my wife and I eat here about once a week. We love the lunch special teriyaki rice bowls. Both the chicken and the beef are superb. We've never had a bad experience here. About the only complaint I have is how difficult it can be to find parking. We usually just park in the back.“

“Love this place! Great food and great people that work there! Bring your friends and family..“

“Absolutely Glorious! I recommend for Arizona tourist. As a native of Arizona this is the freshest seafood and poultry dishes. Also, the vegetables we genuinely perfect with a slight crunch; I loved the freshness of my veggies. Portion was large. Don't let the container fool you. I had plenty of leftovers. The owner and staff are very welcoming.“

“Love the sashimi ! And our server was awesome too. However, the tempura ice cream wasn’t available and the teriyaki stake came late ⏰“

“I will recommend this buffet 100% and the remodeling is amazing and also they have new seafood. I was really in love with the seafood and they have a lot of variety.Vegetarian options: They had an amazing salad display?? I was pretty happy and satisfied with their Buffay and I will recommend this 100%“

“Best habatchi in town. Fried rice is great and the sauces that go along with the meal chefs kiss. The only things that could be a little better are the timing of when the food comes out --not bad if you order ahead. And also the seating arrangements if you stay to eat are difficult.“

“We hadn't been back for many years, the change of ownership, pandemic, etc. But after several years, we decided to return. It was just as great as we remembered it, except really crowded on Friday. That's great it's crowded, that means the food rotates often.The number of selections were very good as usual but this time there were not as many raw fish plates as they were before so you had to wait quite a while before the raw fish would get replenished. There were a lot of rolls and other odds and ends items like egg rolls, desserts, apple juice, etc.All of the fish plates we had seemed fresh, and were not fishy smelling. The small cheesecakes were delicious as well as the tiramisu. Most of the raw fish plates were in the $3.75 green plate category. We ended up eating quite a bit. And I had 16 green plates and a handful of other colored plates. I also had an iced tea which was delicious and they refilled it often. My total was $93 before tax and tip. And I did not feel overstuffed but I was satiated. The other person who came with me probably only got half as many plates and a soda and he seemed to enjoy all of his plates as well.The only thing that I was uncertain about is the clam sushi because I didn't know if it was cooked or raw and what it was supposed to taste like. It was quite chewy and I did not like it uncooked so I did not eat the second piece.Overall excellent place clean and great service. The only thing we would ask is for more raw fish and sushi on the conveyor belt at a time so we wouldn't have to wait as long for them to come around. Although you may see a few bad reviews overall the restaurant continues to do well and have overall high reviews by many many people even after changing ownership and luckily surviving the pandemic.“

“Excellent menu with very reasonable prices. Service is always fast and excellent.Parking: Located immediately south of Indian School Road on the west side of Central Ave. Enter parking lot off of Central southbound or 1st Ave south of Indian School. Large parking lot on west side of restaurant.“

“Food was good and the service was great but the pricing was crazy high. Las vegas roll was at least $18. Just seemed really high compared to other places. Should put names on the restrooms maybe too for people that don't know symbols.“

“We did a mini staycation and we spent the afternoon poolside at the Lylo Swim Club. We were the old people there but we really enjoyed the DJ & his music, and the vibe. The food was good, the drinks were tasty. We also wanted to give Jordan a super review because that young man ran his legs off serving people, with a smile on his face and you could just tell he loved what he was doing.“