24 Best Japanese Restaurants in Phoenix

“The quality, quantity and flavor are amazing.“

“Great food and service. Support Local!“

“I visited this sushi restaurant last weekend and was immediately impressed by the modern design and cleanliness of the space. The warm and welcoming staff guided me through the menu as I ordered several sushi rolls and pieces of sushi. My next impression was the incredible taste of each item. While I’m not a professional food reviewer, I can confidently say that the sushi was incredibly fresh, and the rolls were absolutely fantastic. The servers were friendly and attentive, adding to the overall positive experience. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be returning in the future!“

“love the food and the staff 😊“

“wonderful food and excellent service“

“Good food and good people!!“

“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!“

“I was surprised with this place on a date a few months ago. Ever since we come we one to three times a week. Thos place NEVER disappoints and we have become acquaintances with quite a few of the staff members.

Even when we come late at night they truly make the experience by putting on my fave 90s music and let me belt it out for a few songs while I eat.

I absolutely LOVE this place. The food is always on par and always great. Staff is EXCELLENT. David is one of the BEST servers ever. Location is perfect for us and it's become our dining room away from our dining room.

If you're looking for a new sushi place, this is it!

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly“

“First time at this location and I have not been to a Samurai Sam's in over 10yrs. I looked on line, pictures of food looked really good. I ordered the Yakisoba Chicken Breast Bowl. It has a good amount of Chicken pieces, and good amount of noodles. The veggies however, not good. I got 3 half slices of cucumber, 2 slices of carrot and no broccoli or any other veggie in sight. Very very disappointing! I don't know if I will return.“

“I had the scallop dynamite roll and it was DELICIOUS! Very filling as well. My friends got beef bulgogi and ramen and they both enjoyed their meals. Their soda machine had some options you don’t normally see such as strawberry fanta and ginger ale.

Wheelchair accessibility: There are different levels in the seating area but some tables that are accessible without going up the stairs.“

“Yoshi's Fresh Asian Grill is one of my favorite restaurants and I highly recommend it. The drive thru service is quick and everything is great. The home made sauces and attention to detail makes this a great and healthier option compared to burger drive thru“

“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“

“I went here for the first time with my friends and absolutely loved it. The music was so good, and the decor is so cute. Our waiter Joaquin was so nice and polite- and always refilled whatever we needed. He was very good about recommending specials and happy hour items. The food was so so good and especially for the price. Would come again!“

“Our family loves Xami Sushi. It may not look like much from the outside but the sushi is delicious and the chef was trained by a Japanese sushi chef. We are so happy that this little spot opened up right in our neighborhood because our family loves to eat sushi multiple times a month but we always had to drive so far for it. There are lots of rolls, nigiri, and sashimi to choose from. We have come back again and again. It's nice sitting up at the bar and chatting with the chef. The decor is nice and my daughter loved the little dinosaur chopstick holders. Love that they also have fresh wasabi by request. We'll be regulars for sure.

Parking: It's a small location but plenty of parking for the size of the place.

Kid-friendliness: If your kids don't like sushi they have a burger to order.“

“I’ve never liked hibachi until I tried this place, 5 stars across the board! Flavors are out of this world! 🔥🔥🔥🔥“

“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.“

“The ramen and curry was amazing!!!“

“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!“

“I love this place! Food is good and the lunch plate is amazing. Filled with food, nice combo selection! U can choose various items. Customer service is good and the price for the lunch combo is incredibly affordable in this time. Especially for the amount of food they serve - and it's a lunch plate!“

“The teriyaki chicken is so good the vegetables have a slight crashed to them. I like the atmosphere in here. The iced tea is really good the blackberry. Premium tea. I ordered the combo which came with an egg roller good also.

The girl at the counter is always friendly and helpful. I forgot about that I had my phone number in there for rewards. Thank you guys for everything.“

“My favorite omakase place! I’m so glad I found this place. The cuts of fish were so fresh and every single one was amazing! The chef was kind, waitress was attentive, and the atmosphere was great. I’ll be coming back when I go back to Phoenix.“

“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.“

“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!“

“I stopped in for a "buffet to-go." I was pleased in the establishment and the selections. There were not many people at the stations. The food was streaming hot and plenty for 6p. They have your typical Chinese dishes, susji rolls, salads, soups, and desserts. For dinner to-go, they charge by the pound... A decent price.

There is a huge parking lot, as the restaurant is located within a shopping center. Accessible parking and entrance.“