Mid century vibes. Attentive knowledgeable service. Outstanding cocktails that are truly unique. Of course Nobuo is a legend since Teeter House and Sea Saw days. I think we are nearly everything on the menu. Can't wait to go back.
Paris
Everything was superb asking with the portion sizes, hospitality and taste.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is not 5 stars! Location is in some random motel lobby that is hard to find. Menu is small & food is not 5 star worthy. We left hungry & would not recommend anyone coming here for authentic Japanese cuisine. I don't know how it has 5 stars. Really disappointing.
GElizF
Wonderful meal! Only things lacking were the desserts & wait staff. Latter too intrusive & seemed to lack experience. Will come back for the food! Also, finding the restaurant is quite challenging! A larger exterior sign would help!
CW88
Quite the gem! Food is small bites. Perfect for sharing over drinks. Everything we tried was delicious! We went on a Thursday night. Vibe was very mellow and quiet enough we could hear each other talk. Bartenders/waiters, Arizona and Zack, were super friendly and attentive.
eatsoutlots
Great little find in Sonder (look for that sign) with totally retro feel and furnishings! Small menu done extremely well- tried almost everything and must say kudos for the dish that caught James Beard's attention!
EdwardG
A hidden gem. Not what you expect for a Japanese restaurant in Scottsdale, but that's good. One great chef dishes out your ordered items in random order. The bar is excellent. The staff is knowledgeable. You won't mind any of the weird stuff. Just embrace it and enjoy. One can only hope it will last.
Gary Isaacs
If I could give more than 5 stars I would. One of if not the best Japanese restaurant we have ever eaten in and one of the best overall. Food was magnificent, service was attentive but not overbearing . It was perfect would not change a single thing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JulieG
My husband and I dined at Hai Noon on a Tuesday evening. I made a reservation for bar seats, but when we arrived, the bar was full so we sat a table, no big deal. The host did offer us to move to the bar when two seats became available. We ordered 5 dishes. They were out of the bao buns which was a bummer (however I also appreciate the limited menu and items, so I presume everything to be quite fresh). The dishes we ordered were: grapefruit avocado (hamachi), salmon (6 pieces), softshell crab and rice noodle, lamb chops and mushrooms. The chef delivered each dish and is very proud. I love that! I thought the drink selection was great, especially for a small establishment. I would definitely recommend Hai Noon.
Johnnny
The food is as good as it was at Nobou, the drinks were amazing. The portions are really small. ordered 8 plates for 2 people and left hungry. for the price need a little more food per plate.
I decided to take my girlfriend here on Valentine's Day, and it was the best decision I've made in a while! High quality food and drinks, but expect to order a good amount if you have a big appetite. Highly recommend the Hamachi spoons!
This was one of the best restaurants we have ever been to. Amazing, well prepared and presented food. Service was great. Not a single thing could be better. Deserving of more than 5 stars.
The food is delicious and beautiful. It is thoughtfully prepared and different from other restaurants. The drinks are also delicious. Bar service can take a while so sometimes you are dining without a drink. My favorite is the ceviche spoon which combines all the fresh and sea salt flavors of traditional ceviche in a single bite that bursts in your mouth.
T8R2M8R
Chef Nobuo Fukuda is amazing!!! Each plate was so amazing!...leading us to order another plate that we hadn't tried. 福浦さんはすごく上手のChefでございます。Menu の全部は息を呑むほどおいしさでございます。
Robert Penner
Hard to fund but totally worth it. Every dish was exquisite ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna, Softshell Crab Sandwich, Rack of Lamb
Mid century vibes. Attentive knowledgeable service. Outstanding cocktails that are truly unique. Of course Nobuo is a legend since Teeter House and Sea Saw days. I think we are nearly everything on the menu. Can't wait to go back.
Everything was superb asking with the portion sizes, hospitality and taste.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is not 5 stars! Location is in some random motel lobby that is hard to find. Menu is small & food is not 5 star worthy. We left hungry & would not recommend anyone coming here for authentic Japanese cuisine. I don't know how it has 5 stars. Really disappointing.
Wonderful meal! Only things lacking were the desserts & wait staff. Latter too intrusive & seemed to lack experience. Will come back for the food! Also, finding the restaurant is quite challenging! A larger exterior sign would help!
Quite the gem! Food is small bites. Perfect for sharing over drinks. Everything we tried was delicious! We went on a Thursday night. Vibe was very mellow and quiet enough we could hear each other talk. Bartenders/waiters, Arizona and Zack, were super friendly and attentive.
Great little find in Sonder (look for that sign) with totally retro feel and furnishings! Small menu done extremely well- tried almost everything and must say kudos for the dish that caught James Beard's attention!
A hidden gem. Not what you expect for a Japanese restaurant in Scottsdale, but that's good. One great chef dishes out your ordered items in random order. The bar is excellent. The staff is knowledgeable. You won't mind any of the weird stuff. Just embrace it and enjoy. One can only hope it will last.
If I could give more than 5 stars I would. One of if not the best Japanese restaurant we have ever eaten in and one of the best overall. Food was magnificent, service was attentive but not overbearing . It was perfect would not change a single thing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I dined at Hai Noon on a Tuesday evening. I made a reservation for bar seats, but when we arrived, the bar was full so we sat a table, no big deal. The host did offer us to move to the bar when two seats became available. We ordered 5 dishes. They were out of the bao buns which was a bummer (however I also appreciate the limited menu and items, so I presume everything to be quite fresh). The dishes we ordered were: grapefruit avocado (hamachi), salmon (6 pieces), softshell crab and rice noodle, lamb chops and mushrooms. The chef delivered each dish and is very proud. I love that! I thought the drink selection was great, especially for a small establishment. I would definitely recommend Hai Noon.
The food is as good as it was at Nobou, the drinks were amazing. The portions are really small. ordered 8 plates for 2 people and left hungry. for the price need a little more food per plate.
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I decided to take my girlfriend here on Valentine's Day, and it was the best decision I've made in a while! High quality food and drinks, but expect to order a good amount if you have a big appetite. Highly recommend the Hamachi spoons!
This was one of the best restaurants we have ever been to. Amazing, well prepared and presented food. Service was great. Not a single thing could be better. Deserving of more than 5 stars.
The food is delicious and beautiful. It is thoughtfully prepared and different from other restaurants. The drinks are also delicious. Bar service can take a while so sometimes you are dining without a drink. My favorite is the ceviche spoon which combines all the fresh and sea salt flavors of traditional ceviche in a single bite that bursts in your mouth.
Chef Nobuo Fukuda is amazing!!! Each plate was so amazing!...leading us to order another plate that we hadn't tried. 福浦さんはすごく上手のChefでございます。Menu の全部は息を呑むほどおいしさでございます。
Hard to fund but totally worth it. Every dish was exquisite ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna, Softshell Crab Sandwich, Rack of Lamb