Across the Pond delivers a true high-end sushi experience, even if it leans into that identity both in quality and in price. This isn't your casual sushi stop, but if you go in expecting something elevated, it absolutely delivers. The chef who served me, a Filipina, brought a distinctive touch that set the menu apart. Both the raw and cooked dishes had subtle, thoughtful twists that gave familiar items a fresh angle without overcomplicating them. The seafood is top-tier fresh, and the presentation is polished without feeling overly fussy. Cocktails are just as clever as next door at the sister restaurant Clever Koi--balanced, creative, and worth ordering alongside your meal. It's definitely a splurge spot, but one that feels intentional and well-executed. read more

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We came for their happy hour deal from 5-6PM, 20% off the bill (excluding a few items) and it was worth it! Their menu is limited with a daily specials board, but as someone who is indecisive, I appreciated this. What we ordered: Salty POG & Riding the Pine drinks: 8/10. These are cocktails but we asked for them to be made non-alcoholic (as lightweights lol). Very refreshing and fruity! The passionfruit flavor was good but every sip was either too salty or too sweet. Good to try and I can imagine this would be great as a cocktail. Aburi Salmon Belly Nigiri: 10/10. Biased because I love salmon belly and anything seared, so this was the ultimate perfect bite. So buttery and smoky. My favorite of the night! My friend ordered a scallop nigiri and she enjoyed hers too. Kinilaw: 6/10. This is a Filipino-inspired ceviche dish and it was good, however the fish was a little too tough and stringy for me. The rice paper crisps was a great component though and I liked the seasoning on it. Natsu Roll: 7/10. Delicate and bright flavors. On the lighter side and the yellowtail was fresh! The calamansi was a nice touch. Akira Roll: 9/10. My favorite roll out of the two we ordered. As a salmon lover, the spicy salmon was really good and the tamarind sauce was the highlight. Richer than the Natsu for sure, but far more flavorful and addicting. My friend noted that there was a little too much rice on this one. Overall, creative and innovative menu and good to try! We would come back for their happy hour. Service was great and we loved the modern and chic interior + bonus points for playing Tame Impala and indie pop/rock. read more

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this is easily one of my fave date night spots. It's small and cozy with cool lighting and I love that they're always playing anime. I always prefer sitting at the bar. It's a better experience when you get to interact with the staff and they give you their recs. All of them are super sweet and knowledgeable about the menu. We pretty much wanted to try everything and did. I've been here several times before but got the salty dog drink this time. super good if you like mezcal. can't go wrong with any of the drinks. Got the ebe 11 and spicy salmon roll, as well as a few specials from the specialty menu. one has a chili oil base and was super good. ended with the ube cheesecake and i was obsessed. read more

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The chef is Filipino, but trained in sushi, so there are a few filipino items on the menu! Went here for the special roll call menu. Huge fan of the Kinilaw and the natsu yellowtail; amazing and I would come back just for that. Restaurant was a little busy so service somewhat delayed, nothing ridiculous. They gave us a cocktail gift set as well! A miss for us was the Sinigang sashimi--I am Filipino but found the flavor pairing a little bit strange, the taste of the salmon was lost and the pickled vegetables were a bit overpowering for me. The miso scallop and coffee cured salmon nigiri weren't our favorites, but the bluefin tuna and yellowtail were great, same with the sashimi. Cocktails both creative and delicious. read more

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Amazing sushi and cocktails Any nigiri you get will take you on a culinary journey. Cocktails are creative and fresh. We love sitting at the bar with great collaborative service from the waiters read more

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Modern, moody establishment with quick service (of note my party of us 5 gals were seated right next to the bar, but overall the space is small). We stopped by for the first time together (some of us had been before) on a Friday night after coming from another happy hour elsewhere. Some of us ordered food, but most of us just ordered 1 cocktail. I got to try 1 salmon belly nigiri for $5/piece, which was so rich and buttery and soft. I got the Calpico Milk Punch $16, comprised of monopolowa gin, creme de flora, grapefruit, lemon, calpico. It was a clear, clean cocktail that tasted sweet but inert. I also tried my friend's Commintment Issues $16, comprised of kuro kabuto sake, kiyomi rum, cantaloupe puree, lime, agave. Sweeter than my drink, refreshing. Another friend ordered us tequila shots, on the pricier side at $13 each. Admittedly as a non sushi-lover, I enjoyed my experience here, especially the creative cocktail options and moody atmosphere. They were even playing Cowboy Bebop on the screen behind the bar! Pricier than I'd usually go for, but I'd be very down to come back for another girls' night! read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for a very long time !!! And it was so worth it !!! Adorable Cute atmosphere Quiet Modern I could go on and on with how the restaurant just was a whole vibe ! Tbh I don't remember exactly what I got but I like pretty each everything, I will say their version of a tempura roll is a different then the usual but still was a good bite! Servers were amazing as well! You could tell they like their job and take pride in it. They were very attentive!! Will go back :) read more

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Unfortunately this place was kind of a miss for me. I had heard really great things about it and was so excited to try it! Sadly I felt that the menu was kind of boring, they definitely tried to play with flavors -- I just felt that the food, taste and presentation fell short! Also sadly the staff was not kind, conversational, or inviting. We sat at the bar and I felt like I was burdening them every time we ordered. I know everyone had off nights so I would maybe be willing to give it a second chance in the future. But as far as I'm concerned there is definitely better sushi in the area. read more

The dim lighting at Across the Pond created an intimate yet trendy setting--perfect for catching up and celebrating with friends. While the service wasn't great, it wasn't terrible either--just average. The food and drinks, however, really stood out. I especially enjoyed the sushi rolls--they were fresh, flavorful, and surprisingly filling. The drinks were fun and adventurous, with enough kick to get you feeling tipsy. read more

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Great spot for a date night. Staff wasn't rude but wasn't very friendly. Food took a while to come out - we could see food sitting there waiting to be served for at least 5-10 minutes at times. I think if they had 1-2 more servers that would help with the speed of service. We came to celebrate a birthday and even though they don't have desserts on the menu, they gave us a free dessert from the sister restaurant, Clever Koi. Food was all delicious and they choose an anime to show at the bar TV every day; loved that it was Spy X Family when we visited. Server said the Berry White cocktail is the sweetest; I'm glad my friend got it since I learned I'm not a big amaro fan. My other friend got the Koi Reviver and I learned I'm not a big shiso fan, either, but they both enjoyed their drinks. I liked my Big Trouble Little Tokyo! read more

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We walked into a beautifully modern, sleek sushi house. We were seated quickly by friendly staff with high expectations that Across The Pond unfortunately does not live up to. After ordering, the first dish took nearly two hours to come out. Subsequent plates were even farther behind. Although they were displayed beautifully, none of the bites justified its price. No excitement or signature flavors to anything. Nothing was bad, but for the expense that this restaurant will have on your wallet, there are much better sushi places in the Valley. read more

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Shari cooked well and good seasoning. The size is a bit on the smaller side for the menu price. Quite pricey by the piece sushi nigiri. Sushi rolls were creative and somewhat clean comparing to more Americanized ones with tons of sauces and deep fried garnishes. Fish was good and on point, every restaurant can buy from the top sushi Japanese distributors but the rice is the screw up most of the time. Not here but the rice was just too small as well as the rolls, therefore overpriced on the overall meal and in that type of casual ambience I expected a better value. Akami Chu toro Toro read more

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I've been a long time goes of Clever Koi and Fellow osteria, but I always forget about this hidden beauty. I met up with some friends for a little birthday cocktail and late night snack and I forget how much I miss this place. Awesome staff, unique craft cocktails made from scratch, and fresh sushi. I love the low lit vibes with the movies they play at the bar. Definitely give them a try read more

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The ambience is nice but the place is small. The sushi was delicious very fresh and tasteful. The service wasn't the best the server also bartender seemed upset and like he was rushing us when they still had hours until close and there wasn't a wait and was only half full. read more

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Bomb! The sushi was so good. Buttery smooth. I highly recommend if you're looking for a good sushi spot. The only downside is they don't have a kitchen so anything cooked or salad wise is not an option. I was hoping for some miso soup or seaweed salad but was not available. The service were very knowledgeable about the menu and were quite attentive and friendly! The place is cute and small. The music they had playing was perfect too. Good jams. read more

I saw an instagram reel promoting a happy hour at Across the Pond (20% off your tab) and was intrigued to see it was a fusion of Japanese and Filipino cuisine which is my exact ethical background. So I was very excited to try some familiar flavors with creative twists. The space is across from Clever Koi, and it's a bit small so if you're going on the weekend during dinner time, I think I'd make a reservation if I had more than 2 people. We were one of 3 couples in the restaurant at 5:15 pm on a Friday, so it was a bit quiet. They do have anime playing on a TV behind the bar. We started off with a drink each from their very creative menu. I ordered the calpico milk punch which I learned doesn't have actual calpico in it, but the gin is infused/washed with the calpico which is why it doesn't look or taste like calpico. We ordered some negi toro, poke on a leaf, and the magic carpet which was a single nigiri with I believe it was chutoro topped with uni. They were all good, but it didn't match the pricing. I've been to many sushi places in the valley now, and $15 for the magic carpet was a bit puzzling for what it was. We left still hungry, so I'd say this would be a place to start your night. I didn't order the sinigang as I couldn't wrap my head around the description of the dish vs what it normally is, and I wish there was a bit more Filipino influence. The bartenders were very knowledgable on the menu and absolutely lit up when my boyfriend started chatting with them about fantasy football. Probably will not be a frequent visitor, but it was worth a try. read more

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This was the most unique sushi I've ever had in my life. Their appetizers were a fusion of different flavors and really was a memorable meal. I'm not a big soy person but they had the best soy I've ever tried! They were so nice they gave me some soy to take home. Customer service is top tier, will definitely come back. read more

This place is really good!! Didn't give 5 stars because is very gourmet compared to the price. But they do have a lot of drink options, the vibes are really cool. For our order they took forever but we were given free drinks and the wait was worth. Ill def be coming back to try other options in their menu read more

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Such a great place for date night! My husband came on a Saturday night and were presented with a beautiful setting and a kind waiter who went though the whole menu with us. I wish I remembered his name. He gave us a wonderful experience. My favourite dish of the night was the Sinigang and my favourite cocktail was the Lemongrass Swizzle. read more

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MAKE Reservations!! A must, we didn't and ended up waiting an entire hour. Which makes sense it was a Friday night. We were dressed cozy but most people were dressy or on dates. Cute spot for dates. Definitely a vibe. We especially loved the BlueFin Flight and the Coffee Cured Salmon. Drinks were extra yummy! The one I got was the big little Tokyo or something like that. Sat at the bar, and the staff were friendly. Will return. read more

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Got a chance to try Across the Pond last night and I had a great experience! Walking in, the restaurant has an upscale vibe to it and has elegant decor. It's definitely a good spot for a date or going to hangout with some friends. It's also located next to the clever Koi and George and Dragon, so if you're waiting to be seated, you can grab a drink there. Also the staff are very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. They offered great recommendations, especially when it came to their specials and drinks. I ordered their honest liar drink and their yellowtail and slammin salmon rolls. They were really flavorful and the portions were a good size. We also ordered their salmon and wagyu nigiri and both were delicious as well. Overall very solid sushi spot and will definitely come back again! read more

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Nice romantic place to go, but it was empty inside. I booked table for Friday night upfront and was disappointed when entered the restaurant and we were only guests ... Fish was fresh and service was great. Will I come back? Maybe, not sure. But recommend you to try . read more

Great atmosphere, drinks and sushi. Awesome date night spot. The pickled veggies are a great addition.

The ambiance here is really fun--modern, moody, stylish, and a great spot to grab a drink with friends. The cocktails were creative and well-presented. Prices felt on the higher side for what we received, and service was noticeably slow. Our server seemed to be avoiding our table, which made it hard to order refills or ask questions. Overall, it's worth checking out for the vibe and drinks, but just be prepared for slower service and higher prices. read more

Extremely high quality, I prefer the simpler rolls which were great but they have experimental options as well.

Across the pond is located next to Clever Koi decided to stop by for drinks. I have to say, the restaurant is lovely. The drink menu has a good variety and the staff were welcoming. I got the salty pog, I'm such a fiend for passionfruit, so I really enjoy it. I can't say much about their food since we only came in for drinks, I hope to try their food menu next time! read more

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Update: Something has gone down hill... I went a few days ago with my wife and it took 35 min (after ordering) for our first roll, 15 more minutes for 4 pieces of nigiri, and 25 more minutes for our last roll which were all ordered within 5 minutes of sitting down. Pretty embarrassing, we almost left before getting our food. And we weren't alone we heard the two tables around us both talking about how long they were waiting. Tough to see from what used to be one of our favorites but we probably won't be returning unless we hear something has changed. Previous review: 5 stars Really really good. Go early because they get slammed and food takes too long to come out. But when it does, boy is it worth the wait. Ambiance is nice, probably 30 seats, not too loud. read more

I was excited to try this place and I am so disappointed! The food was decent at best. Very overpriced for the quality. The Sashimi was not very fresh and it took sooooooooo long for them to bring our food. They forgot one of our dishes and you can tell it was rushed when they brought it out. They do charge a 3.5% service fee and honestly that was about how much effort they gave! The service SUCKED!! Our waiter never checked on us! Never asked if we needed another drink or a more water etc. it was not that busy and he was too busy chatting and not doing his job. My experience was so bad I have no intentions on coming back here or to Clever Koi!! Truly disappointing! read more

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I was really excited to go to across the pond for the first time. We made a reservation and the restaurant is beautiful inside. I first ordered the calpulco punch drink and asked our waiter what he thought and he didn't give much input. When the drink arrived it was in the tiniest glass I've ever gotten and was worth about 4 sips. I've never seen such a small amount of a drink for $16 and was heavily disappointed. We also tried the sashimi lime butter which was amazing and the yellowtail roll. Both were great but overall the service was not good. When asking the waiter at the end a question I got a little attitude. I get if you're having a bad day or don't like your job but when going out we expect kindness at the very least so I'm leaving a not so good review for the drinks and waiter. Food was still good. read more

We have been here a few times and really love it. Service is wonderful. Cocktails (and mocktail i got) were delicious! Their bartender makes well shaken drinks for sure. The slammin salmon is just the absolute best - we have tried them all but we can't help ourself getting seconds of this one every time. I also like the soft shell crab roll and sis got salmon sashimi as well. Vibe inside is small and moody. Happy hour is 20% off your bill from 5-6 pm. read more

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Don't know their name, I'm going to say Chef, was locked in!!!! Got gathered tonight! 8/23/2025....whoever was leading that line and recommending what to try next, thank you sooooo much!!! Best sushi in AZ! read more

If you are looking for a new sushi spot, this is it! I was a little hesitant when I looked at the menu, because it is limited, but I was wrong! What they do offer is absolutely delicious. The fish is fresh and the flavors are out of this world. I loved the little bit of garlic crunch on top of the yellowtail roll and the Slammin salmon was so tasty. The soft shell crab was not my favorite roll just because it felt like it was a rice overload. Although we did not try the cocktails, I did peek at other tables' drinks- they looked delicious and the menu read really well. It is dimly lit, so it is good for a date night. The space is really small- reservations are highly recommended. It is a little chilly in there, definitely bring a jacket if you get cold easily. I'm so glad my friend recommended a coat or else I would've froze. Service is attentive and fast. read more

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Probably the best sushi I have eaten all year ! The tru toro, uni rolls, saki (unfiltered of course) and crab rolls were my fav . The service was great! Besides having to wait for 30 mins I dont have any complaints (we didnt have a reservation) the pickled wasabi and wasabi rue was delightful. I can honestly say I enjoyed every single bite here read more

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The sashimi was delish in the new menu but I miss the old menu lowkey the buttered salmon is what I dream of so when I went back and it was gone I got hella sad . Same with the other old menu items. read more

Really amazing quality fish. It's a small place so would recommend making a reservation on weekend nights and it has a fun darker vibe to it. Their prices are definitely on the higher end, but It's completely worth the money. The yellowtail nigiri was some of the best I have tried. I don't usually get yellowtail as nigiri and stick to it in rolls but man theirs was amazing. The coffee salmon nigiri was so interesting and it really works well. The slamming salmon roll was delicious but def spicy, so if you're a weak sauce, like myself, just a warning lol I definitely want to come back and try more. Their coaktails are great!! I got the lemongrasss swizzle and commitment issues. The lemongrass swizzle was my very favorite. The servers were really nice and attentive. Also, they have easy and free parking!! That's a big win in my book lol Highly recommend! read more

Welcome to 2023! It's super tough to rate any non vegan spot for me, mostly because my opinion is solely based on the only *vegan option on the menu, the *one vegetable roll. It's mostly on me for not previewing the menu, but most sushi spots have a couple of options, some sort of veggie tempura, sides of veg, etc. This is about as no frills of a menu that you'll find at any sushi spots in town, perhaps that's closer to traditional as you'll find from a spot plucked straight from Japan, but it was interesting as a non-meat eater to see very few options. With all that said, this was one of the best vegetable rolls I've had from any sushi place in Phoenix. While I wouldn't call myself a sushi restaurant connoisseur, I have been to six or seven in the past couple of years and, you guessed it, had their veggie rolls, avocado rolls, etc. So not every spot in town, but enough to sing the praise of the vegetable roll from Across the Pond. At one point the server told me there was an off menu avocado roll I could order, so I ordered an additional vegetable roll and an avocado roll to go with it. Yes, it too was one of the best versions of an avocado roll I've had in the valley. Vegans, don't be terribly scared to dine here, but beware the ONLY option are the drinks, the vegetable roll and the off menu avocado roll. It was all super tasty, just don't expect any apps or sides to go along with your meal. read more

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Chef Esther Boado is doing a lot of great things to this place! Love their sushi and felt so special being taken care of by the chef. Thank you guys read more

Haven't had time to do a full review for quite a while and I'm still just as busy, so I'm just gonna try and make this as swift as possible. This review is for a dinner I had way back in September, so all of this is merely from faint memories. In short, everything was good. Surprisingly fresh. The coffee-cured salmon was quite an experience. If only it was a tad less salty, it would've been up there with some of the best nigiris ever devised. The uni hand roll was surprisingly cheap for what you get as well. It is real uni, not a bad amount, and the balance of flavors was great. Honestly though, the thing that deserved mentioning the most is the chill vibe. Real nice jazzy café vibes in the middle of the desert. Makes you feel like you're in a big city for once. The fact that it's pretty empty compared to the "main branch" of Clever Koi across the... alley also helped. Unfortunately, there didn't seem to be a pond. Quite a missed opportunity, if you ask me. Seriously, the vibe couldn't be put into words. If you're an urbanite like me, you just gotta experience the magic. Not sure if most people 'round the area would. I grew up in a busy place, so. Taste-wise, it's like hovering around the 4-4.5 stars range. But just because of the vibe and the locale, I'm gonna give this the full A-tier. All my other sushi misadventures in Phoenix were atrocious, to say the least. Across the Pond was quite a nice change of pace. I'll be back. Someday. read more

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It was a Saturday night sushi date with two of my good friends. I made a reservation on OpenTable and was able to get any time slot. It was not too busy which was nice but kind of surprising being that this place was incredible. Our server was amazing he recommended the best cocktails tailored to our liquor choice and gave specific recommendations for dinner. We ordered the shrimp ceviche, yellowtail roll, salmon roll, soft shell crab roll (the best), and the sashimi sampler. We shared everything family style which I highly recommend. There were 3 of us and we didn't even finish all the food. All the food was outstanding but I HIGHLY recommend the soft shell crab roll this was the highlight of the night. I ordered a mezcal cocktail which was delicious and my favorite out of all the cocktails we had even though all of them were amazing. I will definitely be back this is the perfect spot for a friends dinner or date night. read more

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An unexpected hit! I was supposed to meet a friend at Clever Koi. It was quite a wait so went over to Across the Pond to have a drink. I'm started with the Commitment issues. Definitely a distinctive taste but just a one drink for me. I found something more to my liking the Berry White. Very good I also had two of the soft crab rolls and loved them. Definitely will be back soon. Fun vibe here. read more

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