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!

The sushi here is extremely fresh and delicious. I recommend the spice edamame-it is flavorful but…read morenot too hot. Their rolls (spicy tuna and crunch rolls) are delicious. Service is prompt and pleasant and the price point is decent. We have been here a few times now and it has been consistently delicious. The teriyaki chicken is also excellent. The ambiance is a general sushi restaurant-quiet and clean. We will definitely be back.

Delicious appetizer!!! Nozomi is our go to Sushi Bar near Sun Lakes Arizona. Also try the Gyoza and…read moreSushi rolls. They have a game you can win for a free meal. My wife won the last time we were in so it's not rigged.

The AYCE option here was extremely worth it from the sweet shrimp and wagyu nigiri, to the short…read morerib appetizer. The service was great too!!

The ambience is great! Even the signage is appealing. Their dining room has a very cohesive and…read moreinviting energy. The food, wow! Everything, everything was amazing! There was a lot of options on the all you can eat without feeling limited. Service was great, she was very knowledgeable and kind and kept our green teas refilled

The service was 20/10, the kindest people I've ever had waiting on us in the USA…read more We came late and didn't realize the closing time. They told us to please stay and we are so welcome and they were over the top accommodating. Everything was so good. The spicy miso wasn't my favorite flavor but that is just a personal preference. They gyozas were so delicious I will come back again. When we left the people who were working, were all enjoying dinner together like a home family vibe going on. It was so cute and they were some of the most kind people I've ever come across. Definitely give this place a try

We had been craving ramen for days--it kept popping up on our social media feeds over and over…read moreagain--so we finally gave in and decided to try this spot. They offer a nice variety of Japanese dishes, but we were definitely here for the ramen. I ordered the spicy miso ramen, and it came out just right--perfectly spicy with fish cake, green onions, and all the toppings. It was delicious and hit the spot. The tonkotsu ramen had a nice creaminess to it, but it could've used a bit more depth of flavor. One thing I really liked is that you can order side appetizers along with your entrée, almost like building your own bento-style meal. We went with the deep-fried gyoza and gyudon. The gyudon was a standout--definitely five stars. The gyoza, however, was just okay for me. Breakdown:    *   Spicy miso ramen:    *   Tonkotsu ramen:    *   Gyudon:    *   Gyoza: Service was friendly, the restaurant was clean, and overall it definitely satisfied our ramen craving.

Amazing service, plenty of seating, and a very chill atmosphere. The food was amazing overall --…read moredefinitely recommend the sushi and the teriyaki bowl. The chicken katsu was okay, but probably not something I'd order again.

Recommend: Good place for variety. They pretty much have sushi to rice to ramen/noodles. But it's…read morenot my go to place. Service: their service was nice. We got takeout but the girl at the front is very nice. Food: food taste alright, we got a wrong order so the seafood udon noodle soup was just ok. It kinda lack flavor. Details: decided to do take out and ordered online. We order sushi and the seafood stir fry udon noodles. But when we got our order, they gave us the seafood udon soup instead. Even though when we ordered online, the seafood stir fry udon was under stir fry section. I'm not sure if it just how it's ordered online or they got the order wrong. The sushi was fine and tastes fresh but the udon soup we got lacked flavor. I was a bit disappointed since the udon soup wasn't what I ordered and what they gave me wasn't good too. They sure do have a lot of items on the menu. So there's a lot of choices.

Omg this place was so amazing!!! The service was quick! Prices were beyond fair! Fish was cut super…read morethick for what I ordered. The music was not my style of music but it absolutely fit. I felt at ease in the restaurant. I wish I could give this mom and pop restaurant a 6,7,8 star review. The chirashi was delicious and filling. My bill was so cheap compared to what I got at Benihana's the night before and I actually had a server pay attention to me when I needed something.

The ramen was ok, but I wished there was more broth. That's my personal preference, but the food…read morewas well-seasoned, so it did fill me up quickly. Besides the food, the waitress was really kind and professional, which made the experience better. It wasn't too busy, and there are enough seatings. I may come back to try another ramen flavor.

Tried Pakusan for the first time and was pleasantly delighted! The food was so fresh and yummy. We…read moretried the buffet and were able to order food from the tablet until we were full! They also have a traditional buffet table. The buffet lasts 2 hours long. The service was super quick. The aesthetic of the restaurant was stunning! We will definitely be back. My boyfriend was a little frustrated that he wasn't told that a drink refill was not free so he said to knock a star off for unknowingly being charged for it.

I suppose some change is inevitable in our eating lives. I just hope Pakusan/ Fujisan or whatever…read moretheir name is doesn't change themselves out of business. Change # 1. Robotic food trolleys to table. Really nexessary? # 2 No more serve ur self buffet, hot or cold! Shell on salt & pepper shrimp, mussels in broth, crab , etc. # 3 Slices of fish on Nigiri are now thinner, pretty cheap @ss way to cut costs! Overall , food still pretty good overall, I do like the eel nigiri & eel roll. Last couple of places in this location went under, because their quality& value & cleanliness went south! Would hate to see that happen again.

I heard Sushi Nakano was authentic Japanese sushi, and it absolutely was -- right down to the tiny…read morespace, the random smells, and some seriously great fish. There are only about 7 tables and 6 seats at the sushi bar, which honestly feels exactly like the small Japanese sushi places I love. It immediately reminded me of one of my favorite spots in LA. The best part is the seasonal fish selection. Check the daily specials board because that's where you'll see what is especially fresh and available that day. If you're coming here for actual raw fish, nigiri, and whatever is freshest -- this is your place. Bringing an American kiddo into a truly authentic sushi restaurant can be an adventure, but mine actually tried everything. They do have plenty of rolls for the more typical American sushi lover, but if you're someone who is looking for real Japanese-style sushi and excellent fresh fish, definitely stop by. Come early, though -- this little place fills up fast. We'll absolutely be back.

I come here at least once a month, it's always been good -…read more Highly recommend for a group of two, if you have more than 4 - you might need to wait a little longer since the restaurant is a bit small but the authentic food experience is definitely worth it. other than that, the food is great, the staff is friendly, the price is reasonable.

The food, ambiance, and service are phenomenal. I walked in at 4:30pm and they made me feel at…read morehome. The combos they have aren't terribly priced and the presentation, taste, and texture are all amazing. 10/10 I will be back.

I went here yesterday for my birthday and it was amazing! We ordered sushi boat number 2 and shared…read morebetween two hungry people. It was plenty! We took leftovers. My family ordered the teriyaki chicken and chicken fried rice. Both were delicious with very generous portions. The waiter found out it was my birthday and they put on fun party lights and played a birthday song I've never heard before! It was so cute and kawaii. We also had delicious sake bombs. This spot has been on my "want to go" list for a while. The restaurant was packed for dinner and I see why! Highly recommend.

High five for Hi5 I have been sleeping on this place! This…read moreis a MUST FOR ANY SUSHI LOVER IN THE AREA. Friendly service. The rolls were sooo good! I ordered "that's how we roll" and it was GONE before I snapped a picture. Every roll was incredible. We found our new place. We walked in at 5:11 and walked out at 5:38 Fastest service ever.

This place is so cozy and cute!! Also their food is yummy and price is reasonable…read more I tried chicken karaage and chirashi bowl, karaage was crispy and the sauce was yummy, and sashimi that came with chirashi bowl was fresh and each piece was big. Definitely gonna come back!!