We have been here multiple times and thoroughly enjoyed the food and drinks here. For cocktails, the sesame, ube, and lychee cocktails are delicious. The bartender's creativity with these more unique flavors is incredulous! We enjoy the various appetizers here, including the delicious calamari. The calamari is fried to perfection with tender meat, and served with an aioli sauce and one sweet one for dipping. The grilled octopus salad is another special one! The rolls are tasty, including the Sumo roll. I enjoyed their monthly special roll that is no longer here with the toro and caviar. They have rotating monthly specials that are worth checking out. We also like their chicken bowl with the deliciously flavored, grilled chicken skewers cooked to perfection. It is paired with the veggie yakisoba underneath and some veggie tempura that I like to dip with the sweet sauce from the calamari. The interior is big with TVs and pop music playing. I enjoy the vibes here. And shoutout to the attentive servers! read more

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Really strange you'd think the deco would be a little upgraded from the last restaurant They have limited fish to choose no mackerel , uni, ect but who has uni in Tucson it can't be found I will not stop going to Shogun that's for sure!!! read more

If you are searching for real, fresh sushi, go elsewhere. Very low quality food. Very limited menu and staff is not knowledgeable nor attentive. Nice enough ambiance, and cool building. Just bad food. read more

Everything was good except for the croquettes. Service was prompt and ambiance very casual. 4.2 stars. read more

Kintoki Sushi House & Bar - Menu (one of them) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Tucson has a fun hipster sushi place now. Creative menu. Not necessarily a standard sushi place but still quite nice. Plenty on non-sushi menu items for your friends that are not sushi eathers. The rolls are interesting. The sushi selection was a bit limited but that may be a Tucson thing. I recommend you stop in and will likely have a nice meal and good time. I'll come back. read more

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This was our first time here & we will be coming back 100%. The service was so friendly & quick. The inside is very casual but also felt upscale, very great spot for a date night or a girls night out! We ordered their wings in two different flavors & they were really good. The sauce was super flavorful, my only wish was they were a bit crispier. The skin was a bit soft, but otherwise really good. We ordered the crab stuffed jalapeños and they were paired with a great tangy Thai-chili type sauce and it was really decisions. Jalapeños are a bit more raw than I expected but it was a nice contrast to the cream cheese and crab filling. The sushi was amazing, good prices and great variety. Tasted fresh and made well. Excited to come back and try other menu items! read more

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We tried Kintoki Sushi on a Tuesday night and even though it's fairly new, the place was packed! They sat the three of us down very quickly, which was impressive considering how busy it was. The vibe was lively and welcoming all kinds of people were there, different ages and lots of celebrations going on. It felt like a fun neighborhood spot already. One thing I couldn't help but notice (and laugh a little at) were the VERY tall high chairs for kids they definitely stand out! Our server was very attentive throughout the night and made sure we were taken care of. The food was very tasteful and well prepared. We ordered four rolls and a small cucumber salad, along with club soda for me, a beer for my husband, and a soda for my daughter. The portions are good quality, but not big. For us personally, it felt on the expensive side. My family really enjoys sushi and we can easily eat two rolls each, which would add up quickly here. Our total was $85 plus tip for what we ordered. That said, I know pricing is subjective some people may not mind or may feel it's worth it, and that's totally fair. I would probably go back for a happy hour or special event. Overall, it's a great addition to the area with good food, attentive service, and a fun atmosphere. read more

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What a great sushi joint! Only open since December, we were incredibly impressed by the aesthetic, staff and most importantly food. My friend has a lot of food restrictions and they were amazing in making custom rolls for her. My husband and I split three rolls, all super fresh and absolutely scrumptious. Our server was wonderful, the whole experience two thumbs up! read more

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Let me tell y'all something, this is one of those restaurants where you have a full ticket experience and wish you weren't stuffed because you just want MORE!!! The Tataki Maki roll outstanding my fav!!! (wish the rolls had a lil more spicy tuna lil less Kani). The fried rice is SPECTACULAR nothing frozen fresh veggies you can taste chopped with the fineness of fine dining. The sushi is sooo fresh I mean melt in your mouth FRESH, and baby DONT SLEEP ON the WINGS !!!! The drinks are imaginative (pricey) and tasty. Can't wait for them to start happy hour because I definitely want to try more. Joseph, our server was friendly attentive and knowledgeable about all items on the menu. Spitting out recommendations without hesitation, truly a well seasoned professional! The inside is so thoughtfully designed. I loved the layout the lighting...the vibe is what Tucson needs more of! In this economy, if I'm going out to eat it better damn well better be worth it, and Kintoki IS worth it. I think I have to plan a regular visit into my budget! read more

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Stopped by for lunch and had a great experience. Fast service and great sushi! We had the sushi AYCE. Great deal!

Good ambiance with hit or miss drinks. Sushi was just ok, did not stand out. Too salty and flavors overwhelmed the fish.

I had a fantastic dinner experience at Kintoki Sushi House & Bar and I am so happy to have found a new neighborhood sushi spot! To start, I had the Miso soup which delivered a classic, traditional miso flavor profile with tofu, hondashi, and scallions. The addition of enoki mushrooms was a really nice touch and gave it just a hint of something extra. For an appetizer, I ordered the Crab Puff Jalapeños served with a Sweet Chili Ponzu dipping sauce. The sauce had a mild heat and the jalapeños themselves were not overpowering, which allowed the filling flavor and sauce to really shine. I appreciated that balance a lot. For my entree, I ordered both the Rainbow Roll and the Tootsie Roll. Both were well prepared, beautifully presented, and tasted great. I enjoyed them with a side of eel sauce for that extra sweetness I like, along with wasabi and fresh ginger. I will note that the fresh ginger had a slightly fishy aroma to it, so it may be stored in close proximity to the fish, but that was a minor note and did not detract from an otherwise fantastic meal. I went for dinner on a Sunday night and it was pretty busy. There wasn't a waitlist but I would definitely recommend making a reservation if you have a larger party, as most of the tables appeared to be full. I sat at the sushi bar and absolutely loved the experience. Their sushi chefs were fantastic and very engaging, taking time to explain and show off different rolls and menu items which will be helpful for future visits. My server, Luz, was amazing! She took great care of me, answered all of my questions, and checked in often without being intrusive.m and had a super nice personality. The interior is well designed with a modern sushi bar vibe, and I really loved the atmosphere. Despite how busy it was, the staff did an excellent job moving guests through at a comfortable pace. I could even hear nearby tables commenting on how positive their experiences were. As I was leaving, every employee I passed genuinely thanked me for coming in, which was such a nice touch. Parking seemed decent, though it was dark and I am not very familiar with the location, so that is just something to keep in mind during peak times. Overall, I loved the experience. Since my longtime neighborhood sushi spot recently closed, Kintoki has officially become my new go-to. I am so happy they are here and I cannot wait to come back! read more

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We sat outside on the covered patio. It was a beautiful day and not too chilly as we showed up around 3. They did come out and turn on the space heater which helped as time went on. I did not catch the waitresses name but she was awesome. There was only 1x when none of us had drinks refilled for a bit but I know at that same time the restaurant got slammed with a ton of people coming in at once. The food did not disappoint, it was all very good. My favorite roll was the kaze roll. Presentation was 10/10 everything looked good. We were celebrating my husband's bday and the waitress gave him a mushi-pan tres leches with a candle on it and sang happy birthday. That was very nice. The matcha tiramisu as good. Although so was everything with the exception of the tres leches. It's not that it was bad, but it wasn't anything special. The cakes they use we get all the time at Hmart in Mesa where the baguette pastry shop is. So we've had them before. I think we were expecting something a little more extravagant for that one. Overall we would dine again as the service and food was awesome and worth it. read more

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Let's start with a Miso Caramel Old Fashioned which is an awesome take on an old fashioned. Highly recommend. Couple that with a Sumo Roll, Yokai Roll, chicken wings, and Beef udon bowl and the Mushi- Pan Tres Leches and you have a feast. The food and cocktail menu is a fusion of Japanese- Mexican in a delicate way bringing out distinct flavors in the food. Noticed they are well staffed and service is attentive and friendly. They were busy but the kitchen was putting out food non-stop and service was quickThe space has a lively vibe with indoor and outdoor seating. Ample parking. read more

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The spot had some good sushi and the staff ate all very friendly. The Yuzu Ponzu sauce on the Tataki Maki roll was super yumm and the Citrus Hamachi was very good as well. I started with the Shishito peppers and they were seasoned nicely. Over all very good sushi, definitely give them a try. read more

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I will preference this review that I am omitting some of my grievances because they've only been open for two weeks. The good: Vegan entrée options Upscale/energetic atmosphere Vegan appetizers options The needs improvement: Drink was terrible (cucumber margarita) No sake No liquor menu (hopefully coming?) Vegan appetizer options not listed as vegan I enjoyed trying something new. If it wasn't for the local vegan influencers I wouldn't have known what to order. The tofu fried rice was delicious - tofu seasoned to perfection and the broccolini crunchy but now raw. Super oily as well. The tofu poke bowl's rice was too sweet for me but tasty veggie options in the bowl. The vegan sushi roll was delicious - only one option though. Very disappointing. Our sushi didn't come with ginger or wasabi - we had to ask for it. I didn't see any other rolls coming out that had that option either. I hope you expand and list all your vegan options clearly. You could have something great. I also hope you have a list for all your booze available in the bar coming. We had to walk up to the bar to look at options. read more

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We stopped in to try the new sushi place that took over our old favorite seafood place. Wait staff were welcoming and friendly, place was clean and has a nice open layout and the fish was fresh and delicious. We ordered a couple of regular nigiri, two specialty and three different types of rolls. All of them were well made, had ample fish and fantastic flavors. I highly recommend the citrus himachi! We got: Tuna, salmon, and yellow tail nigiri. Citrus himachi, crispy spicy tuna, spicy tuna roll, taki maki roll, and kaze roll. While the prices are a little higher than some other places the quality and service justify it. read more

Kintoki Sushi House & Bar - Tuna, salmon, and yellow tail nigiri. Citrus himachi, crispy spicy tuna, spicy tuna roll, taki maki roll, and kaze roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Oh, it is DANGEROUS that Kintoki has opened so close to my house. A friend and I were in full treat-yourself mode last night and got all kinds of delicious appetizers and sushi. We started with Miso Soup and Chili Lime Edamame, both of which were very good. I like the fun seasoning on the edamame -- it made it even more addictive than the usual sprinkle of sea salt! We also got the Crispy Spicy Tuna, which definitely brought the heat. The rice was a bit more chewy than crispy, and the heap of spicy tuna atop it was super punchy. It's a bit hard to eat, so prepare to sacrifice your dignity if you order it. We then moved on to the Sashimi Combo (three pieces each of tuna, yellowtail, and salmon), which was very impressive. With no rice, sauces, or other elements to impact the palate, it was really obvious that the fish was extremely high quality and had excellent flavor. We were both totally wowed by the large, luscious cuts of fish and repeatedly exclaimed over how good it was. We finished with two of their specialty rolls: the Tataki Maki and the Kaze. Both were delicious! The Tataki Maki roll has some heat to it, as well as textural contrasts between the elements that make it a lot of fun to eat. The Kaze roll combined a little bit spice with the fresh microgreens and a slightly acidic sauce, which worked well. I'd definitely order either one again. Our server was friendly and the food came out quickly. The decor is bright and sleek. It's not cheap, but I definitely felt like we got high-quality fish, and I'm willing to pay for that. I'm looking forward to my next visit and trying more of their menu! read more

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I visited Kintoki for the first time on 11/29, and overall, I left pretty underwhelmed. First off, the sushi selection is surprisingly small. Only about a quarter of their paper menu is actually sushi, which was disappointing--I was hoping for a traditional sushi menu where you check off what you want with a pencil. With such a limited selection, I can see why they don't offer that option. They have the basics (California roll, shrimp tempura, etc.) and a handful of specialty rolls, but every specialty roll seems to be "spicy," which isn't ideal if you're not into heat. I ordered a California roll, a Tootsie roll, and an Oishi roll. My friend and I said from the beginning that we wanted 2 separate checks, everything would be separate. They brought out my rolls on plates with her rolls, which was kind of annoying. I had high hopes for the Oishi since the first ingredient listed was tempura asparagus. Unfortunately, they must have been out of asparagus because the roll showed up with raw jalapeño instead--hoping I wouldn't notice, I guess? If the sauce didn't also already have jalapeño, it might've been okay, but the double heat made it not very enjoyable. The California roll was just that--a California roll. Nothing special. The Tootsie roll was okay, but not memorable. On the positive side, the interior looks much nicer than when the space was El Berraco. It's brighter and more open, which I appreciated. But the service was extremely slow. They're new and clearly busy, so maybe that improves with time. Parking is tight, but the gate to the neighboring restaurant was open, which helped. There may be other menu items worth trying, but as far as sushi goes, everything I sampled was just... blah. I'm not sure I'd return for the sushi alone. read more

Kintoki Sushi House & Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Very much the sushi you find in Mexican resort or cruise line instead of Japan. Simply misses the details that you won't notice unless you've been to Japan. A lot more attention could be spent on the preparation of the sushi rice, but solid fare for Tucson. Appropriately staffed. Everyone was pleasant and attentive. Perhaps top-tier amongst it peers within the narrow confines of Tucson city limits. read more

The food was fresh and artfully presented - and the staff are extremely nice. One of the owners, Eric, checked in with us after our meal, which was a pleasant surprise. Looking forward to going back! read more

I used to love the pervious restaurant at this location but this Asian restaurant with some Mexican flare is a cool change. All of the food was delicious. The tuna crunchy rice was my favorite and I got a poke bowel that was beautifully plated. Downsides is we had a reservation and they sat us at the front of the restaurant right in from of the door, I would expect this seating for walkins, also the parking lot is way too small for the amount of seating they have. read more

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Come here is you want terrible service and to be highly disrespected. We will not be returning as the boy who sat us today was so rude we left. Don't recommend coming here go spend your money at sushi garden where people are polite. read more

I had a Sunday lunch here yesterday with two friends at 12:15. It was not at all crowded. I had a Kintoki Chashu (pork) Ramen ($18). It was pretty good and had plenty of meat. There were only two kinds of ramen on the menu; the other one is chicken. My friends tried fried-rice dishes. The food and service were both good. Portions were a bit small. The ambiance is nice and modern, as you would expect of a place that just opened. Prices are quite high, with some entrees over $30. read more

Ambiance is cute! Fun lights and nice chairs. It's the old borraco building. But the sushi is okay. The specialty rolls are good but the nigiri is a hard pass. I might be a little bit snobby about my sain nigiri and I'm telling you the quality here is just not worth the price at all. The drinks were good! But weak. So idk if I'd recommend this place. But if you're on that side of town and you want sushi I wouldn't avoid it. The service was good as well. So that's a good! read more

Good service, nice ambiance but the food was not good. Not going back. The food was bland.

This is the third restaurant I've been to in this space, and everyone of them was well thought out and attractive. The service was a little spotty, but not bad for a rainy Saturday evening. There were six of us for dinner. We started with gyoza, Tataki and sashimi, both yellowtail and ahi. Loved the gyoza, and Tataki. The sashimi was fresh, but the thickness of the individual pieces was way thicker than normal. We were pretty full after that round, but shared a Kaze roll and a Vegas roll. Someone else got the pork entree and another person got ramen with pork belly and a yet another person got a chicken skewer with tempura broccoli noodle dish. The rolls were great! The pork entree was good. The two noodle dishes were okay. I'll give it another try-always up for a new sushi place. read more

Don't go here for sushi.. yellowtail nigiri was room temperature and doesn't seem like it's being kept at the food safe temp. Eel nigiri was also room temp when it's supposed to be at least a little warm... & the tuna nigiri was rubbery I had to spit it out and couldn't even tear it apart with my hands. Ordered hot sake and received it cold It looked pretty and we ate because we were hungry and wanted to try something new. Maybe they have better stuff on the menu but the sushi was terrible. service was fine. Will not be returning read more

Kintoki Sushi House & Bar - Jalepeno crab puffs, 2 rolls I forget the name of - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Wow! This is a great new option for Tucson's sushi fusion scene. We came on a Friday evening, and were glad to have made a reservation because the place was busy from the time we got there until we left. The place is decorated nicely and service was good, albeit they did seem to be short on serving ware and kept asking to take out plates because they were running low on clean dishes. I know they are still pretty new and probably need to work through some of those kinks. As for the food, everything was great! We started with drinks, they have a good selection of cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages which was appreciated by those of us partaking in dry January. We shared two appetizers, the crab jalapeño puffs and the gyoza, and both were enjoyed but I think the jalapeños were the winner this time. We also got a variety of rolls including the spicy tuna, eel, Kaze, Sumo, and spicy salmon jalapeño rolls. I was pleasantly surprised to see how fresh the fish was and how balanced the flavors were, no piece was left behind. Finally we shared the salmon teriyaki bowl with fried rice and broccolini, it was a huge portion, super savory and delicious! I would definitely come back to try some of their other entrees on the menu or for more sushi. We liked everything we tried. read more

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Seriously some of the best sushi in Tucson. The fish is just so fresh tasting and delicious from a land locked state. read more

Kintoki Sushi House & Bar - Oishi Roll is my favorite - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I love the atmosphere of Kintoki! It feels like a good date spot and is doing its best to be a higher end sushi spot, similar to OBON. The difference between OBON and Kintoki, however, is that the prices at Kintoki are way more affordable! The quality of the fish at Kintoki is notable, with buttery toro nigiri, although not as good as OBON's. Regardless, the sushi rolls are nice and tight and served with style. Unfortunately, we didn't order any signature rolls this time around, so I don't have much to say on that, but the nigiri and maki are delicious The service here is speedy and diligent. The waitress was at our table every couple of minutes to make sure everything is okay. I also wasn't sure because I didn't ask, but I believe the owner of the restaurant was on the floor doing table touches and being very welcoming. It was a pleasure to visit and we'll definitely be in again! read more

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I was so impressed with this place! If you love sushi this is the place to be!! The staff, presentation and service was so good. I was told they worked with a talented mixologist to only serve the best cocktails on the menu. The sushi was excellent. We tried the Fury roll and the spicy jalapeño roll which had a tiny lemon slice on top and just added to the amazing taste. The portions of the steak entree was so generous, too. Loved the vibes, the lighting and the modern decor and aesthetic of the restaurant. Will definitely be back soon. 10/10 recommend. read more

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A friend of ours treated us to a dinner at Kintoki recently and it did not disappoint. It was delicious! Everything was fresh, with both classic and unique choices. The entrance was inviting, giving off higher end sushi bar vibes. I loved the decor with thoughtful touches throughout. They offered appetizers, rolls, signature rolls, sashimi, and desserts. Also, I really appreciated the attention to detail and the energy they put into each roll! Beautiful presentation all around. The sauces were all delicious, some savory and some sweet. I had two cocktails and they were really unique and tasty. Overall, Kintoki ranks high in my opinion, as one of the best fusion-sushi (Mexican cuisine inspired) restaurants in Tucson. The prices were comparable to other fresh fish spots around. Beware their portions are large! We probably ordered too much but, it was great to try so many choices. We're looking forward to heading back because not only was it delicious, the service was excellent, too. read more

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Ana Paula was excelent her recommendations on point, as her incredible service A must try in Tucson, wings are delicious, salmon jalapeño roll delicious read more

Cool vibey place. The cocktails were yummy. We got four sushi rolls which were good! I think they were a bit overpriced though. read more

Kintoki Sushi House & Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Food came out super fast. Everything was delicious and fresh. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxing. Great music and great for kids as well. Decoration is incredible and modern. The service was great. Friendly and fast. Overall I highly recommend this place! read more

Very nice inside, unfortunately I didn't dine in. However take out was the freshest I've had in Tucson az and this is coming from someone who was born and raised in south cali with fresh fish! Wait was not long at all. Loved the hamachi chef special I had ! read more

OMG. There are not words to describe how delicious this food is. Everything is so fresh and tasty.The presentation is beautiful too. We'll be regulars. The service was outstanding and Ruth took excellent care of us. As a bonus, the interior is beautiful and there's a great outdoor patio. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Really amazing food. Best Sushi I have had in a very long time. Service was excellent

Our now go-to sushi restaurant! We have also sent friends and clients here and it is quickly becoming a favorite for all. The service is friendly and efficient. Dillon was our server both times and our interactions with GM and other staff were all positive. We have been twice in the past month and are going back tomorrow! We have been trying to have as many different items each time and going outside of our box for new things. Sashimi and nigeri are always fresh and nice sized portions. For starters, we are loving the wings and chili lime edamame. The crispy spicy tuna and Tataki Maki roll were enjoyed thoroughly both times despite wanting to try other things. We just couldn't help ourselves! A new try was the Salmon Crab Crunch and we were not disappointed! They have delicious cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks with many to choose from. Cannot wait to enjoy more at Kintoki Sushi House. They are happy to accommodate and are knowledgable about gluten sensitivity and allergies. Do yourself a favor and go try it for yourself. read more