Excellent food! I visited with my wife on a Friday night due to my daughter's recommendation. She made a good one! The food was tasty! We loved the decor in the restaurant. It's right on Mill, so no complaints here. The service was quick and friendly! We'll be back! read more

Matsuri Izakaya On Mill - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Food arrived quickly, but that made it clear they definitely aren't making anything to order. The Takoyaki was cold in the middle and the fried chicken was barely warm and too salty. The eel at least came to us hot and my friend seemed happy with it. Sushi didn't seem fresh and food was over salted. No thanks. read more

Matsuri Izakaya On Mill - Unagi ( Eel ) Bento Box - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

We went in for lunch and at this time Mill Ave is going through construction. It is open but you may have to zig zag to get to them. Once you enter you can choose where you would like to sit. You are provided the menu on a tablet and can select your order directly and send it to the kitchen. Water is self served. The food was delivered promptly with no issues. There is minimal contact with the staff so if that's your type of dining then you will enjoy it. At the time we went they had music but we were still able to converse and enjoy our food. read more

Matsuri Izakaya On Mill - Miso King Ramen with a side of pumpkin tempura - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Great food, with nice ambiance and great service. I would recommend for anyone on ASU campus who wants ramen. read more

Matsuri Izakaya On Mill - Miso Ramen with Pumpkin Tempura and Tempura Salmon Roll. - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Maybe it's my Gen X showing, but I was not prepared for this place. We sat down at a table... looked around for someone to help... nope... none. Then we saw a tablet on a different table and re-sat ourselves there. Started to place the order and then the tablet asked us what table we were seated at.... Well... we searched the table for a number and eventually flagged down the food runner and he did some things and we were FINALLY able to order. Ordered two classic ramens, an app, and two drinks. The bartender brought drinks and said if we needed refills to fill them up ourselves. Ramen came out... it was tasty. The pork was really fatty and we both just removed it... I'd say skip the pork. Halfway through the ramen our app came out. We finished eating and then, as luck would have it, our tablet died. Had to flag down the bartender who brought over another tablet. When he handed it over for me to input the tip... wait a minute... I don't tip when I use a kiosk at McDonalds and have to get my own drinks... if this is the future of sit down dining, saving money by not having servers, great! I hope they are paying the food runner a decent wage. Because I am who I am, I did leave a tip, but nowhere near the 20% I usually leave. Overall food was good. Service was non existent. Skip the pork. read more

Matsuri Izakaya On Mill - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Not sure why this place isn't rated higher. For Mill Ave, the prices are fair ($5 beers!) and you can get an entire sashimi/nigiri sampler for $16.50. Service is quick and efficient, and the vibes are great with two large tv's playing anime. read more

Matsuri Izakaya On Mill - Sashimi nigiri combo - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I'm on a search for the best ramen in Phoenix. Recommendations and suggestions are definitely welcome! This place has a nice clean open environment with a bar. You order on a tablet at the table and get your own water. I guess this is a cost saving measure to reduce the amount of wait staff? What's a deep track serious? The Ramen was good, but not great. We ordered an appetizer which didn't come out till we were halfway through our Ramen. Had a fruit Sando for dessert and it was delicious. I've never had this before. It's basically whipped cream and fruit on white bread with the crust cut off. Since I can't rate 3 1/2 stars, so I'm going to round up to 4! This place is about a 45 minute drive from my house, so I probably won't be back here. read more

They were very nice and friendly. The sushi was pretty decent and the food came out pretty fast! The Ramen was good, I wouldn't recommend it and would probably go with the other options on the menu. read more

Food was delicious. We tried the gyoza appetizer, as well as the two ramens shown in the photo. Service was a little slow- you order through electronic tablets and no one will come back to check on you again. But the place was cool and nerdy and the food was great. read more

Matsuri Izakaya On Mill - Tonkotsu Ramen, Tokyo Style Ramen, gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This is a self-serve type restaurant. You seat yourself and there is a QR code where you order your food. You can keep the tab open or pay it upfront. It's interesting that they ask you for tip before you even see your food. The water is even self service. They will bring you your first glass of water, but after that you have to walk to the soda machine, which also makes me question why we are asked to give a tip before we receive our food. My husband ordered chicken, wings, and drumstick chicken skewers. The wings were crispy and had a honey soy glaze which was delicious, but you only get three small flat pieces. So technically 1.5 wing for $7. The drumsticks were small as well but nicely flavored. My husband was done with his two appetizers before my Ramen came out. They definitely forgot about me, but that is OK when I told them they brought one out immediately, which makes me believe that they are kind of premade. I ordered the shoyu Ramen. No no no. Save your money. It was salty, yet flavorless if that makes any sense. It seems that the appetizers here are what to order. I would not order the Ramen. read more

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This is a really cool place on Mill Avenue. I love the decor! There are a lot of interesting things to see on the wall, some anime on the TV, a bar, and paper lanterns. Even the cups water was served in had anime scenes. There was a sign saying to seat yourself. There is a QR code on the table which links to the menu and opens up an account for your table. After you order you can either pay your tab on your phone then, or leave your tab open to order more. When your done, just open it up on your phone and pay. I only saw one person working in the dining room, and all she did was quietly bring out food, then clean tables. It was fast, easy, and efficient! We ordered the crispy gyoza, which was served with a spicy sauce. I'm a huge fan of gyoza, and I really liked this sauce. We also ordered the Japanese red curry with pork "bowl." The word "bowl" was misleading (in a good way)--it came on a large plate and was a huge serving. I don't like curry, but my son loved it. We also got a dragon roll. It was pretty big, and very good. Presentation was good, too. We quickly became fans of Matsuri Izikaya, and I can see us being regulars here. read more

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Beef noodle soup had a rich broth flavor. I would recommend adding the spicy paste for a little kick! I would definitely order this again! I would pass on the sushi though.. the rice was hard and the sushi quality was average. Ambiance was great! Loved all the lighting and decor. Service was fine. read more

Matsuri Izakaya On Mill - Beef Noodle Soup - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This is a self service type of restaurant, you seat yourself and a waiter/waitress will come to you and give you a tablet to order off of. The waitress was pretty nice and when I went (since no one was there) the ambience was peaceful nd quiet. The food itself was really good, I got the tempura udon I think? I was excepting to get those little tiny ass tempuras that i usually get at Japanese restaurants but this one had some big ass tempura AND they were delicious. Out of all soups that i have ate, this was the only one that had really good broth that i actually drank and finished, the broth was so flavorful and I had also got some tofu on the side that was also delicious. read more

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Honestly think this place was overrated and horrible customer service. IG makes it look like it has this great ambiance but it honestly wasn't great. Food was subpar, but the ramen lacked flavor. I ordered a matcha tea and it tasted like the idea of matcha and tap water. read more

Matsuri Izakaya On Mill - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I was here around 6:30PM. You walk in, seat yourself, and then scan for the menu at your table, and then self-order on your phone. You can pay on your phone when you finish- or even when you are ordering. We were greeted and given water once we sat down. Pretty casual atmosphere with low and high top tables. They do have a waitlist available on Yelp. And they are open until 9:30PM. We ordered the Samurai Ramen with shrimp tempura and an extra egg and the Miso King Ramen with chicken casu, crispy tofu and bok choi. Our food arrived within 10 minutes and it was nice and hot. Both dishes looked delicious and they were. Fantastic broth in both ramens with large, fresh shrimp. The eggs were done perfectly. We did not order drinks but they do offer some alcoholic beverages. For two Ramen soups with extras, tax and tip, it was $53.81. The Ramen itself was around $16.00, a little high for ramen, but it is a restaurant on Mill. And once they charge for extras- bok choi is $1.20, shrimp tempura is $4.50, an extra egg is $1.20, it does add up. That being said, I would go again- just not everyday. read more

Matsuri Izakaya On Mill - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Saw a tiktok of the fruit sandwiches and decided to check it out, they have good ramen, gyoza and chicken karage. They also offer pretty interesting drink choices and ofc the fruit sandwiches, the only down side was that they didn't have the exact one i wanted and it was a bit messy to eat, but the experience was good overall! read more

Matsuri Izakaya On Mill - fruit sandwich - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

The food was pretty good as we ordered a bunch of different things. Ramen was tasty. Beef curry was decent and rice bowl with karaage was solid. My only critique would be that you have to order over the phone and make payment there. Service was OK as they only responded after you ordered on the phone. I tried to get someone's attention to order the traditional way, but I was ignored. Still, if you are Tech savvy, highly recommend. If you are not, still come but be patient with the way to order and pay. read more

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This was such amazing experience! As soon as you walk in there are two large TVs over the bar and they are playing anime! Once you are seated your server will go over how the restaurant works. You will need to make sure that your phone is charged but you will order everything from your phone! You will scan the QR code and order away! There is a water and silverware station on the corner of the restaurant. And next to that is a fridge that has desserts and other snacks/treats. The pictures attached is all of the food that we ordered from Katsu chicken to ramen and then some yellowtail sushi tacos! Everything came out in a timely manner, and it was delicious. They were in smaller portions, but that made it easy for us to try everything that we wanted to!!!! 10/10 would recommend going back to this place!!!! read more

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Good ramen, sushi was good too! Cool anime vibes! Chill spot to come alone or with friends

Trust Yelp y'all! I was on the fence because of the lower rating on Yelp vs the higher rating on google review, but Yelp was right -- this place is pretty mid. Ambience is cute, and the ordering on your phone is convenient. The menu looked extensive so we were excited to try a bunch of things. We ordered five different items and nothing stood out well. Quite the opposite actually, things stood out poor. The takoyaki was burnt and hard to bite though. The ramen was bland and had pork belly that looked like it was boiled with no color nor char to it. The karaage was more deep fried bits than actual chicken. Also, feels like they don't run their AC? We were sweating while eating our food inside :( I would avoid this place. Maybe for just drinks it would be a vibe, but for food it's not. read more

My coworkers and I decided to check this place out for a birthday lunch and long story short, I'm glad we did. Other people were saying that it was hot inside and that their AC wasn't working but I personally didn't feel like it was that uncomfortable in there. We were there 1-2:30 in August so it was pretty hot out (and kind of humid). I loved the ordering method here - you scan a QR code and order on your phone. They then bring your food out to you. Introverts FTW! I ordered the kakuni udon and it was delicious. The pork belly was soft, tender, and fell apart in my mouth. The broth wasn't spicy at all and the noodles were chewy and delicious. I saw someone else on tiktok say the portions were a little small, and I could see where they're coming from. The prices are better than other ramen places I've been to in Scottsdale, so maybe the prices reflect the amount of food? But I was very much satisfied with my bowl of ramen that costed around $13-$15. Service was fast (at least for my dish it was) and friendly. Wasn't too crowded and they even sell those fruit/cream sandwiches that you see everywhere on tiktok/YouTube (at least I do lol) read more

Matsuri Izakaya On Mill - Kakuni Udon - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Wow! Just WOW! The food here is amazing and the presentation of the food is really good. They are pretty fast on getting the food out and there's always a line waiting to be seated----which means people do like this place! We ordered 8 different dishes to try out & they didn't disappoint. A must try if you're in Mill Ave in Tempe read more

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Matsuri Izakaya has a really cool and lively vibe and super fast service. All the food came out right away! Appetizers were the best. Hand rolls and nori fries were great! The actual ramen was good but not the best. The price is definitely a plus, the portions are huge and it's not that expensive. They give you a lot of chashu! The downside for me was the broth. I was a little bummed they only had chicken based broth as I prefer pork, but it was also too salty for my taste. Nonetheless it was still good! read more

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I kept stopping by during lunch. Their food is so good and I could not stop trying new dishes offer by them. Katsu is perfectly cooked and goes well with pickled gingers. The miso ramen is the best! I could taste the real miso paste. The miso is delicious and high quality. The ramen noodle is perfectly cooked and I could not stop finishing the whole bowl, including the broth (unusual for me). Beef udon is also very good. I love that all ingredients in this Bowl complement each other and make it addictive. Takoyaki is crunchy delicious! Spicy tuna hand roll is ok. I like to sit at the hight table so that I could watch their TVs while having lunch. They always have two shows/series/movies on at the same time. read more

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The food to me was just alright. My girlfriend really liked it though so I rated it in between since everyone has different tastes. The service was fast. You order through your phone which is really cool. The staff was friendly. The ambiance was great they have anime playing which I really liked. The vibe is casual but the place was very nice inside. Taste: 7/10 Ambiance: 10/10 Cleanliness: 9/10 Service: 9/10 Friendliness: 9/10 Overall the experience was good. I recommend trying this place out. I will definitely be back to try some more food. read more

Matsuri Izakaya On Mill - My girlfriends hand - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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The food was not very authentic. The fried rice and karaage were really bad. Ramen was ok but overall not great food and experience.

We found this place while walking around looking for a restaurant after a late hotel check-in. As a Japanese person, I felt this is not authentic Japanese food. First, we ordered the Karaage, but it wasn't piping hot--just lukewarm. It felt more like American-style fried chicken than real Karaage. Second, we had the Chirashi Sushi. Instead of seasoned vinegared rice (sumeshi), it was served over plain, hot white rice with chunks of raw fish on top. While the salmon was okay, the tuna was clearly frozen and poorly thawed by an amateur. There was also a type of white fish, but I couldn't even tell what it was. The soy sauce was also incredibly sweet--too sweet even for someone like me from Kyushu. I wonder what kind of soy sauce they were using. Lastly, we tried the Katsu Curry. The curry sauce was very thin and watery, tasting like a cheap instant pouch. It didn't even taste like Japanese store-bought roux. If it was homemade, it certainly wasn't anything like traditional Japanese curry. read more

Matsuri really nails the vibe of a Japanese Izakaya. The decor is great with classic neon signs and Japanese inspired artwork and lanterns. You order your food via a QR code so it's pretty self-driven, but the interactions we did have with staff was great and polite. The menu had all the classic dishes you would expect from an Izakaya. My girlfriend and I ordered quite a spread: Spicy Tuna Handroll: very tasty, the fresh green onions and fried onions were a nice touch. It was just a little heavy on the mayo for my preference. Chicken Karaage: VERY moist and juicy! The batter did not seem traditional though, as it was not as light and airy as karaage typically is. I wish it came with lemons as it traditionally does as well. Takoyaki: Very tasty, great texture: light crispy outside with gooey inside. I just wish the octopus pieces were a little larger. Pork Katsu Curry: solid dish, everything you would expect. Nothing to ding but also nothing stand out. I will say I'm surprised it doesn't come with rice, you have to order the rice separately. Unagi Bowl: probably my favorite dish. Very flavorful, unagi was nice and soft. Pretty generous portion too. As you can see, all the food was solid and quite enjoyable. There were just a few elements keeping it from being 5-star. Definitely worth checking out though! read more

Matsuri Izakaya On Mill - Spicy Tuna Handroll - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

We went back to matsuri a week ago to satisfy our ramen craving & was pleasantly surprised this time around! Now that we know the restaurant is self-serve, we walked straight in (no wait at the time), sat at a table, scanned the QR code, ordered our food, & grabbed some drinks. The food came out fairly quick & was so delicious! Very happy that this experience was much better than the first & the AC was working! read more

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Very cool location for a Japanese Restaurant as it's in the heart of Mill Ave. Going to be a great place for ASU students to dine for quality Japanese cuisine. **As they are technically still in their Lowkey soft opening, please keep in mind as some menu items are unavailable and other logistics are still being implemented** I got quickly seated and the interior is really nice. Large open area with high table tops, tables and a bar. I ordered the Niki Ramen and it was delicious. The broth was rich and flavorful. I definitely want to come back and try the Matsuri Ramen next time. read more

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The service was really nice, you can order yourself and checkout yourself. They're also good about filling our water. Ambiance was nice and clean. The food was good but nothing special in my eyes and a bit pricey for me plus you had to pay extra to make it spicy. Parking can be difficult because they are located on mill. Still a cool place to check out! Wish I got to try some sushi read more

Matsuri Izakaya On Mill - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

We went here for a quick lunch and the restaurant is good and located at a nice place near asu and next to the brickyard engineering department of asu . We got variety of sushi rolls and they were all good . The service was quick . Will recommend this place read more

I've traveled to Japan closest thing I've had to ramen in Japan and the service was quick ....food is amazing from the ramen to kurage chicken on point I love that you order on your phone when you get to the table allows for quick service and once your done you just leave def something every restaurant should have read more

Absolutely delicious Ramen and chicken karaage, relaxing city-inspired ambience. Very kind staff.

I love this place, it's authentic and delicious. The vibe in the evening is nice and the decor is also super authentic. Recommend !! read more

Matsuri Izakaya On Mill - Tokyo style ramen - spicy with fried chicken! So flavorful and comforting - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

First time visiting and we had a great dinner. Yes, you have to order via 'scanning' for menu, but it was simple enough. Our food arrived within 15 min. Comfortable and clean setting inside. The Spicy edamame, definitely had a kick of heat. We also had the Miso King Ramen, with Chicken and the Tokontsu Ramen, with pork and 'added spice' - both were equally delicious! The broth in each was full of such depth in flavor. I would have ordered some broth to go if I could! read more

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Some of these reviews gave the place a bad rap, but I had a decent sushi dinner here at a reasonable price. Have I had better, fresher sushi elsewhere before? Yes, but for what I paid I was satisfied with the food and service. Very authentic Japanese menu and I liked ordering from the tablet better than ordering from a person. If I come back to Tempe, I'll eat here again. read more

Remen is not good. Flavor is light, the soup is not attractive. Salmon sashimi rice bowl is not worthy. ＄17.8 comes only 4 or 5 thin salmon sashimi. But most appetizers are good and crispy. read more

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Top tier dinning experience and food came out fast and was amazing. Ty gave us top tier service this man deserves a promotion. Thanks Ty and Matseri for the superior service and your benign spirit. We look forward to coming back:) read more

Matsuri Izakaya On Mill - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

After getting a personal recommendation to try this place out, I was beyond excited. There is nothing more that I love in this world than eating ramen. With high hopes, I set out on my journey. Matsuri is located on the very busy Mill Ave. I was lucky enough to find a parking meter but just be prepared to walk a little in you can't snag a spot. I got there right at opening and was surprised to see the restaurant filling up. I started off with some karaage and gyzo which were both delicious. I made sure to grab one of their fresh fruit sandos as those were going fast. As I flipped to the ramen section, I had to do a double take... they only have one? Chicken ramen? That's it? This is a ramen restaurant with only chicken ramen? I was disappointed but stayed open minded. What I received was very underwhelming. I wish I were exaggerating when I say the broth tasted like Campbells chicken noodle soup. If I would have known this was to be my experience, I wouldn't have come in. That's not to say it was bad by any means, it came out promptly and was hot, but there was nothing special about it. If you're looking for the general classes of broth: shoyu, tonkotsu, miso, and shio, don't come here, because all you'll find is chicken. read more

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