My oh Maisen Katsu!…read more It's been a while since I ate at the H-Mart market eatery food hall, and not for lack of trying. I've been to H-Mart a couple times recently and wanted to eat there but it was closed, I went too late. Today I went for lunch-- And I'm glad I did, it was SO delicious. The food hall was busy on Thursday around noon, however still plenty of open seating available for me. Sometimes on the weekend you might be waiting for people to finish before finding a spot. Today was easy, peasy. My food was quick, took around 10 minutes. The orders were flying out of the katsu kitchen!! They call it out and you can see on a small monitor when your number is ready. I walked around the food stalls before deciding I wanted katsu. I'm very happy with my choice. The person in front of me was picking up their order and it looked really good. So I copied them-- #8 cheese katsu!! The woman taking orders was very friendly and helpful. I told her I would eat there but wouldn't finish it due to big portions so I tried to order it to go, she advised I get it regular and then box up the leftovers. She was so right! The presentation alone is fun like fajitas and she said it's all packaged separately when ordered for take out. Great tip from her. She could have just let me do that but she understood what I had told her. I chose the pork katsu, you can get chicken also. The #8 dish is served with katsu sauce/gravy, and mozzarella cheese sizzling on a skillet. On the side is rice and cabbage, and a clear broth. It was absolute heaven. This is a very decadent dish with all the cheese and sauce. And it changes the texture of the katsu, I could tell it was crispy but it also was covered in cheesy goodness so less crispy than the other katsu options. On the bottom of the skillet is the most crunchy cheese bits that you can scrape off to get that fried cheese goodness. And the portion was big, 2 pieces of meat! Enough that I had half of it to take home. This is definitely enough to share. Next time I'll try the katsu & udon combo or the katsu sando so that I get more of the crispy katsu texture. The cheese version is more smothered and covered, but very yummy though! On the menu they also have noodle dishes with soba, ramen, and udon. I can't speak on those since I didn't try them. There are lots of other noodle options in the food hall though, so I would definitely recommend getting the katsu, and if you also want noodles, the combo option. I'll definitely come back to this food stall when craving some katsu.

Maisen Katsu, located in H Mart's food court making up on of the many varied restaurants in the…read moreproperty. There was enough seating as well and customers didn't linger either so plenty enough tables and seats to go around. The wait wasn't long either. They also announce the number on your ticket as well as display it on the screen. The chicken katsu was fried golden and continued to retain its crunch thoughout the meal. They were quite thoughtful in their serving and adds a tray on the plate for continued freshness. WOW they've thought of everything! The dish is plated with a bowl of white rice with sesame and black seeds sprinkled on top. It also comes with coleslaw that was incredibly fresh. The mayo tasted home made while the shredded lettuce was crisp. The miso soup and pickled radish also added to the great flavor of it all. Cannot forget the sauce for the katsu as well. If you've never tried this dish or this restaurant, don't wait any longer. Don't walk, run!

I don't like seafood so I just got the chicken katsu curry. I think it was okay. The portion size…read morewas large but the chicken was on the chewier side which I don't like. Came out pretty fast and I just returned my tray to the end of the table when I finished.

The owner is so sweet and the food is amazing. This place is located inside Asiana and is worth…read moretrying. The fish are always so fresh for the price you are paying. Definitely recommend just getting their sashimi.

Food was absolutely delicious! It was Father's Day and…read moreMatthew was so helpful on changing my reservation last minute to add another person! V was one of the best bartenders I've had in a long time, very attentive and actually holds a conversation It was my dad's first time here and excited to come back again!

Omg!!! Pricey but so so fresh and delicious. There's no bad food here…read more Carb-less sashimi bowl - fresh and melt in your mouth sashimi. Almost didn't want to share. Beef carpaccio - our party loved this dish so much. We would return just for this. Picture does not look as good because I already chugged down a piece before camera got to it. Chirashi bowl - fresh and delicious. The sushi rice on the bottom was super yummy. Scalloped something- fusionized so it was different. Good but everything above stole the thunder. Udon - broth was so refreshing. Desserts: Sake Cheesecake (I think) and Matcha crème brûlée - cheesecake was good but the matcha crème brûlée was out of this world.

To celebrate our wedding anniversary my wife and I enjoyed lunch @ Sushi Sen in Scottsdale. The…read moreatmosphere inside/out had a relaxed and welcoming feeling. Not a huge space but it felt larger because of the high expansive ceilings. When we entered we were warmly greeted and seated. The menu was expansive so we were happy we previewed the menu at home. We both settled on the Bento Combination. You get to pick one item from each of the three categories (Sashimi, Sushi, and A la Carte). I selected the Sashimi - Maguro, Sushi - Spicy Hamachi, and À la carte - Chicken Katsu. My wife selected the Sashimi - Hamachi, Sushi - California Roll, and À la carte - Chicken Teriyaki. A delicious Miso soup accompanied the Bento Box, not too salty or heavy feeling. Our Bento Boxes came out relatively quick, the presentation was excellent, every item was fresh (sashimi melted in our mouths), and perfectly prepared. The portions were perfect (no leftovers and we didn't walk away hungry). The service was exactly as I had imagined it should be, welcoming, attentive, and courteous. Overall, I highly recommend Sushi Sen for the quality, service, and ambiance. Notes/Tips: you could easily miss this location as the only indication of its location is a sign posted high above on an archway (see one of my photos). Another well known dining venue is right next door, the "Alma" to help you with location. Parking is free and plentiful. The walk from the parking lot to the entrance is not too far.

Sushi Sen is our go-to restaurant when we're craving Japanese food. We come here a lot because the…read morefood is great, the prices are reasonable, and it never disappoints. This time, we ordered the sushi boat, chirashi bowl, uni nigiri, and o-toro nigiri. Everything was fresh and tasted amazing. The uni and o-toro were definitely our favorites. The chirashi bowl was also a favorite, yes, we have a lot of favorites here! The staff here are always nice and friendly, which is another reason we keep coming back.

Back when I visited Phoenix, I had the pleasure of eating at JT's curry wagon. Circled the uptown…read morefarmers market a couple times to scope out what we had and I knew I had to come back and hit this one and boy, am I glad I did. I went with the black belt curry which is a 50/50 split of the japanese vegetable curry and the braised pork belly dish they have. Found myself a seat under a nearby tent- there are plenty of options since people are constantly rotating in and out of the tables. It was a warm day - be sure to try and secure a shady spot. On to the food, the portion was massive. My wife and I picked on a few other things before here, but we both have healthy appetites. The black belt curry was rich, hearty and absolutely delicious. I still remember the potatoes in that Japanese curry - they were slightly chewy, creamy and I couldn't get enough of them. The braised pork belly was tender, rich, and very flavorful, not too fatty which is something you often have to worry about with pork belly curry dishes. All around fantastic spot and I would highly recommend. The Japanese curry screams "comfort" while the braised pork belly screams "rich" if that helps you decide, or just get both like I did with the black blet!

WOW! I've been waiting for a good Japanese curry spot to pop up in Arizona. JT's Curry Wagon not…read moreonly fits the bill but also offers an excellent Taiwanese dish, amazing drinks, and exceptional service. My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this stand at Uptown Market a couple weeks ago, and were so impressed by the 50/50. The dish is half curry -- deliciously thick and made from scratch -- and half lu rou fan, which includes the softest, flavorful pork belly. It also includes a few delicious pickled cucumbers and a perfectly jammy marinated egg. Lao gan ma always available to top!! The owner, Jonny, is so welcoming and enthusiastic. He was so happy to have us sample his unique drinks (a frozen thai tea and a lychee lemonade with jellies), and we were so thrilled to honestly say they were delicious! The thai tea flavor was really strong and aromatic. The price is super fair for how much you get. Our dish was packed to the brim, and they really don't skimp on the pork belly. Will 1000% make this out go-to farmer's market meal.

I had the chance to enjoy Shimogamo for a birthday dinner, and it certainly didn't disappoint…read more The restaurant was quite busy, which isn't surprising since I've only heard positive things about it. From the moment we sat down, staff was very attentive, helpful with menu recommendations, and very knowledgeable about all of the options on the menu. I started with an order of their garlic chili edamame, which really hit the spot, though it was spicier than expected. I then ordered their citrus roll, which came recommended by our waiter. The role was fresh, delicious, and refreshing. A perfect recommendation! Overall, a fantastic experience, and one that ensured I will be back for more occasions in the future.

Love this place and their Chandler location as well. Great…read moreSushi and delicious Japanese dishes that taste amazingly fresh and flavorful. The service is great with multiple leather apron clad waiters and waitresses taking care of every dining needs. Water glasses always refilled, food served promptly and dishes cleared as soon as needed. The atmosphere is that of a Japanese restaurant and having visited Japan I actually appreciate the brightly lit dining room and the ambiance.

I recommend to anyone in Gilbert who eats panda/pei Wei because this is 100x better!! Family…read moreowned/ran I am pretty sure I don't know why it's never packed because seriously the best orange chicken and teriyaki Iv had The portions are MASSIVE. For such little cost in this economy easily gets 2-3 meals out of one order. Very fresh and fast!!!

The reviews for this place were so good that I didn't hesitate to try them for lunch. I ordered the…read morehappy family with lo mein instead of rice. The taste was fine. It was not quite as big of a portion as I expected, but it was still plenty. I definitely don't have complaints with the flavor. That being said, it was basically a big container out of happy family soup. The sauce was not thickened at all and was so thin, I had trouble fishing out all of the ingredients. It made it kind of difficult to eat, and I cannot imagine serving it on a plate in a restaurant. It would need to be served in a bowl. My coworker got the teriyaki chicken and said her teriyaki sauce was the same way. Essentially the same thickness as broth for a soup which she stated, made the chicken seem a little dry. Overall it was very average.

Genuinely one of the best Ramen places in AZ! My friend took me here tonight since its one of her…read morefaves, and I have to admit it's going on my restaurant recommendations list from now on. The service was lovely, the atmosphere felt intimate and genuine, and the food...My god the food! I have to recommend their creamy miso, the pork was cooked to perfection! If you do end up going, there is one thing on the menu you absolutely must try: The matcha tiramisu!! I am speechless to how good this is, its not super tiramisu-esq in flavor, yet their own rendition is impeccable, flavor and texture alike! I hope you guys try this little local shop, and I hope they have a fruitful future. Thanks again to the owners for a wonderful dinner :)

I've enjoyed this spot for years and it has always been my goto place for ramen. They consistently…read morehad the best broth and perfectly soft-boiled eggs soaked in flavor. Unfortunately, I visited today for the first time in a while and left feeling really disappointed, it's changed, and not for the better. I always order the Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen (no meat, replace with egg, extra egg, add corn and cabbage). I was surprised to be told they no longer offer cabbage, which was one of my favorite additions. The eggs were also different. They used to be served whole, and I loved slicing into them to reveal that beautiful golden yolk. This time they arrived already sliced, and once the broth was added, the yolks started to cook. I was also given a side of arugula, which honestly has no place in a ramen bowl. It felt very out of place. There were also pickled carrots, which I ended up removing, not for me. The broth was noticeably greasier than before, which was another letdown. I immediately texted my best friend (the one who originally introduced me to this place) and she shared the same thoughts. She even mentioned telling her server, "Don't mess with a good thing," and that really sums it up. I'm truly sad to say this experience left me very disappointed, and I may have to start looking for a new ramen spot. WHHHHHHYYYYYYY