Obon never disappoints! Sushi and Ramen are both very tasty, the vibe is always the right balance between lively & intimate, and service is always spot on. read more

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I am extremely disappointed with Sushi Oban's handling of a serious food allergy. Several weeks ago, while I was at Scottsdale Quarter, I walked into the restaurant specifically to ask whether any of their ramen could be prepared without soy because I have a soy allergy. The hostess told me she would check with the chef. She went to the back, returned, and told me that yes, they could prepare ramen for me with a broth that did not contain soy. Based on that assurance, I ordered the ramen and subsequently ordered it two more times. Each time, I clearly stated that I had a soy allergy, whether ordering online or by phone. At no point was I told there was a problem or that the broth contained soy. Today, I ordered the ramen again and picked it up, only to find a note taped to the order stating that all of their broths contain soy and that they had tried to call me. I called the restaurant because, understandably, I was extremely confused. I explained that I had specifically asked about the soy content from the very beginning, that an employee had checked with the chef, and that I had been assured the broth could be made soy-free. I have now eaten this ramen on multiple occasions believing it was safe for me. That is not a minor mistake. Food allergy information needs to be accurate and consistent. I am fortunate that I did not experience anaphylaxis as a result of the previous meals I was told were soy-free. To make matters worse, I was not refunded for the ramen I purchased today and cannot safely eat. Instead, I was told I would need to wait until Thursday, when the manager is available, to have a conversation about a refund. Today is Tuesday. I cannot recommend Sushi Oban to anyone with a food allergy of any kind. When a customer specifically discloses an allergy and staff consult the kitchen before assuring that customer that a dish is safe, the customer should be able to rely on that information. The inconsistency here is both disappointing and potentially dangerous. read more

My husband and I came to Obon late one Sunday evening while on a work trip to Scottsdale. The restaurant was within walking distance of our hotel and we were feeling a little under the weather, so decided we wanted some ramen to help soothe that feeling. We popped into the restaurant and didn't have a reservation. There were a few tables that were full, but it was definitely more empty at that time than packed. The hostess was not necessarily the nicest person and more focused on her phone. She greeted us, but went back to texting. We stood there for a minute and the restaurant phone rang, which she answered. After standing there for 5-7 minutes, she came back and seated us. As we approached the table, we noticed that it still had plates and bowls leftover from the previous customer. The busser quickly removed them and wiped the table down for us to take a seat. The server came over relatively quickly and was super nice and knowledgeable about the menu. Since it was two of us, we wanted to try a range of things but our main focus was ramen. We decided to order some edamame to start, which was okay. It wasn't super fresh, but overall it was decent. For our main course, we ordered the kaizen and the hafu sushi. We ordered the Obon ramen to split. Not long after ordering our food came out. The server was really attentive and placed our ramen in two separate bowls for us. As far as flavor goes, the Obon was extremely spicy. I'm a spicy girlie and I couldn't even eat it. I ate the noodles, but the broth was too much for me. I passed it on to my husband and to my surprise, he actually ate it (he doesn't like spice). I think his sore throat trumped the spice. The kaizen roll was really good. We actually loved that. The hafu, not so much. The cilantro flavor was a little too heavy on the roll itself. We would definitely give this place another try if ever in the area, but maybe order something different. read more

We literally got an egg with our entrees... Not the soft boiled egg you expect with ramen... a raw egg. At $3.85 per egg, maybe cook it?!? Two ramen with two raw eggs....$85. Aside from the raw eggs, flavor of actual food was okay. read more

I don't usually leave reviews and I love Obon. But, this time, I got takeout. And received a raw egg in the shell still in my ramen. read more

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Really enjoyed our meal! Our waiter Madox was very nice and gave us a recommendation of the ribs which were delicious! My favorite dish was the BAO BUNS they were EXCELLENT. Strongly recommend those! I didn't care for the crispy rice trio it wasn't as flavorful as I'd hope and it was too crispy my jaw hurt chewing it. But the ribs and bao buns were so delicious it earned the 5 stars for me! Vibes were nice read more

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We arrived on a Sunday at 2PM, no wait as it wasn't busy. The dining area was a bit tight as we had a baby stroller, but they made it work. We parked for free in the underground parking. Great service, our server was professional and friendly! I ordered the Obon ramen. The spice was noticeable but tolerable for me. Good chicken:noodle:toppings ratio. The broth was tasty but not too salty. It was all delicious! I didn't finish it all on purpose so I could enjoy it the following day. Unfortunately I forgot it when we left xD read more

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Quick stop for lunch. No wait time. Service from start to finish was good. I ordered the Fukushu roll a salmon nigiri. Both were tasty! If you're looking for some heat, get the Fukushu roll. My husband got the Obon ramen. That was also a winner. The broth was tasty with all the fixings. I'd skip the fried calamari next time. It was overly battered and less meat. Parking is located in the garage right next to the resturant. read more

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Nothing bad but nothing amazing! I would say jsut average. Got the ramen which tasted fine but have had much better elsewhere. The pork was a little dry. Server never smiled and have no idea what his name is. Overall it was okay but could likely find better elsewhere. read more

Teriyaki chicken was excellent. I also ordered the vegetable tempura and pork gyoza. It looked so good I started eating it before I got a picture lol sorry. Definitely a repeat restaurant for me Oh and the service was excellent!!!! read more

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My favorite place for dinner. My favorite menu items are the vegetable gyoza, death free ramen, and the kanto beef. Great for date night. Good service every time. Some of the locations differ a bit but are all very good! read more

This is located in the Scottsdale Quarter, there's a decent amount of parking but it appears the area stays pretty busy. Service was decent. I was going to order an alcoholic beverage but the server was busy or something for a bit so I didn't order one bc by the time they came around I had changed my mind. Maybe next time. The restroom door looks heavy but is very light, and it swung open hard into the trash can. Apparently it wasn't just me that was surprised by it, the person behind me did the same thing. Calamari --10/10 would definitely eat it again. It wasn't overly salty, very crispy. Cooked nicely. Sometimes I don't really like sharing, this was one of those times. It comes with a miso sesame aioli. Super tasty. Hafu signature roll- ooh this one was a 9/10. The ratio of rice to fish was good, not overly heavy with the rice. 9/10. Definitely one to get if you like spicy tuna and salmon. It wasn't spicy on its own in my opinion but still had nice flavors. I had the Obon ramen. I ordered it with an extra egg bc I love soft eggs in ramen. The pork belly in there gives a great texture along with the beech mushrooms. The ground chicken sounds basic but it wasn't spicy on well rounded in this dish. The noodles were not overcooked, they had a good texture. All the flavors complemented each other nicely. It lists the soup base as spicy red miso. I didn't think it was spicy but I didn't need to add anything to adjust it. It was a little salty, but not to the point where it was making me thirsty. 8/10. We also ordered salmon teriyaki. It was a "large plate". Portion size was good. Nice teriyaki flavor, not too sweet, and salmon was cooked nicely. 8/10 We also ordered tonkotsu ramen. The mild broth is rich and not too salty. I think this is run by the owner of Bisutoro, and I didn't order the same things as I did there. However, the food I tried was better at this location in comparison to the other location. Would I be back? Yes definitely when I'm in the area. read more

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I appreciate the management demonstrating their commitment to customer service by offering us a re-do at this location following a very poor experience at the downtown location. That was clearly a one-off. Tonight, great service by Zoe! House cocktails Liquid swords and black tea old fashioned were pleasantly on point. We ordered the shishito peppers and bao buns to start, pork was our favorite. The short rib street noodle special and kanto beef with fried rice entrees really impressed us! I am taking one star off due to the worn and overused appearance of the table and chairs. Overall, a much improved experience and we look forward to dining here again! read more

Visiting Scottsdale quarter for some shopping, I finally got to hit up Obon Sushi - it's been on my bucket list forever. I strolled in around 5 and the place was basically empty. Zoe the waitress was super friendly, so that was a win. I went all out and ordered Bluefin tasting (sashimi; soy akami, chutoro, otoro & Pineapple sake. The sashimi was ridiculously good; Otoro, the fatty buttery tuna literally stole the show. The pineapple sake was pretty decent too. All in all, a solid visit. read more

OBON Sushi Bar Ramen - Bluefin tasting (sashimi; soy akami, chutoro, otoro. Pineapple sake. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Matcha Pancakes - This one was my favorite dish of what we ordered, fluffy whip cream on the side to match the fluffy matcha pancakes with a subtley sweet syrup. It all went together very nicely Karage - The chicken wasn't dried out but it was a little bland, has a subtle citrus lime taste to it that was different Omurice - Also bland, but I'm glad they have it since no one else does! Ramen - bland broth (not pictured) Hip atmosphere in a great location, the menu has yummy looking options but their food tends to be more on the bland side in my opinion. Not a bad place to go to if you're in the area though. read more

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6/28/25. Celebrated my friend's belated birthday here over the weekend. We had reservations for 5 people at 7pm at the sushi bar. It's a busy area but the parking garage around the corner wasn't too bad. The place is small compared to the Bisuturo location but busier. It was a little warm inside on this night. I was seated right away (the rest were late. So sorry!). I ordered a drink to sip on while I waited and Chef Po made a yellowtail poke salad to snack on. After they arrived, we all decided to leave things up to chef. Wow, everything was delicious! Drinks: Black Tea Old Fashioned Casa & Sprit Sake Bombers 5 Casamigo Shots 1 Whiskey shot Food: Yellowtail Poke Salmon Poke Yuzu Yellowtail Tuna Crudo Salmon Crudo Shiro Maki Roll Yellowtail Nigiri Salmon Nigiri Tuna Nigiri Yellowtail Belly Sashimi Uni Ikura Scallop Spoons Pork Belly Starter The Black Tea Old Fashioned was a bit too strong for me. It sounded and looked interesting but wish I ordered the Tiki Kaji instead. For the food, my favorites were all of the yellowtail items. Also loved the uni ikura spoons too. We wanted to order more cuz it was so good but they ran out of uni. I recommend all things yellowtail here but some other specific items to order are the Shiro Maki Roll, Salmon Crudo (not on menu) and Uni Ikira Spoons (not on menu). Our waiter, Ethan, was really nice and everyone in the back was friendly as well. Thank you to Chef Po for making us some tasty dishes and PJ for the pork belly dish as well. Say hi to them if you see them! =) read more

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The food had no taste!! That's a sin for a restaurant. Ordered Obon ramen, vegan ramen, edamame hummus, butter noodles and cucumber roll. Only saving grace was the hummus. Everything else was below average. Won't go again and don't recommend it to anyone. Save your money and tastebuds and go somewhere else. Also service was ok, we saw our waitress 3 times since we sat to till we left. read more

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The Ramen was great! I made a little bit too spicy with their spice bomb! Service was great restaurant was clean. I would definitely go back. ! read more

OBON Sushi Bar Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I thought this was a super fancy place, but it's actually pretty casual. We ordered it from the happy hour menu which gave us great value. Wait staff was a little bit lacking but not something I mind too much. Will definitely come back ! read more

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We made a reservation for my friends birthday here and got sat in front of the sushi bar. We had a great experience getting served by Po the sushi chef right in front of us. It was a very modern cute place. We did a omakase dinner where the chef just makes specials for us as we go. I love the omakase experience. Everything tasted very fresh and the presentations were spectacular! My favorites were the yellowtail , salmon and uni! He made each dish with unique sauces that paired well with them. The staffs were all very friendly ! Music wasn't overly loud. Definitely recommend this sushi place ! read more

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The OBON ramen is completely to die for. Paired with the salmon crispy rice... I can't shut up about how much I loved this place

Made reservations at 5 pm on Sunday on Father's Day and we were able to get right in. Love the modern look to the place and it's not too loud inside despite its smaller dining area. Our Server was super nice and friendly. Everyone working there were all very nice. As for the food, some were ok and some were mediocre and do not recommend and here's why. Food ordered, I will start with the good. 1. Bluefin Tasting - this was pretty good. I enjoyed it very much. If you like sashimi and tuna, definitely should try this. 2. Yuzu yellowtail Crudo - sauce was delicious paired with the yellowtail. 3. Hafu Roll - this roll was good. I would order it again. It's spicy tuna roll topped with salmon. 4. Wagyu Egg roll - oof... the sauce... is way too salty. It tasted like soy sauce mixed with way too much salt in it. Just bad. The sauce needs some adjustment big time. I can't remember if the egg roll is any good after the sauce hit my mouth. 5. Pork Bao - I've had better so I was disappointed that it was dry and lacked flavors. 6. Tonkotsu Ramen - I was surprised that the meat was tough and the soup was very salty. read more

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Obon is delicious, from their bao buns to their ramen list. Service is typically always friendly. The place is clean. However, it is a bit more hype and high-class for what their offerings are. You can find the same quality (or maybe even a little better) at other local ramen houses, but if you're in the area, it's worth a try! read more

We stopped in for lunch on a whim. I went with the pokebowl with a mixed greens base and it was delicious. Service was friendly and the restaurant vibe is very nice. The fish tasted fresh and delicious and proportions of the bowl were good. Even though the bowl was great, they have so many other options that sounded good so I'll definitely have to try something new next time read more

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This place was a new discovery for me, though I'm sure it's already a favorite for many locals. We've never had to wait for a table, which is a huge plus. Let me just start by saying--we loved everything we ordered. Both bao buns were absolutely to die for, with The Bird totally stealing the show. Then came the Kanto Beef, which was packed with flavor and had me hooked from the first bite. We also tried the Obon Ramen, which was rich, savory, and super satisfying. Overall, this spot has quickly become one of our go-to places. We'll definitely be coming back often! read more

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Pretty good Japanese sushi restaurant in Kierland. The tonkotsu ramen is good. No frills to it, and what you'd expect out of traditional ramen. Not sure if they make their own noodles in house. Good variety of sushi and speciality rolls that seem obon specific. The pork belly buns were ok. The bun was warm and as expected but the pork belly, not sure if it was somewhat fried but it was very tough to bite through. Not as tender as most other pork belly. Same with the pork belly in the ramen, it was tough to bite into it. Maybe just an off day the cook of it. Overall, if you're in the mood for ramen and sushi, good spot. Big portions for the price too. read more

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This place is decent. A lot of my coworkers go here and love the happy hour. The prices are good during happy hour, and I thought the sushi was decent. It wasn't the best sushi I ever had, but it wasn't the worst sushi. It was just OK. The staff were friendly. Nothing about this place is life-changing though. read more

The rolls had too much rice in my opinion. Vibey sushi spot that's probably more catered for a light bite or chat over drinks enjoying the atmosphere, rather than for sushi enthusiasts or those more focused on fish quality. read more

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I had such high hopes for his restaurant. The ladies workin here are all very petite and attractive. I ordered 2 items for myself, did not share food with anyone else at all. I had a California roll, prepared without cucumber because I am deathly allergic. I'm glad that worked out. I would have hated to have an allergic reaction at the restaurant all because someone didn't pay attention to the details written on the ticket. I ordered the veggie tempura. What a disaster that was. The amount of the batter on the veggies was way too much. The dipping sauce was subpar. the veggies, there wasn't much variety. Every other piece I picked up was either broccoli or pieces of green beans that were cut shorter. After eating here, my stomach disagreed with me, terribly. I was sick and I hadn't even left the restaurant yet. I was nauseous and felt disgusting. I rushed home with the runs, hardly had the chance to park the car and I was off running to the restroom. I have a feeling it was because of the food here. Otherwise anything else that I'd eaten earlier was more than fine. Nothing made me felt nauseous or like I had a violent stomach bug. I was in the restroom off and on until 2am the following morning. I would not suggest this place. Their prices are far more elevated, too. I don't believe in paying $7+ for a single steamed bun. That I highway robbery!! I know my standards are high when it come to Asian cuisine but this was really terrible. The best part of the restaurant was their staff. They were all really sweet and knowledgeable. Thanks but no thanks and never again. I don't want to get sick all night again. ps: I think the tempura oil was OLD. read more

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this place was a vibe especially if you love japanese influence. drinks are dangerously good. loved the Bao inspired bird appetizer. our sushi was really good too and we had great service the entire time. the hostess said she wasn't able to pull up any reservations made online, so that was frustrating which is why we chose to sit at the bar. a few people walked out because of that. read more

OBON Sushi Bar Ramen - kyoto matcha drink and old fashioned - Sushi Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Came here for restaurant week. Got the gyoza and trio crispy rice appetizers which were delicious. For our mains, we got the original and obon ramens which were both delicious. Very high quality ramen with rich broth. For dessert we got the tiramisu and lemon cheesecake with berries. Service was very friendly and attentive. Place was nice and clean. Would come again. Want to come back for happy hour and drinks. read more

Made a reservation for Saturday at 7pm at the sushi bar. When we arrived we were greeted right away and our seat was waiting for us. The ambiance is very modern and up to date. You can tell there was thought pit into the decor. I appreciated the style. This particular night it was a smidge hot. I'm not sure if it was because we were right next to the kitchen or just this particular day. The sushi chef was our primary server and he went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. We were in celebrating my sisters birthday and really enjoyed our experience. Here is what we ordered Trio sampler- fantastic. The scallops were my favorite. And almost makes it not worth trying the others. Cuz it's so good. Modern omakase- fantastic! The sushi chef really took his time in creating this for me. Asked me a few questions and went from there. Every piece was fresh and so tasty. Spam bun- my sister and i love spam. So out of obligation we got it. There wasn't too much special about it. But it was all fresh and still tasted good. Ramen - my sister ordered this. I'm not sure which broth base it was but it was good. Black Tea Old Fashioned - my sister ordered this. I'm not an old fashioned girl but she really liked it. Berry Karai- this was so gummy. Fresh. Sweet-ish. Def woukd order again. Over all I really look forward to coming back here again and trying some specialty rolls. But really I'm still dreaming about the modern omakase. read more

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The sushi is good. Suggest going during happy hour as it's a much better deal. We love the patio when it's not too hot out. The service however has been hit or miss. We have had attentive and great servers before and then other end of the spectrum where server would throw food down on table, not refill drinks and was hard to track down. read more

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Absolutely loved the ramen! the broth was rich and flavorful, and the spicy kick was perfect. Def coming back for more

We love this place. We stop in while shopping and have delicious food and drinks. The staff is friendly and fun to chat with.

This has been on our list of places to try for a while now, I'm excited we finally got to try it! We walked in on a Saturday night and either had to wait 20 minutes to sit inside or could be sat immediately outside. It wasn't insanely hot so we just sat outside. For starters we ordered a California roll, Spicy Tuna roll, and a Pork Bao Bun. The sushi was fantastic, I wasn't a fan of the pork bao bun but my husband loved it. For our entrees, I just got fried rice, which was really really good. My husband ordered the Obon Ramen and he enjoyed his also. Our service was fine. Overall, good food, great location - would recommend if you're in the area for a nice date night. read more

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Just ate here, which it used to be such a great place to go. There were so many flies and gnats inside, landing on us and our food. The meal was challenging to enjoy. I also made the mistake of looking on the floor, there was a very large amount of hair or something resembling that. I'm disappointed, we really liked Obon. read more

OBON Sushi Bar Ramen - Hair? Not sure. On the floor next to our table. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

My boyfriend and I walked in on a Thursday night before we had a reservation at Puttshack, and it seemed relatively busy and got a table within 20 minutes of putting our name down and walking around the block. The one thing I definitely did not like about this place (maybe I'm becoming my grandparents) was that the place was incredibly dark for me except for the bright lighting that came from the kitchen. It was a little bit hard for my eyes to kind of read the menu but figured out how to resolve my own issue. We ended up ordering a few items which were the wagyu egg rolls, the crispy rice trio, the hamachi kama, and o-toro sashimi. The only things we really enjoyed were the crispy rice bites and the o-toro sashimi. The wagyu egg rolls were quite bland to both of us and definitely isn't something we'd ever return for. The main dish that had actually brought me to this restaurant was their hamachi kama as I had seen that it comes with a side of finadenne sauce which is traditionally a spicy soy/vinegar blended sauce that one could find on Guam or any Chamorro restaurant. It's something that intrigued me to find on a menu here in Arizona so I forced my boyfriend to accompany me here for this. The kama here was probably the worst I've ever had. It was disgustingly sweet by itself which is something I've never experienced having any restaurant put a sugary marinade on this dish so that took us both by surprise. Now when it came to their finadenne, I was even more disappointed as it had no distinctive or familiar flavors as you would find with the traditional recipe. Even though many families may have their own take on the sauce itself as that happens with other cultures and recipes, this was just plain wrong and nothing like what it's supposed to taste like which upset me a little. The other thing that wasn't their fault at all but I think should be brought to light because the person that did this should be ashamed of what they did was that when I went to the bathroom, there was a literal pebble of poop on the wall where the toilet paper dispenser was. After avoiding getting anywhere near the feces, I immediately notified a woman who was coming in with her child to the only stall and also told the hostess. We were amazed how quickly word had spread to all the workers what was found in the bathroom because we saw everyone going to take a peak before a brave waiter went in with sanitary gear to take care of the issue. Props to the brave man that cleaned it up. Overall, maybe stick to the sushi related items. Would love to come back to try the baos. read more

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Obon Ramen was fine for a quick meal. The portion size was decent and the ingredients seemed fresh, but the broth lacked the depth of flavor I was hoping for. read more

First time at this location. Food was ok, I ordered a California roll, miso soup, bird bao bun and chiltepen cobbler cocktail. The roll and soup were from the happy hour menu (half off) so they were priced reasonable. However, I would not order them at regular price. The boa bun was good but small. The cocktail was really sweet and recommended by the bartender. I wished I had tried something else like the margarita. As for the service, the bartender (I sat at the bar which wasn't busy) seemed bothered. I had to ask for the happy hour menu, a straw for the water and soy sauce. Others customers had to ask for basic things as well. The restaurant itself is decent but I like the ambiance of the downtown location alot better. read more

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