New favorite! Yama…read moreSushi & Asian Cuisine is wonderful! The sushi, gyoza, and edamame were top notch. Nigiri and various rolls were fantastic, served quickly, great presentation, and overall excellent quality. The service was stellar. Our waiter, John, went above and beyond to offer us extra sauces and provided helpful recommendations and "to-go" refills for our soft drinks. The atmosphere was great and the restaurant was clean and nicely appointed. Pricing was surprisingly modest in this exclusive Scottsdale locale, and they also offer an "all you can eat" special for about $39 which is an excellent value given the high food quality. Sorry no pictures this time. 10/10 - no notes. We plan to return again soon.

Actually came back a 2nd time, enjoyed it much more…read more The collared salmon is excellent, sushi was better than the 1st time here along with the appetizers. The Lobster Baked sushi, Spider Roll, Dragon Roll were the ones that stood out. The kalbi spare ribs were very good, would recommend. The Ramen Bowl is huge and pretty complete. The Pineapple upside down cake is served warm and pretty good, get some ice cream with it. 2nd time was definitely better than the first

4.5/5 Had a lovely…read morelunch with my lovely boba and sushi sistah here at Kodo. It's so conveniently located next to Costco that I got my car washed then drove on into the connecting shopping center where the restaurant was at. I had the lunch special that included the rainbow roll, dynamite roll and miso soup. The lunch specials we had were a great deal for the quality and quantity. I had the rainbow+dynamite combo. The fish was fresh and I love the use of purple rice in the rolls. I was pleasantly full from the good food and portions. I would definitely go here again.

I stopped into Kodo Sushi Sake on Northsight Boulevard on a Friday right when they opened at 4:00…read morePM. I was dining solo and had no trouble finding a seat since there's plenty of seating throughout the restaurant. That said, I was surprised by how quickly the place started filling up after opening, which is always a good sign. One of the first things I noticed was the large sushi bar and being able to watch the sushi chefs at work. There were five of them, which I took as a sure sign this place gets busy. I ordered the spider roll, salmon avocado roll, and steamed edamame. Everything was fresh, well-prepared, and exactly what I was hoping for. One unique thing about Kodo is their rice blend. They use a combination of black and white rice, which gives the sushi a distinctive purple color. It's not something you see every day, and it definitely makes their sushi stand out. I also have a food allergy, and the staff handled it carefully and without any issues. They offer fountain drinks, which I always prefer. And I liked their plastic to-go container. It kept my leftovers from getting soggy by next day. Easy five stars.

6/8/26 A visit to one of Scottsdale's trendy Restaurants…read more There has been allot of buzz around the Roko Akor, great marketing, Wagu dumpling, Flame seared Stakes, Seafood and Sushi offerings in an attractive Scottsdale resort area where both Arizona visitors and locals enjoy staycations for Golf and fun. It's well placed amounst popular resorts, endless choices of golf courses, high end shopping, Spas and other eateries. For our of state visitors it is located in an area that provides a great destination for conferences and vacation launching point to enjoy what Scottsdale has to offer. Parking 5/5 There is a great turn-about like drop off near the front door I took advantage of. Other semi private parking is located along the west and south in front and behind the restaurant. Ambiance 5/5++ After passing through the foyer, you're greeted by staff receptionists who quickly get your experience started. The restaurant opens up to a large open dining space that includes an impressive "baresk" wrap around serving counter which allows guests to experience and interact with the kitchen staff. Adjacent to the main dining area is a very trendy wraparound bar and a little more intimate lounge with tables for guest meetups, date nights, after business meetings or relax after playing 18 holes at a nearby course. Facing the bar is the wine cellar, a floor to ceiling long glass presentation of their collection. There is a separate special event room in the back for hosting private dinners with special event reservations. Tonight this room was reserved for Yelp's "Elite All-Stars" and hosted by the Roka-Akar and the wonderful Phoenix Yelp Community Manager (CM) Francheska J, I popped my head in to say hello to her and she was kind enough to give me some merch. Congratulations to Roka-Akor for launching this beautiful Resturant in Scottsdale and to Yelp and Francheska for putting on a great experience for your Elite All-Stars! Gent your trendy on my friends-SYOY!

Popped over to the bar before an event and appreciated Juju's kindness and service. So warm and…read morewelcoming! I enjoyed the tart grapefruit juice before dinner. I overheard a special on oysters so look forward to returning for that. Would love if they'd bring an NA bubbly in the future and consider bringing back the bar sushi omakase. It was my favorite choice on the menu! And Manager a Wesley is hands down one of the most special parts about this place. What a fun and charming personality! Fantastic staff who make you feel welcome!

Haven't been back in awhile and not sure why not…read more We went for happy hour tonight and sat at the bar. Ordered many things from the happy hour menu. The items we ordered were all 1/2 off menu price. The best deal was definitely the sushi. $6.50 each! For $45 not including tip, we got: - Obon edamame - cucumber salad - veggie gyoza - pork gyoza - spicy tuna rolls - yellowfin tuna rolls - veggie spring rolls Most items were $6.50 each. All were delicious and we left stuffed. Best happy hour in town maybe. If you find another one better, message me on Yelp. I want to try it. Walked back home with happy tummies.

Not sure why we waited so long to try this Obon Sushi location and kept going to the Scottsdale…read moreQuarter one instead. This McCormick Ranch location is so much more inviting, from the setup and ambiance to the staff. We came on a date night with our youngest son, who loves sushi just as much as we do, and we ended up trying at least 10 different dishes. Everything was fresh, tasty, and really well done. The quality definitely stood out. The service was excellent, attentive, kind, and on top of it without feeling rushed. It made the whole experience even better. If you're looking for good sushi in the McCormick Ranch area, this is a great spot. Pro tip: hit it during happy hour, especially if you're feeding sushi to a growing kid the happy hour sushi options are clutch. We'll definitely be back.

The Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos were perfect as a light dining snack. The wonton shell has a nice crunch…read more Needing more, we shared an "FWB" (Friend w Benefits) roll. Always a good option, as are the Chicken Gyoza steamed. Kasai packs in an event/celebration type crowd in the Japanese Steakhouse area. The separate bar area remains a dating and couples scene. Interesting to observe. Jack and the bartender team are top of the service game!

I really wanted to enjoy this! I had waited all week for a reservation for my friends birthday…read moreparty. We were let down and will not be returning. I suggest going somewhere else that is actually worth the time and money. We arrived there on time but they weren't ready for us yet. It took over 30 minutes for us to get a chef to our table and cook. We sat at the table hungry. The quality of food was not worth the prices. We ordered the steak ($50, definitely not worth it) and they did not cook it right. It was overdone. We also ordered salmon. I couldn't believe my eyes... the salmon ($38, not worth it) they had brought to our table was still half frozen! I had mentioned this at the table. I was ignored. I had to ask many times for different things from the chef due to the food not being good. I should have not ate it and just said something at the time but the waiter was in a bad mood and the chef wasn't the friendliest. The workers seemed tired and wanting to be there to do the job. I'd rather stay silent because I know how it can be working at a restaurant that has been busy. Our service... the waiter wasn't patient and had an attitude from the very beginning. I looked over at my friends and we kind of went silent. The performance at the hibachi lacked. I know the chef was probably worn out but our reservation was at 5 pm. Not late at all. We were super let down because the restaurant itself was beautiful but so many bad things happened. The only thing I liked from the restaurant was the happy hour they had a few nice drinks. That's it. The place is not accessible. there are places you have to step up, watch wear you step, it has a lot of declines and inclines. Not a lot of accessible parking. The entrance is so far away from most of the parking. Not enough room at tables for wheelchairs or scooters. It was super loud, very smoky and irritated not only my eyes my almost everyone at our table and other tables.

5 stars Plus! This place is excellent!…read more The owners are doing something very special here, don't miss out on the Chefs incredible style, almost art in flavor,, we are so lucky to have this level of talent in our neighborhood. The food is incredible, each and every dish has its own unique flavors personally prepared by the Chef/Owner. I can talk about individual dishes but the i tried 8 different items with my wife and each one was amazing. So, try them all! Service was impeccable and the atmosphere was calming. Sorry, forgot to take pics had to eat immediately... next time I will be returning for sure.

We stopped by for a Sunday dinner. The restaurant is quite small with limited seating, but the…read moreservice was incredibly friendly and attentive throughout our meal. My friends ordered the Uni & Ikura Don ($42). While it's definitely on the pricier side, they thoroughly enjoyed it and confirmed the uni was incredibly fresh. As for the softshell crab bun, it was loaded with a lot of sauce. It got messy and sticky very quicky. I definitely should have used a fork instead of my hands. If you're eyeing the buns, grab extra napkins or a fork ahead of time! It was crispy and delicious. The unagi don flavor was spot on and decent portion size. No leftovers!

I found out about Sushi Sen via IG ads back in 2021. Upon my first visit, I immediately regretted…read more waiting months to go and try it and then moving away shortly after This place offers great value for money and the food is so authentic the menu is written in English AND Japanese. Most if not all staff are Japanese. I've been coming here for years now and my parents who reside full time in CA love coming here. We actually make the drive from Peoria to Scottsdale just to eat here whenever they are in town. My mom loves to bring friends and family who are visiting from out of state to Sushi Sen. Lots of Asians & other Japanese ppl who eat here so it passes the vibe check. 100/10 recommend

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.

Race is the cutest and best bartender! She had our drinks ready in seconds and food to follow…read morepromptly. She is nothing short of incredible and the kind of bartender you hope for. We love her!

Back again! Really enjoy the food, service & people…read more Got the Ramen, sushi, sake, beer tempura. Our server Klara is wonderful. The only drawback is the volume, the acoustics reverberate throughout the dining room.