We decided to try this place one more time hoping that they got all the kinks out, which they did and we were quite impressed. It was pretty busy when we arrived and they only had one waitress and the bartender. The bartender, Felicia, jumped in to help the other waitress. Both of them were fantastic and handled the crowd expertly. We had the appetizer sampler, which was delicious. However, they were out of pot stickers so we got extra jalapeño poppers. The Tuna Tataki was very tasty and quite a lot for one order. The chicken solo was very tasty also. We had to order the smoked salmon sashimi due to being out of the plain salmon, but it was still delish. The Japanese bagel roll aka Philly roll tasted much better than last time. It tasted freshly made as opposed to the last visit. We really enjoyed our cocktails which were refreshing and yummy. This was a much more enjoyable meal and we were impressed with the service and the food. Great job to all involved, especially our server, Felicia, and we will definitely be back again. I gave it a four only due to being out of two items, but otherwise outstanding. read more

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Friday evening arrived around 7:35 pm and had to wait outside in the cold before being seated at 7:45 pm. Once inside, the music was so loud it made it hard to have a normal conversation with my wife about our day. Not a great start for a weeknight dinner. Service was uneven. My wife's food came out in a reasonable time, but my order (spicy tuna roll and sashimi salad) was significantly delayed. Long enough that her meal was getting cold while we waited. There was no communication, no apology, and staff avoided eye contact during the delay. The restaurant didn't appear understaffed, so the holdup was unclear. Food quality was mixed. The sashimi salad was solid and fresh. However, the spicy tuna roll had a noticeable canned-fish smell, which wasn't what I'd expect from a quality sushi roll. My wife's fried rice had an overpowering burnt soy sauce flavor. Between the loud atmosphere, lack of communication from staff, and inconsistent food quality, this wasn't a great experience. We likely won't return, especially with more authentic sushi options that we've had consistently better experiences with. Update: A generic copy/paste apology. No explanation for why my meal was delayed while my wife's got cold. No acknowledgment of staff avoiding communication. No response to the food quality concerns (spicy tuna smelled canned, fried rice tasted burnt). Asking me to email privately doesn't address the public service and quality issues described. Accountability would mean explaining what happened and how it's being corrected; not redirecting the conversation offline. read more

The last 2 times I have gone there they were out of ramen and other items, how can you be out of one of the main items on your menu. Service has gone down and a majority of the staff who weee there in January are gone the floor is always dirty and the quality of the sushi is at the level of gas station sushi. The chef does not know how to make sushi so it stays together and it is always falling apart when you pick it up. I received dirty dishes to use for dipping. The music is too loud and when the tiny space is filled the noise levels are high. They keep the place cold so eat your food fast or the AC will cool it down quick. read more

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Went here for lunch with a friend. Small place inside but they have a patio area which is nice. The customer service was great! The reason for 3 stars is the sushi. As someone who loves loves sushi and has been to many sushi places in Az and Tx, the sushi here was mid. I don't feel it is worth it, especially since there are other great options in Tucson,,,you'd just have to drive into town. The flavors were not all there for some and the rolls on a few just kept falling apart. The appetizers were good, no complaints there. I think it may be a good option for them to look into getting sunshades for the patio side just to not have the sun blaring in your face. read more

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I'm hopping on here to give my first review in years. I'm not normally a harsh critique, however this was the worst restaurant sushi me and my wife have ever had. Didn't even finish it. We got 3 rolls and some salmon/tuna nigiri. We would rather have the sushi in Frys grocery store than this again. If ur curious and want to try it out, just skip it. Quality of fish was bad, even the rice was terrible texture and taste. read more

Just meh. Super small inside and the food isn't the best. Atmosphere is fun and all the servers etc wear band or music shirts.

A Fresh Vibe in Vail Let's take a moment to celebrate Vail's growth -- and this fun new addition to the lineup! A sushi and ramen spot with a full bar (and mocktails!) is exactly the kind of fresh energy this area needed. Service was awesome -- friendly, fast, and upbeat. Loved the playlist overhead with classics like Jimi Hendrix and other greats, plus music videos rolling on multiple screens that really set a fun, casual tone. To be clear, this is a franchise aiming for good vibes and quick bites, not a fine-dining Japanese experience -- and it nails that purpose. The menu covers sushi, ramen, and dessert bites, all designed for an easy, flavorful meal with a side of fun. Not the most vegetarian/vegan-forward menu, but major kudos to our server and the kitchen for being so accommodating with modifications. I like my food fiery, and while the spice level didn't quite hit my usual heat zone, it was still delicious and satisfying. Overall, it's a great stop for a chill meal, friendly service, and a cool atmosphere before hitting the road. Yes, I'd come back! read more

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Service was good and attentive! The staff were friendly, and the environment had a fun rock-and-roll vibe with a modern touch. The menu offered plenty of options -- rice entrées, ramen, and lots of specialty sushi rolls to choose from. The plating was nice, though a bit heavy on the sauces. Unfortunately, the food itself didn't quite live up to what was described on the menu. We ordered the appetizer sampler, which wasn't fresh. The wontons had a powdery texture inside -- clearly frozen cream cheese that dried out. The kitchen mentioned it was flour... but inside the wonton? That didn't make sense. The sashimi was another letdown -- very thin slices, even though the chef shaped them into a cute rose. Creative, yes, but the portion size was far too small to be called sashimi. The kids' ramen turned out to be MARUCHAN -- definitely disappointing for a $4 dish that's essentially instant noodles. After that, I wouldn't feel confident ordering the ramen from the main menu. On the bright side, the fried rice was delicious, especially with the teriyaki sauce. It's great to finally have a sushi restaurant on the far southeast side of Tucson, but the food quality needs improvement. I'd love to come back once the owner and head chef take some of this feedback to heart. There's potential here -- it just needs some refinement. read more

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I sat at bar at 1pm and they said our system is down. Ok, fine. But apparently they can't write an order until it comes back online. Would not even serve a drink. How did restaurants survive before POS technology? I walked out after 5 minutes. They were confused. We can't get order to kitchen. Really paper works and hand it to them. System will be back up before I left. I like their food but service is lacking read more

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I've taken one of the girls I nanny to this new sushi spot in Rita Ranch twice in one week, and I'm already planning our third visit. It's one of those places that instantly becomes a favorite -- fun, fresh, and full of personality. The entire restaurant is decorated with a rock 'n' roll theme, which is SO cute and creative. From the second you walk in, there's rock music playing, themed artwork, and fun little touches that make it feel way more special than your average lunch stop. Even the bathrooms are cheetah print and play rock music on a screen -- not only are they super clean, but they're also adorable. It's such a fun vibe all around. Now onto the food: the lunch specials are a steal. You pick one original roll and get a side of either three crab rangoons, an egg roll, or fried rice. I got the crab rangoons both times (they're crispy and packed with flavor), and switched up my rolls -- first the spicy shrimp roll, then the fried salmon roll. Both were phenomenal -- super fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made. The girl I was with got the specialty roll lunch combo both times, which is about $17.99 and also comes with a side. She tried both the crab rangoons and the egg roll -- she's not usually big on crab rangoons, but even she admitted they were good. The egg roll was her favorite though! The service is always fast and friendly, and the whole restaurant is spotless. And while it's not exactly a "hidden gem" (everyone in the Vail area seems to already know about it), it still feels like a special little spot. I wish we had more restaurants like this around instead of just fast food everywhere -- it's fun, local, and actually has a theme that ties everything together. If you're anywhere near Rita Ranch, do yourself a favor and check this place out. It's fresh, fun, and totally lives up to the hype. read more

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This is a very poor sushi restaurant. It's the only time when I had a miso soup with no tofu. Their seaweed salad had black seaweed, and the rolls that we got were very disappointing: wrinkled shriveled dry ginger and small tasteless rolls. I would have been happier buying sushi at a supermarket. Extremely disappointing Wow read more

Opened a little over a month ago. In one of those uniquely maze-like not-a-mall malls unique in my experience to AZ. Just park by the Freddy's and look for the pink neon. Ambiance/Cleanliness-Its a brand new outpost of a 77+ location franchise...of course it's clean and shiny. The "amp stack" behind the bar is real speakers with storage for booze and stuff in the cabinets. Not huge inside, maybe 20 tables, max 10 seats at the bar...ample outdoor seating...so the view of the parking lot can be savored. 3 stars Service-could not have been better. The bartender and server were welcoming, helpful and professional. 5 stars Food-i got the fried wontons, Rock lobster roll and the Jailhouse Roll. Everything was better than i expected and prices were fair. Ingredients were quality. Of the three items, liked the Jailhouse best...its fried, but very sushi like and texture/flavors were pleasing...planning on going back and trying sashimi. 4 stars. read more

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I was excited to try this place. It has a cool concept and some creatively rock n roll named cocktails and sushi rolls. The staff wear rock band shirts, the bar feels like a stage, and classic rock videos that I've never seen played on the TV screens. I absolutely love the decor. I was disappointed, though, not to see an actual sushi bar with sushi chefs preparing the sushi. The greeting from the host was not so warm. She said she'd be right with us and left us standing for a while while more guests arrived behind us. We tried to make room for each other to avoid crowding the entrance, which made it bit awkward. There seemed to be some drama among the staff. I also noticed that most of the sushi rolls are fried, and there was no salmon available at the time which was disappointing since I enjoy salmon rolls. That said, I did like the Axl Roll--it was the tastiest of the rolls we ordered. The cocktails were good as well. read more

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We had a great experience tonight at this new place in Vail. Food was fresh and came out promptly. We ordered 3 rolls along with 2 appetizers. Sat outside on the patio. The only downside I would say is the music is blaring. But to be expected by the name of. service was great too read more

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This place literally Rocks! Pun optional.. I was traveling through AZ on business and stopped in for dinner. Dang I was impressed! The VIP roll and ginger salad was delicious! Felicia was my server at the bar and she was so helpful with picking what to order. Spot on, girl! They have Rock and Roll music videos playing on all the TV's and the decor is really cool! Great ambiance. I even had a short conversation with the owner and he was very cool. The next time this Californian is in Tucson, Arizona. I will definitely be stopping here read more

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Finally got to try Rock & Roll Sushi again. I had it a while back at a different location, so I was excited to check out this new spot. There was a short wait, maybe 10 minutes, but we were seated quickly and our waitress, Cassidy, took our order right away. She was super friendly and helpful. The interior was fun and clean, and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. We ordered the appetizer sampler, Groupie Roll, Thriller Roll, Experience Roll, and the kids' ramen. The sampler was okay, but next time I'd probably just go with the pot stickers or crispy wontons on their own. The rolls were decent, and the kids' ramen broth tasted a bit watered down. Overall, it was a good visit and I'd definitely go back to try more items on the menu. read more

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I went here for the first time and thought it was pretty good. I enjoyed my meal. I chose the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen in combo with a California Roll. Both were really good. It was very filling and I left with a full belly! The atmosphere was a cool vibe with eighties music blaring that took me back to my high school days. The service was great with no issues. Definitely worth the trip. Only complaint is the music can be a bit loud. read more

I have mixed feelings over this place. We were greeted, seated, and served by Alayna (hope I spelled your name correctly). She was wonderful all around. The atmosphere was clean and inviting. I liked the choice of music. The music was at an appropriate sound level to where it was loud, but not where I had to shout across the table to talk with my party. I had some poppers, miso soup, and the tour bus roll. The miso soup was good. The poppers were interesting because they were similar to a traditional popper, but with crab in them. They were pretty darn good. I have to be honest, I didn't care much for the tour bus roll. I thought the rice was over cooked (kind of soggy/mushy/heavy with water saturation). Other people in the party made similar comments about the rice. That being said, this place is not the worst Tucson sushi place we've been to, but not the best. I wouldn't be completely turned off from the idea of trying this place again to see if the rice was a one off thing. read more

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Very underwhelming. I had the saddest "rainbow roll" there ever was. No shrimp. One piece of tuna, one piece of salmon and one piece of yellow tail. The inside was 85% rice. At least the rice was good. It's a very pretty restaurant and their rice did taste good but the fish was very lack luster. Emphasis on the lack. We came in with a group of 7 for a Saturday lunch. It was busy. All of our food came out randomly, starting with, sides. Then some entrees. Then apps. The kitchen was obviously overwhelmed. This is a chain restaurant so they'll probably stick around, especially since there isn't much to choose from in Santa Rita. The wontons are battered and very rich. read more

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This was one of the worst restaurant experiences I've had. The wait time was incredibly long despite the restaurant not being busy. Our food arrived cold, and even after sending it back to be reheated, it still came back cold. The staff seemed unorganized and poorly trained, with no sense of direction or urgency. To make matters worse, the general manager was not present during dinner hours, which likely contributed to the lack of oversight. Overall, a very disappointing experience. read more

Busy but all the staff smiled. Graduation was in play As always love sushi!! Recommend this place and the chaos is great read more

The sushi is good, we had the Rock Lobster roll, and it was very good. The Legend roll was very spicy but flavor full and the appetizer combo was all fried. The headbanger shrimp was amazing and the drinks were great. read more

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I wouldn't say I'm a sushi snob at all (I eat sushi from Fry's often) and this was bad. Thin portion of tuna and presented horribly. It also took 25 minutes to get this order. I'm disappointed. read more

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The place looks fantastic in decor and ambiance. Plus the music and videos are pretty awesome. Wait staff was attentive and pleasant and the service was pretty quick. The appetizer combo was really good and the chicken solo plate was good. We ordered the Velcro Pigmies roll and it was pretty sad. Mostly rice, I mean too much rice, and very thin slivers of fish. There was also a dime size of wasabi and a nickel size of pickled ginger that was sliced into slivers. You can get more of both, but it will cost you. What they plate you with is ridiculous. The roll was pretty cold also as if they were premade and refrigerated. I'm very disappointed as I was really hoping to have a good sushi joint nearby. read more

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We've been waiting for the hype to die down to try this place. Sunday lunch time and we were seated pretty quickly. Goal was to try a bunch of different items so we went with appetizer sampler , 3 rolls and some chicken fried rice. The food overall was delicious , they brought items out as they were ready. Prices were a bit steep all things considered but the staff was friendly, the place was clean and I enjoyed watching music videos from my era! read more

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I'll start by saying this is a new establishment and above all they did a very good job hiring good people. Everyone we interacted with was kind and hospitable. This rating is heavily influenced by the service provided, especially on a busy Saturday. The food, however as a huge miss for us and I hope things improve as there were a few things I hope they take note of. First thing first, the rice was n all our sushi was severely undercooked. That grainy starchy texture is so unappealing. For a sushi restaurant this can't happen and when it does someone needs to catch it, throw it out and get it right. In a full restaurant I'm sure you didn't make the impression you had hoped to. $100 for two is steep for this kind of execution. Second, make sure whoever is cutting your fish is well trained and consistent . Presentation lacks. Basic overall execution lacks regardless of the price. I'll let the picture speak for itself and y'all can make your own conclusions. Food came out fast. Very fast for a sushi restaurant and I think this might be part of the issue. I know there was a 50 wait on tables but you want to make sure the people you serve enjoy their product and want to come back. Overall, if you expect a classic traditional sushi restaurant and sushi rolls and most things are on the overly saucy side (for my taste). I respect ownership relying on feedback and despite our experience tonight I will give it another chance because you have the right people to drive positive change. read more

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Decided to try this new sushi place. Super excited to have sushi near us. The concept is great. Music videos streaming the whole time of old school rock - loved it and it wasn't too loud where we couldn't hear each other. Also made for great conversation and old memories! The changing color lights over the bar did get a little difficult to read the menu, but it's all part of the vibe. There were about 4 parties in front us, so after waiting about 25 minutes, we were able to grab 2 seats at the bar. Bartender/server was very nice. Unfortunately, they were out of one of the drinks we wanted to try, but we picked another and it was excellent. On their website, they describe this chain as Americanized sushi and that is exactly what it is. Lots of different rolls and the menu is huge (also shaped like record albums which I thought was very cute). There were a number of rolls that looked interesting, but contained cream cheese, so we asked if they could make it without and they were happy to do so - and it all came out exactly as we ordered, which was great! All of the sushi we ordered was excellent and good sized portions for sushi. We are very excited to have a great sushi restaurant near us finally! My husband is excited to go back and try the ramen. And if we have a few of us in our party, we will definitely try one of the trays served on a guitar. This chain is a great concept with very good food! If you plan to go there now, understand that it's still new and so are the employees - be patient and give grace - they will get it all worked out. We will definitely be back! read more

We tried this new sushi spot for date night. We were very excited to have sushi on this side of town! The new building is chic and stylish. Service was friendly. We ordered a Rocked Lobster Roll, Spider Roll, and California Roll. Flavors were good, but two of the three rolls fell apart the second they were touched, making it impossible to eat with chopsticks and even difficult to eat with a fork. I've never experienced that at a sushi restaurant. But because the flavors were good, I feel 4 stars is fair. I also ordered their lychee mocktail which was yummy. We'll be back, and hopefully the rolls are made to stay intact next time. read more

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Ok so we have been SUPER EXCITED for this place since we learned about it coming a year ago. They opened on Monday... today is Thursday. We were wholly underwhelmed. We discussed it and would give it a 6 out of 10 overall. They were busy, as we knew they would be. We waited about 20 minutes and were sat outside despite our preference for indoors and passing three empty tables. Our server came out and seemed a bit frantic as she explained each page of the menu. She took our drink order and went to get them. She forgot who had what, but no big deal... there were only a few of us and easy to sort out. We ordered appetizers (the twisted tuna and the edamame). The edamame came out in about 7 minutes, but the tuna was another 8 minutes. Both were subpar. The edamame was dried out, and the spicy salt did not make sense. The tuna was a good idea, but the avocado was a little browned and the tuna itself had very little flavor. Still, we held our hope for the entrees (which we'd ordered while waiting for the appetizers). We ordered three rolls and a kids meal. First two rolls arrived 16 minutes after the tuna app was delivered... and then the last roll and kids meal arrived 6 minutes later. 1. Kids meal: wasn't even half eaten bc my usually sushi crazy kid said it tasted dried out. 2. Rocked Lobster roll: didn't taste any lobster or ginger. Bland. 3. Punk rock roll: we liked the fruit chutney on top and the sauce it came with, but the roll itself was again bland and dry. 4. Groupie: came with a LOT of sauce and the roll was ok... not a lot of flavor, but fresher tasting than the others. Service: 6/10 (missed opportunity to make it more rock and roll themed! "Hope the show was amazing! Ready for a brownie encore?!" "*this* page of the menu is the backstage pass: it's got all the good stuff!"). She was slow in bringing refills, rushed the check, and seemed a little frazzled when we asked her to print it (bc the rewards program apparently doesn't work there) Food: 6/10. Best thing we got were the wonton chips that came with the tuna appetizer... and that's saying something. Everything was just dried out and bland. The site proudly advertises that there are no sushi chefs, and it shows. Ambience: 8/10 music was obviously awesome, although very loud outside. Space inside is very cramped, and space outside does not include anything for comfort in the Arizona heat... most places here have the water spritzers, fans, or at least shades to block the sun. The roof is open slats , and isn't even fully covered. We may consider returning to try the ramen, but I think, for the prices and lack of flavor, we won't be back for the sushi. Super disappointed. read more

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Came in last Sunday, party of three, sat at the bar. Attentive service from start to finish. The music is fine i.e not particularly loud - the piped music outside is louder. Their rolls are clearly the reason for coming here i.e great and inventive selection. The nigiri isn't quite up to the same standard so best to focus on the rolls. read more

I have been here a few times and both experiences were great. The food was delicious and the service was great. The restaurant was inviting yet I really enjoyed my service at the bar! read more

Outrageously overpriced for what you get. Won't be going back here again. They need to fix their pricing and portion sizes.

The ambiance is so fun with rock videos playing. Very smart in case it takes awhile then you're distracted! The service was great. We ordered rock lobster sushi and the Prima Donna roll and a filet mignon bowl. All was fresh and superb for a great price! We ll be back to try ramen!!! read more

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First off usually this place is delicious but tonight the miso soup was watered down no flavor then we ordered 2 filet mignon plates medium rare. It was not medium rare, so dry and overcooked, The veggies were hard and cold, at least one of the 3 meals was fine I mean they didn't mess up the chicken plate . the service was good but the food was so very disappointing. Won't be back for awhile read more

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So excited for this new addition to Vail/Rita Ranch! The food was so tasty. Quality fish. The margarita I had was perfectly balanced. I loved the fun atmosphere with the classic MTV music videos playing and the rock decor tied it all together and gave it a fun vibe. The staff was all knowledgeable, attentive, and personable. Our server continued to come and update us on our food and drinks, and came back to ask about how we liked everything for each course. If you're in the mood for good food and a great vibe, I highly recommend. read more

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Not sure how to review this place, maybe I ordered the wrong thing, a bowl of ramen. The ramen was not good, it seems like there was a large amount of salt added to it. I asked the server to bring a cup of hot water to dilute it. She brought the hot water to me, but never offer to replace my defective ramen. And I am not sure if I want to go back to try their rolls after my first visit. However, my two star review is for the bad ramen experience. Their rolls may be better, who knows, you'll be the judge. read more

The food is good and delicious. But the service is just terrible. We went opening night and of course it was crazy. I get it. They have a lot of kinks to work out. But it took 45 minutes just to get water!! We went back today to give it another try. We sat there for 25 minutes before walking out. No one came. No one brought water. We were just ignored. We won't be back. read more

Okay, so I didn't hear great things about this place BUT I wanted to check it out for myself. I know they were newly opened and had to iron out the "new kinks," so I waited for a little while to give them a fair chance. I was initially excited about having a nearby sushi restaurant and when I saw they had outdoor seating, that was a plus! We walked up and were immediately entertained with 80s rock n roll sounds! Upon entering, the rock n roll vibe continued. Cool decor, music videos playing on their numerous big TV screens! We were immediately welcomed by the hostess and were seated. We were in time for their lunch specials, so we opted for those great deals! I got a spicy tuna roll with an egg roll and hubby got their chicken fried rice. They even brought me a ginger dressing green salad when they delivered my husband's because they accidentally made two. Salad was cold, fresh, and delicious! Not overly dressed, either. My roll was average tasting. Egg roll was served hot and was tasty! Hubby enjoyed his fried rice. I tasted it and found the chicken to be a little on the chewy side. Not sure if they microwave their chicken. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. Overall, we definitely plan to come again and check them out for a second time to see if it was just a fluke that we got great service or if they actually have ironed out the kinks. read more

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All of our food quality was top-notch however, this is my Second dining in within five months and the food for our table on both occasions never comes out at the same time. I ordered a very simplistic chicken bowl with rice and vegetables, and it literally came out 10 minutes after two sushi rolls and a bowl of Ramen for others in our party of three. Server doesn't need to tell me why my dish cannot be served at the same time as my other guests. I did let our server know what my concern was once she delivered my meal and I said the manager needs to know. We never saw that manager. Timing. fix it and I will give you five stars and maybe try again. read more

The environment is cool- they play rock music videos which we enjoyed. The service was excellent. The food- not good at all. We were planning on ordering multiple rolls each. Once we tried the first 2 rolls we decided to leave not finish them and go eat somewhere else. They were small, and tasteless. We did order 2 mix drinks and they were okay. We left disappointed, we love sushi and were really hoping to have a new favorite spot. read more