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 :)

Came in for dinner on a Wednesday night after an event nearby. The restaurant had other diners, but…read morewas not busy. My friend and I were greeted right away and told to sit anywhere we'd like. There's plenty of seating available, including a long communal table. We chose a table near the entrance a friendly server came by shortly after. I ordered the creamy veggie ramen ($14.25) which comes with sesame paste, vegetable, green onion, and corn. I added a soft boiled egg for $2. The ramen was tasty and definitely on the creamy side. I enjoyed the flavor. I appreciate that they have a vegetarian option, I just wish the veggie came with tofu. Even though there's an option to add an egg, it's just not enough protein for me. My friend ordered the spicy miso ramen and loved it. When we saw homemade matcha tiramisu, we couldn't resist, so my friend and I shared an order. It was light and delicious and the matcha flavor was subtle. Highly recommend. We had a great experience and would recommend Ramen Kagawa to others.

I was highly impressed. Poe, the house manager, remembered me and exactly what I liked, even though…read moreit had been a few months since my last visit. He was extremely attentive, and so was my sushi chef, Fernando. Lorisa, my waitress, was as sweet and friendly as can be. Now let's get to the food. The quality is definitely there. The sashimi was cut the correct way--not too thin and not too thick, exactly how it should be. They also have a good happy hour, but that is not the only reason to come here. I can only speak to the sashimi and sushi, but the quality was excellent and they serve fresh wasabi game changer. So for sushi Downtown I would say this is one of the best. They also have other offerings. There are others that once were good but lost there touch as they grew recomend.

Ordered a tuna poke bowl for takeout at 6:07pm and got an email saying it would be ready by 6:27pm…read more I showed up a few minutes early, but there was a line, so by the time I reached the front it was exactly 6:27. I understand it was busy, and I'm not upset about the line. What I didn't love was being told by the host to step aside when I got to the front so that she could check on my order, and then watching her help everyone else in line and forget about me entirely. If you're going to park a takeout customer to the side, you have to come back to them. Around 6:40pm, I flagged down a waitress who was kind and actually looked into it for me. I got my order from her at 6:48pm. They need to fix how takeout orders get handed off to guests. Pickup shouldn't run through the same single host managing a long dine-in line, or if it does, someone has to own circling back. And the food didn't make up for it. The tuna was fishy. I ended up drowning it in soy sauce just to get through it, which is not what you want to be doing with raw fish. When poke is the whole point of the dish, the fish has to be fresh, and this wasn't. The restaurant had a nice moodiness to it with tons of Japanese letters / decor. Other than the ambiance being nice, my experience was not great.

Located in downtown next to the Renaissance Hotel, Wren & Wolf is an absolute gem in the Phoenix…read morefood scene. The interior design is unmatched and looks like the interior of a decadent cabin. As it is located in downtown, parking is abysmal, but there is cheap/paid curbside parking all around if you can find a close spot. The food made in their scratch kitchen speaks for itself. The first time I visted we sat at the bar and were cared for by Dominique. We absolutely love her!!! I wanted a sweet, fruity cocktail for which she recommended the raspberry baray (raspberry infused vodka, bianco vermouth, crème de flora, passionfruit cava, pineapple, lemon, tonka bean). We also got an order of the truffled manchego fries with lemon aioli to share. It was so crispy and flavorful! Last but not least, I ordered the 16oz Ribeye served with whipped parmesan potatoes, roasted baby carrots. WOW! The steak's texture and flavor was out of this world. Dominique told us it's dry-aged!! Truly artisan crafts happening in the scratch kitchen. HIGHLY recommend Wren & Wolf to all Phoenix foodies and traveling foodies, as they offer a quality experience (food, service, ambiance) truly justified by the price point. P.S. after our first visit here, we went back the next day for the exact same foods!

Amazing food, great ambiance and fantastic service…read more I went to Wren & Wolf solo to celebrate getting a new job. I had an unforgettable experience. Food was memorable to say the least. I started with the crudo, oysters and bone marrow. And had a ribeye and Mac & cheese.

Our plan was to have dinner at Pedal Haus before an event, but our plan quickly changed. The…read morebrewery was packed with people watching the last game of the NBA finals AND the World Cup. We shifted gears and went next door to Sake Haus, and I'm so glad we did! Everything was spectacular! First of all--BEST edamame I've ever had! That tallow really adds a richness! And the gyoza had just the right amount of kick to them. We had both the hamachi crudo and the halibut crudo. They were both delicious, but the hamachi was the standout. Hamachi is usually a little too fishy for me, but this just melted in my mouth and left me wanting more. We also had one of the specials, the 808 roll. It was topped with poke, and we would not let them take the plate until we'd scooped up every little morsel! Cocktails and service were excellent as well. We definitely ended up with a pricier meal than what we'd planned next door, but it was totally worth it! I wish I'd taken pics of the beautifully plated dishes, but I was too just eating!

I was dying for sushi and this place looked promising. A few things to preface this review: 1) I…read morelove sushi and I typically steer clear of sushi in the desert for obvious reasons. 2) I lean towards sashimi and high quality fish. The service- pretty poor. I was sat in the bar at the back but I basically sat there for a good 5 minutes and nothing. I went back up front and asked to sit at the bar and it was still pretty inattentive, especially considering no one else was even seated in the front room at the time. Never got my water refilled, had to flag them down to put in more food, that sorta thing. The vibes- thought the bar was pretty lit and is prob pretty fun during HH. The food- overpriced for what you get and portion size while the fish and flavors being a smidge above average. I left still hungry after getting the gold omakase, bad and buri roll, and hamachi crudo. The hamachi was the best part of the meal but I'd still expect at least 5 pieces for the price. Anyways, this spot will hit the spot if you have a sushi craving. I can't vouch for the drinks but I assume it more than checks the box in that regard judging by the menu, selection, and vibe. But know that you're in for some trade offs imo.

I had sushi in Arizona and it was great! I would order it again too…read more This was one of the best restaurants we ate at while in Phoenix! Everyone in our party enjoyed their meal too. Noodle salad, shrimp tacos and the crispy chicken sandwich. The service was great too. We sat inside but the patio had misters. There were quite a few people sitting outside on their beautiful patio.

I'm a fan. I met up with a couple friends for a cutesy dinner before drinks. Both the indoor and…read moreoutdoor dining areas are very aesthetically pleasing. It gave sort of a Palm Springs vibe. The menu features different Asian fusion dishes and some standard American options. Our server was friendly and attentive throughout. He mentioned their pretty much all day happy hour which I'll for sure be back for next time. I thought the food was pretty good, decent sushi and the loaded fries were tasty. A great spot to grab a bite before hitting up Roosevelt Row.

We had a concert downtown and enjoy going early and grabbing a light meal and a beer. We traveled…read moredowntown via light rail at about 5pm. We had reservations, were greeted and seated immediately. We decided to share tapas to allow the opportunity to sample a wider variety of dishes. Happy hour menu provided a great opportunity at a reasonable price. We order hummus and peta bread, olives with almonds and a couple of church music IPAs. The beers and olives arrived in a few minutes and the hummus about ten minutes later. Loved the red pepper flavor of the hummus. Beers were cold and refreshing. Next we decided to try the honey saffron and sumac Socca. It was unique and delicious. The ingredients truly complement each other, with the sumac bring a tart flavor to the honey saffron. We also tried the crispy eggplant with tzatziki sauce which was a standout, one of the best bite of the evening. Our last two dishes we selected were the K4 meatballs with parmigiana in a wine sauce and the grilled octopus. The octopus was okay but not as good as it was last time, too many white beans and octopus texture was off. The meatballs were excellent with bold flavors. The atmosphere was quiet initially but the restaurant filled up and got busy about 15 minutes later. Love the open kitchen and eclectic decor. Our server was friendly and attentive. Highly recommended for a unique dining experience before a show downtown! Enjoy!

This has quickly become my favorite spot for a dinner date, and I'd gladly make the journey to and…read morethrough DT Phx for it. The service is excellent, professional, and attentive. There's a live jazz band that plays on the second floor Thursday-Saturday nights, and I was surprised that the volume was not overpowering at all even sitting right in front of them. Star dishes for me (in no particular order)-- 1. Miso Black Cod 2. Woodfired Octopus 3. K4 Copper State Prime Ribeye 4. Japanese Sweet Potato I can't say enough good things about my fave dishes. There's an Asian-inspired flavor profile--savory, slightly sweet, and full of umami. The carrot cake is absolute chef's kiss as well~ not too sweet and is a great portion to share between two people.

This place is great for what it is--quick, good, sushi. The ambience isn't fancy, but the fish is…read morefresh and the sashimi was excellent. I'm hard on sushi rice and there's was just okay (thus the 4 star instead of 5), but it was beautiful sushi. You order at the counter and they bring it to you. Very pleasant service.

Ordered two sushi rolls, a miso soup, and a side salad. The sushi and salad were both…read moreexcellent--fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. The miso soup, however, was noticeably salty (something another reviewer mentioned as well, so it's not just me). This is a counter-service spot: you order at the front, and they bring the food to your table. The staff were friendly and doing their best despite being short-handed (only three people working during my visit). The place has an open layout, which makes cleanliness and organization very visible--unfortunately, things felt a bit disorganized at times. Tables were sticky when I arrived (though staff eventually wiped them down after I'd finished eating), and there was an odd, unpleasant odor coming from the floor drain near the soda machine. That said, the sushi quality was solid enough that I'd definitely return for the food. With a little attention to upkeep and organization, this spot could easily become a go-to for quick, tasty sushi. (Overall impression: Worth it for the sushi alone, but the ambiance and minor issues hold it back slightly.)

I would recommend it to someone wanting to try unique ramen/udon, not authentic. It was not like…read moreany noodles I've had before and I didn't mind! The lemonade was also really good. My only gripe would be the ambiance and service is a little rushed. It could've just been the time we went but the servers were lingering while we were chatting so we felt like they wanted our seats cleared... I would definitely want to try it again though, just maybe at another time...

I have to say that I had a much better experience several years ago and had a much better memory of…read morethis place than when I went back to get ramen the second time. However!!!! This was partially just because when we looked up the menu online, the ramen was several dollars cheaper than when we went in and that was kind of disappointing to find. Overall, the staff was totally loving and supportive, great company to talk to and beautiful people in general. I would have loved to go back to try more food there honestly if the prices were what they had been in the online photos I'd found. I tried the bulgogi ramen which was just more or less just not what I expected because the meat was very thickly cut and much more salty than traditional korean bulgogi - otherwise I would've loved this ramen. So many mushrooms and toppings galore. PLUS VEGAN RAMENS! SO MANY VEGAN OPTIONS!!! I just couldn't choose. Would definitely go back. Loved the outdoor patio for people and pup watching as well. No shortage of service out there either.