Nice, quiet sushi place. The fish is always fresh and the servers are all professional and friendly. Also, it's nice having a go-to for sushi on Mondays when most independent sushi joints are closed. Naomi Garnice gives it four stars! read more

Okay sushi place. I went there around 8pm and all the fried foods I ordered tasted like burnt oil. I had a baked salmon that was pretty good though. It wasn't busy but the wait staff were extremely slow and seemed discontented. I don't normally eat here because Hiro Sushi a couple minutes away is way better in terms of food quality and staff but the happy hour here is pretty good for cheap sushi. read more

Stopped here on a whim after an appointment for a roll. Found parking and walked in only to be told that they are closed. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR YELP HOURS which show that you are OPEN right now not CLOSED. read more

We've been going here for years. The quality of the food has certainly gone down hill as has the service. The restaurant is located in the back of a dumpy mall. The restaurant has no ambience. The food used to be okay, but I'm not sure that the food is even that fresh. Receiving a plate of room temperature sushi is never very appetizing. The waitresses run around like chickens with their heads cut off by day. By night, they bring in some low motivation waitresses that must be cutting their teeth at waitressing - horrible service, inattentive, etc. The sushi chefs are without personality. There are such good sushi places in Scottsdale, why waste your time on this one that tries so little. read more

We really were hoping to find a great sushi place in our area. We have favorites in other cities but yet to find anything here......definitely no place that is open past 9, which is odd for a "big" city. Gave one star for good food. Wish we would have been given the time to enjoy it..........if not for the bad service experiences, would have given 3 or 4 against others in the area. We tried this place and really liked the food. The service was ok the first eve. we were there......which was Sunday. We have been back twice more, once on a Wednesday eve where they are supposed to close at 9:30. We arrived at 8:20 and were informed at 8:50 it was last call. We were hurried through our meal and left by 9:30...... We just returned last eve. which was Saturday eve., their hours state open til 10:00, Friday and Saturday so we decided to give it another try. We arrived at 8:40........after waiting an extra 20 minutes for a wrong appetizer order, we were told at 9:10 that it was nearing last call.......we hadn't even ordered our first rolls yet. The sushi chef was wrapping up items and cleaning........We asked if they were open til 10:00 as posted and showed their hours on website, reluctantly, they said they guessed so.......they don't know when they are "supposed" to close??????? We were hurried through another $80+ meal as they shut down sushi bar and cleaned around us, shut down perimeter lights and then paced back and forth in front of our booth. As soon as we got up to leave, the music was shut off and more lights went off. We left by 9:40. I understand people want to go home, but shutting down 50 minutes, 30 minutes or 15 minutes prior to listed times while patrons are trying to enjoy a meal is rude. I doubt they would appreciate it when they spend $80 + for a "nice" meal. I'm sure they would expect the same good service when it's their money! If you want to close at 9:00 or more like 8:00 for them, then post it and do so. I thought restaurants are supposed to take patrons even if they come in minutes before listed/posted close and provide service........good service.....and be happy to do it, or go do something else..... For people who eat a bit "later," if you go, make sure you will be done with your dinner and walking out the door BEFORE 9:00, no matter the day!!!!!! Their listed hours mean nothing! 3 strikes......... read more

While mindful of the wisdom: "Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me.", I admit to trying this place three times. Attended first visit two years ago as an invited guest of others. I remember food being acceptable but service glacially slow, ineffective and impersonal. It's all perfectly described in other reviews. Second visit could be better described as an attempt. Showed up without reservations on a busy night, was told by person presumed to be hostess that was ok and to wait a minute for table to be cleared. After standing by with other unacknowledged patrons for 15 long minutes we were then addressed by a different person who, obviously under stress, communicated like the White House Chief of Staff announcing the shooting of the President at a press conference (seen that) and told us we were not going to get a table in the foreseeable future without a reservation. Bye-bye. Went back last night with dear-old Mom, who wished to redeem a gift card. Read other reviews, if you still are reading, for gift card experiences of others we experienced. I made reservations. Was shown to our table immediately upon arrival by the hostess. White House Chief of Staff imitator from last visit was our server. A real master of defensive behavior wrapped into a disguise of hospitality, the first things she demanded to know upon approaching the table was why we had no menus, and why were we sitting at a table labeled "reserved" ("Hello" must be out of vogue). She didn't believe our story about having reservations and double checked with the hostess. I'll quit with that and spare you the rest. Sushi not very fresh (yes, I am conscious of the fact we are in the desert) and batter on tempura was like the coating found on cheap, supermarket deli food. Yuk. I crack up reading the four star reviews. Even they had problems. You guys get out much? Strike three, you're out, Sushi Ko. read more

It's a bit old fashioned and not a big variety of rolls. The place was dead when we visited which didn't help the ambiance. Overall the rolls had little flavor and were bland. It wasn't bad but i don't think I'd go back. read more

We've moved away from Scottsdale and miss our Sushi Ko. The sushi is always delicious and well done. Yes, the atmosphere is not your "typical" Scottsdale scene to be seen. But for a young family, it works! Kid friendly and Raul is the best! read more

By far one of the best Sushi places in the Valley. It doesn't have the ambiance of others in town, but it makes up for it in the food and the wallet. I've been to many around the country and this by far is one of the best! read more

I'm a huge sushi lover and am always in search of a good Japanese restaurant no matter where I travel to. I've actually eaten Japanese food in Japan so I know a little about authentic Japanese food :) Anyway, I took my family to this restaurant after hearing rave reviews from friends. Sad to say that I was sorely disappointed and a bit confused about all the great reviews. The ambiance is nice enough but our server didn't seem like she knew what she was doing. The food was so-so...nothing memorable. I can honestly say that I've actually had better Japanese food at the Kabuki restaurant in Tempe or any of the RA Sushi joints around town. read more

So a client of mine picked this for dinner. I was shocked #1 that it was SUPER CASUAL (clients usually pick ultra high end spots for dinner when they know I'm paying...hehehe)! #2 the sushi SUCKED. I was really disappointed in the food. Service was fine but it should be considering the food is sub-par and its a small mom & pop operation. read more

My buddy and I go here and sit at the sushi bar and plow through some giant clams, tako salads, saparo's and yellowtail. My friend is an ex seafood exec and is pretty happy talking fish to the chefs and tasting what's new. I go along for the ride. I like the atmosphere and the service is always good and the sushi is decent with a good selection. Then we head to Chompies next door for desert! read more

This little sushi restaurant is definitely a hidden gem. I wouldn't have found out about this place, if it weren't for my boyfriend and his friends. We especially love the waitresses there, who always make sure we have a great experience with them! Authentic Japanese food and quality sushi. read more

It was really empty the night I went in for dinner. Just wasn't really impressed with anything. Had a Chirashi sushi and just didn't really show any real visual appeal to it. Main complaint is the rice was not evenly seasoned with vinegar. Had some really bland sections then a burst of vinegar every other bite. Disappointing for a sushi restaurant. Wait I did think the tempura shrimp in one of the rolls I ordered was pretty well done fresh out of the fryer and really crisp. I got a salmon salad for free which was nice too. I did have a yelp deal for $20 for $10 but probably wouldn't go back again. read more

This place is OK I guess. The fish is fresh but not a big variety. There are many other OK sushi bars in Scottsdale if you want ok sushi and no personality from the sushi chefs and servers go here. If you want ok sushi and at least the fun interaction that is part of the sushi experience go to one of the other ok sushi places. BUT if you want great sushi and fun go to Sakana's not to far from here and have the total package read more

I had the sushi lunch special which was a salad, miso soup, and a 4 piece nigiri plate with a spicy roll. I added to that an order of nigiri salmon, and an order of salmon roe with quail egg. All was very good except for the salmon roe. They seemed old...a bit shriveled and on the dry side. I have had several meals there before that we're top notch...but this time I was put off by the salmon roe. That aside, I was pleased overall. The rest tasted and smelled fresh and well cared for. I will go back. They have been the best sushi bar in the area that I have found. read more

Sushi ko is wonderful. It is my favorite sushi restaurant in town. It's tucked back in the corner of the complex and a hidden gem. We love the noodle udon, Philadelphia tempura rolls, miso soup and edamame. Staff are helpful and friendly and it is fun to join them up at the sushi bar as well. Highly recommend. read more

Usually I don't put much weight into other's reviews that knock the service at any establishment. Usually my own experience differs vastly from those who knock the service so nonetheless I decided to give this place a chance since it's down the street from my house. Went there 2 weeks ago with 3 other people and we had to seat ourselves. After seating ourselves in a very visible booth directly in front of the sushi bar, we had to wait over 30 minutes for the staff to "greet" us and take our drink orders. Not exactly good service. The food was good and I chalked it up to a bad night for the wait staff. With the food being pretty good, my favorite place to get authentic cold noodles, so I figured I'd try it again the following week... BIG mistake! We were seated this time upon arrival, but that was the only positive. Again we waited 40 minutes for anyone to even make eye contact let alone take our drink orders. Keep in mind both times I've went there it was only half full at best, so in no way was the staff too busy to notice. Throughout the entire evening.. And I mean 2.5 hours!!! We had to tell the waitress what we wanted and if we wanted more water, sake, sushi, dessert, etc. Not once did she ask us for anything! By the way, don't even try to exchange your Yelp voucher.. She looked like she'd never seen it before and only took $10 off.. Which is what I paid.. And me trying to explain to her that it should be $20 off added about 20 minutes to already the longest trip to a sushi bar that I've ever had. Food-wise I'd give this joint a 4, the food isn't the issue. But the service is an absolute joke and I'll never go back. This is the only place that I've experienced service so bad that I'd never go back! Besides, Hiro Sushi is right down the street and the service is 1000x better! Sorry for the long review, but I guarantee I just saved you some time and the longest, most ridiculous sushi experience you've ever had if you were thinking of trying this place out! read more

2nd visit here and 2nd time receiving horrible service. Our cups of green tea were empty our entire meal, service is slow, and mediocre quality. Much better places in the valley. I will not be coming back for a third try.I love to support local businesses but this one needs some improvement. read more

This is my favorite go to sushi restaurant for lunch. Their sushi is always fresh and wait service is always great. I always order the sashimi lunch special which is very reasonable and incredibly filling. They serve a ginger dressing there that is my favorite ginger dressing (I love it so much that i always order a bottle of it to bring home with me). If you like ginger dressing, try my ginger and rice concoction when you visit Sushi Ko. Combine one small bowl of rice with one small bowl of ginger dressing, mix it thoroughly and enjoy! My friends are all hooked on it! I eat it with sashimi - yummy flavor explosion! I highly recommend this place for sushi :) read more

This place is responsible for my new profound love of sushi. I will be visiting this restaurant as often as my bank account permits it. I highly recommend this spot if you want to get sushi. read more

If I'm going to pay for a nice sushi dinner, I'd go somewhere else. The sushi and sashimi were decent, but came to the table warm. That was wierd. read more

Descent Japanese food with a good menu. We have been going there for years and even our Japanese friends liked it. Try the sushi bar with your partner or a booth with a bigger group. Service can be a little slow depending on the server, but you will like the atmosphere. read more

Average sushi, with weak service. It isn't an inviting atmosphere and you can get so much more for the same or even less $ in terms of the sushi spots in AZ. If you do go here, pick Sunday as that is their deal day. read more

This is a regular for our family. Not fancy, but good food. My husband always orders the Chirashi Sushi, and my daughters and I usually order off the sushi menu. My girls are not really into rolls, so we order Nigiri Sushi, and the happy hour is awesome! Service is so-so, lots of turnover in waitstaff, but we keep coming back for the great sushi. read more

Great first impression with the decor, although its tucked-away location made it sort of difficult to find. Not very busy and was seated right away. The service was very attentive and friendly, including the chefs, but when it came to the food it was only so-so. I've had many sushi rolls in my day and this wasn't ranked up there with some of the better ones I've tried. read more

I would give this zero stars if that was a choice. Dirty inside food was not good avocado was rotten. All around bad experience.

The service at Sushi Ko was terrible. Our waitress was rude. I think we were inconveniencing her by needing things like tea or plates or sushi... We tried to get her attention, then we tried to get anyone's attention to bring us plates and little bowls for our soy sauce. We eventually retrieved our own plates. When we asked about the bowls for soy sauce, we were told they "were out", even though we could see a little stack of them in the restaurant. The sushi itself was acceptable, if forgettable. We had a rainbow roll, spicy something or other, and tuna sashimi. The rolls were a little loose and hard to eat. I won't be eating there again unless they make some staffing changes. read more

Not the worst service I've ever had, but could use improvements. As far the food, holy crap!! Super yummy. I got the yakisoba lunch special-- comes with 2 gyoza and some banging fried rice. Lots of food and I was very pleased. My boyfriend got the sushi and thought it was average--it's arizona, what do you expect! Lunch special-- yes! Sushi-- take it or leave it. read more

Tucked away in a corridor next to Chompies, Sushi Ko is a solid Asian restaurant. They are small, and their menu more extensive than you would think for a small place, but every time has been a pleasure. I haven't been during busy hours, so I cannot comment on long waits, as I have had none. They do close a bit early for an establishment that I would think would be open later given the crowd they would attract. Everyone has always been friendly though, and the food delicious. read more

The food is really good, but the service is very slow. Our waitress was kind but struggled to check in with us.

Out in the desert of Arizona, it's difficult to find a place with fresh fish, an expansive menu and genuine vision for sushi. As long as you're willing to pay the premium price (just slightly less expensive than the typical high-end sushi places in Scottsdale (think Roku Akur), then this place should do the trick just fine.. read more

We had dinner tonight at Sushi Ko and the sushi was fantastic. We will go back again and again to fully explore the menu!

My go to place for excellent sushi. No frills, but clean and comfortable. The food outshines any sushi in AZ. I've had sushi all over the country and this is truly top tier. The sushi chefs and wait staff are amazing. If you want authentic Japanese food where Japanese people eat, this is the place to go. My mom is Japanese and this is her favorite place too- and she has very particular taste. Enjoy!!!!!! read more

Came in for dinner on a Monday night and the place had a few other people eating, but otherwise empty. We ordered spicy tuna, California and Philly rolls. We felt like it was very average sushi. Also ordered the chicken wings, which did not match the menu description of asian flavored wings, instead came out as normal buffalo wings. Only 5 in the order for $6. Would not come again or recommend. read more

Been eating at sushiko for over 10 years and trust me you will notice the difference in quality fish! They have the best sushi ! And Raul is the best ! read more

I love this place! I've been coming here for a few years now and have never had a bad experience. Their rolls are bigger than any other place I've been, and the quality is top of the line, for the same price as RA. Sushi Ko is the most authentic and best tasting Sushi in Scottsdale. read more

My husband and I visit Sushi Ko pretty regularly. It's small, family owned and everyone that works there is friendly. The food is consistently great. Our favorites are the shumai, the toro sashimi and the sushi Ko roll. read more

I love the food here! Sushi Ko has a very genuine and friendly feeling. All the staff are very well mannered and kind in every way you could imagine, Everything is well priced and affordable, atleast when i went there. There noodles are some of the best that i have had in a long time and that's saying something because i eat a lot of noodles, Overall Sushi Ko is a very lovely and well managed restaurant. read more

Love this place! The salad dressing is homemade and delish! You can take it home, just ask them for a bottle. Prices are great, service is friendly and absolutely the best sushi is Arizona. read more