Had a great early evening experience at Obon. It was the…read moreweekend before Thanksgiving and the last full rainy day we had in Phx. After coming from the mall and running through the parking lot in the rain, we cozied up at the bar. It was a pretty intimate experience considering that there weren't many ppl inside. Our bartender gave some great suggestions, as it was my first visit. And we unknowingly came in during happy hour, WIN. I had the watermelon sake and my friend had the thaigers blood. For food we ordered the charred shishitos(the dipping sauce is SO GOOD), scallop crispy rice, maki, and the gyoza. I was thoroughly impressed and cannot wait to return.

There is not a single thing wrong with this place in my opinion. Service is top notch and keyante…read more(I hope that I did not butcher the spelling of his name) who took care of our table had recommendations galore. What my partner and I appreciated was the educational aspect of his service. He explained how their sushi differs from others, how the chefs go about creating their dishes, he also explained different key ingredients and how they alter the taste of dishes and so much more. You can tell he appreciates what he does and cares to learn about it all to make an experience for the customer worth while. The garlic fried chicken is so flavorful and crisp! The miso soup is full bodied in flavor and one of the best I've had. The dynamite shrimp is literally to die for and you want to lick the plate clean! I appreciated their cucumber salad with a sunomono take cause while it differed from a typical sunomono salad, this was so flavorful and packed with such refreshing tastes, it left you wanting more! I have not had a single bad dish here and I still have so much to try. The drinks are great too, my partner and I really enjoyed the Thai-gers blood and Pineapple Express. The atmosphere is amazing down from the decor to the architecture of it all. I urge others to try this place, as they truly care about the craftsmanship of cooking and making dishes come to life and providing you the ultimate dining experience. All I got a picture of was the dessert and that was the cherry on top recommendation from our kind server!

amazing food - even better service…read more the past two times i've visited the two servers have been exceptional. incredible reverse happy hour too!

Full Moon Izakaya was a fun little find! The atmosphere immediately caught our attention the place…read morewas clean, inviting, and the anime decor throughout was such a cool touch. Definitely a vibe for anime lovers! Food-wise, we started with the gyoza and they were delicious. Perfectly cooked and even better dipped in the ponzu sauce! We also tried the sushi flight, which was a great way to sample a few different flavors. Overall, I really enjoyed it, although the eel was probably my least favorite of the flight just personal preference. The crispy tuna rice was easily the star of the meal! Crispy, flavorful, and the textures worked so well together. I would 100% order that again. The ramen, however, was just okay for me. It wasn't bad or inedible, but the broth was lacking that rich, deep flavor I look for in a good bowl of ramen. A little more depth and seasoning would really take it to the next level. The service was honestly one of the highlights. Our waiter was super friendly, cool, and attentive without hovering, which I always appreciate. Overall, there were definitely more hits than misses. The great service, fun atmosphere, and crispy tuna rice are enough for me to give Full Moon Izakaya another try. Next time, I'll be exploring more of the menu!

Cherry Blossom Noodle Cafe was absolutely fantastic! The food and service were both excellent from…read morestart to finish. The ramen broth tasted authentic and rich, not artificial like you find at some places. The pork in the ramen was incredibly tender, flavorful, and practically melted in my mouth. I also ordered the spicy salmon rolls, and they were outstanding--fresh, delicious, and packed with flavor. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the entire experience even better. The small atmosphere and being able to see the staff making your dishes as well also adds to a great vibe. If you're looking for authentic ramen and great sushi in Phoenix, I highly recommend giving Cherry Blossom Noodle Cafe a try. I'll definitely be coming back!

A super cute local spot that serves Japanese food. It's very rare to find a spot that has katsu don…read moreand japanese style pasta. The restaurant was super busy for a sunday. I plan to return soon for bento boxes and more pasta!

Great food, with a solid happy hour special. The crab rangoons were also made to order which we…read moreloved!

The Sushi is absolutely delicious! The vibe is perfect as well! They have a bunch of different…read morevariety of drinks that looks so delicious and refreshing!

We just moved to Arizona and have been on the hunt for our new go-to sushi spot, and we're so glad…read morewe decided to give this place a try! From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly kind and welcoming. Elyse was our server for the evening, and she truly made our experience even better. She was friendly, attentive, and made sure our table was taken care of throughout the entire dinner. We came with friends, and both of our families had our little ones with us, so we really appreciated that they had high chairs available. It's always a plus finding a restaurant that feels welcoming and accommodating when dining out with babies! The restaurant itself was super clean, and most importantly, the food was delicious. The sashimi tasted incredibly fresh, and everything we ordered was really good. Such a great first experience! We'll definitely be coming back and are so happy to have found a new sushi spot here in Arizona. Highly recommend!

Now if you're in Arcadia and feel like some sushi. This is a gem of a spot…read more I sat at the bar and had me some sushi snacks. And let me tell you, delicious. Great atmosphere. Great customer service. And yummy sushi. Smiles all around, including the customers. So if you have sushi in the brain and taste buds twitching...come check out Sushiholic! Thank you SA! I will be back...

My first visit here was at night, and honestly, it was a bit of a mixed experience. The wait was…read moreover an hour, and because they were so busy, they didn't have the option to place individual orders. As someone who's a bit picky, that meant I had to sit and wait quite a while for the specific items I wanted to come around on the belt which was kind of frustrating. That said, I've figured out the hack: come right when they open for lunch after 11am. It's a completely different experience. You can order exactly what you want, and it comes out almost immediately. Way more enjoyable and efficient. Even during my first visit, I still had fun. The little robot that delivers drinks and wasabi is a cute touch and definitely adds to the experience. The concept itself is great, it just depends on timing. Food-wise, it's a bit hit or miss. I do NOT recommend the spicy tuna or regular tuna. The quality hasn't been great in my experience it tends to have stringy fat and sometimes tastes fishy. On the other hand, the spicy yellowtail hand roll is consistently my favorite. It always looks fresh with a nice color and texture. The app is also a little confusing. When you try to pay, it still redirects you to a QR code and opens a webpage instead of using the app directly, which makes you wonder why you even need the app in the first place. One more tip: double-check your to-go orders. They've forgotten utensils, soy sauce, and wasabi for me before. Overall, the staff are really nice, even though interaction is pretty minimal. If you go at the right time and know what to order, it can be a really fun and satisfying experience.

First time coming here and it was super cute! Their robot brings you your drinks. We were seated…read morein a minute which was awesome. You can either choose your sushi picks from the menu or wait for the revolving belt and grab something that looks appealing. They charge by the plate once you dispose of it. For Arizona this is futuristic and wish we had one in Tucson. I don't eat seafood but the wagyu plate was tasty and I was able to order ramen that came with pork and an egg. I do appreciate the menu having non sea food items. The butter cake was Frikkin delish! We will be coming back.

Where do I even begin!? The aesthetic is so relaxed and cozy, ambience on point! The…read morefood----UNREAL! I don't even have words. JUST LOOK AT THE PICTURES AND vid! Drooling as I look at it again! My server was so sweet & made the experience! Ordered: Garlic Knockout Ramen (spicy & rich in flavor) 6 added slices of duck (recommend cooked well done) Sparkling white peach Moshi (sparkling soda) *I recommend asking for salty, if you're a salty person like me! ;) Pricey, so come ready to be cashy!

We came in around 2pm on a Saturday, and Mensho was not busy at all. We were seated quickly and met…read morewith a friendly face! The interior is beautiful and I could imagine it'd be a fun place to go on a date. We ordered the fried shitake mushrooms as an appetizer... I highly recommend! It was unlike anything - so light and salty and addictive! And it wasn't too filling when shared. Everyone at the table ordered the Garlic Knock Out ramen with an added egg. The broth was super thick and rich with the most garlic flavor I've ever had in a bowl of ramen. It had tree roots on top, which I could've gone without. The sous vide chicken was so tender, but I heard they used to give chashu with the bowl before. Overall, my fam had a great experience here and most likely will be returning!

I brought a friend there. It was his first time. He was totally impressed. The sourdough bread is…read moreamazing, and the staff is always really welcoming. My husband and I frequent this place and we've never been disappointed.

As much as I have enjoyed eating at Bluewater in the past, that's how little I enjoyed eating there…read morelast nite. Everything about the experience felt like an orchestrated play. Our wait person was the same one we had previously. Her mood was Just pleasant enough to pass the pleasantry test but with a dose of " if I have to be nice to one more idiot..." simmering just below the surface. The food was "fine". My trout almandine had large chunks of nuts overpowering the fish. A different way of serving a dish that usually has a nice crispy delicate coating. This was like a lumberjack was coming to dinner and they wanted him full. Wonderful warm sourdough bread. Fresh, perfect green beans with scalloped potatoes that tasted as if they had been reheated from some earlier conception date. The bread pudding dessert was a nicely done finale but that was soured by our request for some decaf to go o with it. Our waitress said she would be happy to make some. I lifted my expectations momentarily at the thought of a nice fresh cup of steaming coffee accompanying the dessert. She came back two minutes later to deposit two mugs at our table. I thought, "wow, how do you brew pot that fast?" And then I tasted it and I knew. This coffee had been sitting on the burner for at least a few hours. Most of us know that specific taste. Which also means, since she said they didn't have any decaf made...that this was caffeinated. A double whammy for that time a of night. Sad to say, I had nothing last nite that would persuade me to negotiate a parking lot full of gym goers so that you have to park 10 min away,in the heat, for only so-so food served less than graciously.