We stopped in for dinner a couple weeks ago. I checked out some reviews and decided on Sushi on Oracle. We arrived and put our name on the list for a table. Our wait was about 20 minutes. The resultant is small but obviously does good business and a large takeout business right now. The restaurant is nicely decorated with modern decor. We started with miso soup and edamame before our entrees. Both were good and a nice start to our meal. Hubs ordered two sushi rolls and I had the yaki udon with steak. He enjoyed his sushi and felt it was tasty and fresh. I loved my udon. The noodles had a nice bite to them, the sauce was super flavorful, the steak was tender and I loved the nice chunks of veggies - onion, cabbage, and carrots. Portions we're good size and we had enough leftovers for lunch the next day. We absolutely enjoyed our dinner and plan to return! read more

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Best sushi and shashimi in Tucson. Hands down. Fresh fish in generous portions. I won't go anywhere else.

Amazing customer service at this place. Logan made sushi and was amazing! Really great staff, super friendly and food was made delicious!! read more

Sushi On Oracle - First time coming in, food was amazing! Logan was working at the Sushi bar and made amazing sushi. Great customer service! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Sushi here is straightforward with basic choices. No fancy rolls. They do have uni on the menu. The fish is fresh and decent quality. Miso soup was very bland. There were two servers on duty on a Friday. One was very direct and not friendly, seemed overwhelmed by a full house at 5:05 pm. The other was personable and nice. I stood in line before they opened at five so I could place a takeout order. I was told it would be 45 minutes by server #1 because it was a full house. However none of the tables had ordered and I was already placing my order. Didn't make sense. Server#2 took my order after I removed a kitchen item and said it would be 25 minutes and it was. When I got the order home I found that it was not right. We got a rainbow roll instead of the appetizer we ordered and they added a nigiri that we didn't order (and didn't want). I am not sure if I paid for the wrong items or not since there are no prices on the website or on the sushi list I was asked to check boxes on. All in all a negative experience. I don't recommend unless you don't mind waiting for a seat, are OK with a 50/50 chance of annoyed staff, and you plan to eat in the restaurant so you can monitor your order contents. read more

We dined there last night. The new ownership is trying to do a good job - generous cuts of sushi, smaller rolls of rice, it was busy. However the fish was waterlogged. It did not have the full flavor it should have. We won't automatically go there as our go to sushi place now. The music was a loud enough to need to raise your voice so that is also a negative. Disappointing. read more

Best sushi in town. very good spicy girl roll and spicy Alaska roll. Best roll always.

This is a wonderful Sushi restaurant. Its environment is cozy and the wait staff is warm and polite. The fish is fresh and delicious. I highly recommend this place. read more

East coasters in town for a conference looking for some sushi in the desert. Food was good. Staff was lovely.

Portions small, place is small and never had anything I felt I wanted to come back for. I'm so sad because I really like the older owners but can't do it read more

Little sushi restaurant. Spicy Alaskan, pink roll, rainbow and salmon Soooooo good and so fresh, 0 complainants (: read more

Sushi On Oracle - 10/10 best sushi spot in Tucson - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This place was very unassuming and there was a wait but it's worth it. We got assorted sashimi and the spicy scallop roll and everything was incredible. Parking is in a strip mall and there's plenty of spots. Can't wait to go back! read more

3.5 stars The service was okay, but could have been better. The sashimi was good but inconsistent (the first order or Toro was fantastic, and so we ordered a second set.....but the second set was just meh). The dearth of choices in rolls was a bit disappointing to me. There was nothing bad about this place, but it didn't really live up to the 4.5 star average Yelp review that it is currently getting. Maybe our expectations were just a bit too high, but I think this place rates a 3.5 in my book. I could see others rating it a 4...but no idea how so many Yelpers are giving this place a 5. read more

Finally, after moving back to Tucson for a year, I have found a sushi bar on the NW side of town that is a keeper, Sushi on Oracle! Fish is fresh and the selection is good. Tonight I had mostly specials written on the board...aji, toro, fatty salmon, black mackerel, amber jack sashimi, and some unagi and hamachi nigiri. All was melt in your mouth good! They also have salmon & hamachi collar on the menu. They were out of the hamachi collar (one of my faves!) so I tried the broiled miso glazed black cod and it was delicious! I like sitting at the counter and chatting with the chefs (old school!)...learning about what's fresh and getting the scoop about the local Asian food scene. This has not been the vibe at other places I've tried so far. They usually take your order and bring the entire order to you all at once and no chat time with the chefs (they are just there to make sushi). I'd you like good quality fish made the traditional style (nigiri and sashimi), letting the flavors of the fish speak for itself (like I do), this is the place for you. If you like big fancy rolls,l and dynamite La, this place may not be as appealing for you. I got there at 4:50pm on a rainy Tuesday afternoon. There was a line formed outside. Get there early. The place is small. Service is efficient. No free salad or miso soup like some places. I don't mind. This will be my "go to" to get my sushi fix on the NW side of town. read more

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I love Sushi on Oracle, it has been one of my go to spots for quite awhile. They seem to keep things pretty authentic and the quality is ALWAYS just amazing. They put extra little touches on the things like Nigiri and Rolls that make you appreciate the extra thought put into your experience. They even make little cucumber flower cups for things like Uni if I order it Sashimi style (no rice). Plus, they are one of the only sushi places near me that regularly carry Uni (Sea Urchin) and Otoro (Fatty Tuna). Sometimes when they are busy takeout can take awhile, upwards of an hour so plan ahead. I've only had one bad experience where I waited 2 hours for my order and they kept seating people who were getting their food as I waited, even though I had called my order in over an hour prior. I was told they were short a sushi chef so I understood. The restaurant is small and the waiters often will look after all the tables and are very busy so just be patient and enjoy your time! The staff is all really nice and the sushi chefs always greet me. They have specials on a little board when you walk in showing they sometimes carry different items they feature. Any roll can be ordered as a hand roll if you want. Their Tempura is delicious and they have Lunch specials with rolls and tempura together are well as other things like nigiri assortment for an affordable price. Between Sushi on Oracle and their neighbor, The Parish, they are two extremely solid and popular spots whose word of mouth spreads outside Arizona frequently. read more

Sushi On Oracle - Red Snapper Nigiri, Salmon Nigiri, Uni (Sea Urchin) Nigiri, Negi-Toro Nigiri (Fatty Tuna with Green Onions) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

When on the hunt for a local sushi spot, this was the first recommendation out of 9/10 people's mouth, and it's easy to see why! When you walk in, it's a small, clean, no-frills type of place- exactly what we were looking for. The staff is friendly and lightning fast. We were seated immediately, and sake/sapporos brought out lickety -split. For rolls, we started with the toro (tuna belly), which was melt-in-your-mouth good. The spicy salmon roll was a highlight, and the rainbow roll was also very good. We were slightly disappointed in the shrimp tempura roll- it had good crunch, but was a little bland. As always, the California roll was a tried and true was to end. We'll be back to try the whole menu! read more

Sushi On Oracle - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Excellent sushi, toro a particular treat, wide choice of fish, great service. Coming early or late toward end of service reduces wait... Will be back! read more

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The fish was actually very fresh! The most important thing to consider when looking for a sushi bar.

This is a largely positive review, though there were definitely some issues. I wish Yelp would let us do half stars cause this is the quintessential 3.5 star place. First, great nigiri on the whole. Fresh fish, nice rice, and they put wasabi underneath. Nice! I do wish the Tuna quality were better compared to some other places but it's far from bad. The Spicy Tuna hand roll while tasting good didn't have the right texture for the fish as some pieces were chopped too big which was fairly noticeable. Finally the service while well intended definitely needs work. I had to ask for my hand roll again and they gave me two receipts which charged for the miso soup while the other didn't but they ran my credit card on the latter. Thankfully they told me not to worry about it but it's still frustrating when things like that happen. Overall, mostly great food, service left to be desired. read more

First, we had signed in to the waiting list, then lost our table to clueless guests that walked right in and got seated. This was a bit frustrating but the restaurant did try to make it better by offering us water while we waited. The food was average, which was a bit disappointing, given the reviews. The spicy mayo on the Baked California Rolls wasn't spicy. The Spicy Tuna Rolls did some to redeem the restaurant but not enough to live up to expectations. On the whole, we found the food to be unexciting and quite average. read more

All the things that I previously said have been rectified. Service is better and the food has improved. Think it must have undergone a change in ownership. read more

Excellent sushi, well presented, and excellent service. The chirashi plate had a nice spread of sashimi and sides. The rolls my wife had were very good. And our guest enjoyed his sushi as well. We will go back. read more

We went for lunch. Everything was to perfection. Traditional with some twists. Chef Anthony was wonderful and attentive. Answered all of our questions. This was our third visit to Sushi on Oracle and it has never disappointed. The staff is very sweet and welcoming. The restaurant is tiny and clean. I felt I was back in Japan. It's a Tucson Gem! read more

Had an awesome experience last night with Chefs Anthony & Levi! We have been to this restaurant (3)x's prior and we liked it, but have been going to Sushi on Cortaro because it's closer to our new home. Decided to go yesterday to Sushi on Oracle because Sushi on Cortaro was closed. Oh my gosh, it did not disappoint. The food was absolutely delicious and the Chefs had us in stitches! We'll be back for sure even though it's not as close as the other. These Chefs have only been at this restaurant for 2 wks but I'd swear they have been working together for years. read more

Ooooh this place has solid sashimi game! The restaurant is a little small but that actually provides for a more intimate ambiance. Service was excellent. We ordered miso soup and edamame ($1 each!!), seaweed salad, the large sashimi and dinner sushi assortment/combination. The fish was fresh and the cuts of sashimi were thick and buttery good. Minor complaint would be that green tea cost $4 per person, which is a tad unreasonable. read more

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This may be my favorite sushi spot in Tucson. The fish was so fresh and very well priced in my opinion. Everything was so delicious. It was a bit small and busy, but we didn't wait more than ten minutes. read more

Was the only customer in the place at the time. And yet when I got to where I was going to eat it the order was wrong. When I called to get a refund I was promised it would be done. Nope. read more

Best sushi & otherwise-Japanese food in Tucson! I grew up on the Gulf of Mexico, so it's hard for me to get sushi in Arizona that isn't a little bit disappointing, but Sushi on Oracle compensates for the land-locked factor really well in their fantastic work. My vegetarian friends like their non-fish selections a lot, too. The servers are kind and friendly, and the interior is sweet and relaxing; it reminds me of home (and the Houston, TX Japanese restaurant that I practically grew up in) rather a lot! Their teriyaki chicken is also excellent, and I love their agedashi tofu; their negi-toro makes me feel less homesick for the ocean, too. There's nothing clumsy or over-ambitious about their cuisine here; they keep it down-to-earth and real while also top-tier. I like to go here for special occasions, like my birthday or a visit from a friend who I rarely see. My one caveat is that if you're going for dinner on the weekend, you'll want to be prompt at 5pm! Or, to go a little after 7--they keep it real, but can get pretty busy as a result! read more

I've been coming here since I was in highschool. It's always been my favorite. Went on a date with my fiance the other night and sad to say with the new owners, I would need to find another sushi spot. No one offered us drinks, no one asked if we wanted miso or edamame, but did so for other tables. We had to flag someone down to put in our order while tables seated after us got food before anyone noticed us. The food was alright but not seeing any familiar faces at all after I understand that they got rid of pretty much the whole old staff. I'm glad that yoshi and mrs can finally take a breather but this was rough read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Tucson! My husband and I come here as often as we can and eat as much as we can physically handle. We typically get the calamari appetizer, miso soups, edamame, and the large (16 piece) sashimi. Sometimes we add tempura or teriyaki salmon. All very good choices. They also have a very good hot sake. Sometimes there is a long wait if you show up at peak dinner time, but it's worth the wait! read more

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Haven't been here for awhile and I forgot how good it was. It was a very busy night but service was excellent and food was delicious!

Excellent service, and the same ambiance as there was when Tommy was making the sushi. The fish was fresh. Sashimi platter presentation was a piece of art! We will be continuing our weekly visits. It's still outstanding! read more

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Small, little mom and pop sushi spot that gets VERY busy. The menu offers your standard American sushi options but it's done well and there are typically a few specials each day that are intriguing. I like that the space is pretty small and you can sit at the sushi counter but like I said, it gets bonkers busy here so get there early! One thing of note: the waitlist is self-serve, typically you won't be greeted by an employee and instead you just look around for the notepad of names and add yours to the list. It's not my favorite method but it seems to work for them. read more

The nigiri is pretty good - the rolls leave a little to be desired; wait times can be long.

We've enjoyed a couple of visits here. The seating area is small and tight, but the sushi is good. This last time we had miso soup, the mixed tempura appetizer, and three rolls: the eel & avocado, soft shell crab, and rainbow. All were good, though the eel & avocado was our favorite. The waitstaff was busy but attentive. I'd recommend visiting when they're not busy to avoid a wait and being seated so close as to practically be in the next table's conversation. read more

Tried Sushi on Oracle for the first time, and it was a good experience! The fish was fresh, the rolls were well-balanced, and the service was friendly. A solid spot for good sushi will definitely be back! read more

I had given up on Sushi places and Japanese food in general. We lived in Tokyo for 7 years so we're a bit bigoted when it comes to Japanese food expectations. Other than Yamato (which is great but dinner only with reservations), every place was run by non-Japanese who do their best but just lack the attention to detail and subtleties Japanese food requires. I just assumed this would be like the others, huge mistake. Legit working class sushi, great Katsu-don and surprisingly great tempura. Finally a Japanese restaurant owned and operated by actual Japanese who know what they're doing. Hallelujah! read more

Went there on what was admittedly a fairly crowded night. After receiving our miso soups, shrimp tempura appetizer and sake, we waited for an hour and fifteen minutes for all our sushi orders, which never arrived. Paid for what we ate/drank and left. read more

I have been going here for years. Prior to today, my last visit, about 4 months ago, was right after the ownership change. I was sad to see Yoshi sell the restaurant, but I knew he needed to retire. My previous experience was great; fresh fish and good service. Now that the ownership change is complete, today's visit was not the same. While the service was good, the nigiri quality was not. Smaller fish portions and TOO MUCH RICE. It was literally golfball sized Gohan and the fish was not as plentiful. So sad, considering this was the best goto sushi locally I had experienced outside of Tucson. Not anymore... read more

This kinda a good place never been here first time being here but I had one waiter that got us our drink , but never got our order and we were waiting like 20 to 25 min and he kept like looking at us as he's passing by not even stoping to take our order and he's getting everyone else's order but ours. I wouldn't really rely on some of the employees that work here ... But overall the food was great ! Just really bad customer service... waiting for 25 min to take our order we had to like het the other employer to get her attention to take our order .. so I'd give this place a 1. star read more

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Best Sushi & Sashimi in Tucson. Nice Sushi counter and tables are spaced so it seems bigger than it is.