I had a really great experience here! Sunny taught me how to eat sushi without any soy sauce which I've never done before. She also showed me how to properly apply ginger, wasabi and any lemon to the roll. I've been doing it wrong my whole life until now! This was great and they have FRESH wasabi which I've ever had before. It looks much different than the usual stuff. Food was great too! Fresh! The place is quiet and perfect for a couples dinner I'd say. read more

This is a wonderful gem. I was the only one in the restaurant at the time. The two women working asked me if I wanted wasabi and ginger, (just like all sushi places do) and I said no wasabi. The woman told me that I need to try fresh wasabi, I would be surprised. She brought over the dish and it looked like pickled relish, not the powder paste you typically see with sushi. She taught me how to dress the sushi roll correctly and went above and beyond. We talked about how they are from South Korea, and had a wonderful chat. I will definitely come back for their hospitality. They are wonderful and the fish was very fresh. The ambiance is also very calm, it is not too loud, you are able to talk comfortably. read more

Sushi Time - A customer spicy tuna roll with REAL wasabi and ginger. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Better than Nobu. Hands down best sushi in AZ and I've been here 11 years. It's fresh, authentic and delicious. Also fresh wasabi!! read more

Wow! What a great experience. First and last is that the service and staff were amazing. They were extremely friendly and helpful, providing great insights into the best ways to enjoy the dishes and fresh wasabi! So rare to find fresh wasabi. The curry bowl was flavorful and not oily. The meat and veggies were tender, and we loved the use of purple cabbage. The salmon sashimi was well portioned with fresh lemon slices plus the fresh wasabi and ginger. It made the salmon pop. The spicy scallop handroll was not heavy in sauce so you could taste the salmon. It was a perfect size and portion of rice to scallops. The special roll was very bright and fresh. With salmon, mango, jalapeno, and lemon. The wasabi and ginger added light spice. It was a party on the tastebuds. The restaurant was clean and well kept, back to the staff they just kept maxing us with their care and friendliness. The ice cream sandwich as a closing to the meal reminded us of childhood. If you want affordable, good quality sushi with friendly people, this is a place to visit! read more

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I don't know where to start! My teenager and I were craving sushi and we stumbled upon this small restaurant in Tempe. Decided to give it a try and so very glad we did. Service is amazing, Sunny recommended a few rolls I would have never ordered on my own and we were both very impressed. They also had fresh wasabi which is night and day from that powered garbage, she's right, I'll never go back! Excellent job, we will be back read more

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Went touristing today in town, came back to Tempe and our lunch was perfect. If you like fresh, delicious sushi, this should be your place. Small, not bougie, great staff, you can feel they care about their customers and the quality of their food. Great prices too read more

This place is a little gem. It's very cute and quaint inside. The ladies who are running it are just so sweet and friendly and I felt so welcomed. I started with the miso soup and had the red Mountain sushi roll. It was absolutely amazing! I will definitely be back to try more. read more

Ima fan. Place is always good. Super nice people and good service. It's a tiny restaurant with 6 tables and a dozen spots at the bar. Music is good too. We had a Philly roll the strange part was it didn't have cucumber but instead large chunks of salmon read more

Sushi Time - Red Mountain chef special that orange is mango - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Nice gem in the neighborhood- excellent sushi, homemade wasabi and really fresh ginger. Rolls were creative and yummy.

Such amazing service and wonderful sushi! We genuinely cannot wait to come back again!

I usually really like coming to Sushi Time, which is why this experience was so disappointing. My boyfriend, his dad, and I came in tonight and ordered what we always get -- two orders of gyoza and two California rolls. We come here pretty often, and it's usually around $35, and we always leave a good tip (around $10) because the service is normally great. It's a small place with just a couple of staff, so we've always appreciated the vibe. But this time, the bill was completely off. We were charged for things we didn't order, including: *A full sashimi plate instead of the half that was actually ordered *A "fancy wasabi" that nobody asked for *FOUR orders of gyoza when we only ordered two The total came out to over $90, which immediately didn't make sense. When we questioned it, the server seemed nervous and at first wasn't even trying to fix it properly -- instead offering a credit for next time rather than correcting the bill. She eventually gave $20 cash back, but still charged $92, which didn't even fully fix the overcharge.I understand small places can make mistakes, but the way this was handled ruined the experience for me. As a regular customer who comes in often and tips well, this felt really unfair. Unfortunately, this completely ruined my experience with this place, and I won't be coming back read more

I've been coming here regularly and the same staff is always there the server even knows my usual order by heart. That's why this experience was so disappointing. I came in with family and ordered my usual (2 California rolls and 2 gyoza). The food was just okay this time noticeably not as good as it normally is. The real issue was the bill. The server took my card without showing me the check first, then charged me $92. When I asked for an itemized receipt, I found multiple things added that we never ordered: extra gyoza, a full sashimi plate instead of half, "fancy" wasabi we didn't ask for, and other overcharges. When I pointed it out, she got visibly nervous and couldn't explain it. She only offered $20 back, which didn't even cover the incorrect charges, and refused to fix it further. I've always trusted this place, especially since they know me and my order, but this felt really off. Being charged for things we didn't order and not being shown the bill upfront is a serious issue. I won't be coming back after this and wouldn't recommend anyone else coming here. read more

Sushi Time - $92 charge - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Wow. Prices have gone up and quality seems down. Bumping to 3 stars because the owner is always so nice! The basic spicy tuna roll is now $10 - and covered in sauce, ugh- and the avocado roll is $8. This is a significant price jump and much higher than other sushi restaurants. I get that everything is expensive and it's tough to keep fresh fish but I don't think charging 30-50% more than other, more popular restaurants is going to be successful. Rice was dry, avocado was scarce. This is $18 pre-tax, $22 after tax and tip for takeout. read more

Sushi Time - Small spicy tuna roll now comes covered in sauce. $10 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Delicious!! Refreshing rolls and very kind staff!! We are their new biggest fans!! Order the twice good! read more

Sushi Time - Twice Good Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I like the the food and atmosphere in the place. I came with my mother for her birthday and the owner is too notch with the service! I also had my first sake bomber amazing read more

Sushi Time - Fever roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

The absolute best service I've ever experienced. Sunny is truly one of a kind. Her staff and herself provide true genuine hospitality that is worth coming back for. The sushi is excellent and fresh with great flavors!! 10/10 read more

Sushi Time is the epitome of a mom and pop restaurant! On the Tuesday night we dined in, there was only one family of 6, and they knew the owner well, discussing family members like old friends. We had the Shrimp Las Vegas and Red Mountain roll (their specialty). The rolls were a good size, with good portions of tuna, and the RM was plated beautifully. The jalapeno and mango combo reaaallly works and is super fresh! Good roll but a bit steep at $18.. Service was prompt by the owner and she checked on us throughout our meal, offering suggestions on picking up the massive RM roll (by the side, not the top) and trying fresh ginger with the tuna. After the two rolls and sake, the total was $40 so definitely a higher price point than most sushi restaurants. Definitely consider Sushi Time as a treat! read more

Sushi Time - Speciality roll: Red Mountain - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Love this little gem. Fresh sushi! Chill atmosphere. After dinner aperitif is always a little surprise, today it's probiotics! Genius read more

Sushi Time - Red Mountain in all its glory - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Sushi Time is an awesome place. Sonny knows her stuff and recommends great food. Follow her advice. Try many things you won't be disappointed. It's small, quiet, peaceful and awesome. read more

This is without a doubt the worst sushi I have ever had We paid $20 for a "ramen special" Which consists of a small poorly made California roll and literally $1 top ramen!!! with 0 toppings ! no wonder why they didn't put a price on the menu We ordered an overpriced Philly roll the roll was size of a quarter, falling apart, the salmon tasted fishy and was oddly textured Even the water here is inedible This place is extremely overpriced for mediocre ingredients genuinely feel like we were ripped, this was hands down the worst sushi experience I have ever had read more

This place had great food and great service. I usually get more basic sushi rolls, but this one was unique with mango jalapeño and lemon. What a delicious taste. I definitely will be coming back here on my next work trip read more

Sushi Time - Salmon, lemon, mango jalapeño - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Sushi Time was a quaint little sushi spot we checked out before attending a nearby comedy show. the place was pretty quiet with only a couple of other guests coming in after we were about halfway done with our meal. the staff were very nice and made some great recommendations on not just menu items but even the best condiments and accompaniments to maximize the flavor. Our server even got my first roll set up for me - which was both surprising and cool! Not sure if I would drive to enjoy but if in the mood for sushi and in the area I would likely return. Shrimp tempura and spicy tuna were probably my favorites! read more

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I have been wanting to find a sushi place near home and I think I've find a regular spot! The service was very fast and the waitress gave great suggestions. My son is 12. Ramen and California rolls are about as adventurous as he gets. The ramen, although basic, was more than perfect for him. He really won't eat all of the add ins that some other places do. I had the twice good and salmon time and really enjoyed both. 100% will be back. It's relaxed inside, you can have a nice conversation without yelling over loud music. read more

Sushi Time - Salmon time - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

A small cozy sushi spot in Tempe that has lots of choices for sushi and more. I've been here 3 times and each time I've enjoyed what I ate. My favorite is the Las Vegas roll. Their service is also really good as they make sure you have water filled and are looking your sushi selection. Also, they'll help new people to sushi and how to eat it with the right amount of wasabi and ginger or whatever is needed. read more

The workers here are extremely kind and the food is always yummy and fresh! We always get a treat here after we eat and the owner always remembers my family :). Every dish I've tried has been amazing. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. read more

The people here were so kind, the sushi was good, the restaurant was very clean, and the ambiance was nice! I walked in and ordered an avocado roll and a cucumber roll to go. They have reserved spots at the counter that you can sit at while you wait for your to go order. I enjoyed the music while I waited, and service was quick. I would come here again! read more

Sushi Time - Cucumber roll (on top) and avocado roll (on bottom) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

The service was amazing and sushi top quality!Had a great date night with my boyfriend. Definitely will be back again!!

This little mom and pop joint is a Tempe gem. The seafood tasted fresh and our waitress made sure to give us some good recommendations for our next lunch outing. Seating is limited and we were warned that it can get very busy during lunch hours, but they also offer take out as an alternative. Definitely coming back again! read more

Sushi Time - Eel nigiri and salmon nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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First let me tell you a story about a "local" sushi restaurant that is owned by this cute Asian couple. The chef is the husband & the server is the wife. They have owned this restaurant for many many moons. I was truly impressed with customer service & the willingness of the chef to make specialty rolls. I asked him to make a "surprise" roll that's not on the menu.....boy did that old chef deliver! He made me the best albacore sushi roll I've ever had! The wife was super attentive to customers & knew the perfect time when to ask if we needed anything. The prices were very reasonable and portions are perfect. I truly truly like this place & it's an actual "local" sushi restaurant. I recommend this place but if you want to experience it in full come during non-peak hours. read more

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First time here, and I was hoping for authentic Japanese food, so I ordered the beef rice. Unfortunately, it was one of the worst meals I've ever had. There were only a few small pieces of beef mixed with cabbage and carrots, simply placed over rice with a sweet sauce. The ingredients didn't seem well-cooked, and the flavor was disappointing. For $13--actually $16 with tax and tip--it felt like a complete waste. Definitely won't be coming back. read more

confusing menu, slow service, overpriced so called sushi maybe ok for arizona, but small portions of tasteless fish isn't sushi read more

Do not miss this gem - very fresh and tasty sushi creations. Don't forget to try the fresh wasabi. Wonder customer service- everyone makes you feel like family! read more

Food was delicious and the service was great! They were kind and friendly. We received our rolls quickly and overall cute restaurant. Great place to eat in Tempe. read more

I have been eating here for over 4 years and I could not say enough great things about this place. The service is so friendly and they make the best recommendations if you can't decide what to order. My favorite apps include: gyoza, crab Rangoon, jalapeño poppers, & miso soup. My favorite rolls are the salmon time, red mountain, and Las Vegas. They also have a great combo for dine in! I normally do carry out, but I've also eaten here several times. It's such a cozy atmosphere - they have a counter with stools to sit at, along with 6-7 other tables. Parking is easy, too! Very chill environment. Story time! A few weeks ago after I picked up my order, I was tired and forgot I left my bag on top of my car and drove away. About 1/4 block down Baseline, I see my bag fly off my roof and land in the street I was so upset - but I had to turn around to see if it could be salvaged! So I went back and parked on a side street, raced to the lane where my food landed - it was untouched! But there was a group of cars headed my way and I was motioning with my arms for them to drive around to save my sushi Unhinged? Absolutely! But 3 cars drive around and the 4th truck drove OVER it but cleared it due to its height. IT WAS SAFE! I dashed out and grabbed the bag and drove home. I pulled out the container when I got home - was it a sushi bowl now? Yes. But it was still delicious!! SO GREAT I HAD TO SAVE IT I've attached two photos: what the sushi "bowl" looked like after the rescue and what it normally looks like (Red mountain). read more

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This is the best sushi in Arizona! This is not only because of the delicious and beautifully plated sushi, or the cozy and adorable atmosphere, but also because of the outstanding, warm service we have received here each time we've come. This is a small restaurant with limited seating, I would call ahead to make a reservation during peak hours. Even then when they are busy, the owner, who is also the server, really takes the time to guide you through your meal. She offered us fresh wasabi with our plates and taught us how to enhance our experience with ginger, the fresh wasabi, and thinly sliced lemon. What a difference! Soy sauce is incomparable! She remembered us from the last time we came over a year ago, and brought out special desserts for our anniversary. We only wish we could make it this way more often! Thank you! read more

I love this place. The great food and service is a given. The friendliness of the staff is superb. They take the time to show you how to optimize your eating pleasure. They even got my stubborn teenage daughter not only to try sushi but to like it. If you want a great dining experience give sushi time a try you will not be disappointed. read more

Nice quiet atmosphere, super tasty sushi roll and helpful friendly host providing suggestions on how to enjoy the roll more with natural wasabi. read more

We come here often because the owner is so good to us and our kids! They always remember what we want to order and they spoil our kids. It feels like going to your family's place for dinner and they are so welcoming! We absolutely love Sunny and Mimi makes the best sushi! Our favorite roll is the twice good. It's one of the best rolls I probably ever had in all of Arizona! We live the atmosphere of the place and it's always clean and very relaxing. I highly recommend checking this place out! I'd give it a ten star if it was possible. read more

The service is what makes this place stand out. The wonderful ladies working here make the place cozy and inviting. The food is also fresh and very well done. read more

Let me tell you how impressed I am with the beautiful people at this restaurant! I arranged to meet a friend at 2 and was horribly delayed. They close at 3, so when it was 2:45, my friend was the only one in the restaurant and she asked if they preferred that we move to a different venue so they could close. They insisted that I take my time and they would wait for me. And then provided exemplary service, including instruction on the way to create the perfect sushi bite and tips for better use of chopsticks. My friend said they provided the same level of service for her. They allowed us to visit and take our time while they enjoyed their meal and prepared for dinner service. The food was darn good - I had a spicy tuna roll with salmon on the outside, and a bowl of chicken yakisoba. My friend had a different spicy tuna roll, the wonton soup and veggie egg rolls. Everything was very tasty. I recommend them most highly! read more