I recently had dinner at Kuka Sushi & Izakaya and was immediately impressed by the modern, chic…read moreambience. The space feels stylish and contemporary, with a sleek atmosphere that makes it perfect for both a casual dinner and a special night out. The menu is truly avant-garde! Creative, innovative, and full of intriguing options. That said, I have to admit I felt a little overwhelmed at first and wasn't sure what to order because everything sounded so interesting. In the end, I chose the Omakase Dinner "Buzz," and I absolutely loved the concept. It includes miso soup, 9 pieces of nigiri, a mini poke, and a 5-piece roll -- such a fantastic idea if you're undecided and want to try a bit of everything! I think it's a splendid option, especially for first-timers or anyone who wants a complete tasting experience without having to choose individual items. If I could change one small thing, it would be the roll selection. I wish there were an option to choose from the specialty rolls instead of only the basic ones. That extra flexibility would make the experience even better. Overall, the quality of the food was very good, and the overall experience was enjoyable. It's definitely a place worth visiting, and I'll certainly be back to try the curry and ramen next time!

Made a reservation for 7pm on a Friday night. The location is kind of hard to get to if you've…read morenever been before. Our uber dropped us off in the back of an apartment building and we walked a short distance to the restaurant. The restaurant is very loud, we were sat at a high top table and it was kind of awkward being elevated in the middle of the restaurant with lights beaming directly on you. Ordered a bottle of Sauvignon blanc. It was nice that it arrived in an ice bucket, but was disappointed by the stemless glasses. The service was extremely slow. Had to ask for soy sauce, wasabi and ginger. When someone that was not our server gave it to us, it was basically empty. The sushi was just alright. For the price I would've rather gone somewhere nicer. My roommate and friend did not like their rolls at all (avocado roll and spicy salmon) the spicy tuna was good, pretty hard to mess that up. I would not get the soft shell crab roll again, the roll was big and falling apart immediately. Nobody in our party of 7 finished the food they ordered. Overall not great service or sushi, I wouldn't come back here.

I may not be able to eat sushi anywhere else after this!…read more I came for the Restaurant Week lunch deal and am so glad I finally made it here. Everything from service to ambiance to food was excellent. And I love that they brought lunch service back to this location! Friday, Saturday, Sunday only and still make a reservation! It was busy! I wanted something fun to drink but non-alcoholic, so the bartender stopped by to help me decide. I got the Miso Sour and it was so good! This had a nice balance of flavors. I started with the Hamachi Crudo which has grapefruit ponzu, lemon mayo, Serrano pepper, and thin cucumber slices. This was so good! Refreshing with just the right amount of spice. Next I enjoyed chopped salad and miso. The salad was very fresh and had a variety of goodies including edamame, purple cabbage, and avocado. The miso is so good!! It was delicate and yet so flavorful. I chose the Yuzu tuna roll option which has spicy tuna and avocado inside, with big eye tuna on top, garnished with micro cilantro, red onion, and yuzu. This was so good! I also thought their ginger stood out - I would bet they make this in house. I can see why this always has such great reviews!

Great yelp reviews, interesting menu, So decided to…read morecelebrate Anniversary meal here. Made reservation, and was seated upon arrival. The decor is pleasant & minimalist. Seating was adequate, but not great. I am of jumbo size, though my wife is not. Table was barely big enough for me to get comfy at. Chair was barely ok. We had perused the menu before arriving so knew what we would order. Cocktails were excellent! Shimogamo roll..excellent! Crispy truffle crab , unimpressed. slivers of shredded crab on top of a tiny toast square. $ 23 Tempura udon bowl, very good. Came with 2 delicious large tempura shrimp. Chirashi bowl. Very nice assortment of super fresh quality sashimi, over perfect rice. The hit of the meal was the Saikyo miso black cod. We agreed, this was the most scrumptious piece of fish we had ever eaten. PERFECTLY cooked, buttery and luscious. Service was good, unpretentious, though final tab was on the high side. Food and drinks were outstanding, service good, atmosphere Japanese austere & pleasant. We enjoyed the meal, and compliment the chefs!

I been coming to this restaurant for a long time everything is so fresh made to order this is my…read morefavorite restaurant here in Mesa. This is my spot to come and eat and chill service can be a bit slow for some people but this is not fas food is quality food so it might take a little. I don't have nothing bad to say about this place I love it.

It's been a bit since we trekked here. Just got back from Seattle. Had some sushi there at a very…read morehighly rated -(4.6. Lots of reviews) place. Was very mediocre and disappointing. So was super excited to have date night here and as always it did NOT disappoint. Shishito peppers. Hands down, the best thing behave ever had. I don't know what they do different. But they do it consistently and very well. I could eat these alone and feel happy. We are on a yellowtail kick. We asked the amazing and attentive waitress to as yellowtail choices she recommended. We tried them all. They were fantastic. Best. Sushi. Ever. Haven't had better in Cali. Or Seattle. It's.... Ya. Icho Izakaya as the overall champ. Our waitress is such a sweet spirit, she checked in frequently. I wish I had gotten her name. My wife and I both talked afterwards about how she pleasant and sweet spirited she was, super helpful and knowledgeable. She was outstanding! I will say, the master chef is busy. Lots of orders come in. And he rotates them so everyone gets part of their order. Be patient. Enjoy your company. Catch up. Slow down. It's so worth it. And as am I am writing this, my wife texts me again. "That sushi was so delicious". Shes right. It was.

Popped into this place for our last meal before leaving AZ and it did not disappoint! We were the…read morefirst people in. When we walked in it had a very fishy smell, so it kind of made us second guess our choice. But we went for it anyhow. The greeter/server was very pleasant and sat us. It was very clean inside with ample space between seat. We browsed through the menu and started with our usual edamame and pot stickers. The edamame was salted well throughout where a lot of places just put the salt on top only. We ordered a couple varieties of sake which were both good. Out of all of the things we ordered the karange skewer was just a little more oily than were use to, but still good. The spicy salmon roll had really great flavor and the lollipop roll was probably one of the better versions that we have had. The musubi was giant to say the least, it was good, but offered a bit too much rice. Overall the food and service was great and we were very happy that we ended up here!

Awesome late night spot, for decent quality Japanese eats, and in the Tempe-Scottsdale area. Zu…read moreIzakaya was a solid post-study dinner spot when I was a student, and this time it definitely held up! We were nearby for a show, and decided to stop in on a Wednesday evening for a late dinner with some friends. They have a good happy hour menu, and my friends ordered off there, but I was craving sushi so I got the nigiri omakase. It came with miso soup, which I enjoyed, definitely hard to go wrong there. The sushi itself was decent, nothing crazy, but definitely better than grocery store quality. The tuna and salmon pieces were a little fishy, maybe not the freshest, but it was also quite late (~10pm) so I wasn't expecting too much. Beautifully presented, and the cuts were quite large which was nice! The food came out pretty fast, and the service was pleasant. The restaurant vibes are pretty dark, and moody. The bathroom was kind of scary personally, super dark and a little messy, so I decided to wait till I got home. Overall, a solid experience, and definitely a good choice if I am in the area.

Excellent food! I visited with my wife on a Friday night due to my daughter's recommendation. She…read moremade a good one! The food was tasty! We loved the decor in the restaurant. It's right on Mill, so no complaints here. The service was quick and friendly! We'll be back!

Food arrived quickly, but that made it clear they definitely aren't making anything to order. The…read moreTakoyaki was cold in the middle and the fried chicken was barely warm and too salty. The eel at least came to us hot and my friend seemed happy with it. Sushi didn't seem fresh and food was over salted. No thanks.

Food was absolutely delicious I had the Tonkotsu ramen. Music was so great and hype. Came here with…read morefriends and the server was nice.

Only had edamame and ramen but the spicy edamame was one of the best I've had. The ramen was good…read moreas well, I've had more flavor but overall it was good and I'd cook back again. Next time can't wait to try other things

I came to this restaurant after spending all day at the hospital across the street for my daughter…read moreso I was hungry and emotionally drained. When I walked in, I was promptly directed to where I should go so I could place a takeout order. The genuine courtesy of the staff here was just what I needed after a long day. Lots of great options for sushi but ramen sounded amazing on a chilly winter day. I ordered a couple options and requested for the toppings to be separated so my picky eater could pick out what she didn't like. The food was out promptly and packaged with such care. Once I got it back to my daughter's hospital room, we were able to feast on the best meal we had all day. I will definitely be coming back to this place again and I am grateful for their kindness just when I needed it. Highly recommend!

Wow, I love this spot. The inside was clean and inviting, with plenty of seating and shades that…read moremade it feel a little more intimate. Our server was attentive, happy hour was good and everything came out quickly. The cucumber salad was super refreshing and gyoza were yummy with a delicious sauce. We ordered sake bombs, and I absolutely love that they serve them with frosty chilled glasses. We tried two different ramen bowls and both were packed with flavor. The spice levels felt pretty accurate, the eggs were cooked perfectly, the meat was tender, and the noodles had a great texture. Each bowl had its own flavor profile, but both were equally delicious. We also tried the takoyaki (octopus balls). I was already getting full, so I wasn't as excited about them, but my boyfriend described them as a BBQ pancake bite. Overall, this is a great spot for ramen. I did notice the music was all girl bands and no boy bands. Clean restaurant, good service, flavorful food, and a fun atmosphere. I'd definitely come back.

Went after seeing a movie at az mills. Rarely on that side of town so wanted to check this off the…read morebookmark list. It didn't disappoint. Greeted upon entry and seated right away. The place is narrow and long with bar seating to view kitchen. We started with the potstickers and they were very well cooked and full of flavor. Then came our ramens. Both had a terrific broth base. My extra spicy was a 6.5/10 on spice so it just looks like lava but is totally edible. My wife's spicy miso was terrific and I'd totally go that way next time. This spot is up there in places I'd recommend for ramen in phoenix.

Tampopo is good, so consistent and always worth it…read more Plus, they take extra care to package everything in to go orders perfectly so it doesn't leak.

Owen was a great server! The food was amazing and Owen was very attentive. The drinks are also…read moregreat!

I love that Blue Sushi Sake Grill has an extensive vegan menu and many of the options were on the…read moreHappy Hour menu! The Cowgirl was definitely the most unique and delicious, as it tasted like eating a hamburger (a vegan one, of course). It may have been the pickle vegan tempura which reminded me of a burger, and it was so good! I also had the vegan Hot Popper, which really reminded me of a stuffed pepper with cream cheese! The Spicy Kaluna Crunch had a crispy outside with savory, plant based tuna in the inside. Another winner! Aside from the amazing food, the service was friendly, timely, and the decor was beautiful! What a great experience!

Located inside the Asian market, this spot is a quick and affordable way to enjoy Japanese cuisine…read more The cashier was friendly, and the food was prepared quickly. The ramen had great flavor, and I really enjoyed the roasted garlic. The noodles were perfectly cooked--bouncy and satisfying--and the broth was smooth and rich. While it wasn't spicy enough for my personal taste, it definitely didn't lack flavor. There's plenty of seating available, making it a comfortable place to sit down and enjoy a meal before or after shopping.

Got Poke Bowl, Sashimi Salad, and Pork Katsu Bento. Shocked and delighted. Beautifully plated,…read moreespecially for food court food! The poke bowl? I challenge anyone to find a better one anywhere in the valley. This poke bowl had a delicate sesame oil dressing and the fish pieces were huge and high quality. Sashimi salad was delicious in its own right. Katsu bento was fried perfectly and sauce was on point. Service was fast, friendly, and courteous. The staff even came to the kitchen window to tell us to enjoy our food -- how wonderful is that! Peaceful food court, but may not be for too long if people find out about these hidden gems here. Will come again soon to try to curries and the other food court neighbors here at Asiana Market!