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Ugly Tuna Sushi

4.4 (521 reviews)
ModerateSushi Bars
Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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Saba roll, phoenix roll and surprise roll
Christina N.

This place has the best rolls in town. The fish is incredibly fresh, the flavors are amazing, and the prices are very reasonable. The rolls we got are Saba roll, phoenix roll and surprise roll

David L.

Saw this location through a search and tried it out. We went for lunch. Not to crowded on a weekday. We were seated right away. My wife got a bento box with pork. It was good. I got the Chirashi sushi. The sushi was fresh and I liked I liked it. Important to have fresh fish. I would come here again.

Specials
Lexi M.

This is a tradition for the work team to come here when we are all in the surprise AZ area. The octopus salad here is always amazing and is a must try! Their make rolls are always delicious, but always check their specials. They create special rolls every week that pack a ton of flavor. They have alcoholic beverages, a great menu and delicious food. What more can you ask for?

Keira

The food was spectacular and so good, our server was Naomi and she was so sweet and kept checking on us! The place was great, super clean and it had music playing in the background. Overall, the restaurant was great and I recommend.

Beau B.

My team member suggested sushi, and upon googling on Yelp, we stumbled upon Ugly Tuna Sushi - because who wouldn't want to try a restaurant with a name that sounds like a dare? Luckily, it was close by, parking was a breeze, and the interior was, well, not exactly glamorous. We were seated faster than you can say 'sushi lover'. Our waitress was cute and friendly. We kicked things off with the soft-shell crab appetizer, and I went for the noodles with pork belly. The whole experience was a blast, and the service was spot on.

Phoenix roll
Corinna M.

My son had a competition in the area so we decided to check this place out instead of eating at a chain fast food place. Right when you enter, the staff is friendly and seated us right away. Typical booth seating or sushi bar options. We had a variety of items by doing the platter option and all the food was delicious. My sashimi tasted very fresh and they serve thick slices and a huge portion with each piece. Our server was very attentive and checked on us often for drink refills. She was so hospitable and sweet. I listened to her explaining the menu to the table next to us and she was so patient with all their questions so they could find the right thing to order. Great job!

Jenn T.

Been wanting to check out this place over a year and never got around to it.. Hubby and i finally went to check it out and Wow so glad we did!!! Restaurant wasn't busy a few customers here and there, noticed quite a few To Go Orders though! We were quickly greeted with a friendly smile and seated right away. Establishment was clean and tables were not sticky. We ordered a few rolls and shared a bowl of Udon and everything tasted perfectly Prices were reasonable and food was fresh!!! Definitely will be returning. Keep up the amazing service guys

Kid's Meal Bento Box
E O.

First time at this restaurant and was thoroughly impressed. You can tell that the fish is fresh and the quality has not been compromised. We tried the special- Hokkaido Scallop, which was AMAZING! We have never tried anything like it. Another favorite was the Uni & the Tuna Tataki Roll. Our kids loved their kid's meal bento box! Came in a cute box with a cover. Service was amazing, food was even better, the ambiance was very hip & we will definitely be back.

Toro and 21. Tuna Tataki Specialty Roll
Marcus A.

The best sushi in Surprise and the owner, Daniel and his entire team are awesome!! Such kind people!

Rachelle C.

Tried for lunch while in town visiting family. The restaurant was clean and the waitress was super nice and accommodating. We got the garlic edamame for an appetizer which was very good in garlic flavor. Then we split a few rolls for the meal. Pricing was decent per roll. I would def come back if in town again.

Chicken Teriyaki Bento
Glow S.

This place is really good! It's always a great place for sushi! This time I had the bento box my favorite is the spicy California roll and their chicken teriyaki

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Best sushi around! No other place I've tried even comes close. Everything was absolutely delicious and so fresh!

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11 months ago

Great food and great service. Can't wait to go back and try out more dishes! Has a great variety of rolls and appetizers.

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Great prices, great sushi, quick and friendly service, and good vibes- can't wait to come back!

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Great sushi. Service was polite and prompt. Don't pass this place up because it is really on point and authentic

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Excellent service and the fish is fresh tasting. They do a nice char on their teriyaki. This is one of our favorite places.

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Ask the Community - Ugly Tuna Sushi

Do you offer curbside pickup?

No, but u can walk in and pick up. I've done so twice. Masks are required as well as there is hand sanitizer by register when u pick up.

Do they have vegan options?

Cucumber salad, Edamame, Agedashi Tofu, Shishito Pepper, Vegetable Tempura, Green Salad, Acocado Mango Salad, Tofu Salad, Seaweed Salas. Many choices. Check the menu!

Any chance they have manatee steaks?

Yes, with black rhino sauce.

Are there any keto sushi options available other than just sashimi?

I think they have some rice free sushi rolls! If not, the chef is creative and would make one! He has for us in the past! 😁

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Real Thai & Sushi

Real Thai & Sushi

4.3
(125 reviews)
2.9 mi
$$

Visited Real thai & sushi 3 times within the past 30 days! Been eating Thai & sushi for years…read moremainly in the California area. Food here is consistent, fresh and authentic! Pleasantly surprised for Arizona. Ordered the chicken Pad Won Seen light soy sauce...my favorite thai dish and it was excellent here! Food came out piping hot made to order! Tried the sushi also which was fresh and had a great presentation! I stick with the more healthy and natural sushi and not so much the Americanized fried, heavy sugary sauces or imitation crab meat. My recommendation to the owner is as the restaurant and clientele grows is to expand the variety of rolls & consider adding "all you can eat sushi" option. Service was excellent from waitress Sara! She is so friendly, attentive and listens to any modifications or special requests you may have! Very pleasant and friendly to deal with. The Thai coconut ice cream is a must to try.....nice and creamy not to sweet but just right! Keep up the good service and quality food Real Thai & sushi and your business & customers will explode! Can't wait to go again----

I recently came here with my uncle to enjoy some sushi and Thai curry. In the west valley of…read morePhoenix in the City of Surprise, finding either of these food items is limited. This place seemed like our best bet. Since this time of year is busy in AZ with so many snowbirds, I booked a reservation through the online portal. It didn't end up being necessary. We were seated right away and never asked about our reservation. The restaurant is located in a strip mall. From the parking lot, it looks small and more like a fast food place, but it is actually looks double the size once you get inside. It has a nice sit-down ambience with new, clean, and somewhat rigid booths. Straight posture was definitely encouraged here in these upright seats. Although it does seem like a lot of people might order items to go, we were shielded from any traffic while eating. To start, we shared some sushi rolls. The spicy salmon was nice, but I really liked the sweetness of the unagi eel roll. They were a little sloppy in preparation, but this didn't impact the flavor. Each plate came with 8 pieces of sushi, some sliced ginger, and a small ball of wasabi. My uncle asked for an additional plate of wasabi and the server delivered it, but he commented on how they usually end up throwing it away because most people don't eat much of the green ball of fire. The table had a container of disposable chopsticks as well as two types of soy sauce. I was delighted to find the 50% less sodium variety with the green label. small plates with one paper napkin each were part of the setup. We had to ask our server for more napkins after my husband splatter soy sauce all over himself. The server brought just two more. It really wasn't enough to fix the 101-dalmatian spots he had acquired from the black soy splattered all over his white jacket. We also ordered curry. My uncle indulged in the pumpkin curry with shrimp. The bowl was massive - much bigger than mine. I had the red curry with tofu. It was beautifully presented with perfectly formed cubes of extra firm tofu lined up in the yellow soup. There was also bright red strips of bell pepper adding a pop of contrasting color. Unfortunately it didn't seem like my curry was well blended. It was as if they added cold coconut milk to a hot pan and it possibly heated up too fast causing it to separate and slightly curdle. Despite this, it still tasted good. I did have some trouble with the large size of tofu and the length of the bell pepper strips. I wish both had been just a tad bit smaller to fit in my mouth. I only had a spoon, so cutting the pieces wasn't an option. To go, I ordered the spicy green beans with shrimp to take home to my mom. She enjoyed two meals out of it. The shrimp was large and plump. Plus there was no shell or tail to pull off making it much easier and more pleasant to eat. Our bill came out to just over $100 with iced tea and sake added to the above. It seemed reasonable for the five plates we ordered. We had come during happy hour where certain items are a dollar cheaper, but I don't think we ended up ordering off that discounted menu. All and all, it was a decent meal and experience. I might come back here because of the convenient location and the availability of both sushi and Thai curry on the menu.

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Inside fish tank
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Harumi Sushi & Sake - Peoria

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4.5
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We decided to finally try out this restaurant for some sushi & left saying how amazing everything…read morewas! This restaurant is located in a strip mall attached to some other great spots! The restaurant itself is definitely on the smaller side but they also have outdoor dining as an option. This is what one would call a hidden gem because we were definitely not disappointed as we were walking away. Once you sit down you'll realize that this is a restaurant where you're having several random servers taking care of you. So once we finally decided on our choices everything came out fairly quickly even with there being a half full restaurant. We started with some pork gyozas which is one of my husband's favorites & he was happily pleased... they were very fresh. We also had some of the tempura shrimp & onion which were both perfectly cooked without being greasy. As for the sushi we went with the shrimp tempura roll which was some of the best, the rice was cooked perfect plus everything was balanced just right. Then we also had the spider roll which I just loved because I love soft shell crab... OMG with the avocado & cream cheese, there were zero complaints on my end! Overall everything that we chose was so delicious that we've since been back to grab take away from here when we're craving some fresh sushi!

Stopped in with friends to try it for my first time. I got…read moreone of the deep fried rolls. Sadly my roll tasted like funnel cake and had a weird sweet taste to it. When we entered the establishment it smelt like funnel cake as well so not sure lol. Everyone else enjoyed their rolls and they have been before. May stop in the future to give it another shot and try something different. Waiter was nice and quick though :)

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Inside bar
Wasabi and ginger
Wasabi and ginger
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