Ume

We have been here twice in a few weeks because this is our new favorite Sushi restaurant…read more The restaurant is clean and has a simple style. The staff are very friendly. The amount of sushi you get compared to cost makes it very affordable. The plating is amazing as you can see in the photos. We opted for the combos which come with several pieces of sushi and some come with sashimi as well and rolls. The cuts of sushi were large and fresh. There was wasabi and ginger if you enjoy those. The rolls were creative and delicious. Our favorite was Ni Bistro roll followed by the Emerald. The sushi"wich" was very creative and looked like a sandwich. The Ni Bistro was full of flavor and had a lot of pieces. Overall, we highly recommend this new find on the Northwest side!

Good sushi spot! The food was really good. I ordered a Philadelphia roll, a Las Vegas roll, and…read moresome cheese wontons. Everything was tasty and the inside was clean and welcoming. The service was spot on. Very friendly, attentive, and quick. I do wish they offered smaller plates on their menu because I also wanted to try the orange chicken but I'll have to come back another time for that. Overall, I had a great experience and look forward to eating here again. Definitely give this place a try!

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Kickboxer roll (middle roll)

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A former Pizza Hut?

Asian Spice

4.5(517 reviews)

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Very small place but very good Chinese, canto style food. Surprisingly legit and good…read more The place is small. Most people just order to go as there are limited seats available. Hot and sour soup - good Eggroll - complimentary and good Garlic eggplant - yummy General Tso's chicken- tender chicken, golden fried to perfection. Mapo Tofu - delicious Beef chow fun - authentic. Good wok hei (wok fire) as those canto called it. Mongolian beef - very good

We love Asian Spice and order takeout from here 3-4 times a month. As a family that needs…read moregluten-free options, it's one of our go-to spots because there are actually several things on the menu we can enjoy. My personal favorite is the chicken chow mein. I order it almost every time and it never disappoints. The food is consistently good, the portions are generous, and our orders are always ready when expected. Definitely one of our favorite takeout places in Tucson.

Moo Goo Gai Pan Lunch Special

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Beef Ho-Fun

OBON Sushi Bar Ramen

3.9(1.1k reviews)

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Delicious! Ramen is outstanding. Their Black Tea Old Fashioned is outstanding. Enjoyed the…read moresashimi and other appetizers. Good service. A nice stop! Just too expensive. So going during Happy Hour helps. That is the only time I will go.

Finally visited after a year of it being on my radar and, dare I say, this is a top contender for…read morebest sushi in Tucson in my opinion. The menu seems a bit more fusion than traditional but a good balance of pushing boundaries without trying too hard. We made a reservation for lunch on a Sunday but were only one of three parties. The ambiance inside is cute and cozy and I'm sure the patio is nice during the cooler months. We ordered quite a bit but our favorites definitely were the pork belly appetizer, the hafu roll, and the neo-genesis roll. I'd love to come back and try their ramen.

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Popovers is Amazing. The best things is that you don't have to go all the way to the mission to get…read morea great Indian taco. The fry bread is soft and fluffy and they have the most amazing green chili. Great staff, very friendly and amazing food. If there is any downfall at all it would be that since this is a food bus, it would be awesome to see them "pop"up in different parts of town. I travel all the way from Oro valley to get this amazing fry bread.

Incredible food reasonably priced. The owner was very friendly & helpful & the service was…read morewonderful. It was a delightful surprise! We weren't expecting such a great experience! We'd definitely be regulars if we lived closer.

Indian Fry Bread Christmas Taco.

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Terisushi

4.0(8 reviews)

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I used to only order delivery here and decided to try them out in person. I would consider…read moreTerisushi as Mexican Japanese fusion. They don't only serve sushi or teriyaki either. The menu appetizers include gyoza, edamame, but they also serve Mexican torito--which is a chili pepper stuffed with cream cheese & shrimp then deep fried. I was really looking forward to it but unfortunately the ones I got served were still frozen inside. Unfortunate as the outside coating was perfectly fried and not too oily but I guess that's why it didn't really get cooked the whole way. Now, you'd think I would've left after the not-so-great apps, but def had to stay for the entrees. What's great about this place is really their donburi bowls, specifically, the unagi donburi bowl. Has just enough unagi, maybe a little too much rice but never the less, a really great sauce to tie it together. They've got a slew of fried sushi rolls but I've never really been a fan of those. They also have "teppan" meals which are dishes with your choice of protein served with rice on the side. They also do have nigiri and baked rolls as well. Inside the restaurant, I really liked the fake grass wall with their sign on it and the server was very nice. I would have given them a higher rating but the uncooked torito kinda did turn me off. Definitely would still go to this place and/or order delivery as long as it's the teri/sushi type dishes not the torito. Overall, Terisushi is one of the better Mexican sushi places in town.

Wanted some sushi and saw that Google had good reviews for this place so we decided to drop in…read more It's located off a busy street and parking is tight and only one way entry. Wasn't busy at all so we were seated and able to order quite quickly. We ordered the caterpillar and especial rolls. Each came with miso soup. Their three TVs in close proximity kept us entertained while we waited. Our server was also attentive of us. Everything was delicious. I liked how they had the extra sides on the plates that I wouldn't see at other traditional sushi restaurants; scallions, jalapeños, and krab. The especial pieces were about 2.5 times the size of normal rolls as well. Definitely recommend this place.

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Strawberry cream puff

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Ikkyu

4.3(696 reviews)

14.1 mi

I was here once when friend picked up a large take-out order, and she said it was her family's "go…read moreto" when they wanted fresh, easy, Asian food. I had to try it and the ramen and gyoza made me an instant fan. I told my neighbor about Ikkyu and she went that night. An affordable and delicious treat.

The tonkotsu ramen and gyoza were good. The California roll was like an avacado roll with barely…read moreany crab! They probably could use a fifth of the avacado and it would be so much better. There is no cucumber in the California roll which maybe that's just local to the area, but I've never had a California roll without cucumber. It wasn't bad, it's just completely overpowered by avocado. The outside seating is nice and the interior has good seating too. Outside seating has a hose with several water mists! There are no menus inside, so make sure you take a look on the window menus before you go inside. Service was fast, you get a pager when your food is ready and pick it up at the counter. Overall good experience just a bit lacking in the California roll. Tonkatsu ramen: 7/10 Gyoza: 6.5/10 California roll: 6/10

Spicy Tuna Don volcano style

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Spicy tuna roll (ate 1 piece before taking picture!) - great

Grain River Asian Bistro

4.1(244 reviews)

23.2 mi

Came back for lunch, and this time I ordered the bahn mi sandwich (pork belly), and my wife had the…read morepad thai (very orange!!) My bahn mi sandwich was excellent. You must have a good baguette for this sandwich and I thought theirs was quite good. The amount of pork belly on the sandwich was exceptional - very generous portion and it was delicious. My wife's pad thai was good, not great. She thought if could have used more flavor and spices. Wonderful lunch, we will return for more!

Grain River Asian Bistro just blew every Vietnamese spot in the area out of the water. This place…read moreis the real deal--authentic, amazing, and honestly my new go-to when I'm craving something cozy and flavorful. The service was warm and attentive, and the pho... listen. It might just be the best pho in Tucson. The broth is rich, aromatic, and layered in a way that only true Vietnamese cooking can deliver. I also love how many veggie-forward options they offer, making it super easy to dine here no matter your preferences. And the desserts? They carry several traditional Vietnamese sweets you rarely find in the States anymore--such a special treat and a total standout. If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese cuisine that actually hits, Grain River is it. A must-try.

Peanut laden pad thai

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Candied walnut with breaded shrimp and vegetables

Taqueria Outlaw

4.4(108 reviews)

83.6 mi

We were recommended this place when we checked in at our hotel (ElDorado- check their review bc…read morealso was amazing). OMG! Now I'll start by saying that this is not a traditional Mexican taqueria; is more like a fusion inspired place. Our server was very nice and I'm sad I don't remember her name! She recommended the strawberry basil and the spicy pineapple margaritas. 10/10 for both. Enough alcohol and the flavor was great and not painful spicy just a good hint. We ordered the chips with the salsa sampler (guajillo, red and green) and I could have just eaten those for dinner and would have been set! I order the fish tacos and hubby order the carnitas and immediately yes! Both come w 2 tacos each ( my only complaint is I wish it was 3). Fish tacos had a decent portion of fish and the carnitas were bursting with meat. The pork reminded me of cochinita pibil as it had a hint of sweetness in the best way. Last thing- let's address the bean situation. It says on their menu that they are red beans with a Southerb style and is true and I'm here for it! As a Puerto Rican I prefer my beans to be flavorful on their own and their beans are! So if you are looking for a more refrito type mild flavor beans these are not it... but you are missing out! Will be back for sure!

Great place! Small and lively with a pretty large set of options…read more We got chips, salsa and guacamole. All of this was good but the chips themselves really stood out. I'm not sure what they do differently but they're delicious! The tacos all come in sets of 2, not mix and match. Everyone in our group got tacos and everyone was happy and agreed they were quite large and had a lot of filling. I got the Korean pork belly tacos and these were really good! That said, next time I'd try to get someone to split 2 kinds with me as 2 of the pork belly tacos was pretty heavy.

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Glazed Pork Belly Tacos w/ Micro Greens & Pineapple and a Mexican Pizza

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Okiroki Sushi Terraza Bar

1.9(43 reviews)

53.6 mi

*Dined 10/17/23 Pics show...stale basically inedible "sushi"…read moreas the rice was stale and "meat" was far from fresh & questionable. Service was slow as was the resturaunt, so I wasn't sure why they weren't as attentive. I spoke Spanish and after the failed "sushi" I ordered chicken wings fried hard (dry) and they were "decent" along with the fried spring rolls. If you want sushi...go elsewhere!! They are decent for wings & egg rolls. Aside from that....dine at your own risk! (There's a Panda Express across the road if you need a super quick Asian foodie fix).

Rice dry. Rolls were not great. Had rainbow roll and didn't seem fresh. Had to keep asking for…read morewasabi. Weird soy sauce. Wings ok but over fried. I'm from Phoenix and won't be returning. Needs to up their game. Service was good.

Crispy Spring rolls (only thing that was good)

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La Bella China Restaurant

3.9(130 reviews)

6.5 mi

Here are the pics! The spicy chicken or spicy brisket with rice noodles are best in town. The…read morearomatic spices are out of this world. If you like plain food this could be a bit much or convert you to appreciate complex flavors. The chicken fried rice is very tasty and consistently good.

Let me start off by saying the customer service from Jose are waiter was excellent. Food was…read moredelicious and had really good flavor. We will definitely be going back.

Fortune cookie!

Chicken fried rice

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Shrimp with vegetables and steamed rice.

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Shanavia V.

6 years ago

This restaurant is very Racist. I just witness them throw a black couple out because of their shoes and there were other guests wearing the same kind of shoes, and then the owner proceeds to try to fight the guy because the guy was trying to ask about the policies of the restaurant. I will never eat or suppose this establishment again. read more

Kenneth L.

11 years ago

Sushi: Excellent Cooked food: Mediocre Service: Mediocre read more

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