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Yasuo Sushi & Tapas

4.6 (248 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Large sashimi combination platter. Fresh wasabi.
Steve C.

My wife and a friend had a great lunch experience here so she suggested we go. This week we did and will definitely return regularly. We prefer sitting at the sushi bar where we can watch each order being prepared and served. More, so we can chat with the outstanding chefs and learn about what they suggest. Highly recommend this experience for others. We first ordered the large sashimi special and will again next time. Each bite was perfectly fresh and beautifully served. As my wife correctly says, one eats with their eyes first. So accurate! Their presentation is unequaled. A chef recommended their jazz roll based on our first order. Holy cow was he right. The jazz roll is yellowtail, avocado, ahi and spicy tuna topped with sliced jalapeño and cilantro sprouts. Incredible flavor explosion in each unique bite! TIP: splurge on the fresh wasabi especially if you've never tried it! You likely won't eat the paste (although nothing wrong with it) next time. Add a dollop atop each bite, then dip it briefly in soy sauce. Great atmosphere and service, ultra clean and an all around enjoyable experience. We'll return regularly.

Ryan D.

Rarely do I get a date night but randomly TWICE I've been near here looking for excellent sushi near me with my date during the day. This place is fantastic. The combo plate is enough for 2 and provides cooked, u cooked and rice rolls. The quality is excellent and service is fast. This is one of my top places for sushi when in north Scottsdale area.

Becca W.

My friend and I came here for a lunch date to celebrate my birthday! It was our first time at Yasuo, though not our first time in this plaza, and wow, parking here is a nightmare. It's really hard to find a spot! Once we got inside, the place looked nice, clean, and open. Since it was just the two of us, we were seated at a small table. Honestly, it was tiny, but luckily we're not big eaters or it would've been a squeeze! Our waitress was super friendly and sweet. The menu had so many options, but we decided to go with their bento boxes and share an Agedashi Tofu. Each bento came with rice, miso soup, salad, an entrée, sushi, and a side. I got the Chicken Curry Katsu, California Roll, and Squid Tempura, while my friend ordered the Salmon Teriyaki, California Roll, and Gyoza. Everything was delicious! The sweetest part, when our waitress found out it was my birthday, she surprised us with complimentary green tea ice cream, such a nice gesture! We'll definitely be back for dinner next time, hopefully parking's a little easier then.

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Michelle S.

Thanks Yelp for the recommendation. Easy parking, clean space, nice staff, tasty food!! Great drink menu and diverse food options. Happy Hour hours are longer than usual too which is awesome. We love everything we got.

Phillip L.

It was my first time at this dimly lit, family owned restaurant. The occasion was for my mother's 73rd birthday and since they were church friends, we didn't hesitate. The food was exceptional, the music was , and the atmosphere was perfect. The workers were all friendly while staying busy and attentive. I was surprised at the prices once it came time to pay due to the location. 10/10 would recommend!!

Melissa O.

I came here Halloween and sat at the bar. The staff was very attentive and kind and sushi was amazing! The chefs even gave me a complimentary piece to try. Beautiful ambiance, I would def come back again and again.

Susan C.

First time experience! Excellent. I was warmly greeted and happily seated. Wonderful sushi choices and fish from Japan!!! Yellow tail and the scallops soooo good. The interior is contemporary clean and classic. The music lively. And the chef is a true artist. Using radish And seaweed at beautiful decorations on the plate. Another insight.. all the customers were Japanese which is always a great indicator of fine quality. Thank you. I shall return.

Not that bad for the amount of food ordered...
Eugenio G.

One of the best sushi places in town! Nigiris, fried rice, rolls, rock shrimp! Great place!

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bernie m.

This is my favorite place for lunch when I'm in the area. Their lunch specials are amazing and the sushi is always very fresh and tasty. The rice to fish ratio is excellent as well. I had 5 pieces of nigiri, 8 pieces of spicy tuna roll and miso soup for only $14. Wife chose 8 pieces of nigiri and a miso soup also for $14. The staff is very nice here too.

Monkey Brain (right) and crispy spicy Tuna (left)
Yara D.

Met up with my friend there last week. The restaurant was pretty empty when we got there around 4:30, but it was almost full by the time we left around 6ish. We ordered monkey brain, which was pretty good. We also ordered the crispy spicy tuna which was ok, and the rainbow roll which was also ok. These were all off of the HH menu. We both loved the presentation of the wasabi and sauce on the rainbow roll dish. The service was friendly, but I wasn't very impressed with the food which is why I'm giving it 4 stars.

8 piece lunch sushi special
Ashley B.

Great lunch specials from 12-2. Great quality fish, great customer service, and I like this location better for food quality, than some of their sister restaurants. Oh, and they are reasonably priced for the quality in which you are getting! If you sit at the bar, it does get a bit chilly as you're sitting right under the fans, so bring something to throw on if you tend to get cold easily.

Nick R.

Very nice sushi restaurant, Yasuo is located in Scottsdale but is not on the main streets so feels like a place for locals. The restaurant is very modern and the staff friendly. The sushi was very fresh and presentation was excellent. Will for sure go back.

Crispy spicy tuna, (what's left of) cucumber salad, California roll, and shrimp tempura roll
Brooke F.

Sushi is always soooo fresh. Super quick service and inexpensive with their (pretty much) all day happy hour. A scottsdale staple for me it's getting 4 stars on our experience last night just because the crab rangoons were a little bit overcooked and the miso soup could have definitely been warmer when it got to us.

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My husband and I order from here once a week. It's our favorite sushi and Scottsdale. We highly recommend.

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Ask the Community - Yasuo Sushi & Tapas

Do you have any gluten free items?

Do they allow split checks if you have a group?

What days do you have Happy Hour?

Mondays through Saturdays

Do you take reservations?

Yes

Is this the same as the one on Cactus near Target? Not seeing the short rib or tuna tataki app with daikon & tomato. Would love to see those come back.

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We made the reservation to celebrate a special occasion and we were looking forward to visiting…read morewhat USED TO BE one of our favorite restaurants in Scottsdale. The weather was perfect and we were seated in the beautiful patio where we can hear the music and see the live flamenco dancers. Then..... it all went downhill from there! We were ignored by multiple servers for more than 20 minutes to the point where I had to walk up to the host desk to ask for a service. Once we were assigned a server, the service was rushed and hurried. Very transactional and not welcoming at all. The food was mediocre. The octopus was tough and rubbery. The peace and quiet of our patio table was quickly destroyed by a large bachelorette party that was seated right next to us. We had Amazing experiences (yes, multiple) at this place in the past and I wanted to be fair to the restaurant so I sent them a message via Open Table to let them know how disappointed we were. They never responded! Unfortunately, this restaurant has become another Scottsdale tourist trap. All hype and no substance.

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Intimate space for a nice dinner! I like the cozy/homey vibes mixed with the upscale food choices…read more Would recommend: the pork belly mushroom rice changed our lives. It was SO DELICIOUS. Wow. I could eat this every day and never get sick of it. Melts in your mouth. A must order. Wouldn't recommend: the salmon sashimi. The salmon was room temperature/a little warm which threw me off and made it tough to enjoy. Maybe a cold plate for serving would help combat this! The flavor was there, but the temperature made me nervous. Maybe order: the yams. For me, it had way too much topping in a small bowl, which made it overwhelming. Some of the yams were undercooked, but there is a lot of potential for this dish!

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