The sushi was freshly prepared and I was surprised that the fish was delicate. The sashimi was the original Japanese kind and I felt like I had the same experience I had when I went to Osaka. The service and ambiance was exceptional and speedy. Refills without calling, tempura fried well without too much batter, and the simplicity of the rolls were excellent. tea ice cream read more

For Scottsdale, this is a 5-star sushi spot. But it is still nowhere near several of the sushi places you'll see in my other reviews so a 4-star it is. But for this area, Yasuo is about as good as you can get. I'm going to continue my journey to find the best sushi in this area and so far Yasuo tops the list (but there has to be a 5-star around here somewhere, right?). Atmosphere is relaxed and clean. Went on a Saturday afternoon and it was a little warmer than I'd expect for sushi spot but the rolls we had were very good. We had the Baked Lobster roll (8/10), Godzilla (7/10) and the Booty Booty (9/10 and the winner of the night). The fish was fresh and the rolls were flavorful so I would definitely give this place a shot if you're looking for sushi in Scottsdale. read more

Smallish restaurant- great lighting that is welcoming. But we come for the food right, and it is without a doubt fresh and delicious. The service is very helpful and swift with any needs. Try it, you'll like it Mikey.. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Food is good and so is the service. Fish is fresh!! They bring around a whole ahi tuna and cut you off a piece. It doesn't get any fresher than that. read more

Fantastic spot. Their lunch specials are an absolute steal for the quality, and the happy hour menu is perfect for sampling. Everything is beautifully prepared. Highly recommend! read more

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!! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Who knew a random conversation at Costco would lead me to this chic Japanese restaurant? I was standing in line at Costco recently and craving sushi. I chatted with the woman in front of me who recommended Yasuo. I was surprised by the ambiance. It looked like it should be uptown in a trendy area. The restaurant was clean and elegant... not garishly decorated. I would bring a date here. The service was exceptional. The waiters and waitresses were attentive and friendly. The food was delicious. The sushi melted in my mouth with just the right portion. It satisfied my craving. I will come again. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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Well. I am sitting at this restaurant that I frequent often but this will be the last time I come here. We sat down and they wouldn't turn on the lights so we couldn't even see the menus. We asked several times to turn on the light but had us sitting in the dark. We asked for California rolls and they gave us some bland scoop of fish falling out of seaweed and when asked if we could have a cut roll as ordered (the blonde sushi chef nastily said there was nothing he could do it about it). Then, he proceeded to make a comment to another patron about me. I asked for a spicy scallop and tuna sushi and I could barely see the portions. They were so small. Mom had spicy tuna on crispy rice and it was burnt to a crisp. Pass on this restaurant. I am so disappointed that they do not care about their regulars during busy season. Excited for the new restaurant, Starfish to open so I can give my business there. Bye from a loyal patron who frequented often. Better sushi at Ajs with a much nicer attitude. read more

I love the food here!! The lunch specials are incredible. The ambiance is very much Japanese and beautiful! The servers are friendly and polite. Thank you for being so good to us!! read more

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. read more

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Very nice inside, traditional Japanese design, open seating with about 14 sushi bar seats. plenty of table seating, friendly prompt attention upon entering, clean & cool. Sat at the bar, chef was attentive & quick. Parking can be tight, popular center with plenty of great restaurants. I ordered the lunch special; 3 rolls for $12 or 2 for $9, I got the spicy salmon, spicy tuna & yellowtail , very tasty. I really like this place & plan to return when I'm in this area again. read more

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We had dinner here on a Monday night recently and enjoyed it. They have a good variety of options and the restaurant inside is a great vibe and very clean. The food was pretty good too - not my favorite sushi spot but good overall. Our only slight issue was that they seemed pretty understaffed so getting refills on water and things like that took quite awhile. read more

This place is a hidden gem. The scene, ambiance, and overall design are beautiful. The food is amazing, and it's very well priced for what you get. read more

Simple interior, quick and friendly staff, efficient service! We went for a late lunch, early dinner and were happy to find only 3 other tables sat in the restaurant. One server helped us all, and she was very kind and helpful when we had questions. They had a great happy hour menu, and all the food was delicious!! The baked California roll was amazing!! The Rangoons and edamame were classic and delicious, and portion sizes were as expected. Very clean inside as well. read more

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Love this place so much - been coming here since they opened a couple years ago and it's definitely the higher end vibe version of sushiholic in my opinion, which is their sis restaurant. Prices are affordable and the service is very consistent and friendly. Loved the shrimp shumai this past weekend! Will be back soon. read more

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This is our local go-to Japanese restaurant, very convenient! The food is high quality, as you would expect, but a little on the pricey side! One beef, they serve salmon dishes at lunchtime, but not in the evenings...not sure why, but since a lot of people like salmon, they'd figure out a way to serve it at nighttime! Other than that, we enjoy the ambiance and the intimacy of the restaurant. The service is pretty good & attentive as well. read more

Love this place! Great happy hour specials on food! Came 2 nights in a row this week! Love the side salad, miso soup, fresh soup and Vegas roll not fried! read more

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

Pleasantly surprised by this neighborhood gem. Clean and generous sushi cuts. Flavorful rolls and well prepped rice! Tapas with interesting concepts. Loved the boho chic ambience. Staff were friendly and service was quick Overall a great experience. read more

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A promising sushi place in a pretty shopping plaza in Scottsdale. When I stepped inside, the decor and ambiance was very modern and inviting. Their menu has a lot of typical things that you would find at a Japanese restaurant, but is heavier on the sushi and rolls than on other dishes like noodles. I appreciated the happy hour if you come for lunch after 2 pm (which we did)! I ordered some nigiri and a hamachi kama. The hamachi kama was great! It is a rare treat that you don't find everywhere. The service was quick and very good. read more

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Great lunch special, with fresh tasting fish and good portions. Service was good. Definitely recommend this place among the several sushi options in the area. read more

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Wasn't our 1st choice but it is top 3 in Scottsdale now. We were absolutely winded by the good service and excellent quality fish! Their lunch menu is one of the best lunch menus I've seen in a long time. Lunch 8piece nigiri combo. All slices of fish were large and fresh. Rice was a good amount to balance the fish. 10/10! Yasuo Roll - yum! Interesting mango pico de gallo kind of topping but the spicy tuna really hit the cravings. Climax Roll - tempura was light and airy! No overwhelming oil so the bites were still fresh. See you next time Yasuo! read more

So after a Wednesday after noonish in Scottsdale. Having some delicious ice cream..I had a craving for some sushi..so then I.. Yelp Is How I Eat.. Found this little gem of a sushi joint! It had outstanding customer service. The tranquility was superb..and a lovely open sushi bar. Very clean and a nice place to relax, vibe and eat some sushi. I had me a Sapporo of course..but over all. A great place to dine for some sushi. Thank you Yasuo! Arigatō! read more

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I met a friend I hadn't seen in a long time, and while looking for a good sushi spot, we decided to check this place out because of its high ratings. Long story short -- this is the best Japanese restaurant I've ever been to. You can really tell they don't hold back on using high-quality ingredients. Everything was on point: the flavor, the quality, the portion sizes for the price, and how friendly the staff was. The restaurant is conveniently located inside the mall, so it's easy to find, and parking was not an issue at all. We started with the tapas, and they were light, clean, and very fresh -- perfect as an appetizer. The salad dressing was especially impressive: super fresh and rich in flavor. I asked our server about it, and they said it's made in-house by the chef. I'll definitely be back with my family next time to try more items on the menu. read more

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This place is a definite must-stop for any sushi afficionado! It's a very welcoming place, and the staff is very friendly. The inside is casual yet upscale in a sense. There is ample parking outside as it is located in a shopping center. We weren't feeling AYCE this time around, but once we were seated, we just went for broke, lol! The prices are very fair for what you get. The portions, presentation, and rice-to-fish ratios are outstanding! The fish is very fresh, and we were completely wowed when the Sushi Chef brought us some freshly made wasabi!! I told him I was born in Japan, and he got a kick out of it, hehe. I don't normally eat wasabi with my sushi, but I had to try this fresh version. Fresh is always best, and this was IT! The fish flavors were enhanced by the subtle addition of the wasabi. I was pleasantly surprised and very happy! Everything we ordered was so damn good that we got seconds of some dishes. I would definitely recommend coming here if you're in the Scottsdale area. We were impressed with not only the quality of sushi here but also the cleanliness and service. We can't wait to go back! read more

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STOP what you're doing and put this place on your list. seriously, it's THAT good. Not only was the food absolutely phenomenal, but the customer service was hands-down the BEST I've experienced at any sushi restaurant. From the moment we sat down, the staff made us feel welcome, taken care of, and treated us like VIPs. Friendly, fast, and always checking in with a smile. they truly went above and beyond. Now let's talk about the food... WOW. Every single bite was unforgettable. The sashimi was out of this world. fresh, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, beautifully displayed on ice with citrus and flowers like a work of art. The nigiri was perfect: generous cuts of fish over perfectly seasoned rice. The rolls? Absolutely insane. The crispy rice with spicy tuna had the perfect crunch, drizzled with creamy sauce, and the flavor combo was unreal. Every plate looked stunning and tasted even better. The appetizers and sides were just as amazing light, crispy tempura, fresh seaweed salad, warm miso soup, and beautifully plated extras that showed just how much care goes into everything here. Nothing felt rushed or basic; every dish had that extra touch that makes you go "wow." The vibe of the restaurant tied it all together fun, welcoming, and vibrant, but still comfortable enough to relax and enjoy the night. It's perfect whether you're coming with friends, family, or for a date night. I can't stress this enough: BEST food, BEST service, BEST experience. This is easily one of the top sushi spots I've ever been to, and I can't wait to come back. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. read more

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Called before to reserve for 7 people they said they don't take reservations. I went in and put it in for 8 people and they said 15 mins. We wait 30 mins when I walked in they sat 8 separate people in that time, tables were all next to each other. Very disappointing. I brought it up to multiple people and they were very dismissive. I get it is busy but we waited long enough so we left. We went to crust I highly recommend that place they instantly made room and sat us. read more

Yummy sashimi , good location , although a bit hard to find as their sign is way high up on the building, had to circle the parking lot several times to find it ;-) Friendly service, large dining area . Miso was yummy and hot, would visit this restaurant again. read more

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Obsessed with this place! Happy Hour from 2-CLOSE, Monday to Saturday. Had the sweetest sushi chefs who let me try a few things I was hesitant to order and the presentation of sushi is. Perfect spot for amazing sushi followed by a sunset walk on the lake (during the winter bc AZ summers are a big hell no haha). Great pours, great vibe, great sush! I'll be back :) read more

Yasuo Sushi & Tapas - Miso soup, salmon with caviar, yellowtail + tuna sushi and the house Sauv. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona