Been here a few times and they've made a few changes I don't love. First off, they have replaced cucumbers for lettuce. Just an odd change since the cost is low on both. Traditional sushi does not have lettuce...bad sushi places and grocery stores use lettuce. Second, the head chef seems to have let an apprentice take on the omakase. This completely changes the experience. I don't like the cheese on sushi and having it served by a backup guy just doesn't do it. Used to love this place but questioning their direction. Great news, they have replaced the lettuce with cucumber! Maybe chef got some negative feedback. read more

Came for a weekday dinner and the place was empty. Nice having the ordering tablet on the table, just like in Japan, though the descriptions were generic and unhelpful (all said the fish were high in protein and nutritious for rebuilding muscle). We asked about the fish of the day and special fish which happened to be the same, mackerel, the day we went. Interestingly, the servers had no idea about the fish aspects of the menu and everything was deferred to the sushi chefs. Ordered a few temaki (hand rolls) - yellowtail and spicy tuna- and they were tasty! All the nigiri we ordered were fresh without fishiness, and had generous portions for the price. Nice to have fresh wasabi which had a nice kick and sweetness. Thoroughly enjoyed these nigiri: seared black cod, ocean trout, hamachi/yellowtail, unagi. Yuzu & rainbow rolls had super appetizing sauces. Ordered the uni from Japan which was supposed to be sweeter than creamier but this one was very distasteful for me, had a strong scent like saliva, and I was unable to tolerate it. read more

We were the only people in at this time. We went right around 5pm on a Sunday. There we were to go orders though. Background music: They were playing mostly r&b so I liked it. My honey did not like the music. The food was decent. One thing I loved was that they had fresh wasabi. It's amazing. The flavor profile is fresh, bright, with an herbaceous heat. The bad thing is that if you get it to go, the flavor peaks about 5 min after it's grated, so you gotta be quick. We ordered a lot to be able to try a lot. Shrimp tempura-4 pieces, standard tempura, nothing amazing, nothing terrible. Very crunchy, served with either a spicy Mayo or soy dipping sauce. The hot green tea was perfect. Piping hot, you get your own tea pot so it stays hot throughout your meal. Definitely would drink this again. I was disappointed they had a bunch of other drinks listed online but didn't have available when we were there. I really wanted an iced matcha or taro drink. Tenderloin caviar with crispy rice 4 pieces for $22. Meh. They were his favorite, I thought it was just okay. The tenderloin was pretty "well done" and I prefer beef to be cooked a little less. You could barely taste the caviar and I didn't like the way they did their crispy rice in comparison to other places I've had crispy rice. The beef flavor was nice though. Unagi with eel sauce, as good as expected. This is also something most sushi places offer. It was done well, would eat it again. The ratio of rice to unagi was good, didn't have any sort of fishy flavor, not too much eel sauce to make it overly sweet. Yuzu SP- well balanced combination. I'm a huge fan of blue crab. 8/10 Blue crab with cucumber hand roll. So good! It wasn't super giant, good ratio of rice to blue crab. You get the freshness of the cucumber, the mild sweetness of the blue crab. Yasss.Def would eat again. 9/10 Mustard aioli shrimp with cucumber. Meh. Not much flavor. This was the last roll I ordered. Not a fan. The shrimp was cooked fine but flavor was very flat. Their other rolls were better. I'd skip this one next time. 3/10 Yuzu poke roll - great combination of flavors, fresh, bright, and the yuzu was not excessive. 8.5/10 Scallop- I asked for it to be spicy as spicy scallop is one of my go to orders for sushi. The scallop flavor itself was subtle and fresh, but to make it spicy they added a pickled jalapeño and some yuzu aguachile. Meh. Wouldn't order again this again as a spicy one. It probably tasted decent as it was. 4/10 Overall, I'm glad I tried it. Love the fresh wasabi but it's not close to my house. So if I was closer, I'd probably be back more. read more

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Amazing omakase!! We went for a date night and had a great experience. This place is small and the ambiance was quiet. The music playing was nostalgic to our ears; we enjoyed while waiting for our drinks. The Shiso Highball was a delicious cocktail. We sat at the bar with other couples for omakase. My husband is not a fan of omakase usually but this one he ranked high marks and he would come back again. The portion size is great and we did get full at the end which typically we are still hungry at the end. More importantly, the taste of each item the chef served was thoughtful, different from the previous, and well seasoned and delicious with every bite. We left happy and satisfied with the great service and food. read more

This is the best sushi I have ever had. Definitely glad I came in. It's a little more expensive. But you're getting what you pay for. It is amazing. read more

Food was great. Ambiance...we sat at a sushi bar. I thought it would be a little more intimate or something for a date night. But I kept getting distracted from the TV right above the chefs head because it had sports on. And the take out traffic picking up food right there was also distracting. That being said, the food was fabulous and we will do it again I'm sure because my wife loved it. read more

I have only ordered take out but the food has always been delicious. Sushi is so fresh and smooth in texture! Orders have always been ready on time. read more

I flew in for the Omakase experience and it did not disappoint. The fish was so fresh to the point I had to ask the chef where is he getting it in the dessert. Every bite was amazing and worth the 95.00. I even ordered hot sake which was only 12.00 dollars. My only wish was that they wrapped the sake bottle in a warm towel as the sake cooled off towards the end. Total combined for both chefs, they have 24yrs of experience which speaks volumes for the taste, how they used seasonal ingredients and how they were in sink during the prep for each course. read more

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Yummm all of our food was so great. We ordered through Uber Eats and the crispy rice was a little hard but would probably be a 10/10 in the actual restaurant. The toro roll was probably my favorite, super fresh fish and reasonable pricing. Will 100% be back!! read more

Came in on a weekend night and didn't need a reservation. We were in the area after looking at some Christmas lights and found this place on Yelp. It is a smaller sushi restaurant but sitting at the bar felt super authentic, also since the owner/chef is Japanese. Sushi was prepped right in front of you at the bar which was fun to watch. Also they use an iPad type ordering system for food and drinks which is very cool too. Price was a little high, but have definitely have eaten at more expensive Asian restaurants. Worth a try and would absolutely come back! read more

Yuzu Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Exactly what the other reviewer said about the ambience; we were expecting a more intimate vibe since this reservation was the omakase experience, but there were two big tv screens that distracted us often... But how the manager was authentic Japanese, i shall give one more star. The food was enough too :) HOWEVER, the handroll course tasted too oily for us. Too heavy on the mayo for the crabmeat maki roll. read more

Ventured here on a weeknight after going out to see lights. You get to order through a tablet. Soju and sake selection were varied. The sushi selection was overall was a great mixture of commonly seen sushi and unique rolls including waygu caviar. High quality food. Would return to try more! read more

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Two Seattle foodies, came to Yuzu for Omakase. Hands down, BEST experience in Arizona. We were seated next to a very pleasant couple who were celebrating a birthday. The courses were well designed. We started with two perfectly fried wontons accompanied by a delicious tuna tartare, followed by cherry blossom soba noodles. The rest of the courses were a mix of excellent fish (Trout, Amberjack, mackerel, blue fin tuna and sweet shrimp) as well as yummy blue crab handroll, salmon potato fritter, krispy rice with scallop tartare with garlic aioli. Chef topped the experience with a gorgeous dessert presentation of a matcha-ube cookie and strawberry tart with peach creme topped with a blackberry. Want an amazing Omakase experience in Phoenix? Make a reservation here. You will leave full.....and full of joy. read more

Yuzu Omakase - At the start.... - Sushi Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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A chef with a colorful and interesting path from Japanese trained, to South Carolina to LA and now Phoenix. Came for Omakase, rewarded with a tasty and amazing variety of tasty creations from Kuroda-San, highly recommended, best sushi in Phoenix read more

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First time at this 9months old omakase style restaurant. Overall excellent food variety and great taste. This restaurant ONLY SERVES omakase and some Take outs. Limited seating, so better make reservations before coming. Service is pretty decent for this type of dining experience. Chef speaks good English, so communication was very easy and effective. read more

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My girlfriend I initially planned to get their to-go box, but we live 30 minutes away so we ended up doing the omakase in house...and were SOO glad we did. The restaurant is so cozy and intimate (I don't know how people leave after walking in). I'd say our chef really made the experience, he was knowledgeable and clearly intentional with his pairings. The courses exceed all expectations, we got to try so many new fish/pairings. If you love sushi and value experiences, it is well worth the price. Yuzu is undoubtedly the best sushi we've had in Phoenix, we'll be back soon!!!! read more

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Made a reservation for omakase after hearing great things about this from a friend and then reading Chef Yusuke's biography. Hailing from Osaka Japan and putting in work at Tsuji culinary academy and then working at Nobu in Beverly Hills, I had very high expectations. It's very easy to find and plenty of parking in the little strip mall. Upon entering Chef Yosuke and team greeted us warmly and got us prepped for the experience. I've only had omakase one other time in New York and there's a casualness that can throw you off at Yuzu Omakase due to the decor and location but don't let that fool you. This sushi was great and Chef Yusuke sources his fish from all over many of the pieces coming from Japan directly. But the way he's mixing those flavors were insane and for the price of $85 I feel like it's an amazing value for 13 pieces. Big pieces of fish on the rice too not skimpy. There was only 1 piece that I felt was not as good as the others and that was the Steak Tenderloin, but that's my opinion. There were also some flavors like the Yuzu Aguacate that is drizzled on the fish that is very unique, and depending on how you feel about that flavor profile can push you off. However, the flavors were very well done and Chef likes to integrate different textures in. Ingredients were super fresh as you can see them as he's working with them. Loved seeing the details he puts on the fish in front of you, and it was great to watch a master work. I do want to highlight the last thing served to us which was the Japanese Mountain Peach. I've never heard of that in my life, and this was such a fun treat at the end. Legit blew my mind because it just was such a great way to cap off the experience. Really enjoyed the omakase experience - highly recommend you stop by and see for yourself! read more

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Didn't have a great experience here, although from the sounds of the reviews the Omakase experience is the right way to eat here. My wife and I were just looking to try out regular roll's and some Sashimi. The special rolls were just not great from an appearance or taste standpoint. (See picture). The pickled peppers, load of imitation crab, and mediocre fish I'd give a 3/10. They offer bluefin tuna rolls but either they are sourcing very low quality bluefin or it's not bluefin and being marketed as such. The price point for them was low but I thought maybe they are subsidizing trying to grow. Nope, just lower quality tuna. The service was what I'd expect from a higher end sushi spot where they don't often dote on you like typical US restaurants which was perfectly fine. The food was just very meh and our experience was the opposite of what we saw in many other yelp reviews. I think I'd only do the Omakase if I were to go there. read more

Yuzu Omakase - Rainbow Roll And Crunch Special - Sushi Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

A new(er) omakase service in Phoenix. Great pictures but somehow offering omakase for $85 made Yuzu quite intriguing on how the quality for price would play out. Short answer: totally worth it! It is a small, but very pretty space and the omakase is by reservation only. The iPads for ordering drinks and a la carte is a nice touch and allowed Chef Yu to work his magic. The quality was great, either pretty classic nigiris either the occasional modern dressing. With so many great sushi places popping up, it's hard to rank Yuzu as the best. However, the value absolutely sets it apart. We got 14 pieces for $85 which is amazing. The quality is not to be understated either. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and Yuzu may have just made it possible for me to enjoy omakase more frequently! read more

Yuzu Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place was so yummy. Delicious deal and intimate space Yummmy delicious and nutritious read more

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I didn't make this reservation lightly--I was celebrating something special. I booked the reservation through the Yelp app, which clearly states "Make a reservation -- Table for 2," as shown in the image I've uploaded. I also uploaded an example from a different restaurant showing the proper way to offer different dining options when taking reservations. I was so excited about this visit that I arrived early and walked around the plaza, eagerly waiting for them to open. Once the restaurant opened, we walked in to find only one waitress and the owner working. The owner insisted on charging the two of us for Omakase. I explained that I had booked a table, not Omakase, and that my wife doesn't eat sushi. This led to a confrontation that lasted what felt like far too long, completely spoiling what could have been a perfect day. Despite the rocky start, we still ordered quite a bit, hoping to make the best of the experience. Unfortunately, the sushi was average at best, and the up-charges for searing were absolutely ridiculous. In hindsight, we shouldn't have bothered--it wasn't worth it. Coming from the restaurant world, I can confidently say that being a great chef doesn't necessarily mean you can also be the face of the restaurant or handle the business side effectively, even if it's your own establishment. read more

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This new neighborhood gem is so cute! I happened across it by accident. They have several seatings a day for preplanned omakase so check in advance. The server seemed a bit confused when I showed up as a walk in, but we got it figured out . Love the $85 price point since most places charge over $100. I wandered in on a Thursday night and put my hand in for a 6pm seating. The chef provided 13 sushi tastings and a handroll. Everything was fabulous. The walk into the establishment toward the bar is lovely and intimate. This is a true omakase experience with a mini presentation per bite by Chef Yusu himself. You eat with your fingers and enjoy one bite at a time. My favorites were the sea bass with plum sauce, sweet shrimp, and the sea urchin over caviar with lemon zest. Yes! I'd skip the rice on that one next time so nothing competes with the sea urchin. The tenderloin with truffle sauce was decadent and the giant clam my incredible! Melted in my mouth! Lovely ending with blue crab handful. The chef is such a sweetheart and so well-mannered. My only suggestion for atmosphere would be to turn the music up a tad for energy and to engage guests a bit more or get customers chatting with one another so a more lively, fun vibe for all guests! read more

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We did takeout for our first time. I recognize I didn't get the full effect of the experience by not dining in buy I love the location as we need more good places to eat in the area. Got 2 omakase and one rainbow roll. The rainbow roll was good. The fish is a good quality for being in Arizona. The omakase was good but wished there was a bit more variety to match the price. Other than that, we enjoyed our meals and look forward to the next visit! read more

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As an international jet pilot, I've had the opportunity to eat sushi in Asia specifically in Tokyo and this restaurant provides some of the best sushi. I've had anywhere in the world. It's really really good. read more

Best omakase in PHX. Reasonably priced. I have been to Japan and the quality is up there with Japan's. Highly recommend coming for the omakase read more

Best omakase in town! And for a reasonable price. Located in an unassuming strip mall, this small-ish sushi place hits the spot We tried the omakase on the 6-seat only counter. All pieces were well curated but some of our favorites were the toro, mackerel, Japanese yellowtail, uni. read more

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Awesome omakase experience at Yuzu Omakase. Basically private dining with sushi chef Yu walking us through entire menu each dish one at a time. Highly recommend, awesome to have a fine dining experience in a local environment that avoids the hassle of old town parking. Price is cheaper than most omakase restaurants but seafood quality and presentation better than most. Will definitely come back! read more

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I came for the omakase experience, and my goodness was it worth it. We had 13 different types of sushi along with so edamame and miso soup. Every one we had was unique and tasty. read more

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I had the pleasure of eating the omakase experience here and it was incredibly delicious. Thank you chef for a memorable meal and the recommendations in Japan (Futagoyama beya forever). We even had local fish which was a pleasant surprise. We sat, we dined, we drank, and we laughed. All the things necessary for a truly great night! read more

The second time I've ordered from this place, I've ordered multiple times before, but the past two times they replaced avocado and or cucumber with lettuce. Price remains the same but this ruins the roll for me. Wish they'd update the ordering to reflect this so I could have saved my money. read more

Yuzu Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Incredible!! Got Tasting the yozu with rainbow and crunch roll. 10/10. Although, not a fan of the yozu condiment

This place was small and quaint and absolutely perfect for an experience that the sushi chef delicately and carefully curated for us. The sushi combinations were ALL delicious. read more

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Alright Yuzu Omakase, gather 'round the sushi bar, let's talk shop: First, let's set the scene: I'm dropping $160 (after tax, tip, and fees--yeah, ouch!) on what should've been a culinary rendezvous. Instead, I got the "Hi, here's your fish, bye" treatment. C'mon guys, if I wanted cold, impersonal sushi served via conveyor belt, I'd hit up Kura Sushi--at least the robots there smile at me! Let's talk small talk. Yusuke-san, staff: lighten up! Making conversation was like pulling unagi bones. Your website is great, sure, but if I wanted your biography I'd whip out my reading glasses. I wanted your story live, not on an "About Me" page! I even told you this was my maiden voyage at your joint and didn't want to wait for the 20:00 omakase reservation. I curated my own version--bold move, I know--but you didn't meet me halfway. Next time, pace the sushi! Present it in a way that respects the fish and my taste buds. Take a cue from Sugarfish (I promise, nobody in Phoenix will notice you borrowed their moves--trust me, they're busy melting). Hand roll timing? Epic fail. Seaweed was soggier than a monsoon-drenched Phoenix street. Garnishes? MIA. Black Cod and Red Shrimp deserved better, folks. And what's with the nickel-and-dime routine? Want your scallops or albacore seared? Pay up! Want a sprinkle of caviar as a garnish? Fork over more cash! It's like flying economy on a budget airline--every little extra has an up-charge. Not cool, Yuzu! The iPads, though? Keep 'em. Loved tracking my ever-escalating bill in real-time (seriously, genius idea!). But here's the real kicker: cordless phone juggling while serving sushi? Dude. Hygiene first, phone second. You might as well serve me sushi via Bluetooth. And hey--when someone (ahem, me) gives polite feedback while paying, maybe toss out a genuine apology or a small gesture to make it right? In summary: * Sushi: Good. * Customer service: Needs CPR. * My wallet: Hurting. * Your potential: Still high. Will I return? Maybe--but I'll order one piece at a time, just to keep you on your toes. Cheers, Your resident sushi connoisseur with standards. read more

Still just as good! Service was better and you can tell they're getting more settled and have a good routine down. Food was fresh and vibes were nice and mellow. read more

Yuzu Omakase - Crunch Special - Sushi Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We had an amazing intimate date night here for the private chefs omakase tasting experience and it was amazing. Great deal for $85 dollars a person! The fish was extremely fresh and had a beautiful presentation! The chef was very friendly and explained everything to us as he prepared it! The yuzu sake is amazing I had two bottles of it! Normally I leave from sushi and I am hungry an hour later, but not after I left yuzu I was sooooo full and happy! The restaurant is very quint and adorable! We have been to other omakase restaurants and they were twice the price. I highly recommend this restaurant especially for date nights! Very romantic and delicious! We will definitely be back! read more

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My husband and I had a reservation for the Omakase experience for Valentines. Overall, the food was tasty, fresh, and unique. You can tell the chef took his time creating the menu. The space is quaint. So I would suggest making reservations even if you don't do Omakase. The place does get quite busy so reservations would help. The chef/owner was personable and friendly. You can tell he loves his craft and he has great customer service. read more

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The chef was incredibly talented in his craft. The flavors of each curated piece were AMAZING! Offered seasonal pieces, which felt special. It's a small, intimate place, you get to see everything going on. Everything was fresh, the rice was perfect, and I felt perfectly full after - not too much, not too little. Looking for the next excuse to go again (it's a bit expensive at $95/seat, but worth the experience and flavor! I just don't have much expendable income) Attached below is the menu I was served, along with a miso soup and a ginger mountain as a palette cleanser! Great place, fun experience for a first-timer read more

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Had omakase reservations for 7:30pm on a Saturday night. The omakase option is by reservation only fyi. Seating was at the bar top area by the chef's station. The sushi chef for the experience was meticulous in each piece he crafted. There is a tablet for each diner so that we can see what's on course and to add or deny options. Every garnish, seasoning, etc., was carefully chosen to complement each piece! Definitely a reasonable and affordable option for omakase. At this time of writing, it was $85/person. read more

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Great service and quality of food. I come here frequently for take out and dine in. The quality is amazing, especially for takeout. I highly recommend. read more

Yuzu Omakase - Tasting the Yuzu @ Home with Spicy Tuna Lover and Crunch Special. Comes with edamame and 3 cuts of Salmon Sashimi w/Yuzu Condiment - Sushi Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We are frequent omakase diners in San Diego, and this was the weakest experience we've had. There was no proper greeting, the staff looked unprofessional, and our waiter mumbled dish explanations so half the table didn't even know what we were eating. The chef also failed to explain why dishes were served, which defeats the purpose of omakase. The restaurant was dirty, and we knew right away this would be an odd experience. The fish was poorly handled. Cuts were overly thick and chewy, and pieces were left sitting out and warming on the table. After the chef assembled the nigiri, assistants came in afterward and sloppily slapped sauces on top, completely undermining the presentation. There were unnecessary gimmicks throughout the meal, like Parmesan crisps on hamachi and sweet potato crisps on trout. Sushi should be simple and ingredient-focused, not overloaded with forced textures. The meal ended with a handroll served with piping hot rice that immediately soggied the seaweed into a stretchy mess, basic sushi execution failure. To top it off, we were told we were eating "local" sea bass from Yuma, Arizona. Overpriced, misrepresented, and amateur. If you care about real omakase, avoid this place. read more