From sushi to soba, Voice Places is your guide to Japanese cuisine in Phoenix. Our professional and user reviews and easily searchable listings help you find a restaurant that suits your taste and your price range.
It's easy to love a mom-and-pop place that builds a following by consistent quality and word of mouth like North Scottsdale's Hiro Sushi. There's no flash here - of... More »
The sushi at this humble neighborhood eatery is quite impressive -- think oversized slabs of extremely fresh aji, silky sake, and buttery hamachi, elegantly draped... More »
Chef Nobuo Fukuda collected a Best New Chef nod from Food + Wine and a James Beard Award at his late restaurant Sea Saw before opening this chic but... More »
Sleek, sophisticated Japanese restaurant with many items unique to Japanese restaurants in Phoenix, though not to Japanese restaurants in Japan or larger... More »
Scottsdale's o¼ber-stylish Roka Akor, a spin-off of London-based Roka, sets itself apart from the Valley's myriad other Japanese restaurants by specializing in... More »
Homey, unpretentious Japanese noodle shop that never disappoints and is sure to leave you as sated as a sumo wrestler at an all-you-can-eat steak house. Go for... More »
Sushi doesn't get any better than the sublime offerings at cozy Yasu Sushi Bistro, which reminds us of the hip eateries we'd find in Tokyo. Behind the... More »
The former proprietors of Tucson's Sushi Ten have opened a new eatery in Ahwatukee, and fans of authentic Japanese cuisine have been quick to pick up on it. The spare dining... More »
Attractive, bright sushi outlet with a fetching lime and mint green interior design, and a sushi bar that produces some really excellent sushi rolls. Try the... More »
Hip, urban, Dr. No-like sushi joint from the team that gave Scottsdale the funky-fresh tiki lounge Drift. Decor features zebra wood tables, Japanese-style restrooms, and a... More »
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I've had my share of fun at chic, trendy sushi spots around town, where the upbeat vibe and eye-candy clientele are just as interesting as any of the nigiri that lands on my plate. A few years back, it seemed they were becoming almost as ubiquitous as wine bars and gelato shops.
What's nearest and dearest to my heart, though, is the place that's seen trends come and go, the...
For years, I've been keeping a mental checklist of things I'd like to see in downtown Phoenix, especially in the way of restaurants. So much seems ripe for the taking — there's no French, no Vietnamese, no Spanish. Being a shameless Japanophile, I've longed for an authentic izakaya where I can nibble on Tokyo-style comfort food, grab a beer, and unwind with friends.
But...
Phoenix has totally taken to sushi, but it's just getting warmed up to ramen.
Considering how many places here are devoted to Vietnamese pho, I'm a little puzzled about the relative scarcity of the Japanese noodle soup — unless you're talking about ubiquitous instant ramen, savior of broke-ass college kids everywhere.
While Top Ramen fills your belly with spongy...
I visited Republic Ramen & Noodles for the first time about a week ago. My boyfriend & I were planning on stopping at Subway, saw this place, and decided to try it out instead. The atmosphere inside the place is really great, and the people working there were more than happy to explain things on the menu. I ordered a couple of appetizers, as I wasn't too hungry,...
Read Full ReviewThe sushi at Moira is just...ok. However, it's a fun spot for late-night happy hour on the weekends (did someone say sake bombs?) the atmosphere is nice, and there's usually a DJ playing a pretty eclectic mix of 90's hip hop.
Read Full ReviewI drive by this place all the time, and the fire is what got me. They have two giant columns near the entire with fire on top. They also have a fire pit near the open bar. To celebrate a birthday, I made a reservation for a nice night out. We started with some free edamame thanks to Yelp. If you check-in using Yelp, you get a free order. Then we had Teppanyaki, which...
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