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Yasu Sushi Bistro

4316 E. Cactus Road
Phoenix, AZ 85032

602-787-9181

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Category: Restaurants | Japanese, Sushi

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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 counter, chef-owner Yasu Hashino works his magic with impeccably fresh fish, including interesting specials of the day like sanma (mackerel pike) and ankimo (monkfish liver pate). The menu also devotes a whole page to sumibiyaki, charcoal-grilled dishes that get their distinctively savory fragrance from an expensive kind of Japanese charcoal called binchotan. Don’t miss the smoky-sweet grilled tsukune (homemade chicken meatballs), or creamy sea scallops wrapped in bacon.

  • Cuisine(s): Japanese, Sushi

    Hours: Mon-Thu 5:30pm-9pm

    Price: $$, $$$

  • Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards

    Features: Smoking, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Private Party, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible

    Serving: Dinner

  • Alcohol: Full bar

    Reservations: Accepted

    Parking: Lot Available

  • 2009 | Best Japanese Restaurant

    Yasu Sushi Bistro may look like a humble neighborhood spot, but fans come from across the Valley for a taste of authentic Japanese cuisine. Exquisite ingredients are chef Yasu Hashino's forte, from pristine seafood to buttery wagyu beef. As the... More >

  • 2008 | Best Japanese Restaurant

    Casual but stylish, with sleek furnishings and moody lighting, Yasu Sushi Bistro reminds us of modern izakaya in Japan, where top-notch eats and premium sake are served with an extra helping of hipness. We love to snag a seat at the tiny sushi... More >

  • 2007 | BEST NEW RESTAURANT

    Despite the name, sushi isn't the only reason to visit Yasu Sushi Bistro. This stylish, pocket-sized restaurant also happens to feature ultra-buttery wagyu, Japan's most sought-after, exquisite beef. Here, you get to grill it yourself at your... More >

Phoenix New Times Reviews and News

  • 9: Tsukune at Yasu Sushi Bistro

    By Michele Laudig | Sun, September 26, 2010

    Hungry yet?We're working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella's 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley -- in More >

  • Raw Emotion

    By Michele Laudig | Thu, May 17, 2007

    I could probably devote my entire job to visiting all the Japanese places opening around the Valley these days. Even for an avid sushi eater like me, it's a lot to keep up with. How's a girl supposed to tell them apart? Well, short of going ther... More >

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    phoenixnewtimesbestof

    | Wed, May 06, 2009

    Casual but stylish, with sleek furnishings and moody lighting, Yasu Sushi Bistro reminds us of modern izakaya in Japan, where top-notch eats and premium sake are served with an extra helping of hipness. We love to snag a seat at the tiny sushi bar and let chef-owner Yasu Hashino guide us through plate after plate of delicacies, from plump, briny Kumamoto oysters to silky mackerel to rich, fatty toro. But beyond the stellar sushi and sashimi, the robatayaki offerings, grilled over aromatic binchotan oak charcoal, are just as craveworthy. Homemade chicken meatballs called tsukune and bacon-wrapped scallops are a couple of favorites; on days we feel like splurging, buttery wagyu beef is worth every expensive bite. There are plenty of sushi restaurants around town that get the job done when we're craving a quick fix, but none of them really satisfies our jones for an authentic Japanese dining experience like Yasu Sushi Bistro.

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  • kimberly.devault

    kimberly.devault

    | Thu, October 09, 2008

    Yasu Sushi Bistro is the single best sushi restaurant in the Valley. Serving the freshest sushi I've ever HAD, Sushi Chef Yasu creates masterpieces with every meal. Their menu is diverse, offering meats and fish prepared over Japanese coals that give a flavor you can't find elsewhere, and of course, the freshest sushi I've found here. Their manager, Ryan and his staff create a fun, relaxed environment. Hands down, this is my single favorite restaurant ever!

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