Harumi Sushi Bar

3.5 stars. We came here on a Friday night. They don't do reservations from what I could see, so we just walked in. We had to wait around 10-15 mins to get seated. You can order drinks at the bar or ask them for a server to take your drinks order as you sit in the courtyard. They have an extensive cold sake selection. I don't particularly enjoy cold sake, so I ordered a hot house sake. The others in the group ordered different cocktails, which were sake based. Once seated, our server was quite jolly, interactive and funny. The lighting in the restaurant is horrible, so be prepared to use your phone flashlight if you don't have good vision to begin with. Ambiance wise, the restaurant has an upscale urban garden feel, but is all indoors. We ordered the Unagi roll, dynamite roll, hot havana roll, baby squid salad, Unagi nigiri, mushroom specialty nigiri, gyoza, blistered shishito peppers, super crunch shrimp roll. The food was fine but not out of the world. In fact, my brother and I were very disappointed that their "spicy" dynamite and hot havana rolls were nowhere near spicy. They were just ok. The Unagi was also just ok. I'm a big fan of mushroom so I liked the mushroom specialty nigiri but the specialty nigiri didn't feel too special. The baby squid salad was ok. The gyoza and the super crunch shrimp rolls were the best. These were both very very very good! The blistered shishito peppers were actually sweet which was a little weird. Usually they have at least a little kick. The wasabi was definitely not fresh because my brother and I could eat quite a bit of it without feeling much. We had green tea mochi for dessert, which was very good. We paid a pretty penny for the whole meal and I don't think it was worth that amount. It was decent food but not spectacular. I'm sure there are nicer hole in the wall places in Phoenix that have genuinely good sushi.

Love the team service approach. All the servers and hosts were very nice and attentive to our table. Food was great. If I had one critique it would be put pictures of your food in the menu. I don't understand why places like this don't show pictures for those of use that don't know what we are ordering :) I guarantee I would have bought more and other things if saw pictures. Great job though. Keep it up. We will be back next time in Phoenix.

Harumi Sushi Bar in downtown Phoenix is one of those rare spots that makes you fall in love with sushi all over again. Every roll feels thoughtfully crafted — the fish is incredibly fresh, buttery, and melts in your mouth. I tried the purple rice rolls, which give Harumi its signature twist — slightly nutty, a bit chewy, and wonderfully balanced with the tender sashimi. The salmon and yellowtail practically glisten on the plate, while the spicy tuna delivers the perfect kick without overpowering the delicate flavors.

The lunch special sushi was delicious. This is a very clean, modern decor restaurant. Has a great atmosphere. The service was phenomenal. They have several waiters helping serve the customers, which means you are always getting great service. Just look at the food photos. It tells the story.

Amazing service by Bradley, if you need a recommendation he's the one to ask! Had an anniversary dinner here, if youre willing to spend a little more definitely try the Wagyu roll. Honestly I cant imagine a better way to spend my night, most definitely coming back

The best sushi I’ve ever had — Harumi Sushi is unmatched. The toro was melt-in-your-mouth perfection, the Mt. Fiji roll was packed with flavor, and the wagyu was rich and unforgettable. The service was incredible and truly added to the experience — attentive, welcoming, and made the meal feel special. A must-visit for sushi lovers in Phoenix.

Always sooooo good. Yes the rice is blackish. It’s because they use a little bit of black rice when they cook it. It’s always fresh and not a ton of rice. We ordered the asparagus roll which is surprisingly good along with the Philly roll. I didn’t get a picture of the sweet potato roll or the Las Vegas roll but trust me they are amazing. The service is sooo fast too!

Just wow. The Bar is exquistely decorated, just beautiful and tons of light. You forget you are in downtown Phoenix for the tome you are there Food was superb. I had the seaweed salad and the three salmon dish. Just amazing. Tasted the squid salad and it was fantastic. You can feel the quality ingredients, even in the drink I had. Service was exceptional, perofessional, polite, and diligent. We received the food quickly. The atmosphere was delicate and just nice. Expensive resturnt, but good for a special event or a time of celebration.