Shimogamo Sushi and Grill

Best sushi in the valley. When I asked them if they have tamari soy sauce, and the told me it was all tamari I knew it was high end and I was going to enjoy the meal. The sushi was most excellent, fresh, and the service was great. I highly recommend and I’ll be back. Great gluten free options as well.

First time at this location and already can’t wait to come back! I highly recommend making a reservation—this spot is clearly popular for good reason. Everything tasted incredibly fresh—the quality of the fish and ingredients is easily the best we’ve found in the valley so far. Every sushi roll and piece of nigiri we tried was perfectly prepared and full of flavor. The cocktails were also a hit—balanced, creative, and a great complement to the food. Service was top tier; attentive without being overbearing, and the staff made us feel welcome from start to finish.

We went on a Friday around 5pm and had no problems getting seated at the bar right away. Everything here from the presentation to the food to the staff was phenomenal. We had the Harvest in Uji and lemon sour for drinks. They don't skimp on alcohol here but I loved how the matcha in the Harvest in Uji balanced out the bitterness of the vodka and made the drink taste amazing. We had the snow crap tempura and 4 piece crispy truffle crab for appetizers, the sea urchin nigiri and fresh water eel nigiri to try and then the garlic shrimp fried udon and udon carbonara for entrees. Yes they do have a dessert menu but you have to ask about it when you're there as it seems to be told by word of mouth. Everything here was incredibly flavorful, delicious, and definitely worth coming back. I didn't find any of the items to "taste like the ocean" but I am also use to this style of cuisine and favor it over others. The two people at the bar were incredible especially Christina M! She made our night out a lot better as she was attentive, friendly, and helped us choose the best items on the menu.

My brother mentioned that this was the best sushi he's ever had. I would have to disagree. Though it was fresh sushi, it definitely was not worth the price. I've had much more unique rolls and can get double the food for half the price. My dad enjoyed the sashimi though! They did have good service, Info have to admit. If you have money to throw away, go for it. But personally, I wouldn't come here again. Way too expensive for the quality of the food.

Shimogamo is the best sushi in the Phoenix Valley! They fly their fish in fresh twice a week from Japan and even buy whole Bluefin Tuna. Their O Toro is outstanding! I highly recommend them and they have a location in Gilbert and one in Chandler.

We went for restaurant week and were only slightly disappointed. We both wanted the wagyu ribeye, but they only had one left. I was pretty astonished they were already out of it by Tuesday seeing as it's featured on their restaurant week menu. However, we ended up sharing that with the scallops and both were amazing! I was glad it worked out this way, so I could enjoy both options, but such an oversight deserves to lose the meal a star. It would have been 5 stars had they kept their special in stock. The rest of the meal was scrumptious as well! Everything was so balanced. Their chef absolutely tells a story with his food and it all had very clear direction. Nothing on any plate was out of place. The service was excellent, too! We loved our waitress! We plan on returning soon to try more of the menu.

Be aware of this place if you have gluten allergy issues. My son has celiac and today they send the sushi with soya sauce that had gluten in it. When I spoke to the manager he said they only have gluten free packets and didn't bother to check what they were sending home with the customers. Worst part is he didn't even care. We try to go these restaurants that pride themselves being allergy friendly and hire staff like this.

Simply AMAZING! Mother's Day, 05/12/2024, I made a reservation for my wife and I online. Our plan was to go the Chandler location but we discovered this Gilbert location. Only later reservations were available, (830 and 845). We got there and was instantly seated. The atmosphere was bustling and elegant. The customers consisted of groups, families, and couples. The dress code was mostly casual and business casual. We were dressed more business casual, maybe more formal compared to the others. The host sat us at the last table toward the end of the bar. We sat facing with our backs toward the rest of the restaurant, so it gave us a private dining feel. Our waiter, Joseph, is the friendliest, and most accommodating. His understanding of the menu and recommendations was superb! He is the model ALL restaurants should follow! We started with cocktails, which were PHENOMENAL, (recommended by Joseph) that not only complemented our entire course but also our personalities! We did not order everything all at once so we could savor and relish each dish. Time passed but the atmosphere remained filled with the busy and social noises of a restaurant. After dessert, before paying the bill, my wife and I looked around only to see a customer empty restaurant and servers casually ending their shift. We were the last couple there and we had NO CLUE!! We were not rushed or even given a single sign or insinuation the place was closing! That alone speaks volumes to the service we were provided! I like to drink tea after a meal but I did not want to impose just out of respect for everyone working so late on a Sunday. I have nothing but respect for the CHEF for creating such an elegant, respectful, and robust restaurant! KANPAI!

I was truly surprised to read some of the reviews here as our experiences at this restaurant have been nothing short of wonderful. From the attentive management to the friendly staff, each visit has felt special. The owner personally shared his passion for this establishment and how fortunate he feels to have retained such a dedicated team since opening. The cuisine is exceptional--arguably some of the best sushi and Asian fare in Gilbert. Each dish is crafted with care, and you can really taste the difference. We are thrilled to have this little slice of culinary heaven so close to home. If you're in search of top-notch sushi and Asian cuisine, look no further. This is the place you want to be!

We were greeted being told that they would seat us but they "are doing last call in 15 minutes." We had a reservation at 8:30 and the restaurant says is open until 9:30PM. The first waiter that came up to us was talking so fast and loud and even dropped plates accidentally on our table used a dirty pencil to point out items "He would get". At one point the manager came up and told the waiter to give them "a few extra minutes to order, because they had a reservation". The second waitress we had (not the first one who was sweaty and used a dirty pencil to point out his favorites) was OUTSTANDING. I hope she gets away from this company and finds a real place to work. What they didn't know, my wife has been in the food service industry her entire life and was the GM of some of the valleys premier dining establishments. So her perspective has always been one of "let's give them the benefit of the doubt..." but not this time. We will never return and we are both sure if the owner doesn't do something quickly and replace management at this location it won't matter because there won't be a place to go back to. Final thoughts . Arrived at 8:30 dinner done paid for and rushed out the door by the smell of a cooktop cleaning smoke filling the air while we watched the staff of the restaurant have cocktails at the bar (even though we were not allowed to order a second cocktail because they were trying hard to complete all the side work and cleanups so the staff can make sure to lock the doors at 9:30.) DONE AT 9:12. Not another person in the building assuming they were rushed out of there as well. Total bill $193.00 ALMOST 200.00 For this... HARD PASS! Great sushi truly great... HORRIBLE HORRIBLE FRONT OF HOUSE! Pretty sure the owners intend for the place to produce income for all the hours they are open, the staff should not determine that for them. Don't bother going here... they won't be here long!

Hubby and I came here during their lunch hour. It wasn't too busy and the ambiance was very inviting, modern, and upscale. The music wasn't too loud and the staff were friendly. Considering they are known for their sushi, my husband and I wanted to try their other dishes. Here are my thoughts: Udon bowl - the broth was flavorful and the noodles were great. My only complaint was the ground meat that was used. The meat settled to the bottom of the bowl which you had to consistently scooped up. I also added the egg to my dish which was the perfect addition in my opinion. Beef rice bowl - my husband ordered this and said it was good. However, he felt like there wasn't enough meat. He felt like it wasn't really worth the price. Matcha cheesecake - this is very rich and I was not aware of the red bean paste. I'm usually not a big fan of red bean so I would pass on this if you're the same. It's creamy but is a bit heavy if you're already full. I didn't finish it. Overall, I think it's not a bad place to try out if you're in the area. I believe this spot is more known for their sushi and rolls. So I may return to try that next time.

I was hooked on the first bite! Hubs and I had other plans for dinner, but when we saw Shimogamo we decided to change our plans and try out Shimogamo instead. So glad we did! We later found out that it was their soft opening week. The space is clean, modern, and minimalistic. It's open concept and you can watch the chefs at work. The bar half indoor, half outdoor. Reservations are recommended, but they did not turn us away. They said the wait would be 20-30 minutes and we could grab a drink at the bar. We went up to the bar and ordered drinks. I ordered the matcha hai and my husband requested a mocktail. He told the bartender to surprise him and he came up with a tasty one with ramen! The matcha hai comes with green tea, rice shochu, and lemon juice. It was quite refreshing. We were seated at the bar shortly after getting our drinks. We ordered the following: Fried shishito peppers $12 Miso soup $5 O-toro $22 Dillish tuna roll $20 Hamachi lime roll $20 Saikyo miso pudding $8 We started with fried shishito peppers, miso soup, and the o-toro. The o-toro is the fattiest tuna belly was my favorite from the night. It melted in my mouth. The dillish tuna roll and hamachi lime roll were also stellar. Everything was fresh and absolutely delicious. We ended the meal with saikyo miso pudding, which has saikyo miso, custard, kokuto syrup, and miso powder. It was incredible. The staff was wonderful. They have some kinks to work out, but given it was only their first few weeks of opening, they did great. We are looking forward to returning soon!

We have been patrons of the original Chandler location, so we were delighted to discover the new establishment with its more contemporary atmosphere. Our meal included chirashi, yakitori, and green tea tiramisu, all of which we found to be of exceptional quality and freshness. While we were overall pleased with our experience, we feel that the seating arrangements detracted from our enjoyment. The restaurant appeared to have maximized its space and profitability to the detriment of customer comfort, resulting in a somewhat cramped and overcrowded atmosphere. This was disappointing as it overshadowed the otherwise clean, modern ambience of the restaurant, making it less conducive to a relaxing dining experience. There are simply too many chairs at the sushi bar and too many tables in the restaurant. For this reason, it is a three-star restaurant in lieu of a solid four-star restaurant.

Finally found time to try out Shimogamo on a Tuesday afternoon for lunch. We were swiftly seated at the sushi bar and our waiter was there within seconds. Lunch menu is hand rolls only, plus a few ramen and noodle dishes. We ordered an udon noodle bowl to share (which they kindly split for us) and a series of hand rolls. Sushi was incredible. Super fresh and served with compelling flavors and textures. The udon was also delicious, the broth and beef were incredibly tasty. Service was great, the sushi chefs were kind and knowledgeable about the menu. The restaurant has an upscale feel, very vibey. A great addition to Gilbert. Parking can be a bit tricky during peak hours. We are excited to come back to try the dinner menu!

Was out first time to their new Gilbert location and we were excited for the yakitori menu. Our server Ricky was on point and made some great recommendations. We tried a few things like the chicken tenderloin, thigh, but at the waiter's recommendation we tried the chicken oyster and man that was the best cut! It was on the special menu and we're glad we tried it. The pork Kushi Katsu appetizer was ono as well as the Aburi Salmon roll. The Chu Toro and O Toro nigiri sushi was also winners. We washed it all down with Sapporo on draft and all in all it was a delicious dinner. We been going to Shimogamo from when our friend Al was the sou Chef and then the Chef so a little over 20 years. The owner Yoshi and family deserve the success they have been having as they've worked hard to make Shimogamo what it is today. Their new location will keep them going for 20 and more!

Celebrated my birthday at their new location tonight! We loved the original in Chandler and figured we would love this new one! We do! It is a totally different vibe, more modern feel, and less intimate, but I had a lovely date and really enjoyed the menu. Austin was our server, a great guy, and very attentive to our order. Service from the kitchen was a bit slow, but it was a Saturday night and a full house. We started our dinner with the katsu skewers and miso soup. Please, get the katsu skewers when you dine here! The katsu sauce was so good, and the actual cutlets were juicy and thick! We then ordered our nigri from the specials menu, a few rolls that are exclusive to their location, and the yakitori skewers. The sushi rolls we got were incredible, soft and buttery fish, and a great balance of flavors. The skewers came with their own salts, and all were good. I recommend the assorted option so you can really taste the quality. I really enjoyed everything! But the star of the meal was the matcha tiramisu, and I regret sharing with my husband. Beautiful space and lots of parking, but lots of trendy restaurants are neighbors here, so be ready to walk a bit from the parking lot.

My son's birthday celebration ended up being here. Made reservations prior which is highly recommended. Called the day before and only availability was outside & my timeframe worked for 7:00 PM. Beautiful weather so our table outside was perfect. We were planning to start with the edamame, but unfortunately they don't make a spicy or garlic flavored sauce so we opted out of that & got the Crispy Truffle Crab which has a snow crab mix, truffle oil & and a crispy fried sushi rice. This was absolutely delicious! We then ordered numerous rolls had to order two of the Oxtail Rolls because it was so amazing! The Udon Carbonara Pasta was an excellent dish! Super creamy sauce that was just luscious! Drinks were really good. Suggest the cold Sake & the Kamogawa Breeze which is a a peach sparkling sake- Super refreshing especially on a warm evening! Desserts: The Sake Cheesecake was delicious and the Matcha Tiramisu was good if you love Matcha. The service was a little lacking, but our server was extremely pleasant. Atmosphere is great & we enjoyed our dining experience on the patio. This place is pretty pricey and the rolls add up quickly. We really enjoyed everything unfortunately no birthday recognition from the establishment, but we partied for the occasion. LOL Definitely a place to will go again however will have to save up funds for the next visit. LOL

WOWWWW! We had the best date night here. After traveling to Japan we had zero expectations for sushi in Arizona but this place blew our minds. We enjoyed the crab salad, miso soup, signature rolls and nigiri flown in from Japan! Even better than the food were the people. Joe was an incredible server who knew every detail about the menu and his recommendations are the only ones I trust. The shaved ice dessert, holy cow, SAVE SOME ROOM! Peter is the manager and he made just as many trips to our table to fill our water and check on us. I couldn't recommend this place more. We cannot wait to bring family and friends here very soon. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality!

Thrilled this is close to home. Food was exceptional and service was better. I appreciate the restaurant calling ahead of my reservation and planning for the weather. They accommodated a patio reservation for the bar. Christina was sooo amazing. Knew the menu so well, did great at describing food items and incredibly warm and welcoming. Food was well prepared, seafood fresh, and sushi rolls were perfection. Not overwhelming with portion size. Everything was done just right. Great job!

Went to check out the Gilbert location after many years of frequenting the Chandler location. The food quality is excellent and on par with Chandler. Definitely less sushi specials than Chandler but the expanded menu with the Robata grill makes up for it! The dining room is a little more informal but still great ambience for a sushi restaurant. We sat at the sushi bar and had a great time talking with Tak our sushi chef. He was super knowledgeable about the menu and definitely loves what he does which makes the meal even better! Will definitely be back!!

I love the place! I have visited several times. It is pricey, but there are a few appetizers on the menu that will not bankrupt anyone. I love their duck, as well as sashimi. Tuna is fantastic, and halibut sashimi is one of the best I have had. Also, udon carbonara is quite delicious. As for my favorite, I order udon noodle soup and tempura shrimp on the side. They offer an amazing selection of wine, sake, beer, and great cocktails. Be advised, there are many things on the menu that are very expensive, but wagyu is not my favorite anyway. Service is a bit reserved - it's all Japanese staff (except for the bar) and they are not very warm. They will not be excited to answer multiple questions about sushi rolls or fish you have never heard of. They do have a lot of Japanese guests as well. Finally, the bartenders (both American and Japanese) are amazing and their service is outstanding. If you need help ordering, I suggest sitting at the bar! They will offer honest and truly helpful suggestions. Reservations are essential. Ambiance is somewhat minimalistic and sleek - I do like it a lot. Hands down the best and most inventive cocktails ever.

One of my favorite restaurants in all of Arizona. Amazing food and now they do take out as well. Highly recommended for sushi and poke lovers

We are huge fans of Shimogamo Chandler, living in Gilbert I was really excited to see them opening a restaurant that was half the distance for us. We went to the opening last night, I had 7:30 reservations and we were seated right away. The new location is beautiful. It's different enough to stand on its own but still felt like Shimogamo. For only having been open for 3 hours I was very impressed with the quality of the food, the speed in which it came and the accuracy of our order. Everything was delicious! We had sushi, ribs, pork katsu, and shrimp tempura. The shrimp could have been fried just a tad longer but overall everything was perfect. The service was as expected for an opening night but I am stretching, given that some issues were out of their control. Its not cheap. And sure, there are cheaper options - go to Albertsons to get your sushi if price is an issue for you, or one of the other hundreds of fast-food Korean sushi places masquerading as a Japanese restaurant. Quality ingredients cost more, this is not cheap gas station sushi. Overall an amazing opening night. We look forward to many years of dinners, celebrations and memories at the new location. Kudos to everyone for involved.

I don't want to say it because it's already busy, but this is delicious sushi. The staff is fantastic and the dining in the restaurant is great.

If you know real high end Sushi. This place is not it. They pretend to be fancy here. But the fish quality. And the roll quality and taste is not even close to top notch. The portion sizes are for children. And they charge a ridiculous amount for mediocre fish you can get at a basic local sushi spot. Maybe even worse than that. Don't be fooled by this overpriced hype. Most people that come here don't know real sushi. This place is capitalizing on that fact, and their wallets.

We are huge fans of the original shimogamo on Warner. We came into their new location with high hopes and expectations. Also it's closer to our house. I think some kinks still need to be worked out. The server was very nice and knowledgeable. If you are needing something, prepare yourself to ask for that something 3-4 times. On different occasions we asked for soy sauce, ginger, water multiple times with different people and took 10 min minimum to get these items. and we had to beg to order another drink. Our server forgot to ring in our appetizer so the sushi came out first and when I asked the server about the appetizers, you could tell they were not rung in. Cocktails were delicious, appetizers amazing, sushi is about half the size of the Warner location. All in all, I'll drive and stick to the Warner location.

I am such a huge fan of all these craft restaurants opening up in the Gilbert area, truly. I saw this pop up when I was grocery shopping and told myself I had to try! To start off, I would highly recommend you make a reservation on their website when planning to go. The drinks were tasty - I drink virgin cocktails and the bartender came up with this lychee concoction that was amazing. My husband got an Old Fashioned, he liked the flavor but told me they definitely don't make them as strong as other places.. other than that their food was FANTASTIC! I'm obsessed with their appetizer of the snow crab on sushi crispy rice.. still dreaming of it. The flavors are just fresh and light. Same with their entrees - we ordered the Shimogamo roll, the baked salmon roll, and the skewer sampler. My husband was pleasantly surprised by the bone marrow and heart skewer, these were his favorite. The style of the restaurant itself is an organic modern vibe so I would definitely say it's a little fancier. And then the food just comes out as it's cooked/grilled, so it reminded me of Barcelona where it's like tapas style! I really enjoyed our dinner here and I will definitely be turning.

First time and had a wonderfully delicious lunch. Husband and I each had the signature set. I added on the miso and salad. Also (not pictured) the citrus crab roll..that was a big hit. Made a non-yellowtail person into a "yellowtail is my favorite"! :)

Wonderful sushi experience at their new Gilbert location (right near our house!). Great cocktails to enjoy with excellent choices of High quality nigiri and sashimi. We just enjoyed their from Japan sushi Endo experience which was amazing!

Sadly, Shimogamo is something to be avoided. Has all the ingredients to be a good restaurant, except for the food, service, and execution. Four person meal, lunchtime, and $151. $37.75 per person for lunch struck me as excessive. Each of us ordered a bowl at ~$25 a few per bowl. Delivery of orders was staggered in 5min intervals. First, our daughter. 5min, then my order, 5min, then my son, 5min... still nothing... 10 minutes, still nothing, then we asked... and waiter admitted he forgot to submit my wifes order. He asked if she still wanted her order, which she did since part of having a family lunch is all family members simultaneously. I'm not sure if this is normal at this restaurant to stagger meal deliveries, but it was not an appealing experience. After 45 minutes we all had our meals. The staff are polite and the restaurant is clean and new. However, the execution was extremely poor. We should have been concerned when a couple sitting nearby waited ~7 minutes before deciding to leave. Though a painful and expensive experience, the only silver lining is the opportunity to share our experience and recommend you AVOID Shimogamo. There are other worthy restaurant options.

Phenomenal. No joke. I live in LA and this place stands toe-to-toe with the best sushi places I've been to there. Double Salmon roll amazing. Hamachi Lime Roll terrific. The chicken skewers (Kashiwa & Teba) blew me away. The baked king crab roll! WOW! And wait til you try the matcha taramisu -- UNreal!!

Been goin to the Chandler location forever and it is one of the best sushi restaurants in the USA. So we tried the new one in Gilbert, AZ for a birthday celebration. I had read it wasn't as traditional as the original but had a lot to offer. We were not disappointed. Started off with HIRAME USUZUKURI (halibut) which is so sublime that one just has to try it to understand. The other big favourite was the MAGURO (bigeye tuna) my guest was amazed how good it was. I enjoyed the ABURA BOUZU (escolar) especially since I don't find it everywhere in the AZ. We also shared the smoked skirt steak which was perfectly seasoned and cooked. It was so tender it was like meat butter. Truly rememberable. The meal was finished with a celebratory KAKIGORI which was so elevated above shaved ice it was a shame to call it shaved ice lol. The service was spot on, servers were helpful and knowledgeable without being too stalker-ish lol. I highly recommend this new edition of Shimogamo for dining parties of sushi lovers and their friends who are less fond of sushi, something for everyone. Well done Shimogamo! Keep up the great work.

This is an upscale Japanese restaurant with prices to match. I ordered the Chirashi bowl, listed at $32 on the lunch menu. The wait staff was very attentive and friendly. I waited about 15 minutes for my food which was fine. The presentation was beautiful, but in my opinion there should have been more fish. There were two pieces of tamago, and two scallops, but just one piece each for the other selections. Ebi, Salmon, Tuna. Hamachi, Red snapper? The sushi rice was okay. Now, the problem: the soy sauce that was on the table was old or tainted. It comes in a little teapot dispenser. It gave my fish a musty taste. After I had eaten several pieces, I realized that it was the fault of the soy sauce, not the fish. I immediately called the waiter to bring me some fresh soy sauce. He soon brought me what he called the "house" soy sauce, which was better than excellent. He explained that the soy sauce that came on the table was a low sodium version, and that some people don't care for it. I definitely did like the "house" soy sauce, but detested the soy sauce that came in the little teapot server. So, live and learn. I would definitely suggest that you ask for the "house" soy sauce, and avoid the soy sauce in the teapot server.

Best sushi in the east valley! Fresh and delicious, but definitely ain't cheap. Be prepared to splurge on this meal but definitely worth it!

Some of the best sushi we've had in Phoenix ! Everything was delicious and extremely fresh and well balanced. The food was pricier than what Yelp portrayed it to be, so coming here would be for a more special occasion. However we did enjoy our expierence and would definitely come back again.

Love this place! We originally started going to the Chandler location and we were so excited to hear about this new location. The original menu favorites are still there with some exciting and delicious new items! The staff is attentive and friendly, you can tell they take pride in their work there. Try the skirt steak it's phenomenal! And for dessert get the matcha tiramisu

I've been to the Chandler location for special occasions and was so excited to see Shimogamo open a location in Gilbert! We need more great culinary options like this in the area. Amazing, authentic experience. Highly recommend if you enjoy sushi.

Service was incredible from start to finish, the sushi is of utmost quality and handmade with precision and professional perfection and expertise. The cocktails are unique and delicious. It was such a treat dining here, I cannot wait to go back!

As a chef I can't say how happy I am that a non chain restaurant has opened in the area. I love this place. Peter is a fantastic host and remembers us every time we come in. By far the best restaurant in Gilbert. I've never had anything I didn't not thoroughly enjoy. From the cocktails to the sashimi, everything they do here they do at an extremely high level. This place is on par with some of the best sushi restaurants over ever eaten at including those in Japan. Just amazing food and service.

I came here for lunch with my husband and baby boy. We were seated right away. Our server was Tina and she delivered exceptional service. We got the Shrimp Tempura, soup/salad, premium hand roll set (which included the A5 Wagyu, Baked Scallop & Citrus snow crab) & also an additional order of the A5 Wagyu & Citrus Snow Crab hand rolls because they were so good. We also shared the Shimogamo beef bowl and it was really good. Lastly, we got the matcha tiramisu with red bean and OMG it was the best dessert I ever had. Overall everything tasted delicious and worth the $$$. We will definitely come back.

Great food, itty bitty tiny portions and wayyyyyy too expensive. We spent over $300 for 3 of us and left hungry! Only one person drinking wine. Coming from LA and OC, we know quality sushi and this is quality but price is too high for what you get and especially here in Gilbert. To top it off. my wife was taken back by the small wine glasses for the price! The only Chardonnay by the glass was $17 for a very small pour.. The ambiance is very very stale and should be more special for what you pay. The best part was our server, he was very nice and attentive. We have some great "go tos" here in Gilbert and this will not be one of them.... I'd rather go to a nice steakhouse or sushi spot in Phx or Scottsdale for that price. Rather than go here, treat yourself to one of the great resort restaurants or something more special!

All I can say is WOW Everything from the food, service, and ambiance was phenomenal. Our server Joseph took great care in guiding us through the new Gilbert menu and describing all the dishes. We never had to ask for our waters to be filled, the whole team is very hands on and will come up and ask you if you'd like another drink without having to wait for your server. The fish was all fresh and expertly cut, highly recommend the Crab and Scallop roll, we had several of the robata grill items as well that were absolutely divine. The total bill for two with drinks came out to around $300. That may be steep for some but the quality and freshness of everything far exceeded my expectations. If you're in the mood for fresh and authentic Japanese look no further than this spot!

I recently had the opportunity to join another couple, along with my husband, for date night at Shimogamo. While we did not have reservations (those are highly suggested and will save you a lot of hassle and waiting), we were seated right away outside on the patio. Shimogamo is in a trendy restaurant area on the corner of Williams Field and San Tan Parkway across from the San Tan Mall in Gilbert. The patio is a great space with a modern, upscale feel. Our waiter was Kyle who guided us through the menu as if an artist was painting a picture. We're not huge sake drinkers, or really drinkers in general, but Kyle suggested a bottle of sake to start our meal off with, and it did not disappoint. The Sword of the Sun sake was a wonderful choice to begin our meals with. Kyle suggested some Crispy Truffle Crab and Garlic Soy Brussels to munch on while we waited for our sushi and rolls to arrive. Service was prompt, knowledgeable, and professional. Kyle checked on us with appropriate timing and never let our waters or sake get close to empty. After gorging ourselves on what seemed like one of everything off the menu, crowd favorites were the Crispy Truffle Crab, Hamachi Lime roll, Kashiwa skewers AND the A5 Wagyu (I forget which cut our friends ordered, but it was melt in your mouth tender). We also really enjoyed some Japanese Uni (another great suggestion by our server) and we finished with Kyle's suggestion for dessert: Sake Cheesecake. Overall, a fantastic experience and a great chance to catch up with old friends. Thanks to Kyle for providing us with wonderful service and background knowledge about the food menu, beverage options, and history of the restaurant. We look forward to many meals at Shimogamo and will ask for Kyle whenever possible.

This may be the most memorable restaurant experience I have ever had and sets the standard for incredible food service. In summary, the service was exemplary and the food was fantastic quality. Peter was very accommodating and we were seated at the sushi bar in front of their executive chef, Tak, which I would highly recommend to smaller parties. He and the other sushi chefs were extremely skilled and friendly, offering information on the different dishes they were preparing as well as recommendations for our own dinner. They answered any questions we had about our food and were great to watch and talk to throughout the experience, sharing their passion for the food they were making and their experience and culinary history. Their miso soup and shrimp tempura were incredible and the yakitori chicken thighs were meltingly good even compared to other restaurants in the area. The assorted sushi gave a great selection of different cuts to try. I particularly enjoyed the salted fluke. Chef Sam recommended escolar which I tried as sashimi and it was fantastic. It was rich and buttery, recommended for those who like a strong flavor in their sushi. The cocktails were great too. The Nishiki Market Light was a fantastic whiskey cocktail with a refreshing splash of bitters and orange, and their Midori sour is perfect for those who like sweet and sour cocktails. We had the matcha tiramisu, which was great. Tangy and sweet, I would recommend it to those who like mascarpone and red bean paste. The executive chef himself walked us to the door at the end of the evening, putting a conclusion to the most wonderful restaurant experience I've ever had!

Food was good but service was just OK and we spent over $130 on lunch for 2 people and sat at the bar. Hand rolls are from $7-13 and they are too small to share so be prepared. We left feeling underwhelmed at everything. Maybe dinner service is better but we'll hesitate to return.

Was beyond pumped to see shimogamo open in Gilbert. Incredible food and very friendly staff. The sushi is the best in AZ in my opinion and the poke, curry and chicken bowls for lunch are an awesome value considering the quality.

Very tight on space and not a lot of room to get around to get to your table. The food was good, but it wasn't the best we have ever had. When ordering sushi rolls, the person delivering the food would explain in detail about everything in it, which was a nice touch. You can tell there isn't a lot of space in the sushi making/kitchen area either because it seemed like everyone was having a hard time getting around each other. When ordering a sake bomb, it wasn't explained that the sake was gonna be a very minimal amount (a half shot glass size). The edamame is not complimentary. The kitchen is right next to the bathroom and when we went to use the bathroom, waiters ran into us both times and didn't allow us to go before them, they walked right in front of us. The sushi was good, but the atmosphere made the experience unenjoyable. We don't plan on returning.

Outstanding sushi both in preparation and presentation. A little pricey but well worth it.

First. Pricey for serving size. But... the Sushi is excellent, fresh and creative. The sushi chefs are engaged and super friendly. Lunch menu is what I experimented with. The crispy albacore was excellent! Can't wait to try the dinner menu.

Fantastic food, cocktails and service! The sushi is the best we have had in the valley. Our favorites are the citrus roll, Yuzu tuna roll and the double salmon roll. Skewers are great. The carbonara is also exceptional. Yes, carbonara!

Overall it was average. The waiter we had Kyle was subpar. He never explained how the ordering went. Felt like he was short with us and wasn't a good server. The table next to us had a waiter who explained everything to them and specials that had for Friday that would have swayed our ordering. The food was decent but the pricing was too high for what it is. I have had better sushi at places that were less expensive like Kuka Sushi and Izakaya. It's 25% cheaper with better quality sushi. Based on the reviews we thought it would be worth the price but in my opinion we over paid. If it was less expensive it would be more on par but the prices really are too high for the sushi. I expected the salmon nigiri to melt in my mouth and instead it had a lot of chew to it. It was decent but nothing special.

The owner/manager... absolutely disrespectful! As soon as we got there he had a bad attitude and as time went on he got even worse. The restaurant was empty (now i know why) and he wasn't willing to sit a party of 8 together for a birthday. He lied about our reservation so he can feel better about himself and his lack of professionalism reeked through his immaturity. Do not recommend this restaurant and will never be coming back here again.

Shimogamo never fails to impress! We sat at the outside bar, Jarod mostly helped us. Service was awesome, drinks were great. The ambiance was higher end, and you can't beat 70 degrees on the patio, with a slit breeze. The food was amazing - we started with the Truffle Amberjack, then moved to the Hirame Usuzukuri - both wonderful! Nigiri was great, and fresh. Out of the 3 rolls we got, the Himachi Lime Roll was my favorite, but we also enjoyed the other two as well - Yuzu Tuna Roll, Aburi Salmon! All in all we will be back, and soo happy that we have a location next to us! Can't wait to try the Omakase, next time!

Food and service was excellent. Our server was very knowledgeable about all the items on the menu and their ingredients. Ambience was clean and relaxing But all of this does come at a price

WOW !!, is the word that comes to mind in regards to this place. The reason being is every time they brought something out, we just kept saying WOW !! Now we know why it was so hard to get into the Chandler location. We were lucky enough to get seated at the counter in front of executive chef Shawn, who was super cool, and treated us to a show. Our server, Christina is one of the best in the industry, very knowledgeable, and truly loves her job. The guy steering the ship Paul, made sure the orders went out perfectly, and on time, but would still stop to make sure we were OK. As for the food and drinks ..incredible. We had cold appetizers, Truffle Amberjack, and Hirame Usuzukuri, hot appetizers, edamame, and shrimp tempura. grilled crab legs, skirt steak, miso black cod, and a citrus roll. Everything was fresh, and amazing. We had both desserts that were on the menu, the Miso pudding and matcha tiramisu, loved them both. This is one place we will definitely be regulars at.