YUZU OMAKASE SUSHI

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.

Had the 10-piece omakase lunch. Everything was absolutely delicious. Each piece of fish was perfectly cut and very tender with excellent flavors. The rice was very well cooked and the overall experience was superb. Very happy to have this new sushi restaurant in my neighborhood.

WOW!!! I wish I could give this new restaurant 10 stars!! This intimate omakase dining is EXACTLY what arizona needed! This was by far the freshest sushi I’ve ever had in AZ. You need to make a reservation as it only sits 6 people at a time so a very intimate experience. The chef was so kind and you can tell how passionate he is in curating such a wonderful dining experience . The chefs tasting menu is ALOT OF FOOD at a very reasonable price of $85 per person!! My husband and I were stuffed at the end of the meal. Service and ambiance were excellent. I cannot recommend this place enough! We found our local sushi spot!!!!

Awesome food and experience!! My wife and I just had lunch there, and it was comparable to the Michelin starred restaurant we had in Tokyo! It's nice to have a quality place here in Phx area! The Unagi sushi is prepared just right! Not too sweet! We even added Hokkaido sea urchin!

Excellent Omakase Japanese restaurant! The food is prepared fresh with absolute care. The flavors work well together with excellent-tasting rice. It's an experience not to miss. The sake offerings pair well with the food.

I have eaten at several Michelin-starred restaurants in Japan, and this meal compares with them. Yuzu Omakase may be in a strip mall, but it also may be one of the best restaurants in Arizona. Compared to Shin-Bay in Scottsdale, this was a better meal, at 1/4 the price. If you are into Sushi, you need to try this.

Amazing addition to the North Phoenix area..! The 14-piece omakase dinner experience was incredible. And very affordable for an omakase experience (~$100 pp) Super fresh fish. Direct interaction with the omakase sushi chef on each piece of fish and watching preparation to plate. Fantastic service from the staff helping with the experience. Atmosphere inside the restaurant is great. Atmosphere outside the restaurant is fine...if you make sure to find it. Being that its in a strip mall location, I would say its easy to drive right past...so pay attention or GPS! ;) Maybe thats not "atmosphere" but just location. Overall, the experience was fantastic! Will definitely be back to do it again!

Fantastic value, very fresh! Booked dinner omakase for 4 @ 7:30pm. Yuzu is located in a nondescript strip mall. What a treat. Seated at the chefs counter and served 13 exquisitely prepared nigiri and finished with a crab hand roll and miso soup. Nigiri included: O-toro, wagyu beef, yellowtail, charred black cod, and bluefin tuna. Super fresh and delicious-super value at $85/person + tax and gratuities. I’ve been to other places with comparable quality charging at least twice as much. The restaurant is new; they have only been in the space for 2 months, which explains the decor. But the quality of the seafood, and the friendly, efficient service, more than makes up for it. We will absolutely come again!