Sushi in Phoenix

[oryza]

A random thought occurred to me... I usually get sushi fixes done right in LA, but what if I need an emergency quickie during the week? Where, and can, one find good sushi in Phoenix?

(I've had bad sushi in Mesa, at some rather forgettable place... and am hoping for some simple fresh stuff). No fancy rolls or varieties for me. I'm a pure sashimi-type.

[ipsedixit]

Yasu.

[kmarg]

Sakana is always good, several locations around town, good quality, reasonable prices.

[hohokam]

Dropping in place links...

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Hiro Sushi
9393 N 90th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Yasu Sushi Bistro
4316 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Kampai Japanese Restaurant
2945 E Bell Rd Ste 102, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Fish Market Restaurant
1720 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016

[hzp]

i speak only on behalf of the greater phx/scottsdale area... the east valley eludes me. but as far as i am concerned, for what you seek, there are only 5 sources (and by seek, I mean really GOOD fish.. sashimi... not rolls)

1. Fish Market- don't underrate it. For sashimi, its really pretty awesome. 20th St and Camelback
2. Hana- you can usually catch them cutting down a massive fish right there 7th Ave and Missouri
3. Kampai- the original. there is no better. period. 38th St and Bell
4. Hiro- they lost their uber chef Eugene a year or two ago, but they're still masters of real japanese sushi and sashimi 92nd St and Shea
5. Yasu- awesome quality of fish. Cactus and Tatum

Don't bother with the west side... and I'm sure people can kick in opinions on the East side.

[Firenza00]

Kampai is at 28th St and Bell. I always forget about them despite living only a mile or so away.

[hzp]

this confusion also explains why i ALWAYS turn the wrong way coming off the 51. always.

[Firenza00]

Yeah, that'd do it. :)
Might I suggest a Garmin, Magellan, etc. :-D

[winedubar]

i can't believe i'm chiming in support of the west side ;)

but tokyo lobby is great. i love their sushi.

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Tokyo Lobby
5795 W Bell Rd Ste 1, Glendale, AZ 85308

[hzp]

my bad. you're TOTALLY right on that one.

[Firenza00]

Yup, I'm in complete agreement with ya. Creative rolls of excellent quality and presentation. We just never get that way too often.

[ziggylu]

Sushi Ken in Ahwatukee

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Sushi Ken
4206 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85048

[sistinas]

Seconded. The prices are very, very fair for the amount of quality food you get. It's open seven days a week now and they serve until 10pm!

[Firenza00]

Hana at 7th Ave and Missouri.

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Hana Japanese Eatery
5524 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013