4 stars really just because we are sushiholic and have pretty high standard in sushi! The black rice for us is pretty much a pros and a cons as the same time: it's different, help up your appetite, healthy but the taste is so sweet and a bit funky it's hinder the freshness of their fish.
The fish quality is really good! And the cut is really thick too! I love the sashimi! Toro was like heaven! Nigiri was okay probably because of the high ratio of fish over rice. However, when it comes to rolls w lots of rice... I can only tell I'm eating fish by the texture, not the taste.
But this place still one of the best sushi place in AZ :) somewhere different to take friends whom visit from far away. Also, Scottsdale location is a lot more spacious and easier to find parking than Phoenix location. :)
Food: 4/5
Service: 5/5
Location: 3/5 for Phoenix and 5/5 for Scottsdale
Price: 5/5