Being born and raised in Japan (military family), finding a Japanese place up to par can sometimes be difficult in Arizona. Akai Hana has easily become my go to place for Japanese food. I probably go at least once a week to eat here and I bring a new friend or family here each time. This place is priced right and makes quality sushi. What I love about this place is most hours in which I go here at turns out to be happy hour or both happy hour and lunch time!
This place has a lot of different sushi roll options which are displayed all around the restaurant, and each one unique in flavor and delicious in their own right. However, the item that I cannot resist ordering everytime is the takoyaki (octopus ball). Essentially takoyaki is a traditional Japanese festival food that is octopus covered in a type of pancake in bite sized balls, in okonomiyaki sauce and topped with bonito flakes. If you go here, you have to try it because it is one of the very few places that offer them.
All standard nigiri and sashimi are offered as well and are very good, but may not stand out too much from the crowd. Still, great quality for a good price.