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| - I've been on a bit sushi kick lately, after finding that Hana didn't live up to the hype. I was a tad skeptical of the better reviews of Moira, but decided to give it a try, especially since it's in one of my favorite mixed use buildings in downtown Phoenix. And I'm glad I did. From the decor, to the service and most importantly, the quality of the food Moira is a great addition to the downtown scene. Hana may be a bit more 'traditional' in its approach to sushi, but it holds nothing on Moira in terms of freshness, quality or creativity.
While it isn't the best sushi that I've ever had (need to travel to Vancouver for that) it is the best I've had in Phoenix. Fresh products prepared with attention and creativity. The tempura is great, light batted and cooked to let the vegetables stand out, and reflects what is being done in Vancouver, Tokyo, NYC, Hong Kong and other sushi mecca's. Also they have a nice beer selection, including a few from Japanese micro-brewery Hitachino Nest, which makes for a refreshing change from the (Budweser equivalent) Sapparo and Asahi that most Japanese restaurants serve.
A bit of advice for those contemplating ordering sashimi or nigri -- always ask the sushi chef (and not the wait staff) what they recommend that evening -- sushi restaurants are at the mercy of their suppliers in terms of the quality of the daily deliveries, and the toro that tasted divine last week, may not make the 'cut' this week.
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