Bottom line: good food, great ambiance and service, try it!
The hubby and I came on a Wednesday night. It was surprisingly busy which is always a good sign. We had made reservations for a table outside which was ready for us when we arrived. It's casual but cool. Hubby strolled in a shorts and flip flops and no one gave him a second glance.
We ordered drinks (shiso mojito and creature comforts) which were interesting and delicious. We got buns to start (chicken and pork - I liked the chicken better and hubby liked the pork). We also tried 3 different sushi rolls which were all tasty. There were also plenty of nigiri/sashimi options which we didn't try. Also heard the ramen is really good but that's for next time. Both the buns and sushi hit all the traditional flavors you expect but redone for an contemporary American palate. It's yummy either way. The owner offered us tiramisu made with some miso which was unexpectedly amazing! Don't freak out about the miso; it's like the salt in salted caramel. Must order if available!
Service was a bit slow for a weeknight but like I said, it was busier than I would have thought for a weeknight. The owner, who was there that night, came by to personally apologize for the wait in getting our food and took care of us. Even though there was a slight wait for our sushi rolls to come out, this place still knows customer service better than most other restaurants at the same price point. Compared to other sushi offerings in the north Scottsdale/Desert Ridge area, this is one of our new favorites!