So had to up date my review and down grade to two stars. Its been quite a while since I've been here and I couldn't remember why, then once I sat down it all came back.
To start I made the unfortunate choice of getting a table. Although only 10 feet from the bar and high top tables, by some strange mystery happy hour doesn't apply. Higher overhead costs I assume. When I asked the server why, she said she didn't know that's just the way the owner wanted it. So it literally would have saved me 50% on drinks and appetizers just to order them from the bar and bring them back to my table. We just decided to order neither. If the restaurant wants to make it difficult to enjoy happy hour then no reason to come early... or maybe at all.
Not much else has changed. The place and employees continually remind you how cool they are and how lucky toy are to be here. I give up cool a long time ago, so maybe spend money where cool is not required.
In fairness, here was my prior review: Really a 3 1/2 stars, a little above average. Great ideas, good sushi, but trying a little too hard to be different. Food is fresh and tastes good. But there are a lot of restaurants in Scottsdale that have the same. It is very popular. My wife would probably rate higher.