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| - Best Japanese in AZ, hands down. I try ALL the sushi places and this place is the best. The original dishes are top notch and the grilled food is amazing. Also a good bar, try the shisotini.
First, get something off the specials menu. I've been 7 times now and I ALWAYS order off the specials menu. They often have VERY good toro, even otoro on occasion, always a first recommendation at any sushi place. Also they use special wood for the grilled items so you also have to try one of the those. If you have friends/family that fear sushi the carpacios (usually similar to sizzled fish, sashimi and hot oil) are always tasty and very non-daring. Also the cooked specials are plentiful so do not fear. If they have the live ama ebi this is a MUST. You will not see it live, but you'll taste it and YES, eat the heads! Lately seared scallops w/ uni sauce has had a semi permanent spot on the specials and that is amazing.
The service is great and the price is fair, usually $100-$125 for two with drinks and desert (the desert rules). Great for a date, birthday, etc. It's in a very unassuming spot in a strip mall near a target and circle K. Anyone who knows sushi knows to frequent small unassuming spots in strip malls. The interior is great and the atmosphere is comfortable and classy all at once. One of the best restaurants in AZ, and I've eaten (frequently) at most.
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