I was here for the Yelp event and from what I saw and sampled I liked. The apps we ordered were good, except for the calamari which had way too much ginger. There should have been a sauce to cut it with. We only sampled a small part of the sushi but it was well done and I would like to try more. The mixed drinks were great.
The space is light and airy, just like the best Japanese places I've dined at (Morimoto, Nobu....however, the cusisine, while good, is not at that level). The larger menu seems inviting and our service was fantastic. Looking at the menu, prices aren't that far off from various Japanese places of that scope (not necessarily in the Phoenix area), and perhaps even cheaper.
Its not like other Japanese places in the Valley. Its not your average sushi place.
Oh, and the complimentary valet was a nice and unexpected touch.