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For a nondescript storefront in a forgettable plaza, Yen Sushi & Sake Bar is both charming and memorable. This is a small location--no more than two dozen tables, plus additional seating at the sushi bar, but it is beautifully decorated and well-staffed.
The menu is a small book! It took my dining companion and I more than a few minutes to decide on our rolls for the evening. Based on our experiences with other sushi bars, we each ordered two rolls--he the chicken teriyaki roll and one more 'traditional' roll that I cannot remember, me the veggie roll and the veggie tempura roll. Soda was served by the can, but was well-chilled and served with a glass of ice.
We were each brought a cup of miso soup to start. The rolls were well-timed, arriving just as we finished our soup. There was a LOT of food! The traditional rolls were large enough, but the chicken teriyaki and veggie tempura rolls each came with a side of what they were made with! Those rolls alone would have made for a meal.
Quality of the food was excellent. The veggie tempura roll was warm, all of the ingredients were fresh, and there was no discernible "fishy" flavor that sometimes plagues the seaweed at other restaurants.
The extensive selection of speciality rolls are really where Yen Sushi & Sake Bar shines, and we can't wait to go back and sample some more. Prices are reasonable; roughly in line what one would expect to pay for sushi outside of Scottsdale.
A must-visit for any sushi fan!
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