I've been to Kabuki at least a half dozen times. We've never had a bad experience. The sushi is fresh and there are many sashimi and roll choices. If you have a person in your party who dislikes sushi there are many options on the menu. My GF loves this place and she doesn't do sushi. The service has always been good to great. If you like unagi that dragon roll is loaded with eel. I order it every time.
The people giving this place a terrible review are either clueless on sushi, over critical prima donnas, or a pathetic combination of both. Sushi in the valley is hit or miss, Kabuki is as good as you'll find in Tempe, much better than the nightclub posing as a sushi joint on Mill Ave.