Pan Asia is one of Phoenix's hidden jewels. Tucked away in a strip center on 24th & Baseline, Pan Asia is a great alternative to expensive, trendy sushi joints. I eat sushi at Pan Asia at least every other weekend and can say that Pan Asia's sushi is just as good if not better than RA. Not to mention cheaper, especially if you go there on one of their half off Saturday's or during happy hour.
I feel like Norm from Cheers when I go there and the staff is very friendly. Their friendliness is what you should come to expect from a family run restaurant. I especially like John who is hilarious. If you get to know John he will keep you laughing the whole time you are there and will make sure your drinks are never empty.
I highly recommend the Fire Roll, a California roll with a nice sized sauteed shrimp on top drizzled with a sweet and mildly spicy sauce surrounded with Bacardi 151 that they light on fire to create the ultimate sushi experience. For tuna lovers, go with the Sama Roll which is a spicy tuna roll topped with a black peppered spiced slice of Ahi.
Hope this review helps and if you are in on a Friday or Saturday night I'm sure you'll see me there. Can you pick me out???