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Denie Joyce R.
Feb 16, 2025
My husband and I had a reservation for the Omakase experience for Valentines. Overall, the food was tasty, fresh, and unique. You can tell the chef took his time creating the menu. The space is quaint. So I would suggest making reservations even if you don't do Omakase. The place does get quite busy so reservations would help. The chef/owner was personable and friendly. You can tell he loves his craft and he has great customer service.
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Sarah M.
Feb 15, 2025
My Valentine's Day Omakase experience was good, but just that. Although we were the first couple to arrive for the 6:30 reservation, we were seated at the end which meant... listening to Gordon Ramsey on the TV while watching in the distance the nigiri being made with a side of watching the take out orders. The experience should really cap at 6 people. I was served last and always around the corner because of the set up of the experience. The previous reservation was still going when we got there and I was seated with a previous customers water. That being said, I give the chef and the food the recognition they deserve. Food was excellent itself. Each nigiri comes with a piece of wasabi and the chef is pleasant. This would be worth it and I would 100% try this again, but in a different view. Overall great, but just don't be the couple to sit at the end I guess ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Andy M.
Jan 28, 2025
A new(er) omakase service in Phoenix. Great pictures but somehow offering omakase for $85 made Yuzu quite intriguing on how the quality for price would play out. Short answer: totally worth it! It is a small, but very pretty space and the omakase is by reservation only. The iPads for ordering drinks and a la carte is a nice touch and allowed Chef Yu to work his magic. The quality was great, either pretty classic nigiris either the occasional modern dressing. With so many great sushi places popping up, it's hard to rank Yuzu as the best. However, the value absolutely sets it apart. We got 14 pieces for $85 which is amazing. The quality is not to be understated either. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and Yuzu may have just made it possible for me to enjoy omakase more frequently!
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Becca W.
Jan 22, 2025
We came to Yuzu Omakase to celebrate my husband's birthday, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. Never did we expect to find such high-quality Japanese sushi in the middle of the Arizona desert. Every single bite was exquisite--so delicious that all we could do was nod and say, "Oishii!"The omakase menu featured 13 courses of seasonal nigiri, each one crafted with care and precision. Since we love uni, we couldn't resist adding three extra orders of uni nigiri to complete our incredible meal. The flavors were unmatched and left us speechless.The restaurant itself is small but beautifully decorated, creating an intimate and cozy atmosphere. For the omakase experience, there are only six seats available, so making a reservation is essential. We booked our spot through Yelp, and the process was quick and hassle-free.If omakase isn't your style, you can still walk in and enjoy their regular sushi offerings. Overall, YUZU Omakase is a hidden gem for sushi lovers, and we can't wait to return! Highly recommend it for a special occasion or whenever you're craving an exceptional dining experience.
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Frank F.
Jan 16, 2025
I didn't make this reservation lightly--I was celebrating something special. I booked the reservation through the Yelp app, which clearly states "Make a reservation -- Table for 2," as shown in the image I've uploaded. I also uploaded an example from a different restaurant showing the proper way to offer different dining options when taking reservations.I was so excited about this visit that I arrived early and walked around the plaza, eagerly waiting for them to open. Once the restaurant opened, we walked in to find only one waitress and the owner working. The owner insisted on charging the two of us for Omakase. I explained that I had booked a table, not Omakase, and that my wife doesn't eat sushi. This led to a confrontation that lasted what felt like far too long, completely spoiling what could have been a perfect day.Despite the rocky start, we still ordered quite a bit, hoping to make the best of the experience. Unfortunately, the sushi was average at best, and the up-charges for searing were absolutely ridiculous. In hindsight, we shouldn't have bothered--it wasn't worth it.Coming from the restaurant world, I can confidently say that being a great chef doesn't necessarily mean you can also be the face of the restaurant or handle the business side effectively, even if it's your own establishment.
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April A.
Feb 18, 2025
I came for the omakase experience, and my goodness was it worth it. We had 13 different types of sushi along with so edamame and miso soup. Every one we had was unique and tasty.
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Elicia N.
Dec 5, 2024
This new neighborhood gem is so cute! I happened across it by accident. They have several seatings a day for preplanned omakase so check in advance. The server seemed a bit confused when I showed up as a walk in, but we got it figured out . Love the $85 price point since most places charge over $100.I wandered in on a Thursday night and put my hand in for a 6pm seating. The chef provided 13 sushi tastings and a handroll. Everything was fabulous. The walk into the establishment toward the bar is lovely and intimate.This is a true omakase experience with a mini presentation per bite by Chef Yusu himself. You eat with your fingers and enjoy one bite at a time. My favorites were the sea bass with plum sauce, sweet shrimp, and the sea urchin over caviar with lemon zest. Yes! I'd skip the rice on that one next time so nothing competes with the sea urchin. The tenderloin with truffle sauce was decadent and the giant clam my incredible! Melted in my mouth! Lovely ending with blue crab handful. The chef is such a sweetheart and so well-mannered. My only suggestion for atmosphere would be to turn the music up a tad for energy and to engage guests a bit more or get customers chatting with one another so a more lively, fun vibe for all guests!
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Raquel F.
Nov 30, 2024
We did takeout for our first time. I recognize I didn't get the full effect of the experience by not dining in buy I love the location as we need more good places to eat in the area. Got 2 omakase and one rainbow roll. The rainbow roll was good. The fish is a good quality for being in Arizona. The omakase was good but wished there was a bit more variety to match the price. Other than that, we enjoyed our meals and look forward to the next visit!
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Shanika H.
Jan 4, 2025
Still just as good! Service was better and you can tell they're getting more settled and have a good routine down. Food was fresh and vibes were nice and mellow.
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Daniel L.
Oct 27, 2024
Yuzu @ home (lunch menu?) is a steal for its price! Got the yuzu SP and rainbow rolls - tasty. The yuzu/ponzu sauce that came with the salmon and the aguachile sauce with the tuna were both super tasty so we dipped our cut rolls in them. Cut rolls were on the smaller side, but for the quality & taste, decent pricing! Would definitely come back. Came for lunch and no reservations needed. Though if you want the omakase, you need reservation.
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