Izakaya Restaurants near Phoenix, AZ

“I absolutely love this place! I have become a regular now and the staff are so kind and fun! The food is always amazing and when I first started coming here I wasn't a sushi person. Now, I love my sushi and even have a few favorites. I doubt they could get rid of me as a regular customer! XD“

“Girlfriend and I stopped by tonight, super cute little spot! We loved their late night reverse happy hour. Our server was friendly and great, the food was delicious! Only slight feedback we have is that it was VERY bright in there which killed the ambiance a bit. They have cool dim lights and purple lights in there, I hope they can dim the bright lights and really make it a cool vibe! We will be back.“

“I’ve been coming to Dozo for the past 5 years. Every single time has felt so nurturing. The staff is very attentive and caring. The food is delicious. I love their ramen and sushi options. Cute and cozy atmosphere that isn’t too loud so you can have connecting conversations if you bring friends 🥰“

“I’m a Japanese person living in Arizona, and I really appreciate having a place like this nearby where I can get relatively affordable, authentic Japanese food.

I usually order the katsudon, which is consistently satisfying. The ramen is a bit overcooked for my taste compared to what you would expect in Japan, so I always request the noodles to be cooked firm when ordering.

The atmosphere is also very nice and photogenic, which makes it a good spot for dates as well.“