A small family owned hole in the wall gem of a sushi restaurant. I have been to many sushi places around the States and I will say this place is spot on when it comes to their sushi rolls. What's unique about this place is their daily - or weekly - specials (i.e. specialized sushi rolls that have limited ingredients or unique vs. the regular menu) constantly change and it is a first come, first serve basis until they run out. I've never seen that before and think that makes them truly standout.
In terms of their sushi rolls, the quality, the selections, and taste was top-notch. They had a good selection of appetizers, which was also amazing, a good selection of sushi, Japanese craft beers, and Japanese sake for those that like to drink.
I highly recommend checking this place out and recommend arriving a couple minutes early as the seating is very limited (25+/- seats). They do not take online reservations and when you arrive and the seats are all full, you will need to put your reservation on their sign up board inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mix Tempura, Sushi, Gyoza
Chad Russell
Eat here. Leo is the MAN! PS. His staff awite too. 😂😊⚡️💬💥🍣
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Cuadra
I'm visiting from Kansas and by far the best sushi that I have ever had. Incredible experience overall. I was able to try many different dishes and all of them were very well put together and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Saige Sanchez
Popped in here by chance - delicious sushi, friendly staff, modern and yet welcoming interior! I was greeted warmly and when I asked, was recommended several types of nigiri! The fish was fresh and the ingredients full of flavor, and I loved the unique flavor combinations the owner has come up with! I came toward the end of lunch, and was the only one there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J P
One of the best sushi I had in AZ. Everything fresh, exceptionally seasoned and so delicious. Can’t wait to come back and try more dishes. Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tony Yu
Fun and cozy little sushi place. When you go, you may think you are appearing on a SNL set, but it is far from that. The whole vibe right down to the chef’s attire speaks authentic Japanese cuisine experience. They are going for the best of the freshest experiences possible in the middle of a desert. All the sushi was prepped well and served with guidance and recommendations by staff and chefs. Would definitely go back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Duane Terrazas
Smaller intimate place, with a few tables and sushi bar. Service was excellent. Food was very good. Had the Toro sashimi, Shrimp Tempura, Las Vegas roll, and all were very good. Will definitely be going back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Brandon Thompson
It was a super friendly place with great service. They put a really fun spin on sushi. Some of the sauces and flavors were so different! Like they had been aged for eons just to make it to the sushi they served. The fish was also exceptional
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Blake Aiton
Was visiting the area and was in the mood for Sushi. Saw the reviews and being a small restaurant. It did not disappoint. Everyone was very friendly, cozy space, and most importantly delicious food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chelsie Marshall
We always have an excellent time when we have dinner here. The food is fantastic, the chefs put so much work into making their artistry look and taste amazing. And the rest of the staff is friendly and welcoming!
My husband and I stumbled upon this gem on our date night. The sushi was fresh and delicious. The bass with chiles was our favorite. We’re SO glad we found our new sushi spot. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Summer Jones
The space and servers were lovely, but I was disappointed with the sushi rolls. Nearly every roll on the menu was deep-fried, and the seaweed in the rolls tasted old and chewy, to the point where my guest and I almost choked on it. Oddly enough, the sashimi at the sushi bar looked fresh and appealing, but the one sashimi roll I ordered never arrived, so I can’t speak to it firsthand. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I won’t be returning.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Mint Malek
I’m sorry I don’t know how this place has 4.7 rating, I do not recommend their rolls at all. Very limited menu, and on top of that you pay for ginger? I’m from Washington DC best places to eat sushi, and I compare this place to a grocery place that they serve sushi. Me and my husband went there tonight and we paid $147 with tip. We had two of their combos and two rolls and a one hot saki. With that price I could have an amazing dinner at sanctuary camelback resort.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Sashimi Combo
Kimberly Schlecht
The best sushi place for all the reasons. Amazing food; very high quality, insane attention to detail, they all really know what they're doing and they have weekly specials that are fantastic. The regular menu is incredible too. Owner is always around. All of the staff are knowledgeable, incredibly friendly and great sense of humor. I went right when they opened once and was the only one there for an hour and just chatted with all of the staff the entire time. Just a very welcoming & warm environment. Can't believe we have this gem in Ahwatukee!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elizabeth Wright
Best Sushi experience ? EVER! The staff is amazing, the food was super fresh and delicious! The price was spot on. If you like sushi ? then you MUST try the Sushi Nakano Experience ❤️ ? ?
Dietary restrictions: The staff is careful if you let them know of dietary restrictions and handled the issue appropriately.
Wheelchair accessibility: Easily accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Spicy Tuna Roll, Sashimi Combo, Omakase, Mix Tempura, Roll, Salmon Sashimi, Black Snapper, Chef Special, Toro, Hanabi, Edamame, Sushi, Deep Fried Rice, Bushido Roll
A small family owned hole in the wall gem of a sushi restaurant. I have been to many sushi places around the States and I will say this place is spot on when it comes to their sushi rolls. What's unique about this place is their daily - or weekly - specials (i.e. specialized sushi rolls that have limited ingredients or unique vs. the regular menu) constantly change and it is a first come, first serve basis until they run out. I've never seen that before and think that makes them truly standout.
In terms of their sushi rolls, the quality, the selections, and taste was top-notch. They had a good selection of appetizers, which was also amazing, a good selection of sushi, Japanese craft beers, and Japanese sake for those that like to drink.
I highly recommend checking this place out and recommend arriving a couple minutes early as the seating is very limited (25+/- seats). They do not take online reservations and when you arrive and the seats are all full, you will need to put your reservation on their sign up board inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mix Tempura, Sushi, Gyoza
Eat here. Leo is the MAN! PS. His staff awite too. 😂😊⚡️💬💥🍣
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm visiting from Kansas and by far the best sushi that I have ever had. Incredible experience overall. I was able to try many different dishes and all of them were very well put together and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Popped in here by chance - delicious sushi, friendly staff, modern and yet welcoming interior! I was greeted warmly and when I asked, was recommended several types of nigiri! The fish was fresh and the ingredients full of flavor, and I loved the unique flavor combinations the owner has come up with! I came toward the end of lunch, and was the only one there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best sushi I had in AZ. Everything fresh, exceptionally seasoned and so delicious. Can’t wait to come back and try more dishes. Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun and cozy little sushi place. When you go, you may think you are appearing on a SNL set, but it is far from that. The whole vibe right down to the chef’s attire speaks authentic Japanese cuisine experience. They are going for the best of the freshest experiences possible in the middle of a desert. All the sushi was prepped well and served with guidance and recommendations by staff and chefs. Would definitely go back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Smaller intimate place, with a few tables and sushi bar. Service was excellent. Food was very good. Had the Toro sashimi, Shrimp Tempura, Las Vegas roll, and all were very good. Will definitely be going back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
It was a super friendly place with great service. They put a really fun spin on sushi. Some of the sauces and flavors were so different! Like they had been aged for eons just to make it to the sushi they served. The fish was also exceptional
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was visiting the area and was in the mood for Sushi. Saw the reviews and being a small restaurant. It did not disappoint. Everyone was very friendly, cozy space, and most importantly delicious food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We always have an excellent time when we have dinner here. The food is fantastic, the chefs put so much work into making their artistry look and taste amazing. And the rest of the staff is friendly and welcoming!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
My husband and I stumbled upon this gem on our date night. The sushi was fresh and delicious. The bass with chiles was our favorite. We’re SO glad we found our new sushi spot. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The space and servers were lovely, but I was disappointed with the sushi rolls. Nearly every roll on the menu was deep-fried, and the seaweed in the rolls tasted old and chewy, to the point where my guest and I almost choked on it. Oddly enough, the sashimi at the sushi bar looked fresh and appealing, but the one sashimi roll I ordered never arrived, so I can’t speak to it firsthand. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I won’t be returning.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
I’m sorry I don’t know how this place has 4.7 rating, I do not recommend their rolls at all. Very limited menu, and on top of that you pay for ginger? I’m from Washington DC best places to eat sushi, and I compare this place to a grocery place that they serve sushi. Me and my husband went there tonight and we paid $147 with tip. We had two of their combos and two rolls and a one hot saki. With that price I could have an amazing dinner at sanctuary camelback resort.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Sashimi Combo
The best sushi place for all the reasons. Amazing food; very high quality, insane attention to detail, they all really know what they're doing and they have weekly specials that are fantastic. The regular menu is incredible too. Owner is always around. All of the staff are knowledgeable, incredibly friendly and great sense of humor. I went right when they opened once and was the only one there for an hour and just chatted with all of the staff the entire time. Just a very welcoming & warm environment. Can't believe we have this gem in Ahwatukee!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Sushi experience ? EVER! The staff is amazing, the food was super fresh and delicious! The price was spot on. If you like sushi ? then you MUST try the Sushi Nakano Experience ❤️ ? ?
Dietary restrictions: The staff is careful if you let them know of dietary restrictions and handled the issue appropriately.
Wheelchair accessibility: Easily accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Spicy Tuna Roll, Sashimi Combo, Omakase, Mix Tempura, Roll, Salmon Sashimi, Black Snapper, Chef Special, Toro, Hanabi, Edamame, Sushi, Deep Fried Rice, Bushido Roll
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