Izakaya Restaurants near Tempe, AZ

DOZO Izakaya Izakaya • $$
440 W Warner Rd STE 104, Tempe

Customers` Favorites

Miso Soup with Tofu Seaweed and Scallion
Chicken Curry Katsu Plate
Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box
Assorted Tempura Plate
Assorted Sashimi
Sushi Bento Box
California Roll
Chicken Karaage
Tonkotsu Ramen
Tempura Udon

“I walked in and was greeted right away by staff. All staff were super friendly and kept checking in on me throughout. I ordered a chicken teriyaki bento box with a California roll which included all of this. It was so tasty. I also ordered an iced green tea. I thought everything was great especially for the price and I will definitely be coming back.“

4.5 Superb62 Reviews
Zu Izakaya Asian Kitchen Bar Izakaya • $$
2210 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Karrage Skewer
Bulgogi Mushroom Pot
Vegetarian Roll
California Roll
Las Vegas Roll
Shrimp Tempura
Philly Roll
Miso Soup
Takoyaki
Edamame

“We came on a Wednesday evening, and decided to sit by the bar side to avoid waiting for a table. We ordered some food off the happy hour menu - the masubi and California roll. Both were good and a great value. My husband ordered the beef bulgolgi and he enjoyed it. I got the yaki udon with chicken. Food was great and the bartender was so friendly!“

4.4 Superb98 Reviews
Kuka Sushi & Izakaya Sushi • $$
1221 E Apache Blvd Suite103, Tempe

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Salmon Roll
Spicy Tuna Roll
Omakase Dinner
Poke Salad
Spicy Tuna
Tako Yaki
Edamame
Sushi

“Really cute spot with fun decor and vibes ~ Stopped here for sushi and the omakase lunch deal a great value. A filling amount of food for a good price. They let you pick the roll that comes with it from the basic roll selection (California type rolls). We also ordered the dragon roll and it was very good! The yakitori was on the drier side (I ordered the chicken breast with a teriyaki type glaze/seasoning) but the flavor was decent. The strawberry lemonade was also some of the best I've had!Parking: Parking lot available for those going to the restaurants in the complex. Slightly confusing where the restaurant is from the parking lot but walk out to the sidewalk and turn right. (It's not on the corner of the street.)“

4.1 Good58 Reviews
Matsuri Izakaya on Mill Japanese •
699 S Mill Ave #115, Tempe

Customers` Favorites

Matsuri Original Ramen with Pork Chashu
Gyoza Kagaare Chicken Croquette
Unagi Hand Roll Eel
Chicken Karaage
Spicy Miso Ramen
Tonkotsu Ramen
Chicken Wings
French Fries
Handroll

“I've traveled to Japan closest thing I've had to ramen in Japan and the service was quick ....food is amazing from the ramen to kurage chicken on point I love that you order on your phone when you get to the table allows for quick service and once your done you just leave def something every restaurant should have“

3.7 Good215 Reviews
MOTOMOTO Sushi & Izakaya Japanese • $$
15 E Monroe St, Phoenix - 7.89 miles

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Yellowtail Hand Roll
Spicy Miso Ramen
Pork Belly Bao
Vegan Gyoza
Nigiri

“I am rating Moto Moto a five with an explanation. I was walking by headed to another restaurant. I thought, hey, if they're open for lunch I'd like to try sushi in Phoenix. I usually am interested, when I am someplace out of the ordinary for me, in sampling what is local. Before reliable overnight delivery, I would not consider fish, much less raw, in the desert. I figured no matter what I would have something to say here. That was sufficient reason to give it a try.One staff person was functioning as server and cashier. That was it. I was there early, before any rush. But it likely would not be easy for her once it gets going. I studied the menu. They feature lunch specials with add ons. Among them was "assorted sashimi." The picture showed only salmon. I inquired whether it was in fact assorted (like chirashi; I didn't use the term though). I was assured about variety. So I picked that. When it came, however, it was all salmon. As much as I like it, that was not what I was looking for. I noted it, trying not to sound like a privileged jerk complaining about what isn't such a big deal. The number of slices was not overwhelming either. I didn't mention that. Instead, I supplemented. I requested the vegetable tempura, which was specifically named: shishito and pumpkin (they also offer shrimp, which is just that).So why would I award five stars?The food exceeded expectations. The salmon was fresh. So much that is on offer is not. Sushi has been ruined by its popularity. Some that is available has no taste whatsoever. The rice also had been prepared by someone who got it right, fluffy. The staple is easy to make, not as easy to make well. The tempura batter was perfect. It was light. Whoever is in the kitchen knows what they are doing. They were not someone who otherwise would be working at a fast food chain, trained in corporate routine likely to be automated any moment. Although I did not try it, I was impressed: they listed takoyaki on the menu too. That is an indication the chef knows the cuisine; s/he is not someone simply making a buck or who could cooking just anywhere (even if they ordered it frozen, you don't push takoyaki if you aren't familiar with it).The single staff person also was apologetic about the salmon being the only protein in the bowl. She said they had changed the menu. Forgiveness is a virtue. There is much else in the world that is worse. There is enough misery around us, especially on the internet. I'd rather look to what there is to praise. In this case, I can say that, with the description here, you should have the information to make your own judgment.Addendum. Takoyaki are an Osaka specialty of octopus diced and molded with ginger, onion, and flour into balls which is prepared in a griddle with that singular purpose. When my wife's family brought my late father-in-law's ashes to rural Japan to be scattered, we met relatives who offered us the treat. I was not enthusiastic enough. I regret that.“

3.6 Good132 Reviews
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