I'm leaving to eat from that place and the truth is, don't spend your money there. At the beginning of arriving, they discriminated against me and a friend for being Mexican. Terrible service, they made us ugly faces when we asked for something and the food is actually not good, it's very greasy. and it tastes a lot like rancid or old oil, I really don't recommend it.
Garrett Hawes
This feels like a place that is struggling due to being out of the way. Their food is totally good but it was super dead when I went in and prices feel low for what you get.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jonathan Crowe
The sashimi and sushi rolls tasted a little fishy, indicating maybe not as fresh? I'm inclined to agree that the food is not what it used to be from years past. Prices used to be lower, but now higher, so not quite the deal it used to be.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Cesar R.
I've driven past Samurai for years and decided to finally give it a shot given the reviews on Google and as much as I hate to say it I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone. Samurai's website does a really good job of portraying a nice well kept restaurant that serves beautifully crafted sushi rolls and various other Asian dishes, the reality however is that Samurai is a small hole in the wall with limited seating and looks like it could use a really good deep cleaning. Samurai's staff was very friendly and helpful and I loved interacting with them but the food and atmosphere leave a lot to be desired. I ordered a spicy salmon Don, a Mexican roll, a deep fried Las Vegas, a catapillar roll, a plate of salmon sashimi, an order of chicken yakisoba and, some miso soups. I initially felt ok with the $112 price tag until the food arrived, I was surprised to see so many paper plates and couldn't believe how small the rolls were or how poorly cut the sashimi was with bits of skin still on the fish; the yakisoba had no flavor and the miso soup is clearly just an instant packet. There are so many amazing sushi restaurants in Tucson that I can comfortably say you should pass on Samurai and spend your money elsewhere for a quality good tasting well presented meal.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Nicole Deere
Ginger pork bento is the way to go. Surprisingly their hamachi nigiri is very spot on as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Christian Crawford
Fresh sushi. Amazing customer service. I went in with my daughter today and we were the only ones in there at the moment. But I would highly recommend this place. And the prices are great. Spent around $26 for two sushi rolls and two drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Val Valdez
I'm very ocd about cleanliness and of course of my food and Samurai does not disappoint! Food and service are fantastic! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexas R
Why go here so many better place...worst Ramen I have tried in Tucson.
This hole in the wall place is a place to miss.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
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John Lichtle
Piece of plywood for door. Diner talking about doing crack and going to Anime Expo. Ramen noodles were awful. Katsu don was fine. Surprised this place was highly rated.
I'm leaving to eat from that place and the truth is, don't spend your money there. At the beginning of arriving, they discriminated against me and a friend for being Mexican. Terrible service, they made us ugly faces when we asked for something and the food is actually not good, it's very greasy. and it tastes a lot like rancid or old oil, I really don't recommend it.
This feels like a place that is struggling due to being out of the way. Their food is totally good but it was super dead when I went in and prices feel low for what you get.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
The sashimi and sushi rolls tasted a little fishy, indicating maybe not as fresh? I'm inclined to agree that the food is not what it used to be from years past. Prices used to be lower, but now higher, so not quite the deal it used to be.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
I've driven past Samurai for years and decided to finally give it a shot given the reviews on Google and as much as I hate to say it I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone. Samurai's website does a really good job of portraying a nice well kept restaurant that serves beautifully crafted sushi rolls and various other Asian dishes, the reality however is that Samurai is a small hole in the wall with limited seating and looks like it could use a really good deep cleaning. Samurai's staff was very friendly and helpful and I loved interacting with them but the food and atmosphere leave a lot to be desired. I ordered a spicy salmon Don, a Mexican roll, a deep fried Las Vegas, a catapillar roll, a plate of salmon sashimi, an order of chicken yakisoba and, some miso soups. I initially felt ok with the $112 price tag until the food arrived, I was surprised to see so many paper plates and couldn't believe how small the rolls were or how poorly cut the sashimi was with bits of skin still on the fish; the yakisoba had no flavor and the miso soup is clearly just an instant packet. There are so many amazing sushi restaurants in Tucson that I can comfortably say you should pass on Samurai and spend your money elsewhere for a quality good tasting well presented meal.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Ginger pork bento is the way to go. Surprisingly their hamachi nigiri is very spot on as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Fresh sushi. Amazing customer service. I went in with my daughter today and we were the only ones in there at the moment. But I would highly recommend this place. And the prices are great. Spent around $26 for two sushi rolls and two drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
I'm very ocd about cleanliness and of course of my food and Samurai does not disappoint! Food and service are fantastic! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Why go here so many better place...worst Ramen I have tried in Tucson.
This hole in the wall place is a place to miss.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Tucson Small Business. Support Local
Piece of plywood for door. Diner talking about doing crack and going to Anime Expo. Ramen noodles were awful. Katsu don was fine. Surprised this place was highly rated.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
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One of Tucson's hidden gems. Does not disappoint. Fantastic food and friendly staff. Charming cozy little place for some quick Japanese.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyoza, Noodles
By far the best Ramen we’ve ever had
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not very good, no flavor . Not a clean establishment.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Food is delicious and great customer service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Obsessed food is always amazing my fave is the Vegas roll 💜🫶🏾
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