Best sushi in Tucson. All classically prepared. They get overwhelmed quickly and are not flexible on take-out or eating-in when they get busy. This place is a relic- in a good way. Not a date place- a place for family and friends.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
m g
Authentic. House made tamago and all the ingredients to make a legitimate futomaki… which is rare these days. Nigiri was tasty and the Japanese curry was delicious but I should have ordered it with a bit more heat. My least favorite were the spicy tuna and spicy scallop hand rolls - full disclosure: I alone at the nigiri and curry pictured, so it was likely that my eyes were bigger than my stomach. Definitely worth a stop.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heather Upton
This place is spectacular! The food is excellent and very fresh. The service was prompt and professional. We are from out of town and I was pleasantly surprised how amazing the food was.
Make a reservation, it's a small place. Best japanese food in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Wendy Gunther
I’ve actually gone there two times with my mother. The first time was OK the tempura was amazing. The chicken was dry and flavorless service was OK. However, there was really no one one in there.The second time we went was horrendous. This time we opted for the salmon, dry flavorless again tempura was great service was atrocious. There’s only one server and she is rude when she gets overwhelmed I told her I didn’t like the edamame because it was cold I like mine hot with sea salt she said “ we do not do it that way “ she was very curt and I asked her to remove it off my bill. She refused and said she would heat it up and set it out loud over the restaurant. “ She wants it warmed up” I had also needed a few things like some teriyaki sauce and some more hot tea and she kept walking around me so she didn’t have to walk by my table for about 20 minutes I approached her and she got really rude with me. At this point. I just wanted my check …. Also my mother who is not well asked her if bathroom door was locked and it was just too heavy for her to open and she got really snotty with her as well and in a rude way told her To push the door open …I can handle rude but not to my ailing mother.I have no tolerance for people like that
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Brian Dufek
Yamato is our favorite sushi restaurant in the Tucson area. The quality of the fish is always top notch and the sushi chef is meticulous in his preparation. Dining here is always an enjoyable experience.The seating area is small, so reservations are recommended. The dining area is bright with a relaxed feel but you'll be focused on the flavors too much to be overly critical of your surroundings.The Chirashi is always made with a nice selection of fish. I highly recommend the cured salmon that the chef makes in-house.We also ordered the Hamachi Kama during one visit, which was also excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Sam Nicolary
Delicious sashimi. Delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Miso Soup
Benjamin P
I've been here three times and reach experience was pleasant and memorable for the food, the service and the humble atmosphere. The chef's choice is the way to go!
Chef owner Noburo-san is Japanese and the food is Japanese; don't come here expecting fusion and a big noisy space. The food is authentic and the atmosphere is cozy, family friendly, this is not where you find loud drunk people (and thank goodness). Authenticity, quality, and value is what you get here. Atmosphere is cozy and relaxing. Its a 20-30 seat restaurant. 1 server at lunch usually 2 sometimes when its dinner time. Be patient when its busy--the food will be amazing, since there's only one sushi chef and cook at all times it might be a while, but they are moving as fast as possible, believe me. The experience is authentic. Sushi bar seating and omakase (chefs choice meal-guaranteed to impress you) is reservation only. You can get cold sake served traditionally in a wooden box and the lunch specials for 13.95 are an unbeatable value. The sushi is delicious and fresh and there are no corners cut in preparation. The value is amazing with this place and you can get sushi to go when it isn't too busy: for example you can get a TON of sushi to go with the Chirashi to go special for $18. If you don't make a reservation you may not be seated when you arrive there for dinner, since it's a small dining room. The emphasis is on delivering quality food and service, not pushing out quantities of low quality food for maximum profit. This is the way we want family owned restaurants and businesses to operate: authenticity, quality, and delivering good value so everyone even humble people can access the joy of eating Japanese food, not just someone feeling wealthy that day.
NIKKI E
I lived in Japan for 2 years and this is the most authentic Japanese restaurant I’ve visited since I left. There is one chef who hand crafts every meal with care. I ordered 3 courses miso gyoza and sushi. All came in a timely manner. The waitress was accommodating and quick.What I liked most was the interactions between the customers and the staff. Regular customers came in and they were greeted like they were family. This restaurant is a gem so glad I found it on my quick trip from Vegas!
Very authentic atmosphere and very professional chef, the sushi was very fresh and delicious would
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BariDiddle
This small shop might have a bit of a wait to be seated but it's well worth it for such kind service and incredible food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Roll, Miso Soup
Kassidy Smith
Great service, and fantastic food. Alice, our server, was very attentive and quick, even though she was the only waitstaff. Will be back soon to try the other dinner specials.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bhodi Li
Best and most authentic Japanese food anywhere around these parts. The nice man who makes all the sushi is a master, and has been doing this for as long as I can remember. His wife (I believe) makes all the cooked food in the back kitchen with so much care and love. This is the ultimate family-owned restaurant experience. Try the vegetable udon soup, it is just like magic healing soup!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: California Roll, Sushi, Miso Ramen
Best sushi in Tucson. All classically prepared. They get overwhelmed quickly and are not flexible on take-out or eating-in when they get busy. This place is a relic- in a good way. Not a date place- a place for family and friends.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
Authentic. House made tamago and all the ingredients to make a legitimate futomaki… which is rare these days. Nigiri was tasty and the Japanese curry was delicious but I should have ordered it with a bit more heat. My least favorite were the spicy tuna and spicy scallop hand rolls - full disclosure: I alone at the nigiri and curry pictured, so it was likely that my eyes were bigger than my stomach. Definitely worth a stop.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is spectacular! The food is excellent and very fresh. The service was prompt and professional. We are from out of town and I was pleasantly surprised how amazing the food was.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eel Roll, Tonkotsu Ramen, Edamame, Tuna, Spider Roll, Beef, Roll, Veggie Curry Rice
Make a reservation, it's a small place. Best japanese food in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
I’ve actually gone there two times with my mother. The first time was OK the tempura was amazing. The chicken was dry and flavorless service was OK. However, there was really no one one in there.The second time we went was horrendous. This time we opted for the salmon, dry flavorless again tempura was great service was atrocious. There’s only one server and she is rude when she gets overwhelmed I told her I didn’t like the edamame because it was cold I like mine hot with sea salt she said “ we do not do it that way “ she was very curt and I asked her to remove it off my bill. She refused and said she would heat it up and set it out loud over the restaurant. “ She wants it warmed up” I had also needed a few things like some teriyaki sauce and some more hot tea and she kept walking around me so she didn’t have to walk by my table for about 20 minutes I approached her and she got really rude with me. At this point. I just wanted my check …. Also my mother who is not well asked her if bathroom door was locked and it was just too heavy for her to open and she got really snotty with her as well and in a rude way told her To push the door open …I can handle rude but not to my ailing mother.I have no tolerance for people like that
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Yamato is our favorite sushi restaurant in the Tucson area. The quality of the fish is always top notch and the sushi chef is meticulous in his preparation. Dining here is always an enjoyable experience.The seating area is small, so reservations are recommended. The dining area is bright with a relaxed feel but you'll be focused on the flavors too much to be overly critical of your surroundings.The Chirashi is always made with a nice selection of fish. I highly recommend the cured salmon that the chef makes in-house.We also ordered the Hamachi Kama during one visit, which was also excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Delicious sashimi. Delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Miso Soup
I've been here three times and reach experience was pleasant and memorable for the food, the service and the humble atmosphere. The chef's choice is the way to go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna, Sushi, Roll, Salad, Miso Soup
Chef owner Noburo-san is Japanese and the food is Japanese; don't come here expecting fusion and a big noisy space. The food is authentic and the atmosphere is cozy, family friendly, this is not where you find loud drunk people (and thank goodness). Authenticity, quality, and value is what you get here. Atmosphere is cozy and relaxing. Its a 20-30 seat restaurant. 1 server at lunch usually 2 sometimes when its dinner time. Be patient when its busy--the food will be amazing, since there's only one sushi chef and cook at all times it might be a while, but they are moving as fast as possible, believe me. The experience is authentic. Sushi bar seating and omakase (chefs choice meal-guaranteed to impress you) is reservation only. You can get cold sake served traditionally in a wooden box and the lunch specials for 13.95 are an unbeatable value. The sushi is delicious and fresh and there are no corners cut in preparation. The value is amazing with this place and you can get sushi to go when it isn't too busy: for example you can get a TON of sushi to go with the Chirashi to go special for $18. If you don't make a reservation you may not be seated when you arrive there for dinner, since it's a small dining room. The emphasis is on delivering quality food and service, not pushing out quantities of low quality food for maximum profit. This is the way we want family owned restaurants and businesses to operate: authenticity, quality, and delivering good value so everyone even humble people can access the joy of eating Japanese food, not just someone feeling wealthy that day.
I lived in Japan for 2 years and this is the most authentic Japanese restaurant I’ve visited since I left. There is one chef who hand crafts every meal with care. I ordered 3 courses miso gyoza and sushi. All came in a timely manner. The waitress was accommodating and quick.What I liked most was the interactions between the customers and the staff. Regular customers came in and they were greeted like they were family. This restaurant is a gem so glad I found it on my quick trip from Vegas!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Crab Hand Roll, Sushi
Restaurantji Recommends
Very authentic atmosphere and very professional chef, the sushi was very fresh and delicious would
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This small shop might have a bit of a wait to be seated but it's well worth it for such kind service and incredible food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Roll, Miso Soup
Great service, and fantastic food. Alice, our server, was very attentive and quick, even though she was the only waitstaff. Will be back soon to try the other dinner specials.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best and most authentic Japanese food anywhere around these parts. The nice man who makes all the sushi is a master, and has been doing this for as long as I can remember. His wife (I believe) makes all the cooked food in the back kitchen with so much care and love. This is the ultimate family-owned restaurant experience. Try the vegetable udon soup, it is just like magic healing soup!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: California Roll, Sushi, Miso Ramen
Good food. We had a long wait to be seated.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4