Enjoy top-tier Japanese cuisine at these three standout spots.
Kaizen
Chef Gustavo Muñoz brings a Latin vibe to this hip fusion sushi spot in the warehouse district, where you can expect to find ceviche, scallop aguachile and tiradito alongside florid sushi rolls made with striking ingredients and Japanese standards gone fancy.
515 E. Grant St.
432-0752, kaizenphx.com
Sushi Vibe
Tucked into a corner of Uptown Plaza is Sushi Vibe, where the luncheon specials are worth the hunt for parking. Choose from a range of watch-while-they-make-it rolls or choose a bento box. Everything is priced so modestly ($1.75-$12.95) your accountant might even advise you to “eat more sushi.”
100 E. Camelback Rd.
602-279-5299
Sake Haus
Fork & Dagger Hospitality recently unveiled this hip izakaya featuring Japanese whisky and cocktails, sushi, sashimi, hand rolls and grilled meats. Red Japanese lanterns and wood-paneled walls made by a local craftsman add to the experience.
214 E. Roosevelt St.
sakehaus.net
