DiningWhere to Eat: Japanese & Sushi Restaurants in the Phoenix Area
33 of our editorial favorites for sushi and Japanese cuisine across the Valley.
33 of our editorial favorites for sushi and Japanese cuisine across the Valley.
In 2025, non-Americans won almost half of the 44 tournaments sanctioned by the PGA Tour. That includes the WM Phoenix Open, which was captured by a foreign-born player – Thomas Detry of Belgium – for the 11th time since the tournament was first played in 1932.
“Fresh, sustainable seafood in the desert” may sound suspect, but these five Phoenix fish pros are leading the way with responsible fishing, ethical farming and traceable sourcing that’s good for your body and the planet.
Much of what we love about the Valley are those pieces of it we can sip, nibble or otherwise devour, from fusion Indian cuisine to primo falafel to cloudy IPAs. Salut!
Scottsdale is a mecca for maki, sashimi, ramen and other mouthwatering Japanese fare.
At most sushi places, omakase (“to entrust”) simply means you “trust” the chef to serve you whatever dishes he likes before you get full and tap out.
Conceding greatness to a high-end restaurant chain from Texas is always a bitter pill – but this new sushi hot spot in Old Town is sweet from start to finish.
Check out these three Valley sushi spots offering happy hour.
Part of the brand’s overall transformation was the recent opening of this Gilbert eatery, a more izakaya-esque, lunch-focused version of the mothership, with upscale cocktails and a lively wine and beer list.
Color us pleasantly surprised by this new Tempe location of a West Valley mini chain.