We’ve rounded up the 10 top sushi spots in Scottsdale, from highly curated omakase experiences to specialty hand rolls and more.
Get your fresh fish fix on Uchi.
UCHI
Founded by James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole, Uchi is a deliciously nontraditional take on Japanese cuisine. Various menus include signature tastings, sushi and a seasonal omakase, all updated daily. Tasty bites include salmon belly, cured Spanish anchovy, freshwater ell, A5 wagyu beef, veggie-focused options and so much more. uchi.uchirestaurants.com
DOMO SUSHI
Domo Sushi is a small, family-owned sushi bar serving up delicious fish for both lunch and dinner. Spring for a well-rounded sushi combo, featuring the chef’s choice of one regular roll, three pieces of sushi and three pieces of sashimi, paired with a bowl of piping hot miso soup. domosushiaz.com
HAI NOON
In addition to a decadent dinner menu, Hai Noon’s talented chef, Nobuo Fukada, offers a fully coursed omakase experience—provided you give him a minimum of 10 days’ notice. The resto also features a tasting menu on Wednesdays that typically features a piece of fresh fish, like a tuna sashimi spoon, among other elegant dishes. hainoonaz.com
KASAI
Japanese steakhouse Kasai boasts teppanyaki tables where expert chefs craft a seven-course meal right in front of you, alongside an extensive sushi menu full of cheeky specialty rolls. One of our faves? The Cougar Roll features a crab mix with avocado, cucumber, jalapeno, soy paper, seared yellowtail, garlic butter, sriracha and eel sauce. kasaiteppan.com
KODO SUSHI & SAKE
Chef Yong Choi’s Japanese fusion shines at Kodo Sushi & Sake. The sashimi sample is the perfect starter, while various tempuras, nigiri and specialty roll main courses steal the spotlight. The aptly named Arizona roll is stuffed with crispy shrimp tempura, crab salad, cream cheese and avocado topped with spicy crab, tempura flakes and eel sauce. kodosushisake.com
NOBU
Tucked away in the luxury wing at Scottsdale Fashion Square, Nobu is a highly praised dining experience, and for good reason. Quality ingredients like oysters, caviar, monkfish pate, black miso cod and A5 wagyu dot the menu, but the star of the show is the resto’s exquisite nigiri and sashimi menu. noburestaurants.com
OBON
Obon’s Fukushu Roll—spicy salmon topped with spicy tuna, serrano, spicy mayo, sriracha and rice pearls—is one of our current obsessions. Don’t care for spice? Other sushi offerings feature albacore, shrimp, salmon roe, octopus and more, without the kick. obonsushi.com
ROKA AKOR
Timeless architecture and a stunning interior set the scene for an intimate omakase experience, robata grill and cozy counter seating for an interactive experience with the chefs. Embark on an opulent culinary journey full of prime steak selections, rare wagyu sourced from Japan, fresh sushi and other seafood delights. rokaakor.com
SASAKI SUSHI & BAR
Sasaki owner Frank Wang brings traditional Japanese cuisine to American diners with a variety of tasty sushi. Sample the chef’s choice—seven pieces of sashimi crafted from the highest-quality seafood. Keep everyone at the table happy and order a monster-sized Godzilla roll to share. sasakasushibar.com
SHINBAY
With over 30 years of experience under his belt, chef Tanaka Ken knows what he’s doing. Enter Shinbay, the only omakase room in all of Arizona. There are two seatings for the chef’s signature tasting menu every night, and lasts for an average of two mouthwatering hours. shin-bay.com
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