

Nothing epitomizes family more than James Beard nominee Hana Japanese Eatery, a warm and welcoming spot located in the heart of central Phoenix, just up the street from the Melrose District.
#BEST PLACE TO TRY SUSHI FOR FIRST TIME IN PHOENIX ARIZONA FULL#
This regional chain features all-you-can-eat sushi, Asian fusion sushi rolls, nigiri, and a full bar with indoor/outdoor seating in downtown Phoenix's Cityscape area, perfect for a bite after a game or concert at Footprint Center. Stopping by for happy hour? Enjoy a house wine or highball, featured beer or specialty cocktail with a crab macadamia roll made with blue crab asparagus, Fresno chiles and shiso remoulade. Made with fresh fish shipped in from around the world, offerings include deluxe spicy tuna roll made with sushi-grade tuna, avocado and spicy mayo and the lobster tobanjan, a roll made with fresh lobster, jicama, mango and Fresno chiles wrapped in soy paper. Not your traditional sushi restaurant, Buck &Rider in the Arcadia neighborhood is rather an upscale-casual seafood restaurant that offers a selection of rolled sushi. Try the ceviche mixto for a full immersion. Executive Chef Gustavo Muñoz's interpretation of modern, elevated Japanese-Latin cuisine will not only appeal to the most developed sushi palate, but will also lead novice sushi diners through a heightened sensory experience. This Warehouse District favorite features a hodgepodge of dishes inspired by Japan, Mexico, and Central / South America, and it does not disappoint. If you’ve got dreams of sushi, here are 10 Phoenix spots to make them come true.

There’s something so wonderful and pleasing about a simple, fresh piece of fish prepared by the skillful hands of a seasoned sushi chef. Ramen shops and teppan-style restaurants may get all the attention when it comes to eating Japanese, but we’ll always fall for a great sushi spot.
