Diners' Choice: Japanese restaurants in Phoenix / Arizona

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Japanese cuisine in Phoenix / Arizona? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Shinbay Omakase Room by Tanaka Ken

4.9

4.9 (352)

$50 and over

Japanese

Old Town Scottsdale

About the restaurant

PLEASE NOTE: Our Omakase experience is centered around a curation of the freshest fish and seafood. As such, we are unable to accommodate shellfish allergies, gluten-free nor vegan/vegetarian diets.

SHINBAY is Arizona's first and only Omakase restaurant. This exotic, multi-course dining experience ignites all the senses and inspires guests to explore uncharted flavors. Dinner is $285 per person, not including beverages and tax. Please allow approximately two hours for the dining experience. Dress code is casual and comfortable. We offer two seatings each evening, at 5:45 pm and 8:00 pm. Due to limited seating capacity, we require a credit card number to guarantee reservations. Cancellation fees apply, see policy within credit card details. Increases in party size not guaranteed.

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MasVIP

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

Amazing omakase. Timing, flow of dishes, freshness, exceptional all around

Shimogamo Japanese Restaurant - Chandler

4.9

4.9 (1196)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Chandler

About the restaurant

Shimogamo presents the best of Japanese dining experience to Chandler. We feature an engaging sushi bar, intimiate dining area and cocktail bar for both families and couples. Our menu is filled with dishes using premium quality ingredients, fined-tuned for those who are looking for unique and sophisticated fine Japanese dining. Our forté is not just sushi, but also the kitchen menu that focuses on delivering real Japanese flavors crafted by Chef Daisuke Itagaki with his extensive knowledge and skills of treating authentic ingredients. Over the past two decades, Shimogamo has been serving our guests with a passion to deliver true Japanese flavors.

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WarrenVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Shimogamo consistently has the freshest, best tasting sushi in the Phoenix area.

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Shimogamo Japanese Restaurant - Gilbert

4.7

4.7 (278)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Gilbert

About the restaurant

Welcome to our vibrant Japanese restaurant, where authenticity meets skillful craftsmanship. Run by a passionate Japanese family, who have been in the business for over 20 years, spanning two generations, we specialize in sushi, yakitori, and robata, offering flavors that transport you to Japan with every bite. Our sushi is expertly prepared using the freshest ingredients, while our yakitori skewers and robata grill dishes capture the essence of traditional robata-style cooking. Pair your meal with our craft cocktails, thoughtfully curated to complement the flavors of our cuisine, enhancing your dining experience. Our lively bar scene provides the perfect ambiance to unwind and indulge in expertly crafted drinks, whether you're enjoying a classic cocktail or trying one of our innovative creations. Join us for a memorable dining experience where delicious food, skillful mixology, and warm hospitality come together to create an unforgettable journey through Japanese cuisine.

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Quinn

Dined 4 days ago

Great sushi, staff and drinks. Great Old fashioned, rolls and sashimi.

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OMAKASE at Shimogamo Gilbert

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Pa'La

4.7

4.7 (23)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Central Phoenix

About the restaurant

We invite our community to participate in a time-honored tradition. Experience food as a daily pursuit, a connection to ingredients as they were meant to be.

Pa’La is food with a sense of history, cooking in a way that is inherently approachable and human.

The kitchen at Pa’La centers around a hand-built wood-burning oven and a Japanese Robata grill. In our cooking we use fire, smoke, coals, and embers to create dishes that reflect the seafood, grains, and vegetable-driven coastal cultures of the Mediterranean, Japan and South America. We are committed to strong relationships with a few select organic farmers and artisans practicing responsible agriculture and production.

Because we source ingredients at their peak, our menu is continually changing. Each day we cook dishes determined by the best materials available.

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Raj

Dined 6 days ago

There were 2 of us and we opted for the 4 course prix fixe with wine. The 4 courses were - Charred pork in lettuce wrap, Beef tartare, Roasted Branzino and Argentinian Steak . The dessert option is a little difficult for me to describe since I normally don't eat desserts but it was very tasty. Everything was delicious (my companion commented that the last time she tasted Branzino this well executed was in Rome, Italy so high praise indeed) and we decided that we would definitely be back for the 8 course offerings on Tuesdays! The "weakest link" was perhaps the Beef tartare which was a bit "mushy" and lacked definition. Typically this dish is served with chopped onions, capers et al with a quail's egg allowing a diner to "tailor" the taste to individual preferences. I personally prefer this "deconstructed" approach. Our server was very accomodative and was more than willing to switch out the wines accompanying the aforementioned courses. We will DEFINITELY be back!!!

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4.7

4.7 (890)

$50 and over

Japanese

Central Phoenix

About the restaurant

At Pyro, our obsession goes beyond the flame. With each spark from our wood burning hearth, we ignite the energy that flows through the doors and into your senses. Our diverse menu walks a fine line between Japanese Izakaya and American Bistro, and our chefs prepare dishes using open flame, live-fire cooking that allows the enhanced natural flavors of the ingredients to shine through. A refined yet inviting atmosphere is paralleled with a lush exterior patio, just as an elevated dining experience is matched with an intentionally energetic cocktail bar where the vibe flows through each pour and each beat of music. Flame-licked steaks and intoxicating energy will leave you yearning for a taste of more at Pyro.

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Michelle

Dined 1 day ago

The food was absolutely amazing and the ambiance was incredible. Would absolutely recommend this for a date or any special occasion.

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4.5

4.5 (2268)

$50 and over

Japanese

Old Town Scottsdale

About the restaurant

Situated in the luxury wing at Scottsdale Fashion Square, Nobu Scottsdale brings with it all the culinary distinction and meticulously crafted classics that have garnered critical acclaim for over three decades. Relish perfectly prepared Black Cod, Yellowtail Jalapeno and New Style Sashimi beneath our 15-foot skylight.

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Keith

Dined 4 days ago

Meal was fantastic and the service was excellent. Thank you.

Bisutoro at The Biltmore

4.7

4.7 (329)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Biltmore

About the restaurant

Upscale-casual Japanese American eatery serving sushi, steaks, cold beer and cocktails in a stylish spacious atomosphere.

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Jeff

Dined 4 days ago

Good menu, excellent food, really fantastic service, and cool environment.

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Yuzu Yellowtail Crudo

Kyoto Scottsdale

4.4

4.4 (349)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Old Town Scottsdale

About the restaurant

Kyoto Scottsdale is well known for its original recipes and flavors from Japan . Kyoto has a wide range of cuisine and a friendly atmosphere for a comfortable special dining experience. The main attractions at Kyoto restaurant are Bento lunches, personal chefs preparing your meals right before your eyes on the flaming Teppanyaki grills and master sushi chefs preparing specialty sushi rolls.

The chefs specialties include imported Japanese Hokkaido scallops, prime NY steak ,filet mignon, chicken teriyaki, shrimp tempura, and fresh market fish served with tasty appetizers, soup, salads and beverages. Signature rolls include the popular Point Break roll, Dynamite roll, Slice of heaven roll, and the Candy cane roll. Indulge in specialty cocktails and premium craft sake. Kyoto is situated on the Scottsdale Waterfront near the Fashion Square Mall.Please contact the restaurant directly for parties of 10 or more on Fridays and Saturdays. There is a 10.00 split plate for Teppanyaki

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Brad

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

I have been going to Kyoto for 30 years and Riki Rice is the best cook I have ever had. My favorite restaurant in Scottsdale

Benihana - Scottsdale, AZ

4.0

4 (4399)

$30 and under

Japanese

Scottsdale Quarter/Kierland Commons

About the restaurant

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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Linda

Dined 1 day ago

Always a fun and enjoyable experience at Benihana Scottsdale. The only improvement would be to enlarge the teppanaki table so that 8 people are crowded around it.

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Experience

$39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

Experience

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Benihana - Chandler, AZ

3.8

3.8 (5443)

$30 and under

Japanese

Chandler

About the restaurant