Diners' Choice: Japanese restaurants in Phoenix / Arizona

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Updated June 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 (357)

$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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Courtney

Dined on May 24, 2025

Best sushi in Phoenix hands down! Great service, great experience, great chef!

Shimogamo Japanese Restaurant - Chandler

4.8

4.8 (1214)

$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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Michael

Dined 1 day ago

It's always a good time at Shimogamo. My husband and I have been going for nearly four years now, and every time is a treat. The food is top-notch, and the staff are very nice.

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4.8

4.8 (32)

$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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Desiree

Dined on May 27, 2025

This place was amazing!!! Food and presentation. Can’t wait to go back

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Shimogamo Japanese Restaurant - Gilbert

4.7

4.7 (294)

$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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ChristianVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Best sushi I've ever had. Try everything. Highly recommend it.

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Experience

OMAKASE at Shimogamo Gilbert

Bisutoro at The Biltmore

4.7

4.7 (335)

$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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Joel

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Excellent steaks very tasty and the hostess is very hot and sexy.

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Experience

Omakase Sake Flight!

PYRO

4.7

4.7 (924)

$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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Peter

Dined 2 days ago

Everything was outstanding. My wife had the seared Tuna very tender, high quality. I had the scallops which in a remarkable black pepper garlic sauce. Caesar salad with Japanese flair. Dessert was a Phillipono speciality, Pana Cotta. Overall the high price was worth it. Highly recommended. Will come again and bring friends…..

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4.5

4.5 (2307)

$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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Laurie

Dined 4 days ago

The miso cod was very very good. Perfect flavor. Loves the family style dining. We were able to share a variety of items

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Experience

Summer Omakase at Nobu Scottsdale

Kyoto Scottsdale

4.4

4.4 (350)

$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 (4448)

$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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Nuria

Dined today

Great service! The ambiance is happy and cheerful perfect for any celebration. The chef was entertaining and like always the food was delicious

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Experience

NEW! 45-Minute Power Lunch | Starting at $15.95

Experience

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Experience

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Benihana - Chandler, AZ