Tucson/Phoenix area question

[desertvixen]

Mainly for the Horned Hopper, but anyone else who has some input is more than welcome to toss it out.

Looking for a good Japanese hibachi steakhouse - preferably in Tucson, but I'm not seeing a lot of good reviews online - willing to drive to Phoenix or Scottsdale (I know there's a Benihana in Scottsdale).

The fourth will be our "anniversary" celebration as well, as July 24th he'll be back in Georgia, and we're trying to save his next trip to see me for my graduation. So, we'd like to go to a nice place one of the nights.

DV

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[garbagewomyn.livejournal.com]

You might try some of the lj communities for those cities and ask locals (this is why I love the area I am in so much a very wired part of the country) anyhow I found these lj communties: phoenix_az, phoenix_life, tuscon, and tusconaz.

I also found this that may be a good resource for generic searches: http://www.sourceguides.com/restaurants/index.html

[garbagewomyn.livejournal.com]

Erm. The comms didn't come up on the Tuscon journals but there are Tuscon comms.

[hornedhopper.livejournal.com]

Just now reading this, since I am going backwards (my usual mode of travel (g)!

I am listing the Japanese restaurants in Phoenix and Tucson (I have to move Tucson to another post, too many characters for LJ), here and behind the LJ cut. Ayako of Tokyo is the only I have been to (about 15 years ago - not a fish or sushi eater). I know it has a great reputation. I'm not sure what you mean by a hibachi steakhouse, but surely one of these would not only serve sushi! Hope this helps!

Ayako of Tokyo
2564 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016 ( Map )
602-955-7007 Cuisine Type(s): Japanese, Sushi
Price Range: $$, $$$
Neighborhood: North Central

One of the Valley's hottest sushi spots, for many reasons -- not the least of which is a curving sushi bar that's perfect for eyeballing your neighbors. For those who can't hack raw fish, a large, recently renovated dining room near the back features good teppanyaki cooking.

Hours: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sun.-Thu., 5:30-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat.

Phoenix:

Ah-So
6033 West Bell Road, Phoenix
Voice: +1 (602) 978-2270.
More info about Ah-So...

Ayako of Tokyo
2564 East Camelback, Phoenix
Voice: +1 (602) 955-7007.
More info about Ayako of Tokyo...

Ichiban Japanese Restaurant
1435 East University Drive, Tempe
Voice: +1 (602) 968-3234.
More info about Ichiban Japanese Restaurant...

Kampai Japanese Restaurant
2945 East Bell Road, Phoenix
Voice: +1 (602) 482-3260.
More info about Kampai Japanese Restaurant... C

Kyoto Express
More info about Kyoto Express...

Kyoto's
7170 East Stetson Drive (at Scotts), Scottsdale
Across Baker's Square, behind Kyoto Express.
Voice: +1 (602) 990-9374.
More info about Kyoto's...

Mikado
Camelback, Phoenix
West of Scottsdale Road.
More info about Mikado...

Mr. Sushi
8041 North Black Canyon, Phoenix
More info about Mr. Sushi...

Ra
3815 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Just opposite Bandera.
Voice: +1 990-9256.
More info about Ra... C,M

Sakana
Elliot (at Highway 10), Phoenix
More info about Sakana...

Sakana House
51st Street (at Elliot), Phoenix
Awahtukee area.
More info about Sakana House...

ShinBay
15410 South Mountain Parkway (at the northwest corner of Chandler Boulevard and 40th Street), Suite 114, Ahwatukee, Phoenix
Voice: +1 (480) 704-1422.
More info about ShinBay... C

Shogun Restaurant and Sushi Bar
5036 North Oracle Road, Phoenix
More info about Shogun Restaurant and Sushi Bar...

Sushi on Shea
Scottsdale Road (at Shea Blvd.), Scottsdale
Voice: +1 (602) 483-7799.
More info about Sushi on Shea... C

Teriyaki of Japan
1341 East Apache Blvd., Phoenix
Voice: +1 (602) 894-6883.
More info about Teriyaki of Japan...

The Fish Market Sushi Bar
19th Street (at Camelback), Phoenix
Voice: +1 (602) 277-FISH.
More info about The Fish Market Sushi Bar... C

Tokyo Express
More info about Tokyo Express...

Tokyo Lobby
5775 West Bell Road, Suite 9, in the Talavi Towne Center, Glendale
Between Wal-Mart and Michael's.
Voice: +1 (602) 942-4165.
More info about Tokyo Lobby... M

Yamakasa
2051 West Warner Road (at Dobson Road), Chandler
Voice: +1 (602) 899-8868.
More info about Yamakasa...

Zen 32
3160 East Camelback Road, in the Biltmore Plaza, Phoenix
Voice: +1 (602) 954-8700.
Fax: +1 (602) 667-9510.
More info about Zen 32...

[hornedhopper.livejournal.com]

Tucson:

Bunbuku
4520 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson
Between Swan and Columbus.
Voice: +1 (520) 325-6953.
More info about Bunbuku... C

Fujiya
1800 East Fort Lowell (at Broadway@NW), Tucson
East end of town, off Broadway after Sarnoff.
Voice: +1 (520) (520) 795-7121.
More info about Fujiya...

Housenka Restaurant
1800 East Fort Lowell (at Campbell), 116, Northeast of the University of Arizona, Tucson
Voice: +1 (520) 795-7121.
More info about Housenka Restaurant...

Oriental Garden Restaurant
15 North Alvernon Way (at the northwest corner of Broadway), Tucson
Voice: +1 (520) 326-4700.
More info about Oriental Garden Restaurant...

Sachiko Restaurant
1101 North Wilmont Road, Suite 109, Tucson
Voice: +1 (520) 886-7000.
More info about Sachiko Restaurant...

Sakura
6534 East Tanque Verde Road, Tucson
Voice: +1 (520) 298-7777.
More info about Sakura...

Samurai
3912 North Oracle Road (at Glen), Tucson
Voice: +1 (520) 293-1963.
More info about Samurai...

Shogun Restaurant & Sushi Bar
5036 North Oracle Road, Tucson
More info about Shogun Restaurant & Sushi Bar...

Sushi Cho
1830 East Broadway, Tucson
Voice: +1 (520) 628-8800.
More info about Sushi Cho...

Takamatsu
5532 East Speedway, Tucson
East of Craycroft.
Voice: +1 (520) 512-0800.
More info about Takamatsu...

Tokyo Restaurant & Sushi Bar
5802 East 22nd Street, Tucson
Voice: +1 (520) 745-3692.
More info about Tokyo Restaurant & Sushi Bar...

Yakitori
820 East University Blvd., Tucson
Voice: +1 (520) 884-8505.
More info about Yakitori...

Yamato Japanese Restaurant
857 East Grant Road (at First Avenue@NE), Tucson
Voice: +1 (520) 624-3377.
More info about Yamato Japanese Restaurant...

Yuki's Sushi Bar and Japanese Restaurant
7153 East Tanque Verde (at the northeast corner of Sabino Canyon Road), Tucson
Voice: +1 (520) 546-YUKI.
Fax: +1 (520) 546-9207.
More info about Yuki's Sushi Bar and Japanese Restaurant...

[hornedhopper.livejournal.com]

Hmmmm. I guess LJ cuts only work in the original post...