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5.0 of 5 stars.
First, I'm half-Japanese and I've been to Japan several times. I'm fortunate that I have relatives in Japan so I get the experience the "real Japan" when I visit. Therefore, I'll admit to be somewhat...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent, quality sushi & Japanese dishes. Great sake & asian beers.
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The foie gras and Japanese eggplant dish solicits five stars, no questions asked. Rich, decadent, just the right texture to the foie and eggplant skin to provide texture, wow. I've had a million...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
on the 26th of April, we had the worst dining experience we have ever had at this restaurant. We had been to this restaurant 2 weeks earlier and loved it. So we brought friends to share the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here on the suggestion of a fellow Yelper and this is without question one of the best sushi spots I've been to in the valley of the sun. The food was amazing. Started with the Gobo Strips...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yasu is on the more extravagant side of phoenix dining. they have nice decor and dim lighting. very romantic date spot (i went with my bf). we had outside seating which wasn't too bad...but since it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just had one of the best Japanese meals ever in the US @Yasu, this little restaurant tucked in an unassuming stripe mall in N. Phoenix. The food was mindblowing. The Toro and silky tofu was perfect....
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars. No question. Its nice to be in step with at least a few other Yelpers from time to time.So whats first--Yasu has no website. Yasu is in a strip mall, by a Target, open only for dinner and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious sushi! Probably one of the best sushi restaurants in Phoenix and it's fairly new! If you're near PV Mall then stop in and have dinner!
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down 5 stars, no questions asked.This place has the freshest fish in the valley by far, or for that matter some of the freshest fish I think I've ever had.The service is impeccable,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tucked into a small stripmall, this tiny sushi bistro definitely caters to diners looking for something better than the neighborhood's other fare.The sushi was good. Not as good as Sushi on Shea, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Yasu a half-dozen times since I wrote my initial four-star review, and I can now say, with no reservations whatsoever, that this is my favorite restaurant in Phoenix. The service has been...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I havent had a sushi fix in awhile and decided to stop by Yasu on the way home from work.I've been meaning to stop by on several occasions since you fellow yelpers keep raving about this place!Anyhow...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my first review on Yelp so here you go...I love Yasu!! This is by far the best sushi and authentic japanese restaurant in Phoenix. I have been there numerous times and it never disappoints....
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you want california rolls go to safeway, you want to eat great food, heres the place. lunch, dinner, any time. the best is the omakase! yes, its worth it! mix 2 parts japanese with 1 part french...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food. Service exceptional. Decor calming and very Zen. The restaurant does not seat many. No problem. We have two children, and we have taken them every time we've gone. The waitrons are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Good: :: the sushi chef (Yasu). he knows his thing. :: the service. we had the most attentive server who asked us what we were looking for. based on what we told him, he catered to our needs...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As far as authentic goes, this is a great place for sushi. Yasu-san takes great pains to make the sushi both artistic and well balanced for the palate. There are mostly simple, classic sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say? This place rocks!Yasu knows his fish and truly took my dinner party on a flavor adventure.The restaurant seats under 50, so the atmosphere is very cozy and warm. We took our seats and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Irasshaimase!!!! () .. . . . .. . . . . Is the greeting we received coming into this restaurant. Reminded me of some of my old stomping grounds in SF.It is a small restaurant, with very small...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The fish is very fresh. Lots of variety and specials to choose from. The multiple menus could be a bit confusing, but it's not rocket science either. Just a lot of information. I'm okay with that....
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi in Phoenix.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was, hands down the best sushi I have ever had. Finding great sushi in the valley is an overwhelming challenge, so I am relieved to finally have a default place to go for amazing sushi. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
man talk about balance I had dinner @ Yasu today and it was great. The service was on the money, the server knew the dishes and helped me navigate to find what I wanted to eat and the food didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What all those guys said. Seriously. It is way too delicious. There is a ton of selection on the menu and I implore you to try stuff. I had low expectations only because I am very particular about...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I have been "regulars" at Yasu since we discovered it. However, given the poor treatment we received last week, we will not be returning. We were entertaining 2 business associates and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, loved this place! We had a server in training who used to be a hostess which was kind of a pain.Had a cold sake, several beers and some specials off the omakase menu. We didn't wanna do the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yasu Sushi is porn for your taste buds. I've wracked my brains for a fitting analogy and that's the closest I can come. (Pun intended.) Today I had lunch here with a friend. Between the two of us, we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know I've been here before a number of times...but here is why!...Last night we went to Yasu for a late night snack, it was after 9pm, we were craving the black cod and some green tea, and they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi and Japanese food heaven. We were in downtown Phoenix area and drove about 20-25 minutes here and it was so worth it.This is a cozy and very hip place stuck in a strip mall but don't let the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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If you like sushi and an eclectic atmosphere, Yasu Sushi Bistro is the place to go. We enjoyed Yasu's creations when he was with Shimogamo restaurant, and he has opened a great restaurant for himself. The food...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I want to give this place 7 stars! My only regret is that I didn't stuff myself some more. This is what we had and every bit was delicious and amazing! Oh and it was all prepared by Yasu himself! Fois...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a huge sushi eater, but since my wife Maria is, we decided to east at Yasu when we were visiting Scottsdale based on other Yelp reviews. It was a bit of a drive from the McCormick Ranch area,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To date, the best sushi I've had in AZ, bar none.Fresh and delicious. The rest of the Japanese menu is just as extraordinary, and the staff is helpful friendly and welcoming. Not too stuffy either!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The location is convenient and I would say that is a plus.The restaurant is small but pleasant and it is on the pricey side. As an individual who has been having sashimi forever, this place is just...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been looking for great sushi in AZ and this place fits the bill...plus a lot more. The food was outstanding. Service was great. I go there a lot and have never been disappointed
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am in deep smit. This place rawks. It's not the ultimate dining experience I have ever had but the sushi is phenomenal! First off, the sushi chefs are actually Japanese and not Korean, Chinese or......
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They say the middle of the road is a good place to get hit, but that's where I am with this place. The Bad: 1. We were seated at the smallest table ever to be in a restaurant, I think the Guinness...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd have to say, for Phoenix, the sushi here is pretty good. I don't know if it's because I had too much, but I felt sick the next day. It could be that it was so good that I had too much sushi....
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Japanese in AZ, hands down. I try ALL the sushi places and this place is the best. The original dishes are top notch and the grilled food is amazing. Also a good bar, try the shisotini.First,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. Every time we drive by he wants to go in and eat. Even if we are driving home from a dinner we just had!! 1. The people that work there are AMAZING. They...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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Good food but just a little over-priced esp. for sushi. Also, you'll be...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Miso happy! This is the best sushi I've had in Phoenix. By far. Hands down.Best miso soup - ever. I had their salmon oyster roll thing - raw oyster wrapped in a piece of salmon with salmon roe on top....
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tonight was my second time dining at Yasu's. I was really excited to score a seat at the sushi bar, eagerly hoping to chat it up w/ the sushi chefs. However, they seemed too flustered w/ all the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I especially enjoy the sashimi here... I still think about the salmon. The atmosphere and service isn't anything special and I'm not a fan of the dessert but the main dishes are good enough to keep...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We've been in Yasu numerous times and their food quality and services were consistently excellent. We love their great sushi selections (blue fin tuna, live shrimp, etc). Their fish are very fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yasu. It's been on my list for a while now and I finally got a chance to go. We selected a Saturday night without reservations and hoped for the best. We arrived and immediately were seated on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a good place to go...some of the fish was amazing others were ok...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very swank and the food is as good as the atmosphere! While I'm not a fan of the raw stuff Yasu has plenty of other options. I went with five friends and all were equally impressed with this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Trendy Japanese sushi place! 4/5We went to Yasu for the Valentine's Day. We were very impressed by the food but a bit dissapointed at the service and table set-up there. We were seated at the corner...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I went to Yasu about a week ago. It's the first Japanese restaurant we've tried since we moved to Phoenix about a month ago - we decided to go based on the stellar Yelp reviews and were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the sushi here is... meh. the fish is fresh, it's not bad, but nothing to write home about. note to all - if you're gonna get the "premium rolls" don't make a spicy roll premium. you can't really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a sushi expert by any stretch of the imagination. I like sushi, but my experiences at such restaurants all seem to blur together. This may speak to how average most are, but only two in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am happy as a clam that everyone seems to enjoy Yasu. Speaking of clams , have some saki steamed ones there. The tender yellowfish is very fine. The bacon wrapped scallops are rich, buttery,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally found a Japanese restaurant worth going to around here! Service was friendly and attentive, the sushi was fresh and very good. I tried the dynamite dish it was very small but just right when...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a tough time deciding between 4 and 5 stars. Wish there was 4.5 stars available for me to choose.Went here on a business trip with a coworker and tried it out. I had at least one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Great tasting fish!
openlist - user review - 04/09/2008
5.0 of 5 stars.
AHHHH-MAAAZING. I totally feel justified in givin Yasu 5 stars, and judging by the reviews below me, many others agree as well. Located right next to PV Mall in a small strip of about 5 other stores,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a really, really, really, GOOD meal here recently...... and I am not even a die-hard sushi fan (I like it, but don't love it, and sometimes feel like the quality and subtlety are wasted on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my first yelp! review, and it's because of Yasu...I decided to take my friend here for her birthday based all the great reviews. She loves sushi and I was looking for a great place out of (north)...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a wonderful experience at Yasu, First when you walk in you are immediately greeted with a warm traditional Japaneses greeting. Then you notice the great vibes and atmosphere. The decor is very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This seriously is one of the best sushi places I've ever been to - and I love me some sushi so have had alot.I went here with your PHX yelper Nadia C. - we were in town visiting for the weekend and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must give them five stars... very reasonably prices (compared to Chicago). Very yummie rolls from 6 to 10 dollars. Love the clean decor and chill' ambiance. I ordered their special Long Island...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi is not just a meal, it's an experience...Everything from the way fish looks to the crisp green of the seaweed is art. The smell of the sake and the sound of crisp sizzle on the grill create an...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pleasantly surprised that an Izakaya actually exists in Phoenix and that it was actually pretty good! I took my parents here for a light lunch based on the reviews and proximity. I was not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just went last night and all I can say is Yahoo Yasu! If you haven't been get going! Great fish and the duck some of the best I had. Very simple full of flavor. Music got loud as the night wore...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a pretty big sushi fan. Living on the West Side (623...forever biatches)...my choices are really Sakana (which is ok) and Tokyo Lobby (which can be really good or a bit funky)....I heard about...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had sushi at least once a month for the past 15 years, so going to a sushi restaurant that can surprise me doesn't happen often. While the sushi is good, I'd put it in my top 5 in the area, it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Expectations are funny things. Once you have them, you are bound to be disappointed. But I have to say, Yasu did not disappoint. Popped into this cozy random nook of a restaurant for a random...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yasu has quickly become my favorite Japanese restaurant in town. The first time we ate there, my wife and I had the sashimi lunch plate. I was totally blown away by the quality of the hamachi....
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First: How the hell do you yelpers remember every damned dish you ate? I have a problem remembering whether or not I wore shoes yesterday, much less the contents of my stomach. Me, short bus; you,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have a theory that there are great sushi places and then, there are the rest. This is definitely a great one.Every time I am in Phoenix, I run to this place (multiple times). The fish is ALWAYS...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't get me wrong ... Yasu is a great Japanese restaurant. But, 5 stars is being a little too generous. When all is said and done you get a very good Japanese meal at a relatively high price. Unlike...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just found our new favorite sushi place. The food was impeccable... not simply the sushi, but the grilled items were wonderful (we had the terriyaki spareribs, and bacon wrapped scallops - yum!)....
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can't go without trying the Miso Cod. It just melts in your mouth. The tuna carpaccio also just melts in your mouth. The place is small, but it it worth it to wait for a table. I ate at the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I live in what might possibly be one of the finest cities for sushi in the US....yep, Los Angeles (Feel free to argue or debate this point with me and then tell me where to go, cuz I am a sushi ho!)....
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went to Yasu, I ordered the Yellowtail Sashimi. The portion size was amazing and the quality of the fish superb. The 2nd and third time I went there, the portion size was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have relatives out in Phoenix, so I always go out to Arizona for Thanksgiving. Arizona is not exactly a culinary Mecca, and I'm not a big fan of turkey dinners (don't crucify me for being...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, hate to join the bandwagon, but this place is the real deal! I went here based on Yelp reviews, which after almost a dozen, averaged 5 stars! But several were from newbies to sushi, so I was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So what can I say that hasn't already been yelped? First, Yasu for sure lives up to the hype and then some! If there was anything above 5 stars I would give it here. This place is as good as I've...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I seriously doubted I would be able to find five star sushi in Phoenix. I was wrong, wrong, wrong. Yasu...what a pleasant surprise. The place could be lost in a strip near a Target and REI, but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST FIVE STAR WALK-IN FIVE HOUR DINNER I'VE HAD IN AGES.Even better than that? It's all thanks to you guys.I started last Saturday wasting the first half of a great day outside trying to get my cell...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with the other reviews, Yasu serves some of the best Japanese food in Phoenix. The formula of fresh high quality ingredients, authentic preparation, artful presentation, modern yet...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, what can I say? Our first visit last night and we're already planning the next of what will surely be many more visits. Yasu has taken sushi and Japanese dining in Phoenix to a whole different...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Divine. Absolutely divine. I love great little places that serve fantastic food. Yasu is amazing and for the quality, you'd honestly think they'd charge you more. Everything was delicious. Service was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so I don't normally blog like this, but I've just gotta write about this place. Yasu Sushi Bistro. The most amazing resturaunt experience I've had in a long time and probably my new favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a pretty big wimp when it comes to sushi, and I usually end up just ordering the California roll or a veggie roll. Pretty easy compared to all the other options you can get. But when I went to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am very hesitant to write my review here and post on Yelp. Only b/c Yasu is so awesome I am afraid that there now will be a long line to get in. By far, the best sushi in town yet. Yasu is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was stuck in Phoenix last week and decided to partake of some sushi, and it just happened that handily across the way from my poor hotel was this great little sushi bar, I wish I had tried it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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Cafe Kobe is tucked into an unlikely little plaza that contains a Target store. It is a fabulous pla...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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