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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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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! 4/5 We 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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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot describe the excitement that I felt when I found such decadent sumibiyaki cooking here in the valley. I would definitely call this place an eatery. It is small, cozy, friendly, very…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
The experience I had at Yasu was different from what I expected. When we walked in, the hostess was on the phone, and she didn't acknowledge us or even make eye contact until she hung up several…
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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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the reason Yelp is transforming our eating experience. It used to be that business trips to unknown locales would result in poor to middling eating experiences at some wheel-of-fortune…
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
Agreed with other reviews - small sushi place but just fantastic! Great staff with great attitude throughout. The ingredients are so fresh and tasty. We have dined at many other sushi places…
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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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.
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.
I went again with my partner for our second time there. We sat with "Yasu" of Yasu and were treated to a killer sushi dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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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.
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...
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