KiKu Revolving Sushi
8190 W Union Hills Dr,Ste 155, Glendale, AZ, 85308
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Address :
8190 W Union Hills Dr,Ste 155
Glendale, AZ, 85308 - Phone (623) 825-1135
- Website https://www.kikurevolvingsushi.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Christopher B.
Fun concept of revolving sushi (as it's more common in Asia).... but the sushi tasted skunky. If you've ever smelt a skunk that sprayed its nasty scent around, then you know what I'm talking about! As some others noted, some sushi is warm. Yuck! The prices aren't bad ($6 for 22oz Kirin and sake) and $2 for plates of 4-pieces of sushi wasn't bad. Surprisingly, I'm not fond of skunk and won't be back.
(1)Keely V.
Not the best sushi I've ever had but it was cheap and there was a large variety. At between $1 and $3 for each tapas-sized serving, you can try several things without breaking the bank. The conveyor belt is fun too. A hidden gem in the Arrowhead area of Glendale but worth seeking out.
(4)Craig F.
My daughter loves this place, at 7 she really likes the food moving by and pickings something off to give to Dad. The sushi is so-so, the staff is very warm and friendly to us and helps out anyway we ask. They do have a couple of specialty rolls you won't find anywhere else.
(3)Teresa R.
I've been to several revolving sushi places in Hawaii. I love the concept of something original and different. The sushi was good. Not awesome but good and seemed to be relatively fresh. There is always the chance of not getting fresh sushi when its traveling around on the conveyor belt, just watch what they are putting out and pick wisely. If there is something different you like they will make it. The prices are phenomenal. You pick the food you want and the prices line up with the color of the plate. How easy is that? So two people for dinner plus dessert was $13. That's total not each.
(4)Karin M.
The reviews I read were mixed but I found the service good and the food fresh and tasty. We'll definitely come back!
(4)Linh H.
I really wanted to like this place, but came for lunch and was very, very underwhelmed. If you want revolving sushi definitely consider Sushi Station instead. Rolls: Too much rice, all the crab was fake and overpriced. What really bugged me was that the majority of their specialty rolls were just rolls with FRUIT on top of them (mango, kiwi, strawberries) for $1 more. I'm no expert but I'm pretty sure I'd get sick if I ate that type of combination. Fish: Tried the salmon nigiri, and it was alright for $2. The fish wasn't funky tasting but it was also cut very VERY slenderly. For that reason I would not buy that again. Service: Average. The waitress kept asking me if I was okay, probably because I simply didn't like anything on the belt so just watched the food pass for about 20 minutes. Very awkward situation. The bill wasn't that cheap, the food wasn't that good, and I will not be back. If you know anything about good sushi you'll agree.
(2)Jennifer H.
I've been to several conveyor belt sushi type places, and I understand that sushi that travels around on the conveyor belt is not meant to be the "elite of the elite" sushi. I've been to some pretty fancy sushi restaurants to true "authentic ones" to AJ's grocery store type sushi places, I am really not picky! I appreciate the finesse of what sushi restaurants can come up with. Here, although the service was great. The rice was pretty hard on the rolls. The fish just came out really dry. I really wanted to like this place and my husband and I brought my dad here on a Sunday, and my dad was so disappointed with the sushi, he almost made a scene! I quickly ate a few rolls that I got off the conveyor belt and quickly had my husband get my dad out of there to another sushi place nearby where my dad could order his favorite "masago roll topped with quail egg sushi." I explained to him that this sushi place didn't have rolls like that there. They have their own specialty rolls there. However, I couldn't help the fact that my nigiri - mackerel sushi or was it snapper? but anyway, it was dry and chewy. The restaurant just opened that morning and the fish already seemed dry! I might give this place another chance, especially without my dad, the sushi snob. I just like having this gimmicky type of conveyor belt sushi as an option on this side of town.
(2)Cecily D.
Only three stars because I was concerned about how long the dishes stayed on the belt. The items we ate were good but some were warm and some were cool, noting very cold or very hot. The staff was courteous and answered our questions. I think this is a great place for a group of friends not my idea of a date night.
(3)Steve C.
Came in today for lunch with a group of 10 people. We're part of a Sushi "Meetup" group that travels all over the valley. We found Kiku Sushi had good sushi, is reasonably priced, and had very attentive service. We will be including Kiku on our rotation and will be back in the near future for dinner. Interested in joining a group of people who have the love of sushi as a common interest? Check out our website at: meetup.com/sushilicious
(4)Frank W.
Sushi eaters in Phoenix are a funny and finicky bunch. Most of them do not know their sushi or know what good quality sushi is. For instance Station Sushi near Desert Ridge has 4-5 star reviews, but their sushi is pretty awful. I read the reviews here and most people give it 2-3 stars...but the sushi here is really good... WTH? I'm a picky nigiri sushi eater, and I rate the sushi here as pretty amazing, especially for the price. Salmon, white claim, mackerel (saba), yellowtail, squid, red clam, etc.. are all pretty tasty, even compared to places like Ah So or Fresh Wasabi. And all these plates are only $2!! The prices are much better than Station Sushi, but the sushi and selection is much better. As a sushi snob I give this place both thumbs up for their great food!! The service, as noted, is kind of average because the place is fairly new, and the servers are new, or a couple don't speak english well, but they get the job done. I can ask any of them for anything and they'll get it for me. In short, give this place a try, the sushi is what makes it worth it. Easily the best value for good quality sushi on the west side of town, even perhaps the entire valley. My fear is this place may shut down and I'll lose of my favorite sushi places in town, if the casual sushi eater does not appreciate how good the sushi is here. Enjoy!!!!!
(5)Kelsey C.
Food had great flavor and was fairly cheep for sushi. My friend and I got 6 smalls plates of sushi plus cheesecake that was split among us and it was $13 total! People were very friendly, only thing was it was kinda dead however it was a Sunday. Some of the food ends up being room temp as well since it's rolling around, however you can order fresh. I'd would definitely come back.
(4)Stephanie H.
Update: I went back again at a later time. The place was pretty empty. Service was slow and kinda bad. I think the person was new and didn't really know what to do. There was mold on the fruit going around and also the salad was wilted and brown. Would never be going back....
(1)Kaitlin J.
The prices went up a super tiny bit! But it's still really rad sushi. I come here way too often.
(4)Reyzell M.
New establishment around north west of phoenix. They have allot of sushi with fruits and the price is affordable. Sushi rice did improved since the last time I came here. It use to break apart when I pick them up, now its more dense. They have no wait list and they let you choose where you prefer to sit down.
(4)Crystal P.
I tried this place again.. and just as I thought. It still hasn't updated it's taste in food at all. It was like I was there the first time all over again. I'm sorry to say but it's unenjoyable and gave me a tummy ache. Ordered the volcano roll I think and it was torched. It had a nasty gas burned flavor that wasnt good. I don't appreciate that. And I could see stack and stacks of already cooked tempura in the kitchen in the side. It's cooked but not cooked fresh when you ordered. It's a waste of money even though its cheap. Won't be going here ever ever again!!
(1)Sara S.
Love this place!! The staff is wonderful especially Travis, one of the waiters there. The sushi is only a small part of their menu. My 2 yr old loves the Miso soup with Rice. I love the Teriyaki Beef, Udon, Ramen, & Sesame Chicken. Finish up with Mochi (love Bubblegum and Green Tea flavors) my favorite. Top it all of with the yummy Eel sauce. Yummy and inexpensive.
(4)Joyce H.
Warm sushi, dirty menus and booths. Poor service. Unless you're broke and craving sushi I would not recommend.
(2)Scott J.
Idea was fun and efficient. Sushi was good. Rolls were fresh because some fried rolls were still steaming. Service was great. I would recommend and I will be going again. Very fair prices
(4)B. O.
Good sushi for the pice, not great like the more expensive kind, but good for the price.
(3)Roanna O.
Their wasabi had no flavor. The manager/owner could have cared less. She was ONLY concerned with a table of Japanese patrons. She ignored our concerns completely. We will not return.
(1)Alex L.
Went in, one other party was there. Their poppers were cold, they said they could heat them up for me. You don't heat popper, they are double the price and half the size of Teharu in Scottsdale. Surprisingly the iced green tea wasn't very good.
(1)Cristal W.
Sushi was warm (not supposed to be) and not fresh. The idea of the food moving around is fun, but the reality of it means nothing is fresh or at the correct temperature. Our waitress actually told us to let her know what we wanted so she could make sure it was fresh. This store closed, it moved to Glendale.
(2)Rochelle E.
Came in for the second time tonight and had an amazing experience again. I love how clean and well kept the place is. They also provided a delightful fruit dish for our birthday girl. On top of the sushi, the miso soup and yaki soba we ordered were fabulous.
(4)Aaron B.
Place is clean and nicely decorated. My waitress seemed inexperienced and Left/quit after taking my order. The lady in charge did not know what I had ordered and it looked like they hadn't made it yet. As for the items on the conveyor, I cannot see how they could be fresh. I did order from the menu so that the food would be fresh and it did taste good but.. Won't be back.
(2)Jacob N.
Decent place. I like the vibe here, it was actually better than I expected. The sushi was decent, actually lacked a little variety I felt, but it was ok. Not a bad place for the west side (which lacks everything). Otherwise they do have a regular menu, and beer as well. I'll probably be back.
(4)Elysia L.
You get what you pay for. Is the sushi astounding? No. Is it good? Yes! And it's cheap. It's decent food for a good price with a cool setup. Our son loved the conveyor belt with all the food.
(4)Cassandra B.
Meh. I like the revolving conveyor belt, but I wonder how long the sushi sits out for and how long it's good like that. Instead of offering to heat it up, why don't you just remove the no longer hot items from the belt before customers take them? The sushi on the conveyor belt was average. The service at the table was decent but the order for hand rolls took too long. We came because of the Groupon, but there are plenty of other sushi places I prefer.
(2)Cho Y.
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(5)Ed H.
Bought a Groupon for this place and should have read reviews before i wasted my time and money. Saturday night and not very many people dinning in, that should have been sign!!! Overall nice looking restaurant, cool revolving Sushi conveyor but service was weak and the Sushi looked like it was sitting on that conveyor for a long time. I did order from the menu to have atleast something fresh. It took awhile to finally place my order and seemed forever to get it. With just a hand full of people it should have been fairly quick to receive our food. The staff seemed busy playing with their cell phones than taking care of the customers. I will not be back .
(2)Winnie C.
My friend and I came here because we've never been to a revolving sushi bar. We went during lunch on a weekday. Our waitress was very nice and checked up on us once in a while. Unfortunately, the sushi was not up to par and was expensive. Each plate had 2-3 very small pieces of sushi on them. The plates ranged from $2 to $3 and up. The fish did not look fresh, and we had no idea how long the sushi had been rotating on that belt. Many of their rolls just seemed like regular california rolls with random fruit slices like kiwi, mango, and strawberry put on top. The rest just didn't look appetizing. Needless to say, the sushi didn't taste good. While I was there, I saw a few gnats flying around the sushi (but the sushi plates are covered with a plastic cover) and was grossed out. The bathroom looked new and clean, but there was an array of air fresheners inside that were too pungent. Also, the toilet sprays water out of the pipe when flushed. I had high hopes for this place, but I won't be back.
(1)Stephanie W.
I hate writing bad reviews, but I had to! :( When we walked in no one was there, I was thinking crap this can't be a good sign? I felt like the place was way over staffed. They had servers just walking around everywhere? It was kind of odd. The idea of a revolving sushi bar intrigued me. I think the idea is cool, but not smart when it comes to anything that has been fried in tempura or baked. You HAVE to serve it fresh, or after awhile it's just gets mushy. It really grossed me out. They said anything that has been sitting out for 2 hrs is thrown away. I really don't see how this place will stay in business with the cost of food and the loss. Seems like such a waste. My two year old had a chocolate pudding ,and I was jealous HA!
(1)Dan W.
Service is great! Prices are great! Portions are a bit on the small side but for the price you can't beat it
(4)Donna M.
The food was pretty amazing for the price and Omar was a very friendly, helpful server! We ate until we were stuffed for $22, we'll definitely be back.
(4)Devin C.
Thought this would be a fun place to bring a friend for his birthday dinner... But ended up very disappointed in the entire experience. Sushi on the conveyer belt was not fresh at all, and we saw the same things continually pass us during the two hours we were there. Not to mention, the prices per plate were a little high for the amount of food. We all decided to order fresh sushi off the menu instead. Our waitress was unable to answer any of the questions we had on the menu. It took 45 minutes for us to get the rolls we ordered (which is strange considering they had two chefs working and at most 3 other tables in the restaurant) and when the waitress brought the rolls out to us, one by one, she was unable to tell us which rolls were which. None of the rolls we orders were worth the $9.99ea that we paid, and most of them were left un-eaten. Upon asking for refills on our drinks, we realized that ALL of our cups were dirty on the inside. The inner rims were filthy and smelled of mildew. Also, while eating we watched several of the waitresses wipe out and reuse the plastic lids that cover the revolving sushi plates. I understand washing these out and reusing them to save money but don't think this should be done out in the dining room near customers. It really grossed my entire party out, especially after noticing the dirty cups. All around terrible dining experience. Will not be recommending or returning.
(1)Kristina N.
I had a great experience! Server was very attentive! It is a fun concept and the prices can not be beat! The only reason I dropped a star is because the fried rolls on the belt are cold. After we got one we just ordered them custom out of the kitchen.
(4)William C.
We ate a late dinner here last night. For our first time, it was pretty good. The introduction to the restaurant was not great--we've never been to a conveyed sushi restaurant before and weren't quite sure how it worked. We ordered an appetizer of fried calamari... It was amazing! Perfect size and it was only $3. Then, we began making our selections from the conveyed selections. Between the two of us we were shocked to see that we only spent $30 (before tip) and that included one sake bomber and a regular drink. They have a lot of other items that can be ordered from the menu in addition to the conveyer belt. Next time, we'll try some of these items. One thing I would recommend to this place would be to have a list that details all of sushi names and their ingredients at the table. There are some on the belt that do not have the ingredient list on the menu. This was a little frustrating, but the wait staff were quick to explain the items. For Instance, Monkey Brains... What the heck? It turns out it's a mushroom stuffed with spicy crab that's tempura fried. It was awesome!
(4)Amanda W.
It's really okay. The service was on the upper half of decent, just a little on the slow side. The sushi was definitely not the best. What other reviewers said about the hard rice was true on several pieces. It is revolving, however, which is nice because you can mix and match and try whatever you want. Boyfriend was satisfied with our experience there, and he's picky. I'd recommend it if you were looking into trying revolving sushi- though don't go in with amazing expectations for the sushi itself.
(3)Bad L.
We bought a Groupon to try it out. It's pretty cool idea, but not new. The sushi revolves around the booths, like one big long train. You have to look carefully and choose wisely. There is some shitty low end sushi but some pretty decent rolls. Depending on the sushi you pick, the colored plate represents how much it is. You leave your plates stacked on the table, then count the plates at the end. Prices per plate are from $2 thru $7. I would only go here as a sushi eater. The person I was with was not a sushi eater and the menu is limited to Teriyaki "anything." I don't know if I would go again. The sushi is just "OK", and there's better sushi out there. I guess if I had a friend in town, was looking for cheap sushi with a little novelty behind it - I might go again. Not sure what this used to be, but I think it was some sort of noodle place. If you go to the bathrooms in the back, on the wall is clearly the menu from the previous restaurant, that is covered (albeit very poorly) with something that is Chinese looking.
(3)Mayra J.
Loved it great food and perfect for the price people are crazy for saying that it was horrible they prob have the money and no taste buds to spend their money somewhere else where they would prob pay triple the amount that u would normally pay here I loved the fact that the owner was there cleaning his restaurants stools shows that he genuinely cares about his business he was very nice and welcoming highly recommend this place I was stuffed and me and my husband spent twenty bucks great deal
(5)Greg S.
We have been big fans of sushi station, but this place has higher-quality and lower prices. We showed up at 9 o'clock and they made our sushi to order. It was excellent.
(5)Laura B.
Revolving Sushi Fun! We go here on a weekly basis for lunch. It's super fast, great service, endless supply of cheap sushi. Definitely better than what we make at home. :) They are constantly trying to add new things to their menu. Everything is fresh for the most part. The only thing I've seen that wasn't was the edamame - but I've seen the same problem at upscale restaurants in Scottsdale. I've never had a problem with the temperature of the sushi and we come here about once a week. Service is great. I love my wasabi and the girl happily brings me more. My kids are in love with sushi because of this place. They are excited to eat sushi at Kiku but won't eat it anywhere else. :) We are loyal customers! Great place for fast and basic sushi. If you want the fancier stuff, you won't get as much of that here.
(4)Chris D.
First time here and must say we were impressed after reading how bad some other reviews were. Its great for a quick bite and the sushi was plenty fresh. Out of the 8 dishes we only had one we didn't like. Service at Kiku was great and place is well maintained. We'll be going back again!
(4)Tia G.
This restaurant was fun. Enjoyed it with coworkers. The sushi was pretty good not the best but for the price we paid, the taste was pretty good. The price was amazing. I like that we did not have wait but there was no one there which was surprising. The raustaurant was clean but the water cups could have been cleaner. They were spotty. I would go again for a quick bite.
(3)Lisa Monique C.
I went here for lunch for my very first time on a Thursday afternoon around 1pm. The location is great. It is right by the 101 which sets them up for a lot of passer-byers. Me and my friend walked in and were immediately greeted. It was a self-seat time. The decorations and restaurant lacked cleanliness and excitement. We sat down at a booth right next to the revolver. Our server came up to us and asked our drink orders and left to grab them. We then started the grabbing process. There were a lot of choices and we enjoyed the option of seeing a visual of what we were about to eat. They had appetizers, specials, sushi rolls, sides, and dessert. Nice setup! The actual rolls tasted pretty good. As you would suspect, they weren't as fresh and I felt a bit nervous eating off of the unrefrigerated belt. I questioned the likelihood of me catching a foodbourne-related sickeness. They were also pretty cheap and I like how they have colored plates to designate the price. Other than those fears, I had a good experience. This place is cool for a fist time but nothing to special. :)
(3)Leslie M.
This place is okay. It has a fun factor that makes it unique with the revolving food. We went on a Saturday for lunch. There was only one other table when we arrived. It's clean inside with booths and a counter area. We seated ourselves and ordered drinks. The plates on the conveyor are different colors so that you know how much each item costs. At first it was fun watching the items go past and deciding what we wanted to try. After having a few things, it became tiresome. I like to order and then enjoy my food. I found myself feeling annoyed that I had to continue to watch everything go by and make decisions on what else to eat. In that vein, it is more of a novelty than something I would want to do often for lunch. More people came in over time. It was then that I saw someone being handed a menu. Not sure why one was never offered to us, but we asked for one after we were almost finished. They do have some other items available on the menu along with a list of all their sushi and what is in each one. Taste and freshness was average. Not the best I've had. Nothing had a wow factor. Prices were a bit high for what you get. We spent about $20 for lunch. That was with water and no dessert. I think we would have eaten more, but weren't wanting to spend much more. I would recommend this place for the novelty, if you want to try some different types of sushi (since here you can get a plate with just a few pieces) or you want a fast lunch.
(3)Leah E.
I have had other revolving sushi bars before. This place was ok... it worked for a craving. Other revolving sushi bars have been able to keep their product cold and fresh...Kiku lacked that aspect. When we were trying dishes, many were room temp, and not the chilled cold you look for in raw sushi. They are also very stingy with their wasabi, and not very attentive. All in all, we will not be back again. We will travel to Scottsdale to get our revolving sushi fix.
(2)Brandi M.
Delicious, clean and the conveyor belt was a hit with the kids. Lots of different types of sushi, salads and dessert items to choose from. Regular/kids menu available for the anti-sushi appetite. We will be back. Such a fun experience!
(5)Bridget A.
Went on a double date night with my best friend Jenn and her husband. We were in the mood for sushi and something different so we tried a conveyor belt sushi place. It was definitely big! There were so many options to choose from. The one thing I didn't like was how fast these belts were going. It ended up giving me a headache from staring at it too long. I tried the Vegas roll (my staple), a veggie roll, and a tamago roll. None of them were anything extraordinary. The Vegas roll needed more filling and the batter was really thin. It crumbled as soon as I got it. My veggie was the better one out of all of them. The best part of the meal was dessert. They had a delicious red velvet cake that was excellent! We ended up spending over $70 on 2 people. This includes two sake bombs. The experience is what you really pay for. I liked the fact that you just sit and pick out your food from the belt but it went by too fast and if you stared at it too long it makes you dizzy! The sushi itself is ok. Not the worst and not the best. Tokyo Lobby is still my number 1 sushi place to go to.
(3)Shelby R.
Been here twice with hubs, mid-week, mid-afternoon. Service was quick & attentive, friendly. We both enjoyed the wide variety of choices on the carousel. Food was fresh & well-prepared, very affordable. With the small plates, we were able to sample bites of sushi rolls we wouldn't ordinarily order. Several of the rolls use crab salad - but, hey! it's a discount place! We'll be back - not just because it's in our neighborhood, but for a fun & delicious dining experience.
(5)Rus L.
Our first time at Kiku was over lunch on a Wednesday about 12:30pm. We are familiar with sushi-train places and to our suprise there was no other people eating lunch and the sushi train was full of food. We decided to eat here anyway and I chose to take items from the train and my wife ordered off the menu. It took forever for her meal to be served and by then I had already gone through four plates of sushi. I ordered hot tea and was served a tiny cup of tea with no offers of refills. The prices of the sushi-train items had one price on their menu and another price on the free standing sign on our table. When I asked about that they told me the higher price was the correct one. Finally three other people came in to eat. This place is not very popular. The also had a big no firearms sign in the window, don't they get it that armed customers make the place safer. We won't be coming back.
(2)Chuck B.
I've been to several revolving-sushi places before, including Kula in LA and one in Tokyo. I love the idea of KiKu, but the execution was a bit off. The selection was average to below-average, not in the sheer number of items, but in the diversity of the selection. For example, there seemed to be a whole lot of the same type of roll with a different topping, instead of changing up the ingredients of the roll itself. The service was decent and would make you anything you wanted if it wasn't immediately available. I was surprised that there were only a handful of people there at noon, but happy that the selections still looked and tasted fresh. Bottom line: it wasn't my favorite, but I would go back. I'm hoping for a slightly better choice of items next time around.
(3)Audra D.
1st: hours are wrong. Closes at 10. Anyway, came in tonight for a bite. Living in Seattle, I have fairly high expectations of sushi. Especially when it is a revolving type establishment. Nothing except the deserts looked even remotely appetizing on the revolving belt. Every mini plate looked dried and old. I decided to or to full size rolls off the menu. Same price for any full size roll (12.99 each) a bit more than I pay in Seattle. The cherry blossom roll was very good. The lollipop roll was different. Edible, just don't think I would order it again. The prices should be updated on the menu. I noticed the plaque at table and the menu listed different prices for each color plate. Otherwise a quiet place to eat.
(4)Bill w.
Meh . . . We ate there this afternoon, pretty average stuff in my opinion.
(2)Jennifer F.
The food was on the conveyor belt for a very long time. Even though the place was quite busy I did not see the staff pulling off food from the conveyor belt that had seemed to be on there a long time nor did I see them putting on fresh food onto the conveyor belts. I purposely sat near the kitchen area where they were putting on food. We were there for over two hours and only saw them put on fresh stuff twice.
(1)Stephanie G.
We've been coming here well over a year, have never had a bad experience with the freshness of the sushi - thinking that perhaps conveyor style served sushi might be questionable, but, never a problem. And if you don't see something on the belt, just let the staff know, and they'll make it up for you. We like it because of the amounts of sushi served - we can try several kinds, varieties..Granted, this is not a 5*, but for a quick sit down, clean, friendly establishment, we like it.
(4)Amy S.
Horrible! Sushi is old and the portions are small. Nothing looked appealing. What we did try tasted obviously off. After spending $50 we ended up eating elsewhere.
(1)Gloria S.
Love the revolving sushi idea. Wished they had more variety on rolls the same ones kept coming by and a bunch of desserts
(4)Sarah P.
It was way better then I expected. One thing I didn't like was I wish someone would of brought me a high chair instead of my hubs having to chase one down. I'd go back though.
(4)Kristi G.
As a big sushi fan, I really do enjoy this place! I come here very often and leave satisfied every time. If the item you want is not on the belt at the time or if you think it might have been on the belt too long, they have no problem making you a fresh plate! Everythings really tasty, really fair prices and staff is very sweet.
(4)Shane H.
Fresh fish but a very average selection. Good for kids or people who don't like uni and special types of sushi.
(3)Nick W.
I don't want to say that some of the other posters are liars and posers, but if the sushi fits... The place is nice on the inside, a little hard to figure out with a lack of direction from the staff. However, the staff is friendly and helpful, but you've gotta ask, and try to bring your nose down to eye level when doing so. The spicy tuna is pretty good. The fruit topped is weird but tasty. My family of 3 usually eats for about 25.00 total, and leaves with guts busted. Never been sick, never smelled skunky food. We've only had the revolving, other than the softshelled crab, which is admittedly a little skimpy. Most dishes are 1-3 bucks, and you get like 4 pieces. I think it's great for variety. They've got deserts, drinks, sodas, and everything else you would expect. The sushi chefs like it when you talk to them, but I guess you'd have to pull your head out of your butt first. If you're a fan of sashimi, korean bbq, and other stuff like that... GO TO THOSE PLACES. This is a conveyer belt sushi place with plates that range from 1-3 bucks. You can't eat coal and expect to fart diamonds.
(3)Nancy G.
If it weren't for the semi cold glass and beer I had. I would most definitely would of rate this place 2 and a half stars! My waiter was pretty sweet but that's about it. I am a little bit of a sushi freak. There is something about warm Sushi that can really put you out for a couple of days and that just that scares me! #bubbleguts Not the best but not the absolute worst. The place is pretty clean but unless you want to gamble with food poisoning I would not go! My stomach is rumbling now not sure that is a good sign! Uh-oh...
(3)Opinion N.
Fresh sushi, fun atmosphere, great prices! The revolving conveyor belt is awesome!
(5)Christina S.
I visited this place for the first time last night, and had a good experience. It is a revolving sushi bar, not a 5-star sushi restaurant...so don't get your hopes too high. The sushi was delicious, and there was a bunch of it on the belt, so many options to choose from. However, if you're pregnant or can't eat raw fish, you don't really have many options to chose from, so buyer beware. The chefs were constantly making new rolls, monitoring food, and our waitress was very helpful and always checking on us. If you don't see a roll that you want, they'll make it for you and give you the same plate price - pretty neat! The reason why I gave this 4 out of 5 stars was because this revolving sushi bar is a little more expensive than other revolving sushi bars. The plates are about $0.75 more expensive then where I have been before (Teharu in Scottsdale). Definitely give it a try, but don't be a snob.
(4)Em M.
I was excited that there was a revolving sushi place. Unfortunately, the sushi was definitely out for long and the fish was old, particularly the yellowtail. Revolving places work well if you have enough people coming through. I think this place does not have that yet. They need to work on better sushi quality and working out the kinks on having the sushi it too long. I think restaurants should not do revolving or sushi boats until they are good at the quality of sushi.
(1)Jane D.
Let me start out by saying, I've been in the food and beverage/ hospitality industry for a long time now so I understand how things work. This review comes from my FOURTH visit. I know people have bad days. Restaurants have bad days. I really tried to like this place. I love sushi, love the concept.... With that being said...the sushi is just NOT FRESH. I've been in there for lunch and dinner now. Each time, me and my company were literally the only people in the joint. The fish was discolored, skimpy, mostly rice, and simply not appetizing at all. My husband told me to grab a Philly roll. I took it off the belt, uncovered it. He put one in his mouth and got this horrifying look on his face. He insisted that I try it. I said no! Lol why would I do that if its bad. I finally agreed. I tried it. It was rancid. Not good at all. I literally gagged. It tasted like cloves and bad fish. I wouldn't even swallow it. It had such a strong rotten taste to it. Hard to even explain. This is coming from someone who loves blue cheese and strong, flavorful foods. I couldn't believe they were serving this. Then we tried this other roll. Dont remember the name. No luck with that one either. My husband said it taste like something out of the garbage disposal and IT DID. Even the color. I'm not kidding. Anyways, the building is cool. Very clean, maybe because there's nobody going in to dirty it. The ambiance is nice. Its really too bad the quality doesnt match the appearance and location. I'll be surprised if this place makes it another few months. Really disappointed.
(1)Iris D.
Eek. This place is hideous. The food is a 1 star at best but the good service yielded it two more stars. I went tonight with a friend because she was curious about it. She got a Las Vegas roll, but it had way too much rice. She said it was disappointing. Before going, I had read the previous reviews, and they were pretty spot on. I ordered the Korean BBQ beef. The sauce they used was incredibly sweet, like hoison sauce. Korean BBQ isn't supposed to be sweet like saccharine. I only ate half and boxed up the rest to take home. Big mistake. I never eat in my car, and get "new car" smell sprayed in my car when I take it to Danny's Car Wash.. The leftover Korean BBQ smelled a bit like poop in my car. I dislike wasting food but when I got home, I threw it away. I treated myself to the green tea ice cream. The server said the cook was making it fresh. The portion was extremely generous. It was delicious, but unfortunately, not enough to get me to come back here again.
(3)Jacqueline F.
I had worse experience there ever the owner is a bitch the sushi is horrible I even saw a cook not even take their gloves off he just wash his gloves off with soap instead of taking them off I would rate it a zero star restaurant
(1)Anita M.
I've been to one other location in California and loved the sushi, price, and the experience so I figured I would give this location a try. Big mistake! They are definitely not all created equally. The sushi was not fresh and our waitress was extremely rude. Anytime we asked her for anything she seemed to be annoyed and would make a face. I gave one star for the concept and one star for the price. However, I will not be going back. I like my sushi fresh and the people serving me polite and accommodating.
(2)Paige O.
I went here for dinner with one of my good friends. I've been craving sushi for months now and we've been here before so I decided to return, it wasn't bad. I regret going though I'm a fan of sashimi and nigiri so I naturally went for those first. It was warm and tasted off. My friend said it might be because they use fresh rice and don't give it a chance to cool so it accidentally warms up the fish. Aside from that, the rolls and nigiri had no flavor. It just tasted like overly sweet rice. I got a roll with wasabi mayo and hot sauce and there was no flavor or spice at all. Aside from bland and warm sushi, I came home and have felt sick for the past hour. Super disappointed, will probably be going to Fresh Wasabi in Surprise or Stingray in Glendale. I won't be returning.
(2)Shannon M.
I loved the atmosphere and the waitresses were very nice. The conveyor belt style of service was both quirky and fun. This is a great place for a date night. And, the prices are awesome. I paid $12 total for about 14 pieces of sushi and a drink! The sushi was fresh and tasted delicious. There's always someone watching the sushi to make sure it's not out too long. Plus it comes on a covered plate. This will definitely be my go to spot when I have a hankering for sushi!!
(4)Jennifer E.
This place was great! These other reviews with low stars must have walked in expecting Tomo or other high end sushi. We had Las Vegas, Crunch, SHRIMP tempura to name a few and they were fresh and fantastic tasting. We will definitely be back again! If you are looking for some a cheap sushi fix to cure your craving I would recommend this place!
(5)Carlton M.
This place is great. further then two other places closer to me. Worth the drive. Great friendly staff
(4)Stellz L.
Its what you expect for sushi ranging from $1-$5. Its a fun experience for sure. The service was pretty good up until the end of our meal. We went for lunch on a Sunday. We were literally the only patrons in there and had each grabbed 3-4 plates and a drink. Our waitress came to the table to ask if we needed anything else and we let her know we were OK, just picking off the plates and chatting. Maybe 5 minutes later a teenage busboy came to our table and very rudely asked "is there a problem?". What?! LOL. OK bro. It was pretty clear he wanted us to leave. Again...we weren't sitting there for 2 hours. It was maybe 10 minutes after we finished eating and still had a little food on our plates. THERE WAS NO ONE ELSE IN THE RESTAURANT. I wouldn't make an effort to come back. Its not the kind of place you can hang out and enjoy yourself.
(2)Tony F.
So found this by accident was hungry and went in. The place is clean and no fishy smell they charge by plate color and each plate has either 2 or 4 pieces of sushi This great so you can try many different types prices range from $1 to $5 I didn't see any $5 plates most where $2 or $4. Lunch could be had for $10 easy. My lunch was $15 and I had 6 different items including gyoza. I live at the base of SoMountian and will make the trek back here.
(5)Domino T.
A delightful place with a unique feature. The revolving bar goes around the tables and allows customers to take what they want when they want it. Kiku Sushi allows you to choose the sushi you want without having to order and entire plate of 6-8 pieces. You pick up the plate from the bar which gives you 2-6 pieces of sushi per plate. There is less chance of you wasting the food and a better chance of you to get only what you love and try new things. The service is friendly and helpful. They all take great care of the customer. Another great thing is that of your sushi gets taken up by other patrons you can always just ask the waitress to have the chef make you your order instead of waiting for the dish to come around. They really want to make sure everyone has a great and filling experience.
(4)Ashley T.
I don't know what to say about this place. I love it quite a bit. If you're worried about how long the food stays out on the belt, then this place isn't for you. It's a revolving sushi bar. They do their best to keep up with the demand and switch out foods if need be, and I've watched them do this. I've been here several times since discovering it back in January ('14) and have not once gotten sick from their food. My bf and I usually grab a Cali roll first then a Volcano roll so we can take some of the toppings to spice up the Cali rolls. We both eat as much as we like while barely going over $20, and that's sometimes including cheesecake if we're in the mood. BUT, if you must have something fresh, you can always tell the servers to ask the chefs to make you a plate of what you want. We had to do that when a couple things weren't yet on the belt. Also, I personally think it's an interesting place for sushi beginners. It's cheap enough that you can try multiple things without having a huge platter you can't/won't finish. Tried that first hand when I thought I liked straight up white clam (thinking it was like clam chowder)... turns out I don't. But it was 2 pieces and I just set them aside. The service has always been great and we've become almost regulars with how often we go. And because of this place, we've tried other sushi places but Kiku usually sticks out in my mind if I want something I can rely on.
(5)Holly H.
I'm new to sushi and this wasn't the best... But it's close to home and inexpensive. We enjoyed ourselves and the service was great! Elizabeth gets 5 stars. She recommended sushi and different sauces to compliment the mix, she was attentive with our drinks and checked on us frequently. We will be back!
(4)John H.
Expectations of a place creates the review. If you've ever been in a revolving sushi bar, you know that it is the "buffet" experience of the sushi world. However, they are required under law to maintain a high-level of freshness. In this case, for less than $25, Marcie and I were able to experience great service, sample several types of rolls and salads and had ahi tuna sashimi. There is not another sushi place in the Valley that can compete with their pricing. All that said, I don't think we'll be heading their for fine dining but, that's not what this place is all about. They provide quality sushi at a great price and service with a smile. Not to mention, we were in and out in less than 45 minutes. We certainly recommend Kiku for a lunch or lite dinner outing...
(4)Heather J.
Loved this place and can not wait to go back! The prices were reasonable and the food was great. We tried six different rolls and were stuffed. Everything was fantastic.The sake bomb was good and so was the plum wine to top it off. There was hardly anyone in there but it was nice to have a lot of different choices to pick from. I wish we would know all the rolls on the belt but I would continue to eat more!
(5)Gerald R.
It was a fun eating there. The revolving sushi concept makes eating sushi fun. Many different choice to choose from. The only complaint is that the server was very inexperienced. If he was on his game I would of ordered Saki.
(5)Jennifer K.
Amazing, super fresh, beautifully prepared sushi at a very affordable price. I have been looking for sushi this good since I moved from Minnesota to Arizona. While there are many good sushi restaurants in Arizona, it seems a lot of them are more show than substance - by that I mean the fish is okay, but not of the highest quality. Kiku Sushi's uses fish of the highest quality and it shows in every serving. Nirvana! Also, for those of you who are cautious to try raw fish sushi, Kiku Sushi offers a variety of sushi with smoked fish and also 100% vegetarian sushi. In addition to the sushi itself, you can get fresh fruit, seaweed salad, chocolate lava cake, cheesecake (divine!) and a variety of other non-fish based dishes. I have too many favorites to name, but I know I will always get the seaweed salad and the salmon and tuna nigiris and then try what else looks particularly appealing that night. The portions are purposely small to encourage trying a variety of dishes, and it also keeps lunch and dinner more affordable for those of us on a budget. I would love this place even if it was housed in an old VFW building for the food alone, but luckily this place has a fun, relaxing, yet upbeat atmosphere, making it a great place for dates, dinners out with friends, introducing kids to sushi, and large groups of people. Very warm and cheerful. The service is wonderful, too, with knowledgeable servers who can suggest dishes to suit pretty much everyone. I will be coming by frequently - hope to see you there!
(5)Jan C.
My husband and I really liked the revolving sushi concept. It was a great way to try different and new sushi for a very reasonable price. We had nine different items and already have several we want to try on our next visit. There's plenty of variety and it's perfect for trying new items.
(4)Kurtis S.
fresh sushi, good variety, and good service. I have been to a couple revolving sushi bars and this is the best one so far. Will visit again.
(5)Jake V.
Nice conveyer belt with various sushi on it. The plates determine what you pay as they are colored different thus different amounts. I have not seen a sushi place like this before in the Phoenix area, this remains me of LA or SF. The sushi was ok some better than others, you have to keep an eye out for plates that have been on the conveyer belt for a while since these may not be as fresh. Overall, this is an interesting find and the kids get a kick out the food on the belt. Just be careful how much plates you take off the conveyer belt these add up quickly.
(3)Bobby C.
This place is awesome!!! The revolving bar is fantastic, food very good and fresh, even when the restaurant want full, they kept it stocked. The staff was very friendly and made sure our drinks were never empty and I didn't run out of wasabi, which I use a lot.
(5)Allan B.
Most disgusting sushi ever. As each dish came forward on the conveyor belt, it was like watching some bizarre game of chance. Not really knowing if the next bite was going to make you sick(er)....
(1)Mary L.
Decided to give this place a try this weekend. SO GLAD WE DID! I'm a big sushi fan, and I really enjoyed the revolving conveyor style service. We got to try some great new rolls and the staff was very attentive. They were constantly putting out new rolls, so nothing stayed out too long. We'll definitely be going back!
(5)Katie M.
I don't like sushi, but my boyfriend does. I took him here for a surprise date one day, and he was in heaven. I loved the rotating bar, I thought it was fantastic. I even had a few of the cooked ones such as california rolls. He loved everything he tried, and it all seemed very fresh. I ordered teriaki chicken, and it was very good. We had a great time, and it was a fabulous date. My boyfriend loved the fact that he could have a bite or two of everything instead of ordering a whole roll of one kind. The bill for the two of us was about $70, which is a little pricey, but sushi is expensive to begin with, and my boyfriend does eat a lot of sushi. Overall, we loved this place. We had great customer service, the place had people in it (but wasn't crowded), and it was a relaxing time. We definitely will be back.
(4)Anna S.
I stopped here for some take out. Simply put, the sushi was edible, but not great. The food was just tossed into a box. No wasabi, sauces that actually came with my rolls or ginger were included. The prices for specialty rolls (which are the only ones available if you want take out) are way too high.$12.99 for a full roll. This rivals any of the better sushi places around. I had both the orange and cherry blossom rolls and neither tasted very fresh. I will not be returning.
(1)Jerry B.
Nice place. Good server. Clean and lots of variety. My kids got a kick out of the revolving belt.
(3)Carly V.
The only reason I can even give two stars is because the service was good. I just moved to Phoenix and my friends had a gift card so we took the trek across Phoenix to Kiku. Our server was bubbly and attentive but there were some hiccups. The concept is neat, but I can only assume that the time to come is during a lunch or dinner rush. Otherwise I question the freshness and attention to safe food handling. The sushi was small and colorless. We tried to send back some mussels that had a strong pungent smell and the waitress brought them back and said the cook had reheated them. I had to explain that the rotten, low tide smell could not be cooked out and that when I sent them back I did not want to see them again. After that they appeared to make their way back onto the conveyor belt, but I don't know for sure. That was it for my appetite and we still ended up paying more than I would at Ra happy hour for more food. It may have been just a bad day but I would prefer grocery store sushi to this place.
(2)Tasha T.
This place is amazing! Portion sizes are just right so you can get a little bit of everything. I love that I can have so many different types of sushi and not get stuck having to decide on just one roll. Everything was super fresh and tasty! All of the stuff on the revolving sushi bar was wonderful! The salmon was so tasty and tender it melted in my mouth. They also have a full menu and they will make anything special you request as well. Staff was super friendly and the sushi chefs were really great. They also have stuff on the revolving sushi bar that is great for non sushi eaters or kids! When I was there they had many different types of salads, desert, fruit yogurt and veggie selections. Or if you don't like whats there just order off the menu!! They are open late which is great if you have a late night sushi craving! The place is super clean and the set up is really cool. The only thing that they might want to change is to turn the music up just a touch or maybe get some TVs for those people who cant leave home if there is a sporting event on. Other than that everything was perfect. I hope this place stays around for a very long time to come I LOVE it!!!! I will be here very very often.
(5)Cyndi K.
As much as I enjoyed watching the plates move around on the conveyor belt, that is not enough to bring me back to Kiku Sushi. Some of the food was very visually unappealing, such as the "Key West Roll", which had green gunk squirted on top, or another roll, which looked like a pile of rice with vomit heaped on top. Not appetizing. I stuck with rolls I thought would be difficult to mess up, Philadelphia, shrimp tempura and spicy tuna; the rice in each one was dry and flavorless. The fish did not taste fresh, and while I love mango, the spicy tuna was not helped by it's inclusion, especially given that the roll tasted neither spicy, nor like tuna. I understand that the plates are moving on the belt, so the sushi is not being made to order, but some of the food I tasted probably should have been pulled a bit earlier.
(2)Sol B.
Yes , I will give this restaurant an OK. My date and I filled up for only 20 bucks with ice tea. Service was very friendly. Rolls good sized and plenty of variety. You can order direct and not from the cool revolving track.. For a quick lunch go. For a fancy tasty dinner.. Not really... The taste should have more flavor... Yes we would go again..
(3)Riquo K.
Ate late last night - We were the only ones there at about 8pm on a saturday night. The food was okay, but nothing out of this world. I was impressed that they had saba and a few others ready to go, but I think that I would only return when it is busy because I can't see how the rolls could have been fresh. It's not bad if you order and have them prepare it on the fly, but at a Kaiten sushi joint you don't expect that you have to. It is slightly hard to find (behind a few rows of buildings actually!) and signage is minimal until you reach the area (3 parking lot areas deep!) Maybe that is why it was empty. It is really clean, and nicely decorated inside and the staff is friendly and attentive.
(2)S T.
Wow, this place is really bad! The selection on the conveyor belt looked like it's been sitting there for hours. You could see the avocado starting to brown on some of the rolls. Baked mussels ($2 for 2) only came in 2 not 3 like the menu says and the kitchen staff forgot to cook the darn thing. It came out cold. The waitress apologized but that was really unacceptable. The miso soup was at room temperature. The $1 plate selection was limited. The seaweed salad was very fishy tasting. 1 cup of fruit cocktail for $1. 2 pieces of unagi for $5. This place is a total joke. Very pricey for crappy food. I will never return. If you like conveyor belt sushi, I would recommend Teharu Sushi in Tempe instead. Not the best sushi you can get but it's a great place to eat a lot of sushi on the cheap. It's also very busy, meaning more fresh rolls on the conveyor belt.
(1)Eric M.
Great find in the Arrowhead area! Prices are very affordable and fresh sushi is always around you. First time at a revolving sushi bar and it was a fun experience. Didn't have to wait for food, just picked it right off of the conveyer belt. Staff was extremely courteous. Will definitely be back :)
(5)K C.
Excellent & reasonably priced sushi for the Phoenix west valley. I like the revolving sushi concept as it allows me to choose what I like without having to order it. I found the quality of the sushi to be fresh and tasty, and the selection to be sufficiently diverse. It's very easy to accumulate a large pile of plates per meal, but luckily most of them are well priced. This is my favorite revolving sushi restaurant in Phoenix that I have tried. If you like squid, I recommend trying the white clam--it is addictive!
(5)Jeff B.
I have never been to Kiku Sushi personally, but I am now working all day Saturday instead of having the day off because my employee who was supposed to be here went to Kiku last night and now he, his girlfriend, and her daughter are all puking their guts out. STAY AWAY!! I wish zero stars were possible ...
(1)Shea B.
This place is disgusting, raw.fish sits for more than 30 mins. Terrible service. Will not be back. Please save your time and go to SUSHI YUKI on 83rd and Thunderbird.
(1)Leslie B.
Love the concept and pricing is very reasonable. Everything I ate was fresh and yummy. The kids loved the yakisoba. I will definately be a regular here.
(4)Christine L.
If you are an experienced sushi connoisseur, don't go to KiKu Sushi. While the concept of simply choosing your desired roll as it passes by on the conveyer belt is not a novel concept, the benefits of this style of eating are many. For example, you know exactly how much you are spending (each plate color corresponds to a price) and you don't have to wait for your order to be made by the sushi chefs. Unfortunately, there are some downfalls to this style also, namely not knowing how long that raw fish has been cycling around the room (covered, but still warming up to room temperature), and the limitations of menu variety. This is one of the problems of KiKu Sushi. The rolls are mediocre, and look like grocery store-bought "Krab" California rolls doused with sweet and sour sauce and a piece of fish (or fruit - strawberries and kiwis??) dropped on top. Not very creative, and expensive for what you get - spicy tuna with mango was $3 for three pieces. Overall quality was poor, you had mediocre choices, and it was expensive for what was available. Service wasn't bad, but unfortunately I won't be going back here again.
(1)Fred C.
Very tasty, great selection, prices, and service. I'm thrilled to have such a place on the NW side of town.
(4)Ness O.
OKAY....so my friend told me about this place and said that it was pretty good so i wanted to check this place out myself.let me tell you this place was HORRIBLE. the service was good but i rated it one star because the food wasnt that great and it took them along time to process the transaction. the place is cute and when we first entered it was dead but alot of sushis were on the belt. when i looked at the sushi it looked like it had been out for few hours. for example: the tuna lost its color, avacado was brown, many more. this place is a little bit more expensive than teharu and the taste of the sushi wasnt that great. im never picky with my foods but i really didnt feel like eating at this place. half of the sushi that was served had some kind of fruit on it and even the fruits looked old.i picked up a plate and the sushi had been deep fried, but that was probably the nastiest thing i have ever tried. my friend also took a bite and agreed. it tasted like i was eating oil and you couldnt taste the sushi. so i ordered some of the sushi from the menu that they handed out and it tasted much better just because it was fresher. i came here to eat with my friends and we only had about 15 plates and the bill came out to be around $75. i felt like i wasted my money at this restaurant and couldve went to an actual sushi restaurant, pay that much and actually enjoy my dinner. ALSO on top of that when we were ready to pay our bill they were having problems with their computer and we had to wait an extra 30 mins for them to finally do it the old fashion way(scraping numbers of our card on a paper and having us sign it). OVERALL it was a bad experience and i will never go there again.
(1)Torri T.
very clean & the staff was great. we will not be returning though. it seems like a good deal at $2/plate but those were the smallest rolls ive ever seen. the rolls werent bad but they were all room temperature. hiraku in tempe is way better
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