Samurai Asian Bistro Menu

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  • Taylor L.

    Sooo i recently moved to Arizona from miles away and over an ocean! Im from hawaii where there is a lot of asian influence and asian restaurant are on almost every block in town kinda an exaggeration but you get the point) anyways ever since i moved away from home ive been wanting ramen (as they are my favorite noodles So i found this place driving by and decided to try it out. They have a variety of ramen but i decided to go with a Pork Tonkatsu ramen (tonkatsu is a broth that is rich, semi-thick, and is pork based) Anyways needless to say it came really close to what they have back home and it made the distance between me and home a lot shorter!!

    (5)
  • Alex S.

    So, I read "Avi E.'s" review of 22 August 2013, where she writes, "MEH, I've had better" and after eating here last night, concluded that she obviously won the lottery that day and was either very generous in her review-writing or high on the excitement of becoming a millionaire. "MEH, I've had better" would be a major step up for this place. We went for dinner last night, because we wanted to try something new and I hadn't had sushi in a long time. That they had a 9 hour Happy Hour should've been a clue right off that something wasn't right. But, I had been very happy with Akai Hana's Happy Hour and thought, "let's give it a try". My, my ... what a difference a couple of miles make! First, the place is indeed spotlessly clean; big plus. But almost completely empty on a Thursday night at 7pm? Very unusual for Goodyear/Avondale. Alas, by meal's end, it was clear why. The host/waiter barely understands English, which was only a problem for me, when I ordered the $4 salad for myself only to have two plates of salad brought to me and my guest. And what a salad it was! If you can imagine someone going into the garbage and pulling out the wilted lettuce leaves left on old dinner plates and then covering them with watery Russian dressing doled out by the eyedropper, you got the picture. In fact, at one point, I had to confirm that this was just a complimentary salad with dinner and he was still bringing mine to the table. Nope. This was the salad; however, it was $1, not $4 and he split it in two. Okay, blood pressure dropped a little; because had it been two, unsolicited "salads", upon which a rabbit would've starved, it wouldn't have been so nice an evening considering what my next question/statement to him would've been. My guest ordered the spicy mango (a Thai dish). He claims it was good. From appearances, I would compare it to someone opening a can of chunky cat food and covering it with watery, Italian-like dressing that someone grated two passes of a mango into. Serving size? Okay (and I'll leave it at that). I went for the Happy Hour sushi rolls. This choice was, without a doubt, what led me to the decision to never visit this restaurant again. It probably didn't help, that I had Akai Hana up the road to compare this place to, but, for the same amount of money, whereas Akai Hana's portions are decently sized (and they're smart enough to serve their happy hour sushi rolls on long and thin plates to make them seem bigger), the happy hour sushi rolls served by this place could best be described as "Japanese Totino Pizza Rolls". Out came, indeed, a dish with 8 pieces of a sliced-up California roll, which any bird, mouse or other animal smaller than a newborn kitten would have found perfectly sufficient. As for me, I took a bite of each and they were gone. When my guest and I decided to order more sushi after his spicy mango dish (appetizer, if you ask me), we went for the rolls that cost double, thinking there'd be more substance to them. Nope. Same size. The Las Vegas rolls were warm and were covered with what looked like melted-down grass clippings, but were otherwise no different --- and no more filling --- than the rolls priced at half of them. On the other hand, to complete the overall dining experience, this set of rolls were brought to us by the sushi chef, whose unsmiling countenance made me feel like I was being fed by the Addams Family butler, except a little less friendly. So, in conclusion: cleanliness: excellent; food taste: MEH, I've had bread and water more appetizing; portion size: perfectly acceptable for any prisoner-of-war in a concentration camp; value for the money: seriously? You really need me to answer that? As a final note, I should tell you that I'm a diabetic and one reason I avoid sushi is because the carbohydrate-content sends my blood sugar spiking. Two hours after eating here, my numbers didn't move a bit upward in spite of devouring four rolls. I think, that in itself speaks volumes. Sayonara, guys! I'll stick to Akai Hana

    (2)
  • Tennille B.

    Very clean, great service and good food. Happy Hour is 3pm to close EVERYDAY! Awesome prices for good food We ordered: Green Dragon- awesome! This was beautifully made and they don't add too much eel sauce. New York- this was good as well though there was a lot of beading on the shrimp. Sex on the beach- large chunks of yummy eel. Down side was the mayo sauce. It didn't taste good. Las Vegas- this was ok. My son loved it. I think the soaked salmon was too strong but still appetizing. Veggie tempura- awesome! Came out so fresh from the kitchen, we had to wait before eating it.

    (4)
  • Anisa G.

    I tried the chicken Udon noodles and they were delicious!! Absolutely will come here again.

    (5)
  • Scott W.

    My wife and I always use yelp to find new and exciting places to eat. Samurai Asian bistro was another excellent example of why I use it. Every item we had was absolutely great, my wife was really wanting a Japanese soup and the shoyu ramen noodles really hit the spot. We certainly found a new place to eat when we are craving sushi. - spicy edamame = off the charts - fried Goya = excellent - chicken yellow curry = excellent

    (5)
  • David H.

    Very good sushi here, and well-priced. A typical no-frills, basic decor and ambiance sushi joint, but solid and tasty sushi offerings!

    (4)
  • Shaun Y.

    Great Sushi place in the Goodyear area! We ordered take out and had the Spider Roll, green dragon roll, sex on the beach roll and rainbow roll! All of it was delicious and a must try! There are so many different places to try but this would be a good start if you're staying or living in the area!

    (4)
  • Melissa S.

    Not a bad little sushi spot! They have Happy Hour from 3-close with great drink prices. The sushi was pretty good - fish tasted fresh and they used large pieces of crab instead of the mushed up kind. We also split their Spicy Peanut Chicken dish. I didn't care for it. The veggies seemed too hard and raw for my tastes. I don't think I would come back here. It's not bad, but I feel like there's got to be better sushi somewhere!

    (4)
  • Elissa K.

    This place is slow...geographically this place would thrive in another area BUT the chicken fried rice is the best I probably have ever had! The price is absolutely right as well! I wouldn't get the sushi because it is not as cold as I would like but the entrees are perfect. Also, the happy hour menu is HUGE...3-close! Nice little quiet spot for a date merry Christmas...

    (5)
  • Liz L.

    At first I was a little skeptic about this place due to the fact that when I first entered the place was empty. Then again it was 2 pm on a work day. To my surprised this place was Amazing! My husband and I are addicted to this place! Our favorites consist of the Orange chicken " it is to die for" chicken fried rice, One of my personal favorites is their spicy tuna roll. I love their spicy mayo, its delightful with the right kicks.

    (5)
  • Adrian C.

    This place has the best shoyu ramen on this side of town, by far! I was raised in Japan, so my standards for ramen are a bit higher than most, and ramen in Arizona never really meets that standard. For the Japanese restaurants in the Goodyear area, this has the best ramen that I've tried. The price is very good as well (happy hour prices!) for their rolls and sashimi plates too. This may not be the best Japanese food I've had in Arizona, but it's worth the price and worth the visit!

    (5)
  • Aya O.

    Ordered Shoyu Ramen and it was flour noodles (Udon) in Shoyu ramen broth...topped with a piece of Nori and an egg. That's all. Didn't taste bad but very weird. I am Japanese and we do not call that Shoyu Ramen where I come from... Everything else tasted OK. The place was empty and the service was efficient. Will go back if I ever feel like Udon noodles in Shoyu Ramen soup.

    (3)
  • Star B.

    This is one of the best Asian restaurants I've ever been to! They have some of the best ramen I've ever had, and their rolls are delicious.

    (5)
  • Michael M.

    Very good food, reasonably priced. One of the better sushi restaurants on the west side. Inside of the restaurant has a great feel to it. My only complaint is that the restroom leaves a lot to be desired. Overall, though, very good restaurant.

    (5)
  • Avi E.

    Meh. I HAVE experienced better. Sushi is definitely not, just, sushi. I've come to learn that over time. I had high hopes for this place, but the sushi was just 'okay'. I ordered a Cali roll (my fav) , a Shrimp Tempura Roll and the Vegetable Mini Rolls. All of that set me back $17 and some change! The Cali roll wasn't cold enough and they skimped a little on the cucumber, also every bite seemed to taste different. It was weird. The Shrimp Roll wasn't anything special and same thing with a few of the bites tasting different. The veggie rolls were pretty good, but I have a feeling they weren't 'homemade'. Overall the food just left me a little unsatisfied and a tad bleh by my last bite. Such a bummer because I really liked the vibe of this place. Ah well, like I always say you can try out whatever you want, but I guarantee there's better sushi joints around. I may be back at some point to try out some other menu items (which I'll review), but I probably won't order sushi again.

    (2)
  • Ulysses P.

    Good food for a good price. I had the 2 roll special- I chose a salmon avocado roll, spicy yellowtail crunch roll, a salad and miso soup all for 8.50! Most meals come with a salad and/or miso soup. The miso soup is excellently balanced, not too salty although it was a bit hot temperature-wise. The sushi was great as well. My wife ordered the orange chicken. Overall it is good. The dish portion is deceptively large. They have a good variety of music so that it still has a traditional feel yet they will throw in some of your old favorite hits. The decor is simple but satisfying. Clean tables and a cool environment. The staff is nice and does not pester or hurry you while at the same time making sure you have what you need. I recommend this place to anyone who wants good food even if you are on a budget.

    (4)
  • Jarnette M.

    Service could have been better. Curry nothing to remember. Sushi was blah. Katsu seemed like it was leftovers that was re fried. Was really hoping it would be great spot since I live so close by but I won't be returning.

    (2)
  • Beth P.

    I'm loving every bite of my wok spicy peanut chicken. Lots of crunchy delicious vegetables, mushrooms, chicken. The spicy peanut filled sauce tops it off wonderfully. The chef brings the meal to the table. The staff is very good. I never have to wait and the ambiance is spot on. I have eaten Thai and sushi here as well as the wok meal. Everything is sooo yummy. If you are in the area, I highly recommend this restaurant.

    (5)
  • Jose M.

    There's a Chinese restaurant in Lancaster, CA that my wife likes, they have big servings with really good food. So, we decided to try and find a similar restaurant here in Phoenix/Avondale/Goodyear area. I saw the Samurai Asian Bistro in passing the other day and told her about it. We decided to go and let me tell you, while the portions may not have been as large as the ones in California the food was very tasty. I highly recommend this place. Food is delicious and priced just right. I will definitely will go back.

    (5)
  • Eloise O.

    Great starter salad and the spicy mango chicken was delicious. Perfect portion for a lunch special. They do serve sushi and I will more than likely go back to try a few rolls.

    (4)
  • Ray T.

    Just ok, nothing bad nothing great. I wouldn't turn up my nose if I had to eat there again but wouldn't pick it as my choice as there are better asian places nearby. Detractors: 1. California roll was warm and had no cucumber. I'd never had a California roll without cucumber before. 2. Teriyaki Chicken was just a chicken breast heated on a hot grill. It was white and had not been charbroiled which is a must for teriyaki chicken in my opinion. It was dry and flavorless except for the sauce which wasn't too bad. 3. The rice was dry and not the normal Japanese rice I'm used to. Positives: 1. Iced tea was brewed and not instant like in many Japanese places. 2. Gyoza was good. 3. Salad and soup that came with bento box were good. 4. Surprised by fresh vegetables that came with the teriyaki chicken.

    (3)
  • Robert P.

    OH MAN, I REALLY wanted to love this place. It's OH SO CLOSE to work, and would have been so perfect and convenient. In my head it was all planned out. I'd eat there every single day for lunch...not really. OK! so,...the place is small but nice inside. The food is average at best. Every roll I tried was lacking...mainly in texture. The rolls were mushy, sushi was blah. Not a lot of flavor. I just wasn't impressed. Although, I would try it again in the future. Give it a try, you might like it. ;)

    (3)
  • J L.

    Food was decent, although I just had vegetable tempura which is difficult to mess up. My husband had sushi which was also just ok. The most annoying thing was that when we went we were the only customers in the entire restaurant and had to wait 20 minutes for my husband's food while everyone else ate. They didn't even start making his food until after I was served. Maybe we will come back if they ever learn proper serving etiquette, but that's not likely.

    (1)
  • Brian U.

    We just ate here for the first time and loved it! We had the red curry and the mango chicken. Plus they brought out free fried ice cream for our birthday. We have been looking for good asian food on the west side of Phoenix and we have finally found it.

    (5)
  • Erik N.

    I've been there twice for lunch since they have opened and have been very happy. The lunch bento boxes are a great deal and very good. The shumai are great and the entree portions were really good. The last time I went I had the salmon. Actually a nice cut of fish. They put a nice sear on the outside for some texture and the fish itself was cooked nicely. My daughter ate about 3/4 of it. I'm not sure if I would make this a sushi destination though. There are a lot of good options in Goodyear that I would put above it for the actual rolls. I think maybe it's the rice, but there is something a little lacking in this department. However, I will continue to come here for the rest of the menu which has yet to let me down. Service has been fantastic as well. I'll probably still give the sushi a try as a side item, but not the draw.

    (4)

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Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : Yes
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Bike Parking : No
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Quiet
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes

Samurai Asian Bistro

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