Osaka Japanese SteakHouse
16049B N Arrowhead Fountains Center Dr, Peoria, AZ, 85382
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Address :
16049B N Arrowhead Fountains Center Dr
Peoria, AZ, 85382 - Phone (623) 773-9233
- Website https://osaka888.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Brunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Hipster
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Sheila R.
Absolutely Fantastic! My son and I went for lunch today. We tried many of their Sushi Rolls and loved them all! A must try..you will not be disappointed!
(5)Andy G.
Awesome Japanese steakhouse!!!better then Benihana! Eric was our teppananki chef and was amazing!so happy I live so close to here! Hope this place succeeds. The only negative about it is the server was kinda slow but nothing crazy. See you guys next week!
(5)Meaghan M.
Gave four stars because it took a few minutes before we were acknowledged when we first walked into the restaurant. However once we were noticed and seated the service was amazing. My husband and I went at about 4:30 on a Saturday for an early dinner. They were not busy at all. We were seated at the hibachi table and were the only ones. The waitress was very knowledgeable and wanted to make sure my shellfish allergies were taken care of. Our chef was Joe. He was funny and the perfect hibachi chef. I loved the food. It was delicious. I had the steak and chicken. My steak got cooked perfectly. The experience and everything will make this a regular spot for us.
(4)Tiffany C.
Made a reservation online and come to find out their online booking system had a glitch. We had the email confirmation on our phone but nothing showed up on their end. End result was that we would have to wait 45 minutes to be seated in the hibachi area. They didn't offer to do anything to keep us besides say sorry so we didn't hesitate to stay there and wait. We walked right across the street to Firebirds and had a wonderful dinner. Walked right in to Firebirds w/o a reservation and was seated just like that. Osaka, please think about having more than 2 chefs on a FRIDAY night as no one in our party of 6 will be returning.
(2)Josh W.
This place is ok. The guy had the grill too high and slightly burnt most of our food. Sushi looked pretty good, but I didn't try it. We'll be sticking with Ah So as their food is much better tasting.
(3)Diane V.
This was a terrible experience. We were celebrating 2 birthdays one adult one 11 year old. We had been here before and she said this is where she wanted to go for her 11 birthday. So we did. Made reservations for 7:30pm we were not seated till close to 8pm there were total of 7 in party 2 children including birthday girl. We sat there for at least 45 min. Before we got a Chef maybe it was more. Then the guy we got was a complete bore. He was not entertaining at all by this time kids were tired and very hungry. He did a few tricks nothing special. He didn't talk unless talked to. Food was not bad.. the most fun was the mask they let u put on at end. This was 10pm. We all were very disappointed. Have been here many Times both sides and was ok. But will NOT go back again. To top it all off the man who took my reservation was rude and the same guy sat us at table was also rude. Might of been manager. There too long just sitting doing nothing. Didn't get anything till after 9pm. Write this place off many places in town that do the same thing with entertainment! !!!!!!
(1)Adair B.
Great service, very enjoyable atmosphere and amazing food! We went right at 5 o'clock and sat at the hibachi. We were very pleased that they allowed us to go ahead and have hibachi even though it was just 2 of us. Our chef, Joe, was super fun and nice. Will definitely being returning!
(5)Megan C.
I have only sat in the sushi side of the restaurant and not the tepanyaki so that is what I am basing my review on. Their sushi is excellent!! We were very skeptical to go in because no one was there; and trying a new sushi place with no one there is a little scary. This was a great find! Their sushi is amazing and very fresh. The Osaka roll is to die for! Although you might look at the price and think it's too much, there is plenty to split. It comes with a lobster tail that is served in a martini glass placed on the plate above the sushi. It's amazing! All the other rolls we had there were delicious as well. Have already been back twice and plan to keep coming back! The service is great, the place is really clean and decorated very nicely, and there are TVs around for you to watch the game (that's what my fiancé looks for lol). I would recommend anyone looking for a sushi place in this area to try Osaka!
(5)Zach C.
Online reservation system doesn't work, walk-ins aren't welcome. Came herefor my birthday, food was ok. Nothing to write home about, not sure i'd describe the steaks as prime (serious accusation, so I won't go there). Was fun though so I gathered my friends for a husbands/wives night out. Made a reservation online for teppenyaki, when we walked in they didn't have the reservation in their system. Had the confirmation on my phone for the correct location/date/time, still didn't help. .. And since they only had 2 chefs on staff (weird for 7:30 on a Friday night) they wouldn't be able to seat us for 45min. Even though I had a genuine complaint, they were completely unwilling to comp ANYTHING not even some sushi while we waited. Made zero attempt to keep us the restaurant, very bad business model. Teppenyaki options are limited on the west side, but definitely not returning here. Not going to be in business long if they continue to be so unwilling to accept people coming in from the street, especially being so close to the movie theater.
(2)Jennifer T.
The price of their sushi rolls during happy hour is great. Appetizers are $3, regular rolls $3, and special rolls $7. Even the beer is super cheap ~$2 depending on what you get. Happy starts at 9pm-close, M-F. With that said, WE WONT BE GOING BACK. I don't think an establishment should suffer for the actions of one individual, but I warn you if you get FLORA. The first time we dined she mistakenly put our order in for the wrong roll. Which would have been no problem because everyone makes mistakes. However, we ordered a $3 happy hour roll and she brought out a $20 roll. When we tried to return it because we knew there was no way that was a happy hour roll, she acknowledged her mistake and offered it to us on the house. How nice! Except when we got our bill she charged us for it! Then tried to play dumb and pretend she didn't know what we were talking about when we asked her to remove the charge. The next time we dined we got her again. Well she must have remembered and was completely rude to us and the group we were with. She demanded our menus and when my friend didn't hear her, she raised her voice and said MENU! Then when we asked her for ginger because we were sharing rolls, she got upset and pointed to our plate saying GINGER, GINGER! It was just awkward. I don't buy the language barrier excuse either. I'm Asian, my family is Asian, and yes there is a language barrier sometimes. But there definitely is not a ill mannered, let's be rude barrier.
(3)Priscilla C.
joe the server was amazing we had a blast he was soo funny and the food was so tasty its a great place for a birthday we r visiting from california and best service ever he was hilarious and I would go everyday if I could lol
(5)Amii M.
Came here with my family on fourth of July. Pre-fireworks meal. We eat here all the time since it first opened but this is my first review of the restaurant. The teppenyaki side is lame and the sashimi is yuck but....... hands down best specialty rolls on the west side. Service is always great!!! My toddler wanted a milkshake that wasn't on the menu and our server talked the bartender in making her one!!! AWESOME!!! Thanks for going above the bar for her. We brought in some food with us, as i wasnt sure she would try anything. Our server just looked the other way. He gave her some "cheater" chop sticks and she didn't look back. Squid salad, rolls, she was in. :) had a great time as always!!!!!
(4)Erika O.
My father and I were in the area for a few days and tried some of the local restaurants. We had a wonderful experience at Osaka. The sushi chef was friendly, attentive, and proud of his work. The sushi was delicious with a fabulous presentation. Our server was attentive, kind, and thoughtful. We also each had a very reasonably priced sake bomber and delicious gyoza appetizer. With good food, good service, good atmosphere, and good prices, Osaka was a hit. I would highly recommend it and would certainly return.
(5)Bob M.
I have been here a few times since I moved here and I like their food and service. Today I started with the Gyoza Dumplings and they were delicious. I could make a complete meal of these alone. For dinner I had the Steak Katsu Box with a side Lobster Tail. They don't have the Lobster tail on the menu as a side; but they will do it for you if you ask!
(4)Trevor E.
We stopped here after my daughter and her friend had just finished taking the SAT. If you want to take the word of a couple of 17 year-old honor students, testing is ruining their lives and they only just barely survived. Looking in Yelp for something new on the way home, I found Osaka Japanese SteakHouse and was impressed by the reviews. Though we are all sushi fans, the girls opted for the hibachi side of the house. It was mid afternoon on a Saturday and there was only two or three other parties in the place with just a single person at a hibachi grill. They sat us right away and throughout the service was excellent. After we gave our order the chef came out and started by squirting saki in my mouth. That alone gets this place extra stars! He had a non-saki equivalent for the girls (apple juice, I think) and one of them was brave enough to try. We had a good laugh then and also throughout as he prepped our food. I had the steak, the girls had the chicken, and my wife had shrimp. We all tried each others and all of it was quite good. I think it is only the second time I've been to a hibachi place in my life, with the first being when I was 9 so I wasn't at all sure what to expect. As much fun as we had at 2:30 on a Saturday, I imagine the place must be a real blast with a crowd on a weekend evening. We will have to come back to find out.
(4)Michele C.
We came in on a late Saturday afternoon. The hostess asked if we had reservations for hibachi (which we didn't) but sat us anyway. Our server came quickly for our drink orders. We ordered vodka and cranberry that I thought was a bit watered. Once she took our food orders she brought out the miso soup, which was great and not too salty. The salad was small but the ginger dressing was not overwhelming like I have experienced before. Our chef arrived and the fun began. He was entertaining, although we had a couple of prudes at our table who wouldn't do the shrimp toss or sake squirt. The food was delicious. I had the salmon and my husband had steak and chicken. It was perfectly seasoned and cooked exactly how we requested. The portion sizes were more than enough. This is a fun date night place if you go for hibachi. I also noticed a bar, tv, and typical dining area. Our server was nice enough but did not seem to be overly excited to be there. Overall, this is our new favorite Japanese spot. Next time I will order sushi.
(4)Kimo K.
Found this restaurant on yelp when we got there we wasn't greeted I ask to be seated at the shushi bar the place was practically empty it took a while for a waitress to serve us i ordered a drink when I got the drink it barely had alcohol in it when we ordered the food was very good at the end of the dinner we noticed roaches on the wall saw one then more came out I told the waitress she didn't do anything about it I was grossed out i won't be eating here again
(1)Connie L.
Tried the teppenyaki side during a weekday for lunch. The food and price was pretty darn awesome. Found out Teppenyaki is half off weekdays before 2:30, so I got soup, salad, shrimp, fried rice, salmon filet, lobster tail, and mixed vegetables for $15. Such a good value and pretty delicious. A LOT of butter is slathered on every single item, but it does not seem overly oily and buttery. Crispy shrimp, Edamame, and calamari were also pretty tasty. Sauces were good. Service was slow... We were the only teppen table.. And it took about 20 minutes before they guy started the show and there were maybe 2 other tables not doing teppen during that time. I think our waiter was new...He was nice though.
(4)Regina W.
Mmm we meet again sushi.... Love me some salmon sashimi! Here and that day's sushi was fresh and buttery! It came with a beautiful orchid. I love when a restaurant can turn dishes into a piece of art as you will see in the included photo. I also ordered the Lisa Lisa roll...some yellowtail, salmon, and tuna rolled up in crunchiness. This is a great roll to order if you want a bit of spicy, a lil crunch, and a raw variety of fish. What I also liked about this roll was the amount of rice it was rolled into. Not a crap load of rice! Excellent! More for me to order and eat! We sat at the teppanyaki side. This is entertaining if you've never tried it before. It's a mini cooking performance for your Japanese steak and shrimp or the like. You will be seated with other strangers. But hey! The more the merrier! One thing to mention, you and your hair will smell like your dinner by the end of your meal. So don't dress in prom attire. The chef lights your plate on fire and might give you a lil squirt of sake. The fried rice is fired up first, then the shrimp and lobster, then the steak, and lastly the veggies. So depending on how hungry you are, you might be devouring it in that order with just the veggies as leftovers. I liked the steak made medium or medium rare. It was served true to the order...pink in the middle.
(4)Leah D.
Visited this place for the first time last night. They were pretty empty inside. We ordered 4 different sushi rolls, Las Vegas roll (usually my favorite roll, this place's roll was slightly smaller than others I've tried but was still very good!), the Golden Sunshine roll (couldn't believe how good it was!), a yellowtail roll (my husband's...said it was pretty good) and also a spicy tuna roll (my husband loved). Overall, the food was really delicious! The service was a little slow but still very good. This place definitely will be our new go to spot for sushi.
(5)Edward M.
Service and Show/Food are complete opposites for ratings. Show/Food was a 4 star Service would be a 1 star Show/Food The chef was entertaining and engaging. He made a good show and involved the diners. He was funny and the food was spot on and delicious. We tried 4 of the meats, including swordfish. It was all wonderful. The service on the other hand was terrible, apparently they only use like 4 tables out of the 9 they have. After being seated, some other people got seated at another table about 10 minutes later and got their soup before us. We didn't even have our drinks at the time. It just continued on with terrible attention from our waiter, the chef saved the day. We were very close, like within 5 minutes of leaving due to a wait. A couple at our table had been at the bar for 45 minutes before being seated and we had to wait another 20 minutes to get drinks.
(2)Arlene C.
Disappointed. First I made reservations for a table for four(not the hibachi table where the chef prepares/cooks your food in front of you). We get there and had to wait 20 minutes to be seated, but finds out that we were being seated at the habachi table. Afterwards, they apologize and gets our table. Then we waited another 10 minutes when they took our order. It took another 20 minutes to get our meals. The place was not even crowded. The place had a nice, quiet ambience,,,,but the service was awful. We kept having to wave down for someone to even get refill on our water. I enjoyed the food, but by then I was tired.
(2)William O.
A big group of us ate here the other night. I ordered sushi rolls and sashimi and it was amazing. The pricing was good too! Everyone seemed happy with the hibachi grill but it took them way too long to get the cook over. I was done with my meal before the cook even came around, poor planning which is the only reason why I gave this 4 stars.
(4)Jason T.
Tried this place for the first time yesterday. The sushi was delicious! If your looking for a new Sushi place to try instead of the same old same old this spot is worth checking out!
(5)Emily C.
Osaka is awesome, the bartender is amazing and is really great at achieving my needs. The happy hour specials are really good on the rolls and drinks! Every time I go I get salmon sashimi, it's my favorite! Highly recommend coming here.
(5)Cody M.
I love this place! Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/osaka888 This sushi Teppenyaki restauraunt is great! Awesome food, great prices, and too tier service.
(5)Tara S.
I sooooooo want to give this place 5 stars because their food is so good and the people that work there are genuinely super nice... But they are always short staffed, AND tell the customers about all the call offs. I work in an ER and we NEVER tell patients when we are short staffed. That's not their problem. You just give them the best service you can with an extra big smile. We left Friday night after waiting 1.5 hours for a table of 4 while there were a ton of open seats. We left after they said they could seat us, but not for another 15 minutes because there was no waitress for the table. Too much info. Fire the ass hats that keep calling in, and keep making great food. I believe in you.
(3)Susan W.
So good and so much fun! We took our three kids (16, 12 and 5) and we all LOVED it! The food is great - we did the Teppanyaki and really enjoyed the presentation, the atmosphere, everything. We'll definitely be back!
(5)Leslie M.
I have celiac disease and therefore require gluten free which leaves out many teppanyaki places. I was amazed by this place. The two that i was dining with said they would eat gluten free to make it easy. At one point my son asked for a non gluten free sauce which was served and 3 separate people in management came over to make sure this was correct. If you have a gluten sensitivity or celiac disease I strongly suggest this place. The food was out of this world and prepared in an entertaining fashion. I will return there each time I visit my son in Arizona. I felt it was an amazingly safe place to eat
(5)DS K.
What a pleasant surprise. We needed a place to watch the Niners-Cards game and by the Harkins theater where we took the kid to see "iInto The Woods" Summer, our sushi chef created a great meal! Definitely worth a second try.
(5)Kay K.
A Fantastic Japanese restaurant we visited on a weekday night. We started off with the side order of the beef and it was very delicious. I tried the Katana drink (so good!) and the Tokyo tea (Happy hour special) and they were very rewarding. Prepared well. Of course, we tried 4 sushi rolls. The crazy roll, the godzilla, spicy salmon, and Tequila. They were all finely prepared and brought out on one large plate. The presentation was great. The service was fine. Only hiccup was the waiter didn't mention it was happy hour. However, he was very professional and positive. The total bill was around 60, so it was definitely worth it.
(5)Tim K.
Fun place for a teppanyaki dinner. Our chef, Joe, kept us all laughing while he cooked our meal. He chatted, shot saki in our mouths, produced a lot of fire (scared one small child) and flirted with the good looking girl in the group, told us about himself and made sure each diner got the food they ordered. Food was good, everyone enjoyer themselves and it was a diverse crowd at our table. Three of us adults and a family with two kids. Solid place to have a good time.
(4)Marcella C.
We started off ordering our meal and requested no masago we received our appetizer that was overcooked like crunchy chewing gum. It was suppose to be calamari. We were watching our waitress when she picked up Our order pointing at the rolls the chef said its fine and shewed her away. When she brought it to our table she told us that there was masago in two of the rolls and she said the chef said " there's only a little bit" needless to say we will not be going there anymore.
(1)JoAnne M.
I've been to this restaurant a couple times. The food has been fine, service has been slow. This visit can be summed up with two words... frozen salmon. Literally served four pieces of frozen salmon sashimi on the plate. Not really cold salmon, frozen solid salmon. I politely pointed it out to the server and she called the manager over who proceeded to lecture me about the salmon. Well, he certainly made his point... I hope it was worth it. No tip and I'll never be back.
(1)Adam Michael B.
Good is delicious and service was outstanding. They let me try a different kinds of fish on the house. Life uni very delicious. I'm satiated!
(5)Hannah S.
"Happy birthday, happy birthday. Happy birthday. Happy birthday." That's all I heard while dining in at this place. Funny and Kinda awesome. I didn't mention my birthday was the next day. However, this place was amazing. The spicy avocado salad and seaweed salads were amazing. The garlic edamame was delicious. My mother and I enjoyed the Osaka roll which was accompanied by a martini class full of lobster tail and crab salad and the rockstar roll which is excellent for a sushi novice. This is definitely the place for sushi on the west side of town.
(4)Travis F.
Had an awesome time here for the teppanyaki dinner for two. Food was delicious!!! We had Sam as our chef and he was very enjoyable. We Will be coming back in the future!
(5)Misty M.
This food is delicious, i use to go to Ichiban (99th ave and mcdowell) loved it their. Never went anywhere else when i wanted to eat japanese/chinese now that they closed it made me search for a new spot came accross this place and im glad i did its better than ichiban the only thing is i went closer to closing maybe everyone was tired but i wish the waiter was more tentative.
(4)Tracie L.
Deserves ZERO stars! Reservations at 6:00. Checked in at 5:30 & they told us they didn't know when we'd get served. Seated at 7:10 & then told it'd be at LEAST 30 minutes before any food service! We left and will NEVER go back!!!
(1)J C.
Great food! Great service! Great atmosphere! I would highly recommend this restaurant. I cannot wait to go back. We celebrated my husband's birthday and it was wonderful. Kid friendly and fun for all ages.
(5)Demetria R.
Plenty of food for the money. Did the hibachi and it was entertaining. Wasn't busy so we had to wait for more people to sit in order for the cooking to start. Meanwhile the sushi called Lisa Lisa was great and the drink called scorpion bowl was lit on fire for us to drink. The only bad part was they played unedited rap music and we had to inform them that children were nearby and they changed to Christmas music. The music selection in general was odd choice either way. Overall would return and try the regular restaurant side.
(4)Phil N.
Had the steak and lobster. It was all cooked perfect and tastes outstanding. I would recommend this place to everyone and next time we make the trip down from Prescott well be coming here again.
(5)Ian D.
Outstanding! Love this place, and so do all of my friends and family! Do yourself a favor and go sit at the teppanyaki grill! You will not be disappointed. If you are looking for sushi,teppanyaki, or both this is the place to go to. Hands down the best sushi in Az.
(5)Sanford R.
It appears to be better than Ooka Hibachi from what I experienced. The service is still not up to Japanese standards, but better than it was before. The food is really good! If you love teppanyaki you will enjoy eating here. The prices are expensive, but teppanyaki is never cheap. I enjoyed my experience and would return. This place definitely beats out Ah-So.
(4)D T.
Solid sushi joint. I think this used to be a Native New Yorker a few years ago. Odd it was turned into a Japanese/sushi place given that there's another sushi restaurant on the other end of the same building. Regardless, Osaka is really good. GREAT happy hour; $2 Asahi/Sapporo pints, lots of good rolls, outstanding dumplings, great cocktails. They also have a few more exotic, oddball bottles of Japanese beers that I've never seen before anywhere. Lots of sake's, too. Service has consistently been above average since we started going right after they opened in March. Great bar and wait staff; attentive and friendly. Owner is cool, too. Sushi is really tasty, fresh and comes out quick. Restaurant overall is clean, contemporary and comfortable. Have not tried the teppanyaki side yet, but that has little appeal to me so I likely never will. Great choice for exceptional Japanese dishes in Peoria. Highly recommended.
(5)J M.
I have been here 3x. We have had awesome service and food. I have not been disappointed once. Highly recommend you visit.
(4)Jenn A.
I found Osaka Japanese Steakhouse on Yelp and we decided to take my mom here for Mother's Day. Not only was the food delicious, our chef was hilarious! My 6 yr old nephew declared this to be his absolute favorite place to eat!! We ordered a variety of items including the chicken, filet and scallop teppanyaki along with a couple rolls and calamari. I highly recommend everything we ordered! We also received salad, miso soup and got to sample the shrimp teppanyaki. :)
(5)Sns T N.
I been here few time and I love the Himachi Kama is good. You Gotta try the Osaka roll it's awesome and the staff little funny :)
(5)Joey H.
We went there mid-week just before the lunch service closed in order to take advantage of the half price menu. We found ourselves the only patrons in the place which we found a bit odd, but our little group of three thoroughly enjoyed the teppenyaki chef and the excellent food. The filet was so tender, shrimp not overcooked and veggies done perfectly. If we lived nearby I'm sure we'd be going for the lunch deal frequently. Same menu as dinner, just half the price. Can't beat that.
(4)Kelley I.
My husband and I have come here a few times now and have had a great experience everytime. Food and service always fabulous. Most recently we tried the Teppanyaki with some friends and had a great time and the food was fantastic!
(5)David M.
Checked this place out. Our usual sushi spot was closed so we happened upon this place by driving by it. It was excellent! The atmosphere is relaxed the decor nice. The drinks were great and the sushi was delicious. Even my 8 year old loved this restaurant and he's tough to please. I highly recommend to anybody looking for fine sushi!
(5)Chris B.
Coming from California a year ago we searched far and wide for a good sushi place. From Peoria to Phoenix. From Goodyear to Surprise. We found it! The Osaka roll is the best roll my wife and I've ever had. Coming for us that's big, because we are kinda Sushi snobs, lol. The Sushi chefs are absolutely great! Not only is the sushi outstanding but their presentation is second to none! I was blow away with their attention to detail and care they put into it. Everything I see coming out from behind the sushi bar is masterful. Try this place you won't be disappointed!
(5)Chica S.
Not as fancy as Soporro, but makes up in price and taste! We ordered teppan for 2, which included 4 choices of proteins.. I'm sure you could order double of 2. Anyway, we chose filet, shrimp, scallops, and calamari. You get the usual soup and salad to start. They offer you 2 sauces, both delicious! Our chef was good, not the most impressive I've ever seen, but fun and cooked our food to perfection. Everything was wonderful! The steak was like butter! We will definitely return!
(5)James G.
Took the entire family here for diner for our kids birthday. We tried to use the online reservations options, but never heard back so we called in also. We were sat at the teppanyaki table. We had Sam as the chef, he was great. Funny and Entertaining. Our server was fine, came by with refills as needed and clearing plates. We all loved the food and show and on Sundays you get 1 free kids meal with a paid adult. Might give this plan another try. Little high price for a weekly trip.
(4)Greg M.
Good idea that did not deliver. The ambiance was ok but not very Japanese at all. Greeted casually and seated at the nearest table with no inquiry to our desires. Service was polite but far from excellent. The dirty martini had virtually no vodka in it just olive juice. Ordered another plain that also had no vodka. (How do they do that?). Had sashimi. Very marginal quality. Presentation was good. Wasabi had no flavor. Miso soup was mediocre and salad was drowned in dressing. I was very disappointed and will look elsewhere for sushi/sashimi.
(2)Michelle C.
Been wanting to go to this place for months. So glad we finally did! Great atmoshere, food and service. Intimate, beautiful atmosphere. Portions are huge so plan on sharing. LOVE this place!!
(5)T S.
This was literally the worst sushi I have EVER been served and I've had supermarket sushi. Let's start with the our waiter. He had zero personality and was difficult to understand. This had nothing to do with a language barrier and everything to do with him not having enough enthusiasm to even open his mouth wide enough to speak. He barely knew the menu and even worse, he didn't know/or could not identify the items we ordered. We had to explain to him several times, that we had not been served what we ordered. They used minced imitation crab that was a ridiculous color pink I had never seen before. We had to chew our rolls forever just to get them down, I spit several out after deciding it wasn't worth the effort to keep chewing. Good sushi practically melts in your mouth. After we finally convinced him that a salmon roll wasn't a spicy tuna roll, he deliver the strangest looking tuna roll I had ever seen. I quickly regretted being the brave one at the table to try it and immediately spit it out. My friend offered to try it just to make sure my taste buds weren't off and she to spit it out. The rolls were dry, the fish had no flavor (imitation/cheap cuts) and the waiter was terrible. On the positive I did like the cucumber salad and the happy hour drinks were fab! Unfortunately I will never visit this place again.
(1)Daniel S.
My girlfriend and I came on a Monday when they were offering a half price special and we were very happy with what we got for the money we spent. They serve a small portion of edamame for free and the rolls were a pretty decent size. The service didn't blow us away but it wasn't anything to ruin what was an otherwise pleasant dining experience.
(4)Yvette R.
I will be back. Tonight was my first time here. I was with my 11 month old daughter (foodie in training) so we couldn't take advantage of the hibachi grill , which I thought would be fun. I did order steak and chicken Teppanaki (sp?) and it was hands down better than Benihana , Sapporo or any other I've been to. The food was so flavorful without being overly dressed with butter . The sushi looked yummy and the service was incredible. I will be back with a bigger crowd besides my side kick foodie in training.
(5)Francesca B.
My husband and I went to try Osaka for our weekly date night. Based on a fellow yelpers pictures and review. We love sushi and have gotten tired of our other sushi place. We sat at the sushi bar and ordered two of the playboy rolls I asked for them both to be extra spicy, it was delicious! My husband then ordered the citrus roll and I ordered the tequila roll. The tequila tasted similar to the playboy so next time I will try a different roll. Still good though! The citrus was very good as well. The chef made us something special which was sliced peppered ahi ( on the house) oh my yum it was good! We also ordered octopus, white tuna, and albacore nigiri and again we were not disappointed. The fish was all very fresh and dressed perfectly! Presentation was beautiful. We loved our server which was a tall white gentlemen, wish I got his name. Beer was served in a chilled glass ( which I love). We tried the shumai appetizer which were good but could have been bigger dumplings, for 5 bucks I can't complain too much. I wouldn't mind trying the teppanyaki side but I don't want to be disappointed with my choice since the sushi was delicious. All in all it was a great experience we will be back soon.
(5)Michelle K.
Since my original visit at Osaka, my fiancé and I have made this a regular dinner spot. We tend to sit at the sushi bar because the chefs are wonderful. We have tried nearly every roll on the menu and, since we sit at the sushi bar, we are treated to frequent, off-the-menu specials. The wait-staff has definitely matured in the time between our first visit and now, tho I cannot say if that is primarily because they are familiar with us and have, therefore, become comfortable seeing us around. Regardless, I have never come to Osaka and been disappointed. Try it once for fun, twice and you'll be hooked for sure!
(5)Holly P.
Great place!! Took 3 kids and my wife there for dinner. The prices are MUCH more affordable than other places nearby and the food was frankly much better as well.
(5)Liz Y.
I wish I could leave a review for the food but I never got that far. Came in, was immediately seated and handed the menu. 20 minutes later still no waiter, no acknowledgment from any of the servers or anyone that works there. So we decided to leave, I'm all for being patient but 20 minutes with no acknowledgement REALLY?! Sorry, we were told happy new year on the way out. Did I mention the place was only at 60% capacity. Thanks Osaka you really know how to treat your customers.
(1)Diana N.
It was slow. Found a bug on the food and also was over charged on our bill
(1)Robin M.
My husband and I can't get enough of this place. We're big on sushi and in the 9 years we've been on sushi dates (between Jersey and Arizona), this by far is the best sushi we've ever had, hands down. Everything is so fresh and their portions are great, unlike a lot of other sushi places who give you little sushi rolls for the same price. We haven't tried anything else on the menu besides the sushi (yet). We like to finish off our meal with the tempura red bean or green tea ice cream. So so good! Staff is always friendly and the place is always clean. No complaints here!
(5)Tasha T.
Really overpriced. Got takeout and I have never seen nigiri so small and so thin. For the amount I spent here I could get better quality and twice the sushi someplace else.
(1)Andrea S.
I have to say that this is one of the best sushi places in the north west side of the valley located near Harkins Arrowhead across from Peoria Sports Complex. They take care in presentation of rolls and cocktails. I have not had their teppanyaki, but I am a huge fan of their happy hour: 4:30 pm -6:00 pm Monday - Friday and their reverse is Saturday - Sunday 9:00 pm to close. If you're having a bad Monday, then they have half priced on most of their rolls. They have other specials, but you should walk in and find out for yourself.
(5)B H.
Pretty good, service was good, food could have been a bit warmer, didn't get to try the hot tables, we will return :)
(4)Andrea S.
I am usually completely biased when it comes to sushi. I refuse to eat anywhere other than my favorite place. However, one night I was bribed into trying Osaka and was pleasantly surprised. Their fish was very fresh tasting, service was good, atmosphere was fun. I had two rolls, a phili and a spicy tuna. The amount of food you get for the price is very reasonable. My friend had chicken and fried rice and it was by far the best fried rice I had ever tasted. My only complaint was that the sushi wasn't as cold as I would have liked. If it's a hot roll it should be warm or hot, if it's a cold roll it should be cold, mine was kinda room temp. Edible and enjoyable but not as much as it could have been. Overall I would definitely try it again and suggest this place!
(4)Sargis N.
Honestly for this random sushi spot by Harkins its really good. We ordered a lot of sushi of all kinds mostly the ones with the most popular sign next to them. Prices are high for this hidden location and it was pretty good just sucks because some of the workers don't even know English so it's useless to ask them for a fork when they go running to another worker. Place is cool.
(4)Kathy G.
I come in atleast once a month, and sit up at the sushi bar in hopes that my favorite sushi chef is working, Summer. My boyfriend and I always get the same rolls, osaka, firedragon (which they don't have at this location unless you ask), mama mia roll and then whatever my boyfriend feels like that day. Don't forget to order their garlic edamame,delicious! Atmosphere is pretty laid back and fun, especially when you hear the birthday song in the teppanyaki room with everyone celebrating. Only downside is they're pretty disorganized still, we will be greeted twice or asked for our order twice, but i guess thats better than not having anyone care for us.. Sushi rolls here are filling and delicious, definitely recommend!
(4)Emily V.
I went there when they first opened all the time and I loved it. Giant portions and good food but ever since they got a new Manger they sucked I couldn't believe how crappy the service was, how bad the food was, and the portions were 3x smaller than before. the chicken had absolutely no flavor it tasted like crap. I will never go back there again. I will go to ah so for now on
(1)Susan T.
Will not come back here again. We waited 2 hours to get all if our meals. We felt bad for the manager; they should hire more people.
(1)Julie S.
Love coming here. The sushi is amazing. But the oyster shooters are our favorite. Friendly service
(5)D B.
This was the worst service I have ever had. Waited over an hour for the person to start cooking our food, then they screwed that up too. People who came in after us get there cooking done before ours was started. There place was all but empty too. We were half was through our mean when they brought out the soup and salad and say oh"we for got this" After being there 2+ hours we will never be back.... They should get 0 ZERO stars. They will not be open for long at this rate.
(1)Noriko S.
I took my girls for lunch on Sunday. They do not have the lunch menu on Sundays. But they offered us a special on teppanyaki - Get a dinner teppanyaki 50% off with a drink, which is a pretty good deal. The food was okay. It was not as greasy as Ah-So's teppanyaki. Three of us ordered salmon, chicken and beef. The meat tasted plain. If you want teppanyaki, order salmon. My daughter who does not like cooked fish ate it because she liked it better than chicken and beef. The service was slow even though there weren't many customers. Don't order a smoothie drink! It did not taste like a real one. They put a lot of syrup. Plus it is expensive for a fake drink. I might go back to try non-teppanyaki menus to compare with other Japanese restaurants.
(3)DerekandApril W.
We had hibachi and it was fantastic. I had the filet and my husband had the swordfish. It was prepared to exact perfection. The chef gave a good show, and the portions where bigger than anywhere I've ever been. They do not offer an alternative for the dressing on the salad but their ginger dressing is better than any I've had before. We will definitely be returning and recommend it to everyone.
(5)Josue C.
This place is great! The service was average but the food was very tasty! Must try the play boy roll!
(5)Ron P.
Great sushi during my visit and service was very good. Did not try the steak and sat in the bar area. They have group tables if you want a steak experience and watch them grill it in front of you. I will try it again as my experience was good. They are new so may be just working the kinks out based on reading other reviews.
(4)Dawn N.
I love this place! It is a little pricey but I think it is worth the money. I have only tried the Teppenyaki so far but every time has been a real treat. It is a great place for a date night.
(5)Roanna O.
It would be nice if they told you about Happy Hour when you come in during those hours. It would be nice if the manager did ANYTHING besides sit behind the register staring at nothing. It would be nice if the food came out in under 20 minutes WITHOUT a hair on it. It would be nice if they seasoned the food a bit. $50 for a below average sushi experience....no thanks. No recommendation from me!
(2)Alexander C.
After reading Yelp reviews about this place, I decided to take the family here for my wife's bday and teppanyaki. We LOVED IT! Our waiter was very friendly. He tolerated all of our antics and played along with anything and everything we dished out to him. Needless to say, I have a very friendly and outgoing family. Back, to the review. The ambiance and the staff were great. The food was also delicious. A little salty, but still tasty. The teppanyaki chef was awesome; he scared my son with all his screaming, but that's a personal issue my 4 year old has lol! My family and I had a lot of fun. We were able to be as loud and as silly as we wanted to be! It was my wife's bday and they sang for her using Japanese masks. My wife was "twerking" with one of the staff members! It was hilarious! All in all, great place, great food and great experience! We will definitely coming back to this place!
(4)Chelsea W.
The food is delicious! They do a great job entertaining everyone with the teppanyaki. They offer a lot of free sake during the cooking of the meal!!! The chef Joe is the best! A very funny and nice guy. The portions are massive. You get soup, salad, meat, fried rice, and grilled veggies. During happy hour they have cheap drink and sushi, the sushi is freshly made and yummy as well. This location is not as crowded as the one in Mesa so the people aren't as fun but the food is still delicious.
(5)Yvette A.
Sucks, they took forever to bring out the food and when they did, it was wrong, and my brothers straw was salty, "what happened to it," is the interesting mystery we won't ever seem to solve.
(1)Ken G.
We have tried just about every sushi restaurant in the valley, and Osaka's was by far the best. The "Lisa Lisa" and "Playboy" rolls are incredible. We go at least once a week now.
(5)Zipporah R.
DO NOT ORDER the ahi poke it is terrible. The hamachi kama was over cooked. Quality of the fish is not good and food took a long time. We went 7p on a Tuesday night and the restaurant was empty. We will NOT be coming back. Its pretty and nice on the outside but service and quality does not compare.
(1)Caitlyn G.
My boyfriend and I stopped in for dinner. He is a huge fan of Benihana and I have never had any sort of teppenyaki before so we decided to give it a try. On a Tuesday at 5pm, we were both surprised that there was only one other patron in the restaurant. The staff was incredibly attentive - our glasses were rarely even close to empty and they checked on us fairly regularly. We also received complementary edamame as an appetizer and coffee cake as a dessert. Both were absolutely delicious. Our main meal was of decent quality - if the portions had not been large, it would not have been worth the cost (which is similar to Benihana). I did, however, take home enough food for lunch tomorrow which made it worth it in my opinion. We did not order any alcoholic beverages but a quick glance at the menu showed a decent selection of beer and wine, all for a very fair price, especially if you go during happy hour. Overall, I wish I could give 3.5 stars but given that the staff went above and beyond, I will round up instead of down. I would certainly consider going back - again, the cost v. quality is the only reason I would overlook Osaka.
(4)Debra C.
I have been here for lunch a few times and with each visit the quality of the food has continued to decline. At my last visit the rice that came with the sashimi bento box was mushy and had an odd metal taste to it. The green tea was not brewed, but rather served in a leaky kettle with a bag. The service is great but the food is disappointing.
(2)Rila M.
Atmosphere is nice! Drinks are good..I had jalapeño deep fried with cream cheese. It was fantastic! I would get that alone next time with a soup but the roll called firework wasn't that good. I ate 2 pieces left the rest. I would go back sooner if the waiter who explained they are very new should've taken the roll I ordered off the bill. It was okay overall. Not too memorable
(3)Bob D.
New restaurants have a lot to prove. That is why they fail so quick. Here is a perfect example of what could have been. Thought for certain that this would have been a good experience, Instead, I got bad service, mediocre food and a Benihana-like show that seemed forced. Had sushi and was served last after all the cooked meals were delivered. Waitress kept making the same claim that the food would be right out, but no delivery. We don't want excuses, We want food. I give them two months more before they become something else. Avoid it.
(1)Amii M.
Come here often! Citrus Roll and Texas Roll are my favs!!!! Sad they didn't have fresh wasabi this time though. I'm a little concerned that they never seem busy when I'm here. This building has had a lot of restaurants come and go, I hope they last. :)
(5)Timi M.
Great food. Sam is an excellent chef and very entertaining! Great customer service! We will be back.
(5)April G.
I went in for lunch, and had a nice experience. After we sat down and ordered, a server brought us complimentary edamame. The edamame was nice and warm, we ate it all. Next, out came our soup and salad. I enjoyed the soup and the salad, but I didn't finish my salad as I am not used to getting both. We order four rolls, they were two for $7.50, and they came out two rolls to a plate. I meant to take pictures, but it slipped my mind since I was immersed in conversation. We ordered the Boston, the Alaska, Spicy Tuna and Spicy Shrimp rolls. The rolls were a nice lunch size and they were very nicely made. I was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed each roll, we finished them all. The servers were attentive, they refilled our water glasses often and they came by to check in us every once in a while. We paid with a coupon, and we did not receive any flack. When I ordered water, they asked if I wanted lemon which I appreciated because I like my water pain. I was surprised they offered the dessert menu, I'd already looked it over, because I generally have to ask. When you walk in the entrance, there is a little pond with fish that is nice to look addy if you have to wait. They have mints at the hostess stand for when you leave, but no trashcan near the door. The dining room was spacious, yet private. The reason I only gave four stars, after we paid nobody checked on us or tried to fill our waters. My glass was mostly ice, so that was the only downfall, in my opinion.
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