Pacific Gardens
4747 E Elliott Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85044
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Address :
4747 E Elliott Rd
Phoenix, AZ, 85044 - Phone (602) 795-3333
- Website https://pacificgardensaz.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
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 : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Chinese Cuisine
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
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Chris D.
This is a great Asian food place. Great sushi, great soup, good service.
(5)Ayla M.
Great lunch specials!! always get full for about $7. Only complaint is that it is .50 cents extra per roll for brown rice, and no fortune cookies :(
(4)Lian D.
All of the food i ate here was so flavorful and delicious. The spicy dishes were great. Food quality and service excellent!
(5)Tiffany E.
I am pleasantly surprised by this lil place in the strip mall by Safeway. We had miso soup to start, was great! I like that they put in tofu, green onion and seaweed, other places usually omit one. We had the tataki tuna appetizer with was delicious, seared tuna in a ponzu ginger sauce with masago and green onion with a carrot flower. Crab cream cheese wontons were good, the orange sauce was yummy. My daughter has the sweet and sour chicken kids meal, holy shiznis, it was huge for a kid! so we shared, good times., it was really good. We ordered the teriyaki chicken to share and this iron griddle with lots of veggies and chicken came out sizzling and our server poured on the teriyaki sauce. It was great presentation however, the sauce quickly liquified and sizzled away so the chicken left us wanting more. I would rather have the chicken fully glazed before it is put on the griddle, I think it would have been more flavorful that way. The chef did give us a 4 piece of the pacific roll which was really nice. I am not a fan of deep fried rolls, but I think it was pretty food. I want to say our server was so sweet, she was very attentive, quick, and just overall nice. All in all, I will say it is a great place with a lot of potential, work on the teriyaki chicken, bring down the prices a lil ( $10 for a philly roll is too much) and get some more homey feeling decor and it is a 5.
(4)Hooch D.
This place is the best, the food is awesone, gotton drunk here 3 times on their dollar beers. Beat the spicey challenge twice, put my asshole out of commision a total of almost 4 days. It was superb. I think it even burnt when I pee'd. This place is my new weekly stop. Warning do not eat spicey challenge if you have hemmoroids, ass tulip = bad
(5)April B.
Best Hot and Sour soup I've ever had!!! Great lunch specials, great rolls and dollar beers... You can't go wrong!
(5)Shonda S.
My husband ordered the drunken noodle with shrimp, and I had the chicken curry. It's a good thing that we got this take-out because I probably would have sent it back had we been in the restaurant. I ordered the curry medium hot, and it wasn't spicy at all. The whole dish lacked flavor, and the chicken was kind of rubbery. My husband had to search for shrimp in his dish, and it didn't have much flavor either. I went through the kitchen to find sauces to add to both to make the dishes palatable. The portions were big, but I threw out the leftovers (if it's not good the first time, I'm not eating it left over.) . I guess we should have gone with the sushi, as it's getting much better reviews.
(2)Todd N.
I love this place, the food, and the employees. Very friendly family atmosphere with top quality food.
(5)Chris L.
I decided to try a new place for sushi last afternoon and really I wish I hadn't I don't understand where all these 4-5 star review came from. I'm guessing the 99 cent draft beers are the main attraction of this place. It seems like the bar was the only thing with a crowd of people. Walking in I was confused was I supposed to seat myself or what? There didn't seem to be much organization with this place. The guy at the sushi bar took my order since I sat there, but another guy gave me my plate and utensils. They forgot to bring out the miso soup included in my meal, and when I asked about it later the bowl they brought out was lukewarm and not very tasty. It had seaweed and tofu, but no flavor and a strange consistency. The ginger included with the sushi had a strange taste to me. I eat a lot of sushi, and this ginger was the artificially pink kind (which usually means mass produced). It had a strange taste which I could only associate with cheap alcohol. I understood why some of my friends don't like ginger if this is the stuff you try your first time. The chirashi bowl I got was sort of small, but acceptable for the price. The one thing that makes me never want to come back is on the back of a piece of albacore the fish was turning GREEN... Now I've never seen anyone present a piece of fish to me that was already turning green. I can't understand how as a chef you could miss that before putting it on the plate. Then have the audacity to hide it by putting that side facing the other way. I worry about what about the other pieces that I didn't turn around (that piece was probably on the end). Even more, the guy taking away my plate didn't notice that I had otherwise finished my plate but left that single green piece there for him to see. Doesn't that seem a little strange that someone would finish their meal but leave a single untouched piece of fish on a plate separate from what it was presented on? Honestly, the sushi rice was decent and I've had worse before. Their cooked food might even be ok, but I'm afraid they aren't going to get another chance from me.
(1)Sir Jebediah T.
I've driven past this place many times and always made a mental note to try it out. I had a sushi craving today and thought why the hell not? The good: I walked in and was impressed by the decor. It was warm and inviting and the hostess was nice. And that's where it ends. The bad: I was seated and sat there for a good five minutes before I was even approached by a server to take my drink order. 3 of them walked right past me multiple times. And there were MAYBE 4 other patrons there at the time. It was slow, so there's no excuse for that. I eventually ordered the soft shell crab for my appetizer and the Phoenix & New York rolls as my main sushi course. I specifically asked that the soft shell come BEFORE the sushi. I mean, it is an appetizer, right? But NOPE. The sushi came first. After I ate that (which tasted okay. Not bad, but it wasn't anything to phone home about), I waited awkwardly for ten more minutes until the soft shell finally came. It was very subpar, by the way. Really dry. The sauce that came with it was pretty epic, though. And to add insult to injury, I asked my server to refill my water. He did so without hesitation, although he neglected to put more ice in it. So I washed down the dry soft shell crab with lukewarm tap water. Pleasant, right? With all that being said, I don't think I'll be frequenting this place again. Which is a shame, because I had such high hopes for it.
(2)Sweet P.
Been to lunch here about 5 times and each time I am delighted with the service and food. The egg drop soup as well as the Miso soup are some of the best soups I've ever had. I am not an inexperienced Asian food eater. I know this is not San Francisco quality, but certainly some of Phoenix's best quality. The combo lunch specials are really nice and plenty to eat. Please ignore the one star negatives. They are missing the point of Pacific Gardens. It's good stuff.
(5)Eliana V.
I came here for lunch with a friend one afternoon during the week and the place wasn't very busy. We were seated right away but the waitress took so long to take our order, fill our drinks and bring us our check. My 1 hour lunch ended up being 1.5 hours. The food was very disappointing. I ordered the chicken teriyaki. I figured that's such a staple dish at sushi restaurants and no one could mess it up. Boy was I wrong. The chicken was a weird texture and it's was overly seasoned. I didn't eat more than a few pieces. I just pushed it to the side and ate the brown rice. Although the waitress and other staff was nice I won't be going back.
(2)LINDA P.
LOVE this place. I've visited Pacific Garden several times and ordered a different entree each time. Always enjoyed my repast. Staff is friendly and dad loves the $.99 beers. Tried their Banzai Sushi Challenge .... That roll was the hottest thing I've ever tasted and I love spicy food! The Challenge is not for the faint of heart. Overall this is a local favorite of mine.
(4)Jennifer P.
Had take out: Not impressed with the sushi. Portion of the curry was large. Garlic chicken was the best thing we had.
(3)Dave C.
We have been here several times since returning from Southern California and REALLY like the feel of the restaurant, great service, reasonable prices,and flexibility menu options. I really recommend this to my friends as this is a gem. Outstanding happy hour offering.
(5)Amy M.
We have been here several times and we have always had a good experience. First, i have to say that if you get take out sushi, youre not going to like it. Sushi is only good fresh. Dont get the take out. This place is great. The atmosphere is good, the food is good, and its probably the best hot and sour soup ever. I reccomend the vegas roll. The prices are reasonable and there is a viriety of food for everyone.
(4)Matt B.
Have been here about 5 times in the last 3 weeks and consistently have awesome service and great food! The sushi is always fresh and very well presented. We LOVE the salmon and tuna preparation. It's been great! The chinese selections we've tried have been much better than the average chinese restaurants in the area... kung pao shrimp that has some kick to it (the peppers in this dish are amazing!), mongolian beef that is complex and flavorful, and spicy chicken is just great. Chicken katsu is a great choice here. And even the thai is satisfactory (although doesn't have quite the complexity of flavor as a full-thai restaurant). The staff is great: fast, friendly, and very generous. Best of all, the prices are perfect for keeping your wallet intact. Don't miss this gem
(5)Shelby G.
The best and closest sushi restaurant to me. Staff is great, and the food fresh and delicious. They have this special Sashimi Deluxe and it comes out on a boat with smoke and lights amazing!!!
(5)Yvonne T.
Probably the best sushi I've had since moving to AZ for school. Fish was super fresh. Some of the cooked entrees take a while as we were served the appetizers after the sushi. Good service and very clean restaurant.
(5)Leslie L.
I have never once been disappointed at Pacific Gardens! The service is wonderful from the owner, to the bartenders, to the servers. The fish is super fresh and presentation is always impeccable. Also, if you aren't a fan of raw fish they have plenty of traditional asian dishes with beef, chicken, or cooked seafood. For the drinkers, the sake is delicious and generously portioned! If you're in the area, or even if you aren't, this place is definitely worth trying! I don't want to spend my sushi money anywhere else.
(5)Bob A.
Been driving by ever since they started remodeling the old Abacus. Got the menu in the mail and figured they've had enough time to have their act together so my wife ordered takeout for me to pick up on the way home from work. They've opened up the Abacus layout into one large room and added a large sushi bar across from the old drinks bar. It's well lit but plain, with little decoration. Only a couple of diners there when I arrived around 6:30 but it still took several minutes of standing at the unattended front desk before anyone helped me, and then a few more to sort out I was there to pick up food. (Is this a new concept?) Portions were generous: hot & sour soup, lettuce wraps, chicken salad, orange chicken with white rice were much more than enough for two but we wanted to try several things. Everything looked fine but ... there's a reason why most points on Iron Chef are given for flavor; it should be the most important element in every dish. I will say PG was remarkably consistent: every dish was pretty much flavor-free. Not just not the flavor you might expect from other times you've had the same dish elsewhere, but pretty much no flavor at all. No seasoning, no spices, no hot, no sour, no citrus, no zing, no interest. (Oh, except for the little containers of light-brown über-wasabi dressing that came with the wraps and salad. A few seriously intense drops cleaned my sinuses, but otherwise, you guessed it: no flavor.) Plenty of leftovers remain we can try to rescue with seasoning another night. I know it's still a new place and maybe there's kinks to work out. We'll go back some time to give them a second try, but only on the principle that one data point doesn't establish a trend. If results are the same I'd much rather wait an hour at Sakana just down the street. Good luck Pacific Garden, you'll need it.
(2)Joel H.
Loove this place. Beer is always really cold and the sushi is great!!! Oh, the beer is buy one second one is. 99 cents.
(5)Derek M.
The service seems to always be sluggish around dinner time, ordered 3 rolls and didn't get my first roll until 45 minutes later. Looks like they only use one sushi maker at its busiest time, their staff looks very annoyed at any request, but dammit the price is great and the servings are more that proportionate.
(3)Robyn W.
We tried this as I got a brochure in the mail. The sushi is awesome. We have tried the California roll, the shrimp tempura roll, the sun devil chicken (spicy but delish) and my son had the kids chow mein. My son LOVED the rolls and his noodles. I loved everything and so did my husband. You can't beat the prices. The only drawback was the air was broken. So it was pretty warm.
(4)Kristin H.
I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place before! We eat here at least once a week - sometimes twice. Staff is incredibly friendly. Fast delivery...where else can you have sushi delivered??? The sushi rolls are huge and inexpensive compared to Kona Grill and those alike. We love this place! .99 beer, $7 Las Vegas rolls...can you beat that? Love!!!
(5)Troy J.
Walked in the front door and it smelled so fishy my wife and I left. It was a Friday night and no one was there except one couple, I wasn't impressed. The reviews indicated great sushi but we couldn't get past the fishy smell and the lack of people. It's also very stark inside with no atmosphere. Not really sure about the food but not my cup of tea. Hope this helps someone else make a decision it seems like the other reviews are plants.
(1)Olga A.
I like this place, may be not so beautiful inside, but food is really fresh and good. Normal prices like everywhere.
(4)Jamie M.
This is my go to for Asian cuisine in Ahwatukee. The service is very quick and friendly and the food is delicious. The beer special is buy 1 and get the second for a $1. My favorite is the Mongolian beef great taste with a little heat. I highly recommend Pacific Gardens.
(4)Marie E.
I love the food and prices at this joint. The food is always fresh and the service is fast. To top it off, prices are so inexpensive. Even though I'm not crazy about the decor, who cares. As long as I'm fed good, fresh, and inexpensive food, it's all good! I'm happy and my pocket is happy too :-). It's definitely a 'must go' place.
(5)joe i.
Been here twice and both times were great. Had the seaweed salad, and several servings of sushi. The sushi was extremely fresh and tasted excellent. The service was prompt and the beers were cheap. I'll be returning in the future for sure!
(5)Tina T.
Soup was the worst I've ever had. Had no flavor at all. It was thick and had a lot of gelatin. I ordered Mongolian beef. The dish was mostly onions & peppers. Very little beef. The small amount of beef that was there was tough. Salad was to saggy to eat. I won't be coming back.
(1)Kate B.
This place recently opened near my friend's house, so we decided to try it for dinner. I was really surprised by the quality of the food. We started with the miso soup and spring rolls. The miso was very flavorful and had lots of bits of tofu, onion and seaweed in it. The spring rolls were fine -- I liked that they weren't super greasy. We ordered two rolls (spider and shimp tempura). Both were well rolled and didn't fall apart when you picked them up. The chef also sent out a third roll (I think it was spicy tuna draped in salmon). In my opinion, it was actually the best of the three rolls. I had a chirashi bowl, which was awesome! Tons of variety, including shrimp, crab, tamago, tuna, salmon, yellowtail. Every sashimi was fresh, sliced properly, and the dish was VERY reasonably priced. My friend had the katsu chicken, which was good. Overall, we were both impressed, and will definitely go back. The staff was friendly and attentive. The beer menu was limited and mostly bottled, which is really my only complaint.
(4)Michael T.
We were super impressed by their great service, friendly folks at the sushi bar, and the really fresh items. Definitely worth a trip to the other side of town. You won't be disappointed. Even though this is a new place, I sincerely hope they're able to keep up this level of service and quality.
(5)Vi M.
I don't know where the negative reviews are coming from, but this place is great. I am suspecting it is from the competitors. There are four other sushi places in the area, so one would think there is no need for another one, but i am really glad this place opened up. They serve delicious food, have really nice staff and very reasonable prices. I have been here numerous times, and everyone I took here loves the place. The food is that good. The vibe is different from the other two popular spots, really peaceful. They also offer Chinese dishes, the few items I tried, I liked them. I am hooked on their rolls and the raw salmon. . Their nigiri was great for the dishes I've tried. Their lunch specials are super and you have to appreciate the happy hour special. I highly recommend them. Try them, you won't be sorry.
(5)Allison L.
So im really skeptical when ordering Pad Thai. Alot of times its really dry and over cooked, but i got it from here a few nights ago and it was incredible!! the only thing that i didnt like was that there was just too much chicken and hardly any noodles, but it was still delicious! I also got the crab puffs which were also very very delicious, i lived in ahwatukee my whole life and never tried this place. Ive been missing out! I do not know what the restaurant was really like because i got take out. I WILL be back and will bring some friends as well! Thanks for another good Thai restaurant around here!
(4)Jason W.
I have been here twice with a large group of friends from work. Both times were during the lunch hour. I love that their menu has a great selection of things other than sushi so we can gather with people who do not like sushi. The sushi chef Jason (I think he is the owner) has a great personality and sets the tone in the restaurant for excellent service. I have some dietary restrictions of no dairy and no meat other than fish and eggs. They were very accommodating and even custom built a dish for me. The food quality is really good and everything was fresh. I have tried the curry shrimp(normally chicken), Pad Thai with tofu and vegetables, the California roll, and tasted about 5 other rolls. The curry shrimp was a yellow curry and was portioned perfectly. Delicious! On our most recent visit one of my friends did their sushi challenge which consists of eating a roll covered in a ghost chili sauce. It was a lot of fun and made the dining experience even more sociable.
(5)Tiffany T.
The miso soup was probably the best I've ever had! The salmon sashimi was awesome, great temp, good size slices, totally enjoyed it! ***original visit date 4/3/13***
(4)Chris D.
This is a great Asian food place. Great sushi, great soup, good service.
(5)Michael H.
Once again Pacific Garden quenches my ancestral urge for raw fish. I would go as far to mention this is the best place in AZ for fresh sushi with a reasonable price. Ice cold sake!!!
(5)Kennelle C.
Quite possibly the worst Chinese food experience I've had in my 10 years in the valley. Not only did they show up one hour and 30 minutes after their 45 minute guarantee, when I called the person told me that he "couldn't be responsible for what happens on the road". To top it all off when the driver got here, he barely spoke English and was clearly not comfortable with driving around the valley... Honestly I feel sorry for him... They shouldn't do that to who was clearly their relative. Burger King here I come...
(1)Angela C.
Prices getting more reasonable and that's a good thing! Saki bomber used to be $11 each. Now you can get one and a $.99 extra beer. The saki is large so sharing is reasonable! Sushi is also more reasonable than before and the fish is better quality than other sushi restaurants in the area. We also tried their soup last night. Definitely worth going back for.
(4)Krista M.
I'm very particular about my sushi. I went to Hama sushi in downtown LA and it ruined my choices here in AZ. Until I came here, this place is amazing. On point!!! I highly recommend this spot.
(5)Leticia R.
Found this place with a flyer a while back it was alright so never came back. Gave it another try Love it! The Arizona roll was sooo good. Tried a few more everything was great. It's a must try. First time I came I stayed in my comfort zone second time around I tried something different so worth it. Customer service was good and nice place
(5)Michael O.
Remember in The Office when, in preparation for David Wallace's cocktail party, Michael Scott asked Pam to smell his breath but then Dwight volunteered and responded, "Good not great"? Well that's exactly how I feel after eating here for lunch today. Buttered calamari wasn't too bad, soft shell crab was par and the dipping sauce for it was delightful, but the main reason I came here was for the sushi Love Boat For Two for me. The Love Boat sounded awesome because it's 9 pieces of sashimi, 8 pieces of nigiri, and a Hawaii roll (8 pieces) SERVED. ON. A. BOAT. I'm on a boat! I'm on a boat! Take a good hard look at the mothafuckin boat! The price is $30.95 which isn't bad, except for two things to consider: 1. The quality & taste isn't anywhere near as good as Sakana Sushi. 2. At Sakana, you can get 12 pieces sashimi for $12.45, which is a far superior deal since the pieces are cut larger. I almost gave two stars because I was under the impression that I'd be getting dessert with the Love Boat but apparently the website is a fan of promoting LIES! Not a total dealbreaker, but consider yourself warned.
(3)Zachariha R.
This place is consistently great you get huge portions and the service is always good.
(5)chanel l.
First arrived asked to have miso soup and waiter completely forgot my order. The waitresses are very stand offish and have poor customer service. They handed me my food with no silverware or napkins. Never checked on me to see if things were fixed. Just horrible would not ever come back
(1)Doubleo X.
The service may not be super attentive, but the prices are terrific, the happy hour is awesome, & the staff is friendly, if a bit lackadaisical. Definitely never a bad experience, & the beer choices are very fine!
(4)Juna M.
This was just what I had in mind when I was craving some Asian food for dinner. It was a very pleasant causal atmosphere and my chicken pad Thai was delicious. There were definitely no complaints from my boyfriend and I when we heard that they have buy any beer and the second is .99!
(4)Link P.
Have been there for lunch 3 times. I'm not big on sushi, but the curry Chicken, mongolian beef and shrimp were all good. The service was a little below average, atmosphere was allright. A decent value - have not been there for dinner. Nonetheless, everything you would expect for lunch
(4)Sean G.
Awesome food and great service. All you can eat sushi for under $30..Need I say more.
(5)Yvonne S.
Amazing sushi that is affordable and great service, too! Friendly staff and happy hour specials last all day!!! Does not close in the middle of the day like some sushi restaurants! Buy one get one for $.99 beers all day! So many good things to say about this place, I highly recommend it! :)
(5)Jennifer K.
Not super fancy but was totally available on a Friday night when the place down the street with a 45 minute wait and people were smoking outside if its door. Service was pleasant, too. Norway roll was awesome!
(4)Brian L.
Slowest service I've had in a long time and the sushi wasn't anything special. It was over 30 minutes from the time we sat down until the first of 3 rolls showed up at our table...with only 8 total customers in the whole place. Their prices aren't horrible but they're not worth the wait when there are a half dozen better sushi options within a few miles of here.
(1)Nathan M.
Hands down, best sushi and Asian food I've ever had and I'm obsessed with sushi! The prices are unbeatable for the quality.
(5)Chi H.
Came here twice during our stay out in Phoenix. Food and service was great. Lunch specials were a great deal and lots of food! Hubby had Mongolian Beef dish and he absolutely loved it. Would come eat here again when I come out next time.
(5)Tylar H.
Service was good, interior was nice, and our chinese food lunch specials were good. The mongolian beef was tasty.. BUT... Me and my gf gave their sushi a shot. We got albacore and yellowtail nigiri. It was HORRIBLE. To the point that we opted to throw our money away rather than finish it. On top of that the price for the sushi was way too high. My egg flower soup was bland, but her hot and sour was tasty.
(2)Mike O.
I don't eat sushi and still go here. They have many options for those that do and don't like sushi.
(5)Randy W.
Service lousy- ignored at door. Tuna app nothing special. "Curry" wasn't curry, nor was it particularly good. Save your money.
(2)Kendi L.
Great clean atmosphere and the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The beer special was nice too buy one and get the second for 99 cents all the time. The had a great San Tan beer on tap too. I had the chicken katsu was was amazing and had the best flavor!!!! I also had a noodle bowl that had a lot of noodles and fresh vegetables. My husband asked the bartender for the freshest sushi and it was delicious and only $9. We will definitely be back. I highly recommend this place and the prices are out of this world.
(5)Kelli H.
Food is amazing, atmosphere is fun but relaxed, prices are pretty good definitely making this a regular spot!
(5)Janetth I.
Ordered the sun devil chicken which was recommended, the chicken came in and it was cold, I was surprised because the place is nearly half empty!!! But also order the caterpillar roll which was alright and some recommended roll but both were a complete disappointment. I'm not coming back
(1)K S.
Had PG for the first time via to-go. The staff was friendly, everything was fresh and tasty. Terrific local restaurant with great selection and prices.
(5)Peter O.
Went for dinner with a group of friends celebrating a couple of birthdays. Great food and service!
(5)Scott B.
I love the happy hour the owner John is very nice. Love his other other restaurant in Gilbert. Great service. Great sushi for the price
(5)Kelly B.
I came in because I received a flyer in the mail. So glad I did!! Great lunch specials and absolutely delicious. And great music. Love me some Jack Johnson:)
(5)Darryl Y.
We ended up here based on the reviews. Went about 1 hour prior to closing on a Saturday night and we were the only ones there. Needless to say I was skeptical. My wife and I got the all you can eat, and my kids ordered off the menu. The food came fast (we were the only ones there) and the portions were huge. All of the sushi we ordered was great, but the tuna tataki was excellent. Hope to visit there again.
(5)Shay B.
BEST AVOCADO ROLL EVER!! I'm always in search of a good avocado roll & this place has it!! (See photo) So fresh & yummy!! Miso is SO good too!!! We've been to dinner here too & all their specialty rolls are huge and well priced--my sweetie LOVES it!! Tuna appy is so fresh & good too!! Highly recommend!! Good atmosphere, super fresh sushi & good deals--- rare combo!! BOGO for $1 beers too!!
(5)Jay M.
Okay, I have been to Pacific Gardens twice now and enjoyed both experiences. On both visits, it was during lunch so my review is for their lunch service only. On both visits I ordered from their lunch special menu. The first visit I had the sashimi lunch special and it was excellent quality. The portion was very generous and I left stuffed, which is saying a lot when you only ate sashimi. My dining partner ordered off the Chinese lunch menu and received a huge bowl of Orange Peel Chicken. I did not try her lunch, but it looked and smelled very good. On my second excursion, I ordered the lunch special Mongollion Beef. While it was not as amazing as the quality of the fish, it was still a solid preparation. Also, the serving size was huge for $5.99. The Mongollion Beef alone would fill you up, but it also come with rice, choice of soup & salad! Definitely worth checking out (for lunch at least!).
(4)Larry S.
Finally, a great place for sushi. My wife is very particular about where she will eat sushi and it was very hard for her to go in here. Finally, after turn down and turn down I just said we are going! Guess what, she LOVED it. The amount of food you get for the price is super reasonable and the freshness of everything was superb. I walked out of there so full that I told my wife, "I'm good for a while!"...lol. We spend $57 including tip and probably could have spent a little less and been more than satisfied. The one and only thing that we really didn't care for was the soft shell crab app. It was nothing more than a soft shell crab breaded and deep fried, but it was very fishy. Anyway, this place was a great find and the best part was my wife saying, "We can go back."
(5)Jason H.
I love sushi!! I've been to several places in the valley and this is one of my favorites. Its new and therefor not too busy yet. The price for beer is cheap and they serve probably the largest sake bombers in town. The owner is a very nice young man really shows appreciation. Its nice. My daughter and I go every week now and we enjoy letting him make special rolls for us. I haven't had too much of the food dishes there but my son loves the orange chicken. I recommend trying it out.
(5)Erica V.
Like the warmly environment and the soups.
(5)Rich C.
New gem in Ahwatukee. Recently had lunch here and the food was wonderful. My wife and I had Bonzai Noodle soup and the Seafood Noodle soups; fresh, delicious and very generous portions. The Tuna Tataki was a tasty appetizer. Prices are inexpensive, even the liquor was below the norm for the region. The staff is professional and very courteous. We will be back to explore more of the offerings again and again.
(5)DJ R.
I have been here a few times since it opened. It is just down the street from my house so I was very interested. I love the food and the staff is very friendly and helpful.
(4)L A.
I had looked up a sushi place on yelp that was close to me, and found Pacific Gardens on top of the list so I gave them a try. I am so very happy I did! Pleasant layout inside, courteous staff. Their prices are very reasonable and they don't skimp on portions for anything. If you order the lo mein, be prepared to take leftovers! The sushi is fresh, and presented simply. Their Caterpillar Roll is excellent. So was the salmon roll. Their sashimi slices are hearty and satisfying. The rice is cooked just right! I've also had their tempura and it was tasty and not over-breaded at all. I say if you're looking for a nice quiet sushi place that isn't all about the atmosphere, try this one. You won't find thumping music or harried waitstaff here. Just a perfect place to be.
(5)C J D.
Overall a good value for the price. Average Sushi, very good happy hour prices. They do offer a great variety of sushi for a all you can eat deal for $23. I tries their New York roll (good) Crunch roll (okay) and the Chandler roll (good). Tried the Quail eggs, because why not, right? Not very good. Causal dress, average ambiance. They have several TVs around the restaurant.
(3)Tylar H.
Service was good, interior was nice, and our chinese food lunch specials were good. The mongolian beef was tasty.. BUT... Me and my gf gave their sushi a shot. We got albacore and yellowtail nigiri. It was HORRIBLE. To the point that we opted to throw our money away rather than finish it. On top of that the price for the sushi was way too high. My egg flower soup was bland, but her hot and sour was tasty.
(2)Mike O.
I don't eat sushi and still go here. They have many options for those that do and don't like sushi.
(5)Randy W.
Service lousy- ignored at door. Tuna app nothing special. "Curry" wasn't curry, nor was it particularly good. Save your money.
(2)C J D.
Overall a good value for the price. Average Sushi, very good happy hour prices. They do offer a great variety of sushi for a all you can eat deal for $23. I tries their New York roll (good) Crunch roll (okay) and the Chandler roll (good). Tried the Quail eggs, because why not, right? Not very good. Causal dress, average ambiance. They have several TVs around the restaurant.
(3)Scott B.
I love the happy hour the owner John is very nice. Love his other other restaurant in Gilbert. Great service. Great sushi for the price
(5)Kelly B.
I came in because I received a flyer in the mail. So glad I did!! Great lunch specials and absolutely delicious. And great music. Love me some Jack Johnson:)
(5)Darryl Y.
We ended up here based on the reviews. Went about 1 hour prior to closing on a Saturday night and we were the only ones there. Needless to say I was skeptical. My wife and I got the all you can eat, and my kids ordered off the menu. The food came fast (we were the only ones there) and the portions were huge. All of the sushi we ordered was great, but the tuna tataki was excellent. Hope to visit there again.
(5)Shay B.
BEST AVOCADO ROLL EVER!! I'm always in search of a good avocado roll & this place has it!! (See photo) So fresh & yummy!! Miso is SO good too!!! We've been to dinner here too & all their specialty rolls are huge and well priced--my sweetie LOVES it!! Tuna appy is so fresh & good too!! Highly recommend!! Good atmosphere, super fresh sushi & good deals--- rare combo!! BOGO for $1 beers too!!
(5)Jay M.
Okay, I have been to Pacific Gardens twice now and enjoyed both experiences. On both visits, it was during lunch so my review is for their lunch service only. On both visits I ordered from their lunch special menu. The first visit I had the sashimi lunch special and it was excellent quality. The portion was very generous and I left stuffed, which is saying a lot when you only ate sashimi. My dining partner ordered off the Chinese lunch menu and received a huge bowl of Orange Peel Chicken. I did not try her lunch, but it looked and smelled very good. On my second excursion, I ordered the lunch special Mongollion Beef. While it was not as amazing as the quality of the fish, it was still a solid preparation. Also, the serving size was huge for $5.99. The Mongollion Beef alone would fill you up, but it also come with rice, choice of soup & salad! Definitely worth checking out (for lunch at least!).
(4)Larry S.
Finally, a great place for sushi. My wife is very particular about where she will eat sushi and it was very hard for her to go in here. Finally, after turn down and turn down I just said we are going! Guess what, she LOVED it. The amount of food you get for the price is super reasonable and the freshness of everything was superb. I walked out of there so full that I told my wife, "I'm good for a while!"...lol. We spend $57 including tip and probably could have spent a little less and been more than satisfied. The one and only thing that we really didn't care for was the soft shell crab app. It was nothing more than a soft shell crab breaded and deep fried, but it was very fishy. Anyway, this place was a great find and the best part was my wife saying, "We can go back."
(5)Joel H.
Loove this place. Beer is always really cold and the sushi is great!!! Oh, the beer is buy one second one is. 99 cents.
(5)Derek M.
The service seems to always be sluggish around dinner time, ordered 3 rolls and didn't get my first roll until 45 minutes later. Looks like they only use one sushi maker at its busiest time, their staff looks very annoyed at any request, but dammit the price is great and the servings are more that proportionate.
(3)Robyn W.
We tried this as I got a brochure in the mail. The sushi is awesome. We have tried the California roll, the shrimp tempura roll, the sun devil chicken (spicy but delish) and my son had the kids chow mein. My son LOVED the rolls and his noodles. I loved everything and so did my husband. You can't beat the prices. The only drawback was the air was broken. So it was pretty warm.
(4)Kristin H.
I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place before! We eat here at least once a week - sometimes twice. Staff is incredibly friendly. Fast delivery...where else can you have sushi delivered??? The sushi rolls are huge and inexpensive compared to Kona Grill and those alike. We love this place! .99 beer, $7 Las Vegas rolls...can you beat that? Love!!!
(5)Troy J.
Walked in the front door and it smelled so fishy my wife and I left. It was a Friday night and no one was there except one couple, I wasn't impressed. The reviews indicated great sushi but we couldn't get past the fishy smell and the lack of people. It's also very stark inside with no atmosphere. Not really sure about the food but not my cup of tea. Hope this helps someone else make a decision it seems like the other reviews are plants.
(1)Olga A.
I like this place, may be not so beautiful inside, but food is really fresh and good. Normal prices like everywhere.
(4)Jamie M.
This is my go to for Asian cuisine in Ahwatukee. The service is very quick and friendly and the food is delicious. The beer special is buy 1 and get the second for a $1. My favorite is the Mongolian beef great taste with a little heat. I highly recommend Pacific Gardens.
(4)Kennelle C.
Quite possibly the worst Chinese food experience I've had in my 10 years in the valley. Not only did they show up one hour and 30 minutes after their 45 minute guarantee, when I called the person told me that he "couldn't be responsible for what happens on the road". To top it all off when the driver got here, he barely spoke English and was clearly not comfortable with driving around the valley... Honestly I feel sorry for him... They shouldn't do that to who was clearly their relative. Burger King here I come...
(1)Angela C.
Prices getting more reasonable and that's a good thing! Saki bomber used to be $11 each. Now you can get one and a $.99 extra beer. The saki is large so sharing is reasonable! Sushi is also more reasonable than before and the fish is better quality than other sushi restaurants in the area. We also tried their soup last night. Definitely worth going back for.
(4)Yvonne S.
Amazing sushi that is affordable and great service, too! Friendly staff and happy hour specials last all day!!! Does not close in the middle of the day like some sushi restaurants! Buy one get one for $.99 beers all day! So many good things to say about this place, I highly recommend it! :)
(5)Jennifer K.
Not super fancy but was totally available on a Friday night when the place down the street with a 45 minute wait and people were smoking outside if its door. Service was pleasant, too. Norway roll was awesome!
(4)Brian L.
Slowest service I've had in a long time and the sushi wasn't anything special. It was over 30 minutes from the time we sat down until the first of 3 rolls showed up at our table...with only 8 total customers in the whole place. Their prices aren't horrible but they're not worth the wait when there are a half dozen better sushi options within a few miles of here.
(1)Kate B.
This place recently opened near my friend's house, so we decided to try it for dinner. I was really surprised by the quality of the food. We started with the miso soup and spring rolls. The miso was very flavorful and had lots of bits of tofu, onion and seaweed in it. The spring rolls were fine -- I liked that they weren't super greasy. We ordered two rolls (spider and shimp tempura). Both were well rolled and didn't fall apart when you picked them up. The chef also sent out a third roll (I think it was spicy tuna draped in salmon). In my opinion, it was actually the best of the three rolls. I had a chirashi bowl, which was awesome! Tons of variety, including shrimp, crab, tamago, tuna, salmon, yellowtail. Every sashimi was fresh, sliced properly, and the dish was VERY reasonably priced. My friend had the katsu chicken, which was good. Overall, we were both impressed, and will definitely go back. The staff was friendly and attentive. The beer menu was limited and mostly bottled, which is really my only complaint.
(4)Nathan M.
Hands down, best sushi and Asian food I've ever had and I'm obsessed with sushi! The prices are unbeatable for the quality.
(5)Chi H.
Came here twice during our stay out in Phoenix. Food and service was great. Lunch specials were a great deal and lots of food! Hubby had Mongolian Beef dish and he absolutely loved it. Would come eat here again when I come out next time.
(5)Krista M.
I'm very particular about my sushi. I went to Hama sushi in downtown LA and it ruined my choices here in AZ. Until I came here, this place is amazing. On point!!! I highly recommend this spot.
(5)chanel l.
First arrived asked to have miso soup and waiter completely forgot my order. The waitresses are very stand offish and have poor customer service. They handed me my food with no silverware or napkins. Never checked on me to see if things were fixed. Just horrible would not ever come back
(1)Kendi L.
Great clean atmosphere and the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The beer special was nice too buy one and get the second for 99 cents all the time. The had a great San Tan beer on tap too. I had the chicken katsu was was amazing and had the best flavor!!!! I also had a noodle bowl that had a lot of noodles and fresh vegetables. My husband asked the bartender for the freshest sushi and it was delicious and only $9. We will definitely be back. I highly recommend this place and the prices are out of this world.
(5)Doubleo X.
The service may not be super attentive, but the prices are terrific, the happy hour is awesome, & the staff is friendly, if a bit lackadaisical. Definitely never a bad experience, & the beer choices are very fine!
(4)Juna M.
This was just what I had in mind when I was craving some Asian food for dinner. It was a very pleasant causal atmosphere and my chicken pad Thai was delicious. There were definitely no complaints from my boyfriend and I when we heard that they have buy any beer and the second is .99!
(4)Link P.
Have been there for lunch 3 times. I'm not big on sushi, but the curry Chicken, mongolian beef and shrimp were all good. The service was a little below average, atmosphere was allright. A decent value - have not been there for dinner. Nonetheless, everything you would expect for lunch
(4)Sean G.
Awesome food and great service. All you can eat sushi for under $30..Need I say more.
(5)Kelli H.
Food is amazing, atmosphere is fun but relaxed, prices are pretty good definitely making this a regular spot!
(5)Janetth I.
Ordered the sun devil chicken which was recommended, the chicken came in and it was cold, I was surprised because the place is nearly half empty!!! But also order the caterpillar roll which was alright and some recommended roll but both were a complete disappointment. I'm not coming back
(1)K S.
Had PG for the first time via to-go. The staff was friendly, everything was fresh and tasty. Terrific local restaurant with great selection and prices.
(5)Peter O.
Went for dinner with a group of friends celebrating a couple of birthdays. Great food and service!
(5)Eliana V.
I came here for lunch with a friend one afternoon during the week and the place wasn't very busy. We were seated right away but the waitress took so long to take our order, fill our drinks and bring us our check. My 1 hour lunch ended up being 1.5 hours. The food was very disappointing. I ordered the chicken teriyaki. I figured that's such a staple dish at sushi restaurants and no one could mess it up. Boy was I wrong. The chicken was a weird texture and it's was overly seasoned. I didn't eat more than a few pieces. I just pushed it to the side and ate the brown rice. Although the waitress and other staff was nice I won't be going back.
(2)Chris L.
I decided to try a new place for sushi last afternoon and really I wish I hadn't I don't understand where all these 4-5 star review came from. I'm guessing the 99 cent draft beers are the main attraction of this place. It seems like the bar was the only thing with a crowd of people. Walking in I was confused was I supposed to seat myself or what? There didn't seem to be much organization with this place. The guy at the sushi bar took my order since I sat there, but another guy gave me my plate and utensils. They forgot to bring out the miso soup included in my meal, and when I asked about it later the bowl they brought out was lukewarm and not very tasty. It had seaweed and tofu, but no flavor and a strange consistency. The ginger included with the sushi had a strange taste to me. I eat a lot of sushi, and this ginger was the artificially pink kind (which usually means mass produced). It had a strange taste which I could only associate with cheap alcohol. I understood why some of my friends don't like ginger if this is the stuff you try your first time. The chirashi bowl I got was sort of small, but acceptable for the price. The one thing that makes me never want to come back is on the back of a piece of albacore the fish was turning GREEN... Now I've never seen anyone present a piece of fish to me that was already turning green. I can't understand how as a chef you could miss that before putting it on the plate. Then have the audacity to hide it by putting that side facing the other way. I worry about what about the other pieces that I didn't turn around (that piece was probably on the end). Even more, the guy taking away my plate didn't notice that I had otherwise finished my plate but left that single green piece there for him to see. Doesn't that seem a little strange that someone would finish their meal but leave a single untouched piece of fish on a plate separate from what it was presented on? Honestly, the sushi rice was decent and I've had worse before. Their cooked food might even be ok, but I'm afraid they aren't going to get another chance from me.
(1)Marie E.
I love the food and prices at this joint. The food is always fresh and the service is fast. To top it off, prices are so inexpensive. Even though I'm not crazy about the decor, who cares. As long as I'm fed good, fresh, and inexpensive food, it's all good! I'm happy and my pocket is happy too :-). It's definitely a 'must go' place.
(5)joe i.
Been here twice and both times were great. Had the seaweed salad, and several servings of sushi. The sushi was extremely fresh and tasted excellent. The service was prompt and the beers were cheap. I'll be returning in the future for sure!
(5)Michael T.
We were super impressed by their great service, friendly folks at the sushi bar, and the really fresh items. Definitely worth a trip to the other side of town. You won't be disappointed. Even though this is a new place, I sincerely hope they're able to keep up this level of service and quality.
(5)Vi M.
I don't know where the negative reviews are coming from, but this place is great. I am suspecting it is from the competitors. There are four other sushi places in the area, so one would think there is no need for another one, but i am really glad this place opened up. They serve delicious food, have really nice staff and very reasonable prices. I have been here numerous times, and everyone I took here loves the place. The food is that good. The vibe is different from the other two popular spots, really peaceful. They also offer Chinese dishes, the few items I tried, I liked them. I am hooked on their rolls and the raw salmon. . Their nigiri was great for the dishes I've tried. Their lunch specials are super and you have to appreciate the happy hour special. I highly recommend them. Try them, you won't be sorry.
(5)Allison L.
So im really skeptical when ordering Pad Thai. Alot of times its really dry and over cooked, but i got it from here a few nights ago and it was incredible!! the only thing that i didnt like was that there was just too much chicken and hardly any noodles, but it was still delicious! I also got the crab puffs which were also very very delicious, i lived in ahwatukee my whole life and never tried this place. Ive been missing out! I do not know what the restaurant was really like because i got take out. I WILL be back and will bring some friends as well! Thanks for another good Thai restaurant around here!
(4)Jason W.
I have been here twice with a large group of friends from work. Both times were during the lunch hour. I love that their menu has a great selection of things other than sushi so we can gather with people who do not like sushi. The sushi chef Jason (I think he is the owner) has a great personality and sets the tone in the restaurant for excellent service. I have some dietary restrictions of no dairy and no meat other than fish and eggs. They were very accommodating and even custom built a dish for me. The food quality is really good and everything was fresh. I have tried the curry shrimp(normally chicken), Pad Thai with tofu and vegetables, the California roll, and tasted about 5 other rolls. The curry shrimp was a yellow curry and was portioned perfectly. Delicious! On our most recent visit one of my friends did their sushi challenge which consists of eating a roll covered in a ghost chili sauce. It was a lot of fun and made the dining experience even more sociable.
(5)Tiffany T.
The miso soup was probably the best I've ever had! The salmon sashimi was awesome, great temp, good size slices, totally enjoyed it! ***original visit date 4/3/13***
(4)Michael H.
Once again Pacific Garden quenches my ancestral urge for raw fish. I would go as far to mention this is the best place in AZ for fresh sushi with a reasonable price. Ice cold sake!!!
(5)Ayla M.
Great lunch specials!! always get full for about $7. Only complaint is that it is .50 cents extra per roll for brown rice, and no fortune cookies :(
(4)Lian D.
All of the food i ate here was so flavorful and delicious. The spicy dishes were great. Food quality and service excellent!
(5)Tiffany E.
I am pleasantly surprised by this lil place in the strip mall by Safeway. We had miso soup to start, was great! I like that they put in tofu, green onion and seaweed, other places usually omit one. We had the tataki tuna appetizer with was delicious, seared tuna in a ponzu ginger sauce with masago and green onion with a carrot flower. Crab cream cheese wontons were good, the orange sauce was yummy. My daughter has the sweet and sour chicken kids meal, holy shiznis, it was huge for a kid! so we shared, good times., it was really good. We ordered the teriyaki chicken to share and this iron griddle with lots of veggies and chicken came out sizzling and our server poured on the teriyaki sauce. It was great presentation however, the sauce quickly liquified and sizzled away so the chicken left us wanting more. I would rather have the chicken fully glazed before it is put on the griddle, I think it would have been more flavorful that way. The chef did give us a 4 piece of the pacific roll which was really nice. I am not a fan of deep fried rolls, but I think it was pretty food. I want to say our server was so sweet, she was very attentive, quick, and just overall nice. All in all, I will say it is a great place with a lot of potential, work on the teriyaki chicken, bring down the prices a lil ( $10 for a philly roll is too much) and get some more homey feeling decor and it is a 5.
(4)Hooch D.
This place is the best, the food is awesone, gotton drunk here 3 times on their dollar beers. Beat the spicey challenge twice, put my asshole out of commision a total of almost 4 days. It was superb. I think it even burnt when I pee'd. This place is my new weekly stop. Warning do not eat spicey challenge if you have hemmoroids, ass tulip = bad
(5)April B.
Best Hot and Sour soup I've ever had!!! Great lunch specials, great rolls and dollar beers... You can't go wrong!
(5)Shonda S.
My husband ordered the drunken noodle with shrimp, and I had the chicken curry. It's a good thing that we got this take-out because I probably would have sent it back had we been in the restaurant. I ordered the curry medium hot, and it wasn't spicy at all. The whole dish lacked flavor, and the chicken was kind of rubbery. My husband had to search for shrimp in his dish, and it didn't have much flavor either. I went through the kitchen to find sauces to add to both to make the dishes palatable. The portions were big, but I threw out the leftovers (if it's not good the first time, I'm not eating it left over.) . I guess we should have gone with the sushi, as it's getting much better reviews.
(2)Todd N.
I love this place, the food, and the employees. Very friendly family atmosphere with top quality food.
(5)LINDA P.
LOVE this place. I've visited Pacific Garden several times and ordered a different entree each time. Always enjoyed my repast. Staff is friendly and dad loves the $.99 beers. Tried their Banzai Sushi Challenge .... That roll was the hottest thing I've ever tasted and I love spicy food! The Challenge is not for the faint of heart. Overall this is a local favorite of mine.
(4)Jennifer P.
Had take out: Not impressed with the sushi. Portion of the curry was large. Garlic chicken was the best thing we had.
(3)Dave C.
We have been here several times since returning from Southern California and REALLY like the feel of the restaurant, great service, reasonable prices,and flexibility menu options. I really recommend this to my friends as this is a gem. Outstanding happy hour offering.
(5)Amy M.
We have been here several times and we have always had a good experience. First, i have to say that if you get take out sushi, youre not going to like it. Sushi is only good fresh. Dont get the take out. This place is great. The atmosphere is good, the food is good, and its probably the best hot and sour soup ever. I reccomend the vegas roll. The prices are reasonable and there is a viriety of food for everyone.
(4)Matt B.
Have been here about 5 times in the last 3 weeks and consistently have awesome service and great food! The sushi is always fresh and very well presented. We LOVE the salmon and tuna preparation. It's been great! The chinese selections we've tried have been much better than the average chinese restaurants in the area... kung pao shrimp that has some kick to it (the peppers in this dish are amazing!), mongolian beef that is complex and flavorful, and spicy chicken is just great. Chicken katsu is a great choice here. And even the thai is satisfactory (although doesn't have quite the complexity of flavor as a full-thai restaurant). The staff is great: fast, friendly, and very generous. Best of all, the prices are perfect for keeping your wallet intact. Don't miss this gem
(5)Shelby G.
The best and closest sushi restaurant to me. Staff is great, and the food fresh and delicious. They have this special Sashimi Deluxe and it comes out on a boat with smoke and lights amazing!!!
(5)Yvonne T.
Probably the best sushi I've had since moving to AZ for school. Fish was super fresh. Some of the cooked entrees take a while as we were served the appetizers after the sushi. Good service and very clean restaurant.
(5)Leslie L.
I have never once been disappointed at Pacific Gardens! The service is wonderful from the owner, to the bartenders, to the servers. The fish is super fresh and presentation is always impeccable. Also, if you aren't a fan of raw fish they have plenty of traditional asian dishes with beef, chicken, or cooked seafood. For the drinkers, the sake is delicious and generously portioned! If you're in the area, or even if you aren't, this place is definitely worth trying! I don't want to spend my sushi money anywhere else.
(5)Bob A.
Been driving by ever since they started remodeling the old Abacus. Got the menu in the mail and figured they've had enough time to have their act together so my wife ordered takeout for me to pick up on the way home from work. They've opened up the Abacus layout into one large room and added a large sushi bar across from the old drinks bar. It's well lit but plain, with little decoration. Only a couple of diners there when I arrived around 6:30 but it still took several minutes of standing at the unattended front desk before anyone helped me, and then a few more to sort out I was there to pick up food. (Is this a new concept?) Portions were generous: hot & sour soup, lettuce wraps, chicken salad, orange chicken with white rice were much more than enough for two but we wanted to try several things. Everything looked fine but ... there's a reason why most points on Iron Chef are given for flavor; it should be the most important element in every dish. I will say PG was remarkably consistent: every dish was pretty much flavor-free. Not just not the flavor you might expect from other times you've had the same dish elsewhere, but pretty much no flavor at all. No seasoning, no spices, no hot, no sour, no citrus, no zing, no interest. (Oh, except for the little containers of light-brown über-wasabi dressing that came with the wraps and salad. A few seriously intense drops cleaned my sinuses, but otherwise, you guessed it: no flavor.) Plenty of leftovers remain we can try to rescue with seasoning another night. I know it's still a new place and maybe there's kinks to work out. We'll go back some time to give them a second try, but only on the principle that one data point doesn't establish a trend. If results are the same I'd much rather wait an hour at Sakana just down the street. Good luck Pacific Garden, you'll need it.
(2)Jason H.
I love sushi!! I've been to several places in the valley and this is one of my favorites. Its new and therefor not too busy yet. The price for beer is cheap and they serve probably the largest sake bombers in town. The owner is a very nice young man really shows appreciation. Its nice. My daughter and I go every week now and we enjoy letting him make special rolls for us. I haven't had too much of the food dishes there but my son loves the orange chicken. I recommend trying it out.
(5)Erica V.
Like the warmly environment and the soups.
(5)Rich C.
New gem in Ahwatukee. Recently had lunch here and the food was wonderful. My wife and I had Bonzai Noodle soup and the Seafood Noodle soups; fresh, delicious and very generous portions. The Tuna Tataki was a tasty appetizer. Prices are inexpensive, even the liquor was below the norm for the region. The staff is professional and very courteous. We will be back to explore more of the offerings again and again.
(5)DJ R.
I have been here a few times since it opened. It is just down the street from my house so I was very interested. I love the food and the staff is very friendly and helpful.
(4)Tina T.
Soup was the worst I've ever had. Had no flavor at all. It was thick and had a lot of gelatin. I ordered Mongolian beef. The dish was mostly onions & peppers. Very little beef. The small amount of beef that was there was tough. Salad was to saggy to eat. I won't be coming back.
(1)Sir Jebediah T.
I've driven past this place many times and always made a mental note to try it out. I had a sushi craving today and thought why the hell not? The good: I walked in and was impressed by the decor. It was warm and inviting and the hostess was nice. And that's where it ends. The bad: I was seated and sat there for a good five minutes before I was even approached by a server to take my drink order. 3 of them walked right past me multiple times. And there were MAYBE 4 other patrons there at the time. It was slow, so there's no excuse for that. I eventually ordered the soft shell crab for my appetizer and the Phoenix & New York rolls as my main sushi course. I specifically asked that the soft shell come BEFORE the sushi. I mean, it is an appetizer, right? But NOPE. The sushi came first. After I ate that (which tasted okay. Not bad, but it wasn't anything to phone home about), I waited awkwardly for ten more minutes until the soft shell finally came. It was very subpar, by the way. Really dry. The sauce that came with it was pretty epic, though. And to add insult to injury, I asked my server to refill my water. He did so without hesitation, although he neglected to put more ice in it. So I washed down the dry soft shell crab with lukewarm tap water. Pleasant, right? With all that being said, I don't think I'll be frequenting this place again. Which is a shame, because I had such high hopes for it.
(2)Michael O.
Remember in The Office when, in preparation for David Wallace's cocktail party, Michael Scott asked Pam to smell his breath but then Dwight volunteered and responded, "Good not great"? Well that's exactly how I feel after eating here for lunch today. Buttered calamari wasn't too bad, soft shell crab was par and the dipping sauce for it was delightful, but the main reason I came here was for the sushi Love Boat For Two for me. The Love Boat sounded awesome because it's 9 pieces of sashimi, 8 pieces of nigiri, and a Hawaii roll (8 pieces) SERVED. ON. A. BOAT. I'm on a boat! I'm on a boat! Take a good hard look at the mothafuckin boat! The price is $30.95 which isn't bad, except for two things to consider: 1. The quality & taste isn't anywhere near as good as Sakana Sushi. 2. At Sakana, you can get 12 pieces sashimi for $12.45, which is a far superior deal since the pieces are cut larger. I almost gave two stars because I was under the impression that I'd be getting dessert with the Love Boat but apparently the website is a fan of promoting LIES! Not a total dealbreaker, but consider yourself warned.
(3)Zachariha R.
This place is consistently great you get huge portions and the service is always good.
(5)Leticia R.
Found this place with a flyer a while back it was alright so never came back. Gave it another try Love it! The Arizona roll was sooo good. Tried a few more everything was great. It's a must try. First time I came I stayed in my comfort zone second time around I tried something different so worth it. Customer service was good and nice place
(5)L A.
I had looked up a sushi place on yelp that was close to me, and found Pacific Gardens on top of the list so I gave them a try. I am so very happy I did! Pleasant layout inside, courteous staff. Their prices are very reasonable and they don't skimp on portions for anything. If you order the lo mein, be prepared to take leftovers! The sushi is fresh, and presented simply. Their Caterpillar Roll is excellent. So was the salmon roll. Their sashimi slices are hearty and satisfying. The rice is cooked just right! I've also had their tempura and it was tasty and not over-breaded at all. I say if you're looking for a nice quiet sushi place that isn't all about the atmosphere, try this one. You won't find thumping music or harried waitstaff here. Just a perfect place to be.
(5)Sweet P.
Been to lunch here about 5 times and each time I am delighted with the service and food. The egg drop soup as well as the Miso soup are some of the best soups I've ever had. I am not an inexperienced Asian food eater. I know this is not San Francisco quality, but certainly some of Phoenix's best quality. The combo lunch specials are really nice and plenty to eat. Please ignore the one star negatives. They are missing the point of Pacific Gardens. It's good stuff.
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