Squid Ink Sushi
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9947 W. Happy Valley Rd., #109, Peoria, AZ 85383 623-561-7747 · squidinksushi.com Year Est: 2010 Exec Chef: Schuyler Estes Principal(s): Schuyler Estes Signature Dishes: Variety of sushi and rolls; specialty rolls include the Homewrecker, Buffalo Chicken, Cougar and Flying Phoenix 15
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RA Sushi Bar
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3815 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-990-9256 · rasushi.com Year Est: 1997 Exec Chef: Tai Obata Principal(s): Benihana Inc. Signature Dishes: Crunchy calamari, surf & turf, “RA”wesome, and Viva Las Vegas
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Hiro Sushi
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9393 N. 90th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-314-4215 · hirosushiphx.com Year Est: 2010 Exec Chef: Riki Nakano Principal(s): Hirofumi Nakano Signature Dishes: Nigiri, sashimi and specialty rolls, including the Diamondback roll, Sedona roll and Las Vegas roll
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Roka Akor
7299 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480-351-5213 · rokaakor.com Year Est: 2008 Exec Chef: Tyson Tellez Principal(s): JNK Concepts Signature Dishes: Prawn Tempura, Hamachi Serrano Chili Roll, Chirashi Roll, Deluxe Sashimi Platter
5795 W. Bell Rd. #1, Glendale, AZ 85308 602-942-4165 · tokyolobbysushi.com Year Est: 2004 Exec Chef: NA Principal(s): Kelvin Kim Signature Dishes: Hawaiian Roll, Volcano Roll, What the Heck Roll, Marilyn Mon-Roll LAST YEAR
Yama Sushi House
1175 W. Ray Rd., #1, Chandler, AZ 85224 480-664-6005 · yamasushihouse.com Year Est: 2016 Exec Chef: NA Principal(s): Ken Chen and Jenny Tan Signature Dishes: Chef’s specialty rolls: Green River, Phoenix, ollipop (no rice), baked lobster
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Sushiholic
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3957 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-956-2354 · sushiholicaz.com Year Est: 2013 Exec Chef: Masa Kim Principal(s): Masa Kim Signature Dishes: Tempura dinner, sushi specialty rolls and combos, miso soup, ramen
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Sushi Nakano
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4025 E. Chandler Blvd., #44, Phoenix, AZ 85044 602-603-2129 · sushinakano.com Year Est: 1997 Exec Chef: Leo Nakano Principal(s): Leo Nakano Signature Dishes: Traditional negeri and sashimi; sushi maki and specialty rolls including the Rainbow, Caterpillar, and Las Vegas rolls
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7277 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, 85251 480-970-2121 sushiroku.com Year Est: · 2008 Exec Chef: David Miles Principal(s): Lee Maen, Philip Cummins, Craig Katz
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SUSHI ROKU
114 W. Adams St., #C101, Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-258-0131 · harumisushiaz.com Year Est: 2012 Exec Chef: Young Choi Principal(s): Young Choi Signature Dishes: Oh My God Roll, Sex and the City roll, crunch mango roll, spicy sashimi salad, deep fried stuffed jalapeno
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ushi Roku has built a reputation as a pioneer in contemporary sushi, incorporating diverse, nontraditional ingredients from Latin America and Europe into its culinary works of art. Food lovers are treated to a bold and diverse menu. Signature specialties include yellowtail sashimi with ponzu and diced chilies and the katana roll with spicy tuna rolled with crispy shrimp tempura and topped with slices of tuna and yellowtail sashimi. Not feeling sushi? Sushi Roku also features grilled filet mignon, prime ribeye steak, or spicy jumbo pan-fried shrimp as options that will delight even the most discerning foodie.
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