Top Best Sushi Places & Restaurants in Maricopa

"One of the newest sushi spots to open in Phoenix, Sushi Nakano comes to you from Leo Nakano, son of Hirofumi Nakano, owner of Hiro Sushi in Scottsdale. Having grown up in the restaurant business with frequent visits to Japan to hone his sushi-making skills, Leo certainly knows his way around a sushi knife. Located in Ahwatukee, the 20-seat restaurant is small, yet inviting, and focuses more on the artistic presentation of sushi and sashimi."

"Sushi Nakano is what every neighborhood sushi joint should be. Boozy, hipster hot spots thick with fake crab and sake bombs have their place, but what’s served at most sushi restaurants in the Valley — even the charming neighborhood ones — only hints at the form while barely executing it. Leo Nakano’s unassuming Ahwatukee sushi restaurant is a grand exception."

"Like Hiro Sushi, Shimogamo cultivates a chummy atmosphere at the bar, though the environs are calmer and sleeker. Very good seafood meets very good rice, and careful knife work unlocks the beauty of some of the more esoteric options. The itamae will take his time, and that’s a good thing."

"The second item on our list of the best sushi restaurants in Phoenix is Shimogamo. For the records, Aoi Matsuri festival is never celebrated in Kyoto, Japanese communities in the US or elsewhere without eating sushi. So, if you want it in wholesale, Shimogamo won’t bulge."

"Shimogamo specializes in small plates, but it scores big points with hearty entrees like its ribeye, salmon, black snapper and Teriyaki spare ribs. Happy hour is easy to remember: every day from 5 p.m."

"A three-course dinner ($44.95) will be served 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. and offer choice of a salad or lobster bisque starter, an entrée of pan roasted teriyaki glazed turkey and a full complement of sides like Portuguese sausage stuffing, sesame carrots and truffle mashed potatoes. Select a maple brown sugar pumpkin tart or chocolate torte for dessert."

"The outdoor dining and atmosphere couldn't be better with the beautiful JW Marriott hotel grounds the exterior. Roy's offers an aloha hour most evenings featuring special appetizers and beverages. The restaurant is known for its high-end Hawaiian fusion fare in a contemporary setting."

"Sakana has been serving outstanding sushi and Japanese cuisine in the Valley since 1994. It has a simple lunch or dinner menu that features fresh fish flown in regularly from around the world. Sushi varieties come in nigiri and maki styles and a complete menu of cooked items (entrees, noodles, teriyaki, tempura, salads, soups) is available, too, many with gluten-free options."

"Sakura Sushi provides a memorable dining experience featuring authentic Japanese dishes. They serve fine Oriental cuisine with friendly staff. They accommodate the needs of their customers quickly."

"The Valley’s homegrown Mexican food staple is offering deep discounts on its best-loved menu items for takeout and delivery including the Original Chimichanga with shredded beef or chicken in a crispy flour tortilla and topped with relleno sauce, sour cream, cheese and pico de gallo. As an added benefit to the community, Macayo’s is selling hard to come by essentials like water and gatorade as well as doing food drop offs to local hospitals. Cost: $9.99, order by calling your nearest location or via DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub"

"Staying power: Woody and Victoria Johnson started the Macayo's empire with a little restaurant called Woody’s El Nido. Today, the family-owned chain has 10 branches in Arizona and two in Las Vegas. The original Central Avenue location was the talk of town when President Obama and his family paid the restaurant a surprise visit in 2009."

"Macayo’s was around 20 years before that and as part of its 75 years of legacy in the Valley, has been serving up delicious Mexican food across the Valley. These two big game buffets are meant to feed nearly an entire football team!. The Wild Card Package (serves four to six) for $42.99, includes:"

"This Italian restaurant near Phoenix comes from a storied past and carries with it the countryside inspirations that came from the early lives of the owners in a small fishing village from the “heel” of Italy. Not to mention the fact that it rocks a mean pizza, to boot!"

"From 11 a.m.-close, a three-course traditional meal ($19.99, $9.99 for ages 12 and younger) will include soup or salad, an entrée of roasted turkey and classic holiday sides and dessert of pumpkin or pecan pie."

"The crepe is taken to new heights with the strawberry shortcake crepe cake ($5.29). Fresh strawberries sit atop 15 layers of sweet crepes and whipped cream."

"Based in South Phoenix, Azukar Coffee is a friendly neighborhood café that draws locals and families who gather to enjoy locally-roasted coffee and specialty lattes featuring creative blends that make use of syrups from Cotton Country Jams in south Phoenix, such as Agave Mesquite, Caramelo Mio, and Cafe Con Leche. Other drinks on the menu include an assortment of refreshing iced teas with flavors like mango chile and Pepino fresco, and Aguas Frescas and. The drinks are paired with a small menu of light fare such as breakfast sandwiches and pan dulce, and the shop holds a bi-weekly pop-up market on Saturday mornings."

"A much-loved corner of the Valley is located in southern Tempe, at the Tempe Square Shopping Center — better known as the adobe-style strip mall home of Changing Hands Tempe, Trader Joe's, and 24 Carrots. A female-owned vegan cafe, 24 Carrots is as healthy as its name suggests. Here, you'll find a substantial selection of 100 percent vegan and gluten-free items for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and beyond."

"If you’re willing to go exploring outside of the Phoenix city limits, you should check out 24 Carrots in Tempe. They use farm-fresh ingredients to make delicious salads, wraps, and pasta dishes. Hummus plays a starring role on their menu."