Looking for a yummy Japanese meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Japanese spots around Phoenix, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.
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1. Sakana Sushi & Grill
First on the list is Sakana Sushi & Grill. Located at 5061 E. Elliot Road in Ahwatukee Foothills, it is the highest-rated Japanese restaurant in Phoenix, boasting four stars out of 504 reviews on Yelp.
2. Harumi Sushi
Next up is Central City's Harumi Sushi, situated at 114 W. Adams St., Suite C101. With 4.5 stars out of 1,413 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite.
3. The Clever Koi
Encanto's The Clever Koi, located at 4236 N. Central Ave., Suite 100, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the ramen shop 4.5 stars out of 1,284 reviews.
4. Koi Poke
Koi Poke, a sushi bar and Hawaiian spot in Arcadia, is another much-loved go-to, with five stars out of 151 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4280 E. Indian School, Suite 108, to see for yourself.
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