Obon, the Tucson-born ramen, sushi and cocktail spot that has been steadily creeping up the I-10, is planning a 4,250-square-foot restaurant at PV, the reimagined development on the former Paradise Valley Mall site at 4568 E. Cactus Road in north Phoenix. The team is eyeing a 2027 opening, which would drop Obon’s ramen bowls, sushi, bao and izakaya-style bar right onto the development’s park and retail spine and add another Valley location to the brand’s roster.
How the addition was reported
According to Phoenix New Times, Obon is lined up to join a growing slate of restaurants at PV, the more-than-100-acre mixed-use redevelopment replacing the old mall. WhatNow Phoenix also published the listing and noted the site address, and both outlets list the new space at 4,250 square feet.
What Obon will serve
Obon’s menu focuses on ramen, sashimi and specialty rolls, with shareable plates like bao and fried rice, along with a beverage lineup that leans into sake, soju, beer, wine and crafted cocktails, according to Obon Sushi's website. The brand highlights a lively, design-forward dining room and an izakaya-style bar setup, and currently lists Valley locations in Scottsdale and downtown Phoenix alongside its flagship Tucson address.
Who is behind the concept
Obon operates under Blueprints Restaurant Concepts, the hospitality arm of Blueprints Corp., which lists OBON among its restaurant projects and development portfolio. Blueprints positions the concept as part of a broader Arizona growth strategy.
PV’s bigger picture
PV is being overhauled by RED Development into a walkable, mixed-use district of roughly 100 acres and has recently announced a mix of national and local tenants as it phases in more retail, dining and residential space, per Axios. The redevelopment has already attracted chains and local concepts, from Whole Foods and Life Time to a long list of new restaurants, as RED builds out the project’s park and retail spine.
Timeline and next steps
Phoenix New Times reports Obon’s PV opening is set for 2027, and WhatNow Phoenix notes it has reached out to Blueprints Restaurant Concepts for comment. Construction and tenant announcements at PV have picked up over the past year, and Obon’s addition signals continued focus on sit-down dining as the site fills out.
For north Phoenix diners, Obon’s arrival will add another full-service ramen and sushi option near the PV park as the long-time mall property evolves into a new neighborhood hub. Exact opening dates and operational details are expected to roll out as construction advances and tenant build-outs get underway.
