Sake Haus

This is a great little sake and sushi place on Roosevelt Street in downtown Phoenix. It is small, but they have an awesome menu. I opted for a cocktail. I had their cucumber infused negroni. It was fine, but was the only thing that was less than perfect.

The menu items we tried were all really exceptional. The hot eggplant miso nigiri was delicious and such a surprise. I had the chef special nigiri. This was marvelous. Each one has its own special funky flavor twist. They also do sake flights. They are nice pours and great choices. If you tell them your flavor preference they really know what they are serving.

The service is fantastic, and the atmosphere is energetic. I would go back to Sake Haus in an instant. I really think it is a great place for sushi and sake. And it is also lively and fun.

Visited 3 months ago

Went for their monthly sake class. So much fun! We tried 4 sakes and got full lessons on how to taste sake, the history, the brewing process and so much more! Kim was a fantastic teacher. We stayed after and had dinner and the sushi was so good and very fresh!

Visited 5 months ago

Sake Haus is an excellent watering hole for a diverse range of sakes. Staff is super friendly and goes above and beyond to ensure a pleasant, educational experience.

Visited a month ago

I’ve been coming here since they opened and they’ve been stellar the whole time. The manager, Kim, does a great job and is really passionate about sake and quality sushi. The chefs are great and the staff are all very helpful, knowledgeable and kind. I love coming here.

The omakase choices are a good place to start if you like nigiri and if you love umami, then I recommend trying both the kelp cured whitefish and seared miso halibut from the signature nigiri. The PYT and orange blossom dishes are delicious. Their rolls are also great if not very “traditional.” Don’t come here expecting deep fried stuff, it’s very fresh fish forward on purpose.

They also do fun events regularly. The sake classes are a fantastic way to get an intro to sake and they have a seriously impressive collection for the seasoned sake lovers.

Parking is a pain here, I recommend parking further away and walking over or taking the light rail or Lyft/uber. It’s walk in only and usually has some wait on the weekend, but you can call ahead for a waitlist or you can grab a beer at pedal Haus next door or across the street at wilderness while you wait.

Visited 2 months ago

This place has such a cool vibe! the food was AMAZING as well. My boyfriend and I got the UNAGI KABAYAKI. It was so good we ordered a second round. We also got the BAD & BURI roll. If you’ve ever had agua chili verde you’ll really enjoy it. Service was excellent, our server MAC was so sweet and nice. We will definitely be coming back.

Visited 4 months ago

One of the best sushi spots I’ve ever visited! The staff is friendly, and the food is absolutely amazing. Highly recommend!

Visited 2 months ago

Impressive, good, Clean eats. The service was on point. The nigiri and sashimi are really well executed. Flavor punch with each piece. Sake selection is strong. Recommend one of the flights. SakeHaus makes for a great date spot. Can easily drop a good buck here before you realize it. Definitely making our way back for happy hour.

Visited 9 months ago

Went in very excited for sushi and a nice happy hour. Upon entering I was “warned” that no American style tempura sushi or non traditional ingredients would be used. It felt a little weird as I knew what style restaurant I had chosen.
First half of the meal was delicious! Both cocktails pictured (Silk Road and Crimes of Passion), 2 mushroom miso soups, and an order of gyoza was an amazing starter.
Sushi itself was extremely disappointing as the ONLY ones to not taste like butane were the veggie nigiri.
Once you get past the torch taste it had really good potential to have authentic Japanese flavor. The menu feels misleading as it does not specify that they “grill” and “sear” by torching the food. I would not have ordered sushi if I had known.
I let the waitress know about my disappointment and paid the full tab. $55 went to the first half and veggie nigiri- $39 for happy hour Maki and full price nigiri. Ultimately this restaurant is not somewhere I see myself going again if I’m craving traditional food.

Visited 7 months ago

Visited a month ago

Visited a month ago

The perfect sushi.

Visited a month ago

My girlfriend and I go here every month. The food is excellent and the service is even better. If you have the option ask for Adrian. She is well educated on both the food and sake menu plus she is excellent at balancing being attentive and giving you time to enjoy your meal/drink.

Visited a month ago

Sake Haus is an excellent watering hole for a diverse range of sakes. Staff is super friendly and goes above and beyond to ensure a pleasant, educational experience.

Visited a month ago

Stellar quality fish and stellar vibe. Dollar for dollar the best value in town for exceptional sushi. Big fan.

Visited a month ago

Absolutely top notch. Wish I had taken some pictures to share. Had the Gold Nigiri Omakase, it was like nothing id had before. Very well put together. The espresso martini cocktail was also delicious. Will be back.

Visited a month ago

Visited a month ago

Kim was communicative and kind when accepting my request for a party of 17 in advance. It was my son's 21st birthday and I couldn't have chosen a better location. April was patient and handled my family phenomenally. Thank you for an incredible experience. All the cuisine was absolutely delicious! 🤌🤌🤌

Visited 2 months ago

Ask for the lowest end sake they’ll tell you to hit the road.

Visited 2 months ago

DO NOT SKIP THIS PLACE

AMAZING! Literally everything here is incredible. The food tastes fresh out of the ocean. The cocktails are unique. The service and atmosphere, outstanding.

You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. You can see my partner’s review to see what we had but we pretty much went with the server's recommendations and the chef’s choice omakase.

So glad my flight was delayed making me miss my connection so I’d have to spend the night in Phoenix because I otherwise would’ve never been to this place.

Visited 2 months ago

I’ve been coming here since they opened and they’ve been stellar the whole time. The manager, Kim, does a great job and is really passionate about sake and quality sushi. The chefs are great and the staff are all very helpful, knowledgeable and kind. I love coming here.

The omakase choices are a good place to start if you like nigiri and if you love umami, then I recommend trying both the kelp cured whitefish and seared miso halibut from the signature nigiri. The PYT and orange blossom dishes are delicious. Their rolls are also great if not very “traditional.” Don’t come here expecting deep fried stuff, it’s very fresh fish forward on purpose.

They also do fun events regularly. The sake classes are a fantastic way to get an intro to sake and they have a seriously impressive collection for the seasoned sake lovers.

Parking is a pain here, I recommend parking further away and walking over or taking the light rail or Lyft/uber. It’s walk in only and usually has some wait on the weekend, but you can call ahead for a waitlist or you can grab a beer at pedal Haus next door or across the street at wilderness while you wait.

Visited 2 months ago

Don't. Drive a few mins in another direction and pay half of their prices for better grade fish. Employees are amazing, and the atmosphere is stellar.

Visited 2 months ago

One of the best sushi spots I’ve ever visited! The staff is friendly, and the food is absolutely amazing. Highly recommend!

Visited 2 months ago

Visited 2 months ago

Visited 2 months ago

Expensive. Don't come hungry, come to taste. Everything was delicious. Service was excellent. Parking was a nightmare. There is no bathroom, you have to go next door. The sake was especially delicious.

Visited 2 months ago

What we ordered:

Appetizers : coconut miso soups
And seaweed salad

Main entrees:
Tetsu omakase
Nigiri: seared scallop
Seared yellowtail
Seared toro adobo
A5 Miyazaki wagyu
Chutoro
Crispy eggplant
Mushroom salpicao

Have to update my review after 2 years of it being open or soo, used to come a lot when it first opened haven’t been in a year went in and ehh, my omakase I get I had a piece that seemed like they cut it off of the end of the fish as half of it was dry and crunchy disgusting for nigiri wtf, as well as my fatty tuna having two layers oddly ? And then another piece had discoloration on it like it was bad wtf happens to this place ? The owner doesn’t seem to frequent as much as before maybe that’s so ? Every nigiri we ordered tasted like burned meat or torch it consumed the flavor of the seafood that was labeled “seared” I get the other reviews that mentioned it before now , partner said the eggplant nigiri was surprisingly good , and the wagyu nigiri we had was good a bit chewy , there new appetizers are good tho def has changed a lot on the menu but I’m dropping this place a star over the quality as before it was better

Visited 3 months ago

Delicious sushi, delightful vibe, and wonderful service
The yellowtail was particularly tasty

Visited 3 months ago

Richard did an amazing job. Try the mitsima! A classy boba for adults. Love it.

Visited 3 months ago

Visited 3 months ago

AWESOME DECOR

Visited 3 months ago

Stumbled upon this spot while checking out Roosevelt Row. The bar manager, Richard, was amazing - top notch service and super knowledgeable. Definitely grab a seat at the bar and try the Mitama cocktail with pandan and matcha caviar - delicious! The food was incredibly flavorful as well and the fish was really fresh. Highly recommend!

Visited 3 months ago

This is a great little sake and sushi place on Roosevelt Street in downtown Phoenix. It is small, but they have an awesome menu. I opted for a cocktail. I had their cucumber infused negroni. It was fine, but was the only thing that was less than perfect.

The menu items we tried were all really exceptional. The hot eggplant miso nigiri was delicious and such a surprise. I had the chef special nigiri. This was marvelous. Each one has its own special funky flavor twist. They also do sake flights. They are nice pours and great choices. If you tell them your flavor preference they really know what they are serving.

The service is fantastic, and the atmosphere is energetic. I would go back to Sake Haus in an instant. I really think it is a great place for sushi and sake. And it is also lively and fun.

Visited 3 months ago

Visited 3 months ago

Some of the nigiri was really good. Some of the sushi was too. But a lot of it was not to my taste. And the menu was much smaller (selections) than I was used to. If you want the popular rolls (philly, Vegas, Cali, etc.) this is not the place (thats on me for not checking the menu). Also, it took our waitress a long time to come back for everything, including the bill. Then again, I didn't see one other waitress there, just her and a bunch of young helpers to help everyone. The nigiri is $5 a piece. I could eat 20 of those. Also, if you want soy sauce, you're required to try the food without it first. I personally wouldn't come here again. Just too expensive for what you get In my opinion.

Visited 4 months ago

Visited 4 months ago

Sake Haus is like Pedal Haus, but with the added bonus of sushi! The vibe is laid-back and fun, just like you’d expect. The Salmon Nigiri was fresh and delicious, and the drinks were on point. If you’re a fan of Pedal Haus and love sushi, Sake Haus is a must-try!

Visited 4 months ago

Best sushi in phoenix hands down

Visited 4 months ago

Dark and moody atmosphere, delicious sake flight

Visited 4 months ago

Amazing amazing place, but they NEED to have chocolate milk

Visited 4 months ago

This place has such a cool vibe! the food was AMAZING as well. My boyfriend and I got the UNAGI KABAYAKI. It was so good we ordered a second round. We also got the BAD & BURI roll. If you’ve ever had agua chili verde you’ll really enjoy it. Service was excellent, our server MAC was so sweet and nice. We will definitely be coming back.

Visited 4 months ago

Fun atmosphere and really lovely and tasty drinks! Perfect spot for some eats or just a quick drink.

Visited 4 months ago

Visited 4 months ago

This place was awesome. The atmosphere of the restaurant was intimate and classy. The service was awesome, our server was very helpful and kind. The food and drinks were amazing! Would go again for sure, it’s pricy but it’s worth it to try.

Visited 5 months ago

Visited 5 months ago

Visited 5 months ago

Had been wanting to check this place out since it opened.
First, this is not a traditional sushi joint. No soy sauce, wasabi, or ginger at the bar or tables. Sitting at the sushi bar? Don't expect to order sushi through the sushi chef. Gotta flag down your waiter. Ordering nigiri? Expect to get one, for the cost of what would normally be two.

What little sushi I did have, did taste pretty decent. And it did look like they put forth an effort and used quality ingredients.
I guess if you're looking for hipster vibes and a high priced menu you'll love this place.

Visited 5 months ago

Visited 5 months ago

Excellent sushi restaurant, highly recommend

Visited 5 months ago

Amazing atmosphere and food, drinks!

Visited 5 months ago

Loved the sushi, and they have Big Marble Organics Ginger Beer and Tonic water!

Visited 5 months ago

Very good sushi! Good atmosphere. Eating spaces may be a bit tight. Unique flavors compared to most other places in Phoenix. Quality ingredients and flavorful. Recommend.

Visited 5 months ago

Went for their monthly sake class. So much fun! We tried 4 sakes and got full lessons on how to taste sake, the history, the brewing process and so much more! Kim was a fantastic teacher. We stayed after and had dinner and the sushi was so good and very fresh!

Visited 5 months ago

The bathrooms are located in another building. Nothings is cooked on the menu. Parking is horrible.

Visited 5 months ago

Good – my only gripe is that they’re charging $17/roll for landlocked sushi but wasabi is extra.

Otherwise fine.

Visited 5 months ago

Visited 6 months ago

Nice vibe, great service, and most importantly the sushi was fresh and tasted phenomenal. Went during happy hour and it was a great deal too!

Visited 6 months ago

I didn’t want to even write this review.

This is my secret spot I bring people to. I don’t want it to get more busy. Plz don’t ruin my favorite spot in Phoenix.

Do I spend more money than I need to here? Yes
Is it the best Nagri I’ve ever had? Also, yes.

Find Mac & tell her you want what Caroline gets. This will not let you down.

I always stop here when downtown.

Visited 6 months ago

Visited 7 months ago

A 12oz beer was $14 and 1 roll of sushi $17 Let that sink in.

Visited 7 months ago

One of the better sushi places in PHX.

Visited 7 months ago

Great coffee!

Visited 7 months ago

Went in very excited for sushi and a nice happy hour. Upon entering I was “warned” that no American style tempura sushi or non traditional ingredients would be used. It felt a little weird as I knew what style restaurant I had chosen.
First half of the meal was delicious! Both cocktails pictured (Silk Road and Crimes of Passion), 2 mushroom miso soups, and an order of gyoza was an amazing starter.
Sushi itself was extremely disappointing as the ONLY ones to not taste like butane were the veggie nigiri.
Once you get past the torch taste it had really good potential to have authentic Japanese flavor. The menu feels misleading as it does not specify that they “grill” and “sear” by torching the food. I would not have ordered sushi if I had known.
I let the waitress know about my disappointment and paid the full tab. $55 went to the first half and veggie nigiri- $39 for happy hour Maki and full price nigiri. Ultimately this restaurant is not somewhere I see myself going again if I’m craving traditional food.

Visited 7 months ago

I’ve eaten sushi in many different cities and this is by far the BEST I’ve ever had! I know people say that, but let me tell you, your mind will be blown! The flavors in each bite are out of this world! If you live here, this will be your regular spot. If you’re just visiting, do not miss the opportunity to enjoy these sushi masters!

Visited 7 months ago

I don’t say this lightly: this is some of the best and most inventive sushi I have ever had. The Bad & Buri roll was fantastic. The gyoza they offer was perfectly fine, but the sauce poured over the top was delicious, and I found myself dipping my roll in the remaining sauce. While there, I ordered the Crimes of Passion, which was great, especially as a lover of passion fruit, though I am easily pleased. However, this creativity and deliciousness comes at a price, one that people who frequent downtown will probably not be surprised by, even with the happy hour costs.

Going during happy hour comes with its own caveats, as we arrived promptly at 4 p.m. and had no wait, but by 4:45 p.m., every table was filled. This is a good indicator, in my opinion, of just how great their food is. However, during the latter half of our meal, it was increasingly difficult to get our server’s attention. All that said, I will gladly return for an amazing roll.

Visited 7 months ago

Good food good sake but the service from the greeters can be better. Don't refuse to sit 2 at a table then sit different couples and force my date and I to sit at the bar.

Visited 7 months ago

Great atmosphere, great service and life changing experience trying the seared scallop nigri. That smoke flavor hits with that sear takes this sushi to another level. I’m coming back for all things seared.

Visited 7 months ago

Cute little spot with a great happy hour and the food is amazing. Really love their selection of sake and Japanese whisky. DeAndre, the bartender, made the experience even better!

Visited 7 months ago

Had a terrific experience here. The person behind the bar has created incredible drinks. He knows what he's doing. And the sushi...so fresh.

Visited 7 months ago

Such a hidden gem! Decided to have an early dinner here on a whim and it did not disappoint. Great atmosphere and artwork on the walls and the waitress was super attentive!

Visited 8 months ago

Found Seattle vibes in Phoenix! Great food, friendly staff, and neat place! Will go back every time I’m in Phoenix

Visited 8 months ago

Great food and great vibes! A must try!

Visited 8 months ago

This place was an experience. Their sushi has a fresh taste with an original taste. As you walk into the place, you feel in what I would think a Japanese Sushi restaurant with a hint of punk. The atmosphere is relaxing... the decor is definitely refreshing. Their menu is all sushi, none of that fried stuff all fresh fish. Short and to the point. I ordered their eggplant nigiri, one piece. Just perfection, the sauce and the vegetable well balanced. Next came the seaweed salad, it was a salad topped with seaweed and cucumber pickled in rice vinegar. Delicious. Last but not least, the sushi, the seared top gave an experience for the senses the smoky smell, citrus sauce, and the spicy yet no ovelmig fusion of the roll was absolutely enjoyable. Now my husband did not have as good experience as I did, but then again he does enjoy the typical shrimp tempura, while I can do without. Thank you for a delectable experience, I will be back for more soon.

Visited 8 months ago

Visited 8 months ago

Visited 8 months ago

Servers are always amazing! Cool spot, perfect for a date or casual hangout.

Visited 9 months ago

Impressive, good, Clean eats. The service was on point. The nigiri and sashimi are really well executed. Flavor punch with each piece. Sake selection is strong. Recommend one of the flights. SakeHaus makes for a great date spot. Can easily drop a good buck here before you realize it. Definitely making our way back for happy hour.

Visited 9 months ago

Devin is the best!!!

Visited 9 months ago

Favorite sushi in Phoenix

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

The food, cocktails, and sake were so great!!! I was flying solo and sat at the bar. The bartender was amazing and gave me the best recommendations. Would definitely come back if I lived in PHX.

Visited 9 months ago

Amazing

Visited 9 months ago

This place is amazing. The vibe and decor are so cool and chill. Sat at the bar and had excellent service. The food was outstanding! Can’t wait to go back!

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

Some very inventive nigiri and rolls. The quality of the food feels outstanding but the servers don't know their stuff and the prices are exorbitant. I've been back a few times hoping to find a happy hour or something that makes it worthwhile, but it's just crazy to spend $100 on 10 pieces of nigiri and a glass of shochu

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 10 months ago

Our favorite sushi in the country, hands down. Each item is perfection and don't you dare put soy sauce on it before tasting it - I promise it is not needed. The seared scallop and wagyu nigiri are must haves. And the service and vibe here are spot on. Fabulous sake. Our favorite spot in Phoenix. Don't miss the amazing Vintage Sugar boutique around the corner either and you'll have the perfect day.

Visited 10 months ago

i wanted to lick my plate

Visited 10 months ago

This is the BEST and I mean THE BEST FRESH Sushi I have had Ever in my life!!! Head chef JOE and his staff are AMAZING! If you want a cool, relaxed, refreshing, night out, this is the place to be! Food is filling, drinks hit the palate, and the flavor of the sauces, and seasonings, and fresh, fresh, fresh, fish! Everything on the menu is ABSOLUTELY PHENOMINAL!

Visited 10 months ago

Turns out this is a pretty high-end type of restaurant. We went for a date there because it was the only sushi place open at that late hour. They didn't accept cash, which doesn't make any sense. The food was presented as high-end cuisine but did not seem particularly complex to me. I ended up getting a wicked bad overnight stomach ache, but that could just be from eating too much raw fish. Everything else was just fine but probably not worth the second trip.

Visited 10 months ago

Visited 10 months ago

Pricey place but super cool vibe & a lot of sake options! The staff were very knowledgeable & friendly also.

Visited 10 months ago

Bestes Sushi, das wir je gegessen haben (und wir vergleichen mit Schweizer Standards!). Toller Inhaber und super Service. Das Sushi sollte ohne Sojasauce gegessen werden, weil es an sich so schmackhaft ist!
Weil unsere Karte nicht funktionierte und eigentlich nicht mit Cash bezahlt werden konnte, hat der Inhaber ganz unkompliziert mit seiner Karte bezahlt und wir haben ihm Cash geben können (zusätzlich ein ordentliches Trinkgeld, er hatte es verdient).

Kann diesen Ort echt empfehlen.

Visited 10 months ago

Their fish is super fresh, I recommend the Nigiri Kin. All of their cocktails are top tier and the staffs is super friendly.

Visited a year ago

The best sushi in Phoenix hands down! This is our favorite date spot in Arizona.

We've been coming for almost two years and the consistency is impressive.

Highly recommend!

Visited a year ago

It really surprised me, great atmosphere nice people, great service and the food... GREAT!!!
We had the "Seared Scallops" 🥲, Bad & Buri, Ryujin 🥲, Mushrooms Miso Soup 🥲 and a couple of drinks.
Next time in Phoenix I am coming back for sure.

Visited a year ago

Delicious food, great customer service, very cozy atmodphere.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Very good Omakase. One of the freshest sushi I had. The price is also very good.

Visited a year ago

Sake Haus provides an excellent atmosphere, and an array of options for any individual! The staff is friendly, personable, and maintains a standard that that keeps me coming back. Great spot, great food, great experience. 10/10 would recommend!

Visited a year ago

The attention is horrible 🤮🤮🤮, none of the images you see here have it, the menu changed and nothing published exists…!

Visited a year ago

Beautiful place to dine in, 10 out 10 recommend !

Visited a year ago

This is hands down the best sushi I have ever eaten. The sake selection is amazing. Can't wait to come back.

Visited a year ago

This place was okay. Let's start positives, the atmosphere is nice, dimly lit with beautiful art on the walls. The drinks (lychee margarita and crimes of passion) were delicious! Highly recommend the drinks. Now for the negatives, the sushi fish was high quality however the hard sushi rice is what killed it for me. The menu is mainly sushi so it was disappointing considering their prices.

Visited a year ago

I was actually incredibly excited to visit this place, and was severely extremely disappointed. From the moment me, and my friend arrived, the host, standing outside, was very awkward, and gave me a really disgusting look when I asked if they had a table for 2.

I went at 4pm on a Wednesday. I got the feeling of racism without a word being said.

The server went to the menu way too fast. They take the time to explain things to you, but you have absolutely no time to digest everything that they’re saying from the specials to the signature dishes.

The entire process felt rushed and rehearsed. To top it off I look 40 years old and I was still carded for a cocktail.

Maybe I caught them on an off day or maybe you just have to be Caucasian to eat here but I did not like it one way or the other .

Visited a year ago

OMG! Just when i thought i had the finest sushi in Asia i discovered this tiny sushi bar/restaurant in downtown Phoenix. Discover for yourself!

Visited a year ago

The minutes to midnight is a lovely take on an espresso martini. The miso soup had a lovely umami flavor and enoki mushrooms, wasn’t too salty and tasted delicious. The chili edamame are the best I’ve ever had, slightly sweet with a not so subtle kick and a smoky finish. The tuna two way roll is smooth with a tuna fillet on top that perfectly complements the spicy tuna inside the roll. You can taste the cucumber and the cilantro, with the avocado supplying a wonderful texture. The Ronin roll was fabulous, smoky eel on top with a crunchy candy like crunch from the charred teriyaki crust but not too sweet. Service was impeccable, I had barely noticed the plate was empty, and they were already coming by to subtlely sweep it out of sight. Phenomenal drinks, amazing service, one of a kind food. I hope they can keep up what they’ve created. So many places around Phoenix have snobby servers and have nowhere near the same quality of food that this place has. The service staff was so kind and welcoming.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Great service, great ambiance, food was good. I highly recommend the waygu fat gyoza.

My one gripe- Some of the rolls and nigiri come with a light torch over the top of the roll I wasn’t fond of. Gave off a strong butane taste to an otherwise delicious cut of sushi grade seafood. To the Chefs- This is caused by the torch either on too low, or flame too close to the meat. I hope adjustments are made, because otherwise everything was spectacular!

Visited a year ago

Good service and good food. Excellent atmosphere. Good happy hour price is a bonus.

Visited a year ago

I did the Sake educational class and really enjoyed it! I was taken aback by everything I consumed! The entire experience was a 10/10 would recommend for friends, solo, dates, and family! I thought the food was absolutely delicious! The vibe was there and the service was top tier!

Visited a year ago

This place is amazing. Will most likely frequent this place.

Visited a year ago

Awesome, cozy spot. Incredible sushi, huge selection of sake, impeccable atmosphere. Tokyo punk aesthetic with excellent servers. Food was brought out quickly and was SO GOOD! Will definitely be returning!

Also, it was awesome to find a spot with sushi that doesn't have a ton of shellfish, as I've got an allergy :)

Visited a year ago

Torched. Salmon. Nigiri. 🍣🔥

Visited a year ago

很精緻也很好吃，只是價格稍高了一點

Visited a year ago

Went to Sake Haus for Happy Hour. The service was excellent, very attentive and informative. They had a nice selection of food and drinks discounted for Happy Hour. The restaurant is a bit small and restrooms are next door at the Pedal House Brewery.

Visited a year ago

Fun atmosphere. Amazing sushi with happy hour prices was a bonus! Service was a little spotty.

Visited a year ago

Me and my husband were visiting Phoenix and we went there on a Sunday at 9 pm (place closes at 10 pm). The hostess told me they had no seats available, although we could see a few vacant seats. She told me it would take 10-15 min and she put my name on the waitlist. We were waiting outside in a cold of 40F and the message never came. Around 10 pm there most of the food places were closing and we ran out of options to eat. COMPLETELY UNPROFESSIONAL. We could see the staff was overwhelmed, but in this case just say that you cannot receive anyone else. Don’t let them waiting indefinitely, that is completely irresponsible.

Long story short, we went to Palma just around the corner that made an exception for us because the kitchen was about to close, and treated us wonderfully. I recommend them instead.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

The food here is shockingly good — they could charge 3X and it’d be worth it. But they don’t charge that much because this place is just dope — service is great, vibes a+

Visited a year ago

Delicious sushi; already dressed, the best way to eat sushi!

Visited a year ago

Delicious food! You won’t regret spending your money here! Happy customer 😋

Visited a year ago

We went on a Saturday and they had an additional restaurant that was cooking grilled chicken skewers was the highlight of the night. As for the sushi it was good but as others have mentioned you feel like you are over paying for what you get. If they didn’t have the other place grilling the chicken the food would be 3 stars.

Visited a year ago

Great experience. Nagiri expertly and meticulously prepared. Flavors plentiful with incredible texture. 10 min walk from Hyatt where we were staying. No matter where you are in Phoenix this is a sushi bar worth checking out. Thank you Kim!

Visited a year ago

I did a sake tasting that gave so much information that I can’t wait to attend another

Visited a year ago

Crab roll tastes like a warm tuna fish sandwich. Portions were anemic and twice as expensive as what you can get at other sushi places. No soy sauce, wasabi, or ginger. Had to stop by Taco Bell on the way home to complete our terrible night of food. (TB was actually worse).

The only good thing we had was the spicy tuna roll.

Visited a year ago

Amazing food ok service.

Visited a year ago

Great sushi spot in DT Phoenix! Their rolls are so unique and flavorful. We enjoyed the Bad & Buri, the Shogun, the Ryujin, and the Kyuubi. We would recommend them all! The seared scallop nigiri was also really tasty. Service was really friendly & helpful too. My only suggestions are to have printed menus available upon request & there were no desserts on the menu either to celebrate a birthday with.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Loved this place. It feels and tastes so authentic. Their sushi taste amazing, you really don't need soy sauce, it is absolutely delicious, and their wagyu gyoza was out of this world l. I 100% recommend this place.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

The waitress was super awesome and the whole restaurant had a great vibe . I just personally didn't like the saki and the sushi was decent but everything is way over priced. The staff is great though.

Visited a year ago

Hands down some of the best sushi i’ve ever eaten, first off want to say, i’m a pretty picky eater, coming from someone who can’t stand certain textures, the quality of the fish is unmatched. the attention to detail from the chef did not go unnoticed. after reading some of the 1 star reviews, i can confidently say that all of those people have never had anything else other that fast food and gas station sushi. again i am very impressed, i see myself becoming a regular.

Visited a year ago

The best sushi in Phoenix and you’ll pay a pretty penny for it but it’s worth it. Love the wagyu nigiri, flame seared salmon nigiri, and all the cocktails.

Visited a year ago

The entire experience was amazing. The seared scallops and the seared yellow tail where my absolute favorite

Visited a year ago

My favorite sushi spot. Everyone has to try it!

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This place is awesome. Wonderful service, very attentive and professional. The atmosphere is very cozy and successfully drowns out the desert around you with the beautiful island culture vibes.

With that said, the best is for last: The food. At first, we were concerned about the lack of soy sauce, but I'd recommend you trust the chef on this one.

A particular highlight was the Kyuubi Maki roll with the half seared half raw salmon with yuzu combining into an elevated version of sushi I have rarely found.

To patrons: Yes, it's pricy. Save up and visit once. It's totally worth it; specially if you want to impress someone ;)

To owner/chef: keep doing your thing and trust yourselves.

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Fantastic little gem found in downtown. Wonderful sushi and sake. Will be back for many times to come.

Visited a year ago

非常新鲜的三文鱼，味道很好👍

Visited a year ago

Food was so good it should be considered art! Best salmon nigiri I’ve ever had; the Kobe beef in the rice bowl literally melted in your mouth (and had a great citrusy afterbite that came out of nowhere) and the rolls were not only delicious but creative and the cuts of tuna were superb quality. Shout out to our server Miley for pointing us in the right direction down the menu and taking great care of us too! Will absolutely be back

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Went there a week ago. The service was great. The menu was limited and food I ordered was okay. Nothing special. One thing I didn’t like is when I asked for wassabi, I didn’t know the wassabi was additional charge. I think this is the first sushi place was charging wassabi. Even high end sushi restaurants wasnt charging wassabi. I’m pretty sure it wasn’t real wassabi either. Wouldn’t recommended at all. It was okay trying for the first time.

Visited a year ago

Went here 2 nights in a row on my visit to PHX. Sake and sushi were both amazing here. Staff was friendly and attentive.

Visited a year ago

Tucked away off of Roosevelt, step into a taste of Japan. Great Nigiri, great Sashimi, and amazing Sake.

Visited a year ago

First time here. Got seated inside. After ordering, hostess came and said she forgot she had a big table and wanted my friend and I to move. How is that our fault? So we asked if we had to move, could we move outside since it was super cold inside. She said “she would work on it.” We moved tables inside and waited to be moved outside. Hostess came back and said, “Are you sure you want to go outside it’s hot and I don’t want you to get too hot.” Obviously this made us feel uncomfortable. We already asked to go outside because we expressed we were cold. We were moved after sitting and ordering food. This was such. Terrible experience.

Food was so over priced and didn’t taste like anything special. $13 for for a small bite of Wagyu? Don’t waste your time.

Visited a year ago

This place is amazing! We’ve been looking for a good sushi spot and they’ve got great sashimi and a few interesting rolls. Their happy hour is fabulous too.

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Visited a year ago

This place is the definition of good vibes! The only thing one can hope for after a 13-hour work day followed by after-work happy hour plans is that there are zero speed bumps- Sake Haus delivered! Every member of staff wore a contagious smile and met every request with unburdened delight. I will return and spread the word, try stopping me!

Visited a year ago

Food was great however, one of the servers assumed that our ID was fake, called the cops on us and held us up for 20 minutes after we payed our bill. Wasted our time and the cops time. Didn’t give us any compensation for the waste of our time and made us miss out for the rest of our plans.

Visited a year ago

THE BEST SUSHI I HAVE EVER HAD!!! YOU NEED TO GO, GO NOW, DO IT, GO!

Visited a year ago

The food and service were excellent. Donovan was extremely helpful in making selections and even added extra wasabi for me!

Visited a year ago

The sushi is good, but not worth the price they're asking for it. The markup on drinks is also pretty ridiculous. The room gets very loud in the evening.

Visited a year ago

Great vibes when you come into this place and they make a damn fine cocktail. The bathroom is shared with the Pedal Haus so be prepared to walk a bit. They don't believe in drowning your sushi in wasabi and soy sauce so I appreciated that. However, the sushi wasn't that great or enough to fill you up for what you're paying. Nice addition to downtown Phoenix though.

Visited a year ago

Our waitress was not the most polite, but everyone else was.

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

The food was amazing! Quite literally some of the freshest, tastiest, and well curated rolls and sashimi I have ever had here in Phoenix. The quality is comparable to some of the highly rated omakase Michelin star restaurants in LA. Also… try the Wagyu roll you will not be disappointed. I paid $145 for two people but I happened to have ordered a lot of rolls and sashimi and we had alcohol also. 1000% worth it. I recommend the gold omakase (every single thing on the plate was incredible). PYT was amazing as well!

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Great sushi, atmosphere and attentive staff. I really enjoyed the authentic side.

Visited 2 years ago

This place was amazing! I went in for my birthday tonight and every dish was absolutely delicious. The seared scallop nigiri was my favorite. Thanks for an amazing dinner!

Visited 2 years ago

Wow great place. Fun atmosphere. Food was great. Pricey but worth it. I've always had traditional nigiri, but they have specialty nigiri here with some extra flavors and some light grilling.

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Great place!
The hostess, server, and food runners were all wonderful. They were friendly, attentive and knowledgeable.

The sushi 🍣 was delicious and the sake was paired nicely with them!

Thank you!

Visited 2 years ago

The food will make you speechless... it's so unbelievably good.

Visited 2 years ago

I loved the experience I had here last night. Our server Maile was the best. She chose our dishes based on what we liked and everything was oh so yummy. She was very sweet and kind. A perfect dinner experience.

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This place has a really cool vibe we didn’t have food only drinks but the sushi did look really good. Cocktails were great and unique.

Visited 2 years ago

Food was garbage and overpriced for the quality of the food your honestly paying for ambiance and even then not the greatest place ever if your looking for sushi in the area I'd rather recommend Harumi Sushi & Sake just down the street.
Update no later than 20 minutes after eating I left restaurant I also left my guts on the sidewalk.

Visited 2 years ago

Jam up joint… came on a recommendation from another venue and it lived up to expectations! Isela was my server and she was very attentive and didnt over sell or under sell the menu. I will be back!

Visited 2 years ago

My GF and I went here on a first friday and the food was exceptional. We looked forward, for a month, to going back next time we were both in town. The food was still good, the reason not 1 star, but the waitress was horrible. Just an awful experience. She was rude from the very beginning of the first interaction and we were ignored completely, I had to track her down, she didn't look our way. Food was great, but she absolutely ruined the first date night we had together in a month.

Visited 2 years ago

Best nigiri I've ever had! Better than Cali or anywhere else in AZ! Love the traditional Japanese atmosphere.

Visited 2 years ago

Great food and pricey. A couple affordable options would help keep people coming back.

Visited 2 years ago

Great service and cozy atmosphere. It's not like regular sushi houses. They don't do anything fried. The sashimi was amazing. I'll go again.

Visited 2 years ago

TLDR: Best Happy Hour in PHX. Half off sake bombs, apps and maki rolls!

Vibe: 5/5. Located just north of downtown Phoenix, Sakehaus occupies the lower level of the Pedal Haus brewery. When you step inside, it gives off a modern izakaya vibe that is very inviting. The interior is broken up into 2 sections, the front being where the sushi bar is located and the back being more of a high table dining room. The back has larger communal style tables which is perfect for larger groups. During our visit, we had a party of 6 which easily fit at one of the back room tables. One oddity worth mentioning is that there are no bathrooms located inside Sake Haus. You will need to go outside to Pedal Haus brewing (located behind and above Sake Haus) in order to use the restrooms.

Service: 5/5. The wait staff was excellent from start to finish! We arrived at Sake Haus right when they opened at 4pm for their infamous happy hour and the staff was quick to get us seated and the first round of drinks. We ordered several rolls to share and they were all brought out relatively at the same time which was perfect. Overall, nothing to complain about here!

Food: 5/5. Sake Haus has a great menu that appeals to both classic sushi lovers and those that are looking for a modern take. As mentioned above, my group of 6 came for their infamous happy hour which includes half off maki rolls, appetizers and sake bombs. This is a fantastic deal and caters perfectly to the after work crowd. We opted to order every maki roll on their menu to share as well as every appetizer and we were blown away by the quality. The roll combinations were nicely thought out and generous in size. The sake bombs are also an amazing deal, as each sake bomb order is a 22oz Sapporo and a whole 10oz sake container! We each ordered one, so this was more than enough for our visit! Overall, if you are in the neighborhood looking for a chill place to unwind after work, Sake Haus will definitely fit the bill!

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Visited 2 years ago

Good was overpriced and lacked flavor. Service was horrible. Took almost an hour just to get served even though the place was empty

Visited 2 years ago

Grate place to enjoy with family

Visited 2 years ago

Sake Haus sushi is top notch, amazing flavor and balance all the way through. I had an old fashioned and for food I had the Shogun Roll and Ryujin roll and then moved on to the nigiri; seared yellowfin, seared salmon, and kelp infused whitefish. Everything was excellent, this has been my favorite sushi in the valley so far!

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This place is such a vibe. The quality of fish is so good. The drinks are great as well. Must try!

Visited 2 years ago

Great find. This place was an absolute gem. If you are looking for a finer sushi experience these guys won't disappoint. Ask for Adam. This sushi chef knows his stuff and will guide you to the freshest catch of the day. Superb... like I experienced in Japan.

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Visited 2 years ago

First time at Sake Haus and it did not disappoint! Isela was our server and she gave us great recommendations and broke down the menu for us in a way that was easy to understand. We enjoyed everything we ordered, and will definitely be returning for more happy hour. Thank you to the bartender for the Sake recommendations!

Visited 2 years ago

Very good chef centric sushi that is presented well and tastes the part. Well balanced dishes with the proper amount of acid to fat ratios. Had several of the specialty nigiri and the wagyu dumplings are just amazing. Everything was fresh, tasty and the atmosphere was great as well. They have a sushi bar or tables. I would highly recommend if you want high quality chef prepared sushi.

Visited 2 years ago

First experience was horrible & never going back. Walked up and the “hostess” was on the phone but completely turned her back to us without any acknowledgment. But when we started to walk further inside she then chased us to seat us. We requested outside- its a nice night. So why did it take over 15 minutes- no server, noone acknowledged us, brought out waters- nothing. So I got back up and tell the host we still dont have a server. One comes out a few minutes later and takes our order right away- 2 rolls. Fast forward another 15 minutes and my roll comes out- Hana roll. But we still had 1 roll coming so we sit and wait. Why did it take another 10 minutes, so we stopped the server and he said it should be coming out multiple times. Another 10 - he told us to give him 5 more minutes. After 10 more minutes of waiting still nothing. We cancel the roll with the host then we ask for the bill to leave. And since I ate it i paid for my roll but honestly the manager should’ve comped that off as well. Just ridiculous. Entire experience was bad- I understand handmade and we were fine overall waiting for our food but why not send it together? Why not start with the one that takes the longest first to get it out of the way? Now, Still hungry practically starving at this point I am heading to In n Out.

Visited 2 years ago

Fresh sushi! Had know clue they specialize in cold sakes but the suggestion where great. Besides the many fresh options, they’ve also got a tasty wagyu roll.

Visited 2 years ago

Service and food was amazing! I cant wait to go back and try a different roll.

Visited 2 years ago

This was such a cool spot with a good vibe downtown. However, they don’t serve an extensive menu and although their sushi tastes wonderful and is super fresh, they price it accordingly. Serving sizes are small so you’d have to order appetizers or specials and numerous rolls to fill up which means you could EASILY spend close to $100/person (with a drink or two added in as well) to eat here. Additionally, the seating is limited and a bit uncomfortable; there’s bench seating along one wall that is small in width and super hard. They also offer bar stools that aren’t terribly comfortable either. The service was great though and the Chefs presented wonderful dishes. I’d recommend stopping here if you just want a little snack before hitting downtown.

Visited 2 years ago

The service was great, Donovan was super attentive and on top of it! We sat outside and it was nice, I really enjoy people watching so the location is perfect. A lot of people walking around and a very fun area. The food was really fresh and delicious!

I got the Ryujin and Kyuubi roll. Both were very delicious and each one was very different from each other but tasty!

Visited 2 years ago

This place will change how you feel about sushi and sake. The atmosphere, service, food, and drinks are all on another level. I usually wouldn't order anything but tuna at other sushi places but this one, anything you order tastes exceptional and takes your taste buds for a ride. Their sake is also epic! 10 out of 10, highly recommend, and will eat at again and again.

Visited 2 years ago

The food was delicious but the portions are comically small for the price. $80+ and if felt like we only ate appetizers. That being said, everything was prepared well and the flavors were spot on. I’d recommend sticking to the rolls.

Visited 2 years ago

Best roll I’ve ever had. Sick vibes

Visited 2 years ago

Was craving sushi and found Sake Haus. I got a roll with aguachile and it was sooo good. And then I got the whitefish one piece and it just melted in my mouth. So good. We sat at the bar and our bartender was so nice and friendly. My friend is gluten free and our bartender went above and beyond to make sure the kitchen knew to make super sure not to accidentally use contaminates. She was awesome. Waited approximately 30 mins on a Friday night which wasn’t that bad at all. Will definitely come back next time I’m in Phoenix.

Visited 2 years ago

Some of the best sushi I have ever had!

My friends and I went on a trip to Phoenix for a week, wanting to try as much of the local food and experiences as we could, and the food here was so amazing we came twice on our trip. The food was absolutely amazing, coming with its own sauces custom to each order. The staff was extremely friendly and polite. The atmosphere and decor was also very interesting and fun.

My only regret is that I live too far away to come back.

Visited 2 years ago

This place rocks me to my core. Exquisitely crafted, sushi. Amazing selection of Japanese whiskey and sake in the heart of Roro. Happy hour deals take the sting out of the bill, but STAY, STAY because it's all worth it!

Visited 2 years ago

Pros:
-Very good Unagi Nogiri
-Good nori sake
-Polite service
-Involved management
-Very good Wasabi and ginger
-Wagyu bulgogi (special)

Cons:
- "Hip crowd" + no parking.
- No miso :(
- Cash not accepted
- Strict (less convenient hours)

Tip:
Sitting at the empty sushi bar. I guess all the hip cats find it intimidating and would rather sit shoulder to shoulder at the "actual bar". Although the sushi rollers wouldn't take orders I believe I got better service there because I was right next to the server station.

Detail:
I had walked by a couple times but they were closed (only open during certain times). They were open last night so I stopped in.

The place was packed and they were "completely booked" and "no places at the bar"?! I could see the sushi counter was open so I asked to sit there. They seemed surprised.

The sushi rollers were too busy to take my order and the servers were busy but a manager checked in with me and expedited things.

Service was quick and portion/presentation was nice. As a former Sushi roller my OCD couldn't let go that the nigiri were of very different shapes but they were good, tasty portions.

Overall a very nice experience. I would go back if it was less busy and would recommend to others.

Visited 2 years ago

this place was cute but I ended up with food poisoning the next day.. would not recommend. also they don’t give you any soy sauce, wasabi, ginger, any sauces whatsoever. kind of weird for the ridiculous prices.. also service was extremely slow. took forever to get our check

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Omg omg have ever had a sushi 🍣 like a real good one if not go here, one of the best waitress, Adrian was everything she very friendly and she listen, let me tell you something it’s hard to find worker who listens ok lol but she did great.

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