Yoshi Bento
7000 E Mayo Blvd,Ste 1086, Phoenix, AZ, 85054
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Address :
7000 E Mayo Blvd,Ste 1086
Phoenix, AZ, 85054 - Phone (480) 747-8057
- Website https://yoshibento.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :10:30 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Mai han V.
The spicy pork ramen and the crunchy tofu, as recommended by yelpers, were quite delicious but my favorite was the spicy seafood udon dish. This happened to be the chef's favorite dish too. Reasonably priced, fast and friendly service! I highly recommend you give this place a try!
(5)Eugene L.
For $9, the Spicy Pork Ramen is a great lunch consideration. Food was prepared fast-- taking less than 10 minutes from scratch (we stopped by during non-lunch hours). Soup was just spicy enough by Asian standards, and though the noodle was a bit doughy it was plentiful. Half of boiled egg on top too! They also have a wide selection of Asian beers, and even soju! Ramune for the kids or for reminiscing adults. 3.5 stars. Recommended for quick bite to eat.
(4)Larry W.
It has been a while since we've had the opportunity to enjoy our favorite date night restaurant. Tonight was no less wonderful than it always is. I do not view Yoshi Bento as a restaurant in the traditional sense, but rather its like having dinner at a friends house. The owner and staff are such warm and welcoming people. Tonight I am excited to leak a little secret, my wife and I were treated to a sneak peek at a recipe that we are told will be on the new menu due to be released in October. It is a dish that is similar to the Champon Soup. The Chapon Soup is a delicious sea food and vegetable soup with a rich flavorful broth. The new soup is as of yet not named, but I can say it is a lighter version of Champon, but unique all on its own. It has a wonderful broth with shrimp, fish cake (wonderful) and a bounty of vegetables, it also has a new addition of a chili (sort of like salsa) accoutrement that has the spicy edge with a wonderful pickled like flavor. All I am willing to say is that based on a pickled seven chili mixture and some other spices. I have come to really appreciate the Kimchi that the owner makes in his restaurant. I had the opportunity to be stationed in South Korea during my time in the service. Having come from a very mid-western family I had little to no exposure to Kimchi, but found a small family owned restaurant just outside of the military base, and fell in love with its flavor, and the surprisingly rich and at the same time mildly spicy flavor. Recently as age has caught up to me I have also found the health benefits of Kimchi. Beyond all of that my wife and I now have a dish of traditional kimchi as a part of our meal. If you are looking for a friendly family oriented night out with dishes for every age and pallet, I highly recommend that this restaurant be put on the agenda. The prices are very reasonable, and quite the bargain given the volume of food you receive with your order. If you want a more grown up evening this is also the place to be, the Plum Sake Tea, or my favorite Soju, as well as a large verity of Pacific Rim and domestic beers are available libations.
(5)Irene T.
This has been pretty much a weekly lunch destination for me and my coworkers. A couple of our favorites: Crunchy tofu extra crunchy Spicy pork spring mix bowl Spicy pork ramen The owner does seasonal ramens and dishes, I recommend trying them.. we have not been disappointed yet. Great place to go for Japanese/Korean food. The flavors are very consistent.
(5)Courtney W.
Great, authentic, and fresh food! My boyfriend and I are there pretty much weekly. Everything is made fresh and the Ramen is out of this world!
(5)Amber P.
To start-the owner is such a sweet man. We went in there for the first time with our son and he was very nice and accommodating. Went in there about a week later, the man says hi and asked where our son was. They're quick to clean tables and they keep their eyes on you to get what you need while you're enjoying your food. The prices are fantastic and the food is super fresh!
(5)Sayan B.
Nothing cures the common cold/flu and fights off flu season better than a Chicken Udon noodle soup!! Thanks Jay!!
(5)Aileen B.
I've been here three times; yesterday with Mom. She had a craving for sushi bento, so I thought she could try it here while I have some ramen. I ended up ordering chicken udon, after having some wonderful udon at Waikiki's Marukame Ramen. It cost almost twice here in Scottsdale, and it made me wish I was back in Hawaii having fresh hand-rolled udon there. Yoshi's broth was tasty, with a good amount of chicken, both chunky and shredded, complete with sliced roasted chicken skin (not crispy). I wished the skin had even a hint of crispiness. There were tempura sprinkled on top, but even those were not crispy at all... Marukame spoiled me, I think. Yoshi also added an egg in the broth, so it looked like egg drop soup with chunks of chicken, sliced of chicken skin, zucchini, nori, onion, and green onion. My main concern was that the udon had a slimy texture. Not at all like the texture of the fresh hand-rolled udon noodles at Marukame. This made me think that the noodles here at Yoshi were pre-packaged. I would order the broth to be served with ramen in the future, if that option is available. Be careful to allow the bowl to cool off for about ten minutes, or you're going to burn your tongue (and in my case, my eyelid, as the hot and slimy noodle whipped across my face as I tried to prevent the noodle from burning my lips- ouch!). Mom was already eating, and I was hungry, so I couldn't wait. Silly me- I ended up with a tender, burnt tongue, but thankfully my eye was only slightly puffy. Mom enjoyed her sushi bento, priced at $12 ($11.95 to be exact). She missed the miso soup and salad that usually accompany bento boxes elsewhere. $23 for lunch that should've included miso soup, a salad, and non-slimy udon... We'll try elsewhere next time. p.s. The ramen here is just OK. I enjoyed the spicy pork more than the tofu miso soup, although both tasted good. The latter needed more pork in it, while I had issues with the miso. I had ordered it without mushrooms (and was told that corn was not a standard ingredient in it), but allowed the carrots and whatever else it came with. My order arrived with mushrooms, which I discovered after they floated to the top after having many spoonfuls of broth already, so I returned it and asked for a new one sans mushroom, but the second one arrived with corn in it! The carrots were also omitted, even though I didn't ask for the omission-- I think due to the cook/owner spying the carrots I had fished out and left on the table next to the first bowl. Needless to say, I was not happy with the second bowl, but after having some tofu and soup and then seeing the corn rise up from the bottom, I decided I'd had enough of soup for lunch. I'll need to be more specific about the omissions and to inspect the bowl for ingredients before eating next time.
(3)Desert D.
What a gem! Found this place because we had just walked out of a sushi restaurant in the same parking lot. The spicy pork Ramen was delicious! We over ordered, but everything was so good. Teriyaki chicken bowl he a perfect sweetness to it. Vegetable tempura was crisp and fresh. Dumplings were excellent. They really knew what they were doing. Our waitress was real sweet and really had a genuine interest in how we were enjoying everything. Very affordable as well and some of the best food we have had in Scottsdale... I have been managing restaurants for over 5 years and know my way around food. Check it out and try the noodles!!!
(5)Dan K.
To me this is a hidden treasure not enough people know about. I *LOVE* Yoshi Bento! Every time I stay at my resort in Scottsdale, I like to make sure I get to this small, quaint dining delight. The owner is very nice. He's great because he seems to really care to provide good service. For example he remembers how spicy I like the yakisoba with tofu dish that's my favorite (even if it's been four to six months between visits). He's also the chef. That's what I had tonight. I had forgotten how outstanding this dish in particular is. I like a lot of black pepper, and that to me is the dominant flavor in the sauce. (I could be mistaken; whatever it is, it sure tastes divine!) The prices are quite reasonable. Besides the yakisoba to go, I also bought a Lucky Buddha beer, just to take home for the novelty. That was $5. The total bill came to $14.02. People I know in the area don't seem to know about this place. To me it merits "Best of Phoenix" honors, for Japanese food. It's a place I feel warmly welcomed... and deliciously well fed!
(5)Roy P.
I had no idea there were more shops past mayo blvd. Its all hidden but always busy. Now i know. Instantly greeted when walking in. You have the option to sit outside or inside. It's a small menu but the portions are filling. Prices are comparable to others in the area. Nothing was wrong with the food. It tasted pretty darn good. Will definitely keep this spot in mind when im up in Scottsdale and have a craving for sushi.
(5)Edye L.
We're were looking for a quick bite of dinner, before a movie. We decided to try Yoshi Bento. We've passed it may time, and not sure why it took us so long to try. We were please how fast we were greeted and the menu explained. Told them we had a movie to catch. They said it shouldn't be s problem. And it wasn't. I got the Scottsdale roll and was very pleased. Spicy, and fresh. I added a little extra wasabi. My boyfriend had a chicken teriyaki bowl. They made his extra spicy and he was very pleased. A quick easy meal We will be back!!
(5)Doug T.
Looking for a decent Sushi spot and came across YB from Yelp. Good reviews and my family had a sushi craving. So here we are and I was pretty excited to try YB. Walked in and I was a little confused if this was fast food or a sit down place. Anyways, the owner greeted us and he he seated us. Very friendly owner. I ordered the Chicken Teriyaki Bento which had a small salad, rice with a very generous portion of white meat chicken teriyaki and five pieces of tempura including shrimp tempura. Chicken was moist and tasty, loved the little cabbage salad and the tempura was ok. Very different tempura. The batter used reminded me of the batter that's used for fish and chips. The tempura was a little greasy but I enjoyed it. My wife ordered the chicken Yakisoba. It was pretty spicy and my wife usually doesn't like spicy but was able to eat most of it. I tried it and it was really good. Nice kick to it. Of course we had to try the sushi. So we had the caterpillar and rainbow. Very fresh and good. Only problem is that the sushi rolls weren't cut very good so it was crumbling while we were trying to eat it. Presentation was really good. Taste good. As long as it's good I don't mind it crumbling cause once it goes down the chute it's yum yum. Interesting that YB looks like a fast food but yet it's not. We ordered at the table and were served. The owner even served us our water even through its self-serve. Overall, the food was very fresh and prices reasonable. Enjoy and have fun.
(4)Tamra W.
I wish I could give his place a better review. We enjoyed the service - very friendly and kind. I wasn't sure what to eat so I asked for a suggestion. I said specifically that I didn't like spicy. I was suggested a dish. When I got the dish it was spicy and included jalapeño. It was so spicy my lips were stinging. :( I did have it boxed up and brought it home to my husband. He liked it, but also said it was spicy. Our other dishes were good - not spicy.
(3)Patrick D.
Terrible sushi and horrible service. I went at 11 AM and was welcomed by someone who immediately prompted me for my order - no hello, no have you been here before. Behind him, was the "chef" who was busy prepping chicken breasts that were stored in a gigantic plastic tub. Going against my survival instincts, I ordered the sushi bento box. After only about 2 minutes the chef plopped my order at my table and didn't utter a word. Needless to say, I was disappointed. The sushi roll was covered in enough spicy mayo for five orders and the veggie tempura was mushy. You couldn't pay me to eat the food again or cope with the extremely poor service.
(1)Debbie W.
Just stopped for lunch for the first time. Excellent service and the food was delicious. Ordered the spicy Korean bowl and hubby had spicy soba bowl with seafood. Perfect level of spicy. Also had a spicy tuna roll, delish! Owners were attentive and very friendly. We will be back.
(5)Asmita E.
This review is not for their food because I didn't get to taste it. Just walked away from the restaurant because the manager chose to answer his phone while we were still giving him our orders. And he then proceeded to take the phone order while we waited in front of him. No matter how good your food maybe, customer service should be equally important.
(1)Joan P.
Unimpressed. Stopped by with a Groupon. The owner seemed disappointed about that -- I don't understand why some merchants act like this. No one holds a gun to these peoples' heads and demands that they run a Groupon. The primary reason merchants run deals like Groupon and Living Social, is not for retention of existing customers, it's for new customer acquisition. So acting bummed when a new customer presents a deal coupon, really defeats the purpose. I walked in and told you I had a Groupon and you give me a "really?" face. Not off to an exciting start already. A "sake bomber" was included in the Groupon offer but, unlike most other Japanese places that feature bombers in their deals, you cannot choose the beer. All you get is Bud Light -- seriously. Way to put your best foot forward. The menu is rather limited. Although I appreciate their generous use of avocado, much of the menu seems to be made up of the same ingredients, combined in different ways - imitation crab, an overly-mayonnaised aioli sauce, something fried with too much soggy breading, and cream cheese. Speaking of crab, if you are going to use imitation crab, then spell it "krab" on the menu, like other places do. I think it is misleading/mislabeling to do otherwise. If you use the word "krab" it is crystal clear to the customer, and we don't have to ask and then be disappointed to learn that the crab is actually fish. Overall, an uninspiring experience.
(2)Niki F.
Was really looking forward to some yummy Japanese food but this place totally disappointed me. The place was empty today for lunch. I ordered the tonkatsu and some gyoza. It came out not too long and it was only warm. The pork cutlet seemed reheated. The gyoza were frozen, then deep fried which is not the traditional way to make gyozas. No traditional sauces to go with any of it. Service was non existent. I will NOT be going back here ever again. If you want true Japanese food, this is not the place.
(1)A Y.
The owner was nice. Simple place, but decent sushi at a great price. Nigiri portions were big too. Fried rice was tasty and not too salty like some places. We'll go back.
(4)Michael N.
June 28th, 104 degrees outside. Feels close to the same inside. I made a comment to my wife as the owner passed by so he would overhear me and thankfully, he did and after 10 minutes, it felt much better. Definitely pass on the appetizer sampler as everything is completely fried fried and fried. Even the dumplings were fried as well and had some type of sweetener on them. The fried avocado was smothered in sauce and after a few minutes was completely soggy. The Tempera was mostly that ;tempura with a sliver of vegetable. We ended up taking most the sampler home because our nephew, 17 will eat anything and I didn't want to throw away $13. I order the half half eel dragon and spicy crunchy roll($10) It tasted fresh and was decent, but again had way too much sauce all over it . I've been here about 7 or 8 times and think this experience will be my last.
(2)Kenneth v.
Wonderful variety of well paired foods at a very reasonable price. The staff is very friendly and willing to explain the individually created menu items. Always enjoyable.
(5)Sarang K.
Had the spicy pork ramen and chicken gyoza! Ramen is the best I've had in North Scottsdale and on par with another favorite restaurant of mine "Clever Koi". Nice blend of spices and all the ingredients tasted fresh. Will definitely be back!
(5)Sophia U.
Love this place, very quiet. The spicy pork ramen is a must get! Will definitely come back to try other things.
(5)Kat M.
What a scam the owner HATES groupon so he has the nerve to mark mine redeemed ALTHOUGH I never used it. I wonder how many other unsuspecting people don't even realize this... I WILL NEVER go there again. And will be reporting this to GROUPON?
(1)Trevor L.
After living in Japan for nearly two years, I can't help but be a bit of a "ramen snob." My wife and I are always on the hunt to find THAT place, and now we've found it! For us, fine dining is about authenticity and service. Yoshi Bento blew us away! We loved everything about it! We ordered crispy tofu, spicy pork ramen, chicken udon and two sushi rolls for less than $50 (including tip). The owner (I wish I'd have asked him his name....great guy) spent several minutes with us talking about his own unique culinary touch he prides himself on. He loves what he does and you'll love it too!! Don't think about it, just go!! It's a no-brainer.
(5)Brittney R.
Whatever you do, do not go here for lunch. There is literally 1 guy working the front and the back. The food was ok, but I wouldn't come back.
(1)Valerie M.
Inside was very warm we had to wait quite a while for a table. They offered for us to sit outside but it was 110 degrees and they have no mister system. The service was VERY slow, I ended up having to get my own napkins and chop sticks as the waiter never brought them or asked if we needed them. My 10 year old son was never acknowledged and that drives my nuts, he is a person and deserves to be spoken to. The food was good, but everything is fried so I hope you don't want a healthy meal. Do NOT go there with a groupon, the owner gave me a lecture about how he doesn't make any money off groupons and if I come back with another one he will not honor it. He won't have to worry because there are plenty of other places for me to go where I'm treated much better!
(2)Keran L.
Yoshi Bento deserves 5 stars! It's a hole in the wall joint. Their menu is pretty simple, consist of sushi rolls , bento combos, and good ramen! I LOVE the spicy pork ramen and the pork / chicken Katsu rice plate. The owner Jay is very friendly, when he is not busy he always drops by and says hi. This is a nice place if you want a quick meal, or call ahead for to go orders!
(5)Mei W.
My boyfriend and I went on a date night and went to the movies. After the movie, we decided we wanted sushi and looked up great sushi places nearby. We ran into Yoshi Bento, and decided to give it a try. When we walked in, we wanted to leave and find another place because we were looking for a nice, sit down restaurant. However, Yoshi seemed like a to-go, fast food place. But the owner was very friendly, so we decided to give it a try. We found a Groupon deal, $15 for a crispy avocado, 2 half and half rolls, and sake bomb for two. We ordered the Scottsdale Roll, Eel Dragon Roll, Crispy Shrimp Tempura Roll, and Salmon Garlic Roll. Everything was good! The crispy avocado is soooo good! LOVED it! The rolls were great as well, although the eel dragon roll was very cold. In my opinion it would be much better if the eel was warm! The owner recommended the Salmon Garlic Roll. I hesitated because I don't like jalapenos, but minus the jalapenos, it was very good! We were able to get an appetizer, sake bomb, and try 4 different rolls for only $15! Definitely a great deal, and will definitely go back!
(4)Larry B.
What can I say I eat here at least once every ten days. It's not about the decor, it's really about the great food. Chicken bentos, spicy pork bowl, salmon bento, and all three soups on the menu are awesome. The owners name is Jay and he has a really good palate and also really cares that you have a great meal. Udon is also really good for days that you're feeling the effects of a long night out. If you like kimchee, he may just have some for you to try as we'll if you're lucky!
(5)Dayna C.
Came here to give it s whirl. My son liked the beef teriyaki bento I on the other hand had the frozen pork pot stickers. I thought I would top of my greasy, store bought pot stickers with the red bean ice cream. The presentation was nice but it was freezer burnt. Gross. WONT BE BACK.
(2)Skunkwrxs ..
I had the spicy pork ramen and it was exceptional. Certainly one of the best ramen spots I've ever been to.
(5)christine E.
I LOVE this place!! The owner is so hospitable and makes sure that my vegan diet is accommodated. When I walk in, he knows what I like and even suggests other options and/or makes changes to dishes on the menu and makes it vegan for me. His teas are so yummy, and the crunchy tofu is da bomb. Not sure how someone could give Yoshi Bento a bad review, because we have never once had a bad experience. I guess what you put out, is what you receive.
(5)Daniel E.
I have nothing but positive things to say about this place. The owner is very cool and brought us some amazing food at great prices. You must try the crunchy tofu appetizer- delicious. I had the chicken spring salad bowl. Was great. Try the specialty hot tea too. I'll be back next week.
(5)Taylor S.
Where to start... Well first there was very slow service. We had to order our drinks twice before they arrived. Now I am all for trying new things and this wasn't as exciting as I hoped. I ordered the dumpling soup. The broth itself is find on it's own. The dumplings were not very good. The meat inside had a strange chemical taste to them. So I just took them out and put them aside (in a little bowl with another liquid I just added to my soup). All in all I would not order this again an be hesitant about visiting again for a different meal. I am sure it is different for everyone but today wasn't my day apparently.
(3)Sherwood K.
This establishment has changed its name to Sakura, which I believe is a chain, because we have one in Kingman. The atmosphere is nice, the food is good and well presented. Our waitress was a bit ditzy, but that can happen anywhere at any time. I had the shrimp and scallops entree which was very good. My wife had prime rib which was good but nothing to write home about. Would I go back? Sure. If I was already nearby. I've been to other Japanese cuisine restaurants that aren't Nearly as nice and the food was bleah. Prices were a bit high in my opinion, hence the three stars.
(3)Kristen Q.
Started with crispy avocado. Presentation was amazing and an upside they were stuffed with crab. I had a broccoli noodle bowl. It was unlike anything I had. Such a good summer dish. Then the chef (funny guy) ask my boyfriend if he would like his spicy chicken bowl happy, sexy, or funny. He said funny and was breathing fire. Worth going to!!!
(5)Mina Y.
Great food and received great service! We were taken care by this Korean lady with glasses, she makes the best food! Seems like she only works during the weekend.. Gladly to return when she is cooking lol
(5)Athena A.
Amazing wonton soup! Service is a bit slow as they are usually short staffed. Food a little more expensive than you would expect for this type of place. Otherwise good food.
(4)Adam C.
Very good, FRESH, food! It took a little while to get our udon soup, but, well worth the wait. Our cook was alone and making and cutting and cooking everything from scratch, so I didn't mind the wait!
(5)Edison O.
Spiderman! Spiderman! ... It was our Friday movie night with a friend. Since it was only a little over an hour before our movie schedule, we decided to grab our dinner near the movie house. We decided to try a bento restaurant beside our favorite phoa spot. We got a patio table (seemed like everyone wanted to dine at the patio tables). There were 5 tables. When we arrived there were already 2 occupied tables. It didn't look very busy at that time. I guess we got the rookie server. He just stood beside our table and did not ask us if we wanted to start with something to drink. We ask for a glass of water and he again waited for our order (I guess it really wasn't that busy. If he could wait and watch us drink water while we decide what to order, then he must really have some time to burn). We started with dumplings and their crunch tofu. The dumplings were... hmmm... dumplings. For me, it was nothing special. Had a good combination of crunch and chewy dumpling wrap but it was just ok. The crunch tofu, now that's a different story. It was different. Good different. Correction, very good different. The wasabi mayo sauce on top of the lightly fried tofu was a perfect match. The sauce had enough of the wasabi flavor but not too much of the wasabi nose wrenching effect. It was sweet, spicy, tangy, soft and crunchy. All in one bite. Yum! For our entree, we ordered chicken yakisoba, tempura roll and salmon/tuna sashimi which took a little over 30 minutes to get to our table (take note: there were only 5 full tables at that time. With 2 guests per table). Back to the food... well... ok... It was worth the wait! The yakisoba was very tasty and just had the right kick. Sweet, salty, spicy and yummy! It's worth coming back for another visit. Sashimi was fresh. Slices were generous. Plating was really clean as well. Would I come back. Yes, when there is less people. When I have enough time. When I am craving for a good... correct that... very good tofu and tasty yakisoba. more reviews on themealexperience.blogsp…
(3)Philip K.
I'm one for finding hidden gems. If a restaurant inspires me to come back again and again just for one dish, then I know I've struck gold. Here, it is the Korean dumpling soup. Okay, so you can actually get a better bowl of soup. But to do this, you have to go to the East or West Coast --- basically you have to be in a region where a lot of discerning Koreans live. And, let's face it, there are about 12 Korean people in Phoenix. Soooo...everything is relative. This is certainly not to say that the Dumpling soup is not tasty. If it wasn't, then obviously I would not have visited this place a dozen times just to order it. So, you darn tootin' that this bowl of soup is worth the visit. The broth is just the right balance of salt and peppery. Excellent! The dumplings are a bit chunky inside -- these are not of the same ilk as that which you would find regularly in Koreatown in LA. But, we are not in LA. We are at the corner of Scottsdale and the 101. So, 4 stars for a restaurant that keeps me coming back for that one menu item. Well done--
(4)Curious G.
Used a Groupon. Food was good, but menu items all seemed to have the same ingredients. Would suggest owners clean the restaurant a bit more, like the inside if the women's bathroom door had dirty hand print grime. Nice for a quick bite after a movie or while shopping.
(3)Kelley L.
Love the crunchy mango roll! He made it vegetarian for me too!! Salad and fried rice was awesome! Great service!! Large portions
(5)S C.
We used groupon in our visit. The eel nigiri was good and the udon soup was excellent! We were disappointed with the veggie tempura - very oily and breading was hard. The owner and staff were friendly and accomodating.
(4)Jessica D.
SO good. Really great quality sushi at an amazingly cheap price. My friend and I sat on the patio. The weather was perfect, the sake was yummy, and the rolls were awesome. Try the combination salmon/tuna dragon roll. Family owned, super friendly service. I will DEFINITELY be back!
(5)Crystal G.
Worst. Service. Ever. Thought it'd be a fun family dinner... not. Sat with my family of 3 for 20 minutes before getting our beverage cups. Another 20 minutes was spent waiting for food. 40 minute wait for food MAY be acceptable when busy. We were the first party to order, 4 other parties came in after. 3 parties were served before we decided to leave and actually get service elsewhere. Maybe we ordered a lot? Not at all, we ordered 2 rolls and rice. Sad day.
(1)Anonymous K.
We recently moved from Seattle -- where there are just as many yummy teriyaki places as their are Starbucks -- and have had a hard time finding a great place for quick take-out teriyaki or sushi. Fortunately, we stumbled upon Yoshi Bento. The food is great and they have a few gluten-free options (GF beef teriyaki!) for our daughter -- which is awesome! I highly recommend this place. Check it out if you're ever in need of a teriyaki fix.
(5)David B.
Visiting our son in Cave Creek and ended up here on a Groupon. We love Korean and any kind of Asian. This place has everything we can't get and everything we tried, was awesome. One thing for sure, these folks aim to please. Was very happy to find the foods we ate in Okinawa, Korea, and the Kimchee was just like Korea. Mr J, from Korea seemed very proud of his restuarant. I ate here 4 times, beacause I wanted some of my friends to try it. Yakisoba, Pork Bulbogi, Yakimondo (Gyoza) was a great memory of my tours overseas. This is a must stop when North Phoenix/Scottsdale. Thanks for the great food Mr J! We shall return!
(5)Nicole S.
I will say the sushi we had was very good. We had several half rolls and the fried avocado appetizer. We really enjoyed the meal. The reason for the 3 stars was the customer service. We were told to have a seat and the server would be right out. There was only one other table besides us. The server came around and got our drink order. He was wearing an apron that looked like he was butchering animals. We waited at least 15 minutes and I went to the counter to get our drinks. He then came out to drop off glasses that were totally filthy. It was really disgusting. I really don't think they had been washed. While sitting waiting we could see into the prep area and the server was helping with the preparation. He was using his bare hands and I would assume wiping them on his apron. I don't think there was much hand washing going on. When our food arrived we had to ask for plates, which were also brought out dirty. I will say the server was very nice despite being incredibly slow. In the future I think we will stick to our regular sushi hangouts.
(3)Will S.
The owner here does such a great job! Budget Japanese is not easy to pull off, but this franchise does fresh, thoughtfully prepared food perfectly, and is super friendly. A terrific deal when you want simple rolls or basics for a reduced price and in a hurry. Bravo!
(5)Kristi L.
The Groupon sampler gave us just a small taste. After speaking with the owner - we know we'll be back! All natural ingredients, sauces are homemade & there's no MSG. This one's worth a stop people.
(5)Raquel C.
Owner awesome and very accommodating- food is amazing, obsessed with their teriyaki veggie bowl!
(5)Josh G.
When my fiancée and I moved into our north Scottsdale neighborhood a couple of years ago, we thought we'd discovered the Shangri-La of Japanese cuisine in the most unlikely of places -- the local Fry's supermarket, where the owners of Yoshi Bento used to make us sushi several times a week. They often encouraged us to try new items, offering samples and enthusiastic recommendations, and they were never wrong. In some ways, they really helped me discover the complexity of sushi. But then, suddenly, one day, they told us they would be leaving soon and not returning. Initially, we were crushed -- but we were relieved to hear that they'd be opening a restaurant of their own, and thrilled when we saw that Yoshi Bento was going up in our neighborhood. Those who have criticized Yoshi Bento's ambiance and/or lack of frills are not wrong. Yoshi Bento is hidden away in the back corner of an expansive shopping center, virtually out of public view. The first time I walked in, I got the sense that the they had simply changed the signs on a dumpy, by-the-slice pizzeria, handed over the keys, and dropped a few rice cookers in. Truth be told, not much has changed since then. The food is served in styrofoam, and the sushi is packed with industrial ice pouches. Let's be clear: if you're looking to enjoy a romantic dinner with breathtaking views, you will be sorely disappointed with Yoshi Bento. But, on the other hand, if you want beautiful, mouthwateringly-delicious nigiri, tempura, and teriyaki cooked and served by experts who truly love what they do, Yoshi Bento should be your go-to place.
(5)Ashley W.
We bought the groupon and when we went in to use it they acted like they had never seen one. When I asked what it included he told me one roll and an avocado appetizer, which it does not say that on the groupon. The value on the menu was $15 and I paid $15. I explained to him it says it is a $30 value. They didn't care and were fine with me leaving. We will not be back and I will get my money back from groupon. We never tried the sushi but customer service alone was awful enough to never go back. Plus it's not a restaurant like I thought. You order form a counter and they bring it to you. Very misleading and unfortunate that they hired such a young kid that could care less about customer service and helping their business.
(2)Mark A.
Used a Groupon to try this gem out, the wife and I were very satified and left happy. Try the fried avacado with crab meat.
(4)Noreen S.
Three of us had dinner tonight. All dishes were great! We had the chicken teriyaki bento, pork katsu plate, miso soup and the sushi bowl. Everything was fresh and delicious!! We also found out that no MSG is used. The owner is very pleasant and nice. We are sorry that we didn't discover this place sooner as we leave AZ in a couple of days. Prices were reasonable too.
(5)Scott L.
Well I've never felt compelled to make a yelp account in order to review a restaurant, but Yoshi Bento has motivated me to do so for serving what I would say was the WORST sushi I've ever had in my life paired with a sub par dining experience. It all started when I decided to venture out of the office on my lunch break to dine out at one of the many different restaurants at this particular plaza. Any of which I'm sure would have yielded a more pleasant experience than what I went through at Yoshi Bento. Sushi sounded good so I walked into this place and it smelled great so I thought I had made a good choice. I was wrong, very wrong. The young woman behind the counter arrived at the counter to take my order promptly and was very polite. She explained that they had an "updated" menu that had a special which included a dragon roll and a spicy salmon roll for $15. I was hungry so I took the bait and decided on a tuna dragon roll to accompany the spicy salmon. I paid and went to the restroom to wash my hands. Upon entering the restroom I found a dying COCKROACH on the ground. Seeing as how it was dying they must have some kind of pesticides working, but since there was one I got to thinking that there must be more where that came from...GROSS I sat down and contemplated telling the young woman asking for a refund and leaving. In hindsight that would have probably been one of the better decisions in my life, however I decided to take a chance and give Yoshi Bento a shot. I waited for 15 minutes from the time I placed my order. I wouldn't consider this an extremely long time to wait, but customers who ordered AFTER me were served before me and they had COOKED food. I know that making sushi is not easy, but I know that it should be quicker than cooked food. I've worked in a restaurant so I understand that certain things take more time, so that wasn't that big of a deal. The following is what WAS a big deal: 1) They brought out 1 roll and then the second a few minutes later. I know this happens at restaurants all the time when it's busy, but when there are only 3 other groups of customers in the restaurant it shouldn't be that hard to have items come out simultaneously. 2) The dragon tuna roll used yellow tail instead of sushi grade tuna (has a different color than regular tuna, is lower quality, and cheaper). Since I'm paying for sushi with tuna I would at least expect sushi grade tuna. Would probably fool just about anyone else though. 3) Oxidized avocados on the inside of the roll (aka they were not freshly cut). I get that avocados oxidize easily, but put some kind of citrus juice on it to prevent this or cut a new one! Come on, it's just common sense who in their right mind would want to eat a brown avocado? I'm not talking about a little oxidation some of them were literally completely brown. 4) The sushi was poorly rolled. Every single one of my dragon rolls fell apart at the avocado section. Granted sometimes sushi just falls apart, but I've been using chopsticks for more than a DECADE and have never had a sushi roll where literally every single one falls apart when I touch it. 5) The "spicy garlic" salmon roll was one of the nastiest roll I've ever had in my life. For starters the roll was DRENCHED in sriracha. I'm not being sarcastic it literally looked like a wet burrito you might get from a Mexican restaurant, which is very delicious, but not what I want on my sushi. I don't think that the fish on top was salmon either. It didn't taste like salmon, but I couldn't tell for sure since it was drenched in sauce. I should have asked for a refund once I saw the roach and gone somewhere else instead. However, I decided to roll the dice and by the time my food had arrived I was pressed for time and very hungry so I ate it. Maybe their cooked food is better, but I will never be back to find out. The cockroach was enough to make me never go back... I've eaten at a lot of restaurants and also had my fair share of sushi so I know what I'm talking about when I say this is some pretty terrible sushi as well as service. I hope Yoshi Bento sees this so they can improve for future customers, because this was the sorriest excuse for a sushi/ Japanese restaurant I've ever experienced.
(1)Debbie M.
I ordered the Bento box, with Teriyaki tofu today and my friend had the Korean beef. The Teriyaki had a way too sweet sauce with veggies and tofu over rice. It tasted like a frozen dinner. The tempura coating was very greasy, inside contained something tasteless and part was dark and hard like a bad potato. The egg rolls were mushy and tasted like frozen also. The coleslaw was cabbage with dressing, very unspecial. I don't know what the greasy eggy pocket filled with rice is called, didn't even try it. My friend liked the sauce on the beef and the rice was okay as well as the piece of shrimp tempura although very greasy. With two sodas our bill was $24.00. Even if it was free, I wouldn't want it. I can't imagine this place will last long.
(1)Elysa R.
My husband and I ate here last week and we're seriously back 2 nights later. It's no frills, but it's all about the food here. Isn't that all that matters anyway? Love the choose your own roll for only $10, and the Udon is bomb! Makes me feel like I'm back in HI GO AND EAT HERE!
(5)Choister C.
Another great job! Had the dumpling soup. The best I have had while out there. Even beats the soups that are offered out here in LA or OC. Some of the other reviewers that gave this place low ratings make no sense. If you look at their other high rated places, you understand why they rate this place low. LET THE FOOD DO THE TALKING! NOT THE QUALITY OF PLATE, PEEPS! ;)
(5)Erica D.
This is definitely a bento box place that is a GREAT place to go to just pick up some sushi for lunch that tastes yummy and reasonably priced. However, this place is NOT awesome for a sit down date. They serve the sushi in the to-go packages, and there are no real silverware available. It's just disposable stuff and styrofoam cups. They also didn't have any sugar for their tea. It took quite a while for the rolls to be made as well. The service was very spacey - like the guy didn't know what he was doing. HOWEVER, their roll (rainbow roll) was AWESOME and their green tea was TO DIE FOR. They don't serve any white fish (at least they didn't when I was there). I would definitely recommend this as a place to pick up a good lunch, but not as a date or a dinner meal.
(3)Bil Z.
I'm going to start with the negative (and there was only one)... the wine. Just simply not good. The atmosphere is whatever, it's in a strip mall, but it does have a nice outside patio which actually has a surprisingly nice view. Now that that's out of the way... wow. Everything else was excellent. Found this place by accident (aren't they always the nicest finds?), after seeing a film at Cine Capri. If I was rating it for value received, it would be like a 7 out of 5 stars. I had the teriyaki beef bento box. The beef was done to perfection, the tempura side dish was superb (me eat zucchini? Yes I did and loved it)... with incredibly light batter. The salad was also excellent. My son had the spicy pork ramen, which was to die for. My wife had two sushi rolls, which were HUGE, and excellent, now in the top 3 of our list of sushi places (although need to have more and a wider selection before we cement that list). She had the crunchy California roll and the spicy California roll. The owner was warm and personable, coming over to our table and chatting with us on a couple of occasions (although it was not busy when we went). After dinner, he treated us to a "plum saki" drink. Now, I don't like saki, but this was great. Definitely on our list of favorites.
(4)Justin V.
I love sushi and I love bento boxes but the problem with bento boxes is usually I can only get them at lunch. . . BUT NOT AT YOSHI BENTO! I got a bento box after 8PM last night and it was nothing short of amazing! I ordered the spicy chicken teriyaki bento box which comes with a salad and some delicious tempura. The tempura consists of a piece of Shrimp and a few vegetables in this case sweet potato (amazing) and cucumber (good but sweet potato is my favorite after pumpkin which is extra amazing - side note). I'm excited to go back and try the sushi which seems reasonably priced and according to the pictures delicious!
(4)Danielle S.
My boyfriend had picked up a bento box at Yoshi Bento and had been hinting that we should try it. We ordered the Brown Rice Spicy Cali Roll as an appetizer. I was hesitant because it was described as topped with a spicy mayo... not a big mayo fan to begin with and picturing mayo on sushi sounded weird, but I took a chance on it. I'm so glad I did, because it was pretty awesome! The mayo (more like a spicy, creamy drizzled sauce) was a great combo with the usual soy/wasabi mix. Definitely will order it again. For our dinner, we each ordered a bento box. I had the BBQ beef and bf got the teriyaki chicken. The portions were very generous. The box included a variety of items to try. My beef (I ordered it spicy) had awesome flavor and was served over rice. You also get an asian slaw on the side and tempura vegetables (squash and sweet potato) and a large tempura shrimp with a tasty dipping sauce. Good food and a friendly staff means I'll be back! Thanks Yoshi Bento!
(4)Lindsey B.
The food was good- although I would expect more food for the dough that you spend. I wouldn't mind going back here again- but only if the Tea Light Cafe is too busy to accommodate us.
(3)Karri G.
I really want to give a better review because the Staff seemed nice enough. However, there were too many elements that turned me off. This is a seemingly middle of the road restaurant, however, they act like a fast food restaurant: no glasses, napkins, or silverware...and my Bento Box was served in Styrofoam (even though I was asked, "For here or to go?"). The salad that was served with the Bento Box was less than sub par; all I saw was old iceberg lettuce. To their credit, the piece of salmon that was served was of very good size. The taste was nothing special, but it was not bad either. They made the mistake of giving us a "free sample" of the California Roll. It scared us. If this was what we would experience when the sushi arrived, it was AWFUL because it was so obviously OLD! The sushi was much better than our "sample" when it arrived, thank goodness. All in all, this is a poor value for the quality of the food. Sorry Yoshi.
(1)Yesenia M.
Love this place! Sushi is delicious, and the owner is super nice.
(5)Nicklaus J.
After hearing about all the good reviews on Yelp I figured i would give Yoshi Bento a try. The restaurant layout itself was a little disappointing with the kitchen being out front and really taking up a large portion of the space and there were only a few tables inside and some seating outside as well. But I didn't find that to be a problem because yoshi Bento isn't your traditional sushi place, i found it to be more of a "fast food" sushi place which i thought was a good unique idea especially with high quality food. However, when ordering out food upfront and then sitting down we didnt get out food as soon as i wouldn't have liked and had to wait. Though they did apologize for the wait it was still slightly disappointing. When it comes to the complaints about the "quality" of the silverware i do not think that is a point of contention as I wouldnt expect super high quality silverware in a quick sushi place. On the food end i had ordered a scottsdale roll, and a dragon roll. They were both outstanding when it came down too it. Very fresh and had great flavors. I would especially recommend the scottsdale roll it was amazing with a great spice too it that was the perfect size. On another visit i tried the bento box and wasn't overly impressed but that doesn't mean i wouldn't order it again. I liked the variety of the items in the bento box and the chicken was good but not outstanding. Pricing for the bento was good especially for what you get and for on the go. Overall, Yoshi Bento was a good quick sushi restaurant that I will visit again. I can also tell the owner is trying hard to better the place in every way he can and i respect that. If your looking for a casual place to get some good sushi i would say try Yoshi bento, if your looking to go out on a date Yoshi bento wouldnt be my first choice.
(4)Andrea A.
I had the Chicken Teriyaki Bento and it was pretty good- I liked the tempura. The man at the store was incredibly chatty and sweet--couldn't understand him well but he was just a very happy man. I wish the bento came with some rolls, but it was still pretty nommy.
(4)John P.
I'm here with my family. I love the sushi specially Las Vegas roll. It's awesome. I will definitely come again with my friends.
(5)Marty F.
Gonna give 3 stars based on both food and service.. The Food: My girlfriend ordered a rainbow roll. Alone, I give it 5 stars. It was delicious. I had ordered a side of edemame with it because i love the stuff. I dont know what they were thinking , but the stuff was cold.. Luckily it had a ton of salt or I wouldn't have touched it. Did I finish it? God, no. The service.. We walked up and instantly knew what we wanted. It seemed like the poor guy behind the register was using a computer for the first time. I couldn't help feel bad and being a nice guy, I didn't complain. However what really annoyed me was this woman behind he yelling "excuse me.. have you guys even ordered yet??" I looked back with this "are you kidding me" face " yes we have.. we're waiting on the register" "oh.. " she pipes up. So he finally gets our order paid for. He tells us to wait and our food wil be brought out to us. Cool. I get the drink, napkins, and utensils and go outside. Ten minutes later, I'm wondering where our food is. Oh guess.. it's sitting on the counter near a sign that says "pick up food here." Guess he forgot to tell us that. I get the food and notice that there are two orders of edemame. "I just ordered one maam" She says "Ohh, well it shows two" As much as a fan I am of the stuff, I only needed one. They kindly gave me a dollar back and I took my food to sit down. The End.
(3)Wendell B.
Found while exploring Scottsdale and starving, so checked it out on Yelp! So pleased with the experience. Small place in a strip mall, with only about eight tables, but apparently they do a lot of take out business. The owner met us at the cash register and took our order, and he recommended the Scottsdale roll for me (crab, avocado, and cucumber topped with crunchy tuna and spicy mayo) and my wife chose the Philadelphia roll with crab, cream cheese and avocado topped with fresh salmon. My roll was outstanding, and the cream cheese on my wife's was well-balanced with the salmon and avocado. Both were really tasty and fresh. He also had recommended that we try the crispy avocado appetizer, deep fried avocado with crab and salad on banana dressing with eel sauce wasabi dressing. Different and delicious. Washed it all down with Kirin Light for my wife and Kirin Ichiban for me, and we were full! Not an impressive place, but guaranteed fresh sushi with some very unique choices! A caution: when reading Yelp! reviews, be sure to read ALL of them and not just the most recent two!
(5)L A.
Looks good...hasn't opened yet but the menu looks great. Met a gentleman from Yoshi Bento who came out to greet us. Have yet to find good sushi in AZ, have high hopes! THEY OPEN 3/25/10!!
(5)Michael H.
The best. None better. And that's after 25 years of going to the best Japanese restaurants in Arizona and California. To-die-for food, wonderful owners and reasonable prices.
(5)Anna H.
Awesome new place! And great to stop by before a movie. Service wasn't super fast but great sushi and big pieces in every roll. Cheap too!
(4)Sharon K.
This place is the best! While on business trip to Phoenix, my husband and I ate at Yoshi's Bento twice. The first time was for lunch and the second time was a to-go order on our trip back to Los Angeles. Mr. Yoshi (I didn't get his name) who apparently seemed to be the owner was super nice and friendly. When he learned that I was on my 6 hour drive back to LA, he packed my order of Rainbow Row, Eel Dragon Roll, California Roll and Spicy Roll in an ice pack. My husband at first thought it was an overkill, but we realized the wisdom of Mr. Yoshi as we consumed our delicious rolls in the car. The rolls were huge, delicious, and just what we wanted. The next time we are back in Phoenix, we know where we will be dining!
(5)Rob S.
Sushi, fast food style. Service was great. Everyone was very kind. The sushi was just as good as the nicer places around town, but at half the price! I will be there on a weekly basis.
(5)M H.
Love this place! Its all made fresh when you order, service was excellent, food was great. We had the crispy sweet avocado appetizer, edamame, salmon spicy garlic roll and the Las Vegas roll....everything was excellent!!!
(5)Hanna C.
Went to Yoshi Bento for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. Great customer service from the beginning to the end. Ordered several rolls and a few appetizers for the party and all came with fresh ingredients, and large in size- especially compared to other places I have been. The couple that owns the place are so nice and keep the place clean and tidy, even the bathrooms at the end of the day were spotless. I definitely plan to become a regular customer and would recommend it to anyone. And for those of you that think it's too far, I'd say that its worth the drive.
(5)Maria R.
Great location, but food is very basic. There were pictures on a digital frame with no names or description. The Scottsdale roll was good, the chicken terryaki bowl was nice and spicy, the salad bowl with miso soup was tasty, the Killer Shrimp roll was good, but the chicken wrap was very basic (something my kids could make at home) The whole family was disappointed to leave still hungry. Not our favorite place.
(1)F S.
Solid affordable Japanese food
(4)Champak B.
Excellent Sushi and very flexible staff - the Sushi was better tasting than quite a bit of upscale restaurants. The staff was able to make modifications due to my dietary restrictions.
(5)Eugene J.
Very serviceable Japanese fast food. Quick to serve. There is a variety of dishes. We ordered a couple of the sushi rolls and the dumpling soup. Everyone was happy.
(4)Jo C.
I was excited to find Yoshi Bento had opened up recently next to the theater. It's a great place to grab a quick bite before a movie. Service was quick and the owners are friendly. The sushi was great. It seemed as though they were still working out some of the opening week kinks when we dined there, but the food is worth coming back for.
(3)Leslie H.
We stopped in on a whim the other day and I have to say I really enjoyed this place. My husband got some sort of teriyaki chicken with rice (really wishing I would have paid attention to what he ordered) and I got the spicy tempura shrimp roll. Most cheaper sushi places taste like grocery store sushi. Not here. I have been to nicer and more upscale places and had a similar roll and for the price this one measured up nicely. Being pregnant, I couldn't try any of the delicious raw options but what I did get I was happy with. The portions were great and the staff was very attentive and friendly. The bathroom and restaurant were both clean. I would definitely go again!
(4)Alexandra B.
Ordered the teriyaki chicken bento which tasted fine. Haven't had any sushi here yet. I've had the chicken fried rice once too which was kinda skimpy considering the price.
(3)Jennifer B.
My family has sushi and other appetizers every year on Christmas Eve. This year, I ordered sushi from Sushi Bento. I had never been there before so it was a little risky, but it's close to my house and I saw the positive reviews online. I am so glad I did! Everyone loved the sushi! We especially loved the Eel Dragon Roll and Shrimp Killer Roll. Of all the years I have ordered sushi takeout for Christmas Eve, no restaurant has every packed my nigiri container on ice but S.B. did! My husband and I will definitely be back for more sushi and to order a Bento Box! (PS: LOVE the mochi ice cream!)
(5)Jill R.
You couldn't ask for nicer people to run a restaurant. That being said, also the food was wonderful! the owner was SO kind to us...we had just worked out and knew that they opened at 10:30...it was 10:00 so we wandered around Sports Authority...but showed up at 10:15 and the door was open so we went in. Owner/sushi chef were just so so nice to us. Yes, the place itself is no frills, but they have a nice little patio and it's very very clean. Sushi was delightful and they offer brown rice option! We are already planning to come back when we go to movie or after working out on Saturday again. Food was great but sometimes it is the PEOPLE/service who bring you back!
(5)Joe M.
Really should be 4 1/2 Stars! Great Sushi! Decent prices and good size rolls. I got the Rainbow, Spicy Crunch and California (should have ordered the California Salad, didn't see the difference when I ordered)...I was hungry and hadn't had sushi in sooo long so I went a little overboard. I highly recommend the Spicy Crunch. The format is fast-casual which is my favorite for lunch time...order when you walk in and have a seat. Place is CLEAN and the people are super friendly. I will definitely be back.
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