Wild Tuna Sushi and Spirits
805 E Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85022
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Address :
805 E Thunderbird Rd
Phoenix, AZ, 85022 - Phone (602) 938-8862
- Website https://wildtunas.net
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Opening Hours
- Mon :5:00 pm - 8:3
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Jenny A.
What a great hole in the wall find! So glad we stumbled upon this place, right down the street from our house. The food was great- not a HUGE selection, but good. Spicy Tuna was a breath of fresh air- it wasn't bathing in mayo. Actually, there was NO mayo. And it had just the right amount of "spicy." I wish the menu had happy hour prices. When we asked, the waitress/owner/wife said, "we'll take a little off." It was pretty nondescript, so we didn't know if happy hour meant "half off" or like, "a dollar off." Either way, the food was good, reasonably priced to begin with, and the service and atmosphere were just perfect for a neighborhood sushi joint. Not showy, not loud, not snooty... just good sushi and friendly owners. I recommend everyone tries this! Minus one star for not having a very awesome happy hour deal :)
(4)Lora T.
Had dinner here last night. Unfortunately the place was empty except for one other person. But the atmosphere was nice and the owners were friendly and helpful. The food was great. I have found it quite difficult to find good sushi in Phoenix and this was the best so far. the fish was fresh & tender. We tried yellowtail, salmon & 2 different rolls. One with yellowtail, the other with shrimp. All were good and I would order again. We will return for sure and would certainly recommend. Enjoy!
(5)Ike D.
Stopped in had sushi a second time this last week and was not disappointed. It's a really fun little spot. Family run business, which I love, and wonderful fare. 5-6pm is their happy hour on, oh I'd say, 1/3 of their rolls. They play fun music and serve beer. I'm definitely making this place our go-to spot when were in this part of town. Our favorite rolls were the tuna, shrimp tempura, and the captain crunch!
(4)John T.
This is some of the best sushi in Phoenix. The owner and his wife are always there and they definitely take pride in their food, which is awesome. The hand rolls are excellent and the sashimi is fresh. This place is tight.
(5)Ryan A.
My girlfriend and I have been here many times over the past 3-4 years. We live just down the street and it is niceto have such a great sushi joint so close to home. It's a mom-pop type place and they take great pride in serving some the best sushi in town. We always order lots of sashimi...I'm getting hungry thinking about this! I read previous reviews that their prices are high...I disagree.They are priced how they should be. You pay what you get for. You will pay the same at other really good sushi places. If you are in the area then you have to give this place a try.
(5)April G.
Great place. Will be back again.
(4)KandV G.
What a delightful surprise! Clearly a family owned place that takes pride in what they make. To kick off the happy hour, we had the "Strawberry Fields" cocktail (and a Sopporo). The cocktail was made well, not too heavy on the alcohol, and the owner (who made the drink) kindly offered the over pour. We then tried the Captain Crunch roll, which had an excellent presentation and was delicious. We had intended only a quick appetizer but wanted to explore the menu since it was clearly quality fish. We asked the waiter, likely the son of the owner and was professional and courteous, who recommended the a Spicy Tuna roll. We appreciated this suggestion since it was one of the least expensive items on the menu, which told us he wanted us happy, not just up-selling. We weren't disappointed. They do not take a standard approach to the roll, and it's a must try. By the end of the night, the diners and the staff were all politely conversing and talking, just enjoying the evening. Fresh seafood, delicious sushi at a family owned place that clearly wants to win over its customer base. How can you go wrong?
(5)Melissa S.
Sushi is pretty good but prices are outrageous. I bought two drinks and two rolls for happy hour and two rolls after and the bill was over $60.
(2)Jan J.
Nice little family sushi place in my neighborhood. I've been here a few times and haven't been disappointed. The service is good, the sushi roll selection is better than most places, sashimi is fresh. The only complaint I have about Wild Tuna is their limited hours. Open for a few hours for dinner only, and not open Sunday or Monday.
(4)Diana Y.
My husband and I went there for dinner, at first I thought I wanted to turn around and leave, it looked very empty and the atmosphere just didnt appease my taste, but my husband insisted we try it since we absolutely love sushi and like to try new places. Once the food came, it was actually surprisingly fresh and tasted not bad, they even serve tequila there which you wont find in too many local sushi bars. I gave it 3 star because of the cold atmosphere, the lights were too bright, tables looked like i was eating at a lunch room, although the prices were clearly not that cheap. The owners were pretty nice as well, its a family business with the husband and wife working and maybe 1 other person. That place was ok but I definitely have had better!
(3)Robert B.
Thumbs up
(5)Chelsie E.
I do agree that the cost is a little up there, but it was well worth it! I came into the restaurant last night and had an enjoyable time with my friends. The service was impeccable!!! I have been recommending this place since I left. I could afford on a normal weekly occasion, but there is a happy hour until 6pm. The spirit menu was favorably priced and the drinks were amaaaazing. I plan on going in again and I am thankful it is down the street from my home! Thank you for the wonderful experience, Wild Tuna!
(5)Marie T.
Great Mom and Pop joint! Sucks that they're closed Sun
(5)Andy C.
This was my second time trying this place. My experience was much like the first, except they were much busier this time. This is sushi, sashimi, and apps only. The menu has your typical sushi and rolls, but they do have some very unique menu items and daily specials. I had two sushi orders and a spider roll, edemame to start. It was serviceable and comparable to what I've had elsewhere. Why's they get two stars? First, I ordered my roll "no avocado" , as I'm allergic. The bill even said "no avocado". Guess what, lots of avocado on my roll. Just like my first time here, I noticed that things taste funny. The fried soft shell crab in the roll tasted like old oil, while the sushi rice was too vinegary. Even the soy sauce was funky, with a chemical taste. Service is slightly less than what I expect from a sushi place. It's obviously family; the guy, his wife, and their kid, along with a dude int he back frying stuff up. If they would grease up the customers a little and ask if they want a drink or dessert, I'll bet that they would make more money every night. I need a neighborhood sushi spot, so I'm going to give them one more shot.
(2)Norman L.
This place is usually busy, but they take care of everybody wonderfully. The service was excellent! My favorite part was the sushi that was made - Every roll I received was so good that it required absolutely no soy sauce. It really had a flavor of it's own that would be detracted by the soy/wasabi. I'll go here again, definitely.
(5)Sarabear B.
Yes, there is a sushi god, and he has plopped a sushi place right down at Thunderbird and 7th Street. It's open! and not only is it sushi, it's HAWAIIAN SUSHI! The place is tiny, very intimate. The walls are deep blue and the seating is like a lot of Japanese bars, very stark... but these are lime green. The menu is terrific, with all the traditional sushi, sashimi, and extras... plus, they have a ton of really original specialty rolls. I love their sushi. I thank the sushi gods because it is in my neighborhood and I can pick up a yummy roll for dinner on my way home.... and I don't even have to go out of the way to do it. mmmmm..... sushi!
(5)Courtney W.
I pretty much call everyone "tuna" so I had a feeling Wild Tuna would do me good. And it did! It's an obviously family owned joint and as the owner put it, he's "a bit of a mad scientist". We tried 3 of the special rolls - all were great. The presentation was awesome. Especially the Salmon and Garfunkel - when they served it, "fifty ways to leave your lover" was playing in the background.... I was amused. Our order came out one item at a time so we werent overwhelmed. We spent $65 for two people before tip. We sat at the bar and just, honestly, had a great time. We aren't sashumi snobs - just wanted some decent sushi. And this place hit the mark! I want to go back and leave room for some sushi style dessert. Tonight's special was the Elvis - peanut butter and banana in a spring roll, topped with chocolate sauce and whip cream. Hope it's there when we go back!
(5)Iris A.
This is my favorite place in the valley for sushi rolls... and a few other items that you can't get anywhere else! ...and I can practice my Japanese... the chef/owner and hostess of the restaurant are Japanese, so that's refreshing. Before I begin, I should state that if you like eating sashimi and nigiri type sushi, this review may not help you as I stay more on the cooked and maki side of the sushi world... which is why this place is where I crave to go when I feel like sushi! They aren't traditional--actually quite daring and exploratory in their rolls, and not afraid of entertaining customer requests. Of their standard specialty rolls, my favorites are the Surf & Turf (This is the perfect roll to introduce to people who have never eaten sushi or that like meals that are more Steak house), Crunch & Munch, Mango Fandango, Sancho (sans cream cheese--HATE that ingredient in sushi) and a little known roll that Chef Yama makes for the foodie-daring: Frito Bandido (Yes, made with Fritos for that corn crunch!). If you don't see a roll on the menu or the daily specials board, ask for it anyway, if they have the ingredients, Chef Yama will make it. Unlike other reviews, I think that Wild Tuna's prices are quite reasonable for a sushi restaurant, especially when it comes to standard rolls like spicy tuna, spider, California & eel rolls--$1-$4 cheaper than some of their competitors. A word of caution, if you don't like sauce, I suggest you tell Chef Yama to tone it down, because here, it's all about the sauces. Though I admit, they can be overwhelming (ex. Eel Roll)... but sometimes for the better... case in point The Surf & Turf. My usual Wild Tuna's buddy and I will order a spider roll which is quite sauceless to sop up the leftover sesame sauce... trick: leave at least one S&T roll on the plate, or the waitress may take the dish with all that saucy goodness away! Outside the world of sushi, the hidden gem that always pleases the crowd: Magic Mushrooms. Just get them... you won't be sorry! But make sure they've cooled down a bit before popping one in your mouth. And for dessert? Ringo Tempura. Fried wedges of battered apples drizzled with chocolate & caramel syrup with a dollop of whip cream. Delish! I hear they have a pretty good but slim time frame for Happy Hour 5-6 M-Sa. I will have to try it one day... but even if I don't, I'll definitely still frequent the place!
(4)Anne W.
A pleasantly unexpected surprise. After the first two times my husband dragged me here I was utterly unimpressed - poor service, mediocre (at best) food...so tonight was my first time back in about 5 months and I...liked it. We had the shu mai (excellent!), rainbow roll, shrimp tempura roll and squid salad. I'm an admitted fish snob and can't bring myself to eat sashimi at places that pre-slice the fish, but the rolls were downright tasty. The tempura crisp and not greasy, void of any fishy taste. Service had also improved dramatically. A grown-up was doing most of the serving, supported by a half-hearted teen. This is a dramatic improvement over the previous entirely hopeless teen staff. A really nice surprise!
(3)Amy T.
Tried out Wild Tuna finally. Like others mentioned, it's a little stripmall place, but they did a nice job decorating to make it more interesting than a strip mall. The modern atmosphere is somewhat cold if you are used to dimly lit, romantic sushi places. When we arrived and glanced at the menu I thought it was slightly overpriced, but much to my pleasure, we had conveniently arrived during their happy hour and they give 20% off all sushi, yippee! (it's a small window, Monday-Saturday 5-6pm) We had the smoked salmon sashimi, yellow tail sashimi and one of their special rolls along with a tasty bottle of wine. The roll was awesome, the sashimi was perfect, nice thick pieces, very fresh. Cute little place appears to be the husband behind the sushi counter and wife serving. She did a nice job. They didn't have any wine buckets but she thoughtfully put our chardonney in a water pitcher. Works for me as long as my wine is cold! I like to support local business owners like this.
(4)Kyle B.
Always good sushi, owner is a sushi expert. Will try again
(5)april g.
Everyone needs a local sushi dive, where saki is poured when needed and sashimi reigns supreme. Wild Tuna fills the bill. Happy hour roll specials on week nights make the perfect stop in after a long day. The only waitress is friendly if only just competent, but the job gets done and the rolls are scrumptious. Make sure to drop in before 7 to get the half off specials.
(4)Megan T.
I don't eat fish so I'm not sure how much my review is worth but on my first visit recently the chef made me the most wonderful veggie roll -he even did it without the seaweed which I hate! Excellent!!!
(4)Krazykorean L.
Small but very inviting place. Service was good and very nice. The Ell and cucumber was great and so was the squid salad.
(4)Gary C.
I'm currently here for business and I just left the restaurant. I basically had sushi the past four days at different restaurants... I'm staying at the Hilton Tapatio, so I was keeping an eye out for local restaurants. I have to admit, the logo caught my eye, so I decided to look it up on Yelp. Here's the lowdown: Likes: Surf n Turf (wonders what it would be like with Kobe beef) Green tea ice cream Looks like a fun place for a first date - if you both know how to use chopsticks. Women like men with good finger dexterity. But you might not get a lot of privacy, it can get loud as you can easily hear other people's conversations. Okay: Rainbow roll Dislikes: Hotate with Mayo Does not accept American Express (my corporate card) The restaurant looks fairly new - then again, just about every business around here doesn't look more than 5 years old. I was here on a Monday night at 6:50pm. Besides myself, there was a family sitting at the sushi bar and two young women at a nearby table. I was greeted kindy by the Chef, who looks like he probably owns the place. And I was immediately told to take any available seat. I'm assuming the waitress was the wife of the Chef and she asked me if it was my first time. Based on the demographics of this area, I take it not a lot of asians / filipinos live in this area. She handed me a paper menu that had traditional sushi / sashimi / rolls / salads / appetizers on the front, and the specialty rolls with expanded descriptions on the back. I don't drink alcohol, so I ordered a Pepsi, so she brought out a can with a glass of ice filled with my drink. When I'm new to a sushi joint, I usually try to look for a baseline that I'm familiar with. For me, my favorite is the Rainbow Roll from Sushi Sams in San Mateo. Wild Tuna's Rainbow roll was under $9 bucks, which seems like a deal, but it was relatively small, which is okay because I hate big rolls which make me take two bites and gets messy. But at the price, they do put good size pieces of fish. I only like Salmon and Tuna on mine, and they were happy to grant my request at no extra charge. I also asked if they could put real crab meat (yes folks, a lot of sushi joints use the fake crap) - but unfortunately, they were out. In the back of my mind, I can't help but wonder how fresh Sushi could be out in the middle of the desert called Phoenix. I am a bit spoiled by the availability of "fresh off the boat" fish in the San Francisco bay area. The salmon tasted great, which means, no fishy smell or flavor. The tuna, wasn't as high a grade of tuna that I'm used to, but it wasn't bad considering that I'm nowhere near the ocean. They used very little, as in quantity, shredded fake crab meat, but it is better than the fake king crab leg meat that Yaso served me last week. I also ordered Hotate (scallops) with mayo. I usually save that for last if it is really good, but I ate it first along with cucumber salad that came out the same time. Based on this experience, I probably wouldn't order it again. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't very good either. There was a very slight taste of fishiness to it (i'm picky), so the vinegar like tanginess of the cucumber salad masked the taste. Finally, my Surf n Turf came out! This was Shrimp tempura and grilled enochi mushrooms topped with seared beef and finished with a tangy sesame dressing with a hint of onion. Although the rice was drenched in the light soy like sauce, the flavor was rich and the steak was buttery tender. I would come back just for this. Forget about the traditional stuff - which you can get anywhere else for a better deal and taste. But, I have a feeling that this place is known for its specialty rolls. I topped off my dinner with green tea ice cream. I love green tea ice cream and this was really good! If you have never tried it, it is an acquired taste, but once you love it, you want to have it again and again. My bill came out to be $32. I usually would split much with my wife, so your bill should come out cheaper if you share - unless your eyes are bigger than your stomach like mine. I'm still STUFFED as I write this. Since there was no "eye candy" to watch (as a previous poster noted), I ended up watching the large screen tv they had behind the bar. I guess Monday nights are slow nights. It's okay, I was served quickly and was in and out of there so I could check into my Hotel.
(4)Corey K.
This place is extremely good. Try the fake & bake (spicy) and the Bubba Gump. Definitely one of the best sushi places in Phoenix. We were very happy with everything and the owners were friendly.
(5)Amanda B.
Once again, I'll say it: I don't like fish. This generally makes sushi joints a bit awkward for me, since you can only eat so many cucumber and asparagus rolls. Wild Tuna has an option of other non-sushi dishes, including tempura and a hamburger. While I don't sink to the hamburger level, I did put in an order of fabulous gyoza and was quite satisfied. My dinner consisted of moderately priced cucumber rolls and a bizarre specialty roll that included chicken, mango, avocado, and a chili sauce. This specialty roll, the Maui Wowie, was good but not really my style. Others at the table seemed to enjoy it. The vibe is relaxed and casual, but the overall prices seem a bit steep. They're clearly working out kinks in their system and weren't always sure which roll went to which table. I would certainly return and recommend a trip to check it out.
(3)Joey R.
I'm only giving this place one star because I couldn't figure out how to give half a star. Now, I'm neither a sushi expert nor a snob when it comes to it but I know quality sushi when I taste it and this was not it. It was too bad because my friend and I were really excited to try this place out...especially since she lives across the street and we have been waiting for them to open their doors for a while. I kind of got the feeling that this was going to be an interesting evening when we walked in and nobody really acknowledged our presence until I gave the chef the "tell me if I should seat myself or wait for the waitress before I stab you with a chop stick" look...right after that he gracefully mouthed the words "just sit anywhere". After waiting for 5-7 minutes the waitress finally came and brought us water and gave us some menus to look over. Normally on a Friday evening I would've understood the wait but the place only had like 10 people inside! At this point I am really hoping that the sushi will make up for the crappy service. The menu had some unique rolls with some traditional rolls too. We wanted to try some of their own creations so we picked the Sqidinator, Bubba Gump roll, and the old favorite...the Philadelphia Roll. So, at this time I'm feeling pretty good about our choices until they made us wait forever for our food. I think the remaining artic glaciers melted while we were waiting...ok so I'm exaggerating but that's how it felt! When they finally brought out the sushi the Philly roll and the Squidinator were first. I went for the squid first and as soon as I bit down all I could taste was the mayo they put inside. It was so overpowering you couldn't even taste the squid. Obviously I was disappointed. Now, with the taste of mayo and fried squid in my mouth I reached for the Philly roll hoping the cream cheese inside would wash away the aftertaste of the roll. At least with this roll they didn't add too much of anything but the quality was definitely not there. I mean c'mon who messes up a Philly roll! They managed to make it taste like something I could buy at Safeway! Now, all my hopes, dreams and future business were dependent on a roll named "Bubba Gump". Well just like the movie this roll should have been left to die in Vietnam! Again, they added to much mayo and some kind of hot sauce. They should have just gave me a bowl of mayo, hot sauce and rice...maybe that would have been cheaper because for these prices I should have gone to Stingray or Ra. Now, the worst part came at the end of the evening...no it was not the bill it was when the waitress asked if everything was good...and I answered "everything was great! To this day I don't know what left more of a bitter taste in my mouth...the food or my lie. This might have all been grand opening bugs they will work out but for the time being for quick sushi I am sticking to Sakana which is around the corner from my place.
(1)Matthew K.
Cute little contemporary sushi bar tucked into an unassuming strip mall. I'm not big into the sashimi part of the sushi world so I stick to the specialty rolls for the most part. I enjoyed all the rolls I tasted about 6 or so. The Rasta with spicy tuna was very good, Surf and Turf was different but good, one with tempura chicken was fine, soft shell crab was tasty and fun to look at with it's big legs and claws sticking out of the rolls. I think they just opened a few weeks ago and don't have ordering system down yet, they kept bring out several items that we didn't order. Other than that this is a good place to drop in and get some good hassle free sushi.
(4)William W.
We tried Wild Tuna's recently. I can't say that I would go back as the pices are high, the sushi is just OK, and the amibience and service are sub par. Likes: The Green Eggs and Ham roll had a nice bite to it and I liked it Dislikes: The sushi. The choices are very limited, the portions are very small for the price, and the presentation is poor. The spider roll was not as good as others in the area, too oily for my taste. Beverages: Although it has the word spirits in it's name don't expect too much. They carry only one "Japanese" beer Asahi which is made by Miller in the US. There is no menu for Sake so you have to just order it with no idea on what it is or what it will cost. Even the non-alcoholic choices are poor. If you order tea (usually pretty good in most sushi restaurants) you'll get a crappy teabag in a large stainless steel pot producing a poor excuse for a cup of tea. Bottom line: If you like Sushi, go elsewhere, you will spend less money, get better food, and have a more positive experience
(2)Ryan W.
I'm kicking myself in the ass for not trying this place before tonight! I always thought this place was some modern-style sushi place that we have way too much of in the valley. I was shocked to find out it's actually owned by a Japanese couple that actually know how to make really good sushi. This is hands down, the best, freshest, sushi I have had in Phoenix in the past decade! I've lived in Japan and my wife is Japanese, so we are always on the lookout for something wothwhile. This place is it. I didn't experience the service issues other people had (in fact, my service was great), but the food was so much more superior than any of the more expensive sushi joints in town. For reference, I had the salmon, tuna, mackerel, smoked salmon, eel, and yellow tail. We also had the spider (softshell crab) rolls, vegetable tempura, and seaweed salad. All excellent.
(5)Michael P.
I went on a week night so didn't have the issues some have had with service. The place was dead. I thought the sushi was ok, but it could have been better. Prices were a bit steep compared to other places I have been. 2 sets of rolls and a beer was $30.. I could get more for less..
(3)Becky S.
I wanted to like this place, I really did since it is so close to home and a family-owned restaurant, but I had a very disappointing experience tonight. I went with my father. We ordered the yellowtail roll, the philly roll, and the surf and turf roll. We liked the philly the best, but weren't impressed with the others. The surf and turf was saturated in sauce and totally fell apart. The portions were small for the price we thought. Also, we were overcharged and the server didn't want to adjust our bill. I thought the decor was pretty cute, but I could have done without the big TV screen. I won't be returning here in the future.
(2)Cait B.
This place was alright. it's very bright and colorful inside, which was nice, but the food wasn't anything to write home about. The miso soup was made from powder, as was the wasabi, which was a dissapointment. We ordered smoked salmon sashimi, that didn't look all together fresh. The only thing that saved this place was their Dy-No-Mite roll. I would suggest this to anyone who asks. All in all, not my first choic of sushi places.
(3)Marsha H.
The only thing good about this place was the edamame. The lack of wine list was a total turn off. The drink menu period was not good at all. The sushi was overpriced and lacked the freshness I am used to. I like trying new places. This is one I won't return to.
(2)Jon L.
I've been to most of the top rated and well known sushi spots in the greater Phoenix area and I have to say Wild Tunas is by far my favorite. Small family run place with the best Yellow tail and Tuna in town. Highly recommended!
(5)Lori A.
Got some sushi for take out, and I have to say - it doesnt compare in flavor to several other places in the Valley I have gone to, and the price is higher... and when I asked for some extra eel sauce, the chef acted like I had asked for his first born!! And then put about 1 teasoon of sauce in a little plastic cup - Gee thanks! total bummer because this place is super close to me...
(2)Kristy W.
I have been to Wild Tuna twice, in the last two weeks. My boyfriend and I love this place. Tonight, just to share, we had miso soup, Philadelphia roll, Rainbow roll, the Salmon and Garfunkel and the Surf and Turf. In my opinion, they were all well worth the money. We will definitely be going back!
(4)Charles F.
Excellent experience with great food and service. None of the problems on other reviews. We have lived near hear for the entire time it has been open but had not stopped in. Really glad we went up. Very limited hours, Mon-Sat 5pm until ??. But we will definitely be back. Our normal Sushi place is Cherry Noodle Blossom, but each of the four plates tried was better than anything I have had at noodle blossom. Very very fresh. Complaints? Only that I missed the light on the way up and had to come back south to it. Can't blame them for my mad navigation skills.
(5)J S.
Great neighborhood restaurant! We love the food. The creative names for the specials like Fire in the Hole and Marilyn Monroll keep us coming back. Excellent service every time we visit. Love the design and decor of this cozy sushi restaurant.
(5)Thomas K.
Salad was great and dipping with sweetness. Was very clean and sanitary. Would come here again.
(4)Chris G.
I received a gift certificate for Xmas . Finally got to use it . OMG , I ordered the lunch sashimi special ( tuna , salmon & hamachi) fresh fish , beautiful color , and appealing presentation . I don't know why I waited so long . A little steep on prices , but still cheaper than Chicago . Definitely a fantastic find in a strip mall .
(5)Astha C.
I love this place ! They always try some new combinations and the sushi is fresh and yummy ! The only thing better than the food is the service. Everyone is polite, they really try to understand your taste and recommend tasty choices. Highly recommended !
(5)Brian B.
Another great restaurant in a strange strip-mall location. It must be a Phoenix thing I guess. If this place was located in a swanky part of town it would be the talk o the town. The sushi is the best I've had in town. Our group split 8 rolls and I enjoyed all of them. I really like the artwork and colorful theme too. The portions are smaller than some other places but the quality more than makes up for it. I will be back anytime I'm in the neighborhood.
(5)Rebecca S.
Wild Tuna's is a cute little out of the way place, always a great atmosphere. Good for dates or small groups. I love the famliy vibe of this place! They always remember you when you come in :) FANTASTIC fresh fish, especially the salmon. I also love that they have something interesting on special!
(5)Sasha Z.
How I love this place! My fiancé and I have been coming here for years and I am just writing this review. What can I say...consistently amazing and fresh sashimi, delicately sweet amaebi, super tasty spicy tuna rolls (unlike any you have had before) and great service. This family owned restaurant always satisfies my sushi cravings. Regardless if you are in the mood for rolls, sashimi or any other Japanese yumminess, don't miss this place!
(5)Jim M.
This place has the best sushi around. Small, family run establishment. We've been coming here for several years. The price is the same as the upscale places like stingray, but the pieces of fish are much larger and the rice allotments smaller. Fish is fresh and very tasty. I rarely ever give a five star, but the service is awesome and food is superb.
(5)Jessy G.
Had a girls night out, and decide to try this place because it was the only sushi place between my girlfriend and I. Very quaint little place, was happy they had a happy hour. I love the fact it is a local Mom and Pop. The edamame was yummy, they had cute different colored soy paper. Both the owners made sure we were enjoying ourselves and would stop by to chat. The sushi was enjoyable, not the best I've had, but good. My friend and I will be returning and hope it is just as good/better the next time.
(4)Alex J.
This place had great service and the sushi was great. The dynamite roll was so good. The 4 of us ate 6 diff rolls and we were stuffed and it was not expensive. Highly recommend this place. Intimate atmosphere and very clean inside. The sushi chef was very helpful and nice.
(5)Heather V.
Great family owned sushi joint. The location is small and quiet, staff is super friendly and service is good. The sushi is good quality for the price, and is conveniently located in our neighborhood. They use very fresh ingredients and a good size menu. I'm a no-frills sushi kind of girl (no tempura or mayo for me, thank you!), and typically order a spicy roll and sashimi. Their spicy tuna and California rolls are delicious (real crab is a big plus), and sashimi is very fresh and tasty. We really enjoy coming here!
(4)Mike B.
We have been going to Wild Tuna for several years - since it opened. It is family run with great food and service.
(5)Todd K.
This place has really good Sushi, but note, they only serve Sushi and Drinks, and a smattering of Japanese Apps. Like Gyoza and Tempura. Having said that, the staff is really nice, even when they were super slammed like they were tonight. The Sushi and Sashimi itself is really top notch. I usually stick the the traditional forms of Sushi (Sushi, Sashimi, Hand Rolls) My girl likes the Americanized Maki or roll types. I was converted to the American Maki at this place. It was all well balanced, and really, really delicious. Try the Rasta Roll, it was awesome. All in all a really good place to go for Sushi.
(4)Jenifer P.
This is totally my go to place! Freshest ahi in town......
(5)Taren S.
Neighborhood sushi restaurant that is family owned. I have been here a handful of times and it is good but not great. Rolls are unique with fun names but a bit overpriced for what you get. I love yellowtail and it is always amazing here. Service is slow but I get it when it is just one person waiting on the whole place. The salads are great here as well. Owner is always nice and chatty when you come in. Overall good place to come when I dont feel like driving to my two favorite sushi restaurants.
(3)Nicol S.
My husband and I wanted a simple date night and found this restaurant on yelp. We went right at 5pm when they opened and were the only customers. The staff quickly greeted us. We sat at the bar and ordered happy hour drinks. It's a family owned restaurant and the father and son were quick to suggest items, talk sports (since my husband was wearing a White Sox hat) and were, just overall, very accommodating. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. We orders a special roll, Tropic Thunder...a delicious combination of salty fish with sweet mango. It should be on the regular menu. Overall, we were very impressed and happy that it's so close to our house. We will definitely be back!!!
(5)Tawn B.
Finally a place to get good sushi in Phoenix! I lived in Phoenix for 20 years and almost always been disappointed with the Sushi. Finally a place with actually good Sushi like you would get on the west coast. Good service, good Sushi
(5)Jibbs M.
I had given up on local sushi, but this place exceeded all expectations! Father & son place knows good tuna (they have a different take on spicy tuna, they call it "poki tuna" and spice it the Hawaiian way). The dynamite roll (involved scallop-y goodness + miso glaze) was delicious, but the spicy tuna is not only different, it's way better than the norm.
(5)Sarah Z.
I always judge a sushi place by the quality of their sashimi- we went in after some friends recommended this place, ordered the yellowtail sashimi to test the waters, and mmmmmmmm AWESOME. We also got the "fire in the hole" specialty roll which was spicy yellowtail, shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, cream cheese, and also DELICIOUS. Great service, atmosphere, and luckily not far from our house :) This will be our new regular sushi spot. Glad we discovered it.
(5)Mark J.
So glad we found this incredible place so close to our house!! The Wild Tuna Roll is out of this world! Super speedy and so kind and helpful! We shall be regulars!
(5)Jason S.
Favorite sushi in Phoenix! Highly recommend..... EVERYTHING. Tuna here is fantastic, the soft shell crab is rockin' and the owners are some of the nicest people in Moon Valley! If you have a chance to visit, just do it!
(5)Della M.
We love love love wilds tunas! The food is fantastic and very fresh! Everything is made with special care. They have great customer service and are always friendly and welcoming! The drinks here are awesome as well! Tyler is our favorite server! He always recognizes us and knows our order! We highly recommend this place; alone or with a group it is great!
(5)Lisa M.
How this place has any stars is 100% beyond me. I would give -5 stars if I could. My experience here last night was not only the worst sushi rolls that I've ever had, it was also the worst restaurant experience I've ever had. Both my boyfriend and I have over 10 yrs working in food service, we're not picky or looking for reasons to complain but food should be edible and service should be decent (or at least attempt to be). I love to support local business but this experience was beyond disappointing, a total waste of $34. * 10 mins to acknowledge us, in a tiny room with 3 other tables already seated. Server finally came and was not even remotely polite. Just barked at us asking if we were ready. * Waited 30 mins for our food, no one came by to check on us or let us know what was going on. * When food finally came out server passed us to pick up dishes off an empty table with our food on a tray, when she could have easily served us and then dealt with the dirty table. * The rolls were tiny, I mean so small we actually started laughing. Tasted like absolutely nothing. * Surf and Turf -The steak should be sliced thin and seared. This was just fatty, disgusting lumps of raw meat. We ate them because we were starving, a move we would regret in about 30 mins... * We wrote down our order for 1 Cali Roll, 1 Surf and Turf roll and a calamari appetizer on the menu they gave us. Rolls came out, we asked for our app. She says we didn't order one, I tell her we did. She continues to argue we didn't. Fine, we order a different calamari app. She comes back and says that app is different than the one you ordered on the menu (the one SHE said we never ordered) we know this, can we just have some calamari for god's sake? * Calamari eventually comes out looks like burnt panko cheese sticks and is literally rubber. I try as hard as I can to pull one apart and cannot. We send it back as it's not even edible, not even a "hey sorry about that " nothing. * Went home and immediately both me and my boyfriend run to separate bathrooms sick to our stomach, and I'm still nauseated today.
(1)Barnabas L.
It's right by my house. Its not bad at all. The cuts of sashimi are huge (which probably aren't "regulation"), but who cares they are decent. Definitely not the same as going to get sushi in a coastal town, but not bad for being close to where I am located. They seem to be family run and owned. The fish was fresh, which is a lot better than most places, which serve you fish which....just tastes old. Their rolls were mediocre at best. if you live near by and can make it to their happy hour, which you can miss if you blink, then definitely stop by. It did not convince me to not make the long drive to my favorite place though.
(3)Danny H.
I'm a big sushi fan. Have eaten it all over Phoenix and all over the world. This place is just ok. Fish did not taste especially fresh on our nigiri and the gyoza appetizer was kinda bland. Overpriced, compared to other (better) options. I'm new to Moon Valley and hoped that this would be a great local place in our backyard. Guess I'll have to keep looking.
(3)Anthony N.
Short: Get the Spicy Tuna Roll and for some reason I order entirely too many Gyoza orders but that explains why I'm fat. Longer: Wild Tunas was another case of me going to a restaurant when it first opened and being disappointed likely because they're still figuring it out but coming back to give it another chance and loving it. I'm bummed I waited years to come back but it's probably safe to say we are legitimately "regulars" here now. We've been known to come 4 times in a week which is a lot for us at least. Service is great. It's a family operation and Tyler and Yom are genuinely nice dudes. It's awesome when there aren't many people there because you can have great conversation with them. That said, it's been getting really busy lately and they could probably use some more help but they do their best! So onto the food, it's good solid sushi. We usually get the basics but the basics are quality. The salmon sashimi is fresh. The Spicy Tuna is simple and deliciously spicy. The Dynamite is top notch too. All around good stuff! I'd have to save the 5 stars for a place like Nobu, but Wild Tuna is nothing to scoff at! I just don't want it to get too popular because or go-to nice spot when we want to eat well but stay in Moon valley.
(4)Mark F.
This place has great food and a friendly staff. It is reasonably priced and Yama Chan works at treating every customer like he or she is special.
(5)Eva P.
Sushi is one of my favorite foods and I've sampled a lot of different places. I really enjoyed the quality here. It was quick and delicious. I will definitely come back again!
(5)Rick B.
Love the modern vibe. Simple and elegant design. Tuna roll was outstanding. Spicy yellow tail was deliciously spicy.
(5)Mack H.
I was leery of trying another strip mall sushi joint, but my girlfriend got me to go and i'm glad we did. It was our first time there and we arrived just after the dinner rush which worked out perfectly. I had Tuna, Yellowtail and Salmon sushi. This was some of he best sushi i have had in Phoenix. They truly distinguished themselves by the quality of their fish. We also enjoyed the Protein Roll and TNT. I even got an extra order of Tuna since it was so good. The service was great and we will definitely be back. Cheers.
(5)David R.
My wife and I live in the area and come to Wild Tuna every so often. The sushi is always excellent and so is the customer service. They have a great happy hour deal too.
(5)April C.
In short; get the spicy tuna! You won't find it better than here. It's the hands down, best in the valley. You really can't go wrong with ordering any roll here, though as everything tastes so fresh!
(5)Ashley G.
Came with my roomy for the literal happy hour and It was definitely a good experience. Happy hour is 5-6 and they just take 15% off select items so you're really not saving much. I got the shrimp tempura roll which was surprisingly plain but it tasted fresh. I also got the fire-in-the-hole roll and it tasted great but was falling apart on me. Or server was super nice and very attentive so that was great! Plus I few obligated to say that the water tasted good, I know it's stupid but I'm finding more and more places have water that tastes like it's from a hose. My biggest problem with this place was that the menu was pretty small and plain and the special rolls were just out of my price range. I feel like you get your money's worth as far as quality I just wouldn't be able to afford this place as a go to sushi place.
(4)Tim C.
AGH! I hate giving this place 3 stars because you can tell it is a family owned restaurant and the owners were so nice but I am forced to dock off 2 stars for several reasons. Let me begin with the fact that this one of the freshest tuna I have had in my life and I've had world class tuna from all over the world. Most of the rolls tasted fresh and some of them had unique tastes, like the buffalo shrimp with ranch. Interesting combination but good nonetheless. Also they are waaaaay slower than regular sushi joints however given the quality of the sushi I am not docking stars because of this. Their prices reminded of the prices of a sushi joint in the east valley however without the Scottsdale atmosphere; they are definitely somewhat high for what you would expect from a strip mall sushi joint. I saw that they have happy hour, which by the way it is LITERALLY 1 hour, definitely go in these 60 minutes if you are budget conscious. As I prepared to dig into the sushi goodness, I asked for a low-sodium option of soy sauce and the teen waitress told me that they didn't had one, REALLY what place in the 21st century does not have options for the health conscious? Finally one thing that REALLY bothered me was that I was charged $1 extra for a side of Sriracha, I have NEVER been charged for this anywhere else. Overall top quality sushi and somewhat high prices, however the fact that I was nickled and dimed for a side of Sriracha when I spent over $90 and the smell of old cleaning cloth on my table will make me think twice before stopping here again.
(3)Yasmine S.
Wild Tuna was unexpectedly really good. We had the hamachi neck, seaweed salad and Marilyn Monroll, and they were fresh and flavorful. The service was prompt, and the owners (I believe) were very accommodating and friendly. Don't be fooled by its small size and strip mall location. The food is very good. I moved here from the SF Bay Area, and it's hard to find good, fresh sushi within Phoenix. I'll definitely be back, especially since it's quite close to my home.
(5)Katie D.
A hidden treasure, and open late! Delicious and very fresh sushi, probably the best in town!!! ! I always love coming here, and we are always surprised at how good it is! And the staff is super friendly!
(5)Bryan G.
Great sushi and nice laid back atmosphere. Service was prompt and friendly. Sushi was extremely fresh.
(5)Evan B.
The only :) you saw here were on the menu to indicate happy hour menu items, and by hour I literally mean hour 5-6 only. Overall the menu is fairly standard, but the prices are a bit higher than I expected for a neighborhood store front style join. We started with a small bowl of miso soup $2 and edamame $3.80 however it arrived with the meal and not as an app. For rolls we went light with a TNT roll $11.50 Inside was cream cheese, yellow tail and asparagus, no rice all tempura battered and fried. Served on a bed of yuzu sauce and siriacha. The yellow tail was a bit well done for a sushi roll nearly all grey, and the flavors just did not pop in my mouth. The spicy tuna was mediocre ($6.80) but for that price I was expecting something bigger and or better, it was preseasoned with soy for some reason. Service was decent. but we were the only table at 8:30. None of us got sick either so that is a pro but given the value to portion size flavor and quality I have to say seek other options.
(2)Ron G.
Amazing small place a hidden jem. We tried four tolls and all of them are amazing. The dynamite roll was one of the best rolls I have had in months. It's worth a trip out to this place to have an amazing meal.
(5)Kelley M.
Really fresh! The atmosphere is nice. Honestly, the smoked salmon nigiri was the best I've ever had. My tuna roll was also quite spectacular. Thumbs up to this place.
(5)Lauren F.
Absolutely pleased with this place. Very nice family owned restaurant. Clean, simple and inviting. Killer menu! Authentic Japanese items and some others. Never have to wait long for food. Accommodating as I've ever seen! The woman even pulled out an extra chair for our baby carrier! I love going to this place!!!
(5)A. T.
The food, service, atmosphere and drinks were all 5 star!! The only reason I put a 4 star review is because the tables were sticky. Would go back in the drop of a dime!
(4)Danisa M.
I have low expectations when it comes to sushi in the phoenix metro area, but the sushi here was pretty good. The ambiance was nice and the staff/chef attentive. I just wish there was more nigiri options since I'm more into nigiri and sashimi than rolls. The sides were also good.
(4)CJ P.
I feel bad writing this place a bad review because the staff (and owners I expect) were very nice and the food was pretty good. However, I wouldn't recommend this place because it was way overpriced. The rolls were about $1-$2 more than what I'd imagine for this kind of place. However, we also had the $14 Tuna Poke appetizer and it was tiny. I am used to the Poke at places like the Islands or Yard House where it's a whole plate for that price. This was maybe 1/4 plate. If it weren't for the prices I would go back, but I can just as easily find decent strip mall sushi for much less.
(2)Ryan M.
I will start by saying that this place is Hands down best sushi in Arizona. I've been coming here for about a year now and haven't been to any other sushi place since (except RA, for a birthday party) which was more expensive, loud and lower quality. This is a family run establishment and a very nice, personal environment. You will never have a bad experience here, they aren't the quickest in town because they pride themselves with quality food and service. Again, I will never eat anywhere else.
(5)Tracy V.
For Arizona, this is the best sushi I have had so far in town. It's in a strip mall and while it's painted nicely, this is not some super fancy, upscale sushi spot. The service is always timely. The family have gotten to know us well through conversation, and they remember our names. The chef cares very much about the quality of his fish. He will ask us every time what our evaluation is of the yellowtail sashimi-- it is the buttery-est yellowtail you can get, as far as I have tried. I still have other places to try (Sumomaya, Sushi Roku) but for a fairly reasonable price, I drive from Midtown for this place when I can (because what is near Midtown is not that good).
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