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Ah-So
Categories: Restaurants Japanese Food Specialty Food Ethnic Food Japanese, Ethnic Food [Edit]
6033 W Bell RdGlendale, AZ 85308
(602) 978-1177
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
30 reviews for Ah-So
Review Highlights
"I enjoyed every bite of each sushi piece."
(in 22 reviews)
"...to tip your chef if you sit where they cook teppanyaki."
(in 9 reviews)
"Will go back again and again."
(in 3 reviews)
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30 reviews in English
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Review from Eric R.
11/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
I really enjoyed my dinner at Ah-So. Sushi is definitely an acquired taste for me and I'm frankly still in the process of fully acquiring it. So while I happy to try something outside my usual culinary experiences, I was thrilled to learn that they also offered Tepanyaki-style cooking (I REFUSE to go to Benihana!!!)
To get the best of both worlds, we had sushi as an appetizer which I found quite enjoyable. The highlight of my meal however was Tepanyaki with filet mignon and scallops. The scallops were delicious-some of the best I've had and the filet was grilled to medium rare tenderness just like I like it. The chef put on an amazing show grilled everything before our eyes.
It was a great night and at $28 for the Tepanyaki, it was a great deal considering the quality and quantity of food.
I will definitely be back! -
Review from Carmelo R.
Glendale, AZ
11/17/2011
Fast, friendly service.
Awesome sushi.
Not too shabby price. -
Review from Katherine M.
Glendale, AZ
1/15/2012
One of my new favorite places in Phoenix. All the Ah-So's are a chain but they do not all offer the same food choices. I really enjoyed a California roll, the tepanyaki show, and left overs. Delicious miso soup, salad, fried rice, veggies, chicken, steak, and shrimp. The sauces for each were also pretty good. I even had enough food left over for 1.5 more meals. Awesome sushi happy hour prices as well (as low as $2). I really enjoyed the beautiful waterfall separating the two aspects of the restaurant. Hope to come back soon!
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Review from Sally J.
Glendale, AZ
1/2/2012
I give this place no stars. But i still had to give it one. The owners here only think about themself and not the other workers. I was a customer here and i do understand korean and the did not know i did and i over heard the lady owner talk really bad about the other workers there and also she made my friend feel uncomfortable because she kept on hugging him and touching his arm. Anyways this place need to change and the owner should stop touching customers like that so much it should be a place to eat and not like one of thoses drinking bars where the ladys keep on touching you!!!
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Review from Fred F.
2/28/2011
We went to the Matsuri Festival yesterday and started craving sushi. I also started craving Geisha Girls and Hostess Bars but my wife said no.
There were food tents at the festival and some offered sushi. But, I remembered my vow never to eat food from a street vender after a very bad experience when I bought a fish taco from a street vender in Tijuana.
Here's a challenge for you - try finding a sushi place that's open for lunch on a Sunday in N. Phoenix. Yelp's mobile app to the rescue - Ah So was open. We'd never been here before but as long as they weren't selling curbside I was willing to give it a try.
They have teppanyaki grill tables, a large fountain/pond with koi and turtles, regular tables and a sushi bar.
Nice menu - we went with the sushi but they also have rice bowls, etc. I was surprised by the sushi - it was very good! The service was also very good and our orders came out quickly.
I have no idea how much we paid. This very lovely woman picked up the check. I tried to get her to wear a kimono and pour me drinks but she said no. Wifes can be like that. -
Review from Sully B.
Saratoga, CA
11/4/2011
So I show up with some friends at 9:48 fully expecting to not be served, considering they close at 10. Not only did they seat us and serve us, they were friendly, the food was amazing, and they honored a coupon that we didn't even have printed out. Great Sushi, Great Service, and the lady who works there is really pretty.
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Review from Lisa F.
Phoenix, AZ
Updated - 7/18/2011
Still loving this place! The hostess always greets us with welcoming smiles and remembers us - every time. The owner always comes around to say hello to the customers and are always engaging in smiles and welcoming.
The fish and turtle pond is so neat. My boy loves to look inside and so do all of the other little kids there. All staff is warm and friendly with the children. We usually go there just for sushi, but we see lots of customers having fun with teppanyaki.
The sashimi platters are amazing as well as the special rolls. We are always impressed with the portions and freshness of the sashimi. LOVE the happy hour.
Everything is just always 5 star. Will go back again and again.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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3/19/2010
Love it. Went with my baby boy aged 12 mo. and husband. Wonderful welcome. Great sashimi. … Read more »
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Review from Jessica B.
Peoria, AZ
10/27/2011
I could literally eat here every day! I've never had a bad meal or bad service here...nuff said!
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Review from George T.
Phoenix, AZ
10/31/2011
By far this is the best sushi ever! The service is also great. We drive all the way from central Phoenix there just to enjoy some quality food. Last night we sat where they serve teppanyaki and our chef cooked our food to perfection and offered us a great show as well. Don't forget to tip your chef if you sit where they cook teppanyaki. Our friend had his birthday and we asked for the birthday dessert. That song was the real deal! Highly recommend this place.
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Review from Gina T.
Glendale, AZ
7/19/2011
We have been going to ah-so for years. We have always liked it but it is even better with the new owners. The owners are very hands on. The remodel makes it feel more spacious. Sushi is fresh and everything I have tried on the menu has been fantastic. Not one bad thing to say about this place. Oh, the filet is the best in town.
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Review from Ambrosia M.
Phoenix, AZ
2/28/2011
Cool place to hang out with a group of friends and enjoy sushi and a SUPERB price. The rolls were big and only $3, I wish this place was closer to my side of town because I'd be there every weekend. The waitress was so friendly and down to earth, I cant emphasize enough how great the food was and the price of everything made it THAT much better!
I'd go again! -
Review from Desiree W.
Glendale, AZ
9/7/2011
My fam and I love this Ah-so THE BEsT, out of all of them. It is small and inviting. We like the sushi here better than other locations and the food seems to be better here, too. mmmm, mmmmm, mmmm... craving it now.
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Review from Josh R.
Glendale, AZ
7/31/2011
Took my Fiancé here as she loves sushi -- I don't enjoy it, but you have to bend sometimes. I didn't eat the sushi, but let's just say she left a third of the plate there. I ordered chicken and shrimp w/ white rice and vegetables. I didn't know five ounces of oil came with my food -- I ended up using the rice to soak the oil from the food. My Fiancé and I are having real stomach discomfort and haven't felt well since about two hours after we ate... I think it was the oil for me, but her issues are worse then mine and it's been a rough evening for her. Beware-- if you eat oil by the spoonful you'll be good... just hope my Fiancé feels better.
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Review from Becky S.
Phoenix, AZ
6/5/2010
I went with my only friend who will get sushi with me (the rest of my friends are wusses). We had actually wanted to go to Fresh Wasabi, but they were closed for some reason. So we went to Ah-So and I'm so glad we did. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would.
I've had good sushi before. But this stuff was legen- wait for it- dary. We went three times now, and I've not had one single item that hasn't been extraordinary.
Unfortunately, I didn't get a menu, and I'm having a hard time remembering exactly what we've ordered. I remember the Booty Booty roll, the dynamite roll, a tempura roll with cream cheese and salmon, and a second climax roll. Something else with jalapeno that was wonderful.
We asked the very nice waitress for suggestions and she did not disappoint. The presentation was just beautiful. I'm so glad to find a great sushi place on the west side of town! -
Review from Faith D.
1/10/2010 2 photos
After initially trying their location on 75th Ave., my family and I came to this location near 59th and Bell. It is a small location with 4 teppanyaki grills, approximately 5 tables, and a sushi bar.
There is a large fountain running in the middle of this restaurant and if they ever decide to expand, they may want to get rid of it. However, it was a nice feature that entertained my 4-year-old niece throughout dinner. Even though the decor is not modern and inviting, the place is clean and decent in appearance.
If you plan on dining here during peak times, I encourage you to plan ahead and make reservations. It fills up quickly and they do not have much of a waiting area (most people were sitting outside on the benches and it was very cold).
The food was delicious and the service was very attentive. They serve miso soup for all dinners, even for sushi orders. I enjoyed every bite of each sushi piece. It tasted well rolled and fresh. My mom doesn't care for sushi at all, but really enjoyed the teppanyaki chicken. For all three of us and one beverage, it ended up being approximately $60. -
Review from Todd B.
Glendale, AZ
8/15/2009
Came here on a Tuesday night recently and I was quite impressed. The sushi was great and enjoyed the ambiance with the waterfall in the middle of the restaurant. I'd give this place 5 stars only if they updated the place a little.
Overall I'd say check this place out and give it a shot. Next time I will do the teppanyaki and see if that lets me overlook the outdated decor to push this place to 5 stars. -
Review from Ian S.
Phoenix, AZ
5/13/2009
FANTASTIC Teppan Steak and Sushi.
There isn't much more that I can say that others haven't. This place is clean and friendly, good atmosphere, the prices are...well...sushi prices.
The Teppan table is a show in itself, the steak and calamari are both outstanding, but the sushi bar is wonderful as well.
Order yourself a sake bomber and a Tempura roll--best sushi roll on any menu I have ever had. It is essentially a Philly roll that has been tempura battered and flash fried, then drizzled with a sweet soy sauce. The thing is practically a dessert, you must try it. -
Review from S T.
Goodyear, AZ
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Review from Lisa N.
Phoenix, AZ
3/12/2011
Went to Ah-So last night for the first time. Took advice from other reviewers and drove right past the location on Happy Valley and proceeded to this one. What a wonderful experience it was! Good service, the owner and his wife welcomed us personally... and the food was great. I had the Filet, Shrimp and Chicken Teppanyaki combo; my dining partner had the lobster, scallop and shrimp combo. The young grill master (Terry) was funny and quite adept with the tools of the trade. The filet was my favorite - it was like buttah. Just melted in your mouth. The scallops were cooked perfectly. It was a mountain of food and now we have dinner for tonight. Just one thing could have been better - we waited for our second hot sake order. But Terry saved the day and ran over to the bar himself and filled the order. Over and Above... We are looking forward to returning to this little jewel!
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Review from Laura R.
Updated - 1/11/2010 2 photos
While I wanted to try some place new this time out I had to compromise. The Happy Valley location was brought up and I begged and pleaded to come to this location instead I am really glad we ended up back here again. There was 5 of us including my daughter and niece that cant sit still for 5 minutes. We sat down for Teppanyaki and started everything off with sushi. I still highly recommend the Samurai drink its made nice and strong just how I like it! So this place is now owned by one of the chefs and his gorgeous wife. I cant remember their names I'm really bad at that after some alcohol. I can however remember food and I had THE best roll EVER!!! It was a chefs special and it was the RED roll sooo frign good. Spicey and not sure if I'll have any other roll again. It was gorgeous see pics. I will not go to another Ah-So location this is it the best folks! It may not be huge like the one on Happy Valley but it will leave a great taste in your mouth!!
My niece of 8 yrs loved it by the way she had never been!Listed in: North P-Town Anyone?!?!, I heart Sushi
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/6/2008
Have been going to this AH-SO for year's way before it got popular, you have to go in at the right… Read more »
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Review from Brent S.
Kent, WA
12/20/2010
This place is awesome! It's the original location and so friendly! The waitress, hostess and chef all quickly made friends with us and checked in often to make sure all was great. We went for a birthday dinner and their birthday song/ceremony was pretty sweet (with drums, singing and a tasty birthday platter). Upon leaving the hostess remembered our customizations, asked how they were and even sent us off with handshakes and hugs. Such a great place (did I say that already?). It's kind of a small place but the ambience is great and the food was really good. Cadie (our 3 year old) had so much fun watching the chef and almost caught one of those flying pieces of chicken in her mouth. I had sashimi (even though everyone else had the chef prepared-in-front-of-you meal) and everything was super good. We will definitely be back as soon as possible. It's so nice to make friends with the crew so quickly. I can't wait to return! :)
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Review from w w.
Scottsdale, AZ
3/7/2007
I've been to Ah-So a few times and it's always fun. My friends and I sit at the teppanyaki tables where your food is prepared right in front you. The cook always makes things lively by yelling, pouring hideous mystery liquors down your throat or even doing a semi strip-tease dance.
The food is pretty tasty, I get the shrimp dinner, which comes with rice, soup and salad if I remember correctly. You have a choice of vegetable, chicken, shrimp or steak and I think the priciest option is around $16-17. I've yet to try their sushi though.
Drinks are good to and all in all, Ah-So is an entertaining spot to have dinner and spend time with your friends. Be prepared though, because diners are loud and often celebrate birthdays there. -
Review from Ron T.
Peoria, AZ
8/7/2009
I have tried many sushi bars in Phoenix but as far as the quality, this location is the best I've had. I was at their location on 75th ave and have to say, the service there was much worse than this location. I took one star away because this place is kind of a dive and needs a facelift...however, that does not reflect the quality of their food. The staff is friendly and attentive. I saw a few negative reviews regarding the service. I wonder if maybe they were short staffed that day or if those people were too demanding. I've never had an issue with service here. I really wish that there were more of a variety of rolls. What they have is pretty traditional. The cucumber eel roll is probably my favorite here. There are a couple more sushi restaurants I haven't tried out yet but so far this is the best.
Listed in: Phoenix
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Review from Cris W.
Glendale, AZ
7/16/2008
This place is Ah-So good and tons of fun. I think it's a little more expensive than it should be but I still go every few months or so. Great sushi and good food.
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Review from aubrey f.
Glendale, AZ
3/4/2011
Love this place. Amazing food, and great prices. Get a great dinner and night out without the scottsdale vibe
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Review from Lou G.
Phoenix, AZ
3/29/2010
The sushi here is actually pretty good but in the two times dining in, the service was very slow and the orders were wrong. As for carryout, don't bother. I have ordered 5 carryout orders and all were either wrong or not even submitted to the kitchen when I arrived 30 min later. This is one of the only sushi places in the area but I drive to Sakana instead due to the poor service here. Bummer when the food is pretty good.
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Review from Tori N.
Glendale, AZ
2/3/2009
This place has horrible service, I'm not sure if they are racist to their own race or what their problem is. They gave us miso soup without spoons, which is fine because some places do that, but when I asked for spoons they said, "that's how to drink miso, without spoons." I don't know what else to say really, a restaurant can't even give me spoons because I asked for some? And when she told me this, she had this attitude like I am crazy because I asked for something outrageous or something. Ridiculous I tell you, I've never been back and never will. The sushi was decent, but by that time I was too irritated to care.
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Review from Sara S.
Phoenix, AZ
2/4/2011
This is the original. Do not be fooled by other imitation chain Ah So's. Quality food with staff that remembers you from previous visits. We have been going here for over 10 years and are still big fans.
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Review from Nick S.
Phoenix, AZ
7/8/2010
This is the original ah so and this should be the only one cause the others dont compare. Everyone here is so nice almost to nice if thats possible. I have been going here for years and I have been here three times in the last month. I always sit at the teppan table and get filet and shrimp and order a sushi roll. Everytime I go I create my own roll and just tell them what I want in it and they always make it just the way I was seeing it or even better. The miso soup here has beef broth in it. Its so good. It seems like most places are just chicken stock miso. All the teppan chefs are great and do all the teppan table tricks as usual like the volcano onion and flick a shrimp in your mouth with there spachula. They have $5 saki bombers for happy hour and always have some kind of special going on like special sushi rolls and entrees. They have a pound in the middle of the dinning area with small koi fish in it. I have never had a bad meal here ever.
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Review from Clint L.
El Mirage, AZ
1/28/2010
I have eaten here twice and both times the rice and chicken were fantastic. The cooking performance was entertaining both times I was here. I cannot give it a five because of the charge incurred for splitting a plate.
