text: It is easy to forget that there may be decent places to eat up in N Scottsdale Heading back into town from Carefree we decided to get dinner on the way and saw the sign in the strip mall I told my friend to just drop me off to check out the place before she parked Not looking like a Pure or ultra trendygimmicky Japanese restaurant it caught my interest As I looked thru the window I saw an actual Japanese not Korean asians can tell the difference chef behind the bar Not really expecting much I suggested we give it a shotnnWe sat at the bar and a friendly Japanese woman later learn that she is the ownerchefs wife greeted us with menus and pointed to the specials board While the fish on display seemed limited it did not look daunting We ordered some sashimi a few specials and rolls The quality and freshness was surprisingly very good pieces were cut with precision and the rice was just right Prices were a little high but i guess justifiable considering the rent and other operating costs to this small establishmentnnIts too bad this place is kind of out of the way and currently only has dinner service But If you are into a more traditional style sushi experience with a simple approach you may want to check Toyama out