text: CherryBlossom is a musttry if you are in this area of Phoenix I have been three times and this last time was on a Sunday night around pm Evidently the service issues here are related to the owners inability to hang on to good talent That is not surprising Most small independent restaurants have this problem Expect it and be ok with it so that you can enjoy a delicious meal with no stress nnMy boyfriend always orders the same thing He prefers to have his soup scalding hot and full of seafood He is never ever disappointed in the dish called Champon It is huge super hot chock full of seafood and perfect noodles He loves it I think it is tasty but I am not so hooked on soup I order something different every time and we share our dishes nnThe bread basket is always good here I love their banana bread It was the perfect forerunner to the chicken salad I ordered on Sunday I had a beautiful plate brimming full of fresh delicious spring greens and topped with two grilled chicken breasts that were sliced up and artistically placed upon the heap of greens then topped with a super tasty light but creamy sesame dressing I also ordered the sushi combo plate which came with a small salad for the bf and a cup of terrific miso soup for it is an appetizer and it totally satisfies nnMind you the service lacked I think there were two servers for the whole restaurant so ask for a big glass of water when you arrive or order two drinks in advance Know the restaurants limitations and you will be glad you went anyway The ambiance is lovely the open kitchen makes it so homey and yet romantic with the brick work and artistic lighting nnPS The chicken Parmesan is just ok Steer clear of the traditional Italian dishes save that for Maggianos or Carrabas I have always been too full to order a dessert here but they look delightful