Q: positive

A: Great restaurant that deserves a better location! But don't ever go too far away! Best little Italian gem on n. Tatum.

Q: positive

A: I agree with the other reviews, Yasu serves some of the best Japanese food in Phoenix. The formula of fresh high quality ingredients, authentic preparation, artful presentation, modern yet unpretentious decor, friendly service and reasonable prices is destined for success. Having spoiled my taste buds in Tokyo eating sushi every week for 5 months at Tsukiji, the world's biggest fish market, it's been hard to find satisfying sushi, especially in Phoenix. I was delighted to see fishes imported from Japan on the menu, like spanish mackerel (aji) which I've seen only at the best sushi restaurants. We order it as sashimi - the slices were presented next to the bones of the fish (head to tail intact) with ginger and chopped green onions. The fish was fresh and full of flavor. After we finished the dish, the waiter took the bones back to be deep-fried. This is as authentic as it gets - the Japanese waste nothing. If you can get past your squirmishness of eating fish brains, this is the ultimate crunchy treat. Unfortunately, ankimo (monkfish liver) - one of my favorite raw dishes - creamy without being fishy served traditionally with ponzu sauce - was out that day. We had the succulent kumamoto oysters, which were also served with ponzu, instead. The grilled yellowtail (hamachi) filet and collar (hamachi kama) were both perfect - grilled patiently over oak charcoals until the exterior was wonderfully crispy while the interior stayed deliciously moist. I generally prefer hamachi kama because it's oiler and more tender but the presentation of the filet was quite dramatic - long plate with fried root chips on one end and ponzu sauce with grated radish on the other. Grilling like this does take time so be prepared to wait 20-30 min for this dish. Quicker grilled dishes include the giant scallops wrapped in bacon and tasty lamb chops. We also ordered the beef tongue but somehow the waiter never entered it in. We also ordered a childhood favorite: cornflake shrimp - jumbo sized shrimp rolled in cornflakes and deepfried, served with a homemade tartar sauce. We loved the variety on the menu and can't wait to go back to try more dishes, esp the ankimo and grilled tongue.

Q: negative

A: I use to LOVE coming here. This year was a very different experience. The food was pretty gross. I ordered a shepards pie and the whole things was floating in grease. Literally. I had to dip my spoon in and scoop out most of it. The meat on a stick was odd. Pink chicken? Hmmmm. The beer for $4 was not outrageous. I tried a glass(more like a 3 oz sample cup) of mead. It was also $4 but tasted like cough syrup and threw it away. Best to stick to beer here. The shows were ok, they push their dvds and t-shirts and "donations" onto you in the middle of the show so you can't leave without feeling like an a-hole. They hold up big baskets for you to drop your $ in. Felt like church all over again. The shops were fun to go in and look at. I bought a few things for future costumes. It gets pretty busy in the afternoon so we left around 3pm. I won't be back next year or any year after that for 1 reason. They have elephant rides now. The elephant is chained to a wheel thing and a-holes of all shapes and sizes can get on its back and get a nice domesticated ride. I think it is cruel to keep them in such a tiny space for the entertainment of humans. It is an accident waiting to happen, but hey...why worry about a big dumb elephant? Its not like they have ever flown off the handle after years of abuse and killed people before...oh wait.....hope your kid isn't next

Q: positive

A:
Dr. Karlee Heffner makes things easy and painless! She makes you feel right at home and also has the best prices around without sacrificing quality work and quality products. You won't find a better place!