This is definitely the best sushi you will find in Chandler and definitely one of the best you will find in Arizona. I was originally born in Japan and so I’m very picky about my sushi. The fish here is very fresh and the sushi is excellent as well. My favorite thing to order here is the Bluefin Tuna aka Toro. I highly recommend it if you’ve never had it before.

This was probably our best culinary experience in a long time. The seafood was very high quality, our server was very knowledgeable and gave us some great recommendations. We paired the meal with a wonderful sake. I would return to Chandler just to eat here again, it was nothing short of a dream

What a wonderful experience! Make a reservation because it's a small wonderful place that is obviously popular. We drove all the way from North Scottsdale to see what was so special about this place. Everything. It's authentic and fun. People came in casual and some dressed to the nines. The staff was very friendly and the chefs were young and creative. Really great energy. We ate with friends at the sushi bar. Our reservation was ready when we got there. The food was fresh and probably the best sushi I've had in 25 years. We got two orders of the ocean trout (1 wasn't enough we loved it so much we ordered another), shimogamo shooters with uni (these were great), surf and turf roll. Our friends had the octopus (which sold out by 730) they loved it. I regret not ordering it but a great excuse to come back! They also got the premium sushi plate with an assortment of 5 or 6 nigiri. Yum! My husband has never eaten sushi in his life, not his thing, he tried everything with enthusiasm and loved it. I'm so happy we can finally enjoy this cuisine together. I talked him into it on the promise he could have wagyu steak but ended up only having sushi because he loved it so much. We will get the steak next time and try one of the udon soups. A special thanks to the team for making our evening extra special. We truly loved the whole thing.

Two words: FINE DINING! This place is amazing! Sushi is fresh, flavorful and spectacular quality. Staff is attentive and the atmosphere is nice. This is not a place to go if you are looking for heavily seasoned and condimentes sushi. If you enjoy sushi in its purest form or rolls where you can savor the fish and ingredients, then I highly recommend this place. Every time we go, we ask for recommendations from their specials and we have never been disappointed. Reservations are recommended.

Husband and i picked this place to dine in for our date night. We just saw it on google and saw good reviews and decided to try it and its even better than what we were expecting. We sat on the “cocktail” bar. Cocktails are good, we ordered couple of rolls but the crispy salmon skin roll was my favorite. Also tried their Udon and oh my it was so good. The Sake Cheesecake was delicious, so good it made me emotional 😅. Definitely most authentic sushi place i have tried so far here in AZ. The bartenders were super cool and service is top notch. Do yourself a favor and bring your loved ones here

Amazing food. Super fresh fish and a ton of different imported varieties, great sashimi, carpaccio, and sushi. The A-5 Miyazaki wagyu sirloin skewer was very tender and juicy, melts in your mouth. The Udon Carbonara is a must get, great finisher that is rich and filling. Shimogamo is definitely a hidden gem in the heart of Chandler.

My wife and I dined here last night and we were absolutely blown away by the food and menu selections. This is the real thing. Every dish was executed to perfection. Our new favourite. The owner, Mika is incredible and was kind enough to share the story of the history of the restaurant. Keep up the great work Shimogama.

If you want cheap Japanese food, do not come here. Now if you want excellent authentic Japanese food, this is the the place to go! The sushi is fresh and flavorful, the rice is not too much and is seasoned authentically. The Tempura was awesome. I knew it was fresh when the lady brought it out, she still had a little batter on the hand, I knew that she fresh made the batter for the batch. Overall very good food. Excellent value if you find flavor and texture of utmost importance. Again, this is no conveyor belt, cheap sushi place. It is pricey but the quality meets and exceeds the price/value.

I took my husband here for his birthday. Mathew made it the most amazing dinner experience we’ve had here in Phoenix. My husband told Mathew you bring us what you think is best. I decided ok sure, even though I’m a bit picky. OMG seriously everything was off the charts amazing. Beyond actually! Highly recommend. Ask for Mathew we enjoyed him very much. On point 100%!! We had more food I just forgot to take pictures.

I’ve enjoyed Sushi for over 35 years. First discovered it in Manhattan Beach Ca. Shimogamo’s is second to none. The beauty is it remains true to Sushi, not fancy Americanized rolls et. Just fantastic down to earth great fish and the way it’s prepared and presented. Clean, simple atmosphere, knowledgeable, excellent chefs, an owner that knows his business. If you know sushi you’ll need to visit.

We spent a good deal of money on a sub-par meal on Valentine's day. It was a 6 course meal and we were unimpressed by all of them. To top it off they didnt even have a functional bathroom. We had to go next door to use those facilities. So that was fun. Long story short, too expensive and wasn't that great. Don't get me wrong it wasn't terrible, but it was in no way worth the money.

My boyfriend and I adore Peter, Paul and Matt who work here. They are truly one in a million. The food has just as much quality as their service. The chefs here aren't afraid to take risks, the same goes for the bartenders! When you're here, get ready for a fine dining experience with down to earth service by people who want nothing more than for you to have a fantastic visit. Better yet, they really love their job, which makes it better for customers in every way. Who actually wants to be served by a wait staff that doesn't want to be there? No one, it's not fun! Shimogamo owners and/or family, never ever let go of these three employees. Love you guys ❤️ Note: make sure to make a reservation, as they get busy even on weekdays.

This is by far THE BEST sushi restaurant I’ve ever been too! Absolutely amazing and fresh with excellent staff. Always very friendly and treat you great every time. I’ve been here about a dozen times with my wife and they greet us by name when we get in. If you want to get a table make sure you call for a reservation because it’s always busy, which is a good thing. 5 stars definitely! Highly recommended.

A very high quality experience with melt in your mouth fish flown in from japan. Great flavors like the amberjack with truffle sauce. Best sushi Ive had in the Phoenix area. And very good cocktails too. Pricey, but you wont be disappointed.

Hands down BEST RESTAURANT IN AZ! This is our absolute favorite date night spot. The halibut sashimi is a MUST and also the matcha cocktail is 10/10. We keep coming back for more! We have done both regular dine in and the Omakase and we are blown away every time. The bar is stocked with authentic Japanese spirits and the food is nothing short of immaculate. Can’t recommend enough and I love that you will see both Chef Daisuke and his wife working in the restaurant. It feels like an elevated but also friendly dining experience.

The place serves large portions and for affordable prices. super nice staff. I recommend this place.

My wife and I have been here twice now. It is not cheap! But both times the experience has been completely different from any other sushi/Japanese cuisine experience we have had. Service is always great. Staff are friendly, attentive and pleasant. The food is just something else. The quality is always top notch and the flavors incredibly well balanced. We have not had a dish we have not enjoyed. When I have the means and want the best sushi in the valley Shimogamo is my first choice.

Best sushi in the east valley!

We decided to celebrate Mother’s Day here and made a reservation very early. We learned so many positive reviews of this Japanese restaurant which triggered us to choose here. Every dishes we ordered were so fresh, outstanding and delectable. I had the best sushi even better than I had in Tokyo or Kyoto. We definitely will revisit here to explore more options.

What a lovely place! Service- amazing. Food - amazing! You have to check out the wooden sunflower lights!

We're nigiri fans and Shimogamo did not disappoint. One look at the sushi bar and it was clear the seafood was fresh. More fish than rice, too; again a nice surprise. Pricey, but worth every penny. Don't forget to tip the sushi chefs. Recommended!!

Lovely experience, staff were lively and friendly, willing to chat if you wanted. Atmosphere was high end but I didn't feel too out of place in my basic tshirt and Jean's. Food was amazing I had a crazy roll and a cutlet chicken (bento) and was blown away with the amount of food I received for the price. Would most definitely come here again!

Excellent food; friendly staff!

Went here for my birthday about 3 times now, did not regret it even once. The fish is fresh, the staff is friendly and helpful, and of course the rolls, appetizers and desserts are all absolutely delicious.

The atmosphere was was upscale and modern. The food was extraordinary and well prepared. Fun selection of sake too. Just expensive

Pricy but best Japanese food and service.

Exceptional Food, Service and the best Japanese Food in Phoenix anywhere. Try the Calamari. The best anywhere.

Been coming here for years for authentic sushi. Shimogamo and its staff takes care to present both modern and authentic sushi with intention and good service. The quality of the fish is quite solid, and seasoning on the rice is true, authentic sushi rice. The location is unassuming but they have upgraded and renovated over the years, and there’s now a private dining room and a second bar.

Exquisite. Creative. Fresh. Elegant. High standards. Unassuming since it sits in a strip mall… my goodness… I don’t know how else to say it. I only hesitate leaving a good review because I don’t want everyone to come at once. I sit at the sushi bar. I start with oysters. Maybe an octopus salad that is one of the best I have ever ver had. Call first. Weekends are busy so call even if it’s same day. Closed Monday. Only open for dinner other nights. Place is one of best Japanese themed joints i’ve been too in all of Phoenix or Scottsdale area.

I think this is officially my favorite Japanese place in town!!! The food here was amazing! The sushi was super high quality and fresh. I go to a lot of sushi places in town and compared to them, Shimogamo is on the pricier side but definitely worth the money. You can taste the difference in the quality of the sushi here. Reservations are available online and are pretty easy to make. From the reservation screen I saw they had the regular dining experience and the Omakase experience ($120/person and minimum of 2 people), which I definitely want to try next time! My friend and I made reservations online and were seated as soon as we got there even though we were 15 minutes early. Once we got to the seat the server helped explain to us that their two most famous items were the Hirame Usuzukuri ($20) and the Truffle Amberjack ($21), both located under appetizers on the paper menu. Per her recommendation, we got the Hirame Usuzukuri, which was the halibut. That was my favorite dish that night!!! The halibut tasted super fresh and the sauce had the perfect amount of citrus flavoring from the yuzu and didn't overpower the fish. We also got the sunomono and fried calamari. We loved how refreshing the sunomono was, it had the perfect amount of tartness from the vinegar and the octopus, cucumber, and seaweed complemented each other perfectly. The fried calamari was good but tasted like average fried calamari, the nori flakes did give it a nice seaweed flavoring but there was nothing too special about the dish overall. This was probably my least favorite dish here. We also got a variety of nigiri with the salmon nigiri being our favorite! All of the nigiri were super thick and fresh but the salmon one just hit differently. It was one of the most salmon tasting salmon I have had in my life!! I would just keep ordering plates of the salmon if I could! For the rolls, we got a classic shrimp tempura roll and then one of the signature surf and turf rolls. We enjoyed the shrimp tempura roll more than the surf and turf roll. The tail ends of the surf and turf rolls tasted a bit bland compared to the middle sections, we were not sure if it was because of the distribution of ingredients but as you got closer to the center, the flavors got better. The shrimp tempura roll was very pleasant on the other hand, it had a nice balance of all ingredients! For dessert we ordered the hojicha panna cotta, it tasted just like roasted green tea and wasn't overly sweet! It had a crunchy sesame tuile on top and a thin layer of black sugar jelly on the panna cotta. I enjoyed this a lot! Overall here are my individual ratings for the dishes: Hirame Usuzukuri (5/5!!!): Highly recommend this!!!!! Try it and you won't regret it! Presentation looks beautiful too!! Sunomono (5/5): if you like refreshing Asian pickles, get this!!! Salmon Nigiri (5/5!): for all those salmon lovers out there, I highly recommend this!!! This was like the most buttery smooth salmon I have ever had! Other Nigiri (4.5/5): tasted great and super fresh but the salmon stood out the most to me, this really depends on your individual taste Shrimp Tempura Roll (4/5): really love how crunchy the shrimp was and it had the perfect combination of avocado, cucumber, and shrimp with a nice hint of miso Surf and Turf Roll (3.5/5): we liked the shrimp tempura roll more, we started a the tail ends and felt there wasn't enough flavor but as we got towards the center, the flavor got stronger. It is a unique combination of wagyu and shrimp though! Fried Calamari (3/5): it wasn't amazing but wasn't bad, might recommend trying a different fried appetizer instead Hojicha Panna Cotta (5/5): not super sweet and tasted like roasted green tea which I love!!! So if you're not a big fan of super sweet things and you're craving dessert, I recommend trying this!

Most restaurants feed the stomach. Shimogamo feeds the soul. Man, I really do mean that. It's an incredible experience that will keep you thinking back to the food-memories you created there. I'd compare it to Michelin-star restaurants I've tried in Europe. It's EASILY the best restaurant I've tried in the Phoenix metropolitan area. But wait, there's more! I had a problem with my first experience there. Mostly my own misunderstanding, and not something they needed to fix whatsoever, but it bothered me a bit. So I put my experience in my email survey feedback. The owner personally messaged me back within an hour and refunded me. And I'm not a big name, I didn't even leave a review at that time. They're just lovely. It's a family owned restaurant where you get Michelin star quality food, I mean, what could be better?! They're really tight knit there and I've enjoyed coming in and getting to know the chefs and servers and very passionate bar tender. It's just an amazing place. As far as expense goes, honestly, you can eat there for similar price to many city restaurants if you're really smart. But being frugal is not the point of coming here, you will absolutely want to try a variety of their delicacies. It is worth the price, and I, a frugal reviewer, very rarely say as much. The eating experience & food itself: The truffle amberjack is one of my favorite dishes. What a unique but mouth watering combo. I crave it every time I think about it. Their eggplant is also incredible, seriously, even if you don't like eggplant, try it. You might not even know it's eggplant! Their specials are incredible and change up based on what fresh ingredients they have. They specialize in raw fish so be aware of that going in, though they have plenty of other options as well. Most things on their menu are single dishes, with low or no sides, so you'll end up ordering a lot and mostly walking away with little vegetable or starch in your stomach. Not that that's a problem - again, go to the restaurant to experience the food above all else. It is an *experince*. Go, do yourself a favor, book now!

Went their for a special occasion and made a reservation via OpenTable for a regular dining at first. If you're interested in Omakase make sure to specify that as it requires a separate reservation for that option. Paul our server was super attentive and happy to explain any details or nuances of the dishes that were served to us. I'm excited to go back and have more sushi oriented dishes. But for a first experience it was a memorable one.

I am so happy we found this place! The quality of the food is just amazing. The fish was so fresh, and tasted delicious. The shrimp tempura roll is literally the best sushi roll I've ever had - we ended up ordering another one after we finished! The portions are small, and it's a little pricey, but if you want good - authentic- sushi, this is absolutely the place. We will so be back!!

Second time eating here, I liked it even better. This is the only place where I feel the sushi tastes like how I am familiar with. They are good with their fish, either raw or cooked. I rarely like eel nigiri or just eel in general (like unagi don) unless it’s cooked alright but tonight it was my favorite. It was absolutely delicious so was everything else. By far the best Japanese restaurant I’ve been to in AZ. Will def go back😋

Aaaaamazing food! Cannot recommend this place enough. Fish is super fresh, the soup was wonderful and Japanese shaved ice was perfect. It was also packed at 6pm… I was lucky to get a seat at the sushi bar.

Went here for dinner on Friday night and it was outstanding. Easily the best Sushi I’ve had in AZ. The duck was great, surf n turf roll was amazing, the tuna and amberjack were also fantastic. The shaved ice at the end was really good too. Easy to run up an expensive bill quickly because everything was so good. Not sure about some of the other reviews about staff being rude. I am white (and look white) and the service was friendly and excellent. It is not a very big place so I would definitely recommend making reservations. Can’t wait to go back and eat there again. I should have taken more photos…all I have is the surf n turf roll.

Hands down best sushi I have ever had in my life…this was a spiritual experience. Chefs from Nobu eat here for a reason. I can’t explain, you will just need to try it.

Upscale Japanese food in an unassuming strip mall. Food is top notch and one of the go-to places recommended by my Japanese friends for quality options. The dishes can be pricey compared to other local restaurants, but worth it.

Incredible! Do yourself a favor and make a reservation . This is the best sushi I have had in years. All extremely fresh fish. I can't believe we have lived here for so many years and have never been. We will be back as often as we can.

This place is amazing! Best sushi around. Just make sure to call a day ahead if you want to make reservations for a Friday or Saturday as they are a smaller place that fills up quickly.

Amazing sushi with lots of authentic plates to try but don't bother coming during happy hour if you don't have reservations.

Delicious!

Fresh fish and meat! Beautiful plate. I really liked chocolate puding

We read reviews and decided to stop at Shimogamo. It atmosphere in informal and the people very friendly. We caught snatches of other conversations around us and they were very outgoing to everyone. The service was very quick and helpful. The sushi was wonderful. It won an award for the best sushi in the Phoenix metro area. Shimogamo is worth a stop if you are in Phoenix.

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Overpriced for very mediocre food. Will never order again from this establishment again.

The quality is unmatched! We can’t wait to eat here again. The packaging for delivery even had cooling packs.

Everything was top notch. Food was amazing! Service couldnt have been better. Perfect date night spot.

One of my only true five stars. First, Quality food that is created with authentic Japanese style and taste with contemporary influence. Second awesome group of employees and Managment. Seems like not only do they love working there but take pride in their craft. Third presentation a key point in Japanese style cuisine. Love this place will be back on the regular prices are just right you can spend as little or as much as you want for your experience.

Great food and good atmosphere. You can relax and have a nice conversation with friends. A bit pricey but overall great. ?

A bit pricey but well worth it. Didn't try any of the beef but the sushi was excellent. Traditional Americanized sushi rolls were slightly different and more of an umami flavor! Dessert is a must!

It was ok. I feel like you could definitely get comparable sushi for a fraction of the price. They didn't have many tea options, which was disappointing. Extensive booze menu, but for those of us that don't drink the choices are extremely limited. For 'upscale' sushi this place kinda feels like a hole in the wall.

Amazing service, great atmosphere and reasonably priced. Food is spectacular with beautiful presentation. I would recommend the Tempura Ice Cream for dessert. It's a perfect compliment to the entrees and it received raving reviews from both my wife and I. We will definitely be going back again!

Shimogamo has the best sushi in Arizona. While we still love everything else we have tried on their menu, the sushi is definitely the highlight. The restaurant itself is lovely and cozy and the staff are very attentive. It's the perfect place for a date night for sushi lovers.

Loved this little restaurant! I explored some new sushi with a very personable and pleasant sushi chef named Ben! He made art pieces that tasted so wonderful! Cute and comfortable decor inside with a great staff that made this hidden gem a go to spot for amazing sushi!

Delicious and great quality. I had the Albacore Tuna Nigiri and the Udon Carbonara. The tuna was perfect and the Udon Carbonara was a very nice take on this classic dish. Highly recommend!

Amazing, cozy restaurant. The usual fare is amazing and affordable, but please try their omakase menu if you get a chance. Truly above and beyond. I would also HIGHLY recommend the wine pairing and wagyu options.

How do I express the amazing experience that I just enjoyed tonight! I live right next to this place and didn't even know it existed until I did a google search. Let's just say I've been getting my sushi from the wrong places until now! They show the artisanal aspect of what a sushi restaurant should be! Any Japanese sushi chef would be more than proud to see what they are producing. They were amazingly honest, friend, and above all culinary saints! If you don't know real sushi, just American sushi, come here and you will be amazed, astonished, and outright blown away by what they do! They are real, down to earth people that anyone can relate to. This is a Michillen star/ James Beard worth restaurant.(and I've had too many , which in all reality aren't what they are praised to be). I hope more people experience this amazing restaurant. This is truly a a gem in Arizona

This is the second time to visit here. The food is really good.

We celebrated our anniversary at the best Japanese restaurant ever. We love this place!

Great food good service will return. Small place so make reservations

Surprisingly quiet for a place with such good food. The Miso Cod was excellent, reminded me of Nobu in Vegas. I liked the Wagu skewers, especially the ginger based meat sauce it came with. I also had a chance to try the Snapper and that came in a great dill sauce that had a strong hint of mustard in it. Overall, I was very pleased and enjoyed the quiet atmosphere. It's certainly a place that is more than meets the eye on the outside.

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Awesome Sushi, reasonable price for quality.

The curated meal option is expensive and worth twice as much more. The service is top notch.

One of the very few authentic Japanese restaurants around.

Fresh and delicious.

Good sushi but overpriced

I had the Cloud kitchen experience in Scottsdale. Spicy Salmon roll was spectacular, the Carbonara was amazing, and there's a Heavenly Beef Bowl.

very good

I haven't been in years, so glad I was able to stop in again. Sushi was amazingly fresh, just as I remembered. Yumm!

My favorite sushi restaurant in the valley for around 15 years.

Best of Chandler & Phoenix hands down!