Kuka Sushi & Izakaya

1221 E Apache Blvd Suite103, Tempe - 85281
238 reviews
Sushi Sushi Bar Izakaya
(480) 306-4386

Great food, friendly staffs and services, loved the atmosphere, definitely will come back

Convenient spot for reasonably priced yet delicious sushi! The mackerel and albacore SLAPPED. I will say I wasn't the biggest fan of their takoyaki, so I'll be sticking to the sushi. I would also consider this a cute date location, just saying ;)

The 1 of 3 (the chicken thigh) yakitori was good the other two not so much. (the filet mignon was practically raw with light grill marks, the chicken gizzard was overcooked it was just too chewy. The tsukemen was too overpowering with soup base and Bonito flakes. I can't really taste the pork belly because of that. The service is okay, they could have been little more attentive. ?‍♂️P.S. we didn't get the Shrimp Tempura roll, and the chicken hearts (forgot to tell us that they were out.

Very slow service and felt like the staff didn’t acknowledge me for 15 minutes. Food took awhileWine Wednesday is half off bottles. The chicken Karaage was great

The food here is always super good and prices are decent. Service however is hit and miss. Sometimes we have great service then about half the time we don’t. Today we had to wait about 15 mins before our server acknowledged us. Then we were given dirty plates. Tables and menus were also very dirty. Then I was charged for full price drink when they were on happy hour and the server tried to tell me it wasn’t happy hour. I don’t think it’s the server’s fault for bad service. I think they are understaffed and there doesn’t seem to be a manager to assist. So I would recommend coming solely for the food and prices just know it’s a mix bag with the service.

Sushi was just average. Pretty to look at but tasted stale. it was not fresh but what made it even wise was the nonexistent service. I had to ask for water even though there were glasses on the table? And after watching 3 other tables getting sat and served water, I got up to turn my paper order into the bar?That's when I was told that our server was fine with her shut and waiting for someone else to clock in? When did the manner cut a server and then seat them?Either this restaurant doest know steps of service or it doesn't care. We had the Dragon and Moon two things done abating in the many places I've traveled to have them. Nothing super special about dining here. Skip it, you'll be glad you did. AMBIENCE doesn't warrant lack of guest service and food consistency!!!

food and service was great

So far the best and freshest sushi I've had in Arizona. We ordered our appetizers and food and it all came out quick and fresh. The calamari appetizer with jalapeño poppers were extremely fresh. Service was very good and accommodating. Sushi dinner was fairly priced for the freshness and the taste. Beware, if you bare truly vegan and order a roll with no fish or meat. There was a small peice of minced tuna in our avocado roll.

By far one of my fave places. The food is always fresh and on point. I've never had a bad experience with the food or staff , they're super friendly here. My recommendation is gonna be the entire Yakitori menu with an ice cold beer. Easily make a comfort meal out of this. The prices and the overall quality, taste and portion is ?‍???chef's kiss. I only started venturing off for the rest of the menu and haven't been disappointed yet.

How can I give zero star to them? When I got there, it was around 5:30. If I had dining, I could have ordered a happy hour. However, he ordered for togo. (If I have time than I don’t need to pay full price of the food) and the employees there responded with dining guests first. I understood up to here. What I don't understand the most is to pay the service fee to the customer who do take out food. 10% why? ….I mean when I paid my bill, they asked me tip again without telling me that they charged me 10% already.And I choose NO TIP and she changed her mood and she being rude, that is why when I came back my car there is NO soy souse , NO chopsticks, NO Napkin, also when I open the food , 11 pics sushi were messed up .It was such a great experience.I almost complain in front of them but I don’t wanna waste my time.