inexpensive sushi in phoenix?

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Having just returned from a trip the San Francisco Bay, I'm craving both sushi and a rebound for my checking account. Does anyone know of good, cheap sushi in the area? The closer to PV mall the better. I don't need anything award winning, but hopefully not Fry's california rolls.

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Shogun is across the street from PV mall on the east side of Tatum. I consider it a good neighborhood sushi restaurant -- not the absolute best in town, but certainly solid and reliable. 

A bit farther north, I have heard raves about Kampai on Bell Road, although I have not yet had a chance to visit.

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I really like Kampai. It's a bit less expensive that the fancier places and is more of a basic sushi place. It's menu isn't full of fancy, trendy rolls. The fish has always been tasty and you get single pieces for nigiri per order, so you can try more fish. Shogun has some good rolls, but their fish sometimes doesn't look quite as fresh. I live just up 32nd Street from Kampai, so I tend to go there. I tried Satori at 101st St and Bell, and it's good too.

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We've had good luck at Shogun. Solid and reliable is a good description - and the price is right.

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To those who have replied... what do you call a reasonable price? Can I (average appetite) fill up for under 10? under 7?

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I would think that $10 is a challenge, especially if also ordering a beverage. Most places named would come in around $20 for a typical meal.

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Eastwind at Thunderbird and Tatum is cheap and surprisingly good. It's mostly generic rolls, but great when you don't want to spend 20+ dollars in scottsdale where Hiro is my choice.

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We like Sakana at 48th st and Elliot. That's probably too far south for you though? I believe they have a Scottsdale location as well but we've never been there as this one is in our neck of the woods.

Good fresh fish and not too expensive...but not so cheap you only need $10.

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Sakana has great lunch specials, complete with miso and green salad.

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i enjoyed Sakana, but we all thought (i was with 8 people) that the prices were ridiculous, especially for the sushi, which was just OK.

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There's Moto, in Phoenix (SE corner 16th St/ Glendale; just off Hwy 51). I haven't been there yet, but a lot of people I know talk highly of it. Casual and fairly inexpensive.

Here's their website: http://www.mrmotorising.com

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Another decent suggestion is Sapporo in Scottsdale. (Scottsdale Rd. just north of T-bird) They do a terrific Happy Hour. From 4-7, 7 days a week. They offer 15 different rolls 6-8pcs ea. @ under $5 and a few Nigiri offerings also under $5. Get there early...as it gets very busy!
http://www.sapporo-restaurant.com/

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You're two best options for quality, quantity AND cost are down in Chandler. JUST N. of Elliott Rd. on Arizona Ave is Pacific Seafood Buffet. At the NE corner of Dobson and Warner Rds. is Phoenix BBQ Palace. Both are $7+ lunch, and 11+ at dinner. 

Both ARE pre-made, but in small batches. I can't recall anything bad yet. Pacific puts out less of a roll selection, BUT ...they include tempura rolls in that mix. Plus, I'm told that the sushi crew will 'build-to-suit' for tips. PBBQ puts out over a dozen varieties of rolls, and about a half-dozen sashimi. I don't know one way or the other if they will prepare to order. 

Both venues also have a large array of hot seafood dishes, as well as things like roast duck, pork ribs, etc. Either is worth the drive for you, espesially if you need the fix.

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I would second Shogun and Eastwind, with Eastwind probably being the cheaper of the two. Also try Cafe Kobe on Cactus just west of PV Pkwy. It's next to Voodoo Daddy's in the Target shopping center.

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My experience with Sakana in Ahwatukee is that it is relatively cheap, generous portions, not very artful. Kampai is a good value, not real cheap, and very good sushi. Akaihana/Mr. Sushi is the local winner for inexpensive sushi of consistently good quality.

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There's a great place that just opened called Yasu. 4316 East Cactus, in the Target shopping center right next Voo Doo Daddy's.

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Has anyone tried the new sushi place on...i want to say Hayden and Thompson Peak? Its in the Safeway shopping center

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Try Kyotos in Oldtown Scottsdale... really cheap, great tasting sushi, plus tapenyaki in the evenings. I love it!

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