Shimogamo Japanese Restaurant - Gilbert

4.7

242 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
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Welcome to our vibrant Japanese restaurant, where authenticity meets skillful craftsmanship. Run by a passionate Japanese family, who have been in the business for over 20 years, spanning two generations, we specialize in sushi, yakitori, and robata, offering flavors that transport you to Japan with every bite. Our sushi is expertly prepared using the freshest ingredients, while our yakitori skewers and robata grill dishes capture the essence of traditional robata-style cooking. Pair your meal with our craft cocktails, thoughtfully curated to complement the flavors of our cuisine, enhancing your dining experience. Our lively bar scene provides the perfect ambiance to unwind and indulge in expertly crafted drinks, whether you're enjoying a classic cocktail or trying one of our innovative creations. Join us for a memorable dining experience where delicious food, skillful mixology, and warm hospitality come together to create an unforgettable journey through Japanese cuisine.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Japanese (Yakitori / Poultry)
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(602) 595-6448
Website
http://www.shimogamoaz.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Daisuke Itagaki

Location
2320 S Santan Village Pkwy 104, Gilbert, AZ 85295
Neighbourhood
Gilbert
Cross Street
Williams Field and Santan Village Parkway
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

OMAKASE at Shimogamo Gilbert
US$80.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience the best of Shimogamo with our Omakase menu, which means “leave it up to you”. Our expert staff will curate a menu, tailored to your preferences and dietary restrictions. Please note that this is NOT a customly created chef's tasting course, but rather a compilation of our existing menu and specials of the day. Designed for sharing, this menu is perfect for groups of two or more and requires a minimum of two guests. To ensure availability, reservations are required. The Omakase menu is priced per person and excludes tax and gratuity. Beverages are not included in the course but can be added at an additional cost. Please allow approximately two hours for a party of two, and three hours or more for larger groups.

What 242 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Phoenix / Arizona
Japanese
East Valley
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Shimogamo Japanese Restaurant in Gilbert offers an exquisite dining experience with "phenomenal sushi" and "amazing food quality." Guests are consistently impressed with the attentive service and knowledgeable staff. The omakase experience comes highly recommended. While some found it "pricey," most agree Shimogamo provides a "life-changing" culinary journey worth indulging in.

242 Reviews

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Priyanka
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Waste our date night at this sub par restaurant. We booked outdoor seating for 7:15pm. Waited till 7:47pm and then the hostess gave us an indoor seating next to the cleaning station. The entire dinner we basically saw white cloth being squeezed with dirty water. The vegan roll was rice and spicy salsa. The vegan roll with cucumber asparagus and carrot was hopeless and falling apart. My husband and I booked a sitter and for first time in months went out for This crappy food and service.
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Stephanie
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Do the omakase experience and let your server just curate your dinner ! It was amazing !
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Seth
VIP
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a beautiful restaurant. Service was amazing. Food was epic.
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Carrie
Phoenix
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Was here for the Valentines dinner with my husband. The food was absolutely delicious but for the amount of food we received it did not seem worth it. It was an automatic $100/person and portions were really small., It said that we were going to receive complimentary sparkling rose, but apparently only the first glass was complimentary. Very deceiving and felt like we got tricked on this one. This should have been called out on the menus or the waiter should have let us know as he kept refilling our sparking rose. We discovered this one we paid an extra $100 for sparking rose that we were under the impression was complimentary. Our waiter also recommended a glass of the sparkling rose with some sort of sugar cube in it and said the drink was really good. Unfortunately, the drink was pretty gross and tasted like cough syrup. I only had 1 sip and didn’t drink the rest but we still had to pay $15 for it - very disappointing. I also ordered some to-go food for my mother in law as she was watching our baby and after a few minutes of placing my to-go order I asked the waiter if I could swap the chicken thighs for the California Roll. He also refused and said “no” because the kitchen had already started making the food. Again very disappointing on this as well. Overall, our experience was not the best given the above examples, but hope others had a different experience.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great menu, service, and ambiance for Valentine’s Day.
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Payton
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I found Shimogamo when only the Chandler location was open. When this location opened closer to us, we were so excited, and we have been stopping in at least once a month since. Every meal is delicious, with amazing flavor! The staff is fantastic and well informed about the menu! Definitely sit at the sushi counter if you can!
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Julie
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We adore Shimogamo. It is our favorite restaurant in the East Valley. Presentation, food, ambiance, service are all beyond expectations!
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Heather
Phoenix
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The lighting is a super bright white and is sort or blinding. Otherwise a pleasant experience.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food , fresh high quality Great atmosphere!
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Gianna
VIP
Phoenix
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was fantastic. We loved our experience.
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FAQs

Shimogamo Japanese Restaurant - Gilbert is rated 4.7 stars by 242 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Shimogamo Japanese Restaurant - Gilbert

2320 S Santan Village Pkwy 104, Gilbert, AZ 85295

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Williams Field and Santan Village Parkway
Neighbourhood
Gilbert
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Japanese (Yakitori / Poultry)
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Daisuke Itagaki
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.shimogamoaz.com/
Phone number
(602) 595-6448

Shimogamo Japanese Restaurant - Gilbert

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

OMAKASE at Shimogamo Gilbert

Menu

What 242 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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