Phoenix · Izakaya · a la carte
Hai Noon
Japanese izakaya / small platesOmakaseSakeJapanese-Peruvian influenceSmall plates
Hai Noon is the highly anticipated comeback of James Beard Award-winning Japanese chef Nobuo Fukuda, presenting inspired small plates inside a revamped motor lodge in South Scottsdale. The menu balances Japanese precision with global flair, from delicate crudo to inventive yakitori.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- South Scottsdale / Papago Motor Lodge
- Since
- 2022
- Chef
- Nobuo Fukuda
Plate № 52
About
Hai Noon opened in 2022 as the triumphant return of Nobuo Fukuda, a Hiroshima-born chef who won the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest in 2007. Nestled inside the reinvented Papago Motor Lodge on McDowell Road, the restaurant channels a vintage Japanese tavern spirit through moody lighting and an eclectic menu of small plates. Dishes shift with the seasons and Fukuda's whims, marrying Japanese technique with Californian and global influences. Phoenix Magazine called the experience 'spectacular,' and a steady stream of pilgrims has validated that assessment. Fukuda's storied career — including years at Nobu and his own lauded Nobuo at Teeter House — lends every plate a sense of mastery earned over decades.
Neighborhood & visiting
Hai Noon sits in South Scottsdale / Papago Motor Lodge, one of Phoenix's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- James Beard Award-winning chef Nobuo Fukuda cooking at the peak of his powers
- Ever-changing seasonal small plates that showcase the full depth of Japanese culinary tradition
- Atmospheric motor lodge setting creates an intimate, one-of-a-kind dining environment
- Phoenix Magazine named it 'spectacular' — one of the most acclaimed new restaurants in the Valley
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Frequently asked
About Hai Noon
- Is Hai Noon an authentic japanese izakaya / small plates restaurant in Phoenix?
- Yes — Hai Noon is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese izakaya / small plates in Phoenix: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Hai Noon located?
- Hai Noon is located at 7017 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257, Phoenix, USA in the South Scottsdale / Papago Motor Lodge neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Hai Noon?
- Hai Noon accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Hai Noon?
- Hai Noon sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese izakaya / small plates of this format in Phoenix.
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