Phoenix · Sushi · a la carte
Harumi Sushi & Sake
Contemporary Japanese sushiPurple rice sushiSake barMultiple Valley locationsCasual fine dining
Harumi Sushi & Sake is a Phoenix sushi institution owned by first-generation Japanese-American Jessica Kim, whose family came from Japan to Phoenix. Known for signature purple rice rolls and never-frozen sashimi flown in daily, Harumi has grown to seven Valley locations since 2013.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Downtown Phoenix
- Since
- 2013
- Owner
- Jessica Kim
Plate № 42
About
Founded in 2013 by Jessica Kim, a first-generation Japanese-American whose family emigrated from Japan to Phoenix, Harumi Sushi & Sake has become one of Arizona's most successful Japanese restaurant groups. The concept is built on high-quality, never-frozen sashimi flown in overnight from around the globe, married with the restaurant's signature purple (forbidden) rice that sets every roll apart visually and texturally. With seven locations across the Valley and recognition in Nation's Restaurant News and FSR Magazine, Harumi represents accessible Japanese dining done right. Downtown Phoenix's location occupies the ground floor of the US Bank tower, a natural destination for business lunches and after-work sake sessions.
Neighborhood & visiting
Harumi Sushi & Sake sits in Downtown Phoenix, one of Phoenix's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Never-frozen sashimi flown in overnight globally — sushi freshness without the omakase price tag
- Signature purple forbidden rice rolls are a Phoenix original unavailable elsewhere in the Valley
- First-generation Japanese-American family ownership with direct Japan heritage
- Seven Valley locations with consistent quality — Nation's Restaurant News and FSR Magazine featured
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Frequently asked
About Harumi Sushi & Sake
- Is Harumi Sushi & Sake an authentic contemporary japanese sushi restaurant in Phoenix?
- Yes — Harumi Sushi & Sake is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for contemporary japanese sushi in Phoenix: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Harumi Sushi & Sake located?
- Harumi Sushi & Sake is located at 101 N 1st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, Phoenix, USA in the Downtown Phoenix neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Harumi Sushi & Sake?
- Harumi Sushi & Sake does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in Phoenix we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Harumi Sushi & Sake?
- Harumi Sushi & Sake sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for contemporary japanese sushi of this format in Phoenix.
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