I lived in Japan for over 5 years and I am an admitted Asian food snob. Only in the US is avacado part of any sashimi or maki roll. However, considering that there is no Coast Line near Tempe, I found both the atmosphere and the sushi at Ra to be quite good. The Seared Ahi Tuna Platter was really good, the Yakisoba was really good considering how far Tempe was from the pacific, and most of their other prepared dishes I've tried in most of my visits were actually a nice combination of Americanized Japanese dishes. They have Asahi Dry Beer, as well as less popular Japanese beers and a great Sake Selelction. Short of going back to Japan, I'll not find much better in any state, let alone a desert one.
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