OBON + Sushi + Bar + Ramen - Tucson

4.5

599 Reviews

$31 to $50

Asian

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Lively
Great for happy hour

Nestled in the cross section of Downtown Tucson and Historic 4th Avenue, OBON Tucson is located in the heart of Tucson’s entertainment district on Congress Street. With a polished casual approach, OBON is the spot for an unconventional and memorable dining experience. The menu features an array of starters, steamed buns, ramen and sushi, as well as an expansive list of inventive and thoughtful cocktails.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Fusion / Eclectic, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(520) 485-3590
Website
https://www.obonsushi.com/downtown-tucson
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Nick Creamer

Location
350 E Congress St., Tucson, AZ 85701
Neighborhood
Downtown Tucson
Cross street
Congress & 4th Ave
Parking details
Plaza Centro Parking Garage is 50 yards from OBONs front door, just across Congress.
Public transit
Plaza Centro Metro Stop
Additional
Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access

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Jackfruit$6.50
BBQ Jackfruit, Cabbage, Cilantro, Pickles
Pork Belly$7.50
Cucumber, scallions, hoisin Chinese mustard
Spam Bun$6.00
Fried spam, kimchi, spicy mayo, cucumber, scallion
Shrimp$6.00
Sweet and Spicy Shrimp, Scallion, Sesame Seeds, Lime
Steak$7.00
Steak, Bulgogi Glaze, Fresno, Ginger, Shiso
Bird Bun$7.00
Fried chicken, fuku sauce, Japanese mayo, scallion, cucumber. Add $0.50 per

Ramen

Obon$12.25
Roasted pork shoulder and pork belly, dried shredded chili, bamboo shoots, scallions, 64° egg, black garlic oil, bean sprouts
Tonkotsu$12.25
Roasted pork shoulder, pork bell, dried shredded chili, bamboo shoots, scallions, 64° egg, red chili oil
Original$18.50
Pork Belly, Pork Shoulder, Bean Sprouts, Fresno, Scallion, Garlic Oil, 64° Egg
Vegetarian$12.00
Nothing with a soul (debatable)

Large Plates

Salmon Oyako$15.00
Pan seared Scottish, shallot, sautéed zucchini, asparagus, citrus beurre monte, salmon roe
Chicken Teriyaki$15.50
Sautéed onion and mushrooms, steamed vegetables and side of white rice
Katsu Pork$13.50
Crispy pork cutlet, ginger slaw, side of rice
Bibimbop$13.00
Seasoned Korean vegetables, grilled short ribs, gochujang dressing, 64° egg
Poke$13.50
Tuna, salmon or rainbow cilantro, seaweed salad, jalapeño, crispy onions, scallions, cucumber, avocado, spicy poke dressing, rice
Street Noodles$12.25
Stir fry noodles with beaten egg, minced chicken, onion, chili-ginger, tobandjan, fresh beansprouts, crushed peanuts, scallions
Fried Rice$20.00
Carrot, Onion, Broccolini, Soy, Egg, Sesame Seeds, Scallion
Poke$21.00
Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail or Rainbow* Cucumber, Jalapeño, Wakame, Avocado, Seaweed Salad, Poke Dressing, Crispy Onions, Cilantro, Sushi Rice or Mixed Greens

Obon Rolls

Fukushu*$12.25
Spicy mix topped with spicy tuna, serrano, spicy mayo
Salmon and Sparagus$18.00
Spicy Crab, avocado, tempura asparagus inside, topped with salmon, lemon slices, hot tempura flakes, eel sauce & chili garlic crunch
Shiro Maki$13.75
Spicy Yellowtail, avocado, cucumber, topped with seared tuna, Asian chimichurri, grape tomato, micro basil
Hafu$19.00
Spicy Tuna Roll topped with salmon, onion, hafu sauce, furikake, cilantro and wasabi oil
Tataki Maki*$19.00
Shrimp tempura, cucumber, krab mix, topped with seared tuna, avocado, chimichurri, tomato and basil
The Strip*$19.00
Our Vegas Roll - Spicy Crab Mix, cream cheese, crispy onion, scallion, eel sauce

Crispy Rice

Spicy Tuna$18.00
Fried Sushi Rice, Jalapeño, Avocado, Micro Cilantro
Spicy Salmon$15.00
Fried Sushi Rice, Serrano, Smoked Salt
Scallop$17.00
Fried Sushi Rice, Kosho Mayo, Pickled Fresno
Trio Sampler$18.00
A taste of all options

What 599 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Obon + Sushi + Bar + Ramen in Tucson is celebrated for its "fresh and yummy" sushi, "amazing" house-made drinks, and "excellent" ramen. Guests appreciate its diverse menu, including standout items like the spicy tuna crispy fried rice. The service is "very attentive," with a "great happy hour" and a "friendly staff." While some reviews note slower service, the overall dining experience is often described as "outstanding" and "delicious."

599 Reviews

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Tyna
VIP
Tucson
112 reviews
4.0
112 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great location for pre-event downtown dinner. Food was excellent. It has changed a bit over the past few years: pricier, but they've also stepped it up, with selections and quality to justify the higher prices. Shared warm edamame, shrimp bao buns and a Deathfree ramen bowl. Added broccolini and spice bomb to the bowl. Oddly, the broccolini was served as a side (no big deal, but a waste of a dish ;)). The spice bomb was intense--pure habanero. We didn't know what exactly was in it until we looked more closely later. Added just a bit, thank goodness, because it was so hot it made us sweat on a cold evening! Next time, we'll try the same delicious ramen with no bomb.
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TERRI
VIP
Tucson
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
They were obviously short staffed….food took forever- water stayed empty and my husbands steak was over cooked.
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Mary
VIP
Tucson
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
OBON is my new go to place for flavorful and memorable Japanese food or anytime I'm downtown showing off the restaurant to friends.. Chef Anthony has the best ramen in town. I especially loved the mushroom broth vegetarian option and wish I had more edamame hummus to take home. Angelina greeted us warmly and shared enthusiasm for the menu offerings. Our service was exceptional and Brady guided us through the menu with his recommendations. I can't wait to return.
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Tammy
Tucson
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Perfect date spot for date night! Amazing food and love the atmosphere
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Megan
Tucson
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We had steered away from going here for a while because the prices seemed high. Finally decided to try it for date night — and it was absolutely worth it. The food was incredible. We got a few sushi rolls and the crispy rice trio sampler. The fish was fantastic quality and the portions were generous. Only complaint was that the service was a bit slow - we waited a fairly long time before we even ordered drinks. But it was a Friday night and it was crowded, so in the future I would probably try to come back at a less busy time.
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arianna
VIP
Phoenix
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We love this place. We always order the chicken fried rice but the Kanto beef is a close second. The new menu has some great new additions. Our go to spot every weekend!
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Amber
Phoenix
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Obon is always great. The sushi is fresh and yummy. They have amazing house made drinks like you have never had before. The ramen is also excellent. I love the spicy tuna crispy fried rice. I highly recommend this place.
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Brad
Tucson
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service was slower than expected with food ordered and the tables around us were in after us and out before us. It was a Thursday night so it was not as busy. Food was very tasty
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Emily
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was New Year's eve and crazy packed but the service was incredible. Food was amazing.
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Ed
VIP
San Diego
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and timely service. Easy reservations process, very accommodating to changes.
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OBON + Sushi + Bar + Ramen - Tucson does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

OBON + Sushi + Bar + Ramen - Tucson is rated 4.5 stars by 599 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

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Google Map for OBON + Sushi + Bar + Ramen - Tucson

350 E Congress St., Tucson, AZ 85701

Additional information

Cross street
Congress & 4th Ave
Neighborhood
Downtown Tucson
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Fusion / Eclectic, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plaza Centro Parking Garage is 50 yards from OBONs front door, just across Congress.
Public transit
Plaza Centro Metro Stop
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nick Creamer
Additional
Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.obonsushi.com/downtown-tucson
Phone number
(520) 485-3590

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OBON + Sushi + Bar + Ramen - Tucson

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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35 Tucson Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Starters

Edamame*$4.00

Obon Edamame*$6.00

Yuzu Yellowtail$18.50

Cucumber Salad$10.00

Seaweed Salad$8.00

Jalapeño Albacore Crudo$18.00

Miso Soup$4.00

Egg Rolls$13.50

Crispy Calamari$12.00

Pork Dumplings*$7.50

Pork Belly$13.00

Fuku Wings*$8.50

Charred Shishitos$12.00

Steamed Buns

Jackfruit$6.50

Pork Belly$7.50

Spam Bun$6.00

Shrimp$6.00

Steak$7.00

Bird Bun$7.00

Ramen

Obon$12.25

Tonkotsu$12.25

Original$18.50

Vegetarian$12.00

Large Plates

Salmon Oyako$15.00

Chicken Teriyaki$15.50

Katsu Pork$13.50

Bibimbop$13.00

Poke$13.50

Street Noodles$12.25

Fried Rice$20.00

Poke$21.00

Obon Rolls

Fukushu*$12.25

Salmon and Sparagus$18.00

Shiro Maki$13.75

Hafu$19.00

Tataki Maki*$19.00

The Strip*$19.00

Crispy Rice

Spicy Tuna$18.00

Spicy Salmon$15.00

Scallop$17.00

Trio Sampler$18.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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