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Sushi: Yamato Japanese Restaurant

Location: 857 E. Grant Road

Yamato is on the short list of my favorite restaurants in Tucson. The sushi chef Noboru Nakajima is old-school, taught in Japan. The restaurant’s been around since 1988. Once you try sushi here, you’re going to be holding the rest of Tucson to its standard.

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Ramen: Raijin Ramen

Location: 2955 E. Speedway

Raijin’s rich broth makes their ramen addictive. In case you opt for to-go, their takeout travels better than most, because they separate the stuff they don’t want to get soggy.

Honorable mentions: Toss Fried Chicken and Ramen, Maru Plus. 

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