DOZO Izakaya — Restaurant in Tempe

I've been here on multiple occasions and very much enjoyed the Ramen every time. However the last visit here was not an enjoyable experience. Myself, my fiancé, and my one year old were seated and asked immediately what we would like to drink to which we responded a Sprite and Dr. Pepper. When the waitress brought the drinks we asked if our son was able to get a smaller porton of their teriyaki chicken. She said yes he can have teriyaki chicken but no he may not have a smaller portion. So we decided it would be better to go to a restaurant that was able to accommodate our son as well and told the waitress thank you but we've decided on another place, she said ok and we left. While I was buckling my son in his car seat the owner stormed outside and asked us why were leaving. Upon telling him our reason he proceeded to tell us we were being ridiculous and that no restaurant will give smaller portions and that we also still owed him for our sodas that we had not touched. He continued to yell at us in the parking lot for at least another 5 mins before storming off. I'm appalled that they would treat anyone like this for simply deciding on another option. He made a huge scene in front of my son over a couple of drinks and the whole thing should've been handled a lot more maturely. We will not be returning...

I've been eating here for years. It's a family- owned Japanese restaurant with popular menu items like udon, Ramen, sushi, and some yakitori selections such as grilled chicken livers, fishballs, and nato rice. It's a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere with quality food. It's not like going downtown to the fancy sushi places, and it is my preferred alternative. It's great if not everyone wants sushi or not everyone wants Ramen because the menu also includes bento boxes with perennial favorites like katsu and teriyaki. Want a bunch of small plates? They have that also. The rolls include a few Americanized options like the deep fried Las Vegas roll but isn't heavy on them. There's a little something for everyone - even vegan options such as a sweet potato roll, veggie tempura, pickle roll, and spicy edamame. It might not the the fanciest or trendiest but it's consistently good quality, fast friendly service, and pretty darn tasty. I highly recommend giving it a try.

Update- just went again tonight and this...

Dozo had originally opened off of Miller and Camelback in Scottsdale in 2006 and we have been regular customers since they opened. Then we moved away and and noticed that they were closed couple years later. I was bummed but soon forgot about it. One day, I was having get together with friends and they wanted to meet at a place called Dozo in Chandler. I thought what a coincidence, same name was the sushi restaurant I used to go to. When I got there, I realized it was the same owners!! Who had opened a new restaurant in Chandler under same name. Not only do they serve sushi, they now had ramen and izakaya items on their menu. The owner Robert is a great sushi chef, always makes fresh and delicious sushi. Ramen, udon, bento, everything is good. Very friendly and cozy...