(602) 254-0600
Open Tues-Sun
Lunch: 11am-4pm
Dinner 5:30pm-Close
622 E. Adams Street, Phoenix
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Refined Asian-style teahouse by day, funky izakaya by night: Nobuo at Teeter House reflects the fascinating duality of Nobuo Fukuda.

The setting — a turn-of-the-century, wood-floored bungalow, awash in earth tones — emulates the relaxed intimacy of Japan’s izakaya, where friends and business associates gather to eat Japanese snacks, drink beer and have fun. With its chest-high counters and scarcity of tables, the main room celebrates tachi-nomi: literally “drinking while standing,” a time-honored tradition among Japanese salarymen. Nobuo elevates the custom while staying true to its low brow roots, offering rustic Japanese classics with modern American inflections.

During the day, a short lunch menu is offered, as are exotic, aromatic teas, meant to be sipped and savored over quiet conversation.

In the evening, Nobuo creates elegant Omakase in the reservations-only tasting room, bringing a Western sensibility to Japanese sushi traditions while combining seasonal ingredients in exciting, inventive ways.