OBON Sushi Bar Ramen

OBON Sushi Bar Ramen is a privately held Arizona-based Japanese restaurant chain operating three dine-in locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson, serving modern Japanese cuisine including sushi, signature ramen, poke bowls, and craft cocktails to local consumers via dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

Company typePrivate
Founded-
HeadquartersTucson, Arizona, United States
Headcount1–10
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What OBON Sushi Bar Ramen does

OBON Sushi Bar Ramen, operated by Fukushu, LLC, is a privately held Arizona-based Japanese restaurant chain operating three dine-in locations in Downtown Phoenix, Scottsdale Quarter, and Downtown Tucson. The business runs a direct-to-consumer hospitality model offering modern Japanese cuisine — sushi (cut rolls, handrolls, sashimi, nigiri including A5 Wagyu and Modern Omakase), four signature ramen bowls (Obon, Tonkotsu, Original, and vegan Death Free), poke bowls, large plates, and a Bento Box weekday lunch program — augmented by craft cocktails, weekend brunch (Saturday/Sunday 11am-3pm), and daily happy hour with reverse happy hour at select locations.

The company monetizes through transaction-based food and beverage sales at three price tiers: ramen and standard rolls in the $18-23 range, premium sashimi and poke bowls at $18-30, and a high-end Modern Omakase priced at $60-65. Revenue is generated across dine-in service, takeout, and delivery, with online ordering available through the company website (powered by Owner.com), a mobile app (powered by OrderSave), and third-party delivery platforms. The customer base is segmented horizontally into general local consumers and visitors, weekend brunch patrons, and happy hour seekers — with no B2B or institutional customer relationships disclosed. Supporting revenue streams include digital gift card sales via Toast Tab, a points-based Obon Rewards loyalty program tied to online ordering, and a paid events program (sake tastings, live tuna breakdowns, Sake School). The operating technology stack is entirely composed of third-party SaaS integrations (SevenRooms for reservations, OrderSave for the mobile app and rewards, Toast Tab for gift cards, Google Maps for location), with no proprietary technology, patents, AI capabilities, or data assets disclosed in the source materials.

OBON Sushi Bar Ramen firmographics

Firmographics

Name: OBON Sushi Bar Ramen
Legal name: Fukushu, LLC
Website: https://obonsushi.com
Company type: Private
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1–10 employees
Short description: OBON Sushi Bar Ramen is a privately held Arizona-based Japanese restaurant chain operating three dine-in locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson, serving modern Japanese cuisine including sushi, signature ramen, poke bowls, and craft cocktails to local consumers via dine-in, takeout, and delivery.
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OBON Sushi Bar Ramen industry classification

Industry

Product category: Japanese Restaurant
NAICS: Full-Service Restaurants (722511)
SIC: Retail-Eating Places (5812)
akta.pro primary industry: Regional/Ethnic Specialty Fast Casual (e.g., Indian, Caribbean, African, Eastern European) (THAFABAM)

Keywords

Japanese restaurant
Sushi bar
Ramen noodles
Asian cuisine dining
Craft cocktails

Where OBON Sushi Bar Ramen is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Tucson, Arizona
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

OBON Sushi Bar Ramen business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

Dine-in Food Service: Revenue from customers dining in at three Arizona locations, featuring sushi, ramen, and Japanese-inspired dishes
Takeout and Delivery: Online ordering for takeout and delivery across Tucson, Scottsdale, and Phoenix locations

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Ramen bowls
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Sushi and sashimi
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Signature rolls and poke bowls
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Premium omakase experience
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Bento Box lunch

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

OBON Sushi Bar Ramen product offering

Product offering

Core offering

OBON Sushi Bar Ramen operates a multi-location modern Japanese restaurant concept serving sushi, sashimi, nigiri, handrolls, poke bowls, and a signature ramen lineup at three Arizona storefronts. The brand layers on craft cocktails, weekend Japanese-inspired brunch, daily happy hour, exclusive culinary events (sake tastings, live tuna breakdowns), a Bento Box weekday lunch, and omnichannel ordering via website, mobile app, delivery, and gift cards.

Product overview

OBON Sushi Bar Ramen is a modern Japanese restaurant chain operating three locations across Arizona (Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson). The restaurant offers a unified dining experience centered around expertly crafted sushi, signature ramen, and craft cocktails. The core product portfolio includes four distinct ramen varieties (Obon Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen, Original Ramen, and Death Free Ramen for vegans), an extensive sushi program featuring cut rolls, handrolls, sashimi, nigiri, and specialty rolls (Dragon Roll, Rainbow Roll, Caterpillar Roll), customizable poke bowls, Japanese-inspired bento boxes for weekday lunch, and large plate entrees. Supporting offerings include weekend brunch service, daily happy hour with discounted drinks and bar bites, an events program featuring sake tastings and live demonstrations, a mobile app with rewards program, and delivery/takeout services. The restaurant positions itself as a destination for modern Japanese cuisine in an upscale yet welcoming atmosphere.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Signature Ramen Menu
Sushi & Sashimi
Poke Bowls
Large Plates and Entrees
Bento Box Lunch
Craft Cocktails
Japanese-Inspired Brunch
Happy Hour
Culinary Events
Gift Cards
Delivery and Takeout
Kids Menu

Companies that use OBON Sushi Bar Ramen

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

OBON Sushi Bar Ramen technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

OBON Sushi Bar Ramen partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

Owner (Platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite and online ordering platform powering obonsushi.com, including menu management, online ordering, and customer engagement tools
Toasttab (Gift Cards)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party gift card platform through Toasttab for digital gift card sales at all locations

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

OBON Sushi Bar Ramen competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Blue Sushi Sake Grill: Mid-sized sushi-and-sake concept with Arizona locations emphasizing sustainability and a broader sake program. Comparable in modern sushi positioning and contemporary presentation, though less ramen-centric.
Kona Grill: Upscale casual American-Asian fusion chain with Phoenix-area presence. Comparable in price point, happy hour program, and sushi-centric menu with broader appeal.
RA Sushi Bar & Grill: Regional sushi-focused chain with multiple Arizona locations. Closest direct comparable in scale, price tier, and concept: full sushi menu, Japanese small plates, cocktails, and happy hour.
Bamboo Sushi: Sustainable sushi-focused chain with a similarly modern, design-forward concept. Comparable in menu breadth (sushi, ramen-adjacent, cocktails) and mid-premium price positioning.
Roka Akor: Premium Japanese robatayaki and sushi concept in Scottsdale. Comparable in modern Japanese positioning, premium pricing (omakase, A5 wagyu), and craft cocktail program, though at a higher price tier.

Broad incumbents

Benihana: Nationally established Japanese teppanyaki chain. Compares on Japanese cuisine positioning and experiential dining angle, though operating model (teppanyaki tableside) differs.
P.F. Chang's: Large national Asian-casual-dining chain headquartered in Scottsdale. Overlaps in Asian menu breadth, Arizona market presence, lunch/bento programs, and craft beverage offerings, but at lower price points and broader menu scope.
Nobu Restaurants: Globally recognized high-end Japanese brand with restaurants in select US markets. Comparable on premium Japanese positioning, omakase experience, and craft cocktails, though at a substantially higher price tier.

Regional players

Musashi Japanese Restaurant: Long-standing Tucson-based Japanese restaurant and direct local competitor to OBON's Tucson location. Comparable in menu (sushi, ramen-adjacent, Japanese entrees) and price tier within the same Arizona market.

Emerging players

Sweetgreen: Tech-forward fast-casual chain with strong digital/loyalty stack and multi-unit omnichannel ordering. Useful comparable for the digital infrastructure and rewards-program scaling that OBON's app-based ordering mirrors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

OBON Sushi Bar Ramen financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

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OBON Sushi Bar Ramen leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

OBON Sushi Bar Ramen funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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OBON Sushi Bar Ramen M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about OBON Sushi Bar Ramen

What does OBON Sushi Bar Ramen do?

Is OBON Sushi Bar Ramen a public or private company?

OBON Sushi Bar Ramen is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was OBON Sushi Bar Ramen founded?

OBON Sushi Bar Ramen was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is OBON Sushi Bar Ramen based?

OBON Sushi Bar Ramen is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, United States, in the North America region.

How does OBON Sushi Bar Ramen make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Dine-in Food Service is the primary driver. The others are takeout and Delivery.

Who are OBON Sushi Bar Ramen's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Blue Sushi Sake Grill, Kona Grill, RA Sushi Bar & Grill, Bamboo Sushi and Roka Akor. Broad incumbents are Benihana, P.F. Chang's and Nobu Restaurants. Musashi Japanese Restaurant is listed as a regional player. Sweetgreen is listed as an emerging player.

Does OBON Sushi Bar Ramen have an API?

No public API is recorded for OBON Sushi Bar Ramen.

What industry is OBON Sushi Bar Ramen in?

OBON Sushi Bar Ramen's product category is Japanese Restaurant. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFABAM, Regional/Ethnic Specialty Fast Casual (e.g., Indian, Caribbean, African, Eastern European). Its NAICS code is 722511 and its SIC code is 5812.