Wasabi - Johnston

Wasabi - Johnston reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Angela

   Des Moines1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was the PERFECT spot for our Mother's Day brunch! We were able to sit outside in the shaded patio and there was something on the menu for everyone! (And we have some picky eaters!) Our server was so courteous and patient with our younger patrons who wanted to order for themselves. The food was exactly what I expect from Wasabi — fabulous with a beautiful presentation. When we got in the car, we asked each other how soon we could put in our reservation for next year! We might've found a new Mothers Day tradition!
   

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   Russ

   Des Moines1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a “ladies’ lunch” for 8. Server was very patient with us and did a great job of answering questions and explaining dishes. We stayed and visited for a long time and seemed okay. Food was excellent and many had boxes to go from the very ample portions.
   

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   Minda VIP

   Mobile10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Restaurant was clean, employees friendly and food was tasty. It was Valentine’s Day’s so the kitchen was busy but they did a great job!
   

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   Darrin

   Des Moines5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love this place. Great food, drinks, and service.
   

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   David

   Des Moines4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 24, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was great and the server phenomenal! We will definitely return!
   

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   Megan

   Des Moines1 review

   5.0

   Dined on October 4, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was delicious. Some of the best sushi I’ve ever had!!! Can’t wait to go back.
   

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   NeilF

   Des Moines2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 11, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Sat outside on the patio for a Saturday dinner. The new location has a very nice ambiance to it both inside and out. The patio table was missing place settings and we eventually had to ask for those when our food came out. Shrimp rangoon was light on the stuffing, but devoured by the kids. Rolls were tasty in general but sometimes with muddled flavors. Besides the classic California, the other table favorite was the Marilyn Monroll (Crunchy spicy tuna, spicy salmon, avocado; topped w. seared white tuna and garlic sambal sauce). Salmon sashimi was very good. Kids crispy chicken was also a big hit.
   

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   EvelybJ

   Minneapolis9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were grateful that they were still serving food at 9:00 PM. The service was great in spite of the fact that they were closing soon. The food is always good here. I would recommend to anyone visiting Ames. Also they have outside seating in the summer.
   

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   Toby

   Des Moines6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 4, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time at this wasabi. Nice surroundings, excellent waitress, very helpful and honest about food we were considering. I am very familiar with their menu as I have dined at their other locations many times. Never had a bad time. They also are very community minded. They supplied food for the blank park zoo annual event and it was just as good there. I definitely recommend them.
   

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    70bucks4dinner VIP

    Des Moines14 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 29, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5

    The cup of Tom Yum soup had one shrimp, one scallop, and one mussel for $11. It was so spicy that you had to have a sip of water after each spoonful. I drank two glasses just to get the hot stuff down. They also don't offer a military discount so I won't be back.
    

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