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Wasabi - Waukee, West des Moines, IA

Wasabi - Waukee

5.0
5
60 Reviews
$30 and under
Sushi

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
Wasabi is located at 9500 University Avenue in West Des Moines. Chefs at Wasabi serve the highest quality New York style sushi, Japanese fusion dishes. Unique custom cocktails and more.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (515) 987-6080
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 60 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 5Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Best Overall

  • Iowa

    Best Food

  • Iowa

    Best Service

  • Iowa

    Best Ambiance

  • Iowa

    Best Value

  • Iowa

    Hot spot

  • Iowa

    Neighborhood gem

  • Iowa

    Great for fine wines

  • Iowa

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Des Moines

    Best Overall

  • Des Moines

    Best Food

  • Des Moines

    Best Service

  • Des Moines

    Best Ambiance

  • Des Moines

    Best Value

  • Des Moines

    Good for groups

  • Des Moines

    Hot spot

  • Des Moines

    Neighborhood gem

  • Des Moines

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wasabi - Waukee delights with "great food" and a "great atmosphere," consistently offering an enjoyable dining experience. Diners praise the "outstanding" service, highlighting servers like Clark and Henry. A favorite for celebrations, Wasabi is noted for its "delicious" sushi and accommodating gluten-free options. Some reviews mention occasional service hiccups.
60 Reviews
  1. Eric VIP

    Des Moines4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and great food. Very knowledgeable and accommodating of gluten-free dietary needs.

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  2. Jack

    Des Moines1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Me and my girlfriend had a great time, great service and the food was excellent.

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  3. Chris

    Des Moines2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is perfect, the food is delicious, Wasabi never disappoints!

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  4. Rachel

    Des Moines5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to lunch with my friend for a birthday celebration and it was a wonderful experience! Delicious food, wonderful staff and great atmosphere! Love coming to Wasabi!

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  5. Chris VIP

    Des Moines23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a pre-Thanksgiving dinner. It was a great dinner and our Server was outstanding. Thank you.

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  6. Kevin

    Sacramento13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently good food and service. Good atmosphere and noise level.

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  7. Kedar

    Des Moines1 review

    3.0

    Dined on August 20, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    it took almost 30min from order to delivery. Kids were waiting too long.

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  8. Joseph

    Phoenix10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love going to Wasabi Waukee! Great for date nights, friends, even families. By far My favorite sushi restaurant in the DSM Metro!

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  9. Dallas

    Des Moines1 review

    3.0

    Dined on August 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated quickly; however, we had to wait 20 minutes for water to be brought to our table. We placed an order for edamame as a started, which ended up coming AFTER the main course. By far, the worst experience we have had with service at this restaurant:

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  10. Wayne VIP

    Chicago19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have our Friday night date night here 40 times/yr. The sushi is excellent, staff is great and setting is very comfortable. Patio is perfect for outdoor dinning as well.

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FAQs

Wasabi - Waukee offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Wasabi - Waukee also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 987-6080.

Wasabi - Waukee is rated 5 stars by 60 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Wasabi - Waukee

9500 University Ave Ste 2101, West des Moines, IA 50266-1870

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    West Des Moines
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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