Wasabi - Waukee

5.0

60 Reviews

$30 and under

Sushi

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

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
Website
http://wasabidsm.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
9500 University Ave Ste 2101, West des Moines, IA 50266-1870
Neighborhood
West Des Moines
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 60 people are saying

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Iowa
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Hot spot
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Neighborhood gem
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Great for fine wines
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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://wasabidsm.com/
Phone number
(515) 987-6080

Wasabi - Waukee

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What 60 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

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How is Wasabi - Waukee restaurant rated?

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