The salmon don was amazing, The service was amazing, and the decor was super cute. I can't wait to…read moreeat here again.

W-Tao is a great place to eat before an event at the Des Moines Civic Center! Only a city block…read moreaway! The miso soup was nice and hot (but only had two pieces of tofu lol). The spicy edamame had a little kick but nothing too crazy. The sushi was very fresh and everything we ordered was really good. The waiter seemed to be new bc he seemed nervous but the overall service was pleasant. The vibe was chill, the temperature was perfect on a sub-zero freezing day, and the lights were the right 'dim' amount. I recommend this restaurant and I definitely will be eating there again.

Happy Hour Paradise Usually dead in the place…read moreBring them to MN This is a chain that I would definitely like to see in the Twin Cities. It is pretty much Happy Hour most of the time. All day Sunday. Generally make it here every time that I get to town. If you had told me how much time I would have spent in Des Moines twenty years ago, I would have said you are nuts. Rolls range from $6.50 to $10.75 on HH. Had the Cali Roll and Crunchy L.A. tonight. Both great. No cucumber on either. Nothing ruins a good piece of sushi like Cucumber. Glass of Chard for $6.50. Leaving pleasantly full and looking forward to my next visit.

Ok, Blue Sushi might just be my favorite Sushi Restaurant…read more The happy hour menu has lots of great sushi specials, that are affordable. I'm currently obsessed with the Hawaiian roll. It's lightly fried with a delicious mango sauce that compliments it perfectly. I never thought I'd enjoy a mango flavor on a sushi roll but it works. Also, the chicken crunch salad is good although there is a bit of an aftertaste. Not sure what it's from. The service is usually pretty good, food comes out quick and you can usually get waited on pretty quickly. I've been there for lunch mostly though. I like the vibes inside, it's always so clean, with plenty of seating inside and there is even outdoor seating if that's your thing. I am definitely a fan and plan to be back again soon! You have to stop by if you're ever downtown or just looking for a good sushi restaurant in DSM.

Love how Sakura Sushi has remained consistent in quality and service! They keep it quality, yet…read moreaffordable. This time I was able to be in town for their Monday Specials 'All you can eat rolls for $7.99' in house. Their list is pretty comprehensive, and I ordered some extras as my favorites too. Also, I love their new decorating. It's bright yet private and comfy, great ambiance for a relaxed affair.

My dad and I have been going to this place since we moved to Des Moines back in 2019 (more or…read moreless). We love it here! The staff are so sweet and so is the owner! They remodeled their restaurant not too long ago, and it looks so clean and beautiful in there. The food is amazing as well!! My dad always gets the Mouth Watering roll, he always loves it! The Crab Rangoons are a must try as well! Those are always so good!! (Some photos I've taken from previous trips)

It isn't often that our days off lineup for a regular date night together, so we always look for…read moresomething special. With time running out on a Sunday evening, we knew we wanted sushi and Akebono was still open so we decided might as well give it a shot. This was quite possibly the best dining experience I've ever had the opportunity to enjoy. Our server Nick picked up on the date night vibes immediately and knew exactly what to do. Curating the entire meal for us, every single bite he brought to our table was everything we wanted and more, from the tempura shiso leaf hamachi serrano to the torched tuna nigiri as the final bite. One of a kind conversation and etiquette through the entire service, exceptional food produces by the chefs, and the corner table on the patio made for a date night we won't soon forget. Get yourself into Akebono if you need yourself a roll or a bowl that will stick with you for a lifetime.

This hidden gem was perfection! Outside there is no sign on…read morepurpose. Our server said once you visit, you won't forget to its mysterious location. We popped in for a lunch and could not have been more pleased. The modern spacious room was perfect. The cool 80's music was a fun and unexpected touch. Our service was absolutely incredible. Two men assisted us and were so nice. The one guy chatted with us and really made us feel welcome and appreciated. We are from Chicago and found out the owner is as well. The food was fresh and tasty. The portions were very generous. We loved or classic maki rolls and sampled some of their very creative specialty rolls. Wow, every bite was de-lish. I would definitely return.

This is a nice place on the north end of Ankeny Boulevard. It's on the end of a strip mall next to…read moreother businesses like Little Cesar's and Tropical Smoothie. I came here for a lunch with my daughter. Walking in the place is modern, nicely decorated and very clean. We were greeted and seated very politely and fast. The menu is large, no pics sorry. But the back page is the lunch specials. We ordered sushi rolls! So good and very high value and quality! The sushi rolls are on the smaller side which I prefer more filler and less rice. All of the fish was very fresh. The service was adequate but not overly friendly. They had a steady lunch crowd come and go while we were there. We will return to try more options!

Quick service. Sushi rolls are very tasty! I ordered the angry dragon roll - super yummy…read more Location was perfect for us as well. The interior is very nice

Came here with a large group of friends and ordered multiple trays of sushi. Everything was…read moredelicious and fresh. There was not a role I didn't enjoy. We also got miso soup and gyoza. The only thing I will say is that they didn't split the check for a large party. We were able to figure this out on our own, but just something to note if you are coming with a group!

To start, the food is amazing! Each dish was incredible! Everything had so much flavor and was put…read moretogether very well. Portion sizes are great for the price as well. The chicken was super tender and juicy with just the right amount of teriyaki sauce, in my opinion. Each sushi roll was put together very well with equal proportions. Not too much of one ingredient to overpower the rest. The dumplings were delicious and perfectly crispy on the outside. Not to mention the sauce that came with them was to die for! The service was great! Our waitress was very patient and helped us figure out what appetizers to get, since it was our first time in. She explained everything in detail and her recommendations were perfect! She even made our drinks (I forgot to get a picture of the strawberry lemonade) and they were awesome! Inside wasn't too loud or crowded and it's laid out quite nicely. There's even outdoor seating, which isn't neglected by the wait staff. Some places tend to "forget" about the customers outside but they didn't do that here. All of the staff were attentive and polite. Even with the bar being next to the table we were sitting at, it didn't feel crowded inside and the tvs weren't too loud.

Great sushi as always . The food is always fresh and hot and tasty. We do both takeout and eat it…read moreand either option is excellent.

Volcano and soft shell crab were the best rolls I have had here. Once again, not the best sushi but…read morewe are in a Small town in Iowa.

This is great, super good and fresh sushi…read more I recommend the all u can eat and bring a friend or family, you will get enough and can try what ever you want. You can always order more but so don't do a lot right away or else you might have to pay for extra which is standard. Great place to eat

Food was incredible and our server was extremely helpful! Would highly recommend the All You can…read moreEat Sushi and the ambiance was top tier, very cool decorations!

Oh how I was surprised with this spot! I was in Ottumwa for work and decided to give this place a…read moreshot for dinner since I was staying at the hotel next to it. I'm happy I did! The food was great! The service was great, even though the restaurant was busy and they had one server just running around but she did great. Its a cool little place I will be back!

I ordered the Rainbow Roll with a side of Fried Rice. I really enjoyed it. Service was fast and she…read morewas friendly, the food fresh, and the restaurant looked nice and clean.

I often pick up carry out on my way home after a stressful day. The food is always ready when…read morepromised and is absolutely delish. The front desk staff are always welcoming and efficient!

Things started off on the wrong foot here. Our party of 5 was seated right away, then the a server…read moretook our drink order after 5 or 10 minutes. We were there on a Sunday evening, and were the only customers. After taking our drink orders we waited 15 minutes and still no drinks or a server to take our food order. I had to go over to the bar and ask what was happening with our drink, plus let them know we would like to order food. A few minutes later a different server brought our drinks and apologized about the mix up about who would be taking care of us. After that service was great. I'm still downgrading them one start because this shouldn't happen. The ambiance was welcoming, the large size of the restaurant surprised me. The quality of the sushi and cooked food was very good, everyone in our group was happy with their food, all of the staff were very pleasant and the facilities were very clean.