Went here the other day for lunch after looking up sushi/asian in West Des Moines, and honestly I…read morewas a bit underwhelmed. The good: - Service was good. Very friendly. - Seaweed salad was pretty good too. The not great: - Outside of the seaweed salad, the food was not great. - The edamame was overcooked and shriveled up. - The rainbow roll came without shrimp or salmon (kind of a bummer since i was sharing with my daughter and those are the two types of fish I know she eats). - California roll was on par with what I would expect to buy at the grocery store. Overall a "meh" experience, not one I'll be repeating anytime soon.

Finally checked out Banana Leaf! A friend of mine had gotten them catered a few times and said it…read morewas good so we decided to show up & check it out in person. Very cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Lovely hostess doing a fantastic job. Tried a tuna poke bowl and it's my new favorite. My friend had the spring rolls & a sushi roll which were very fresh & good as well. The prices were also reasonable for a location in West Glen and I definitely appreciate it. Will definitely be back again! Did not check out the restrooms, sorry.

Tried Vietopia (carryout), and overall...we left a little confused…read more The wings were honestly the highlight--really, really good. Didn't get much "lemon pepper," but still super flavorful. Potstickers were just okay. The dipping sauce didn't do them any favors--this felt like an easy upgrade they're missing. Imperial Egg Rolls were the biggest letdown. At $17 for three, I expected something memorable...they just weren't. Pad Thai landed squarely in "average." Grilled Honey Roast Chicken Egg Noodles was a mixed bag. The chicken itself was delicious, but the noodles were pretty bland--and oddly, they didn't really work together. Royal Fried Rice was a win. The combo of BBQ pork, sweet sausage, and shrimp came together really well. Seafood Noodle dish was unfortunately pretty bland. All in all, a few bright spots, but not a place we're rushing back to--though I'd reorder those wings without hesitation.

If you are looking for a unique experience to try a different style of vegetarian pho with tofu…read morethen Vietopia of E. P. true near Jordan Creek is the place. The entrees are well portioned. My favorite style of Pho is Soft meats. The tenderloin is too chewy but flavorful. The soft poached egg and the fresh veggies are phenomenal. The service is great with the wait staff being very attentive. However they were out of Mocktail offerings which is not good when more gatherings are opting for non alcoholic flavors. They need to stock up for millennials and the genzeers who want options. The total vibe was very peaceful and it allowed you to sit and think.

Giving five stars because the food was just so so good that's my main reason for the five stars…read more The food was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was really cozy and great too really good date night at atmosphere my husband and I loved it. We come to West Des Moines all the time for work so definitely want to come back.!!

We decided to finally check out this Wasabi. It did not disappoint. Onset I sat at the bar waiting…read morefor the rest of our party. Bartender was very nice & attentive helping not only everyone at the bar but other drink orders from tables. When the party arrived we went to our booth and our drink orders were transferred over flawlessly. Two opted to have the restaurant week special menu. And they were both super impressed with not only the price but the quality and quantity of the food. Definitely much better value compared to other restaurants involved. The quality was amazing. Everything was super fresh and cooked 100% to order. Not a complaint. The waitress was awesome as well. Super friendly and attentive. Great conversationalist and upsold a few things ;) I also had no complaints about my options either as I really wanted a few varieties of tuna and I was very happy with what I chose and received. Absolutely no complaints. Will definitely return as I didn't even know it was here.

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.

Last night we had one of the best Asian meals we've had in a long time. Fawn's has been on my list…read moreof places to try for many years but for some reason we had never tried it. We try one new restaurant each month just to keep things fresh, so this time I suggested Fawn's. I'm really glad we did. I had heard so many great things about the food so I was excited to try it. When I saw the menu, though, I was a little nervous because they serve Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Laotian food. In my experience, restaurants that try to serve all kinds of Asian food rarely do one or all of them well. I ordered Pad Thai and my husband got Evil Jungle Prince. I was very pleased. It was the best Pad Thai I've ever eaten. It was SO good! My husband loved his dish, too. It had chicken and vegetables with a spicy sauce made with red curry and coconut milk. The prices were very reasonable and the portions were huge. We each got two meals out of our dinners. I love it when that happens. The place isn't fancy. It's in a small strip mall and doesn't look like much from the outside. Inside it's very clean and well-kept. There's not much for ambience besides two flat screen TVs. It doesn't matter because it's the food that really stands out. The service was excellent, too. My husband had his iced tea refilled twice without even asking. Great affordable food and good service. What more can you ask for? If you love Asian food, give them a try. I can't wait to go back and try more of their dishes.

I stopped here with a few coworkers over lunch. We were greeted and seated right away. As a table…read morewe ordered crab rangoons and egg rolls. Both were yummy and I would order again. I ordered the Mongolian beef and enjoyed it. It was very saucy which I love. It also comes with a side of white rice. My coworkers order the Pho and both ate all of it. Good service, good, food. I would definitely stop here again for lunch

I ate there today with a friend, and our server was excellent and I want to make sure she knows…read morethat. However, the music is very, very loud, it is hard to converse because of it. I had asked her twice if they could turn the music down, which she did ask the guy behind the bar, I don't know if he was a bartender or a cook, but I heard him say what do they want, I've turned it down four times. Well, yes, I did overhear that I was sitting very clause to the bar. It was very rude of him, and I had been very kind and requested that the music be turned down some. The food was pretty good, I had the fig and creamy goat cheese flatbread. Overall, it might be a very good place for other people, rudeness is not acceptable.

4.6* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $42 08/01/2025 We have stopped here at least one other time but for some reason, I don't have a review documented...so getting it done this time. While a bit of a hidden gem off of 86th Street, the building is modern, chic and inviting - with a large covered patio area connected to the north side of the building. The one negative is that the temperature is kept very cold inside, so consider bringing a sweater or light jacket to stay comfortable. Unfortunately, tonight was a bit cold outside, so it was a coinflip on which was better - we opted for the patio seating and the wind settled down during our visit to get quite comfortable. We started with a Cuban Martini and Sojito (see picture) along with an order of Bang Bang Shrimp (see picture) for an appetizer. We enjoyed the drinks and the Bang Bang Shrimp with the drizzled Yum Yum-type sauce was delicious! For our main courses, my wife ordered the Thai Pasta (see picture) and I opted for the Fig, Avocado and Goat Cheese Salad (see picture). As is our custom, we both shared bites from each of our plates and liked both of them very much - although the Thai Pasta definitely had a bit more 'kick'. We ordered the Tres Leches for dessert (remembering it from our last visit), but unfortunately found that they were sold out, so had to leave without dessert. If you are looking for a modern, unique, Asian fusion type restaurant in the Johnston area, Roots 95 won't disappoint. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

Stink. I am so sad that my update to this previous review is just frustration. Our service was fine…read more- just not super attentive is all. Firstly, everything seems incredibly overpriced for the quality & quantity of food. Originally I would've bragged on the shareable sizes of orders - and this is true if you're ordering any form of entrees, but, financially be ready to pay for 2 entrees in order to be able to share anything with a family of 4+. Before when they use to do heaps of rice - it's nowhere near this anymore. My biggest irk was our booth actively leaking on us the entirety of our stay. I swapped out drinks & silverware verbally letting the server know that we were being leaked on.

Food- not the best (sushi was dense and rolled sloppy),…read more Cocktails were good! Probably just a brings and appetizer place personally. Service was SLOW!! Don't expect to leave soon.

I was on work travel and gave this place a try. Absolutely delicious. So good I had to repeat the…read morefollowing day.

I had the fried rice, not the best fried rice I've had but it was good. The restaurant was cute and…read morethe service was nice. My friend really enjoyed