I've been to this restaurant before for birthdays and anniversaries and have always enjoyed the food, which is why this experience was disappointing. When our table had food come out. Everyone received their starters, the blonde waitress asked if I wanted one as well. When I said yes, she responded with "bro, it's not going to be free," which made the interaction very awkward for everyone at the table since I never even asked for the starter in the first place and was just very unprofessional. Later, one of my friends received shrimp tempura that was translucent, raw, and slimy in the middle. When we politely mentioned it, both the waitress and host repeatedly questioned whether we were sure it was raw. At one point the waitress even asked something along the lines of "so do you want this for free or something?" which felt accusatory and uncomfortable. We're familiar with tempura/sushi dishes in general and understand that something can be fried on the outside but still undercooked inside. The repeated doubt came across as dismissive and a bit condescending. She also said she would "pray" for one of my friends which was a very strange and off-putting comment in that situation. It just felt like she was doubting us and in general it made us feel bad for even bringing it up in the first place. The item did end up being comped, which we appreciated, but that didn't change the interaction we had or the comments that were made. We weren't there trying to get free items, so the assumptions and tone from our server made the whole situation feel uncomfortable and strange. Overall, we did enjoy the food, but the service made the dinner uncomfortable and left us feeling judged rather than welcomed. Since I've had good experiences here in the past, I hope this feedback is taken constructively so future guests have a better experience. read more

this was the perfect special meal for valentine's day !!! the sushi was SO fresh, the tuna belly by far was the best sashimi i've ever put into my mouth. the sukiyaki udon was exquisite too !! it was on the sweeter side though. the pork cutlet was slightly dry but overall great & the tuna belly chips had a little too much sauce but the crisps were a nice addition to the bite. so so happy we found a delicious local sushi place !! read more

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I've been wanting to try Wa Sushi for a while and finally got the opportunity on a random Thursday. I wasn't expecting much but was pleasantly surprised with my experience. The restaurant is nicely decorated and intimate. The sushi rolls were tasty and fresh. The service was good but it took a bit to order and receive food. I definitely recommend giving this place a try. read more

Wa Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Casselberry, Florida

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Great quality sushi that also has a 5 course Omakase option. It's located in a strip mall so pretty unassuming spot. It would make a good good place for lunch or night out. If you like tuna, they have the Bluefin Tuna Experience which are high quality cuts of premium pieces. Service was friendly and helpful too and highlighted the menu pretty well. read more

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I vetted every single Magical Dining Month menu in Orlando, and I picked the top six to eat at this year. Wa Sushi easily made that list. Very unique items, amazing sounding sushi items, and a fun dessert that you don't see everywhere. Let's begin, shall we? Ambiance was really nice. It's very cozy. Dimly lit, a small hallway leading to the sushi bar. And on that sushi bar was a displayed giant tuna head. I was shocked. It was a very cook centerpiece to the restaurant. Service was also very nice. Our server was very nice, from Japan herself, so she helped us pick the best options for us. Food came out at a good pace. We didn't feel hurried or anything. Drinks kept flowing all night. Apps Ninja (spicy tuna, shiso and squid rolled with nori then tempura fried; topped with chili oil, eel sauce, masago, scallion and sesame seed). This was a lot of fun, never had it before. Nice flavor combo with the tuna and the squid, made a little earthy with the shiso, and then made super crispy with the tempura frying. Tako Karaage (Japanese style deep fried marinaded octopus). Another thing I've never had. Nice little chunks of tentacles fried in the super crispy karaage style. Not too chewy, served with a nice, slightly spicy Japanese mayo. Love it. Mains Samurai Roll and Ultimate Tuna Roll (our top 2 best-selling rolls). Two beautiful, contrasting rolls. One roll with very delicious fried eel on top, one with very fresh tuna on top. The best of both worlds of rolls. Solid choice. Nigiri Moriawase (20th Anniversary Dish) (10 pieces of Chef's selection of nigiri) (Upgrade to grand nigiri moriawase). Yes, we upgraded. We asked what the difference was, and it just seemed like a very enjoyable addition of different seafood. Some stand-outs being the toro, of course, the scallop, and the always lovely amberjack. Worth the upgrade. Dessert So a dessert caveat. The MDM menu online says that they have tempura cheesecake on the menu, but they don't. And they won't let you get it, I asked. So don't be fooled. But the two desserts we ended up getting were excellent and I wasn't too butt hurt at all. Matcha Cheesecake (creamy cheesecake infused with premium matcha, perfectly smooth with a light green tea finish). This was insane. It was a warm matcha cheesecake. Ultra creamy, just matcha-y enough, and a nice bite from the crust. This was a great dessert. Matcha crepe cake (Japanese twist on the French classic of paper-thin crepes layered with matcha cream). One of the best desserts I've had in years. So many layers. So much texture play between those layers and the cream. It was so delicate, I would have a hard time believing that it wasn't made in-house. Overall, wow, this little sushi shop in a strip mall really blew my mind. Not only did I love supporting them for participating in Magical Dining, but I also loved my meal, and I can't wait to come back one day. read more

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Pros: This place participated in Magical Dining Month, which I love. Participating takes a lot of effort, but is good for the city, and I support restaurants who support our city. Ambiance is very nice. Never would have guessed there was a cozy little sushi bar inside this random strip mall. But it was very cozy. Service was very good! Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu, the food and the sakes. And the food was also very good. Very unique appetizers that you don't see everywhere. Quite the variety of nigiri for the mains. And neat little desserts that seemed made in house. Cons: No real cons. A nice evening. Tips: If you're tired of seeing the same ol nigiri, go for the upgrade to the more seasonal fish. We did, and we did not regret it. read more

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Extremely nice and attentive service. Cozy atmosphere and ambiance. Being seated at the bar, the chefs always made sure we were having a nice time and are food tasted good. My friend and I did the Omakase Lite. I LOVED everything except for the Japanese yam dish on the first course and the dessert of tomato jelly. The consistencies were just odd, it was still fun to try but I wouldn't have ordered them on my own. The omakase lite is 100% worth it. Fresh ingredients, explanation of all the dishes, and they all came out with perfect timing. I make sushi and seafood at home and it's just so nice to be able to relax and be presented with amazing food without having to worry about sourcing, prepping, cooking, and plating. The tuna sashimi second course was delicious, I've never tried such a variety of delicious tuna cuts on one plate. Loved anything that had uni on it. Wagyu nigiri was DELICIOUS. So tender and beefy, I understood why they served it on a different plate than the rest of the nigiri. Plum soda doesn't taste much like plum, little tartness. Loved the smoked soy sauce. By the fourth course, we were both full and take the 4th and 5th course home. If you wanted to, two people could easily split the omakase lite if you also order and appetizer or additional fish on the side. Wa Sushi also did an amazing job of providing substitutes for my lactose intolerance. My favorites of the night were the first course (not the Japanese yam with miso) and the nigiri (especially the wagyu). read more

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We went for their 10-year anniversary celebration where they featured bluefin tuna. If you've never had bluefin tuna, it is the wagyu of the sushi world. They had a special on bluefin for their anniversary and we had to stop by. The sushi here is incredibly fresh. We were one of the first three tables of the day and the service was quick and friendly. We even got a free sushi roll for being one of the first 10 tables. Inside is beautiful but it is a little small so make sure to get there early if you're trying to grab a quick lunch. I'm sure as a day goes on it gets packed by the time we were leaving, the restaurant was almost full. It seems like a little hidden gem so if you haven't tried it out you should go check them out before they get too popular. read more

Wa Sushi - Bluefin tuna! - Japanese Near Me - Casselberry, Florida

We visited WA sushi on a saturday evening for an early dinner. They seated us immediately, and our server was awesome. I ordered a chirashi and my companion ordered a couple of rolls. We also started with the tako karaage which was really good. It was crispy and correctly cooked. The chirashi was really a generous serving. It had tons of fish on it. I do wish I'd had a little more wasabi, but otherwise it was a perfect dish. Everything was super fresh and served at the perfect temp. This place was so great, and we'll definitely be back. I'd love to try their omakase at some point too. read more

Wa Sushi - TAKO KARAAGE - Japanese Near Me - Casselberry, Florida

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Hands down one of my favorite sushi places not only in Casselberry but also Central Florida! The staff is amazing, the food is fresh and the restaurant is quaint and homie. Highly recommend stopping by. They are closed Sundays, open the rest of the week from 11:30-2:30, they reset and reopen 5:00-9:00. OK I can't finish my nails. It's fine. I'll go in the other room. I'll have to sit in the tile. I just need light. I'm trying to go slow because you know how bad I am a painting, my nails, and I am wearing sandals and.P read more

Wa Sushi - Just a friend to hang out while you eat your amazing sushi - Japanese Near Me - Casselberry, Florida

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I went around 810p after finally deciding where to grab dinner, not realizing that they were offering a $40 three course meal. The fried octopus was crispy on the outside with a soft, tender meat inside which I totally enjoyed. The two rolls: samurai and ultimate tuna were filling and so good that I gleefully ate them. My dessert was the fried cheesecake with vanilla ice cream and it topped off my wonderful meal with the perfect level of sweetness and crunch. I cannot recall my servers name but she was very attentive and friendly. The service was wonderful, very A+ for everything. read more

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I stopped into Wa Sushi for lunch and I really had a great lunch. It's in a strip of stores but when you step inside the ambiance is giving very much Japan which was awesome! The sushi was high quality, not fishy at all and it came a pretty decent price off their lunch menu! This set also came with a sea sesame dressing house salad which was tasty. Our server was so sweet, patient and kind. I really appreciated her. If you're looking for some quality sushi, definitely stop in. read more

Wa Sushi - Tuna Lovers Special Lunch Menu - Japanese Near Me - Casselberry, Florida

Emma was an awesome waitress informative and knowledgable. It was a wonderful evening with excellent appetizers and fresh sushi. House rolls are unique and delicious! Thanks for a great celebration! read more

FRESH, good quality nigiri/sashimi. I am very particular about where I will eat raw fish. This is the most affordable sushi restaurant I know of that still meets my high standards. It's fresh and has a good texture (buttery, melt in your mouth), not "chewy" or "fishy." Keep in mind that although it's not in the menu, they sometimes have other cuts of the fish available, like Salmon Belly, which I like to order. Their ramen is better than most other ramen spots in central Florida. I like the spicy miso ramen the most. They have great daily specials that change regularly. The lunch deals are very good. Recently, they also started a thing where you roll some dice to determine what other free item or discount you will get. I haven't tried a lot of their rolls yet since I am more of a nigiri/sashimi person but I can vouch for the Inferno Roll (ask to substitute the spicy mayo with their spicy Kobachi sauce instead!). The jalapeño hamachi appetizer is always a good choice. The banana tempura dessert here is classic and you can't go wrong with it. It's satisfying to have the crispy, warm banana with the cold ice cream. They have a unique selection of imported beers and sakes. But I am personally happy with just my gold and RED Funaguchi (kikusui). Good service! Especially, Julian, Kaye, Emma (Emily), and Molly. On weekday lunch times, this isn't really an issue; However, please note this is a small restaurant with limited staff and chefs. It often gets extremely busy and takes a while to get your food. If you don't have a reservation on popular nights, be prepared for a long wait list. Always come here with patience and don't be in a rush! read more

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Great fresh sushi, that really hits the spot. I come here often for their sushi lunch special that has 2 rolls for $15. I get it with the Philly and shrimp tempura roll. I wish they had mor e variety on their lunch menu. The lunch set is a way better band for your buck though. As a whole this place is great but they charge $1 for eel sauce though and they always give the container practically empty.. I even mention it when I place the order iver the phone. The one pictured below is an unused eel sauce that they charged $1 for. Which as you can see it's almost empty. If you're going to charge for eel sauce at least fill it up. read more

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Delicious sushi and authentic Japanese food. Servers are very attentive with professional and friendly service. The ambiance of Wa provides you a wonderful dining experience on every level. The restaurant offers very fresh sushi, I would say the best in Seminole County, Florida. read more

Its been a good 6 months since Ive been here since it further from me but when I saw they had a $2 blue fin tuna sashimi and nigiri special, I knew it was time to return. This place is somewhat of a gem. Not overly crowded. Decent pricing. Fresh selection. Enjoyed it like always. read more

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Great service it's in a very hidden spot , the inside is nice and quiet and you can see the chefs working behind the counter. Service was quick and very nice. Got the Spider roll Miso ,Flying fish nigiri(marinated in soy) and Octopus nigiri. The miso wasn't the best I had but still good. The flying fish nigiri was great it was such an interesting taste I would def like to have it again. The octopus nigiri was prepared very well not tough or chewy. And finally the Spider roll was great and had real soft shell crab in it!! read more

Wa Sushi - Miso Flying fish nigiri Octopus nigiri SPIDER ROLL - Japanese Near Me - Casselberry, Florida

A lot of things truly happen at this restaurant for the first time. First things first I tried a few things that I never tried before which includes: Hot sake Takoyaki Red bean jelly N-tamago I don't mind trying any of these again except for the red bean jelly, which had a more earthy undertone, and not that delicious to me. Outside of that, though everything else was truly Japanese eating. The octopus was a unique taste because I'm used to having them fried. But inside of this ball like pastry was delicious. The sake was extremely warm, but yet it mellow out really really quickly so it's not like a harsh aftertaste. Now to the good stuff: The Sushi was delicious, I was told that they import certain things from another country and that's why some of the fish and horseradish, etc., etc. taste so uniquely different and fresh. I respect that and I like that a lot when companies truly take the time to make sure that there customers have a very unique and enriching taste. I would be back in a heartbeat, the food was just that delicious. read more

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One of my favorite Japanese restaurants in this side of town. They have more dishes that resemble food I had in Japan versus other fusion restaurants. Some of my favorite items: Niki udon, nabeyaki udon, moriwase, fresh wasabi. I love ordering off their specials menu also. One of my all time favs is the tako with wasabi I wish they would keep it on their regular menu! I recently had their salmon collar and it was fantastic. Service: always polite. I've dined in and taken out and always had a positive experience Ambiance: I would say modern and cozy. Doesn't get super loud for a Small space. read more

Wa Sushi - Most recent specials - Japanese Near Me - Casselberry, Florida

Clean inside, quick service, delicious food and good staff. Don't pass up the tempura cheesecake for dessert!

This little gem is a place that has been mentioned to me on multiple occasions so when a friend invited me to go, I jumped at the opportunity. I've been several times since in an effort to try as many of their offerings as I can and I've not been disappointed yet. I'd recommend a reservation, as it is a small space with limited seating and it is very popular (especially on weekends). I was able to make a reservation through Facebook with ease. We ordered a lot of things on the menu and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. My go-to order when trying a new sushi spot is a rainbow roll. It was so tasty! The sake recommendations we received from our server were exactly what I wanted. Their toro roll had such a great flavor profile that my mouth is watering just thinking about it. I can't wait to go again to sample more of their menu offerings. I appreciated how fresh the seafood was. It was a great place to catch up with friends. Also, there is plenty of parking, as it is in a strip mall and the bathroom was well maintained. read more

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i came in with a few of my friends around 2 days ago. immediately we got a horrible experience. we were being served by this young blonde lady, and she was extremely rude for no reason. one of my friends didnt get miso soup after everyone else did, not really an issue at all the issue was the way the server went about it. my friends barely said anything and immediately went "it costs money bro". im not sure if she thought she was funny it was just super cringy. later we ate the shrimp tempura. we said the shrimp tempura sushi was raw, which it 100000% was, and one server with black hair was telling us its fried. yeah its obvious no dip but its raw in the inside, you dont cook things on the outside and its immediately cooked inside. afterwards, the blonde server came back and was being cringy again...she was like "im just a girl" it was super awkwardly quiet, like cricket noises. after, she kept questioning if we were sure it was raw, like 5x but like this "are you sure....................are you sure............are you sure....." then was like "ill pray for you...." after we said it was raw. read more

I felt like Naruto. Great food. Great service. Congrats on 10 years. The tempura udon was really good. Hit the spot. read more

Wa Sushi - Tempura udon - Japanese Near Me - Casselberry, Florida

I have been to this restaurant a long time ago when they had a different restaurant location. I can definitely say the quality has not changed, it is still amazing! Our server was so kind and helpful. The new restaurant is smaller but I like it more than the old one. I love the aesthetic, music, and the way the food is plated. We started off with the A5 Wagyu Nigiri and Bluefin Toro Nigiri. Wow both of them just melted in my mouth. Very delicious and I recommend everyone to try it. Our appetizer, Firecracker, was shrimp crackers topped with spicy tuna and a sweet chilli sauce. These were so good! What a perfect combination of texture and taste. We ordered 5 rolls and they were all amazing, the quality of the fish here is immaculate. The simple Salmon roll was so good and almost buttery. Lastly we got dessert, Tempura Cheesecake with Green Tea ice cream. This was really good too! I think the Green Tea ice cream is home made it had great flavor. I will definitely be coming back here! This has got to be hands down the best sushi I have ever had. I do not think you can go wrong with any sushi you order here. Even the simplest rolls are made with great quality fish. If you love sushi this place is for you! read more

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Walked from my house to there sat down for lunch ate a AMAZING steak bento box for lunch there food is always good great consistent performance read more

It was our first time trying this place and we were shocked, it is outstanding! I love sushi and have tried a lot of places in orlando and this just went straight to the top of the list. The sushi was extremely fresh and flavorful. Our favorites were the Samurai roll and Fuji roll. The niku udon is also really good and very flavorful. Additionally, the service is incredible, two ladies looked after us and were very kind and super attentive. They gave great recommendations! The inside is really nice and spacious, great music too read more

Wa Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Casselberry, Florida

My new go to sushi. Great food and service! Tucked away in a corner, so look close. If there a a Bluefin head on the bar, you are in luck!

If I could give this zero stars I would. Save your money and buy sushi at Publix. It's better. The quality of the food here is absurd especially given their prices. As a former SF Bay Area resident and a tech exec who's travelled Japan extensively I can tell you that the quality of food here is abysmal. On the flip side our server was great! read more

Always a great dining experience & sitting at the bar is the only way. I had went during their anniversary/customer appreciation, needless to say the food was exquisite as usual. So glad I found them all those years ago at the old location. read more

Incredible sushi! Definitely try the Samurai and Land and Sea Tasting roll. Also their pineapple sake is 10/10. The service was wonderful, very sweet for a chill night :) read more

Wa Sushi - SAMURAI ROLL, INFERNO ROLL, Land and sea tasting - Japanese Near Me - Casselberry, Florida

I love me some good sushi. Delicious local spot. Everything is super fresh vocal and sustainably sourced small intimate atmosphere. Always busy. Never had a bad meal. read more

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We visited on a Saturday night, very busy and the hostess was clearly overwhelmed. We got seated at a two top and the hostess, knowing that the server was busy. She was very proactive and took our order and gave us our drinks. She was the only one we communicated with during our whole dinner. We never got introduced to a server and we didn't get asked if we needed anything. We were never checked on. I really do wanna commend the hostess for stepping up and serving us, but this is completely unacceptable when going out to Dinner when you're expected to have great service. Our food was good but the only time we saw our server was when she brought the check over which was unacceptable. I have attempted to call and give this feedback to management and they have yet to call me back so I resulted in writing a review. read more

Went a couple times to celebrate the 10 year anniversary (and $2 nigiri blue fin pieces)! Both times the service was exceptional, servers were so knowledgable about the menu and flavors, and kept coming around to check on us. The food was next level and the fish was so fresh. Can't wait to come back. read more

Wa Sushi - Blue fin nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Casselberry, Florida

I've heard positive reviews about Wa Sushi, so I wanted to give them a try. I've ordered take out before for soba, but wanted to try the sushi. There was only one server, so I expected service to be slower. I was a bit off put by the waitress waiting for the next table to be sat and look at the menu before bringing me my water (opting to bring the water for both tables at the same time). There was a good amount of time between our tables being sat. I was able to check the full menu before the table was sat and my water arrived. First red flag. I ordered the Mango Tango roll and one piece of Smelt Roe and one Quail egg piece. She took my order, then came back after taking the other table's order to ask if I wanted to change it to 2 pieces of roe with egg. (I was clear with what I ordered). The waitress explained the price as $1.25 per piece for one she recommended (same price as the quail egg only), so I agreed. The rolls came out pretty quickly. The Mango Tango roll had crab salad the was a bit warm and didn't taste too fresh. (Red flag when the crab salad is room temperature!!) The quail egg rolls were pretty good. When presented the bill I was shocked with a $5 additional charge for the quail egg roll. I explained that she said it was $1.25 per roll. She just apologized and took my credit card, and I was still charged. Extremely shady business! I will never be back! read more

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Fresh authentic sushi. This is the place to go Fresh fish, amazing selection of sashimi read more

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I wish they had better hours. It's always closed when I try to go. I live how close it is and I can get good sushi but the restaurants around here aren't open late. It would be great if this place would at leader stay open until 11 pm everyday read more

I've only been here twice and both times the food, service, staff, and the vibes were amazing! This will be my new go-to spot for sure! Emma is so sweet and both times we have been there, she has recommended us delicious options. Sitting at the bar is a must for me while I am there. You can even see them making the sushi which is a nice touch. The sushi is very fresh and you can tell they put their hearts into making every roll or anything you get. 10/10!! Highly recommend!! read more

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Came for lunch. It was delicious. Got a meal with rice, potatoes, dumplings, sushi, salad and steak. Only $13. Quick service. Will be back again. read more

Excellent fresh sushi, awesome service. Would come back again . Loved rolling the dice in the beginning