Wasabi is our "go-to" dinner out location in Ankeny. Pad Thai, a roll or two and chicken fried rice. All are excellent. I order something different every time and am always happy with what the server recommends. Get the potstickers and spring rolls to kick off the meal. We keep going back and don't have a reason not to, our favorite spot in the district. Everyone in the family has something there they enjoy, solid menu with something for almost any taste. read more

Wasabi was a fantastic place three years ago but has gone down hill since. Menu has changed up and is not as good as it was. Spicy tuna rolls my wife and I had were not good. The spicy tuna looked like it had food coloring in it and was of a paste consistency. Like it was squeezed out of a container. Plus some of the other pieces of tuna in another roll were very strong fish tasting and very dark almost blue'ish in color. Management has some improving to due in food quality, taste, and value before we go back now. There are better places in Clive and Des Moines which are worth the drive over Ankeny Wasabi. read more

Delicious in every way. There is something for the entire family here. My daughter loved the mini spring rolls, my son ordered orange chicken and my husband and I split two sushi rolls. The shrimp rangoons were tasty too! read more

The food and service are excellent. We love the sushi and udon noodles. We have visited several times and have never been disappointed.

I constantly have issues when order through door dash. My last order was inedible. My mochi was unsafe to eat and old. The outer mochi layer was chewy and falling off the ice cream, the ice cream had melted and been refrozen (you can tell when it's grainy and has ice crystals in it), and it actually tasted like sand. My spring rolls were cold and soggy in the middle and my sushi was a simple avocado roll and the avocado wasn't ripe it was still hard. I have been in person, the service is better but I've had things float in my drink. I want to like it because they have tofu and not a ton of Asian restaurants around here do but it's just lack of attention to detail. read more

Worst service I've ever seen. Stains on her uniform. Terrible attitude, non smiling, had to get her in order to order more sushi. Never coming back. read more

Service was horrible our server was a tall male and was very rude and had a awful body odor food took forever and tasted like it was sitting Under a heater I had to ask a hostess to grab our server for us and she seemed very bothered service is terrible never coming come back read more

We love sushi! One of our very favorite places to get great quality sushi. Atmosphere is romantic, dimmed lighting. Menu has great options other than sushi. Enjoyed our service there as well the few times we've gone. A great date night! read more

Always 10/10 service when I come here, been here a hand full of times now, also have been to the one in Waukee & downtown and hands down this one is the fastest & more accommodating Manager of the restaurant is always at the front of the house making sure everything runs smoothly, oddly it feels like they do have quite a turn around of waitresses since we come here almost once or twice a month & don't quite see the same people & the knowledge of what's in a sushi roll is a bit short but other then that, fast service, great food & great people read more

Food was diverse and delicious. Service was outstanding. We would recommend Korean fried cauliflower and for a large group the sushi platter. read more

I must admit, this was our 2nd choice as the initial place we had planned to dine was closed on Sundays. So, we were thankful that they were open and didn't serve pizza or bbq. I should also mention that I do not care for sushi, so this review may not matter to you. We tried the spring rolls and shrimp ragoon. The spring rolls were perfectly crisp, not greasy and a good flavor. The shrimp ragoon was just ok. The dipping sauce helped a lot. Our server mentioned "they used shrimp instead of imitation crab like everyone else", honestly, I didn't feel they tasted anything different than apparently imitation crab. The portion sizes were great and this was the lunch hour. I had veggie fried rice which had TONs of large vegetables and a variety of them as well. Quite impressive. The downside...saltiness. I just couldn't finish my dish. All in all, it was ok. Oh, the booths were interesting. At first I thought uncomfortable, but then realized they made you sit up straight and are good for you. The atmosphere is inviting and fun. The service was prompt and helpful. read more

Best sushi and drinks! I love the dragon roll and Pink Peppercorn mule! Also great service and I always leave with leftovers.

We went to this restaurant pretty close to closing, however the staff was very attentive and never once referenced us being the last customers in the building. The sushi was fantastic. Also the teriyaki dishes were some of the best we've ever had. We will definitely be back to try more. read more

Wasabi Chi is my favorite sushi restaurant. It took awhile and the right day to try their sister restaurant in Ankeny. The atmosphere is nice. It was busy and the tables did feel like they are arranged in an awkward way. This lead this to be an open atmosphere and not a romantic one. The hostess was efficient but not very friendly. Our server was lovely. The menu is different than Wasabi Chi and it was fun to decide what to get. The appetizer we chose was grilled calamari. It was fresh and so nice to have a full calamari option. We did not care for the red season that was sprinkled all over the top. It tasted odd, overpowered the delicate flavor and left the ponzu sauce flavorless as it was so strong. It was not too spicy or salt or sweet, to us it tasted metallic. I would not order this again unless it was without the sseasoning. The quality if the calamari was excellent. We always have to get the sashimi and it was wonderful and fresh. The sashiimi vomes with real waasabii while the sushi comes with the regular powdered wasabi. So we always steal the wasabi from the sashimi plate. We ordered threee rolls and they were all three delicious. Marilyn Monroll, chefs roll and dang, I forgot the third on but its the one on the menu with truffle oil. The truffle oil gave it a unique flavor. I actually look forward to trying the ramen and would go back. The menu included some nice meals that may even tempt me away from sushi. read more

So happy to have a Wasabi restaurant in Ankeny! And this location seriously lives up the the brand they have created!!! Our server Katie was beyond fantastic!! Super sweet and friendly! Very attentive and gave great recommendations!! Our water was never empty! We started with the crispy Rangoon's. So good!! A shrimp filled version of the crab Rangoon with a light sweet cream cheese filling and a tangy sweet and sour! Delicious!! My husband and I split the chicken yakisoba (they gave us the option of having it split onto 2 plates so we could try a bit if everything without trying to awkwardly pass things! Super awesome! It was delicious! Super full of flavor and perfectly cooked chicken! We also split the grand mariner tiger shrimp, they are served with rice and toasted walnuts! Delicious and somewhat sweet but overall a great balance of savory too and perfectly cooked! Plus the prawns are massive! We finished our indulgence with the Chocolate mousse cake! Wow! I would highly recommend this to any chocolate lover! Super rich but not overly sweet! The restaurant itself is beautiful! Very modern and very high end with lotus lamps above the tables and an amazing sushi bar! They also have a very nice patio area! This is such a great addition to Ankeny and we will be back soon!! Plus for the quality, the prices are reasonable!! *Side note, they offer a great Military discount! read more

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This might be the worst sushi I've ever had. Dry tasteless and hardly any fish on it. It's a sad excuse for high quality sushi rolls. I can't believe they get away with charging so much for this absolute trash. We threw out half of the order we picked up. It sucked. read more

Kaitlyn was our server tonight and she did a great job for having all the tables at the end of the night. We got the salmon roll, tuna/avocado roll, angry dragon, crouching tiger and 2 orders of sashimi. They were all very good!! My only problem is that the manager, Micheal, sat at the bar the entire time during our dinner and did nothing to help Kaitlyn out. Our food sat up at the front sushi bar for 8 minutes as he made eye contact us with several times and then at the food. I guess as a manager you should lead by example and sitting at the bar starring at your phone while someone's sushi order sits up there is not doing just that. read more

Very busy in the evenings, which goes to show Ankeny residents needed a trendy option for dining out. I've enjoyed everything I've ordered and one of the managers is especially attentive, going as far as to make one of our drinks herself because of the long wait. I want to add that the acoustics aren't great and the music they play doesn't match the ambiance at all. Pop music barely works in a bar, let alone a restaurant of this caliber. read more

I was so excited to see this place go in and after two visits have been pretty underwhelmed. First, I want to say how terrible the entry light is... I am not sure how the District let that one pass! But that aside, inside the ambiance is nice and feels upscale and intimate. I've been once with a group of 4 at a high top table and once with my husband, sitting at the bar. We had good service both times. Really there is not much "wrong" with our visits, but given the price of the sushi, we are unlikely to be frequent customers. We love sushi, but Hy-Vee Wednesday sushi night has spoiled us! The grilled shishito peppers were good, I would order them again. The spicy garlic edamame was also very good. We had quite a few rolls between the two visits, and all were good and fresh, but if you like sushi, I would not recommend the Crouching Tiger Roll. The truffle oil just felt weird. I love truffle oil and sushi, but apparently separately! We will likely be back for a special occasion and perhaps to try a non-sushi dinner! read more

I came in again today and I still really enjoy this place. But today I got their special roll that included tempura crabstick and the tempura tasted a bit stale. It was disappointing as one of my favorite things is light fluffy fresh tempura. Spicy egg drop soup was great just sushi didn't seem fresh today read more

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VERY good food. Beautiful atmosphere. Would recommend. We got the Korean BBQ pork which melted in our mouths. The Kimchi Fried rice was unique and flavorful. We also really liked the cool lighting and atmosphere. read more

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We tried Wasabi in Ankeny for a much needed date night. Our server was very attentive and friendly. Sushi was very tasty and fresh. We're soooo happy Ankeny has a nice sushi restaurant now. The decor is perfect. We will definitely be back for my daughter's birthday. Highly recommend! read more

I ordered the Andrea's Angel Roll. I asked for the fish to be tempered. It came out a greasy, deep fried rice roll with a small piece of shrimp, lots of rice, and avocado inside. There was no sign of fish. I will definitely not be back. read more

For Mid West Sushi, it was pretty good and would definitely recommend this place If you're from either of the coasts, I'd definitely say manage your expectations, but if you're hankerin' for some sushi, this is a great spot. Very cool vibe and plenty of options on the menu if you don't feel like raw fish. I personally had their sushi combo, which was a mix of sashimi, 2 rolls, and miso soup. Definitely no complaints and the preparation/presentation far exceeded what I was expecting. read more

We walked in for dinner and excited to try the new sushi spot. There was 4 other tables with people eating. The sushi chef welcomed us. The host was sweeping and just looked at us. After awkwardly standing for about a minute the host came over and greeted us. He sat us. We sat for about 10 minutes where no one acknowledged us. Three different waitresses walked by us, the host walked by us several times, a busser cleaned two tables right next to us, the waiters walked by us again. We made eye contact with everyone. It was really awkward. But no one ever helped us. We got up and left. On our way out the waitress ran over to us and said she wasn't sure it was her section. Although the place looks nice - the customer service was awful and disappointing. Need to get it right. Went to Fongs Pizza and had a really great time! read more

First time in this location. Really excellent. The Panang Cod with peanut curry sauce is awesome and a great cooked choice. Great vibe in the bar; bartenders were fun, yet unobtrusive. Definitely a reason to come to Ankeny. read more

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Super delicious! Friendly staff. Mango Sweet potato avocado . It had a sweetness , savory crunchiness to it. read more

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Terrible, surprised I didnt get food poisoning. I got pad thai, dumplings, and the pork red curry noodles. I could only eat the dumplings because they were okay. The noodles i could not eat read more

Another DES MOINES staple comes to the Ankeny Prairie Trail district. Each iteration of Wasabi brings its own style. This one delivers a very posh feel. As always the sushi is fantastic. I was greeted, seated immediately, served within minutes. It was a delightfully quick lunch just ahead of the normal lunch rush time. read more

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service was horrible. when spoke to the manager he was very defensive about the situation. We were just trying to celebrate a birthday party & it was ruined towards the end. would not recommend this place for parties more than 8. read more

Love their sushi and appetizers! Only downside is they wait for you at the table to do your check and it's Awkward having them watch you type in the tip. read more

Sushi is amazing! Atmosphere is great! Love the outdoor patio! Also love that they can make some rolls gluten free!

Love it here, always great sushi and great service. Highly recommend it if you're looking for sushi.

The sushi here is really nothing to write home about. It's not much better than Hy-Vee sushi, and that's saying a lot. I've been recommended this place by so many people...now I'm starting to question whether they know what good sushi is or not? read more

Ordered online and the wait was 45 mins. Not a problem, we were doing pick up and got a drink while we waited. I arrived on time to pick it up and was assured only 5 to 10 mins and it would be ready. No big deal, the restaurant wasn't full and didn't seem too busy. 30 mins later my 4 rolls were finally ready. It's as if they forgot about my order until I actually came to pick it up. Terrible experience for overpriced sushi. Won't be back. read more

We ordered from Wasabi via Uber Eats tonight and the food was fabulous. It arrived piping hot and fresh. The sushi is always amazing. Dumplings are delicious and the crab Rangoon are awesome. Tonight I branched out and tried the shrimp pad Thai. I do not like spicy food so I asked that it not be spicy and it was perfect. Wonderful flavor and huge shrimp! We will be back! read more

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Finally had a day off so I took my 2 daughters to Wasabi for a late lunch. The food is always amazing! Our server, Amber, took amazing care of us. Never an empty glass on the table. So many restaurants are struggling with hiring enough staff, and every food service employee is over worked. Amber did a FANTASTIC job and we will definitely come back again! read more

The first time my husband and I went we had a wonderful experience. However, the blonde host who works the front desk gave us a look like we were trash. We are an African American married couple who lives on the golf course of Ankeny. We had an Asian young waiter and Omg! Amazing service!!!! However, the second time we revisited and the same blonde hair host did the same thing to my husband. When we sat down he brought it to my attention. Second visit we were sitting in a bad location next to the kitchen so we asked to resit to the upper steps. No one was there and we could not understand why they sat us right in front of the kitchen. The waitress who walked with a limp an older woman with short hair started to grumble when she approached us to take our order because she had to walk up three steps. I saw the host who was sitting with two other off-duty people One of them looked at us walked to the back of the kitchen and spoke to the cook who was white. She looked at us like she was annoyed by our presence of being there. I told my hubby what I noticed and we walked out before we ordered in fear they might contaminant our food. We spent a large sum of money there the first time with drinks, appetizers, and meals. I will not spend my money somewhere where silent segregation is still practiced. I hope the owner sees this! You can not have a business in 2023 without expecting diversity. Money is green no matter what color of an individual it comes from! read more

Went here with my son on his suggestion and did not disappoint. Nicely decorated and friendly staff. Good selection and everything tasted great I will be back read more

We were on a business trip to Ankeny and decided to try Wasabi out since it had great reviews on Yelp. Best decision! We were happy with the surroundings, the service, and of course the food! Ramen was just perfect and provided so much warmth for the winter. I also had a special roll which was also pretty awesome but I was almost full from the ramen itself. We ordered Toro to share as well and that was lovely! Highly recommend if you visit Ankeny it Des Moines. read more

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