Delicious sushi and drinks! Came on Friday to have a couple drinks and spend time with friends. Really enjoyed the delicious sushi rolls and this was my first time having any type of raw fish! I loved the Jade Sangria, drinks recommended by our waiter. My favorite roll was the volcano roll, just so yummy. Quick and attentive service with a great atmosphere! They even accommodated us inside after we chose to sit outside and it started to get dark and rainy. read more

Wasabi Restaurant & Bar - Sushi boat: Rainbow Roll, Volcano Roll, Captain Jack Roll, Sweet Potato Roll, Crispy Spicy Tuna Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

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After not receiving service in the first 10min of being seated, we self relocated to the bar in the hope of finally getting service. Happy to report we did get good service from the bartender. However the back of the house failed miserably with their execution of orders of Basil Beef and Shrimp in Lobster Sauce. Both being overly salty and laden with Garlic. read more

Wasabi Restaurant & Bar - Basil Beef - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

Very disappointed with my takeout experience tonight. I ordered two vegetarian sushi rolls and one seafood roll, and when I picked up the order they were all placed in the same container. Unfortunately my wife is vegetarian and the seafood roll included fish eggs, so that obviously doesn't work. I called the restaurant to ask if the order could be remade and simply packaged separately. At first I was told no, and after speaking with the manager it turned into an unnecessarily difficult conversation before they finally agreed to remake it. What was most disappointing wasn't the initial mistake -- those happen -- but the attitude and unwillingness to correct something that was such a simple fix. As someone who works in the hospitality industry, I strongly believe that taking care of your guests and making things right should always come first. Losing a loyal customer over the cost of a few sushi rolls simply doesn't make sense. Restaurants, especially those serving seafood and shellfish, should be mindful that many guests have dietary restrictions, allergies, or lifestyle choices like vegetarian or vegan diets. Unless it's clearly stated otherwise, customers should be able to expect that separate items will be packaged separately. Unfortunately this experience has made me reconsider supporting a place I've visited and recommended many times before in Downers Grove. Hoping this is something they reflect on for the future. read more

It's been hit or miss lately - sometimes really NOT fresh. Also the bathrooms are disgusting. It makes me worried about overall cleanliness

I came here because I saw the 4.1 rating and decided to give it a try. We came on a Saturday evening. There was outdoor seating and also indoor seating. We opted for indoor seating but didn't expect to be placed in the bar area of the restaurant when the other half of the indoor space was practically empty. Upon being placed at our table, we were wedged between the bar and the bar patrons. I guess it's also our fault for not speaking up or requesting to move tables. So for the hour that we were there, my friend basically had someone's ass next to her face as the person was trying to talk to people at the bar. For the music, think country. Think American rock. Very loud music mixed with bar patron loud talking. I wish we sat outside, but again our fault for not speaking up. We ordered several apps and then a few entrees. For the apps, we went with edamame, fried avocado, and takoyaki balls. There was no problems with the apps since it's standard sushi restaurant apps. However, the takoyaki balls are on the spicier side so this is just a heads up. For entrees, we were intrigued by the vast amount of menu items. So we ordered one ramen, one yakiudon and a few sushi rolls. The tempura tonkatsu ramen... is this what Downer Grove considers ramen??? My friend's direct words were "I could have cooked this at home." No taste, soup was on the watery side as in, no flavor. The yakiudon was salty. We took the remaining udon home and wow let me warn you that if you don't go directly home afterwards, it will stink up the car and not in a good way. The sushi... we also packed this up to go. After finishing the noodles, we didn't have much room left for the sushi. We each took one bite of the sushi and decided that we could have gone to Mariano or whole food for the sushi. I guess the people of downer grove have different standard of sushi from Chicago people.. For the speciality rolls, they were all drenched in sauce so you couldn't really enjoy the actual taste of the fish and rice pairing. For the traditional rolls, they broke apart the minute I grabbed them with my chopsticks.. Would I come back for the ambiance? No. Would I come back for the food? No. My friend's only enjoyment throughout the night was the coke she ordered. read more

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I really don't understand the high ratings for this restaurant. I have tried it three times now, and always come away with feeling regret for giving it another chance. The restaurant itself is in a great location and is well kept and welcoming outside. The inside is eclectic and fun. I was planning on taking my daughters out for bento boxes to another restaurant, but realized they were closed on Mondays, so we decided to try Wasabi instead. When we arrived, it was half empty, we were seated in the back room, right by the bathrooms. We then proceeded to wait for 10 minutes before the waitress even approached our table to offer us water. Weird, but okay, she knows we're here now. We tried to order, but then she said she'd be back, so we waited again. We then ordered three bento boxes and asked for straws...and waited and waited and waited again. Once our bentos arrived, I realized that the waitress hadn't asked if we wanted soup or salad with our bentos, as is stated in the menu. When she finally reappeared in the dining room, I flagged her down to ask if we're were supposed to receive soup or salad with our bentos, in case I had misread the menu. Her response was, "did you ask for soup or salad?" Isn't it her job to ask us? Instead I just asked again if soup or salad were supposed to come with the bentos, and if so, we'd like two salads and one soup. I should have left it alone, the salad dressing was not good. Tasted like orange juice and miracle whip. The chicken teriyaki bento my daughter received did not look appealing at all, the chicken looked almost white. The vegetables in my tempura were huge chunks, nothing delicate about them at all, and soggy because of the size of the veg, and the shrimp were like the ones you buy frozen from Costco. The shumai were like the frozen ones you microwave from Hmart. Even the California roll was tasteless, like they don't season the rice. We also had crab Rangoon, which tasted like Lipton onion soup mixed with cream cheese. Overall, a pretty disappointing meal. I have finally learned my lesson. It seems they cater to an American palatte, and have lost any semblance of authenticity or flavor. Lazy cooking in an area with so much competition. read more

Wasabi Restaurant & Bar - Mixed tempura bento - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

3.5 stars. Spacious restaurant. One side is the bar side and the other side is more for families. Located downtown downers grove and it was really tricky to find parking on the weekend. We came for afternoon lunch. The restaurant is dog friendly which is unique. The service was okay could be better, because our waiter was less attentive and in a rush to help other things. The menu has a lot of Asian food options from Chinese, Japanese, and some Korean. Nothing stoodout of the ordinary or different menu wise. The bar side was dark and had a mural of a frenchie holding couple beers. We had sushi and Chinese food. All were made fresh to order. Food was good. read more

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Great food The Mexican rolls we to die for . Service good too, nothing to complain about with this one read more

Once again. Tried to give it another chance. Asked for no Green Peppers tonight. A bowl full. read more

Wasabi Restaurant & Bar - Basil chicken - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

Amazing place if you are sushi lover . We can't get enough of this restaurant . The spicy jalapeño margarita is must . Very recommended. read more

Wasabi Restaurant & Bar - Spicy jalapeno margarita - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

Visited back in summer. Sushi and rolls are very nice. Staffs are super friendly. Nice and beautiful town. We had a nice walk with ice cream for the kids after enjoying sushi. Will come back soon. read more

Service was great! Really great rolls. Fried oysters were good but thick breaded. Music was loud. The chocolate mousse cake is very light and creamy, excellent (highly recommend). Ambiance is moody and bustling. read more

Wasabi Restaurant & Bar - California roll, tropical thunder, wasabi, amazing tuna,monster and Godzilla rolls. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

Second visit. Date night on a Satuday night - early dinner. Arrived at approximately 5:30pm and were seated immediately at a two top next to the front window. Our server was Michael. He was extremely friendly, funny and knew the menu. We ordered Mongolian Béef, Malaysian Chow Fun and a Godzilla Roll. Michael recommended the first two dishes. All the food was excellent. The noodles had a slight crispyness to them, perfect texture. It had a strong currry taste to it which we enjoyed. The Mongolian Beef was one of the best weve had... Not overly saucy, not too dry. The beef was tender and the onions were caramelized. Yum! Would definitely recommend. We will be back. read more

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Well done food with good size portions for the price. It's on my list of sushi places in Chicagoland

Great Sushi place. Very authentic Japanese food. The service is good but when they are busy, it takes some time to get your check.

Favorite sushi in the area and 90% of the rolls are great! I've gotten take out from here several times, and, overall haven't been disappointed. A few of the different rolls were a bit lacking in flavor, but 90% of them have been great; you can't expect to like 100% of the rolls on the menu at every place. I'll definitely come back to try more! read more

This is a great place. Perfect for a casual family night out. Sushi is good quality, our server was so sweet and the price is very reasonable. Actually, I think a roll there is less expensive than one you would get at the grocery store, but obviously it tastes much better. Would definitely recommend read more

Do NOT recommend this restaurant to anyone. Worker was very rude, didn't get his name but seemed as if we were being rushed to order when it was my first time trying with a friend and were really in the mood for good Asian food. Ordered the salmon avocado rolls and found a hair in it! On top of that the soup we ordered as an appetizer was cold. Place needs to work on its cleanliness as well as we were sat at a table with food stains and napkin all on the floor as well. Don't go here if you want a good experience. read more

Wasabi was fine - but probably not a place I would rush back to. Fortunately - able to eat outside on one of the last few nights of good weather this past month. Started with the lychee martini and the Mai Tai. My husband thought the Mai Tai was quite strong. I like the lychee and would have gotten another if the waiter had come by and asked. For starters - we got the Poke Nachos and then for entrees, we got one of the specialty rolls and Malysian Chow fun. One thing I hate about restaurants is when they bring me my appetizer and then 5 min later, all the entrees. I purposely - say "to start with" meaning it's your job to time out the food. The two top tables are very small so no room for extra plates. I felt we were eating all 3 dishes at the same time and it truly takes away from the experience b/c you're always shoving in more food so that you can find room on the table for the plate. My other gripe is that I asked for suggestions from the waiter for a spicy specialty roll. He pretty much didn't give an opinion so I randomly ordered one - hence I can't remember which one b/c it didn't leave a lasting impression. I will say - the saving grace of the meal was the noodles that came in the Chow Fun. Quite good. But over all - nothing spicy at the restaurant. read more

Came in on a Friday night to a welcoming team who were quick to seat us. My sister and I had never had Ramen before and wanted to try it. We were advised which to go with (they serve two types) and went with our server's suggestion. The Tonkotsu Pork Ramen was DELICIOUS! We also got the octopus balls as an appetizer, very tasty with chunks of octopus and batter. Can't wait to go back and try more of the menu. Ambiance was fun, mixture of people eating and some having drinks at the bar. Very lively! read more

Wasabi Restaurant & Bar - Takoyaki(6) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

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It's been a while since I dined here. My friends and I sat outside, which was fine until it started getting dark. Some string lights around the tables would give a little more ambiance and just some light. We started off with the spicy garlic edamame. The spicy sauce was just poured on top, would have liked it tossed with the beans. Tasty at least. We split four rolls, two basic and two signature. It was enough for the three of us but none of the rolls were standout. I recall liking it more last time. The waiter was attentive enough except for bringing the requested straw, eventually my friend got it. read more

Wasabi Restaurant & Bar - Edamame Crispy Spicy Tuna Roll Spicy Salmon Roll Yum Yum Roll Red Dragon Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

This place has a huge menu! I am not a fan of sushi, but they have plenty of options for people like me. I really like the Mongolian beef - they give you a huge portion and lots of meat, which not a lot of places do. Even though it's always busy, I've never had a problem getting a table here. Would recommend if you're ever in the Downers Grove area. read more

Wasabi Restaurant & Bar - Mongolian Beef - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

Holy cow, this is amazing. I visited Wasabi the other day for lunch and had the most wonderful sushi and appetizers. The food was outstanding. We had the pleasure of taste testing for the Rotary GroveFest since they are serving this year. And who else but Charlie, one of the owners, took care of us. The service couldn't be better. I started with Crab Rangoon which was so delicious . It was filled with fresh crab and filled to ends. We tried the egg rolls which were fried to perfection and easy to eat with some hot mustard. So yummy. Then I enjoyed 2 rolls and 2 Salmon and 2 White Tuna sushi. Oh so good. The rolls I tried were a Rainbow Roll and a Fire and Ice roll (which was my top choice). It was filled with spicy crab with scallions, then topped with fresh white and red tuna. You've got to order that. Not too hot but starts your tongue working. I love the place. Great ambience and has both a bar to sit at or two different rooms to enjoy a table. When you go, let Charlie know I sent you. And of course, stop by Rotary GroveFest downtown Downers Grove June 22-25, 2023 for more of their food. read more

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The owner was nice. He asked if I was satisfied with my entree, if not he would have made me something else. Other than that, service was pretty nonexistent. I had no water refill, the waiter gave us a dirty container (he gave us a clean one after we asked for one), and he disappeared most of the time. As for the food, it was mediocre. I think it was catered more to the American people. Shumai was ok not what I expected, smaller than I thought. Pad Thai combo was good. He gave me a generous amount of shrimp, beef, and chicken. Udon noodle with shrimp was ok, a lot of shrimp pieces. The flavor seemed to be lacking. Honestly, if the service was better I would have given them another star for the overall score. read more

Some of the BEST sushi this side of west loop...Charlie and his team serve up incredible sushi and tasty cocktails. Don't miss the Dragon on Fire roll and super white. Everything is on point....excellent! read more

Good sushi in Downers Grove. Usually get the lunch specials (sushi rolls + miso soup)--available only during the weekdays. Service is always fast and friendly. read more

Today was a great experience. Michael was our server, and he was great. He explained the menu and was having fun with it. Rolls came out quickly. Their menu is very extensive. From soups and salads to rolls and noodles. Price for the rolls range from $7 to $20 so be mindful when ordering. Some street parking in front or a slight walk around the corner. Restaurant itself is bigger than it looks from the outside. read more

This is a nice sushi restaurant in downtown Downers Grove, just off the Metra station. My wife and I stopped in here one night for dinner and split some sushi rolls - all very good & fresh. My favorite roll was the Rasta Roll - highly recommend. Our server was very friendly & attentive. read more

Yummy. This place is located in the Uptown (or is it downtown?) Downers Grove. The food here is pretty good. It's asian fusion and the menu included items like sushi rolls, and miso soup. I ordered the chicken terriyaki bento box. I'm always a fan of trying different things, and the bento box was perfect. It included the chicken terriyaki, miso soup, shumai, and salad. It was fantastic. We also ordered the calamari, which was good too. It had a nice crunch and the tentacle to tube ratio was good. Overall, the food was good, service was good, and I would recommend BATHROOM REVIEW: Located in the back area, down the hall, the bathrooms were spacious and clean. The sinks were modern and overall clean. Sit or squat? Sit! read more

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I have been a customer since day one. Till today food served still taste the same. Very rare you have a resturant catering to customers maintaining great food quality and consistency. Very cozy bar area. Good service with cordial servers. Hopefully they can create a monthly special menu for Seasonal treats. read more

Had a great lunch here during the week. The prices were surprisingly low for the quality of food. They have fantastic lunch specials too! I got 2 specialty rolls and miso soup for $24. The Mai Tai was delicious as well. I asked for no bell peppers in veg tempura, and they did that for me. The tempura came out sizzling hot and was a little bland, but tasty nonetheless. I wish this place was closer bc I would definitely be a regular. Highly recommend! read more

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The food came out quickly but out of order which is fine. It clearly arrived when it was done. Solid quality done nicely. The vegetable tempura pieces could be smaller but their were perfectly cooked. It was a quiet afternoon and room was pleasant. read more

This was honestly very very tasty. So impressed with the taste of the sushi and the types Of different roles available. I couldn't pick a favorite read more

Wasabi Restaurant & Bar - Ordered so much and inhaled it all before taking photos - picture here : Yum Yum Roll, Amazing Tuna Roll, Boston Roll and more ! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

This place is absolutely phenomenal. Definitely one of my favorite place to go for sushi when I'm in the area. Atmosphere: we sat outside to take advantage of the weather and they have hand sanitizer bottles to have on your table. Service: all the employees were all so kind and sweet. They definitely made us feel welcome and well taken care of. Ordered: salt and pepper squid which was delicious. For sushi: Spicy Tuna Roll, spicy tuna hand roll, Crispy Spicy Tuna Roll, Volcano Roll, Snow White Roll. The food was absolutely delicious. Will definitely be coming back here. read more

Wasabi Restaurant & Bar - Spicy Tuna Roll, spicy tuna hand roll, Crispy Spicy Tuna Roll, Volcano Roll, Snow White Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

The portions are huge for the price and delicious. The Japanese mule was 10/10, and the sushi rolls are always good. The food comes quick as well. read more

I love this restaurant!!! It's definitely pricey but definitely worth it! You can tell the quality of everything is fresh and high quality. I'd pay any day. They have all sorts of dishes available. Their menu is HUUUUGGGGEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!! I love their lychee martini and as well the pear sake ugh to die for! read more

Wasabi Restaurant & Bar - Some white roll, and little delicious - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

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I come here pretty often for the lunch specials. The staff are really nice and the food is phenomenal! Great serving sizes that fill you up! And the restaurant is always very clean. read more

Michael was our server and he was great! Very attentive and good with suggestions! Enjoyed our experience here.

If this rating had 10 stars, 1000% this place has earned it! my husband, kids, and I have been going to this incredible place since they opened. it's truly something to brag about for an establishment to open during Covid, survive, and then thrive! every visit never a disappointment! the best quality fish, top-notch customer service, the bar is always hopping with incredible cocktail concoctions, and every avenue of their cuisine does not disappoint. our latest visit just to simply celebrate our anniversary and my husband's birthday was something that they continued to go above and beyond and made it truly special. Thank you for the amazing experience, Sincerely, your life-long customers read more

We made a split decision to try Wasabi for dinner and it did not disappoint. We tried a spicy tuna roll, a Godzilla roll and a heat role. They were all very good and the heat roll was definitely unique. Everything seemed very fresh and it came out quickly. The ambience was nice with some outdoor seating and views to the street for people watching. It did not have that cliché look some sushi restaurants have. read more

Wasabi Restaurant & Bar - From left to right, the Godzilla roll, spicy tuna roll, heat roll. Strawberry slices on the side. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois