it was a nice resturant but seeing how yhe manager treated the servers really diminished my appetite, and although the food was below average, we had gotten the shrimps and it wasnt all the way cooked, and it looked to me like there was some mold of sorts. I wouldnt recommend this place to anyone, price too high, with food that is mediocre. read more

We did Skip the dishes. The salmon was the correct part of the dish but the wrong cut, therefore making it unpleasant to eat. We ordered Honey plum tuna but they omitted the sauce in the order. They also left out the wasabi and ginger. A big waste of $150. Won't order from them again. read more

Portions have reduced in size and price has gone up ... very sad how this restaurant has changed over the last 6 months ...

For some reason they don't let parties of 8 people sit together, so if you are trying to celebrate with friends and family...pick another place , this isn't the place for that. Good sushi, servers are good, just strange policies. Wont be back read more

Lovely and lively atmosphere. Fresh and good quality food and sushi. It is good for Canadians, but for Asian standards, it is not totally authentic Japanese. read more

Duuuuuuude. Best sushi I've ever had. If I want to have really good sushi this is the place I go. Every specialty roll is out of this world with totally different flavour profiles like nothing you'd ever see at the regular sushi shops. Yes the rolls cost more but don't be broke. The specialty rolls are about 20-37$ a roll I think but they are seriously out of this world. 10 out of 10 Highly recommend, plus the staff there are amazing. You gotta try it. The seared foie gras roll has such an interesting flavour and the new style roll I think it was called is a sushi roll that somehow tastes like the best steak you've ever had in your life. I don't know how they pull it off but every bite leaves you wanting more. read more

If you're looking for authentic sushi, this is not a spot, this a fusion place. Place is definitely way over priced and under served. Will admit though, their veggie tortilla was pretty bomb! The interior of this restaurant looks like a lounge, a lot of parking available, clean and really friendly staff read more

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Great food and service! Some of the best sushi in the city with a gorgeous ambiance. Will keep coming back.

5 stars all the way. Had the chefs Nigiri and was pleasantly surprised with the detail and flavors. Not just a slice of fish over rice!

Always can count on Wasabi Sabi to give you a 10 / 10 on innovative and fresh amazing food. Cocktails are always crafted as you'd expect and on point. Not inexpensive but for a healthy highly curated menu you can't do much better in Winnipeg than Wasabi. read more

Wasabi Sabi on Taylor (next to La Grotta) is quite nice and it is very elegant. This place reminded me of walking into a high class restaurant in Las Vegas. I felt underdressed when I was here on a casual dinner date with a friend. The service was excellent. I was offered coat check when I walked in the door during my visit in Dec. The restaurant serves a number of speciality rolls, a selection of sashimis, wagyu beef, and other hot dishes. The price is on the higher end in comparison to other sushi places in town, however, the food was very good. During my visit, I had the vegetables tempura, rainbow roll, sabi mushroom roll and truf e veggie roll. Of all, I enjoyed the sabi mushroom and the rainbow rolls the most. I would highly recommend Wasabi Sabi to all. If you're looking for an elegant sushi restaurant in town, this is the place to check out. read more

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This is an update in regards to happy hour. They have an amazing offering of a type of happy hour sampler for which you choose 4 menu items from a selected list, and get a small portion of each for a mere $16! Some of the selections include Sashimi (only 1 per 4 items chosen), sushi tortilla, spicy mango prawns, tempura, and much more! They also have an awesome offering of $5 cocktails during this post-work recovery period; a couple of my favorites being the Wasabi Caesar and the Lycheetini (obviously). Happy hour runs until 6pm, and starts at either 2 or 3pm. read more

I'm inclined to give this place 4 stars for their food and the beautiful decor but unfortunately the service takes this rating down a notch. Yes, I get it, the Wasabi establishments are the priciest and most stylish places to dine at but great restaurants always have great service to complement their food! I find the hostesses to be unbearably icy. I don't need them to be all bubbly but crack a smile and seem like you're happy to do your job (which really involves greeting patrons and walking them to their table). Servers are hit and miss here too. Although the sushi chefs are always nice and say hi when you walk by. Otherwise, the menu is very similar to Wasabi on Broadway. I love their appetizers - new style sashimi ($18 for about 8 thin slice of sashimi) is heavenly. Tuna nachos ($14) are always a fav with a hint of jalapeno. The jalapeno yellowtail ($18) is also delicious. I also love the softshell and mango salad - it's the perfect summer salad. My favourite rolls are the Will San, ECarriere, Kamakazi. I've eaten here a few times and the only time I've ever been disappointed was when I ordered the $50 (based on market price) Kobe beef. I've had Kobe before and it is super tender and flavourful. Unfortunately the 6 thin slices we received tasted very watery and bland. I mean the marbling was there but it was so disappointing. Very beautiful decor with a lounge, main dining room and a second level. My fav table is on the second floor where you can watch the sushi chef and the rest of the kitchen do their thing. Great place but plan to increase your sushi budget! :) read more

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This is December 2019 and there was no coat check as in the 12-2018 review. Went into the lounge without my glasses and it was hard to see the menu. I moved to the sushi bar as I was by myself and there is much more light to read the menu. So I guess it comes down to do you want to see your date or not. That will guide you to where you sit down. Wait staff was great. They did have wagyu beef there so expect to pay more for that. It did feel more upscale than most sushi bars. $$$ is about right inline with other reviews (glad I had the company credit card). I had a new style and crazy 88 rolls and both were good. The new style had a flavor to it that I have never had before. They do give a generous portion of ginger. They do not give out miso soup or a tiny salad so that is the reason for 3 stars. For the $$$, I think they should. read more

I am not a regular sushi eater, but this was amazing! No fishy taste, lots of flavour, a plethora of options and helpful staff. An incredible sushi experience. read more

This is a fusion place. If you're looking for real sushi this is not the place to go. The name doesn't really go with what they did they offer. Why sear sashimi? Not a fan. But my husband was the fan of the beef skewers and jumbo shrimp. I liked the shrimp and their tea. read more

Attentive service, excellent quality sushi, very attractive presentations. What else do you need?

Solid sushi in the middle of Manitoba? It's all true. Coasters (especially west coasters) have traditionally loved to imply that if you're not near a coast you're not able to get your hands on fresh fish, solid sashimi, and inventive maki. Sushi in Wisconsin or Winnipeg? They turn their noses up because LOGIC DICTATES THAT YOU MUST BE NEAR A COAST TO HAVE GOOD FISH, RIGHT? You know what? That's bollocks... bollocks I say. It's not hard to figure out (but it's not eco-friendly either). You simply fly it in, quickly. We have the technology, people! Sure, it makes it all a touch more expensive, but that comes out in the wash with cost of living disparities, generally. Also, isn't most seafood coming out of the Pacific addled with radiation these days anyways? I digress. Wasabi Sabi: a sleek-ish spot situated in strip mall of sorts outside Winnipeg's downtown area. A giant, pull-down screen boasted the Jets game, which I hear is requisite just about anywhere you go in the 'Peg when they're playing, even the classier establishments. The bartender knew his cocktails - shout out to you, sir, for rocking a proper old-fashioned with bourbon Wisco-style! - and while I didn't partake, I was quite pleased with my gin/sake/plum wine martini. We started with the prawn appetizer, and while the prawns themselves were a bit heavy on the breading for my liking, the dish on the whole had a nice flavor. We then moved on to a few rolls, all of which were fresh, balanced, and delicious. I particularly enjoyed the Kamikaze maki. We got there a bit late and were the last to leave as we were chatting quite a bit, but service was gracious throughout and the atmosphere lovely, so there was truly no rush. Were I to find myself in Winnipeg again I'd certainly have no problem visiting Wasabi Sabi for a nice meal. It's solid sushi in the middle of Canada. Does that defy your logic? Good. Go. read more

Very good sashimi, had the vegetarian sushi pizza, tempura were all excellent, sushi chefs very amiable, was good fun and good food!

One of my favourite sushi restaurant in Winnipeg. There food is always nice and fresh. Very good customer service too Keep up the good Work read more

Insane sushi. Definitely a higher class and very expensive place to dine. The atmosphere is incredible and sitting by the bar is very nice. Everything was very good and tasty yet very pricy. Service was great as well. read more

Awesome food , one of the best sushi restaurants. I love their valentines rolls, and all the dishes

Wow - who would have thought Winnipeg would have such great sushi? The food was amazing - and we had lots of it. Highly recommended!

This is one of, if not my favorite sushi restaurants in Winnipeg. The sashimi/nigiri is always amazingly good. My favorite thing though is the new style roll. My wife and I always order 2 because we hate sharing it. It's basically a chopped scallops roll topped with rainbow roll seared sashimi doused in their new style sauce! I can't get enough of it. read more

Typically a great place to eat with good atmosphere. Innovative menu keeps repeat visits interesting. Keep the food quality up and you will always have a recommendation with me! read more

A little pricey but the sushi is delicious. This is not your usual all-you-can-eat sushi place. The selection of rolls is awesome and unusual read more

Wasabi is by far the best sushi restaurant I have ever been to and this includes the ones I have tried in California. I love that this place looks more upscale - think Earls, but doesn't compromise the quality of their food. It is the only place I know of where you can get new style sashimi (sashimi that is slightly seared) and roles that are wrapped with either cucumber or radish. YUM! The last time I went here I tried their features roll which was called a velvet something or other. I was hesitant because it was $22 but it came with around 10 pieces and was AMAZballs. No regrets ordering it at all. Which does make me let you know that the sushi is on the pricey side, but worth it. All of the ingrediants are fresh and the drinks are well made. Some are weird combinations - like the ginger pear. Take that off the menu. When you make a reservation also think of where you want to sit. They have a party type room off the front hostess desk which is completely private, they have the lounge, the main floor dining (one side open to the chefs and the other closed) then they have the upstairs and the back room. All really cool. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in the city by far. My fiancé and I go here about once a month if not more. The sashimi is so fresh and totally just melts in your mouth. We love raw salmon, tuna and eel rolls but some sushi places will give you a sore stomach after eating. I have always left wasabi taylor with a happy tummy. The prices are higher than an average sushi restaurant in winnipeg, but if you compare the quality to every single one of them, wasabi Taylor will always take the cake! The staff is also always very knowledgeable and helpful. The parking lot is massive, you won't have trouble. Everything about this place is wonderful and I will always recommend it. read more

I wasn't completely satisfied. The white dynamite roll was $10 for 5 pieces. I think that's a little too high for me because it's like 4-6 elsewhere that I've tried.The yam tempura was ok. Service was good tho, but I don't think I'd go here again. Sorry. read more

Delicious - may need reservations. Try the Godzilla roll. Service was great, knowledgable servers (I'm almost positive we had the shift supervisor who was very nice). Lovely decor and we even noticed that the acoustics were good. You could hear everything said at your table, but it was like the other tables weren't even there. They have a menu that you won't see at every other sushi place you go to - a little pricier than the usual but selection, presentation and taste make it worth it. Will definitely go again. read more

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Best sushi i've had so far, in Winnipeg. Great service fun times :) Parking is a bit of a pain but worth it.

Edamame to start. Lamb chops and sautéed spinach. Lovely glass of Shiraz. Creme brûlée. Superb service and ambiance.

Your visit begins by entering a suburban restaurant with an upscale West Coast ambiance. Gorgeous. The seared butter fish, sushi shooters and deep fried mango salsa shrimp appetizers are sensational. Very fresh salmon and tuna sashimi. Lots of variety when it comes to speciality rolls. Try the LOL cocktail. The best ever. And the service- helpful, prompt and fun. read more

Living in Vancouver for 8 years I've become quite the sushi snob. I've tried about 6 different places in Winnipeg and only a couple have been up to par with the west coast. This was one of them. It was the best one as the sushi/sashimi is undeniably fresh. Something that cannot be said of other establishments. The Ika here was so nice. Not a hint of fishy flavor. Everywhere else I could taste it and even had to spit out once. The salmon almost melted in your mouth it was so good. The downside is that this place is expensive so it isn't a place you can go to all the time. That being said I'm happy I've found a really good quality sushi place in Winnipeg as I have another 3.5 years here! read more

Went here for the first time last night for a private event. The food was fresh, interesting and delicious. The lamb appetizer was a highlight and the butterfish. Dan, our server and organizer was professional, discreet and provided phenomenal service. read more

I would say best sushi in town. You do have to pay to get the quality offered here. The spicy mango prawns are never a miss. As far as the rolls go the wasabi tempura roll and white dynamite are my go to and they are always fantastic. Best tuna bakudan in town. Great staff the last time I was there but just very pricey. read more

Great restaurant. The sushi is one of the best I've ever had. If you are looking for an all you can eat sushi restaurant, this is not it. It's a place to sit down, order items slowly, and savour every bite. read more

We have been here many times and in the past the food was always excellent. The last few times we have been disappointed with the freshness and the quality of the fish. Too many sushi restaurants means that no one sushi place is ordering enough fish to keep the orders fresh. read more

Our dining experience at Wasabi Sabi was terrific. We brought a friend from out of town . The best sushi he,s had, was his comment. Of course we agreed. Our waiter suggested a few new dishes which were awesome. Not only was the food very tasty,but well presented. The service matched the quality of food . The only thing I would change is the seating. I would prefer not to sit so close to the next table. read more

My friends and I ordered their spicy king crab legs. It was very good except it's the spice is very mild and also they've put way too much mayo. We've also ordered their King Salmon, which is wild salmon sashimi and it was cut into 5 thick pieces. Unfortunately, with a name like that I expected to be very good, the wild salmon was not deep orange red which it should be for wild salmon, maybe it was the end of the week and waiting for the next shipment of wild salmon? Honestly, you can get better one at costco for wild salmon and would taste better. We've also ordered the Gyu Tataki, seared angu beef with sesame sauce. it was good and the Sushi Pizza which is the deep fried sushi rice topped with salmon, tobiko, scallop, mayo , vegetables and special sacue. This was ok, I didn't find it the right toppings and the sushi rice was a bit too thick for me. For Sushi Rolls, We've ordered the Wasabi House roll, this was very good some places also makes this without the salmon skin which I prefer not to have it in there just keep it all raw fish but I guess the salmon skin will give you a bit of texture to chew on. The Rainbow roll was good, can't go wrong with this roll if you like California roll then this one is for you, it's topped with different kinds of raw fish on each piece. And the last sushi roll is the Volcano roll, which is chopped scallops, calamari and tobiko in creamy hot sauce over an avocado and unagi roll. This one was not that great. Again too much mayo and supposed to be topped with chopped scallops and instead they put way too much mayo and not enough chopped scallops, there was barely any on top we were just eating mayo and this one cost $12 at least make it worth that price. I wonder if dinner time will be better since we had it during lunch hour and it wasn't too busy in there compared to dinner time, the boss is around and watching over their sushi chiefs. read more