We went in on a late Saturday afternoon and were glad we were still in time to order off the lunch…read moremenu. We tried the 3 roll sushi combo and chicken teriyaki bento box. We got spicy egg drop soups with our lunch and it had an interesting flavor. It wasnt really spicy. I can't really describe it but it was what you would expect if you ordered egg drop soup at a BBQ joint. Not terrible, but not sure I enjoyed it. The salmon avocado and shrimp tempura we ordered were good. The chicken was edible but tasted like they grabbed some precooked chicken from Costco fridge and put it on top of some grilled onions. Overall it was an ok experience. The service was great and we enjoyed the sushi.

My boyfriend and I stopped in here on a Friday night around 5:30. We were seated right away, but…read morethis place definitely gets busy as the night goes on. We arrived during happy hour and ordered of that menu. They have a great happy hour. We started with a green salad and pork dumplings. Both were delicious and we would order again. I love the ginger dressing it is so light and refreshing. The dumplings were cooked perfectly and were soft with that light crisp/crunch. It comes with 6, but I forgot to get a picture before we dug in. We ordered two rolls the Angry Dragon and Marilyn Monroll. Both were good, not my favorite, but I'm looking forward to trying more of their rolls. The service was good, but nothing crazy. We waited a little bit for our drink and food order to be taken, but otherwise smooth sailing. We both enjoyed this place and will be back, especially for happy hour!

This is a nice place on the north end of Ankeny Boulevard. It's on the end of a strip mall next to…read moreother businesses like Little Cesar's and Tropical Smoothie. I came here for a lunch with my daughter. Walking in the place is modern, nicely decorated and very clean. We were greeted and seated very politely and fast. The menu is large, no pics sorry. But the back page is the lunch specials. We ordered sushi rolls! So good and very high value and quality! The sushi rolls are on the smaller side which I prefer more filler and less rice. All of the fish was very fresh. The service was adequate but not overly friendly. They had a steady lunch crowd come and go while we were there. We will return to try more options!

Quick service. Sushi rolls are very tasty! I ordered the angry dragon roll - super yummy…read more Location was perfect for us as well. The interior is very nice

We tried Sakari Sushi Lounge's food truck at Asian Fest in downtown Des Moines on 5/23 after riding…read moreour bikes down from Ankeny. The atmosphere downtown was great, and the truck setup was pretty typical for an event like this -- lines, walk-up ordering, and festival-style service. The Bang Bang Shrimp was excellent -- easily a 10/10. The pork egg rolls were good too, probably a 7/10. Unfortunately, the wings were the letdown. They were really dry and chewy, maybe a 3/10, and that left us disappointed. After a long bike ride, food was a must. Getting back in line to complain was not. I am sure food truck service during a busy festival is not easy, but the wings just missed the mark for us. I would absolutely try the Bang Bang Shrimp again, but I would probably skip the wings next time. We may just need to eat at the restaurant and give them a fair shot there. I have heard nothing but great things!

I went here for my girlfriend's birthday on a Monday. They seated us at a table and the entire time…read moreI was there the bar crowd were so loud that we had to yell to communicate to each other.... We got our food put it in a to go box and left... I don't even know if it was good because we had lost our appetite after such a ridiculous experience. At least someone was having fun.... On a Monday....

Love how Sakura Sushi has remained consistent in quality and service! They keep it quality, yet…read moreaffordable. This time I was able to be in town for their Monday Specials 'All you can eat rolls for $7.99' in house. Their list is pretty comprehensive, and I ordered some extras as my favorites too. Also, I love their new decorating. It's bright yet private and comfy, great ambiance for a relaxed affair.

My dad and I have been going to this place since we moved to Des Moines back in 2019 (more or…read moreless). We love it here! The staff are so sweet and so is the owner! They remodeled their restaurant not too long ago, and it looks so clean and beautiful in there. The food is amazing as well!! My dad always gets the Mouth Watering roll, he always loves it! The Crab Rangoons are a must try as well! Those are always so good!! (Some photos I've taken from previous trips)

I tried. I really tried…read more I tried to like it again for the 3rd time. The service was fine this time and the environment was ok. The orange chicken was cold. The fried calamari was hard and extremely chewy. No good pieces. The yellow curry was ok but not enough shrimp. The rice that came with it was hard and under cooked. The green papaya salad was not crunchy and the flavor was very weird. The chicken pad Thai was ok but needed more depth in the flavor. Not sure if it's truly Thai/lao food. I should know...i grew up eating it. The service was nice. She sat us outside. We waited 49 minutes for our food. Ok for a busy day. But they didn't have a packed restaurant for it to be that slow. We were 1 out of 4 families in the building. Spent $140.xx before gratuity. It's really sad to see how little business De Rice had. It has potential but the food will tell you the truth about its current state. It doesn't help that there is another Asian restaurant across the street and it's packed out by looking at the restaurant. I don't recommend this restaurant. I gave it 3 chances at different times and seasons and it was consistently the same mid level quality. I will not be returning.

Food and service was excellent. The Variety has something for everyone…read more Sushi, rice bowl, curry...

This was a great dining experience. The restaurant isn't huge but it has nice decor and plenty of…read moretables. Service was good and server was friendly as well. My husband enjoyed his hot and sour soup as well as his sushi. I enjoyed my corn and egg drop soup as well as my beef bulgogi. My only complaint is that my beef bulgogi was served on lettuce, which I hate. It was easy to pick out, but I wish it wasn't there. Prices were very reasonable for the amount of food provided. Will definitely return if we're in the area.

Our daddy daughter afternoon started at Mandarin! Like her dad she has picked up a taste for…read moresushi... Well...at least sushi rolls. We haven't gotten her further down the rabbit hole just yet. Lol Mandarin Grill & Sushi Bar is located in a small strip pretty much across 128th from the Walgreens there on University. Parking is mainly in a small lot in front of the restaurant with additional parking nearby. Seating is a combination of tables and chairs and booths. As always we were greeted right away when we walked in and seated immediately. Our drink orders were taken a minute or two later and we were given time to look over the menu. I've never had a bad experience here! The food and service is ALWAYS on point! We ordered the following: 1x Firecracker roll (Right) - Cream cheese, kani, jalapeno, cilantro on the inside. Tempura battered and fried. Spicy mayo, crunchies, unagi sauce and spicy tuna on the outside. 1x Unicorn roll (Left) - Tempura shrimp and avocado on the inside. Spicy tuna, soy paper, raspberry and a house sauce on the outside 1x Shrimp tempura roll (middle) The sushi rolls hit the table after a short wait. We both loved the Firecracker roll! The Unicorn roll was very good too. I don't think I've ever had a raspberry sauce on a sushi roll before... Nice! I was strangely impressed by the shrimp tempura roll... While this is a basic standard roll at most places the shrimp was more heavily breaded... The crunch factor on this one was fantastic! It's that contrasting texture thing I guess... If you're not into sushi the other menu items here are great too! The menu is extensive and covers a lot of items we normally associate with Chinese food along with Korean dishes as well. If you haven't been here it's worth the stop! If you just haven't been here in a minute... It's time to go back! Pro-tip. I have two soups I consider kryptonite to a cold. One is Brenda's Spicy Noodle soup at the Vietnam Cafe in Merle Hay Mall... The other is here! Their Hot & Sour soup with shrimp. Add rice, a side of kimchi and extra chiles. You can thank me later! https://www.orderonlinehub.com/mandaringrillsushibar_q8fzy3 https://www.facebook.com/MandarinGrillandSushiBar

This is the best sushi restaurant I've had in Iowa. The service is amazing. I go there every single…read moreweek, and they are always on point. My favorites are their garlic edamame, Red Dragon roll, Khani Lover roll, classic Alaska roll, Chicken katsu ramen, the Khani Salad, boba tea, and you HAVE to finish the meal with their Thai donuts. I can't say enough great things about their food. Hit's every time! My favorite restaurant in Waukee HANDS DOWN!

This was our second time at Ninja and we have continuously enjoyed the food. We ordered the chicken…read morekatsu which was absolutely delicious, and not dry at all. The dynamite volcano sushi was great, and very filling. Ninja has one of the freshest sushi in the whole metro. The tonkatsu ramen was also good, but lacked a little in flavor, but still enjoyed. We also had miso soup- a classic, edamame- a nice addition to any meal, and the steamed bao buns, which was probably our least favorite. The dish was just a bit bland. The ambiance of the restaurant is super spacious and great service with not much wait time. The owners are really nice. The servers are fine, but overall, a highly recommended restaurant in the metro.

Great place if you want to support a local business! The hospitality from the owners is beyond…read moreamazing! We have done takeout a least 6 times from here and EVERY TIME, they get it right food always looks and taste amazing! Always super friendly whenever we go in. Great prices all across the menu! This place should be the number 1 sushi spot for affordability, quality and convenience. The environment is always clean, fun pop culture music is always playing. Decent space for groups. We're pretty certain it's just the wife and husband that work there, so help out STACK YA PLATES/Dishes at the bare minimum. Pretty sure the husband makes most of the food as fast as he can. The wife is the server, hostess and helps with the cooking/sushi making. Have patience and be nice. This is like a hidden gem, they need more foot traffic so please share this with your friends and family.

Me and my boyfriend could not believe the quality of this sushi from such a little shop. It truly…read moreis a gem! Read a great review about it online, and had to try it out since we love sushi. We went in to eat (although I believe lots do takeout :) ). The owners are so sweet! We love you sushi a go go!!! the spring rolls are the BEST!