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

My friend brought us here and started the table with spicy Edamame 10/10 , Pork Gyoza (6 Pieces)…read more10/10, Crab Rangoons 9/10 and not pictured Crab Puff 100/10 - only came with 4 but we wish there was so much more. Every roll we tried was delicious. They definitely put their own spin on the mixed fish with adding panko into it. Overall amazing service and very clean restaurant.

Oh how I was surprised with this spot! I was in Ottumwa for work and decided to give this place a…read moreshot for dinner since I was staying at the hotel next to it. I'm happy I did! The food was great! The service was great, even though the restaurant was busy and they had one server just running around but she did great. Its a cool little place I will be back!

If you're looking for authentic, flavorful ramen, Hokkaido is absolutely worth the visit. This was…read moreonly our second ramen spot, but it has officially become the standard we'll compare every other ramen restaurant against. We started with the dumplings, and they were outstanding--crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. They were the perfect way to start the meal. I ordered the Spicy Beef Ramen, and all I can say is... wow. The broth was rich, bold, and full of depth without overpowering the dish. The beef was incredibly tender, practically falling apart with every bite, and every ingredient came together perfectly. My wife ordered the Miso Ramen and couldn't stop talking about how flavorful and comforting it was. Every spoonful tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The atmosphere was another highlight. The restaurant has a beautiful, open layout with warm lighting, Japanese-inspired décor, and a welcoming vibe that makes you want to stay and enjoy your meal. It feels modern while still being cozy. To top it all off, the service was phenomenal. Our server was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling intrusive. Hokkaido delivered on every level--food, atmosphere, and service. We'll definitely be back, and if you're in the Ankeny area and craving ramen, this is a place you need to experience. Highly recommended.

Absolutely delicious food. Staff was attentive and you could feel their appreciation for coming…read more Great atmosphere, wonderful food and service l. We will be back soon!

Amazing food! Service was awesome! The hibachi and sushi were my favorite. Cocktail drinks were…read moregreat and reasonable.

great service and friendly staff. the ambiance was fun and the energy was good. They went out of…read moretheir way to get seating for me. The sushi selection was good.

Food tasted good. I would recommend this place and come here again. Service was a bit slow but…read moremaybe that's just how long it takes to make sushi. Ambiance was appropriate.

Salmon Lover roll is great! Also liked the ginger dressing. Fast service. Thank you!!'read more

I took my friend here for her birthday. I ordered the crispy rice spicy tuna which was delicious…read more and she wasn't sure what she wanted. So the waiter asked her 3 questions and picked one for her. It was like a fun "which food are you" game. He chose something we both thought was yummy. I think it was called the 515. The waiter was so quick, many times he dropped something off or picked something up and I didn't even notice he had been there. The pineapple sake was refreshing. The view from the restaurant was nice as well, the brick building and the trees. I will happily come back next time I'm in town.

Great service and nice ambiance. If you are in the area I would give a try. Good for group or…read moredate setting with full bar and plenty of seating.

OMG. The sushi and nigiri are out of this world and more aligned to something I would expect in…read moreChicago or New York City. I had the futomaki and bluefin akami (deep, cranberry red) to start, followed by the bluefin toro, the J. Pablo, and finished with the tuna lemon. All were excellent in their own distinct ways. This restaurant is super cute on the inside, and they fly in their seafood from all over, but it is very fresh and made at the bar in plain sight. Caitlin took excellent care of me, and Pedro made all of the sushi by hand, and he did a phenomenal job of educating me on what he was making, and what everything was. My dinner there was the highlight of my visit to DSM, and locals and visitors alike need to check this restaurant out!

I'm gonna likely get hate for this and maybe I'm jaded because based on the reviews I had higher…read moreexpectations of this place but it was a bit underwhelming. I generally like a place that has a different menu on the daily based on what they have sourced seasonally etc however this days menu wasn't that exciting. The quality of the fish was good. I had the yellowfin nigiri but $12 for one piece was steep. I also had the prosciutto wrapped mushroom stuffed squash blossoms but the prosciutto was too heavy for how delicate the blossoms are and it caused it to be overly salty. I had walked in planning to order additional dishes but my disappointment told me to be done. The service was average. One sushi chef was nice. The other I could overhear speaking to guests which looked like they were getting omakase and it was possible he knew them because I could hear him speaking of his personal life and casually using curse words. The restaurant itself was clean, had nice decor but rather loud. Maybe I'll try again next time I'm in town for work.

12/13/25 9:00 p.m…read more Dine-in Food: 10/10!!! Everything we ordered was phenomenal! All of the fish was fresh and delicious. The sushi rice was perfectly cooked as well. We tried a couple of appetizers and they were really good! The Komodo Sticks are a newfound favorite lol. Also, we decided to give some sake a try; two different flavors. The Hana Fuji Apple is definitely preferred over the Moonstone Plum. The Hana Fuji Apple sake tastes similar to an Apple Jolly Rancher, but the Moonstone Plum sake tastes almost as if you're drinking a perfume; not in a bad way, just unexpected. A Teppanyaki Steak Hibachi Bento Box was also ordered to share, and it was great! The steak was savory and delicate without being overcooked. Service: Our waitress was awesome! She greeted us with a smile as well as a great, upbeat attitude. All of our questions were answered with knowledge instead of guesses and she even made great recommendations. She was quick and non-intrusive. All of the kitchen staff were fantastic as well; working quickly and efficiently. Ambiance: Inside is small, quaint, almost intimate, and pretty quiet. You're able to see the chefs work as they prepare the food, without being overwhelmed by kitchen noises or smells. Speaking of, it smelled great in there! It hit us before we even entered the restaurant and it smelled like perfection!

We stopped by rather late one evening during the week. My daughter, an ISU student and…read moreself-proclaimed sushi connoisseur, brought us there. Not surprisingly, it was pretty quiet but we were glad to find a decent place to eat at that hour. We ordered 4 rolls that were recommended by the server. Portions and prices were reasonable. I can't say it was the best sushi I've ever had, but I was impressed. Maybe I had low expectations for sushi in a college town in the middle (literally) of farm country, but I thought our food was really good. I liked the Asian bar vibe. Save for a few ISU pennants and other memorabilia, it was pretty easy to imagine we were in a small sushi bar in rural Japan. Having never been to Japan, I am probably way off on that, but the atmosphere was way better than most of the strip mall sushi places we usually go to. All in all, pretty good! I'd definitely go again.

Amazing Sushi. Large rolls great service and friendly staff. It's not a high end dining experience…read morebut prices reflect that. Better than some high end Sushi I've had. Try it!

Best steakhouse in Iowa. No doubt about it. Incredible salad, incredible t-bone, and super fun…read moreexperience. Our server was phenomenal as well. Can't recommend this place enough.

Last time I went here was a busy Saturday night with a bunch of fellow dog trainers. Tonight was a…read morequiet Tuesday with my husband. No dogs in tow to worry about Nothing at Rubes has changed. Delicious steaks, hot grill, fresh vegetables and plenty of butter. It is dark in the dining rooms but there is plenty of light around the grill. It is the centerpiece of each dining room. Rubes is a great place to go to celebrate a special occasion. Or anytime you are in the area.