Wasabi - Ames

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1. JF

   JaneF

   Seattle

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on May 13, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a really delicious dinner here in Ames. Our server was great. The quality and freshness of the food was really high and beautifully presented. Good cocktails, overall a very good experience we will go back.
   

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   TariC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 13, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Graduation Dinner-Excellent food and service. We had an amazing family celebration!
   

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   SaraS

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 13, 2023

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   I was very impressed with the quality of the food served. Everyone at our table enjoyed the food, especially the sushi.
   

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   Declassyone

   Des Moines

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 12, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a large group with a reservation, and even though the place was busy on a Friday night we were seated immediately. Service was fast, food and drinks were amazing. Definitely try the veggie spring rolls, the Brussels sprouts, and all the vegan rolls! My only criticism is parking—none available in the lot! It’s such an amazing restaurant and so popular I could see them moving to a bigger location soon. 100 percent recommend.
   

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   TiffaniG

   Chicago

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on May 12, 2023

   overall4food5service4ambience4

   Delicious sushi! Server was a sweetheart. The restaurant was clean and has a wonderful atmosphere. My only negative would be that for our circumstances the service was too quick. Wish we would have had more time for our celebration dinner. However we sure should never complain about good quick service!
   

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   ScottN

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 21, 2023

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   The people who left negative reviews made me aware to not be in a hurry which I was not. Also made me aware the parking lot was too small. But why go out and be in hurry. First off we were patient finding parking. The host and waiter were so very nice and we had appetizers, entrées and dessert ! Mixed drinks too! Everything was FABULOUS!!! I am sorta picky and I am allergic to gluten. The atmosphere was fun and it was not noisy. I will go there again! Tip if you’re meeting people maybe carpool to the restaurant from the parking lot at the shopping just 5 minutes down the road. We found parking right away but the lot is too small for the amount of people that can fit inside! Plus there is people picking up carry out. But the place is worth the efforts! Bon appétit
   

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   SBCyclone

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   1.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on April 15, 2023

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   We left without getting our meal! We ordered apps and our meal, we received our apps within about 15 minutes but 40 minutes after that we were still waiting on our main meals. After a quick chat with the server we asked for the manager and he said it would be another 15 - 20 minutes. WHAT! We had a 7:00 show to be at. The manager offered to box it up for us. No! So we cancelled our meals and left. I asked the manager how we can avoid this in the future b/c we had allotted an hour and a half for dinner and his response was "don't come on prom night" I have no idea when proms are! We had made reservations 5 days ahead of time because this was supposed to be a special night out as a family. VERY disappointed. Chick-fil-A for the win after the show!!!
   

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   KayL

   Des Moines

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 15, 2023

   overall3food4service2ambience4

   This was our second dinner at Wasabi, both times it took at least 45-60 minutes for the food to arrive at the table after the order was taken by waitstaff. In both visits, the server shared that the kitchen was backed up. If you have to be somewhere at a specific time, be sure to allow for a slow kitchen. The sushi is worth the visit. Spicy entrees were very mild. If you enjoy spice and expect spice, let the waitstaff know your preference.
   

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   FredL

   Des Moines

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on February 18, 2023

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Wonderful shrimp Rangoons and excellent curry. First time server was excellent and friendly and appropriately attentive.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    5/13/2023 - I’ve arguably had the worst restaurant experience ever in my entire life at Wasabi Ames! Upon entering the restaurant, I was ushered to a 2-seat table that was located at front of the dining room all by itself. They must have placed the table there in anticipation of an overflow of the lunch crowd. Looking around the dining room, I saw that there were several tables that were open since it was getting close to 1 pm, closer to the end of of lunch rush. There were several wait staff congregating around the front desk. So, I asked if they could move me to another one of the open tables since I didn’t feel comfortable sitting there all by myself. They refused and started making faces at each other as if they were saying, “What is this crazy guy’s problem?” I asked for the manager and an older guy with unshaven face and glasses among the group of the wait staff claimed to be the manager. I told him that I frequent their restaurant and asked him if this is is how they treated their regular customers. He seemed indifferent. I then asked him if he doesn’t see how his people are acting towards me. He said he doesn’t see what I’m seeing. I see that he was trying to protect his people; however, he made a fool out of his customer in front of his people. I don’t think he was a manager. If he was, that is not how you recover customer. I walked out and will never return to this place!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    This is my belated review. Glad I’ve waited until today to post my review since I get to share their true color based on my unfortunate experience today. Never returning to this horrible place ever! The manager needs to be terminated along with the majority of the wait staff! Refer to my earlier review for details.
    

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    DavidB

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had our daughter's 16th birthday party with several of her friends on a Saturday night. Everything worked out great, the location, the seating area, the wait staff, and the food. Only complaint is the lack of parking on a busy Saturday evening.
    

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    Mark

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was excellent Service was very helpful Great overall experience
    

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    PerlaA

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We love Wasabi. Great food, great ambiance, there is something for everyone. Convenient location.
    

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    MaxK

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great sushi in a nice clean restaurant. Service was very prompt on a busy Friday night. Parking lot is too small, about half the size it needs to be.
    

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    JohnC

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Good food and service. Nice ambiance. We will be back
    

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    robertb

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Food was great and service was wonderful. Definitely will be coming back soon.
    

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    hospitalian

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We are parents of an Iowa State student here for the weekend. We could not have been more satisfied with our experience at Wasabi. Our server was great, food was amazing and the value was superb. We will be back!
    

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    JenP

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Sushi party platter and a few appetizers for our party of five worked out great! We had great service, a nice spot in the restaurant and enjoyed our food and time together!
    

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    MrsV

    Minneapolis

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience3

    Food was average. Waited for over an hour for food. Service was average. No yum yum sauce. Lots of better choices in Ames.
    

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    Service was slow. Spicy Orange Chicken tasted “past it’s use by date”. Otherwise a pleasant experience.
    

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    k2hdine

    New Orleans

    28 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    Food was good, service was unremarkable, but the serving size was small for the price.
    

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    KirkT

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great food and service. Parking for Iowa State football Game too!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    The food was fabulous!
    

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    Mark

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was excellent as was the service! We will come back
    

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    TeresaO

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall4food4service2ambience4

    server forgot to order our entree. let us hanging on a beer that never came and then charged us for it. Desert took forever! She presented the check and choose to highlight 20% Does your staff do that often? Try to trick your guest? wonder how many times she has gotten away with that! Maybe reevaluate your service and you would get 20% on your own without being Deceitful.
    

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cancun

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great birthday dinner
    

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    Sarah

    Des Moines

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience2

    Way too expensive for what you get. Go spend your money somewhere else.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Another wonderful meal there. Service was great— I highly recommend Wasabi
    

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience3

    The food was delicious— fresh and generous portions. Our server was lovely, but the service was very slow.
    

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    The sushi, rolls and sashimi are very good. Their other menu items are great and the curry is a must try. I’m not a fan of katso anything but it was done well. Good drink selection at the top of the price chart. BUT, a very good drink selection. Service is good and prompt. I return here often for their sushi. A good place to entertain.
    

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    Familyfun

    Minneapolis

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent'nn
    

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    k2hdine

    New Orleans

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Lexi was a friendly and efficient server. Made our first visit to Wasabi a memorable one and the food was delicious.
    

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    CalebH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very good would recommend to ask my friend and family
    

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    Lam4

    Switzerland

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience2

    SO dark , feels creepy rather than intimate. Server completely disinterested. Food good however so that's reason to come despite the other issues.
    

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cancun

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great food Great server
    

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    SharonP

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We really enjoy the food and cocktails. I can’t wait to go back and try more of the dishes.
    

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    BethB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    IT was very good! Loved the enviorment, the food and the wait staff was very good. Will definately be back
    

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    ChrisD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was amazing as always. Drinks were great too.
    

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    DKJKD

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Best sushi we’ve had in a long time! Good service!
    

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