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.

Literally found a grub worm in my food. Of course I freaked out and, while the waitress expressed…read moredisgust at the worm, the chef told me "it is an onion." I invited him to eat it which he did not take me up on. Never again. Your chicken teriyaki has worms in it. If you go here, PLEASE check your food before you eat it.

I have been to Blue several times…read more The lion king is one of the best sushi offerings at Blue. We usually order the tuna tower, and since it was a slow afternoon it's understandable that the rice may be older or not as fresh, but it's still a great dish to order. We also ordered the ceviche (not pictured) but recommend it too! The service is always friendly and attentive and the ambiance is always nice.

Happy Hour Paradise Usually dead in the place…read moreBring them to MN This is a chain that I would definitely like to see in the Twin Cities. It is pretty much Happy Hour most of the time. All day Sunday. Generally make it here every time that I get to town. If you had told me how much time I would have spent in Des Moines twenty years ago, I would have said you are nuts. Rolls range from $6.50 to $10.75 on HH. Had the Cali Roll and Crunchy L.A. tonight. Both great. No cucumber on either. Nothing ruins a good piece of sushi like Cucumber. Glass of Chard for $6.50. Leaving pleasantly full and looking forward to my next visit.

It isn't often that our days off lineup for a regular date night together, so we always look for…read moresomething special. With time running out on a Sunday evening, we knew we wanted sushi and Akebono was still open so we decided might as well give it a shot. This was quite possibly the best dining experience I've ever had the opportunity to enjoy. Our server Nick picked up on the date night vibes immediately and knew exactly what to do. Curating the entire meal for us, every single bite he brought to our table was everything we wanted and more, from the tempura shiso leaf hamachi serrano to the torched tuna nigiri as the final bite. One of a kind conversation and etiquette through the entire service, exceptional food produces by the chefs, and the corner table on the patio made for a date night we won't soon forget. Get yourself into Akebono if you need yourself a roll or a bowl that will stick with you for a lifetime.

Sushi was amazing! They had super friendly and attentive service. 5/5 will come back!read more

You're missing out if you don't come here, the restaurant is cozy and the decor fits the…read moreatmosphere. Our waiter was kind and the chefs were quick at rolling out our sushi. You're telling me I only need to spend $35 for all you can eat sushi?! That's this good of quality! Best sushi I've had in a while and they have a wide selection to choose from. Good job guys, bravo

I was quite impressed with Oh Sushi. Upon arriving, it's very evident that customer service is…read moreimportant to this establishment. It was a bit difficult to understand who was in charge of what front-of-house, but I say that as a compliment because everyone on the floor had each other's backs. It was very obvious that everyone really cared, and service was personal. The food was amazing; I even ordered things I don't generally care for, just to get a solid feel for the place. And no, I won't tell you everything I ordered. Go find out for yourself. You won't be disappointed. The energy is low key but classy, it's very comfortable but doesn't attract the clientele you'd be unhappy having at the next table. 10/10.

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!

Got to update my review. Still my fav sushi place. Love the staff & owners. Great vibe aside of the…read morefront desk gal. Definitely continue to recommend.

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 twice in one day lol I only have pictures from brunch…read more For brunch, I had the eggs your way with scrambled eggs, chicken sausage, and a gluten free pancake. The food was plentiful and very good. The gluten free pancake was made out of rice flour. It was dense but still good. I personally like my sausage on the very well done side so they switched out my sausage from the one pictured. Went back for dinner and got the Half Roasted Chicken with Lemon Pan Sauce with the mini lavey mocktail. The dish was great. The greens had a bit of crunch to them. If I could change anything, I would get the sauce on the side. It was a bit overpowering but did not ruin the dish. I felt that the dish was seasoned well on its own. The mini lavey was *fine*. I wouldn't get it again. It was overpriced for the size and the taste was just fine. Service was 10/10. Bathrooms clean. Well decorated.

I've been to Fresko several times. They are pretty consistent with their food, but have never been…read moresuper impressed by a dish. We got the steak stroganoff, spinach artichoke, and salmon. The spinach artichoke was a bit sour and the cheese was hard. The stroganoff was good but was a bit bland, as well as the salmon dish. The salmon itself was great, but the hummus, pesto and peppers blend did not match the dish. The service was a bit inconsistent but our server was still kind. Overall, Fresko has a great atmosphere and good enough food to enjoy your time there.

Door Dashed this, was quick and arrived hot. The pot stickers are amazing. Enjoyed the Angry dish…read moreand the Drunken Noodles. Both were solid. Would def get again.

Stopped in during their lunch service and it was a good time! Our server was super friendly and the…read morefood came out super fast. We came in around the end of their lunch special so it was a little busy. Goes to show they're pretty popular and get a lot of regulars! The ambiance is pretty open and had a lot more room than I expected! I ordered the pad Thai with beef, which is one of their lunch specials. I asked for level 2 spice but I didn't notice anything when I ate it. I did hear it kinda varies depending on the staff so maybe I need to order a higher level. Otherwise the food was pretty good and a great spot for lunch!

Since this place changed management in 2024 and revamped its menu and prices, the food is…read moreincredible. Takeout is slow but the food is very fresh and flavorful. The old clubby atmosphere remains, but there are generally more customers so it doesn't feel empty anymore. I recommend their sushi and curries.

This place is still a little secret hideaway, although it's been around since 2011. It's busy, but…read morejust slow enough to not have to always wait. The neon blue decor and black inside is such a fun ambiance to eat in. We sat in a booth and ordered some crab Rangoon and hot and sour soup. Although the broth was delicious, I'd only give it a 3/5 as it's loaded up with SO MUCH STUFF that there's hardly any broth which is what I wanted in the first place. But the flavor is still really good. The crab Rangoon was 5/5. Always delicious and piping hot and full of flavor. I got the mango lovers sushi roll and let the server pick it out of two options which is good because I was leaning towards that one. It was very refreshing and so much flavor. 4/5. Hubs had the chicken red curry level 4. He toned the spice down for me so I could have some. It still had a good kick to it spice-wise. Chicken was tender and the red curry was delicious!! 5/5. Haiku is always a fun place to go to. It's a place we fell upon years ago. I like that it's still around and never too busy, but never empty either. Give it a try!

Food and drinks were absolutely on point! Fantastic service and a very clean establishment. Great…read moreplace to have drinks and to socialize. We were not hurried or rushed off-it was overall a great experience!

The atmosphere is amazing!! But now let's go to the service…read more.. Our server doesn't know how to present nor open a bottle of wine correctly. Also when my partner and I got our food delivered to our table, the server couldn't even explain what food was what. Now let's describe the food here. If you want to eat food that looks like slush or slob this is the place for you. Very disgusting and dissatisfied with the food/service. And not even taking a few bites of the food says a lot. The server should've asked us how the food was and didn't.