I've went a couple times here already. The onigiris are really great here! The star of the show is…read morethe Unagi (eel). The service is great here. I believe the owner was there the second time when she told us she can make more Unagi Onigiris when there weren't any in display- great service! This place has no seating, just an order and go type of place, which is not a problem at all. They also offer Japanese snacks and matcha lattes and smoothies. The peanut butter blaster is delicious. I like how they have smoothie options considering they're connected to a gym. However, I got their blueberry matcha and couldn't really taste matcha. I might have to try again or a different flavor. Overall, this is a close 5 star and a great place to get onigiris!

Upon entering the establishment, it was a very clean and open space. The menu was pretty clear and…read morethe food is already made so it's more of a to go takeout situation. I got the onigiri and strawberry Matcha latte. I struggled with opening the sushi, but I got a hold of it eventually. It tasted very good. The Matcha was very match-y authentic. I wonder if onigiri comes in a raw version because I be interested in that.

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

My server Clark was amazing and so friendly! Highly recommend the spicy edamame. Fish was high…read morequality and rolls are very good!

I often pick up carry out on my way home after a stressful day. The food is always ready when…read morepromised and is absolutely delish. The front desk staff are always welcoming and efficient!

Love Taki... Not quite as much as I love Ohana's...but that might be more sentimental than…read moreanything! Taki is a standard Japanese Steakhouse. Like Tokyo in Ankeny they offer teppanyaki style dining with a tableside show at the grill... Or standard dining at a table where you can order the same items off a menu that are offered grillside. Taki is in a strip of businesses so parking isn't an issue. It's got a large lot. We were greeted immediately as we walked in and seated in a booth at the front of the restaurant. We were just hungry and didn't need the show. It was a little chilly inside, but that's Iowa weather and they has just opened the doors for dinner. In hindsight it might have been warmer by a grill. Lol Our server was fantastic. Personable and attentive. Along with fountain drinks we both ordered the New York strip & shrimp, fried rice, soup, salad (ginger dressing), and vegetables off the teppanyaki menu. One medium and one medium rare. The food was excellent as always! Make sure you try their yum yum sauce...! We left full and smiling... Another great visit to Taki!

Tried Taki for the first time and had a good time!…read more We went on a Saturday evening and it was busy, so we had some wait time before our chef arrived. Our hibachi chef was hilarious, engaging, and kept us entertained the entire time! He definitely made our experience more enjoyable. As for the food, the vegetables and shrimp were good and flavorful. However, the fried rice wasn't my favorite. The texture was a bit gummy. The grill area is a little small and very tight! The chairs feel packed in to fit everyone around the table. A little more space would be nice. On the bright side, there was plenty of parking!

Ariyan is on the former Oh Sushi location in the Beaverdale area…read more Oh Sushi had an all you can eat (ayce) sushi option that I used to get about once every couple of months. After they bought the business and before rebranding to Ariyan they did away with the all you can eat sushi option. Understandable, but it's one of the things that made Oh Sushi as popular as it was. Though the variety of options was less that Izumi or other buffets who offer ayce sushi in the metro... The quality of the sushi at Oh Sushi was above and beyond. This elimination really disappointed me at the time as well as others. That being said I knew that eventually I would get to Ariyan. My daughter and I stopped in this past Saturday for lunch. Parking is available in two nearby lots and on the street. Seating is all low top tables and chairs with a bench along the South wall. The decor is the same for the most part. Tasteful and modern yet traditional. The host station is now in the Southwest corner v. the Southeast corner (closest to the door). I'm not sure why they made that change... It seems a little awkward for the host station to be that far away from the door. It also eliminated one of my favorite tables to sit at... The menu is extensive with a wide selection of sushi and rolls. They also have some typical Chinese and Thai options available. I was happy to see two of my favorite rolls still on the menu. We ordered: 1x Anger Management roll 1x Black Panther roll 1x Orange chicken (spice level 3 with white rice) 1x Miso soup (came free with our order...one of the specials) 2x Waters Service was good. The young lady serving us was attentive and seemed nice. The specials were a little hard to follow... At the time we were there they were running 15% off of select items and a free side. I'm still not sure what we ordered to get the free side... Lol I tried a piece of my daughter's orange chicken. I liked it. The sauce had good flavor. The breading was starting to fall off and I think she would have preferred it a little more crispy. The heat level for a 3 was appropriate. The base flavors of my two rolls were the same as they used to be. Same components and sauces, but there was a weird grit to both rolls. It was hard for me to pin down what exactly it was. I'm still not sure if it was just a different rice or something else... Despite the difference in texture they were both good. But not the same... I shouldn't have expected them to be. While I was overall happy with my experience at Ariyan I'm not sure it's enough to make me drive over to Beaverdale anymore. I can get similar menu options at any of the Wasabis, Cool Basil, or Mandarin closer to where I live in the metro. I realize this review is somewhat jaded since I'm comparing it to the former business model... A place I held close to my heart. I almost wish Ariyan had changed it up 100% and not tried to carry over pieces of the Oh Sushi menu and experience, but not all of it. I would still encourage you to try Ariyan out! Especially if you are close to the Beaverdale area...! It might end up being your favorite new spot for sushi and Asian cuisine! https://www.facebook.com/ariyandsm/

Sushi was great! Went on a Wednesday night at 6:30. Place was empty but a few more tables filled…read morebefore we left. Crab Rangoon were on point - brown and crisp, not barely done and chewy like most places. There were 4 of us, we had the $65 set and had more than enough. Deep fried roll was not overly breaded or greasy - which is usually why I don't like those. Don't sleep on this place!!

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.

Really enjoy the staff for both dine in and Togo. The food is always consistent and hospitable…read moreservice. I eat here 2x a week I like the tonkotsu ramen but I missed the picture pork bun is great as well! Ambiance is classy and affordable I recommend when in the area

A fast casual go-to for delicious hibachi style food…read more Ordering: They have an app to order take away which makes it super convenient. They also have kiosks inside to order from. Vibe: It's nice and modern, always clean, and employees are always so friendly and nice. There's booths and high top tables for seating. Food: Absolutely delicious and always quick without breaking the bank as you would at a sit-down hibachi grill. Always consistent, fresh, and warm. Obsessed with their yum yum sauce. Overall: It's seriously SO delicious, quick, and affordable whether you order a bowl, sushi, or an app. Literally could eat this daily lol.

Food flavor was mediocre at best. Ordered the steak bowl which ended up being thin and dry. ZERO…read moreflavor. Pictures they have are definitely deceiving. Service was fine hard to understand the order taker. Ambiance was just fine. I will not be coming back.

I went to Samurai tonight with some of my co workers and friend. I had a blast with them all. We…read moresat at the Hibachi area, and the chef did amazing job of cooking our meals, and the show was great. The onion volcano was great, and the fire was big and bright I had the Calami Hibachi for my meal, and I had Dr Pepper for my drink, I also had spring roll/egg rolls for my appetizer. Everyone had a great experience and the food was tasty and delicious. Everyone had a great time here, and we'll be back

It had been a while since I last visited Samurai and I'm glad I went back!…read more The hibachi was delicious! The meat, rice, and vegetables were cooked just the way I like them. The vibes were great, the interaction with the cook adds to the awesome dining experience and offers a little entertainment as well. The service was good, no complaints. Everything went smoothly. They have both hibachi grills and regular seating options if you're not in the mood for the show. And there is always plenty of parking, which I like. I will be back in the near future!