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    WASABI AMES

    4.4 (77 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen
    Sairuh M.

    To start, the food is amazing! Each dish was incredible! Everything had so much flavor and was put together very well. Portion sizes are great for the price as well. The chicken was super tender and juicy with just the right amount of teriyaki sauce, in my opinion. Each sushi roll was put together very well with equal proportions. Not too much of one ingredient to overpower the rest. The dumplings were delicious and perfectly crispy on the outside. Not to mention the sauce that came with them was to die for! The service was great! Our waitress was very patient and helped us figure out what appetizers to get, since it was our first time in. She explained everything in detail and her recommendations were perfect! She even made our drinks (I forgot to get a picture of the strawberry lemonade) and they were awesome! Inside wasn't too loud or crowded and it's laid out quite nicely. There's even outdoor seating, which isn't neglected by the wait staff. Some places tend to "forget" about the customers outside but they didn't do that here. All of the staff were attentive and polite. Even with the bar being next to the table we were sitting at, it didn't feel crowded inside and the tvs weren't too loud.

    Kimchee Fried Rice(Pork)
    Jekeia C.

    Vibes: Cool, laid back but also giving upscale as well. Perfect for any occasion, can dress up or down. Service: Was good. We received a large bottle of water at our table, so the server didn't have to worry about making multiple trips to refill our glasses. Food: Was amazing! I love Asian food and it didn't disappoint. It may be my new favorite Asian restaurant in Iowa! I opted for the Pad Thai Beef, medium spice and the food was served hot, and the flavors were incredible. Everyone enjoyed their entrees. Pricing: A little pricey but worth it for the value. Location/Parking: Plenty of parking and easy to locate. So glad I had the opportunity to try when I was in the area, and I will be back soon.

    Spicy Orange Chicken/W Rice and Classic Fried Rice(Chicken )

    "One of a kind" I love this place and eat there all the time!! They are quick and super nice!! I get the Orange Chicken but like the lo mein as well. The Pork dumplings are yummy!! well worth the money

    Daniel E.

    Located about a mile south of Iowa State's athletic facilities, Wasabi is a quality Asian fusion experience that combines convenience, service, and a terrific menu. My favorite person and I were looking for an Ames restaurant to grab an early dinner and luckily chose Wasabi. We had never visited it previously. A private parking lot made it easy. Greeted warmly at the door by the staff. Comfortable seating, followed by kind service and an exciting menu, and I was already having a good night! Chloe, our server, was kind, knowledgeable, and professional, setting the tempo and vibe from the onset. She recommended our spicy garlic edamame appetizer, which was terrific (vegan, BTW) and lived up to its spicy name. The pork dumplings were so good. I should have ordered miso soup because, well, I LOVE miso soup. I wavered and decided to get sushi for some reason. No regrets because the salmon teriyaki was well-proportioned, served flawlessly, complimented by an excellent array of vegetables, and overall so tasty. We were never rushed, despite a busy night, and the overall vibe was comfy and intimate. A health score of 100/100 was comforting. The hotel was less than a mile from Highway 35 and 30, along with most local hotels. I'm returning on one of my many Ames visits and looking forward to that next visit.

    Shrimp Teriyaki /W RICE
    Aja S.

    Visited a great little spot in Ames, which stood out for its outstanding customer service and an impressive wine selection at great prices. The food was decent--nothing spectacular, but satisfying for a casual meal. Definitely worth checking out for a relaxed dining experience in town!

    Shrimp lo mei
    Janella N.

    We've been here a couple of times when visiting our daughter who attends Iowa State University. Located close to campus, this Wasabi location doesn't compromise authentic Japanese cuisine because it's in a college town. Food always taste great, marinating Japanese flavors into every dish! From appetizers to sushi to main dishes and to drinks, everything is well balanced and decently priced for a sushi restaurant. The restaurant space is elegant, dark wood furnishings, with a couple of tv's discreetly located in the corners of the restaurant so you can still keep an eye on the current college game going on. The greeters for the restaurant was welcoming and kind. Our servers though on our two most recent visits seemed unenthused to be there. Our order was correct, and they kept checking in on us to be sure we had everything we needed, but they just seemed unhappy and bothered. Servers in my opinion don't have to be over that top friendly, but they should make the dining experience at least pleasant. We'll be back again and hopefully the servers will be better.

    Sushi party Platter
    Alisa B.

    Honestly wasn't expecting to find a sushi place in Ames! Decided to grab some takeout and placed an order over the phone. My family and I shared a Sushi Platter, which came out to be about $98. The platter came with various rolls, but mainly had rolls with imitation crab salad or spicy tuna. There was only one roll with raw fish, which was surprising... I wish there were more raw fish instead of imitation crab. Overall, it was decent though and better than I expected.

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    One of the best restaurants in Ames. Good sushi and some of the best fried rice I've ever had. A bit pricey but worth it.

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    Food was great and I love that they have Kerin (so) beer on tap ! Service was super good and definitely Iowa nice . Well done

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    We love the food and ambiance here! Great variety of fresh and tasty meals. Staff are typically friendly and definitely attentive.

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    A solid sushi place. Nothing that blew me away but definitely exactly what you'd expect from a sushi place.

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    Ordered to hotel. Had spicy squid & cucumber salad and Spicy Mexico roll. Quality ingredients, preparation and value for the $$. tdp

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    Excellent food - service was superb and lots of choices to meet our parties diet restrictions

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    Ichiban Japanese Restaurant - Teppanyaki Steak Hitbachi Bento Box

    Ichiban Japanese Restaurant

    (16 reviews)

    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.

    FUJI Japanese Steakhouse

    FUJI Japanese Steakhouse

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    My daughter and I had a lunch date at Fuji because she told me that's where she wanted to go and…read moreshe wanted sushi. I have been to Fuji several times and I gotta admit the llast time I went to Fuji I wasn't blown away but this time I was! I was instantly excited when I saw the autumn leaves rolling was there because my wife and I had it a couple years ago and loved it. Spicy scallops and crunchy flakes topped with salmon, avacado and spicy mayo (pictured 3rd from the left) The California roll was one of the better I've had. The bites seem a little bigger even! (Pictured at the top) We also got the orange glaze roll. It was delicious - a California roll topped with crab, carmelized spicy mayo and eel sauce, then topped with masago. (Pictured far left) Then we had the Halloween roll (pictured 2nd from the left) I can't remember what was in thst but it was topped with salmon and spicy mayo. And last but not least we had the sushi sandwich, that's right the sushi sandwich! (Pictured far right) the sushi sandwich was awkward to eat but we decided to pick them up and eat them like sandwiches. They were generous with the spicy tuna, eel, crabmeat and avacado on the inside, with tobiko, eel sauce and spicy mayo on the outside. Also very delicious! I loved these rolls about the same and recommend you get them before they're out of season- we will definitely be back!

    So fun. But!! Dirty. The floor had debris - No. No. No. Aside from the cleanliness, the servers…read morewere great. Very kind and they created yummy food. This establishment just really needs to clean the place better. The drinks were very average. Instead, order a coke and save your cocktails and drinks for a better bar afterwards.

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    Wheatsfield Cooperative

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    I love Wheatsfield, as it provides terrific food and lifestyle options without compromising my…read moreoverall experience. The overall vibe of the place is calming, which helps me in these hectic times. Private parking lot, great layout, helpful staff who know their store. Excellent produce. Terrific deli and meat market. Numerous options that you cannot obtain in most store. Located just West of downtown Ames. I try to stop here every time that I am in Ames, as I find items that I cannot get elsewhere, and they add to my quality of life. Some interesting food options always intrigue me too!

    What i really love so much about here is that even on their hot bar there is always something…read moreavailable for the vegetarian or vegans!!! I also love their juice bar and always get a juice to go. It is their hot bar that I love the most but especially their soups! It is hard to find any vegetarian soups but they always have at least one! So far every soup I have tried, I have enjoyed a lot! A few times after getting a small bowl for there, I get a big bowl to go. I also enjoy their deli too. I love how they even have vegan options there too! I don't do much grocery shopping there but usually go for the food lol. It really is a little hidden gem! Ended up becoming a member a few years ago because of how much I love their hot bar! Other part I love, they have some of the most amazing bread made in shop, not always lucky enough to get some but when I do, it has to be best bread around!

    Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill - Lamb burger & Brussels sprout

    Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill

    (232 reviews)

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    Dublin Bay is an Ames long time favorite. Locally owned and operated Dublin Bay has a great bar…read morearea and quieter restaurant section. I love their food including Ruben, fish and chips, shepherds pie and Club Sandwich. I highly recommend Dublin Bay.

    We stopped in for dinner before an event at Stevens auditorium. We were seated right away and got…read moreour orders in. It's a very relaxing Irish pub vibe with a variety of seating options and lots of TVs. Our drinks came out quickly and the food followed shortly thereafter. I got a martini and it was very well prepared. My wife got a glass of wine from their decent wine list. For dinner, I had the lamb burger, which was quite tasty. It was a good combination of flavors and the fries were hot and crisp. My wife got a naked burger with a side salad. The creamy Parmesan was very tasty and it was a nice bed of greens. A table next to us had some sort of a problem with one of the dinners and the server tried many many times to get the customer to order a replacement, but he said he was OK with what he got. When she brought the check to them she made sure to take that off since he did not eat it and would not accept a replacement. They seem shocked at this, but I wondered why they just didn't get a replacement! Great service by that server. She was also our server and did a fantastic job with us. We had very tasty food and great drinks , so I would definitely recommend it and would go back if I was in the area.

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    Hy-Vee

    (3 reviews)

    As far as hyvees go, this one is great! Remodeling seems to be just about done and it all looks…read morevery new and very clean. Staff is your typical assortment of friendly adults and high school kids. This is my go to place for meats as they often have great deals and high quality products. For everyday groceries, hyvee is on the pricey side but if your budget can handle it, this is a great place to shop! Never had a bad experience at this hyvee. The picture I included in this review is one of what's typically called "puppy chow" in the Midwest but it made me laugh that they call it "people chow." The main reason I include it is to show the quality of hyvee produced items. If you've ever tried to make puppy chow, it's a messy endeavor. Take a good look at how uniform and clean those boxes look, it's a good example that the increase in price tends to lean toward better items. Overall this is a better than average hyvee! And as the only grocery store on the West side of Ames, it's a good one!

    I've been here many times. They even have a drive through service, see pic. It's wonderful when you…read moreare sick or injured and it's hard to walk into the building or you don't want to pass your illness along to others. Staff are friendly. Clean. Family friendly. Inside, they are also about 10 steps away from the front door of the clinic, which has been wonderful, for when I have had to go there and got a prescription to fill. Sooo convenient. Marcy'sDinerTantrumScale 5/5- NoScreamingKids.

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