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.

Food was excellent as well as the service I will be going back. upscale environment, but not pretentious, comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. read more

Came here with a large group of friends and ordered multiple trays of sushi. Everything was delicious and fresh. There was not a role I didn't enjoy. We also got miso soup and gyoza. The only thing I will say is that they didn't split the check for a large party. We were able to figure this out on our own, but just something to note if you are coming with a group! read more

WASABI AMES - Sushi platter - Asian Fusion Near Me - Ames, Iowa

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. read more

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Starting to look worn out. Food is good, but used to be better. Enjoyable experience. read more

I prefer Wasabi to other local restaurants that have sushi available. I ordered a basic shrimp tempura. It was rolled so loose that I couldn't not lick it up without it crumbling, I wasn't able to dip it in any soy sauce, etc. Disappointed as it was such a basic roll. My fiancé ordered a specialty roll & that was rolled nice & tight, packed with flavor, able to be dipped. I also ordered the beef bimibap, good flavor, insane amount of onions & large serving that I was able to take it for 2 more days for lunch. read more

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. read more

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We came in with a party of 6 and had the all you can eat special. We ordered quite an assortment of rolls, which were all wonderful. They even had a few rolls that they were experimenting with and were quite delicious. I also tried the ramen which was excellent. The service was really good, we had two people help us out. Would recommend! read more

"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 read more

WASABI AMES - Spicy Orange Chicken/W Rice and Classic Fried Rice(Chicken ) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Ames, Iowa

Great food and service. Went there twice during my last trip it was so good. You have to try their spicy egg drop soup and spicy edamame - off the charts good. read more

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. read more

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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

The food and service were both great. The music wasn't too loud and the restaurant wasn't crowded since we arrived later in the evening. It was very enjoyable and we plan on stopping by again when we are in the area. read more

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! read more

WASABI AMES - Shrimp Teriyaki /W RICE - Asian Fusion Near Me - Ames, Iowa

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Holy smokes this place is cool. Very fast paced and busy when I was there. The food portion was very large and I was impressed with the sushi and drinks. read more

The food is yummy. I had a seafood ramen and my friend had Pad Thai. Both were generous portions. Mine had scallops, chunks of a mild fish and shrimp in it. Along with veggies, noodles and a very savory broth. Excellent service. The atmosphere is cheerful and modern. read more

So. Dang. Good. The miso soup is 10/10. I got the Philly roll and shrimp tempura roll and I loved it. We also had the sushi and sashimi and it was amazing! Very fresh and tasted great! 10/10 would come again Fried rice was gas. read more

Delicious food Good service Good ambience I love this place! I recommend it for Japanese food lovers read more

My family ate here while visiting for the Junior Olympics. The staff was very welcoming and our waitress was very nice and knowledgeable about the food. My husband and I tried the spicy egg drop soup, and it did not disappoint. The tuna tacos and tuna roll were also very good. My son loved his chicken fried rice, and the ginger dressing on the salad was fantastic. The restaurant had a great vibe to it, and they placed 90's music, which my husband and I loved going down memory lane with those songs. The restaurant was also very clean, which I appreciate as someone who hates seeing old food clinging for dear life on a chair or booth. Would I come back? Yes, and probably be a regular if I lived here. The soup is what sealed the deal for me. I am Asian, and I have eaten my fair share of egg drop soups. This was phenomenal. Don't miss your chance to try this little hidden secret and gem in Ames. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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Food is delicious! Service was great and fast! From out of state and did not regret coming here! read more

Stopped here on a Saturday at noon. The booths were full, so we were seated at a table. The service was very quick. Seated with menus and drinks right away. Daughter ordered miso soup, side salad, and chicken teriyaki. I ordered the side salad and Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen. Salads and soup came out in about five min. The dressing was great and way better than the salad at the downtown DM location. Daughter loved the soup (also better than DM). Food came about ten min later. The ramen was amazing! I would order it again. I couldn't even finish half. Daughter loved hers too and couldn't finish it. Huge portions. A lot of people got sushi around us and that looked good too! Would definitely go back if we are in the area again. Payment was easy by scanning the code with my phone. read more

WASABI AMES - Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Ames, Iowa

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

Food was great. Modern and very clean restaurant. Service was fast and everyone was super nice. The Mexico roll was really good Andy kiddo loved the honey wasabi roll. A but pricy for sushi in Ames but would recommend. read more

WASABI AMES - Spicy Mexico rolls - Asian Fusion Near Me - Ames, Iowa

Wasabi is changing the game of sushi in Ames. We've visited a few times since their quiet opening amidst the pandemic. Each time we've been in, we've been seated quickly and our server was always there at the right time. We've tried a variety of rolls from their classic and special roll menus, always meeting our expectations. They also have the best pork dumplings in ames. read more

WASABI AMES - Asian Fusion Near Me - Ames, Iowa

first time here and I'll def be back! Great service, sushi and drinks! Sat at the bar and the customer service was wonderful. Thank you! read more

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Coming from the west coast it's been hard to really enjoy sushi options when you are used to a certain standard, price, endless options HOWEVER we are so happy to have found Wasabi. They have multiple entree options besides sushi as well. The prices are more steep , but the rolls are hearty and have a lot of different fish and always fresh tasting. The Appetizers are great and the ramen bowl are HUGE. Service is always friendly, we've never waited long to be seated. read more

Good food, good atmosphere. Not big into sushi, but they have other things on the menu that are great! Servers are a bit slow to come to your table. read more

This place did not disappoint! My boyfriend and I visited from out of town. We got Lychee lemonade which was delicious, edamame which was great, and both the rolls we got were fantastic. We got the Marilyn Monroll and Mr. Din's Masterpiece. The staff were all kind and timely, and the restaurant has a clean and modern look to it. Worth the visit! read more

I had sushi here last week while in town for a funeral. From what I gathered, the restaurant is fairly new and quite popular among local college students at Iowa State University. I was a bit apprehensive, as it's evident that Iowa is a landlocked state, but I went ahead and ordered two spicy tuna crunch rolls for dinner. I placed the order at around 5:30pm and I was told that the food would take about 30 to 35 minutes to be ready. My order was ready when I arrived around 30 minutes later, and the hostess at the front counter was very accommodating when I asked for extra soy sauce and napkins. I was super hungry after a long day of travel and no food, and dug into my food as a soon as I returned to my hotel room. The sushi was just not impressive. It's probably some of the worst sushi that I've ever had. The texture and spice level were both fine, but the flavor/freshness of the tuna was a bit off. As stated, I was very hungry, so I did finished my entire meal. I feel that the sushi was bit overpriced and for the cost, and it left a bit more to be desired. I can understand that there aren't many options for sushi in this area, and for many in this area, this might be one of their few experiences trying sushi. If I ever find myself back in Ames, I would be willing to try the hibachi rice, as I feel that is much safer option! read more

WASABI AMES - Asian Fusion Near Me - Ames, Iowa

Don't get me wrong, I love the food here but this restaurant is not maintained well. The bathrooms need a deep clean. They are full of dust. It's surprising for this place being relatively new. Additionally, the kitchen does not practice food safety. It is concerning to see people in the kitchen vaping. I do not understand how management allows this. I don't want to see people touching phones or vaping while preparing my food! Do better Wasabi. read more

Once you get past the location of the restaurant which is very odd out in the middle of nowhere in the entrance to a mobile home park and surrounded by apartment complexes, the restaurant is really great. Very nice inside, good ambiance, and friendly staff. We picked up a to-go order and all of our food tasted very good. We had some sushi rolls, fried rice, spring rolls and edamame. The sushi rolls were a bit smaller than what we are used to getting in Las Vegas, but had good flavors. I would say they were a bit overpriced though. Would have liked more veggies than just onions and more egg in the fried rice, but the grilled chicken was nice and moist. The veggie spring rolls and edamame were as expected. read more

This is my favorite local sushi restaurant in Ames. The food is delicious and the service is friendly. On my last visit, it was just what I needed. We were seated in the bar area and the bartender was our server. She was so nice and made us some great drinks. I tried the passion fruit mule and it was just the right amount of sweet and tart that wasn't overwhelming. Then I had my favorite appetizer, the spicy egg drop soup. This is just devine and hits the spot every time. I could eat a bucket of this soup! For the main course I had their Philadelphia roll with cucumber and my favorite rock n roll. The Philadelphia roll is a classic, nice and light. The rock n roll has spicy tuna and crab with feta cheese and mango. It is so amazing!! It was so good and filling I was able to take home some delicious leftovers. read more

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

Great sushi place with delicious rolls and attentive service. When ordering I would stick with their sushi/fish offerings, as their noodle dishes leave much to be desired in the flavor department. I was pleasantly surprised by the Tuna Wonton Tacos and highly recommend them. All around a great addition to the Ames area! read more

WASABI AMES - I love Ames roll - Asian Fusion Near Me - Ames, Iowa

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Brought my son and his three friends and my husband to this place during a big football game weekend. After a brief wait we got in and were greeted by a very friendly server. My son ordered the fried rice one of his friends ordered the teriyaki noodles with pork another friend ordered the pad Thai and my husband ordered something with eggs on it and I had sushi. I took the servers selections and had the Maralin MonRoll And I forget what else but it was crunchy with a nice brown sauce on it. We each had a beer my kids had soda and we did not have dessert. Service was great presentation was phenomenal and the food is very good. read more

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

Great sushi, very fresh. I was there with 3 coworkers, we ordered the large sushi platter than comes with 8 different rolls. There was plenty of food for dinner plus leftovers for lunch the following day. read more

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