Great portions, clean space, and the staff was so friendly!! We ordered to go but decided to eat in…read morethe restaurant, since we knew we'd have leftovers, and they still checked on us a few times and offered us water. If I were a local, I'd definitely be a regular! Honorable mention to the reviewer who said these are his favorite crab Rangoons, he was right!

Really wanted to like this place. The woman at the cashier seemed polite but it was all downhill…read morefrom there. Walking to my table I noticed that my shoes were sticking to the floor. Then I saw the community spoons and chopsticks on the table and they were filthy. The food came and my hot and sour soup had no mushrooms or bamboo shoots (ironic for the name of this restaurant) but it did have celery. The tofu was actually ok in this soup. I ordered the Szechuan chicken and it was doused in what the cashier told me was a "homemade brown sauce", but to me it was simply liquid brown sugar. No spice whatsoever, the chicken wasn't seasoned, and the only good part about this main dish were the carrots. I told the cashier about my concerns and she said, "that's too bad, I hope you come back." She didn't offer me a replacement meal or a partial refund. I paid $20 for this experience so you don't have to. I won't ever return.

I really wanted to like Bamboo House, but honestly, I left disappointed with the quality of the…read morefood overall. Starting with the egg rolls, when I took a bite, they were still frozen in the middle, and the wrapper inside wasn't even fully cooked. I did call the restaurant to let them know, and to their credit, they offered to remake them, which I do appreciate. However, things didn't improve much from there. I paid extra to substitute fried rice instead of steamed rice, but what I received was essentially just steamed rice with a slight tint. There were no vegetables, no eggs, and no real flavor. Charging extra for that level of quality is frustrating. The sesame chicken was also underwhelming. It tasted like plain battered chicken tossed in a sauce that had little to no flavor. I actually had to try to doctor it up at home just to make it enjoyable. The crab rangoons were okay, but nothing special. For a $30 meal, I expected much better quality and flavor. I hate to say this, especially since they've just opened, but based on this experience, it didn't feel worth the money.

This is the second location for Bamboo House. It was kind of hard to find because it doesn't yet…read moreshow up on Maps and the sign is very small. The best way to find it is look for Wingstop and it is next-door. We were greeted by a very friendly waitress, and she had us sit down because we were dining in and she would take our orders and bring our food. We started with crab Rangoon and they were hot and fresh. They were pretty good, but perhaps a bit more shell than the yummy insides. I had Mongolian beef. It was tender with fresh vegetables, but did not taste like the Mongolian beef that you normally have. It was rather plain so I added soy sauce. The accompanying rice was fresh and good. Friend had cashew chicken. Same thing - - wasn't like cashew chicken she ever had before. It actually had lots of green and red peppers and she had to pick those off. The lunch meals only come with rice. The place is clean and bright. I think I would give it another chance to see if I could find something a little more flavorful.

Last night we had one of the best Asian meals we've had in a long time. Fawn's has been on my list…read moreof places to try for many years but for some reason we had never tried it. We try one new restaurant each month just to keep things fresh, so this time I suggested Fawn's. I'm really glad we did. I had heard so many great things about the food so I was excited to try it. When I saw the menu, though, I was a little nervous because they serve Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Laotian food. In my experience, restaurants that try to serve all kinds of Asian food rarely do one or all of them well. I ordered Pad Thai and my husband got Evil Jungle Prince. I was very pleased. It was the best Pad Thai I've ever eaten. It was SO good! My husband loved his dish, too. It had chicken and vegetables with a spicy sauce made with red curry and coconut milk. The prices were very reasonable and the portions were huge. We each got two meals out of our dinners. I love it when that happens. The place isn't fancy. It's in a small strip mall and doesn't look like much from the outside. Inside it's very clean and well-kept. There's not much for ambience besides two flat screen TVs. It doesn't matter because it's the food that really stands out. The service was excellent, too. My husband had his iced tea refilled twice without even asking. Great affordable food and good service. What more can you ask for? If you love Asian food, give them a try. I can't wait to go back and try more of their dishes.

I stopped here with a few coworkers over lunch. We were greeted and seated right away. As a table…read morewe ordered crab rangoons and egg rolls. Both were yummy and I would order again. I ordered the Mongolian beef and enjoyed it. It was very saucy which I love. It also comes with a side of white rice. My coworkers order the Pho and both ate all of it. Good service, good, food. I would definitely stop here again for lunch

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!!

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/

Innovative food at a reasonable price. The waitstaff was attentive and knowledgeable about the…read morevarious items on the menu. Upscale but casual atmosphere. We were not that hungry so went with a number of small plate options: a pear and blue cheese flatbread, an order of amazing roasted brussel sprouts and a handheld Korean style BBQ Pork Banh Mi sandwich. Lots of other items on the menu we wish we could have tasted. Great place to go and share dishes.

I ate there today with a friend, and our server was excellent and I want to make sure she knows…read morethat. However, the music is very, very loud, it is hard to converse because of it. I had asked her twice if they could turn the music down, which she did ask the guy behind the bar, I don't know if he was a bartender or a cook, but I heard him say what do they want, I've turned it down four times. Well, yes, I did overhear that I was sitting very clause to the bar. It was very rude of him, and I had been very kind and requested that the music be turned down some. The food was pretty good, I had the fig and creamy goat cheese flatbread. Overall, it might be a very good place for other people, rudeness is not acceptable.

It was really weird going in here as I was a big fan of the original Irina's that used to occupy…read morethis space... And a big fan of Wasabi Chi...which Wasabi Urbandale effectively replaced. Staff was friendly as is usual with most of the Wasabi locations. I feel like a recognized a couple people from Wasabi Chi. We were greeted right away as we walked in. I went with a friend and my daughter, We ordered a few rolls, drinks, and dumplings. Everything was good as far as the food and the service, but I felt out of place as I found myself reminiscing about the businesses Wasabi Urbandale has taken the place of... The many meals I'd had at the horseshoe bar in Irina's...which is now gone. The special moments shared with friends at Wasabi Chi in my past. I got the feeling of being in any other Wasabi here. It's almost a cookie cutter of Ankeny, Johnston, Waukee... Not that there is anything wrong with that. Wasabi offers consistently good food and service at all it's locations. I just found myself missing an emotional connection that I wanted to feel this time.

I give 5-sushi rolls to Wasabi-Chi (you like what I did there?!) I order from this restaurant at…read moreleast once a week, and it is consistently delicious every time. I also dine-in occasionally and I love their cocktails and neon lights... especially during happy hour! Although the restaurant is never busy, this is not an indicator of the quality of food or drinks served. I think it's just in a bad location. More people should try this hidden gem of a place. The sushi is top-grade and it's a perfect place for a date night! (... with the most beautiful sunsets.)

Me and some of my coworkers went here last night. We didn't have to wait long to be seated,…read moreeveryone didn't have to wait at all. Everyone got different variables of dishes and drinks. They had 13 levels of spiciness, and I went with level 7. The restaurant was very clean, the restroom was clean, and the service was excellent. The food was great too. I would give this place 10/10.

the food was exactly what i wanted and we had great service!…read more We got seated in the middle of a bunch of other tables but it ended up not taking away from the experience at all! Cant wait to go back !

Tried Vietopia (carryout), and overall...we left a little confused…read more The wings were honestly the highlight--really, really good. Didn't get much "lemon pepper," but still super flavorful. Potstickers were just okay. The dipping sauce didn't do them any favors--this felt like an easy upgrade they're missing. Imperial Egg Rolls were the biggest letdown. At $17 for three, I expected something memorable...they just weren't. Pad Thai landed squarely in "average." Grilled Honey Roast Chicken Egg Noodles was a mixed bag. The chicken itself was delicious, but the noodles were pretty bland--and oddly, they didn't really work together. Royal Fried Rice was a win. The combo of BBQ pork, sweet sausage, and shrimp came together really well. Seafood Noodle dish was unfortunately pretty bland. All in all, a few bright spots, but not a place we're rushing back to--though I'd reorder those wings without hesitation.

If you are looking for a unique experience to try a different style of vegetarian pho with tofu…read morethen Vietopia of E. P. true near Jordan Creek is the place. The entrees are well portioned. My favorite style of Pho is Soft meats. The tenderloin is too chewy but flavorful. The soft poached egg and the fresh veggies are phenomenal. The service is great with the wait staff being very attentive. However they were out of Mocktail offerings which is not good when more gatherings are opting for non alcoholic flavors. They need to stock up for millennials and the genzeers who want options. The total vibe was very peaceful and it allowed you to sit and think.

Heat will keep you warm on a cold day. Heat will warm you…read morefrom the inside. Pick your heat when you pick your meal. The most adorable interior of this restaurant. You have some menu highlights when you walk in and order at the register. Seasonal options and menu staples both available. The gentleman at the register was very helpful. With the order put in we snagged a seat. The smaller plates came out quickly. The rest came out to our table of three quicker than expected. The three of us really enjoyed our meals. I had the Crispy Rice wrap and a low spice Pad Tai. My friends devoured their After school rice and spring rolls.

I've been here two times and both experiences were good. It's the type of restaurant where you…read moreorder at the counter first and then self serve yourself water and to-go containers. Super easy. The drunken noodles here are delicious. It's got that wok sear (char) that you can really taste in the dish. The pad kra pow was a bit one note so I don't think I'd order it again. My boyfriend thought the Tom Yum soup was really flavorful. The manager mentioned that the sauces here are vegan so the sauces in the food likely did not contain fish. My boyfriend is allergic to fish so we were relieved the sauce here is seafood free. It's a bit expensive but the food here is good quality. Everyone here is very nice.

The food is always amazing. We love the out of control roll, the king crab crunch, and the sweet…read morepotato roll. We love Lexi! She's waited on us quite a few times and she's always so personable and fun and always makes it a point to share with us new things to try.

We decided to finally check out this Wasabi. It did not disappoint. Onset I sat at the bar waiting…read morefor the rest of our party. Bartender was very nice & attentive helping not only everyone at the bar but other drink orders from tables. When the party arrived we went to our booth and our drink orders were transferred over flawlessly. Two opted to have the restaurant week special menu. And they were both super impressed with not only the price but the quality and quantity of the food. Definitely much better value compared to other restaurants involved. The quality was amazing. Everything was super fresh and cooked 100% to order. Not a complaint. The waitress was awesome as well. Super friendly and attentive. Great conversationalist and upsold a few things ;) I also had no complaints about my options either as I really wanted a few varieties of tuna and I was very happy with what I chose and received. Absolutely no complaints. Will definitely return as I didn't even know it was here.