This review is based on the so called "service". For sure, my girlfriend and I will never be back. To start, we have been here roughly 9 to 10 times. The sushi happy hour and the sushi are good. However, the service is just plain awful. One time they forgot 2 of my sushi rolls that I ordered. Another time my miso soup came out when I was finishing my sushi "sorry I just remembered" was the reply. But those are all things that you can deal with once in a while. How about the time I went in with my family and the waitress was just plain rude. I understand you can have a bad day, trust me. But do you expect to get a tip when you can't crack a single smile and talk with no enthusiasm. I have had this waitress more than once and it's the same old story. On a seperate occasion I was given a hard time about sitting in the private booth section, when there was a total of 6 people in in the establishment, what's the problem? I sit in there everytime. Ok enough with the lead up stories. Today my girlfriend and I were seated by the "man" who apparently was the host/manager? 25 minutes went by (timed on my phone) and no one even came over to get us a water! Wow! We really felt welcome. Finally the "man" walks over and states "someone will be over shortly." Now that was the final straw. Enough is enough! The "waitress" came over and gave a weak "sorry". With the "man" standing next to her, I told them we have been waiting for 25 minutes and I don't think I can give my business to this establishment. The "man" walked away in silence and the waitress replied "ok". Ok! Ok? Mind you, the place was practically a ghost town. As we were walking out the "man" (I say man in quotation marks because he could not look me in the eyes) just stood there with his head down. I gave him the opportunity to stop me and apologize. But clearly they do not need the business and could care less about the customers who just happen to be regulars! They lost the business of my family as well as myself. Enter at your own risk. Half off sushi and half ass service. There are plenty of other good sushi places in RI where you won't be treated like shit. Sakura, Lemon Grass, Haruki, Haruki East, and Shogun (just to name a few). read more

I would avoid at all costs. There was not one aspect of my meal that was satisfying. I'll explain. I went with my girlfriend as we were excited that this place has some good reviews. We ordered a good variety of food (Crab Rangoons, C11- which was fried rice, spring roll, and General Tsos Chicken. We also got a spicy Tuna, Spicy Salmon, perfect Roll, and a avocado roll from the sushi menu.) The crab Rangoons started us off and we were disappointed. They were really sweet and the filling was an tasted like frosting. I'm not sure if the oil got in there and did something to it , but I've never had crab Rangoon filling like this anywhere and I did not enjoy it. Next we got out sushi and it was not good at all. The flavor was not good and the rolls were not constructed well. When it comes to filling I was extremely disappointed in both spicy rolls. The spicy tuna in particular had next to no filling (I'll add a picture) which is ridiculous. Finally we got what was called general Tsos chicken. It was worse then mall Chinese food in my opinion. It looked and tasted like they just took the chicken fingers and put some of the sauce over them. Both the rice and chicken were luke warm which to me says that they were either prepared and sat a while before we got them or it was all made in bulk hours before and just scooped onto the plate. On top of that the 4-5 pieces of broccoli that came with it was wet and cold which really turned us off. The rice that came with the dish had way too much pepper in it. Like I mentioned before I would NOT recommend this place to anyone and really wish I could get this meal back. read more

Wasabi - This is what we got for our Spicy Tuna Roll. There is nearly no filling in this roll. - Japanese Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

Delicious food and great service, but most exciting for us was the private booths. Along with the high ceilings, they made us very comfortable eating inside even though we are still cautious in regards to covid. We were so happy to have found this restaurant! read more

Protip: Don't judge this place from the outside. Location could have been chosen more wisely, but once you step inside you'll know you've found something special. You have to drive around the corner from the Pet Smart, behind the Pier 1 in the strip mall. My wife and I have eaten here probably at least 20 times since the restaurant's grand opening. We've sampled almost every item on the menu. We have *never* had a disappointing experience. On no occasion has it been busy enough to prompt a wait (what's up with that, Rhode Islanders?). If you ask for the private booths they will be more than happy to seat you there, but don't be surprised if they guide you to a booth by default. The staff are incredibly attentive, which can feel strange when the restaurant is largely empty, but the manager is always around and is always ensuring maximum quality / efficiency. He knows us by sight now, and always lights / presents my favorite roll (Fire Dragon Roll) himself :-) He always asks me if it is living up to my expectations, and my mouth is usually too stuffed to answer. Take it from someone who has sampled sushi on every menu I can find in this state - this is as good as it gets in Rhode Island. And man, is it GOOD! If you're the person who likes to order rack of lamb at sushi joints (yes, they have it here; yes, my father-in-law ordered it and loved it), you owe it to yourself to get off the beaten path and step into the world of authentic nagiri sushi and rolls. This is not the stuff you buy off the grocery store shelf in refrigerated, plastic boxes. This is hand-made and prepared by pro chefs. Think "Jiro Dreams of Sushi", without the enormous bill (prices are very reasonable for high-end sushi; think prices comparable to franchise steakhouses). Food favorites: Fire Dragon Roll (drizzled in Bacardi 151 and lit on fire; sizzled steak on rolls of avacado and shrimp tempura, spicy / tangy sauce - I DEVOUR this almost every time we visit); Seafood soup (slightly spicy, with plenty of meat in the broth); Nagiri sushi a la carte (the unagi and toro - eel and tuna respectively - are DELICIOUS). Calamari is probably one of their best "plain" appetizers, putting the typical frozen-fried ringlets you find at sports bars 'round here to SHAME. ***UPDATE: the Fire Dragon Roll has proven to be a consistent crowd-pleaser when we bring friends. I brought my mother and sister for my birthday (they're not particular sushi-lovers), and as soon as they saw the Fire Dragon Roll my mom immediately waived down the waitress and ordered another. If you knew my family, you'd know this is as solid an endorsement as it gets.*** Drink favorites: Scorpion Bowl for Two (wife and I always share one), Wasabi-tini (for parties or groups of friends). Warm sake, or hot tea :-) Start with those and prepare yourself for a dynamite dining experience. Then come back and get off the beaten path. Don't stop until you've tried octopus, and really, you SHOULD try octopus at least once in your life. read more

Just had a take out few rolls and a fried rice. (First food of the year 2017 ). I love salmon so all my rolls had salmon in them. Since it was a take out i can't say anything much about the atmosphere or table service. But i noticed that it was pretty decent in there and the person who rang me out was very nice and tried to make few short conversations which was nice. I really liked all rolls that I've ordered. They were salmon roll, sakura roll and yummy roll. Really really loved the yummy roll.. fried rice was not so typical chinese fried rice which i liked. It was less salty and less greasy. Honestly i ordered from this place just because it was near by and i think I'll be doing lots and lots more take outs from this place. Judging from previous reviews, the table service doesn't seem to the very best but i guess I'll have to dine in and find out read more

Wasabi - Salmon roll and other rolls with salmon far right one is yummy roll (or the middle one) and fried rice!! - Japanese Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

My husband and I love this place. It's our go to spot for sushi since it's close to home. We like to go during happy hour for half price sushi. They also have a great decor and lovely private booths. The owner is very nice and he sends us coupons via email once you join his mailing list. They also have a great cocktail menu and very fresh sushi. read more

Decided to try this place for lunch today with my parents and was pleasantly pleased with the whole experience. First off the decor of the place was fantastic (it still had that new place smell). They also have a group of private booths that would be great to take a date. The service was also timely and they were very attentive. If you have read any of my other reviews you will know that I am someone who enjoys a good sushi roll. I decided to split sushi with my father and we got the Fire Dragon Roll, Spicy Crunchy Tuna Roll, and Wasabi Roll. They were all very tasty and the presentation was great too. The Fire Dragon Roll is drizzled with Bacardi 151 on the side that is lit on fire. The 151 gave it an interesting yet delicious taste. The only drawback is the spicy tuna was mashed up into a paste, I prefer the piece of tuna with the spicy mayo on it not mashed together but to each their own. My mom got the lunch size hibachi chicken which came with fried rice and vegetables. She really liked her choice. We were very impressed with the meal and the price was also very reasonable for a sushi restaurant. It was also their grand opening so they gave us 10% off the bill. I will definitely be back and I highly recommend this place to go out for a nice dinner or lunch! read more

As you can see from my check-ins, I'm a big fan of this place. At first, I thought the quality, flavors and portions would probably get smaller as they open longer but it hasn't and they continue to come up with the most creative and tasty rolls during each occasion. To top it off, the coupons keeps coming and the 50% discount isn't gone yet. I'm a very happy customer. I love the Sweetheart Sashimi Salad and the Crunchy Snowball. I go from day to day thinking about sushi and it needs to stop lol. The staff is friendly and the speed of service has significantly improved. read more

Cute place, great tables, really good sushi and fried rice. Fast and great service! Would definitely recommend and go back.

One of the best hibachi combos around. Really nicely decorated with a relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Sushi and drinks were amazing. I didnt like the service and dessert. My dessert was ice cold and for some reason the manager didnt believe me and put his finger in the middle. ODD man and service but I like the martini they have the sushi. Also their beef wrap for app is so good. read more

Wasabi - I ask for fish sauce and they give me this crap. this is the prum sauce and try to argue with me and sent her manager to tell me - Japanese Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

Pleasantly surprised by a Japanese/Sushi place in the middle of what looks like an almost abandoned half of a shopping plaza. We were recommended this place by the great employees at Bellani Maternity (right across the parking lot). Great looking interior - really beautiful. Food was great- lots of great options (especially considering I can't do sushi right now due to pregnancy- but my husband got sushi - super fresh and lots of options and different style rolls. The portions are gigantic - both times we visited - had plenty to bring hime (out of the non-sushi options). Great service- really friendly and would highly recommend folks checking it out! read more

Excellent variety of sushi and half off on certain days of the week too - bonus! We ordered 5 rolls, fried rice, and an app on a Sunday afternoon all for under $50. Yes please! Cool ambiance when you enter and friendly waitstaff. They serve a variety of different Asian cuisines, but we stuck with just the sushi. It's a strange location, but don't let that turn you away. Their sushi is worth the trip! read more

Simply the best service, presentation of food and best fresh tasting sushi I've ever had. I highly recommend this to any die hard sushi fanatic!!! read more

Wasabi - Japanese Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

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I drove by Wasabi 6-8 times before I recognized where it was. At first I thought "Oh great, another famous RI Strip-mall restaurant". But, we were there, in the mood for sushi and for trying out a new place. I can say that as soon as you open the front door the place leaves an impression on you. The ambiance is set up and is so striking compared to the drab parking lot. It is dark without needing flashlight to read the menue. It has some booths that actually have these curtains you can draw to keep your dining a bit private (....not THAT private though). Prices were standard and the menue has a mix of the standard Asian fare but plus a few unique dishes too. I had the hot & sour soup and a few maki rolls. I have hot & sour soup at every place I go to on the hunt for what I consider to be the best. THIS PLACE IS THE BEST. Underline and bold THE! It does not get that gel like consistency that some places do. It is a decent sized bowl, it isn't full of filler ingredients. This version was not a blast of tangyness to your mouth but more subtle flavors.....not a mixture of powders & shots of hot sauce. It contained chunks of white fish too, which I have not seen at the standard strip-mall Asian place. Also, I am fairly certain mine was made to order. The sushi was great and prices were standard. If you are in the area it is worth a chance on a new place. read more

Prices are great! We ordered take out and I wasn't the one who picked up so this review is solely about the food. The Sweat Potato roll is wonderful, just a little crunch and lots of flavor. I wasn't as impressed with the Spicy Tuna roll though. It wasn't bad, but it lacked spice and rather than have pieces of tuna with a spicy sauce over the whole roll, it looked like the took the spicy mayo and the tuna and blended it into a paste. The menu also indicated roe in the spicy tuna roll so I have to assume it was blended in with the rest of it. I can't wait to try more next time. read more

Good food, but not great. Service is really good. Desserts could use some feedback and improve, especially the creme brulee. read more

Excellent sushi, excellent service. a little pricey, but very nice. The decor inside looks really nice and is very clean. We got a private booth, which was great for an intimate setting. My only gripe was with one of the appetizers we got. We got the snowcrab appetizer (14.95) and it can with ONE crab leg..... barely ONE crab leg... -1 star for that, but other wise very good. Edit: after getting a message it turned out I did not correctly remember the type crab leg. It was snow crab not king crab. read more

We have eaten here 3 times in the last 10 days. Great food, especially the Sweatheart salad and Sushi Delux dinner. Today we addede the Salmon& Crab dinner to the mix. The service is excellent and attentive. read more

When i heard this place had a half priced sushi hour, I automatically assumed it would be bad but it's actually really good. Not the best I had but for the price it can't be beat. I also like private booth seating since I'm pretty bad at eating with chopsticks. My favorite rolls are the hollywood roll and the yummy roll. Don't visit when you're in a rush because you're meal can sometimes take a while. read more

Wasabi - Encrusted salmon...yum - Japanese Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

I have eaten here several times and it is absolutely delicious. Has yet to disappoint at all. It is not your average Chinese/Japanese place with take out combo plates and the average shit. They offer hibachi (just without the grills) as well as a huge sushi menu and a variety of noodle dishes as well. The quality of the food, the meat and the cooking technique is top notch. It's just different and simply a step above. Highly recommend. read more

The waitresses here used to be very unfriendly but they've gotten much better over the years! My go to place for lunch or dinner! I love the peach mojitos and the Manhattan Roll is a MUST read more

Wasabi - Go to happy hour! 1/2 priced sushi! You will not regret it! - Japanese Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

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I love it here! I was iffy, never heard anything about it, but went for a first date idea, was very pleased. Now my friend and I go quite often, the shrimp tempura is good and I LOVE the spider roll. They have half off from 3:30-5:30 we got two specialty rolls, edamame, and two small rolls and it only came to $22. The food is very fresh, they take a while to prepare even when business is slow. There is a older women who is a waitress, who can be rather rude, we hate when we get her, she isn't attentive at all, grabs menus from your hands. Puts food down without saying a word and doesn't come back till you're done. Other than that everyone else is nice. I recommend them to everyone read more

The private booths and curtains make this sushi place different and unique than other typical Asian restaurants. The ambiance isn't fancy or anything, but it's pretty well maintained. As for the food, sushi is great, for the price (half price during happy hours). But the rolls were really just mediocre. Just crazy amount of sauce (mayo especially) on top, can't really taste the ingredients in the roll. The sashimi platter also had some lousy crabcakes, which were counted as raw fish..eh i don't think so. Plus, they put one less sushi on my plate. Good thing I counted before I started eating. Hey one piece of sushi cost more than a dollar, so that was pretty important that I get my missing piece. And they messed up my bill (charged me for something that i didn't order). Our server was apologetic about it when i brought it to her attention though. I would try this place again in the future, but i strongly suggest you to double check everything! read more

One of my favorite sushi spots, take-out or dine in! Absolutely delicious and worth the full price but the 50% off deal makes this a 'go to' for lunch breaks and Sunday afternoons! I've been coming for years & don't plan on stopping anytime soon. Specialty rolls are the best, but the regular ones are great too! Service is good, making this a hidden gem because of the location next to David's Bridal towards the back of the parking lot. read more

Wasabi - Japanese Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

Gave this place a shot this past weekend because we were in the mood for a hibachi dinner, which, all things considered, is something we are in the mood for maybe once a year. We saw the good reviews for Wasabi, and looking at the menu saw that they offered "hibachi dinners", so decided to try someplace new for us. Upon arrival we noticed a lack of hibachi (or teppanyaki if you prefer) tables. Say what? Craning our necks and straining our ears, we neither saw the big grill tables nor heard the sounds of slicing, dicing, and banging that normally accompany said furnishings. Darn! As other reviewers have noted, the space is pretty nice, and well laid out. We decided to forge ahead though and did order hibachi dinners, scallops for my wife and filet and shrimp for me. The meals came with soup or salad (unlike other hibachi places where you get both), and I also ordered a spider roll. The sushi was tasty, the salads were fine (iceberg covered with a healthy, some might say too much, amount of some creamy dressing which was good), and the dinners came out quickly. The dinners come with veggie fried rice and mixed vegetables, and were good, tasting the same as what we would normally get if it was prepared in front of us. Service was friendly and efficient throughout. We both said we would not be averse to returning, but given that we could probably get similar food at other restaurants that are closer to home, I'm not sure we going out of our way to return. If we are in the vicinity and in the mood for sushi or other things they offer, then we would go back. read more

First time visit! Rolls were very tasty and I was happy they came in eight pieces not six. Nice lunch specials too!

Nice ambience, great food and wonderful presentation. You can fell the freshness of the products. Take advantage of their happy hour, all the sushis 50% off. You end up paying anywhere from 20-30 per person (on happy hour) where anyplace else would be 60. read more

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This place is by far my favorite Japanese Restaurant in the area! I am always greeted by the owner, his wife and many long-term staff members. They have so many menu choices. I have never had a bad roll. Fire Dragon Roll is crowd pleaser, it will definitely fill you up! It is HUGE! We are obsessed with the scorpion bowls, by far, much better than other local places that just mix cheap vodka with juice. Don't forget 50% off Sushi! What could be better!! Favorite restaurant by far!! read more

I'm surprised that you can find sushi this good in a strip mall. It's good and it's fresh. I'm no expert on sushi, but I know what tastes good. They also have an excellent miso soup. The sushi and the cocktail offerings are both extremely creative. However, I'm not sure that purists will be pleased. There's a sushi role with, I kid you not, Barcardi in it. The ambiance and the service are lovely, and on weekdays, the rolls are 50% off, so it's certainly worth a try. read more

Delicious sushi and one of my favorite lunch spots. They offer an amazing 50% off discount weekdays and Sunday around lunchtime. If the staff were more welcoming and friendly I would've given it that one extra star! read more

This place is fantastic. They offer a 50% off special daily on their sushi, besides the great price the food is delicious. Their dining area is beautiful with nice ambience, large bar with tropical drinks and colorful specialty beverages . Would definitely recommend going there or calling for take out. Try their Fire Dragon Roll with the grilled steak, it's my favorite. read more

Wow wow wow!!! Stopped for lunch the other day and the food was great!! Got the miso soup which was tasty Godzilla roll, perfection and flaming roll. The fish is super fresh presentation on point and the sauces they served with the rolls really complemented the food. On top of all that, they had 50% off on Tuesday for lunch!! Banging deal! read more

Love this place! It doesn't look like it's going to be good because it's in the middle of a random strip mall on Bald Hill Road. You can't even see it from the street. But then it's awesome! The prices are really good and then even have half-price sushi from 3:30-5:30 on Monday-Friday which is the best deal ever. It's very clean and I've loved everything I've gotten there so far! I'd highly recommend this restaurant. High-quality sushi for a great price. read more

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A few Fridays ago, I was invited to a birthday party for one of my work besties. Her husband arranged for six of her closest friends to surprise her for dinner at a local Japanese restaurant, Wasabi, in Warwick. Basically, all the friends were to get to the restaurant early and grab a booth so that when she wandered in, we would all be there to yell "surprise"! Fortunately everything worked out to plan, and it turns out that Wasabi was the idea place to have a surprise dinner for a small group of rowdy friends! Wasabi is located in a strip mall on Route 2, aka one of Rhode Island's busiest roads due to the immense number of stores and restaurants that line the street. I had passed by it a million times, but had never had the opportunity to dine there for some reason until this party! My husband and I were the first ones there, and we were instructed by the birthday girl's hubby to grab a "covered booth." When we arrived around 6, the restaurant was dead so I wasn't at all worried about securing ourselves the right sort of table. Basically, these covered booths were like private little cubbies with a curtain over the doorway for privacy. The booths are sized for small and large parties, and we were able to secure our own little room for our party of 8 without a reservation or an issue! It wasn't a booth per say, but more like a private room. It was really nice and perfect for a small party! The menus were certainly eye-catching, covered in a (hopefully) faux electric blue snake or lizard skin. Though my husband and I were the first ones, the waitstaff had no hesitation in asking us for our drink orders while we waited for the rest of the party. In fact, the waitress was very attentive the whole night, both with drink orders and with things like clearing plates and providing utensils. I started with green tea. I know this sounds kind of weird, but their green tea was awesome because it was especially earthy-tasting! In fact, my husband likened the taste of the tea to shredded wheat! I think it just had to do with the fact it indeed boasted a deep, earthy flavor. I was aiming to eat vegan and low-gluten. Wasabi of course had loads of vegan sushi options, but I don't like sushi, so I had more of a limited menu to work with. Fortunately, there were enough options from me to pick from. I decided to order the one explicitly vegetarian option I spotted- the vegetable teriyaki. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but I did know it came with either miso soup or their house salad. I, of course, asked for both! The miso was pretty standard, but that being said, it was very tasty, with chunks of tofu and some seaweed floating around in there too! The house salad was not too impressive, but also not bad. It consisted of lots of iceberg and a few grape tomatoes covered in a tasty dressing that I can't quite identify. The highlight of my meal was definitely the main course. My veggie teriyaki was basically a large plate of stir-fried veggies in teriyaki sauce, served with white rice on the side. The veggies were perfectly cooked, and included staples like pepper, onion, carrot and broccoli. I ate half of the delicious teriyaki with some white rice. I didn't notice brown rice as an option on the menu, but I also didn't ask about it either! All in all, while vegan and vegetarian options at Wasabi are not abundant, they do exist! My meal was very satisfying, from the soup to salad to the entree, and while it wasn't anything extraordinary, it was all tasty! I really loved the atmosphere though and the fact we could get a private room on a Friday night with no reservations for 8 people is in and of itself a testament to how great Wasabi is. I would definitely return and am already planning to do so with just the hubby. read more

My go-to sushi place in RI. Sushi is always affordable... & GOOD as well as fresh. I've been to many many sushi places & this one is comparable to high end places at a fraction of the price. I usually prefer raw sushi rolls (no California-shouldn't-be-considered-sushi-roll for me!) & I have been delighted with my meal each & every time. One exception to my real-sushi-should-be-raw mentality is the fire dragon roll. OMG! Sushi + fire + alcohol ?!?!!! Genius. & so delicious. 5 stars to wasabi for presentation alone. Service is excellent too- the manager/owner is SO friendly, accommodating, & remembers his patrons! I will definitely go back...as I have pretty much once a week now. Actually kinda hesitant to add to the great reviews (truth) bc I don't want my favorite sushi place bombarded when I go for my weekly fix! read more

Third time I have been here. The sushi is consistently fresh, and the waitresses as well as the men creating the sushi are very helpful, nice, and accurate. Unfortunately, the store is hidden , even though it is on the main road. I have never been here when it is crowded, but still, the food is always fresh. Very diverse, and large selection in special rolls. Definitely worth going there repeatedly.... read more

Great sushi for the price! Every so often I will order sushi to go from here and it's good! The fire dragon roll is great. During certina times of the day ( usually lunch time) they have half off sushi specials which is amazing. Recently I went there and a roll I ordered was excluded from the half off. I wish I had known that, I would have ordered something different. Regardless if you're looking for a place for quick inexpensive sushi in the area, This is your place! There are Better sushi places that are not too far from here that I would probably choose over wasabi, but overall a good place. read more

Awesome! Everything was wonderfully presented and tasted amazing! Can't wait to go back when in the area! Sushi was perfect! read more

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I like this restaurant. I has an awesome atmosphere and it's very clean. It's a great place to take a date. They have private booths with curtains so nobody can see In very romantic. They also play R&B which is unique for a sushi restaurant but enjoyable. Tonight I got the Kani salad great portion, presentation and flavor! For dinner I got the Victoria Secret Roll amazing! Next time I may ask for light rice just to keep calories down. My boyfriend had the crabmeat salad which had wasabi creamy sauce on it very spicy but he enjoyed it. For Dinner he got a Ninja Roll which he also enjoyed:) so thumbs up for date night !! read more

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