Best sushi in Roanoke! The sumo roll is hands down my favorite! A little crunchy with a lot of flavor. And they're reasonably priced!

Wasabi's is more than just a trendy downtown restaurant... it's a genuine sushi bar. As their website correctly states, "the word 'sushi'... doesn't refer to fish at all - it refers to rice that has been seasoned with vinegar, sugar and salt." They definitely understand sushi rice here! I ordered takeout consisting of shrimp, tuna, and white tuna nigiri. The rice in my nigiri had extraordinary flavor. The two types of tuna were the perfect cuts of fish. My shrimp actually tasted like shrimp, with zero fishy taste. The parking in downtown Roanoke may not be the best, but I know where to please my nigiri cravings despite the fact! read more

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Great service, great Maki rolls, but the sashimi was a little bland. We got the sushi boat and it was all rice and sashimi. Wish we had ordered more Maki rolls, because the California roll was really good. read more

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Unfortunately this was not a good food experience. Service was pleasant and attentive. The 3 rolls... each had problems. 1. Spider. The tuna was over fried. I could only taste the grease in the tundra fried tuna. Couldn't even taste the unagi sauce. 2. Sumo. On the menu it says it's their most popular roll. Gave it a try and it was the worst of the 3. There was so much sauce the rolls were swimming in it. Way too many flavors that they ended up blending together and strangely tasted bland after awhile. 3. Dragon. The tastiest of the 3, but each piece was so large it was hard to do one bite. Had to take two bites. I did order the Pearl saki, which was the best part of the dinner. I will not go back there again. read more

Sushi was amazing for a solid price!!! Highly recommend as the staff was attentive and the food is top notch. Great for a nice lunch or dinner. read more

Wasabi's is serviceable sushi, definitely nothing all that interesting on the menu and I have to question any place that doesn't even slice its fish fresh as ordered. I had never previously been to a sushi bar where you see huge plates of pre-sliced fish - all a bit thicker than I would like and it definitely doesn't melt in your mouth like top sushi should. If you're downtown and want sushi it's pretty much the only game in town - you won't get sick but if you know good sushi you won't be impressed. read more

I've tried LOTS of sushi and I've eaten at restaurants all over the US and Japan. This place has sushi that's better taste and quality than 99% of the places I tried in Japan. It's ruined me on eating at most other places because it's so good here. Do yourself a favor and try one of the many spicy hand rolls. The Irish roll is also very good. The service is excellent and every server I've ever had is friendly and attentive. Do not pass up an opportunity to eat here! read more

This is your run of the mill sushi place. Seems to be the only one in the downtown area so it was always busy when we were visiting Roanoke for the weekend. The sushi was as expected. Service was fine. The restaurant itself is a little dingy but i was ok with that. What did kinda suck was that I ordered udon noodles and what i got was not udon. The noodles seemed more like fettuccine. Udon noodles definitely have that sorta bite to them that i really wanted. The flavor was still good but i wish they would have informed me they were out of udon noodles and gave me the option to pick something else. Husband got all sashimi and it was fairly thick cuts. read more

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I was skeptical about getting Sushi so far from the coast however this place has good sushi hands down. Great experience

The best sushi in Roanoke. The service is great, the sushi is superior, just 10/10 recommend.

Ordered the teriyaki chicken and it was literally the most bland thing I had ever eaten at a restaurant. Came with maybe 4-5 pieces of broccoli. The dish was just chicken that was cooked and sliced- absolutely no flavor at all with sauce on top. This could have been the worst meal I've ever had in a restaurant. Spend your hard earned money somewhere else. read more

Blah! Really the only items our group ordered that were average was the edamame and the seaweed salad. The teriyaki shrimp skewers were inedible-- dry, flavorless. While the shrimp looked large and fresh, the exterior was so dry I had to look twice to make sure they had been peeled! The shrimp and pork gyoza were deep fried vs pan-fried and had an odd taste. read more

Seriously? If I wasn't starving, I wouldn't have ate any of it. If you're into the really saucy rolls, totally smothered in mayo (and I'm not knocking that, although sushi bars need to bring it down a notch) then this is your place. My friend ordered their best seller, The Sumo. See photo. She took one, hesitant bite and sent it back. I took one nibble of my "Japanese spring rolls" and didn't eat the rest. One friend thought they were ok & the other friend literally spit it out. My teriyaki vegetables were so over cooked, it was like eating retirement home food. The miso was fine but how can you screw up miso except to skimp on the strength? My friend was extremely disappointed on the size of his unagi dinner, ended up ordering another roll that wasn't impressive at all. Oh! And the service was bad too. They don't even know what's on the menu & we had to wait forever, just to take our order & the place was half full. We had to flag her down to order, to bring our check. But she brought dinner to the table & we had not finished our salad, let alone our soup She wasn't pleasant at all. Not rude but cold as sake. I didn't feel welcome. Definitely over priced! We just ate at Ben Gui's two nights before and they were great! 4 stars to them. read more

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Ordered the chicken teriyaki and the samurai roll. Needless to say I was incredibly underwhelmed. If I had to describe the chicken in one word it would be bland. The choice either had no flavor or character to it. The sauce tasted like generic stir fry sauce. The Rice was cooked properly but that's the high point of this meal. Definitely not worth the price paid for it. The Samurai roll was a different story. The spicy tuna filling was delicious, and having a cucumber outside brought a nice crunch and freshness to the role. My only complaint is that it comes in 5 pieces. Summary: order the sushi and approach the rest with caution. read more

Go to sushi spot located in downtown Roanoke! Nice stop while strolling through downtown. We like to go for lunch because of the lunch sushi deal read more

The sushi here is generous portions at decent prices. Staff is quite friendly and follow COVID protocols. Definitely worth visiting! read more

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Don't waste your time or better. Poor exscuse for asian cuisine. The food is piss poor at best.

In Roanoke for a business trip, Wasabi's was recommended for a great sushi place. They were right! I got the Sake Roll and a Vegetable roll. Both were fresh and delicious. The portions and prices were perfect. I would definitely recommend Wasabi's if you are looking for a yummy sushi restaurant. read more

My spouse and I actually love this place. We visited Roanoke for the first time about three years ago and ended up here after I got a sudden craving for sushi. This place is nothing fancy, but the fish is so good. We got the boat for two and some appetizers. Now every time we're in Roanoke, we make sure to come to this place. read more

I've been going here for at least a decade now, and I'll continue going here for as long as I'm able. I cannot recommend it enough- the food is perfect, the staff is exceptionally kind and attentive, and ordering for pick-up is easy and stress free! read more

Staying at a local hotel and DoorDashed some sushi. The spicy sauce is mostly crab meat, but it doesn't say that anywhere on the menu. So we ordered two rolls that we couldn't even eat. The unagi did not taste right at all, and the avocado was brown. They also packaged our maki without a divider for the wasabi, and it got all over my rolls (I dislike wasabi, and give all of mine to my boyfriend). Waste of $50. read more

I didn't die... so there's that. Yet, anyway. But the service was lacking and the food... Ugh. I knew better.... I should've walked out when I saw that they put tilapia in a bunch of their rolls. read more

Best sushi in Roanoke hands down. Their eel roll was probably the best I've ever had. I would recommend sushi when going there.

Generous portion and nice sushi, but service was too rushing. Chicken yakitory was a huge portion, but not the one that I expected: too big in each chicken piece and sauce was not fully marinated. It didn't taste like grilled. Then service was making me fell like I was at a fast food restaurant. Overall food quality was not too bad but not consistent. Service needs some improvement. read more

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I have tried a lot sushi restaurants while traveling around and this is by far the best sushi I have had. Usually when you ask for spicy there's no spice but there's a kick to it....love it!!! The plum wine is the sweetest and delicious. If you're able to try it and love sushi I highly recommend this place. read more

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Love this place. The good is great, and fresh. I use to live about two blocks, and eat here about twice a month. And it never gets old! Great taste, great restaurant ... you won't regret eating here! And it's worth every penny read more

I have been to Wasabi's several times at the request of other friends who really like the place and its location and every time it just grosses me out. I will never go again. I personally find that the sushi rolls and hand rolls are grotesquely overstuffed, smothered in sauce/spicy mayo, and often they combine way too many types of fish into their rolls. Overkill to the point of being nauseating. I know they must think they're being creative but it just doesn't taste good. This last time we went for lunch the food was nearly inedible. We ordered various nigiri and maki rolls and several types tasted downright fishy and unfresh. One particular roll was still frozen in the middle!!! We couldn't even finish our food and the waitress kindly asked if we wanted a to go box: a unanimous "no". (Side note: The waitstaff is friendly and courteous and the food arrived promptly.) The food overall has little thought or care put into the balance of flavors and textures. The sushi is in no way authentic. The atmosphere is tacky and dark. The bathroom doubles as a closet for cleaning supplies. I frankly don't know how they stay in business. In my opinion the only thing it has going for it is location and the food is reasonably priced (but I just don't think it's any good). read more

Well, I've had better - that's for sure. The place was packed, but it is the only Sushi bar in walking distance from DT Roanoke - so maybe this is what gives. We ordered three rolls and split them. They were pretty expensive for Roanoke, but the quality was fresh. None of the rolls packed the flavor punch we were looking for on a spicy scale, and two rolls seemed to be filled with a similar spicy tuna/mayo mixture that lacked creativity. So far as the decor goes, it was dark and had a combination of every Asian decor item you could westernize and hang on the wall or from the ceiling. Probably not the most creative or relaxing environment. The place is small and does not have many seating options for a larger group. If you have a hankerin' for sushi and live near down town Roanoke, this may be your only option. read more

All I can really say about Wasabi's was that it was alright. The decor is kind of lame--silly kimonos and scrolls hang all over the walls. I went for lunch and I got the mixed lunch special "wasabi" sushi platter. Their California rolls were really great. As part of the platter there were a few "chef choice" sushi pieces. I really liked one but couldn't place what it was. I asked the waitress and she didn't know. I never got an answer before I left the restaurant. Another beef I have with Wasabi's was their semi-dirty bathroom. There was a mop and bucket just hanging out in the ladies room and the floor looked dingy. I'm not very squeamish about bathrooms normally, but this one made me feel a little uncomfortable. The location is great if you want dinner before heading to a few bars in the downtown area. There's always plenty of parking near Market Square! read more

Their lunch specials are pretty good if you like sushi and rolls or a combination of the two. The decor is cheesy Japanese whatever, but if the food tastes good then I could care less. The reason I wanted to write this is so people know about and order the seafood soup. Its amazing. Do it and thank me. Also, in regard to Adri T's review, if you are downtown and want sushi but don't want to go to Wasabi, you should try Metro on Campbell. They are very creative with their rolls and its a fun bar as well. read more

The sushi was delicious! However, the teriyaki meal was not very satisfying. The bowl of rice was tiny and they left the tails on the shrimp. It came out on a skillet but it seemed like a kid's meal. The ginger dressing on the salad was good though. read more

Could not BELIEVE how rude!!! Went in for lunch, and after we were seated the waiter came around to tell us "We close at 3:00 you will have to eat fast." SERIOUSLY??? It was 2:45. If you don't want customers past 3:00 shut your doors earlier! It was with the drive to Ben Gui's off 419, the food is better and the service is awesome, downtown was just more convenient that day. I promise, I will not make that mistake again! read more

Always fresh! I never worry about the quality of fish here. Every roll has a different and unique blend of flavors! read more

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Wasabi's is just OK. I have to say that the food quality is very inconsistent. Some days I go and the rolls are great, and other days I want to ask for a refund. I typically go for the simple california roll, but the last time I went the avocado used in the roll was brown (clearly not fresh), and the cucumber was squishy (should have been crispy/crunchy). Also, I think that for rolls they clearly state that has immitation crab meat, they charge way too much compared to other's out there. The ginger salad is a good way to start but honestly that is all I can say good about this place anymore. The lunch deals really are not deals when you individually price certain rolls together and make your own meal. read more

It's hard to choose from all the kinds of sushi they have, but my personal favorite is the volcano and the spider rolls. The volcano as you can imagine has a bit of kick to it, while the spider is more sweet. Would 100% recommend this place if you want quick and yummy food. They are always busy, but so fast. Bathrooms are a little funky but the sushi's is worth it. read more

My wife is hard of hearing so we always request to sit side by side. We explained this to the host who refused to seat us at a table where we could sit side by side. They had multiple four tops open yet had to "keep them open in case more people came in". Good luck with that philosophy. We will never be part of those "more people". We walked across the street to a Mexican restaurant and got great service there. Wasabi needs to walk across the street and see what read customer service looks like. read more

A good dining experience with friends at Wasabi's. Started with miso soup and a house salad. The miso was a mix of red and white and had a good overall flavor, but tasted just a bit stale. The salad was good but came with a miniscule amount of the quite tasty creamy ginger dressing. The server was kind enough to bring an additional cup. For the main course, I had tuna nigiri sushi and the ubiquitous California roll. The tuna was exceptionally fresh and tender and the flavor was exactly as I had hoped for. The California roll was a bit of a letdown, the avocado was browned and the cucumber lacked the snap and crunch that typically makes this roll a favorite. The texture aside, the taste was good, but the paltry and inconsistent amount of roe on the outside was a disappointment. Overall, the dining experience was very good. Service was responsive and we were served our order quickly and with courtesy. The atmosphere and decor at Wasabi's was a bit drab and the table lighting could use some improvements, but it did not take away from the enjoyable dining experience. There are limited choices for Japanese restaurants in Roanoke and Wasabi's is a good choice for a decent meal. read more

The food is always great. It's a small sushi place with decent prices, good menu, and most importantly good sushi. The other ratings on here seem to be pretty picky. It's as clean as anywhere in downtown Roanoke and much nicer dining than some of its neighbors. it's also open later than some other places down there which can be very nice. read more

I really wanted to like this place. My wife sent me here after searching this site. It had a sense of a great find in an undiscovered hall in the wall. Well "A Metzia" it wasn't. The price is reasonable and the server was nice but the fish was far from fresh, comes to think of it, I never had such a "tough" Yellow Tail before and the White Tuna was not much better. They are nice though. read more

My mom and I went here for dinner tonight. We got the sashimi entree and the sushi deluxe entree. Both were wonderful. Very casual atmosphere. We will be returning! read more