Over all it was a grate experience. Our waitress was nice and respectful. Food was amazing, my daughter got the chicken teriyaki. I got the yellow tuna and tempura rolls. All I have to say is tasty... read more

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AMAZING!!!!! Really everything was delicious! The sushi was spectacular and so was the miso soup, I'm usually not a big fan but this miso soup was special tasted really good And the presentation was so pretty (I loved the flowers) . I loved the music kinda felt like I was in a Disney princess movie and the service was really nice. Will come again when I'm back in town. 5/5 read more

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We were in town for a wrestling tournament. The food and service was great. Private booths are cool.

The sushi was great! We ordered several rolls and shared the platter. The fire roll we had was really fun too. The waitress was great too and helped us navigate the menu. read more

Wayo Sushi Bar & Grill - Seaweed Salad - Japanese Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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My server literally was mopping the floor put the mop down, no way she washed her hands as she told me, tried serving me the food. I explained the situation as I was not paying for poor food handling and now it's my problem. I would not eat at this place if you're concerned about proper hygiene in the service industry. If I get food poisoning I'll update. read more

Best sushi I have ever had, the service is the best I've ever had. The ambiance is something like Japan, and the servers are amazing. read more

Wayo Sushi Bar & Grill - Glenstone roll - Japanese Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

I stopped by Wayo for the first time yesterday evening to grab some sushi takeout after having the restaurant recommended to me by a friend. I was greeted by a host who provided me with a menu after I asked to order takeout. He was very helpful with answering my questions about the menu, providing recommendations, and giving me a time estimate for when my food will be ready. He told me that it would be about 15 minutes-- and 10 minutes later my shrimp udon and my spicy salmon roll were ready to go! Not only was the service great and quick, but the food itself was very good. It was pretty reasonably priced (I got a fairly large serving of udon with 5 large shrimp and an 8 piece roll for $19 after tax) and had great flavor. The spicy salmon roll has a more generous portion of fish in it than most restaurants seem to give on a "cheaper" roll. Overall, I really enjoyed the food and will definitely be returning to Wayo for takeout or a sit down meal. read more

Wayo Sushi Bar & Grill - Shrimp udon, spicy salmon roll - Japanese Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Processed teriyaki chicken! I would bet the ranch their Teriyaki chicken came in a heat and serve bag! Only saving grace here was the tempura, outside of that, I have nothing good to say about this sad place. read more

Amazing food and service!!!!! And ambiance is great too - love the private booths. The sweet & spicy chicken is perfectly crispy and juicy. The sushi is always fresh and delicious. Highly recommend! read more

We were in the mood for sushi and wanted to try a new place. We came on a Friday evening around 8pm and the place was quiet. We were one of two tables. After tasting our food I was shocked that this place wasn't packed out. We started with Miso soup and Crab Rangoon, both were delicious. The Miso soup is one of, if not the, best I've ever had. The Crab Rangoons were stuffed with cream cheese and real shredded crab meat, fried to perfection and not overly crunchy. For our entrees we had the Chicken Yakisoba and the Rich & Famous roll. The Yakisoba had great flavor. The veggies were cooked perfectly and enhanced the flavor of the dish. Most noodle dishes are more noodle than veggies and meat. Not the case here! The Rich & Famous roll is definitely rich with flavor. It was plated beautifully and not overly doused with sauces. Needless to say, we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. If you enjoy Sushi, this is the best I've found in Springfield! read more

Wayo Sushi Bar & Grill - Rich & Famous Roll - Japanese Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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The 3 rolls we had (Rich & Famous, Lobster, 911 Rolls) were just a magnificent blend of tastes and textures and even temperatures! Cooked perfectly also. Before those we shared the Jalapeño Bombs. The jalapeños were so fresh and yummy. Best sushi I've had in a while. read more

Wayo Sushi Bar & Grill - 911 Roll, Rich & Famous Roll, Lobster Roll - Japanese Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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Amazing 1. reasonable prices 2. beautiful decor and a wonderful spot for a date 3. stunning food presentation (even included a little flower) 4. great service 5. a very clean and peaceful environment Throughout the meal, I found myself wondering, "why is this place not bustling? It's wonderful!" read more

Delicious sushi! I've eaten there only twice, but both were incredible! I'm a sweet tooth, so I got the summer dream roll, and an eel roll. And miso soup to start the meal. read more

Wayo Sushi Bar & Grill - Summer Dream Roll, and Eel Roll - Japanese Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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I'm always very passionate about the restaurants that I review. Wayo Japan sushi and Grill goes above and beyond every single time I come in. I've been coming here for three years now and I've never had a bad experience. The little lady in the back who makes the sushi is so sweet. You can tell by the way the food tastes that she loves what she does. Tonight is my birthday and after having some amazing sushi my brain went stupid and I left my purse. I came in an hour and a half before close so by the time we left they were starting to clean up. I called in 15 minutes after I had left and after realizing that I've left my purse they stayed after hours to make sure that my birthday wasn't ruined from me not having everything I need to go out and have a good time. If you're looking for quality sushi quality people and a fantastic environment Come to Wayo it is in every way the best. **try the rich and famous roll** read more

Parking: Lots of parking including space for a bob tail truck. Safety: Area seemed safe enough Price: Moderate Decor: Very warm and inviting Food: Flavors and presentation was amazing read more

Wayo Sushi Bar & Grill - Japanese Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

This was a really nice restaurant at one time now they can't even make fried rice I have no idea what happened to this place it's bad enough they are hardly ever actually open And it looks abandoned from the outside but it's not the building is just in really bad shape but the black paint wasn't a horrible idea it does mess with visual awareness and be careful in the parking lot it's a mess also it's could be a safety hazard if they ever became busy it's very confusing read more

Quick service, friendly staff, & good prices. Loved the party roll! Atmosphere was really pleasant too.

I absolutely love this place! I moved here for college 3 years ago and this by FAR is the best sushi spot in Springfield. I always do pick up, and the rolls are phenomenal every time. I can be somewhat picky with my sushi quality and they nail it every time. I can't speak to anything except the sushi and seaweed salad (yum) but it's definitely number one. Everyone should give it a try!! Hats off to the crew that works here read more

Great service, great sushi and great peaceful private environment. Love, love, love this little place! read more

Wayo Sushi Bar & Grill - Such a cute little private space to enjoy amazing sushi! It's nice and quiet and fantastic service! - Japanese Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

I been here many time, the reason we go back is they have happy hours before 6 pm. Also my boyfriend love fried rolls there. I found the food here sometime inconsistent sometime fresh sometime makes my stomach feel uneasy. I would say the price is pretty okay, the restaurant's atmosphere is nice, and good service. read more

Wayo Sushi Bar & Grill - Shrimp yakisoba, I like the noodle, the taste is okay and the price is a bit high for the portion. - Japanese Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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This sushi was SO GOOD. They weren't busy on a Saturday so I was skeptical, but this is like the best sushi in Springfield. I definitely recommend the yellowtail roll! We will be back!! read more

Wayo Sushi Bar & Grill - Yellowtail roll, tuna avocado roll and Glenstone roll - Japanese Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

My son and I were the first customers there when they opened, yet we had to wait over 50 minutes for our food. During this time, we saw other customers who came in after we did get their food before us. We had to listen to other diners' loud conversations, excessive coughing, and cellphone on speaker. And the waitress didn't check on us once, not even to refill my water. The food was okay, but the experience was horrible. read more

This place was awesome! We got six rolls rolls they were all good. I've had sushi in Fancy places in Seattle and others all over the place. This place is spot on. Fire Viking was literally on fire. Samurai, rich and famous, firecracker, 911 and one other I can't remember the name of. read more

My wife and I are total foodies. We lived in Southern California for 32 years where a person can get the best of everything. Since moving here in early 2016, we have had one bad dining experience after another; So much so that we cook at home more often than we ever have. We tried Wayo on a suggestion from a friend. We entered with trepidation due to their location and past dining experiences, and we were more than pleasantly surprised! Their staff is over-the-top friendly and the sushi and rolls were excellent. They are a little on the slow side, but I think that is more a kitchen staffing issue than anything. We did have one specialty roll that was a little heavy on the mayo, but overall we were happy enough that we returned the next night and brought relatives that were in from out of town. They too were very happy with the quality and taste if the food. They are really into presentation and know how to plate their food, and on that front I'd give them 5 stars. They also make their own low-sodium soy sauce in-house which does just trick without crowding out taste, Overall, I'm giving them 4 stars because 5 should be reserved for the best of the best. At the end of the day, I don't think you'll find a much better sushi experience in the Springfield area. We will be regulars. read more

I really lived the sushi at this place. My son took me here for my Birthday and He ordered me the Tuna Roll . It was amazing he also ordered me the Chicken Teriyaki which was also very good. I am excited to try all of the sushi rolls they have. Will definitely be one of my go to spots. If you haven't tried this place you really need to. read more

Had a great experience here. Our server was very nice and helpful, very knowledgeable about the menu. I ordered the the 8 piece sushi dinner and the wife ordered the chicken yaki soba. Our server brought our miso soup and my salad, which my wife groaned not realizing her meal didn't come with one. The server offered to add one for her, which we wanted, a returned very quickly with hers. Miso soup is one of my favorites and there's was really good. The dressing on the salad had good flavor that wasn't too strong, we both really enjoyed the soup and salad. My sushi was brought out on a serving dish shaped like a bridge, it was really interesting and fun. I did overestimate my appetite in ordering the 8 piece as the nigiri had very thick cut pieces of fish and tasted amazing. It had been a while since having really good sushi and had forgotten just how filling good sushi can be. The wife only had a few bites of her yaki soba after filling up on her salad, soup, and half of my California rolls, but did say it tasted really good. Some other things, they must have had a shift change while we were there as a different server brought our main dishes out and tended to us the after that, they handled the change over very well. The booths are mostly closed in and they have curtains draping the entry, we really liked the privacy it provided and, for us, enhanced our experience. We have found our new go-to spot for a really nice dinner out. Our ticket came out to a little under $60 before the tip and we felt it was well worth it, however I will probably go with the smaller portion of sushi next time, not because of the price, but because the 4 or 6 piece would be enough to be filling. read more

I always love this place every we go. Not usually super busy. Quiet and romantic. Food always excellent. I always leave thinking we need to cone here more often. read more

Awesome service! Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable about dietary restrictions. They have great gluten-free and vegan options. I had the gluten-free version of their tempura, and it was delicious. The veggie rolls were also good. Definitely will be back!! read more

uh, no. They would not even do so much as to confirm my order when i came in. 40 minute wait, 6 pieces of ho-hum nigiri. So disappointed. Waited to try this and apparently i should have come two years ago. read more

I have dined here several times and while the food is not bad, its over priced, inconsistent, and mediocre. The prices are comperable to other Japanese resterants in town but the quality is not there. read more

Tried this place for the first time and we will definitely be back. This was my first time dining out sushi. The exterior of the restaurant is very nice. When we walked in, we were immediately greeted by 3 employees and seated promptly in a private little " room ". In addition to the regular menu, a laminated paper with a dry erase marker was left for us to mark our sushi selections. The sushi options were nearly endless, taking 3 rows of 1 side of the laminated card. The nice gentleman brought us some Wasabi cucumbers and took our drink order and returned to answer our questions and gave some newbie recommendations for sushi. We ended up sharing a chicken teriyaki dinner and a Rich & Famous roll. The salad's dressing was made in house and was amazing, as was the Miso soup. The chicken teriyaki was tender and the veggies crisp and the sushi was amazing. Although the layout of the restaurant is designed for parties of 4 or less in the little cubby rooms, there are some larger seating for a bigger dining group. The restaurant is decorated very nicely. It appears to be a family owned and operated, as I was introduced to the owner, her husband and her sister. Although I was initially overwhelmed with the sushi selections, I am pleased that we tried this restaurant and I will bring my self proclaimed sushi aficionado friends back with me and am sure that they will feel as I do. read more

If you based your initial expectations of Wayo on its location and outside appearance, you might be inclined to underestimate the deliciousness within. That would be a mistake of the highest order. Phenomenal miso, surprisingly fresh sushi and an unexpectedly elegant atmosphere combine to form a truly special experience here - one compounded by the extraordinarily friendly nature of the owners, who go out of their way to make guests feel at home. The ingredients are as fresh as they come (many are grown or produced on site) and everything is made with a level of care not often seen in this price range. read more

Wayo Sushi Bar & Grill - This entire plate cost less than $45 and contained some of the best sushi I've had in Springfield. - Japanese Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Growing up in a fishing community, I am used to fish so fresh that it swims around in my stomach for a time after consuming! That being said, the food is fantastically fresh and the flavor profiles were spot on. Not something I would have expected so far inland. The "Home made" wasbi pickled cucumber appetizer was absolutely awesome and I wished I could've taken some (a LOT of some) home. read more

AMAZING sushi place. The outside is beautiful, the atmosphere is great, and most importantly, the food was too die for. Very flavorful and fresh, it felt like I was at a coastal restarting, the quality of the fish and food was so great. read more

Tried Wayo's for the first time, and was craving some decent sushi around 3pm (which was pretty awesome, considering a lot of our sushi places are not open at 3pm) My first impression of the place was it was pretty dark, but had some cute decor, but I also notice how emptied it was. After receiving the menu, the hostess (I wish I got her name) was super helpful and recommand some of their specialty rolls for me. The two rolls I ordered had A LOT of the Japanese Mayo sauce on it, which I feel they relay on that to give the roll a kick, but to me, it was overbearing. Service was pretty good, but the sushi was a hit and miss. Their Cali Roll (the only thing I ordered that didn't have the mayo sauce) was awesome. read more

Always come here for sushi. They always are friendly, and the sushi is always good. I like the inclosed booths they have. Gives you more of a intimate setting. I would recommend. read more

Good sushi! I went in the middle of the afternoon for a late lunch. That's the time of the day things can be iffy. Not here! Good service and fresh quality sushi. Nice decor and reasonable prices. read more

Wayo Sushi Bar & Grill - Spicy crab and spicy tuna. - Japanese Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

The food was fantastic! Their lunch box meal was very unique. The deluxe version came with teriyaki meat, fresh fruit, a small sushi roll, crab rangoons, and these strange but awesome sweet potato sticks. It was a little pricey for this much food but it was a ton and you will definitely be full. For a lunch you could probably still be satisfied with the basic box. Their sushi tasted fresh in comparison to many other places. Now for the reason they got 4 stars instead of 5. The service was extremely slow and there were not that many patrons for it to be that slow. My group was about 10 people and our beverages were not filled once after we received them. It is a shame because everything else was really good. There are many booths with these little red curtains. It could be perceived as romantic for couples but kind of looks like they have a different kind of romance there after a certain time of the night. read more

We came in about an hour and a half before closing on a Sunday. There was a huge storm that drenched us on the run from the curb to the restaurant, so we plopped down on the sofa in the lobby as there was a grouping of about 6 kids waiting. The kids left and we still hadn't been greeted, this was about 5 minutes in. It was obvious they were understaffed and rushing around furiously to take care of the handful of customers that were already dining. The gentleman owner was servicing the tables, busing the tables, and handling the bills. His wife was making sushi from the time we arrived to the time that we left. About 10 minutes in the gentleman owner came over and explained they were severely short-staffed for the night and would guarantee us a spot if we could wait about another 30 minutes. We were in no rush and had eaten here before and were really craving the spicy chicken teriyaki so we just chatted on the couch until our time came. Once sat, he thanked us profusely for waiting and understanding. Everything else went off without a hitch and it was THE BEST service I had ever received dining out, including very high-end restaurants that I've been to. At the end we were rewarded with a complimentary green tea dessert that was amazing! Himself and his wife brought the dessert out and again thanked us profusely. You could tell how badly they felt that they had to turn away customers and had us waiting for so long. Very kind people, an intimate dining experience, well priced and great tasting. I will return every time I'm in the area. read more

What a hidden gem! The food, starting with the wasabi Cucumbers, is great. I also had the jalapeño bomb which is a jalapeño stuffed with spicy crab and then deep fried. I chose the shrimp be to box and it was quite good. The only downfall is the awkward, closed off, intimate seating. Once you visit, you'll understand. read more

Wayo Sushi Bar & Grill - Japanese Near Me - Springfield, Missouri