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Wayo Sushi Bar & Grill

4.0 (86 reviews)
ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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What's the vibe?
Intimate
Quiet
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Seaweed Salad
Frances Y.

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.

Glenstone roll

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.

Shrimp udon, spicy salmon roll
Kenzie M.

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.

Rich & Famous Roll
Megan W.

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!

911 Roll,  Rich & Famous Roll, Lobster Roll
Erin O.

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.

Summer Dream Roll, and Eel Roll
Annie C.

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.

Robertha P.

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

Such a cute little private space to enjoy amazing sushi! It's nice and quiet and fantastic service!
Ashley P.

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

Shrimp yakisoba, I like the noodle, the taste is okay and the price is a bit high for the portion.
Moon K.

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.

Yellowtail roll, tuna avocado roll and Glenstone roll

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

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

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Wayo Sushi Bar & Grill - japanese - Updated May 2026

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