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.)

Hana Sushi was overall a good experience. As a vegetarian, I was happy to see several sushi roll…read moreoptions available. We ordered the veggie sushi combo, veggie maki roll, peanut avocado roll, and shiitake mushroom roll. The veggie sushi combo came with a salad, but it wasn't brought out with our meal and we had to ask for it. The veggie maki roll was essentially fried rolls, which were solid and satisfying. The vegetarian sushi combo had a beautiful presentation, and it included some veggie sashimi, which was unique and not something I see very often. The peanut avocado and shiitake mushroom rolls were fantastic and definitely the highlights. The ambiance was good, the food was solid but not extraordinary, and the service was mid. Overall, a decent spot with good vegetarian options.

Got the Kiss Kiss specialty roll, which I'd get again, very tasty. And the chicken katsu ramen with…read morethe spicy tonku broth base. The ramen bowls here are massive, and I'd recommend splitting it between two people like we did or plan on taking part of it to-go with you because of its larger portion size. Will have to come back again earlier in the day to try one of their lunch specials!

Their yaki udon (chicken) is amazing. Travels really well too. Recommend adding some sriracha. I…read morefound the regular ramen bowls well made but I'm not a huge ramen fan. The rest of the menu is solid.

Got two Hidden leaf bowls. It cost over 50 dollars for them. The meat was so dry and chewy and…read morethey didn't add any chili sauce to it. Small portions and very bland. I'm so disappointed. I've heard nothing but good things about this place. Staff was super nice and the store looked cool, the food just is not worth the price. I've had better ramen in the mall.

Had an absolutely wonderful meal here! My table ordered the Chilean sea bass, teriyaki steak, pad…read morethai with tofu, crispy brussels sprouts, yellowtail and scallop sashimi, edamame, vegetable spring rolls, tonkotsu pork ramen, and the Marilyn monroll. The sea bass was the best I've ever had anywhere; crispy crust and deliciously moist inside. The vegetable spring rolls were so good I wished I had gotten a second order. Brussels sprouts were leveled by my party of 4 in minutes - cooked perfectly and the sauce is wonderful. I really enjoyed the sashimi as well. The teriyaki steak was tasty, but the steak itself was very fatty and gristly. That was our only complaint as literally everything else was perfect, tasted great, and instagram-worthy plating.

Dining in or DoorDash-ing out, Wasabi is the bomb! I've never had a piece of sushi there that…read morewasn't delicious, and their pork dumplings are a must-order.

4.8* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $38 02/21/2026 Another great stop at Ninja Sushi Ramen...and again on our way home from Mass on Saturday night. This time we started with a Mango Margarita and Super Dirty Geisha - both highly recommended! For our dinner, we started with a Beef Negimaki (see picture) appetizer and really enjoyed it! The sauce was so good that I found myself literally trying to spoon up all of the extra before they took the plate back! For our dinner, my wife ordered the Cha Shu Ramen (see picture) and I ordered the Yellowtail Jalapeno Roll (see picture), as I wasn't that hungry. As is our standard practice, we shared our orders and both enjoyed both of the selections - so would definitely recommend them for anyone visiting. Lastly, the Taro Milk Tea looked awfully good, so I tried it - and believe me, it tasted as good as it looks! 11/01/2023 Another great stop for dinner after Mass with friends. Stayed light tonight with the Spicy Tuna Roll, but splurged for a dessert and tried the Mango Japanese Mochi (see picture).

This Sushi Ramen restaurant is very nice and welcoming. The staff was friendly, our waiter…read moreexplained certain dishes to me and made suggestions based on what I liked, and we thoroughly enjoyed our food. The Baba mocha tea was interesting and good. I can't wait to visit this business again. Of course, the Ramen soup with shrimp and dumplings was sooooo good.

Very nice restaurant, decent selection of tables and booths, very clean and spacious…read more The service was excellent, our server was very friendly, not overly aggressive, fast with serving drinks, appetizers, and entrees, yet she allowed time to enjoy them and casually checked to see how things were and if we had any other needs. They have a small assortment of hot & cold sake. A number of wines, and a decent selection of domestic, imported, and local beers. The appetizers and foods were delicious, a nice selection of Korean, Japanese, and Chinese dishes, the pictures can speak for themselves.

Oh, my! I just stopped in because I was hungry and tired, and wanted phô. They don't have phô. So…read moreI asked if they have anything with rice noodles. They don't. So I ordered ramen. Listen carefully. This ramen is sooooo good. I've never liked ramen, and I couldn't say why. It might be the vegetables? Anyway, this ramen had beef so tender I could bite a piece off. The bok choy just changed my mind about that vegetable. It was tender and flavorful. I'm sitting at home, slurping this up, and wishing I had enough room to eat it all. The broth is making me smile. It's a quiet little place in a strip mall, next to Pancheros. Don't drive by. You'll be sorry. De Rice gets the love, but this place deserves it.

The food is EXCELLENT here; dirty wings are nice and crisp on the outside, tender and juicy on the…read moreinside. The Pho is a heavenly light broth with mild or spicy flavor as one chooses, while filled with noodles and generous helpings of meat or vegetables of your choice. Other choices of dishes from Thai or Chinese regions are well made with a wonderful scent, zing to the sauces and visual appeal that makes everyone at the table envious or hoping for a sample that might be shared. Service and price are exquisite, too! A great spot to get the right food when you want something a little different, this is my new go-to spot.

It's been about two years since i've updated my review and it says a lot about the restaurant that…read moreit's been there as long as it has. It's conveniently located in the strip mall with plenty of parking..it's the same mall off of University with Campbell's health foods, Hy-Vee pharmacy, Frederich's coffee. This restaurant still has that old time mom and pop Asian family feel it's a definite classic type vibe with Auntie snd the neices up front taking orders and the rest of the family in the back cooking and putting to go orders together. I always like to support a locally owned business. It's also about expectations, everyone is under staffed, so I always appreciate the service staff who are working. Having said that the service was fast and efficient . It's also about being realistic about the food. This is not a mall based chain restaurant or a high end bistro somewhere. The food was well prepared hot and delicious. This is a Vietnamese/Chinese restaurant. So there's lots of variety in the menu. I have had the build your own Pho, Korean style Kalbi ribs. They also have Hunan Chinese style dishes, i have tried Mongolian beef, combination fried rice and potstickers. I also have tried the pork fried egg rolls. I usually go for a late lunch early dinner. I talked to the owner and asked her how they made their soup and she said they boiled bones and added their own spices which is the traditional way to do things, I think they have a good soup base, all soup comes with sprouts and fresh Thai basil, I usually add bok choy, brisket and steak. They have plenty of other Vietnamese dishes too. I have enjoyed their pork vermicelli which is a cool salad type dish which is nice on a hot day. Some of my friends really enjoy their chicken wings. So there's still a good option with lots of choices, good staff and reasonable prices.

The customer service here is absolutely unacceptable. From the moment we walked in, the lady at the…read morecounter acted like we were a problem instead of customers. She immediately demanded to know what we wanted. I told her we were getting soy sauce and a few other items, but she still followed us around the entire store, watching us like we were doing something wrong. Every minute she kept pushing us: "Can you check out now?" We were literally just trying to shop. When I said we were still looking at a few more items, she told us she was "not comfortable" and actually asked us to leave the store. I've never experienced such rude, unprofessional customer service anywhere. If this is how they treat paying customers, I won't be coming back -- and I'd strongly suggest others avoid this place too

I stopped into Wang's last night for the first time. I found the market to be a little cluttered,…read morebut clean. The items in stock were plentiful for a smaller store. I walked out with some frozen pork lumpia, frozen kimbap, frozen Korean cheese corn dog, and some Nongshim gochujang shrimp crackers. My total was $36 and change. Some items were $1 or so above MSRP and some were $1 below according to Google. In line for a smaller market that doesn't order/carry huge quantities. Parking is easy with a them being in a business strip with a large lot. The owners were polite and courteous. I was greeted when I walked in and thanked when I left. She even threw in a couple of free small boxed milk drinks for paying with cash... It's nice to have for convenience here on the West side when you don't want to make the drive to C Fresh, Double Dragon, or Golden Land. And yes... In the past my inner child has had a field day with the name. Just like A Dong... But that's just me I'm betting. Lol

Long overdue review. You gotta love this pop up for multiple reasons…read more 1) variety - every month is a different special ramen. Both ramen varieties include a meat and veggie option for our vegetarians. 2) they are a well loved LGBTQ+ owned local business - we love to support that! 3) their food is absolutely delicious. Their appetizers are YUM. I definitely recommend the artichoke tempura. It took awhile for me to order here. They are only available for pick up/dine in on wednesdays. I am on Instagram and their Instagram page has been very helpful. They have a how-to assemble on their website. If you're doing pick up, I much recommend getting the uncooked noodles. Literally takes a minute of boiling the noodles to assemble and makes me feel like I'm working with a Hello Fresh meal. Also. I recommend adding an egg with your ramen. Note. You can also order a day ahead and You can put in the time you'll pick it up. They are pretty popular so you do have to be patient since they're making all of this fresh. I have arrived at the time of pick up and still having to wait an additional 15 minutes bc they're stocked full of orders.

Finally joined the Ramen Club yesterday!…read more Luuuuuuv the red curry ramen! I love the flavor of the broth. Much appreciation that it's a vegetable broth. The texture of the noodles were so unique and perfectly chewy yet soft. Found out they are made without egg. The masubi was delectable!! I love how authentic it tasted. I could eat 20 of those. Made perfectly! During COVID19 review: Got take out. No dine-in is allowed. Employees were masked. A simple friendly hello when I arrived for my order. Pick up area was nice and orderly. Several orders were waiting besides mine. Bringing home to put together was easy peasy. We have a bit of a drive, so when we arrived home we had to heat the broth for a bit on the stove. Everything was nicely packaged and labeled. Overall my review is for the quality of food and it was AWESOME! I had very minimal interaction with service so I don't have any thoughts there. I learned of Ramen Club DSM through Instagram and found they have a wonderful word of mouth, social media marketing and following. I loved everything and am a huge fan. I can't wait to have another bowl and MAYBE, JUST MAYBE...dine in once there's an ok to eat there.

Kaiju is BACK! My first experience with this limited-time "ghost kitchen" was back in 2020 and I…read moreloved everything about it! I was thrilled to see the concept come back with some fresh ideas as well as a whole themed overlay inside the Zombie Burger East Village location that really set the mood! Our server, Noah, was well informed about the menu items and made some suggestions he thought we might like (The Brussels sprouts were fantastic!!!) We unfortunately missed the serving window for ramen (Currently Tuesdays through Saturdays 12-8pm) but everything we did have was absolutely fantastic and we can't wait to return!!! A note that while the carry-out portion of the location is themed with the Kaiju Ramen decor, the full menu can be ordered either for carry-out or in the main dining aread of Zombie Burger which we thought was great! Definitely recommend checking this place out, as I'm not sure how long they will keep the concept going!

Tried out Kaiju Ramen tonight, as my husband and I have been desperate for great ramen in the metro…read more(we've tried almost all of them, and they've all been okay). Overall, we are pretty happy and will order from them again! It's the best ramen we have had so far in Des Moines (we are still needing to try Oishii), albeit it's got some uniqueness to it. Brussel sprouts are an interesting ingredient, and the pork belly is strands and not strips like we expected, but it was still very tasty. I'm also not a huge fan of hard-boiled eggs in my ramen (soft yolk fan club). We also tried the boba milkshakes and they were DELICIOUS. My only issue was the paper straws. There's too much friction to allow the boba to come up through the straw, which results in the straw weirdly collapsing in on itself and rendering itself useless. We settled for just drinking it without the straw. If you like ramen, definitely give them a try.