12 Best Japanese Restaurants near Des Moines

“The waiters are very accommodating. Good food and services.“

“This is our go to sushi restaurant in the metro! Highly recommend!“

“Great food court food. I picked this up to go to take back to my husband at work for lunch and I was so happy with my choice. I got the chicken and shrimp teriyaki and I got him the beef teriyaki with crab Rangoons. It was all perfectly cooked and so good. He was very happy they had a diet Dr Pepper too.“

“Masao is hands down one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in Iowa. The sushi is on another level, easily the freshest ingredients you’ll find anywhere around here. You can truly taste the quality in every bite. I ordered the J-Pablo roll, and my wife had the Volcano roll , both were absolutely phenomenal. The flavors were perfectly balanced, fresh, and packed with creativity. You can tell there’s real skill and care behind every dish that comes out of the kitchen. We also decided to try something from the French side of the menu and shared the mushroom gnudi… and wow. That was seriously one of the most delicious things I’ve eaten in a very long time. We were talking about it the rest of the night and still are. If you’re looking for a place that delivers both quality and a unique dining experience, Masao is it. We already can’t wait to go back.“

“The takoyaki, calamari, and sushi were all fresh and full of flavor. The takoyaki was perfectly cooked, the calamari had a nice crispy texture, and the sushi was beautifully prepared with fresh ingredients. Great food quality and a satisfying meal that left a great impression. Would definitely come back for more.“

“I love sushi and I had been on many sushi places From San Francisco Ca, Guadalajara Jal and this one Blue Sushi Sake Grill in Des Moines IA and this one was special different and I loved it; Not only the food, the service was exceptional, the lady that helped me was amazing cause when she learned was my first time there she gave me edamame and the way the do it was a little different, I loved it; all the rolls were amazing but the one that I loved the most was the one with cucumber that I forgot the name, but was not all; honestly I could not finished all and she told me let me put this for you to go, OMG this beautiful lady packed my stuff really well even I got this lil plate for the soy sauce, so I really recommend this place to eat there or even to go, cause their service and the food is exceptional, and definitely if I am close I going to come again, thanks !!!!“

“Excellent food and AMAZING staff! Very patiently answered all my many questions. 5/5 STARS“

“EXCELLENT service! The food is amazing and large portions. The crab rangoons are some of the crispiest and meaty I've ever had!“

“Nice to have real food in the outlet! My husband and I ordered a lo mein and a beef and shrimp teriyaki. The portions were good and our 2yo toddler ate with us. Meat was tender. Veggies fresh and crunch. Everything was well seasoned and cooked. Staff was friendly, specially the guys at the grill. Fair price.“

“Best food ever, very affordable price and everything is so fresh!“

“YES!! Gluten free options.“

“Just went here for my bday dinner last night with family (was a little worried due to reading prior reviews) and all 7 of us had an excellent experience! Bar tender was friendly and did a great job, and the wait staff served happily and quickly. Chef did a great job and entertained and engaged us, while we had delicious food at the hibachi grill. It was a great outing!“