19 Best Sushi Bars near Des Moines

“Masao in Des Moines blew me away. Caitlin was such an awesome server—super attentive and friendly—and Nick, the owner, made the night extra special by sneaking me a few extra sushi pieces to try (and wow, they were delicious). The food here isn’t your typical sushi spot at all—it’s next level. The French tapas were spot on, and everything I tried was amazing: the Ayu and Isaki sushi, clams in lemongrass broth, peach soup, and the fruit and goat cheese tart to finish. On top of that, the space is beautiful with a clean, minimalist vibe. Definitely one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. Check them out before the secret’s out and everyone’s fighting for a table!“

“highly recommend!!! fantastic sushi and amazing people. we love going there!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sakari Sushi is hands down my favorite place for sushi in Des Moines! The food is always incredibly fresh, and the sushi is the best in town, no question. What really sets this place apart is the staff. They’re phenomenal, friendly, attentive, and always moving with purpose. You’ll never catch anyone just standing around; they’re constantly making sure everything runs smoothly and guests are taken care of. Special shoutout to our bartender Jake for mixing up the best drinks. His Painkiller cocktail is an absolute must-try! Whether you're a sushi lover or just looking for a great night out, Sakari never disappoints.“

“My husband and I decided to do an impromptu date night and showed up here. Everyone was exceptional, from our greeting by Elvira, our server Joanie, and we even chatted with the GM Tyler who happened to be in tonight. Joanie let Tyler know it was our first time in and he was kind enough to surprise us with the most flavorful, mouth watering brussel sprouts we have ever had. Everyone was so attentive and the vibe was awesome. I am not a sushi fan, but know my hubbie loves sushi so I wasn't expecting much. The vegan options are great! I had the Eden roll and was so impressed that I can't wait to go back and try more vegan rolls! We had the chocolate egg rolls for dessert and o.m.g. Save room you guys. You won't regret it!! We will totally be back, I have to try more!“

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

“absolutely loved them today! the food was so good and the staff so great with my kiddos! 10/10 recommend“

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

“Thank you so much for the great dinner tonight!!! Food is always amazing!!!“

“My son and I just discovered Sakura and loved it. Sushi was excellent and the service was great. Thanks.“

“If you've never had a sushi cupcake, you don't know what you're missing! The quality of sushi here is just undeniably amazing, and the value you get for your money is so impressive. Please give them a try. They will not disappoint!“

“Amazing food, drinks and Wonderful service by Joy! We love going to Wasabi Johnston for date nights and special occasions and have never been disappointed!“

“I enjoyed celebrating my son's and wife's birthday and watching the chef make fire who doesn't like that. A good choo choo train goes far for the experience. I always love a good hibachi session and this one nails it the sauces are good the performance was great and the food is so good. I always love the leftovers my family leaves me because I clear my plate.“

“Our first visit. Seated straightaway. Food was excellent!“

“New favorite spot in Ankeny! The atmosphere, staff and food were all phenomenal. Highlights were the Takoyaki, eggplant buns, and the RAMEN! I had the spicy beef and the husband had Tonkotsu, both were rich, flavorful and delicious! Also, the portions were huge!! We cannot wait to come back again soon to try more of the menu.“

“Always a wonderful experience!“

“Great service and food. Sitting in the bar is our go to when it is the two of us.“

“Great pizza Combo, Grinder,& Pepperoni pizza were fabulous. French fries were good. We picked up and took home. 6 customers 3 had never tried and really liked it. Great cs via phone thanks Mike. Everything was ready in 30 min for pick up and was hot when we sat down to eat. Will definately repear our business. When you find great pizza!!!!“

“Cool Basil has been a long time favorite of my wife and I. We hadn’t been there in a while when we stopped in for lunch today. The atmosphere was noticeably different. They were playing a funky smooth jazz music where every song sounded the same. I liked the previous light/classic rock mix much better. The staff seems to have completely changed since we were last in. We didn’t recognize anyone, whereas we were on a first name basis with much of the previous staff. The service was noticeably slower and less friendly. The food was still very good. I ordered my usual spice level 2 and it was very, very hot. Much hotter than it used to be. I’m just wondering if they are under new ownership or management because it is a very different experience from a year ago. I still recommend Cool Basil, it’s just not the familiar place that we loved anymore.“

“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!“