I got the California roll. the Philadelphia rolls, and the fried rice with beef and chicken. The rolls were really really bad, the rice was hard and the rolls tasted dry and awful. The rice barely had any chicken and beef in it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Ritwik B.
It's alright. I think if I were just coming on my own for a quick bite it'd be fine, but for anything else it's very average. The fish doesn't feel or look all that fresh and just doesn't have that texture that makes fresh sushi so delicious. The dining room looks like it's been what it is since maybe the 00's or 90's? It's not bad, but it's not good either. Really feels like it's more about the foot traffic than it is about the quality. The server was attentive and friendly, but even then there's only so much that he can to do improve things. I'll also mention that I couldn't tell if it was my food, but something had an odor I associate with not fresh fish, so that was something: not overpowering, pretty mild, but enough to take away from your enjoyment of the food. I also think it's odd to offer people a sashimi dinner and then not even also offer either a salad or miso soup, but that happens sometimes: what can you do? Overall, they're nice people, but it doesn't feel like there's a lot of care going into what's going on.
Anna K
Me and my husband have been going here for years and we are never disappointed. The best sushi in all of the Des Moines region, we have not found any Ankeny spots that are even close in comparison since moving. We always go the distance as it’s a tastebud explosion each time. Everything I have ever gotten has always been delicious! I am originally from Seattle WA and it is better than some sushi spots I have tried there. Our favorite items include:Des Moines Love and Hibiscus drink (yummy cocktails)Spicy Edamame (garlicky goodness)Koni salad (imitation crab heaven)Crab Rangoons (the best Rangoon's I’ve had)Fried Rice (So buttery good)Fuji Yama (the best speciality roll with fried shrimp on top, you won’t regret)King Crab Roll (if you liked fried rolls, this is it)VIP Roll (reminds me of a seared salmon but in the form of a tuna roll, smoky taste)Green tea crème brûlée (the dish is sparkling clean after I’m done)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Spicy Edamame
Aja L.
Oh my goodness, loved the sushi dishes here! Great customer service, stunning decor, and fresh sushi! The prices aren't cheap, but neither is fresh fish and vegetables sliced with precision.
Hughes Family Hughes
It's okayJust
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Tamika P.
I got delivery and it came really quickly, which was great! However, the fish was definitely not the freshest. I mean I shouldn't have super high hopes for winter time, middle of the country sushi. It was good. But not great.
Blake Daniels
Had a good time with my date, only thing is the two seater table we were sat at was a bit small.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
adarsh adi
We ordered Red curry with chicken but it was loaded with asparagus, little to no chicken and hardly any curry in it.It felt like we were eating asparagus salad.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Brandon G.
Found an inch long grub worm in my chicken teriyaki. Not much more to add. Give this place a hard pass.
Abby M.
There was a literal WORM in our food. Wish we would have taken a photo but ran out trying not to be literally sick. Calling the department of health.
Had few things, and reasons to find this place 3 stars instead of 5. The place is cold, they have space heaters but still had to keep coat on. Spicy edamame portion seemed small. Not a fan of the seaweed salad having lettuce underneath it. I liked them them having 3-4 vegan/vegetarian sushi options on the menu. I gave the restaurant 3 out of five, I'll go again if I'm nearby but not making a trip
Charlie Mann
Love W-Tao. Walked there Monday during the snowstorm, and it looked like they were excited for the extra tab. Janet was our server, and she took wonderful care of us! We ordered the Black Dragon, Dragon, and Foxy Lady rolls. Could not eat all of it there, but it made a wonderful snack back at home later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abby Jackson
I love this place! I try to go at least once every time I'm in town. Their spicy edamame is incredible and I love their seared peppered tuna!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Edamame
Notsocarebear
Amazing food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Sushi & Sashimi for One, Fried Calamari, Spicy Egg Drop Soup, Chicken Teriyaki, Angry Tuna Roll, Miracle Roll & Foxy Lady Roll, Tuna
Olympian 12 (Olympian-12)
We got the California roll , shrimp tempura and the Italian stallion roll. The sushi is pretty good and I liked the egg drop soup more than the miso.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Spicy Egg Drop Soup, California Roll
I got the California roll. the Philadelphia rolls, and the fried rice with beef and chicken. The rolls were really really bad, the rice was hard and the rolls tasted dry and awful. The rice barely had any chicken and beef in it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
It's alright. I think if I were just coming on my own for a quick bite it'd be fine, but for anything else it's very average. The fish doesn't feel or look all that fresh and just doesn't have that texture that makes fresh sushi so delicious. The dining room looks like it's been what it is since maybe the 00's or 90's? It's not bad, but it's not good either. Really feels like it's more about the foot traffic than it is about the quality. The server was attentive and friendly, but even then there's only so much that he can to do improve things. I'll also mention that I couldn't tell if it was my food, but something had an odor I associate with not fresh fish, so that was something: not overpowering, pretty mild, but enough to take away from your enjoyment of the food. I also think it's odd to offer people a sashimi dinner and then not even also offer either a salad or miso soup, but that happens sometimes: what can you do? Overall, they're nice people, but it doesn't feel like there's a lot of care going into what's going on.
Me and my husband have been going here for years and we are never disappointed. The best sushi in all of the Des Moines region, we have not found any Ankeny spots that are even close in comparison since moving. We always go the distance as it’s a tastebud explosion each time. Everything I have ever gotten has always been delicious! I am originally from Seattle WA and it is better than some sushi spots I have tried there. Our favorite items include:Des Moines Love and Hibiscus drink (yummy cocktails)Spicy Edamame (garlicky goodness)Koni salad (imitation crab heaven)Crab Rangoons (the best Rangoon's I’ve had)Fried Rice (So buttery good)Fuji Yama (the best speciality roll with fried shrimp on top, you won’t regret)King Crab Roll (if you liked fried rolls, this is it)VIP Roll (reminds me of a seared salmon but in the form of a tuna roll, smoky taste)Green tea crème brûlée (the dish is sparkling clean after I’m done)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Spicy Edamame
Oh my goodness, loved the sushi dishes here! Great customer service, stunning decor, and fresh sushi! The prices aren't cheap, but neither is fresh fish and vegetables sliced with precision.
It's okayJust
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
I got delivery and it came really quickly, which was great! However, the fish was definitely not the freshest. I mean I shouldn't have super high hopes for winter time, middle of the country sushi. It was good. But not great.
Had a good time with my date, only thing is the two seater table we were sat at was a bit small.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ordered Red curry with chicken but it was loaded with asparagus, little to no chicken and hardly any curry in it.It felt like we were eating asparagus salad.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Found an inch long grub worm in my chicken teriyaki. Not much more to add. Give this place a hard pass.
There was a literal WORM in our food. Wish we would have taken a photo but ran out trying not to be literally sick. Calling the department of health.
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Had few things, and reasons to find this place 3 stars instead of 5. The place is cold, they have space heaters but still had to keep coat on. Spicy edamame portion seemed small. Not a fan of the seaweed salad having lettuce underneath it. I liked them them having 3-4 vegan/vegetarian sushi options on the menu. I gave the restaurant 3 out of five, I'll go again if I'm nearby but not making a trip
Love W-Tao. Walked there Monday during the snowstorm, and it looked like they were excited for the extra tab. Janet was our server, and she took wonderful care of us! We ordered the Black Dragon, Dragon, and Foxy Lady rolls. Could not eat all of it there, but it made a wonderful snack back at home later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place! I try to go at least once every time I'm in town. Their spicy edamame is incredible and I love their seared peppered tuna!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Edamame
Amazing food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Sushi & Sashimi for One, Fried Calamari, Spicy Egg Drop Soup, Chicken Teriyaki, Angry Tuna Roll, Miracle Roll & Foxy Lady Roll, Tuna
We got the California roll , shrimp tempura and the Italian stallion roll. The sushi is pretty good and I liked the egg drop soup more than the miso.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Spicy Egg Drop Soup, California Roll