Wasabi Waukee

9500 University Ave #2101, West Des Moines
(515) 987-6080

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Khimchi Fried Rice with Shrimps
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Chicken Wonton Ramen
Spicy Egg Drop Soup
King Crab Crunch
Teriyaki Chicken
Spicy Squid Salad
Specialty Rolls
Sashimi Sampler
Marilyn Monroll

Menu

SODA | WATER TO GO
Can Coke
Can Diet Coke
Can Sprite
Bottle Water

SOUP | SALAD
Avocado Salad
Gluten free. Vegetarian. Avocado, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, homemade ginger dressing.
Spicy Squid Salad
Spicy. Cucumber, mushroom, spicy sesame ginger dressing.
Miso Soup
Gluten free. Soft tofu, seaweed, scallion, soy bean broth.
Spicy Egg Drop Soup
Gluten free. Spicy.
LARGE Miso Soup
Gluten free. Soft tofu, seaweed, scallion, soy bean broth.
LARGE Spicy Egg Drop Soup
Gluten free. Spicy.
Spicy Seafood Tom Yum Soup
Gluten free. Spicy. Shrimp, scallop, mussels, shiitake mushroom, tomato, cilantro, spicy herb broth.
Green Salad
Gluten free. Vegetarian. Lettuce, cucumber, tomato, homemade ginger dressing.
Kani Salad
Spicy. Shredded crab, cucumber, masago, spicy mayo.
Seaweed Salad
Gluten free. Vegetarian.

KITCHEN STARTER
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Pork Dumplings
Korean Fried Chicken
Spicy. Crispy bite sized chicken served with a sweet and spicy Korean gochujang sauce.
Thai Crispy Calamari
Crispy light bites of calamari served with a Thai chili sauce.
Steamed Edamame
Grilled Beef Negimaki
Tender sliced steak wrapped with scallion inside and grilled with a sweet and savory umami sauce.
Grilled Shishito Peppers
Shrimp Rangoons
Spicy Chicken Wontons
Spicy Edamame
Veggie Spring Rolls
Veggie Dumplings

Sushi Bar STARTER
Kimchi White Tuna
Raw. Spicy. Seared white tuna, sichimi, kimchi, green onion, masago, spicy kimchi sesame dressing.
Hamachi Chili
Raw. Gluten free. Spicy. Jalapeno, cilantro, sriracha, masago, ponzu sauce.
Tuna Poke
Raw. Diced tuna, cucumber, onion, masago, spicy sesame dressing.
Sashimi Sampler
Raw. 7 pcs chef choice sashimi.

SUSHI
Salmon Toro Sushi
Raw.
Crabstick Sushi
Eel Sushi
***Cannot be made gluten free.
Octopus Sushi
Gluten free.
Salmon Sushi
Raw. Gluten free.
Scallop Sushi
Raw. Gluten free.
Smoked Salmon Sushi
Raw. Gluten free.
Tamago Sushi
Tobiko Sushi
Raw. Gluten free.
Chu-Toro Sushi
Raw.
Tuna Sushi
Raw. Gluten free.
White Tuna Sushi
Raw. Gluten free.
Yellowtail Sushi
Raw.
Pepper Tuna Sushi
Raw.

SASHIMI
Crabstick Sashimi
Eel Sashimi
***Cannot be made gluten free.
Octopus Sashimi
Gluten free.
Salmon Sashimi
Raw. Gluten free.
Salmon Toro Sashimi
Raw.
Scallop Sashimi
Raw. Gluten free.
Smoked Salmon Sashimi
Raw. Gluten free.
Tamago Sashimi
Tobiko Sashimi
Raw. Gluten free.
Chu-toro Sashimi
Raw.
Tuna Sashimi
Raw. Gluten free.
White Tuna Sashimi
Raw. Gluten free.
Yellowtail Sashimi
Raw.

CLASSIC ROLL
California Roll
Crabmeat, cucumber, avocado. ***Cannot be made gluten free.
Eel Avocado Roll
Eel, avocado, unagi sauce. ***Cannot be made gluten free.
Eel Cucumber Roll
Eel, cucumber, unagi sauce. ***Cannot be made gluten free.
Mixed Veggie Roll
Gluten free. Vegetarian. Asparagus, cucumber, avocado.
Philadelphia Roll
Gluten free. Smoked salmon, cucumber, cream cheese.
Salmon Avocado Roll
Raw.
Salmon Cucumber Roll
Raw.
Salmon Roll
Raw.
Seared Tuna Avocado Cucumber Roll
Raw. Gluten free. Seared tuna, avocado and cucumber.
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Crispy shrimp, cucumber, avocado, unagi sauce.
Spicy Crab Roll
Crab, spicy mayo.
Spicy Salmon Roll
Raw. Salmon, spicy mayo, crunch.
Spicy Tuna Roll
Raw. Tuna, spicy mayo, crunch.
Spicy Yellowtail Roll
Raw. Yellowtail, spicy mayo, crunch.
Spider Roll
Soft shell crab, cucumber, avocado, unagi sauce. ***Cannot be made gluten free.
Sweet Potato Tempura Roll
Sweet potato, unagi sauce.
Tuna Avocado Roll
Raw.
Tuna Cucumber Roll
Raw.
Tuna Roll
Raw.
Yellowtail Jalapeno Roll
Raw.
Crispy Salmon Skin Roll
Crispy salmon skin, cucumber, unagi sauce.
Avocado Roll
Vegetarian.
Cucumber Roll
Vegetarian.
Crab Cheese Mango Roll
Chicken Tempura Roll
Crispy chicken, cucumber, avocado, unagi sauce.

SPECIAL ROLL
Angry Dragon
Raw. Spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, mango topped w. spicy crab and yuzu miso sauce. ***Cannot be made gluten free.
Crouching Tiger
Raw. Shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado topped w. spicy tuna, truffle oil and unagi sauce.
Honey Rainbow
Raw. Crab, cucumber, avocado topped w. tuna, salmon, white fish, avocado, masago and honey wasabi sauce.
Out of Control
Raw. Tempura roll w. spicy tuna, crab, cream cheese, jalapeno, shiso topped w. Chef's special sauces. ***Cannot be made gluten free.
Thunder
Raw. Salmon, snow crab, avocado topped w. crab, crunch and spicy mayo.
Wasabi Roll
Raw. No rice. Crab, salmon, tuna avocado wrapped in cucumber topped w. spicy yellowtail and a side of yuzu wasabi sauce.
Green Dragon
Shrimp tempura, spicy crab, cucumber and mango inside. Topped with avocado, spicy mayo, unagi sauce and masago.*masago is raw
Chef Roll
Raw. Salmon, yellowtail, asparagus topped w. tuna, avocado, spicy mayo and unagi sauce.
Iowa Strong
Raw. Crab, cucumber, avocado topped w. spicy tuna, spicy mayo and unagi sauce.
King Crab Crunch
Raw. Tempura roll w. king crab, seafood mix, onion tempura topped w. spicy tuna, spicy mayo and unagi sauce. ***Cannot be made gluten free.
Marilyn Monroll
Raw. Spicy tuna, spicy salmon, avocado topped w. seared white tuna and garlic sampal sauce.
Mr. Miyagi Unagi
Raw. Eel tempura topped w. spicy tuna, avocado, spicy mayo and unagi sauce. ***Cannot be made gluten free.
Triple Tuna
Raw. Spicy tuna, white tuna tempura, avocado topped w. seared tuna and spicy mango sauce.
Red Wave
Raw. Spicy crab and avocado inside. Topped w. tuna, unagi sauce, spicy mayo, scallion and masago.
LA Maki
Raw. Spicy tuna, spicy salmon, spicy crab and cucumber. Topped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, white tuna, spicy mayo, unagi sauce and scallion.
Pandora Roll
Raw. Pepper tuna, spicy crab and asparagus in soy wrap. Topped w. salmon, avocado, masago, spicy mayo and unagi sauce.
Paradise Roll
Spicy tuna, kani and mango wrapped in soy nori. Topped with spicy crab, spicy mayo, unagi sauce and masago.*raw

Sushi Bar PLATTER
Spicy Maki Combo
Raw. Spicy crab, spicy tuna, spicy salmon.
Sashimi Dinner
Raw. Chef choice. 15 pieces sashimi, seasoned sushi rice.
Sushi & Sashimi for 1
Raw. Chef choice. 8 pieces sashimi, 5 pieces sushi, spicy tuna roll.
Sushi Party Platter
Raw. California, spicy tuna, spicy crab, marilyn monroll, angry dragon, out of control, triple tuna, honey rainbow.
Sushi Dinner
Raw. 9 pieces sushi, spicy tuna roll.
Sushi & Sashimi for 2
Raw. Chef choice. 15 pieces sashimi, 10 pieces sushi, special roll.

KITCHEN ENTREE
Chilean Sea Bass /rice
Spicy. Pan roasted Chilean sea bass, steamed asparagus in a spicy ginger scallion sauce.
Crispy Jumbo Shrimp /rice
Crispy jumbo shrimp, creamy Grand Marnier sauce, candied walnuts.
Hong Kong Steak /rice
Spicy. Cubed steak, onion, sugar snap peas, bell peppers, crispy shallot, spicy brown sauce.
Pan Roasted Salmon /rice
Gluten free. Sushi grade salmon, asparagus, bell pepper puree, miso butter glaze.
Crispy Orange Chicken /rice
Spicy. Crispy coated chicken w. a savory orange infused sauce.
General Tso Chicken /rice
Spicy. Crispy coated chicken w. a spicy and savory sauce.
Red Curry Chicken /rice
Spicy. Basil, bell pepper, mushroom, onion, pineapple, potato.
Red Curry Duck /rice
Spicy. Basil, bell pepper, mushroom, onion, pineapple, potato.
Red Curry Shrimp /rice
Spicy. Basil, bell pepper, mushroom, onion, pineapple, potato.
Sesame Chicken /rice
Crispy coated chicken w. a sweet and savory sauce and toasted sesame.
Teriyaki Chicken /rice
Gluten free. Grilled chicken, onion, broccoli, carrot, teriyaki sauce.
Teriyaki Salmon /rice
Gluten free. Grilled salmon, onion, broccoli, carrot, teriyaki sauce.
Teriyaki Shrimp /rice
Gluten free. Grilled shrimp, onion, broccoli, carrot, teriyaki sauce.
Teriyaki Steak /rice
Grilled steak, onion, broccoli, carrot, teriyaki sauce.
Thai Cashew Chicken /rice
Spicy. Onion, bell pepper, mushroom, sugar snap peas, asparagus, cashews, Thai herb sauce.
Thai Cashew Shrimp /rice
Spicy. Onion, bell pepper, mushroom, sugar snap peas, asparagus, cashews, Thai herb sauce.

NOODLE
Char Siu Pork Ramen
Char siu pork, tonkotsu broth, egg noodles, egg, veggies.
Chicken Wonton Ramen
Chicken wonton, seasonal veggie, scallion, soft boiled egg, chicken shoyu broth.
Pad Thai Beef
Gluten free. Stir fried rice noodle w. basil, bell pepper, peanut, onion, scallion, fried tofu.
Pad Thai Chicken
Gluten free. Stir fried rice noodle w. basil, bell pepper, peanut, onion, scallion, fried tofu.
Pad Thai Shrimp
Gluten free. Stir fried rice noodle w. basil, bell pepper, peanut, onion, scallion, fried tofu.
Pad Thai Veggie
Gluten free. Stir fried rice noodle w. mixed veggies, basil, bell pepper, peanut, onion, scallion, fried tofu.
Spicy Kimchi Ramen Pork
Spicy. Char siu pork, soft boiled egg, kimchi, green onion, kimchi chicken broth.
Spicy Kimchi Ramen Seafood
Spicy. Shrimp, scallop, mussels, fish cake, soft boiled egg, kimchi, green onion, kimchi chicken broth.
Spicy Seafood Ramen
Spicy. Shrimp, scallop, mussels, tomato, fish cake, mixed veggies in a spicy herb broth.
Yaki Soba Beef
Stir fried thin wheat noodle w. bell pepper, cabbage, carrot, mushroom, onion, scallion.
Yaki Soba Chicken
Stir fried thin wheat noodle w. bell pepper, cabbage, carrot, mushroom, onion, scallion.
Yaki Soba Shrimp
Stir fried thin wheat noodle w. bell pepper, cabbage, carrot, mushroom, onion, scallion.
Yaki Soba Veggie
Stir fried thin wheat noodle w. mixed veggies, bell pepper, cabbage, carrot, mushroom, onion, scallion.

RICE
Gyudon
Classic Japanese comfort food with sliced beef, onion, carrot, broccoli in a sweet savory sauce with a poached egg.
Kimchi Fried Rice Shrimp
Spicy.
Jap Fried Rice Beef
Jap Fried Rice Chicken
Jap Fried Rice Duck
Jap Fried Rice Pork
Jap Fried Rice Shrimp
Jap Fried Rice Veggie
Jap Fried Rice Combo
Kimchi Fried Rice Beef
Spicy.
Kimchi Fried Rice Chicken
Spicy.
Kimchi Fried Rice Duck
Spicy.
Kimchi Fried Rice Pork
Spicy.
Kimchi Fried Rice Veggie
Spicy.
Kimchi Fried Rice Combo
Spicy.

KIDS MENU
Kids Crispy Chicken ( NO SAUCE ) /rice
Kids Fried Rice Chicken
Kids Noodle Chicken
Kids Sesame Chicken /rice
Kids Teriyaki Chicken /rice

DESSERT
Chocolate Overload Cake
A chocolate lover's dream.

SIDE ORDER
White Rice
Brown Rice
Sushi Rice
SIDE Avocado
SIDE Chili Oil
SIDE Dumpling Sauce
SIDE Eel Sauce
SIDE Fried Rice
SIDE Ginger Dressing
SIDE Honey Wasabi Sauce
SIDE Kimchi
SIDE Noodles
SIDE Ponzu Sauce
SIDE Spicy Mayo
SIDE Sriracha
SIDE Sweet Sour Sauce
SIDE Steamed Veggies
PINT Ginger Dressing
QUART Ginger Dressing
LOGO Chopsticks

TODAYS SPECIALS
Hat - Blue
Hat - Light Grey
Hat - Dark Grey
Chocolate Lava Cake
New York Cheesecake

TO GO REQUESTS
NO UTENSILS
Extra Soy Sauce
Extra Chopsticks

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Recent Reviews

This was a decent place to stop for dining. I like their wasabi roll, It’s very unique no rice. The rainbow Roll, for their happy hour was delicious and absolutely amazing. The rice beer made for the restaurant is amazing.
October 2025
To all my gluten-free and Celiac friends. If you are in Iowa you have to visit wasabi and you have to ask specifically for Morgan. She was literally the best and the food was the most delicious sushi I've ever had. As if someone was celiac she knew exactly how serious it is. She was so knowledgeable. The restaurant was so nice. It was so knowledgeable. It is just one of these places that you can go and be safe and enjoy your food
10/10
October 2025
Overall the food and service was good, we had the sushi and sashimi dinner for two. We also ordered dessert to go, and didn't realize how measly the size of the dessert was for the exorbitant price. A tiramisu was the size of a small cupcake for about $10 (can't remember the exact piece) - totally not worth it. I do appreciate they have a kids menu, and my toddler loved the chicken fried rice.
October 2025

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Wasabi Waukee

9500 University Ave #2101, West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-6080