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Wasabi - Johnston, Johnston, IA

Wasabi - Johnston

4.7
4.7
56 Reviews
$30 and under
Sushi

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2 people
7:00 pm
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
Wasabi Johnston is a modern restaurant and lounge specializing in ramen and sushi. Hoping to bring new school vision to old school values.

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What 56 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

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Wasabi - Johnston impresses with its inviting ambiance and delicious food. Highlights include "best sushi and spicy edamame in town" and "great menu selection." Patrons appreciate the attentive service, especially from standout servers like Joy. The restaurant's commitment to the community is noteworthy, providing a satisfying dining experience for all.

56 Reviews
  1. Minda VIP

    Mobile10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant was clean, employees friendly and food was tasty. It was Valentine’s Day’s so the kitchen was busy but they did a great job!

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  2. Darrin

    Des Moines5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Great food, drinks, and service.

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  3. David

    Des Moines4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and the server phenomenal! We will definitely return!

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  4. Megan

    Des Moines1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Some of the best sushi I’ve ever had!!! Can’t wait to go back.

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  5. NeilF

    Des Moines2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 11 May 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Sat outside on the patio for a Saturday dinner. The new location has a very nice ambiance to it both inside and out. The patio table was missing place settings and we eventually had to ask for those when our food came out. Shrimp rangoon was light on the stuffing, but devoured by the kids. Rolls were tasty in general but sometimes with muddled flavors. Besides the classic California, the other table favorite was the Marilyn Monroll (Crunchy spicy tuna, spicy salmon, avocado; topped w. seared white tuna and garlic sambal sauce). Salmon sashimi was very good. Kids crispy chicken was also a big hit.

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  6. EvelybJ

    Minneapolis9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were grateful that they were still serving food at 9:00 PM. The service was great in spite of the fact that they were closing soon. The food is always good here. I would recommend to anyone visiting Ames. Also they have outside seating in the summer.

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  7. Toby

    Des Moines6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at this wasabi. Nice surroundings, excellent waitress, very helpful and honest about food we were considering. I am very familiar with their menu as I have dined at their other locations many times. Never had a bad time. They also are very community minded. They supplied food for the blank park zoo annual event and it was just as good there. I definitely recommend them.

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  8. 70bucks4dinner VIP

    Des Moines14 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 29 February 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The cup of Tom Yum soup had one shrimp, one scallop, and one mussel for $11. It was so spicy that you had to have a sip of water after each spoonful. I drank two glasses just to get the hot stuff down. They also don't offer a military discount so I won't be back.

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  9. AA10

    Des Moines3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wasabi is always a great choice for a nice dinner out. We shared the Thunder roll, Michael’s roll (a special for Feb.) and the Kimchi Pork fried rice. Everything was great!

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  10. LynnH

    Des Moines3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best sushi and spicy edamame in town. Highly recommend

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FAQs

Wasabi - Johnston offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Wasabi - Johnston also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 252-9998.

Wasabi - Johnston is rated 4.7 stars by 56 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Google Map for Wasabi - Johnston

8481 Birchwood Court, Johnston, IA 50131-3137

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  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Asian, Creative Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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