Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse
4181 Rockside Rd, Independence, OH, 44131
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Address :
4181 Rockside Rd
Independence, OH, 44131 - Phone (216) 901-8866
- Website https://www.restaurantwasabi.com/independence/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Trendy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Samantha H.
The ambiance here is really zen. There's the water wall, starry ceiling, bamboo wall, and koi pond. The sushi is great. Then if you're not feeling zen the hibachi grill can be a riot. The sake flows from the hibachi chef to whomever wants it and puts on a good show. Rice with the hibachi meals is an extra $2 (I think?) and I would forgo it since you get noodles here with the meal. As a garlic fiend I never thought I'd say this but they do use too much garlic at the grill.
(4)Jesco D.
The food is great for the most part, service, not so much. I admit I completely trashed Wasabi over some new servers ignorance in adding 18% gratuity for EVERY person at a table when they didn't know each other and are separate parties. I sincerely hope that was a one time thing and has been dealt with accordingly. Make sure to check your receipts people!!!! Now the review... Word to the wise: if you want alcohol then get it before you sit down because it drastically slows down service when you order tableside. I've been intimate with the Wasabi since first going to the Canton location many moons ago. From there, the Beachwood and Independence locations are no different. Except that for some odd reason the Independence location allows you to bring dogs in. WTF?! No joke...Sat at a hibachi table with 6 others guests, and 2 of them had a small lap-dog chihuahua tableside. Regardless if it was a service/therapy dog or not that is just unacceptable and NOT the place to have such things. Whatever, anyways.... No matter what location you go to I'd say you get a pretty damn good deal for what you pay. Whatever hibachi dinners you choose, you get miso soup (just don't spill it! because it's the best part), and in addition to your meal you get some shrimp, vegetables, and even noodles with your rice and meats/seafood. The noodles rule. The first rule of Wasabi is: Do NOT spill your miso soup. The second rule of Wasabi is: Do NOT spill your miso soup. Willy rules. The "show" is just like all the rest of the Japanese hibachis...all the same..nothing special unless your some dumb child. I come for the food and not the show obviously. Sushi was great despite me not being privy to avocado and mayo in any sushi (red dragon), but it was tasty despite the dumb modernization. I had WAY to much to drink and didn't pick up on the avocado. The busser people did an absolute shit job cleaning up after the last table. Dried soap marks across the marble, dirty plates, grease puddles. No excuse to not be clean despite being busy. I could have done with a more attentive waitress during the "show" and after being served. I was so damn disappointed no one noticed I spilled my miso soup to offer me another. I cleaned up though, your welcome. All of this was on a busy Saturday. Again, food is GREAT, but, service can use some work at times. NO excuse for anything the server or busser's did above.
(3)Teejay B.
First off, I would like to say how awesome the entryway is. Glass blocks with koi fish floating around underneath your feet? Yes please! I could stand there and look at them all day! I think it's very smart for a restaurant to have something interesting for people to look at while they wait, especially kids. Am I saying I'm a big kid fascinated by fancy fish? Perhaps. The décor was much nicer inside than most sushi/hibachi places I have been. I really enjoyed the ambiance lighting and the sounds of running water from the fountains. Kind of made me have to use the restroom, but it was soothing non the less. We started with some Edamame. I had never tried it before but it was quite good. There was excellent flavor and a few of them wouldn't stuff you before dinner. Unfortunately, I wasn't very hungry so I only ordered a small plate of the spicy crab roll. Still delicious, but I would have loved to try something extravagant. My friends plate was so fancy! I don't even remember what he ordered but the presentation was eye catching. I wanted my food to be brought to me in a fancy format! Next time I come here I'm ordering for an army and photographing it all!
(4)Scotty D.
I have been here twice, both times I left annoyed, and eventually sick. The service, read the reviews, it is horrible. Talking to these people, or getting attention is a headache. English courses at one of the local schools that teach it would be a good idea, maybe that's too much common sense though. Overpriced. Not surprising. Look where its at. Rockside Road. Instant overpricing. Worth the quality of food? Hardly. Became ill both times I went here. Needless to say I will not be going back. Too much of a flight risk for my stomach. Check your checks too. They like to add random gratuity to you bill. Tipped as I choose, not because a restaurant tells me I have to leave so ans so amount. Pass.
(2)Ferial D.
Now I loved this place we were there for a friend's birthday. This was my first time , the cook was freaking hilarious the place was beautiful the food was amazing! !!!!!!
(4)Adam B.
Eh, it's a sushi place. It was nothing special. The staff were really nice and the sushi was fine. It just doesn't do anything to set itself apart. I can't judge much since I had a carryout dinner but it seemed busy. They had a full service bar and it's a large restaurant.
(3)TN N.
Love the atmosphere here , the food is always delicious , and service is great ! The only things is, sometimes the people at the front desk don't know what they are doing . Every time I come , I usually just eat sushi and order some teriyaki chicken with fried rice on the side and it is considered hibachi, but how about when I was there're last night ,the girl at the front desk told me if I order hibachi food then I have to sit at the hibachi side. I told her I'm still going to sit on the sushi side , then went on with my order with the waitress and I still got the usual ... Nothing changed. Just the people at the front desk don't know what's going on or something .
(4)Wafa I.
ANGRY DRAGON SUSHI -- if you come here, do yourself a favor and order this! OH MY GOD, IT'S THE BEST THING EVER. I had it about a week ago and ever since then I have been craving it EVERY SINGLE DAY. This roll is one the best rolls I've ever had. It's full of flavor, slightly spicy but just right. We ordered a couple other rolls (don't remember names) and those were good but once you try the Angry Dragon, you really don't even want to eat anything else, nothing else compares! They were very busy for Hibachi, but dining service was still prompt. Our waitress was very sweet and checked with us often. The atmosphere is nice and relaxing, I enjoy coming here. Overall, a great experience, and the ANGRY DRAGON, don't forget! :)
(5)Kathryn M.
Overall the longer detailed reviews nail it here. its overpriced and definitely has some hangups like the seating policy and seating in general. it almost felt like I entered a military zone with the rules and precise seating. Ups: sake shots! i personally didn't partake but those around me came back for round 2. Food is prepared fresh and served hot. Although the scallops looked a bit overdone. They can seat larger groups-8 at a single grill. It's a crowd pleaser even if the grill chef messes up his "tricks". Downs: Bathrooms lack hand towels so you have to touch the door handle...and so does everyone who touches your plates, silverware, food, etc. You won't be seated until your entire party arrives, even though there's empty tables all around. Plates weren't very clean and had grease marks and spots. There's French fried onions in the watered-down, tastes-nothing-like-miso-soup! Who wants soggy stuff in their soup? Poor hibachi artist had to wheel his cart back to the kitchen bc someone forgot to ignite the grill. In the end, it entertains the younger ones and is worth a shot once in awhile. You'll go broke, but be filled otherwise.
(2)Mike S.
My girlfriend and I come here once a week for half price sushi (M-Th, 4:30-6)! The sushi is awesome and obviously the price is amazing! For two of us, it ends up being just $16 for 6 maki rolls! Our favorites are spicy tuna, spicy salmon, spicy crab, California, regular salmon, and last but certainly not least, Philadelphia roll! Service is always excellent as well!
(4)Mike M.
Nabataki udon and volcano roll. Beef roll around scallions and cheese. Edamame. Seated right away at the traditional dining area and it was pretty busy for a Sunday night. Service was good and waitress attentive. Food was great and I would come back again.
(4)Janet S.
What can I say but they have yummy sushi. We go there often. They also have great "yum yum" sauce, very rich, sweet and savory. You sushi lovers know what I mean. Their selection on the menu is good, and the happy hour 1/2 price maki specials can't be beat. They have a good wine selection with an average pour. We always sit at the bar and enjoy the memorizing water feature behind the bar. You can also see it if you sit at a table in the front section. The bar can get busy at happy hour so come early if you want a seat. The service is fast and usually friendly. We will continue to haunt this middle to upscale establishment for great sushi.
(4)Brian V.
My attention was grabbed the second I walked in. Koi fish swimming under my feet!!! That gets 2 thumbs up. Very different from most places in NE Ohio. Also I couldn't stop starring at the water wall behind the sushi bar. And the glowing little lights in the ceiling.... I could go on by lets get to what you want to know. FOOD. I sat at the sushi bar. They have traditional tables and also a hibachi side. I can say the sushi was outstanding. Fresh tasting, explosive with flavors that mixed in your mouth. I have been to sushi places all over the country and am proud to say Cleveland has a great one. Take the kids, the family, a first date.... Its well worth it.
(5)Jaime W.
I went here with a group of girls and sat at the hibachi area. Even if we had reservations made, it didn't help because we all still had to wait 1/2 hour for our spot. It was a Friday night and we got there at 8:30 and didn't get seated until around 9 or so. I guess this is the typical wait especially on a busy night like this. However, when we got seated, we got service quick. Our server Kristyn was very attentive and seemed like she has been there for awhile so she knew what she was doing. I split the Nigori (cold) sake and for the price for $10, it's not bad. For dinner, some of the girls ordered the hibachi combos chicken and steak, surf and turf, and I just got sushi. Looking over their menu, they do offer quite a variety of items: sushi, appetizers, soups, noodles, katsu, etc. Their hibachi dinners come with soup and salad, lo mein noodles, rice (white or fried) so it's a good deal with the dinner. The portions were very large so everyone had a doggie bag. For sushi, I ordered their eel, sweet shrimp, and green dragon roll. The green dragon had shrimp tempura, avocado and cucumber. It was good however I felt it was already made before my friends' dinners were served, so it was cold. The sweet shrimp was a bit disappointing because it looked like the shrimp sat out for awhile. The eel however was good. Here were the cons: The steak request was not promised from the chef. Medium rare is not medium well. That is one of my pet peeves when you're asked for how you like your steak then comes out not looking what you had asked. You might as well not ask if you're going to make it the way you want. Like any typical hibachi place, the chef does his tricks and also shoot sake in your mouth but if you say no, it's no. I think it's plain rude to blatantly shoot sake in a girls mouth when she has a drink in her hand. Overall, I think it was just A-OK for the foods we ordered. Service was excellent so kudos to the servers. This is a chain so I didn't expect very much but I guess I had high hopes because all the other locations Fairlawn and Orange I have been to were exceptional.
(3)Thomas C.
Think Benihana for lunch ... at lower prices but the same, or better, bang up show and food. Was not planing on eating, or liking, this place, but did and do. Sushi looked good as well.
(3)Alyssa G.
Let me just start off by saying I LOVE HIBACHI! Have tried many different restaurants, city's, states etc. Have tried all the different variations of yum yum sauce, saki, tricks etc. After my visit to this particular location I was highly disappointed, and not technically because of the food but because of the experience. And let's be serious, half of the fun of Wasabi is the experience. The one in Akron is one of my favorites and they must not of taken any of their employees in that location to train in this location because the wait staff was rude and uninformed. I sat down with two friends of mine hoping for a fun, enjoyable meal. We were first rushed to order drinks, we asked for an opinion on cocktails and the only comment we got was, "They are all good." Then, quickly following, we were forced to order. My friend wanted to get Sushi instead of Hibachi and our waiter proceeded to take everyone's order before even bringing her the Sushi menu! After, he left for a good 7 minutes before returning to ask her if she is ready and when she asked a question about a few of the rolls, he had NO IDEA what he was talking about. The chef was funny, incredible, and fun just as they should be. Let us all have saki (which is a reason why these are my favorite restaurants), made jokes, did all the tricks, and even gave me my double yum yum. The bad followed again by the staff while we were still eating and MY FORK WAS IN MY HAND and the bus boy came by, asked if I was done and took away my plate without a response. I really would totally excuse this behavior if it was extremely busy and they were trying to turn over tables fast, but the place was empty and there was no reason to feel so rushed in and out. While all of my complaints are not about the food, as it tasted pretty par for the course, I would chose to come out to Beachwood or Akron just to avoid the staff.
(2)Ebony J.
I had been hearing about this place for a while and was excited to try it but found that they're not necessarily the best. While I enjoyed their delicious salmon the wasabi sauce wasn't the best. The service was to live for! I would go back for the service alone, the manager was simply amazing.
(4)Teddy B.
I heard of Wasabi but never really stopped in until "that day". I cant forget it, especially because i like to frequent the establishment...Walking in you get a sense of Nuvo Japan. Fish swimming underneath you, cool tones, architecture, walls, lighting, & not to mention bubbles. Being inside elicits a high class feeling, though dress may be casual. So far weve just done the sushi side but let me tell you the sushi is exquisite. Fresh fish, veggies, and masterful artwork presented to ultimately be consumed as "Sushi". Yea, I would say, its a bit of a guilty pleasure.
(4)Elizabeth D.
Now I've honestly only eaten outside the Hibachi tables, but Wasabi is my favorite local place for Japanese fare. I was here on launch day, and they have definitely grown to work out all of their kinks. This is my new all-time favorite lunch spot. They have a great lunch menu, and the real gem is their $10 maki special. You receive 3 maki rolls and a salad; it's all perfectly speedy for working people on their short lunch. I've been here for dinner recently as well, and while we received slightly more relaxed service, everything came out perfect. The sushi is top-notch, and they offer plenty of customizations for beginner sushi eaters. If you've only frequented the Hibachi portion here, I'd recommend expanding your territory into the more traditional Japanese dishes they offer. The tonkatsu is the Japanese version of schnitzel, and it is fabulous here! Their yakisoba (think gourmet Sakkio) and udon are also superb. I can't think of a better Japanese restaurant in Cleveland, and I'm a sucker for all Asian culinary creations.
(5)Sam R.
This is the worst Wasabi location. It took us 15 min to find a parking. We had reservation for 8:30, we arrived on time. I gave the lady my name but she handed me a pager and said the wait is half an hour. Well! why the heck they take reservation????. The waiter suck! He only gave attention to the four ladies seated at our hibashi station. The food was below average. They stuff you with so much rice and noodles and few pieces of shrimp and meat..... needless to say the station is very unsanitary and dirty with old food stuck on the edges of the hibashi grill. Sort of lost my appetite as soon as we got seated. We will never go back there again
(2)Richard W.
No service. Not coming back.
(1)John S.
Great place our service and food was very good. Only thing is their ventilation is weak so you will smell like a kitchen after
(4)Diana B.
What a fun place to eat at! It was my daughter's birthday and we were home visiting unexpectedly. A friend recommended this restaurant so we gave it a try. My daughter, her boyfriend and I chose Hibachi and were seated at a table with two other groups. A group of two men with a teenage boy, and another group of two guys who were glued to their cell phones. Needless to say we were not exactly the "fun" table. The three at the end ordered AMAZING looking sushi - Dragon Rolls. I cannot vouch for how these tasted other than to say two of them were devoured by the group of three - and they were HUGE!!! I did hear things like "Mmmmm" and "so good" after parts of the sushi were consumed so I can only assume this meant that it was superb. The chef was great, and I think a little disappointed that this group of people randomly put together at the table was not the most animated. But he had us laughing during the cooking of the food and was EXTREMELY generous with the "Yum Yum Sauce", which is the best stuff ever in the history of sauces! Calories be damned, I used it generously. So all in all the food was super delicious though the chicken was a little dry.(This from a women who has converted her chicken choices over to chicken thighs from chicken breasts. It makes a difference.) We thoroughly enjoyed the dinner and had an enormous amount of food leftover for later meals. My mom was the beneficiary of this as we traveled back to Michigan the next day leaving the precious gift in her fridge. Prices were great. Our group of three all drank water and got the chicken dinner. We walked out at a little over $60.00 for the three of us. As for the guys on the end with the Dragon Rolls and many drinks...I can only imagine what their bill was - but they sure didn't mind a bit. I will definitely go back and try the sushi next time I am in town.
(4)Denay D.
Zombie Rum, Apricot Brandy, Pineapple Juice, Passion Fruit, Juice & Lime Juice Try it You'll like it
(5)Katie M.
I'm pretty surprised that no one has reviewed this place strictly for their sushi. My friend and I ordered 2 sushi and 4 maki rolls. I was really surprised at the quality, flavor and freshness. I'd recommend the sushi to anyone and would absolutely return. Ordering sushi and drinks gets expensive (pretty much anywhere you go if it's decent) so I'm giving it 4 stars because of the cost. I don't think the cost was incredibly outlandish or anything, it's just that I'm cheap. The decor was really nice and the service was excellent as well. Additionally, it's really easy to get to from the nearby highways and has plenty of parking.
(4)Charlie H.
I wish I could give 3.5 stars, because that's what I really think this place deserves based on my experience. Atmosphere: Wow, this place looks fun. Like.. Really fun. It's very cool and modern inside. Whoever designed the restaurant did an excellent job. I love the subtle lighting throughout the entire restaurant. Service: Our waitress was really nice. The food came out rather quickly, and there wasn't much to complain about from that regard. Food: This is where things take a turn... The food was..ok. There was nothing that wowed me with the meal, but nothing that sucked either. I ordered a chicken teriyaki dish.. It came on a bed of raw onions... What...? That's so bizarre, I wasn't sure what the purpose of those onions were, but no thank you. I wish the amount of effort that went into designing the restaurant went into designing the menu. This place is ok, but just ok. There are far superior hibachi style restaurants in the area.
(3)Mark B.
First time here and I am a sushi lover. I travel for work all around the United States and enjoy sushi mostly on the west coast. I really never eat sushi in Ohio but thought I would try. Sat at the sushi bar and had quick service. Ordered the Vegas roll $12 and Sashimi Deluxe $22 , wife does not like sushi and ordered the Lobster Teriyaki dinner. $27. Will have to say the sushi roll and sashimi where surprisingly good ! Wife also liked the the lobster , 2 nice size tails with veggies. Had a good meal and will return
(5)Kaylyn B.
I can't believe it, but I'm done looking for my favorite sushi place--this is definitely it!! I came here for date night before hitting up the movies, and I can't even tell you how satisfied I left. The price is right and I was quite full sharing two rolls with my boyfriend. The decor: super cool and trendy, but not pretentious. I liked feeling like I was somewhere nicer without having to feel "uppity". The service: awesome. Hostess sat us right away and our server was so friendly, had great suggestions, and brought us everything we needed in a timely manner. Food: OMG. To the people who recommended the Angry Dragon roll: you weren't kidding! This might be the best sushi roll I've ever had. We also got a Lobster Roll which was delicious. I can't wait to try the rest of the EXTENSIVE sushi menu!! Drinks: We realized after we smashed the rolls in approximately two minutes that we had a lot of time to kill before the movie, so we decided to stay for drinks. We each got one of their specialty "saketini" type drinks (basically typical cocktails with sake mixed in for a cool twist). I believe they were $7 and they were STRONG. We were feeling them after just one! Boyfriend got the Caribbean Sake which tasted like a White Russian--delicious! I can't remember what mine was called but I remember it was blue and had Hypnotiq in it, and I don't know which of our drinks was more awesome. The meal and experience would have been awesome at any price, but we walked out having paid a ridiculously reasonable tab. I will come back here every chance I get!
(5)Azraelle R.
My all time favorite hibachi grill in the US of A! I have had it in Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, California, and Ohio (youngstown,warren,cleveland) and this place has to be my absolute favorite! The chefs are very engaging and the food taste great every tike definitely a better option to me than benihanas. I have been to the one in medina/Fairlawn on the hill and that one is my favorite I moved to Cleveland and I love this one also! A must stop if you are in the Cleveland area and in the mood for hibachi!
(5)N B.
We opted not to do the hibachi thing, but it certainly sounded like a crowd-pleaser, with lots of cheering. Fortunately, we chose the quieter side, with comfortable seating and trendy decor, and had a fabulous meal of the best sushi and sashimi we've ever had! All the fish was fresh, artfully presented, and delicious! We each did the sushi/sashimi combo for $23, and it was a good deal for 15 pieces. Truly excellent, check it out.
(5)Rodney W.
Visited Wasabi again, but this time, with 10 people! We took my parents, sister and kids, and my kids out to Wasabi for a fun-filled evening of food, folks, and fun. This time, the restaurant wasn't packed, but it wasn't any less fun. I ordered the veggie dinner, my sister ordered a gluten free veggie dish, and everyone else ordered the sirloin dinner. As I stated in my last review, Wasabi overloads you with food! We were given soup, salad, shrimp, vegetables, fried rice, and delicious fresh-made noodles. Oh, and then we were given our actual dinner entrees. The sake was flowing too! But since the kids can't consume alcohol, the fun chef brought lemonade for the kids so they could partake in catching lemonade squirted from a bottle across the table. I had enough leftovers for the following day. And the flavor of this food is really good. It's officially our favorite hibachi in northeast Ohio. Recommend!
(4)Steve L.
Visiting this place from Las Vegas and my overall review is "all-right". We were a party of 7 and had to wait almost 30 minutes for a table. It wasn't busy at all, so that just makes it irritating. Once seated we were promptly helped. Service was above expectations only to find out it was our servers first day! She did a great job! I'd have to agree with a previous review that the food is salty. If you don't like salt you may want to discuss this ahead of time. The portions were huge and I definitely did not leave hungry. The sirloin was great and flavorful. The chicken on the other hand was a disappointment as it was tough and just blah. My group secretly told them it was my birthday and so I was surprised at the end with a bowl of ice cream. This truly was delicious! I would almost come here for the ice cream alone. I deducted one star for the rather long wait that was unwarranted. I deducted an additional star for the salty taste and disappointing chicken. If I could do 3.5 I would have.
(3)Anna S.
This is hands down the best sushi spot in Cleveland. The menu is extensive so you can never get bored, the restaurants decor is modern and trendy and the service is not bad. They also have a section for hibachi (if your into that kind of thing). I've been to many of the sushi restaurants in cleveland and out of all of them, this is the only one I ever wanna come back to. The fish is always super fresh. I've been here many times and have never been disappointed. I recommend the Christmas role and the autumn role.
(4)Chris P.
We went to Japan this Spring - and this place is one of the closest 'Authentic Japanese' places we've found in Cleveland. A+ Salmon in all its sushi'esque forms, amazing Beef Tartar (Filet Mignon super rare with Ponzu sauce- Amazing!) - and the entry level basic sushi lunch entrees are delicious. Portions are slightly on the smaller side- but that's because in this case you're paying for Quality of Quantity. Havnt done their Happy Hour Yet, but i believe they have discounted appetizer and drink specials from 4-6. Service is always fast, and its a great place to impress people without breaking the bank. Great Miso as well.
(5)Brooke T.
Awesome atmosphere, sushi, & cocktails. I started with a "Backyard Tea" and an eel roll. It was happy hour, so the roll was $2.50!! Next I went for the octopus sashimi & a Montrose roll. It was delicious with a little kick to it. The fish was super fresh & didn't taste like it had been sitting out for days. Afterwards, I had a "peach mule" to drink and it was fabulous & refreshing! The restaurant is gorgeous - a water wall behind the bar, koi pond at the entryway, and a bamboo wall to boot! The bartender was amazing - she was super sweet & was not stingy with the pours. It wasn't too much, just right. There were tons of people in there and everybody was laughing - that's always a good sign! I wish there was one of these in Atlanta! If I am ever back in Independence I will be back to Wasabi! (They also have a hibachi, which I didn't try but looked really yummy). LOVED IT!
(5)Christian N.
In Cleveland on business from California, and had a craving for good sushi for dinner. Read reviews, and was a bit skeptical because I really just wanted sushi, and not the hibachi experience. As soon as I entered, the host asked me if I wanted to sit in the regular dining. I was sat in a nice booth-backed table, and wouldn't even know there was the whole hibachi experience if I hadn't peeked in the next room while getting up to wash my hands. The sushi was phenomenal. I had the Angry Dragon Roll, the Red Dragon Roll, and the California Roll, as well as a few pieces of Tuna Nigiri. The dragon rolls were excellent, and fresh. The food came almost immediately, there was almost no waiting like in many sushi places. I orderd the California roll as a backup just in case I needed something to fall back on, but no need, the other rolls were perfect. I had a Japanese Pale Ale (Rising Sun) that paired really well. I'm used to having to settle for the dry Asahi, Sapporo, or Kirin lagers, so to find a more tasty craft ale from Japan was the icing on the cake. The ambiance is cool and modern. I will definitely come back next time I'm in Cleveland.
(5)Rachel S.
My boyfriend and I come here every Wednesday for the half-price maki rolls. Since we're pretty much regulars here, we get great service. The sushi is never disappointing either! And at $2.50 to $3 a roll, you can't beat it. So good
(4)Joe H.
I've given this place the benefit of the doubt. The past two times have been spot on. Both the food and service were great. The hostesses actually greet you with a smile now. I plan to go back again.
(4)Adam H.
Delicious! Great, fresh and inventive sushi. The chicken teriyaki was great too! The waitresses were very attentive and the atmosphere was modern, clean and comfortable. Unfortunately I doubt I'll be back in the area anytime soon, but if I am, I'll be sure to eat here!
(5)Bill L.
Hibachi meal was great. Our chef was entertaining and fun. Easily accommodated our group of 10.
(4)Jenna H.
LOVE Wasabi. It is right across the street from my work, which makes it very convenient and my co workers and I come here often!! They have a lunch hibachi which you can't beat for the price and portion size-- who doesn't love a good hibachi for lunch? Everything is always delicious and I have never had a negative experience. For a quicker option, I love getting their sushi for lunch ( Montrose roll is heavenly) and they offer a lunch special for sushi where you can get 3 different types of rolls for $9 (usually $5 each.) Cant beat it and quality is great!
(5)Sharon K.
Was delighted to have Hibachi on Mother's Day with mom, grandma and my siblings. Quite a show when they cook. Had the scallop and sirloin. Tried one of grandma's lobster piece~ the taste is ok but tastes best when not in the place of a Hibachi kitchen. Scallops were yummy. Yum yum sauce is pretty good~shared my extra :) Grandma was so happy, delightful day and enough food to last throughout dinner. The noodles are the best part! My mom bought some of their homemade ginger salad dressing which is sold @ $1 per ounce by 5 or 10 ounce containers. The bar in the front is quite a different sensation than the Wasabi in Akron, Ohio. Cannot complain, all smiles~
(4)Jen W.
Food is excellent but the service is horrible. Called in for takeout, was hung up on twice and then it took 15 mins for the hostess to acknowledge me when I walked into the restaurant. The worst part? Another 15 mins to actually go check on my ordered food. Another person who ordered take out next to me experienced the same headache. it wasn't busy (12 on a Sunday) but holy cow, talk about jumping through hoops to get yummy food!
(3)Jim K.
Sushi wasnt bad and the coconut shrimp app was good. My lady ordered a side of the fried rice which was good also. Thats just it though, nothing really stuck out and it all was just good. Even the sushi menu is just ok. No rolls where you read the description and say to yourself, I have to try that. For such mediocre food the price is way too high.
(3)Darcy G.
Great Japanese steakhouse!!! We heard it was good and thought to give it a try - and happy we did. The atmosphere is nice, a bit on the schickie side and definitely feels new. I love hibachi cooking and have been to many steakhouses over the years. The food here was just as good as my other favorites! The biggest difference I noticed is that they gave you fried noodles with your order too. I've never had this anywhere else before and must say I enjoyed it! The service was also great! The hostess was extremely accommodating to our seating requests, the waiter was fully on top of his game and the cook was entertaining and fun. If I lived closer this place would be on my bi-weekly visit list!
(5)George F.
Great atmosphere and layout. Fantastic sushi rolls too. A friend picked ours so I don't know which one it was. The salad and soup were good but not outstanding. I had the chicken & scallop hibachi which again was good but not outstanding. The service was solid and the chefs were entertaining. I'd go back but it's not one of my favorites.
(3)Hubert J.
Enjoyed the octopus and seaweed salad for appetizer and A tempura with it. Food here is really good. Presentation goes with its taste. I will definitely come back...
(5)P W.
Katz Club reminded me of space travel. Wasabi reminded me of a space station. Or Capsule, the old bar in Lakewood that I still mourn for. There is a beautiful blue wall of water behind the bar. A wall of glass filled with 10 foot lucky bamboo plants separates the hibachi dining area from the rest of the restaurant. My colleague wanted to celebrate quarterly bonuses so along we went. I thought the pricing would be too high to merit a visit however I was wrong. This is a good lunch option for Rockside Road. The chicken hibachi was $9. Steak and chicken combo was $12. The sushi was fresh and a nice appetizer. The meal comes with a small salad with ginger dressing. No miso was included which was a bummer. The service was attentive and overall a great lunch. I would urge the reader to visit based on the beauty of the surroundings if nothing else.
(3)Toni S.
Wonderful place to take someone to! The chefs put on the best show and the food is outstanding. The lunch has huge portions and is reasonably priced!
(4)Ashley L.
This place is beautiful! I love the decor and atmosphere. The service away great, and the sushi was phenomenal! The Montrose roll is my new favorite!
(5)Jeff S.
Very disappointed my wife and I had dinner here on New Year's Eve, there was no flavor or depth in our food. The cooking show is fine but what makes someone return to a restuarant is the food and this place just fell flat, the portion are big but what good is that if the taste is not there, the food we took home went into the garbage.
(1)Madison O.
Had phenomenal hibachi! The atmosphere is outstanding, I have never been to a restaurant so fun. Our chef was awesome and he participated with l of our guests. It was a great experience because the whole restaurant is so upbeat. The food was also outstanding, and everything was very fresh. The decorations and surroundings are very nice and I look forward to bringing more people here. I would definitely bring another party group. Service was attentive and very friendly. This area needed a hibachi place like this.
(5)Monk B.
First off scenery great. The cook sucked our food was not that tasty. Me and the wife ordered Extra shrimp and was shorted ten shrimp had to complain. When I spend 75 dollars on dinner which I think is crazy for rice and veggies and extra shrimp, and the scenery is better then the food. Well I let u decide for yourself.lol two stars. !!!!!!
(2)Richard H.
Joe Hayden and his family took up almost the whole dining room and we STILL got phenominal service at this place. We had the specials and they were great! Hats off to everyone there for a great execution! We'll be back!
(5)Karla M.
First time at Wasabi in Independence. Went with friends on a Friday night and the place was hopping! Great atmosphere in the bar area -- the bartenders were very prompt, friendly, and offered great suggestions. I ordered one of the Pinot's by the glass and it was excellent. Once our entire party was gathered we were seated in the steakhouse dining room. Now about the food: I ordered the hibachi scallops which like all the dinners comes with salad, soup, noodles and rice with the entree. The soup and salad were just so so. My scallops were flavored a little too heavily with teriyaki sauce although the scallops themselves were high quality. The consensus at the table was that the noodles were a little too greasy. I shared green dragon sushi with one of my friends and that was the best part of my meal. Super fun atmosphere -- would definitely go back for the sushi.
(3)Robert M.
Awesome sushi. I'm visiting from out of town, but would make this a regular stop if it was in my hometown. The spicy tuna wasn't the best spicy tuna I've had, but the Dragon roll and Ichido roll were great. The Ichido was on the special board, but had spicy tuna, avocado, scallions and cheddar cheese topped with filet mignon, eel sauce, and spicy mayo. Definitely a little unique with the red meat, but I'd have it again. I'll definitely stop back next time in town!
(5)Allan T.
Haven't had the food yet, so I might revise this. Service was sub-par. Tried to sit at the bar, place a take order and have a drink while I waited. The less than cordial response from the bar tender was, "place the order with the hostess". That's fine, no tip for you. Waited for the hostess, who was on the phone taking another order. Someone else asks me if I'm being helped and I tell them I'm waiting to place a take out order, at which point another round of "it's not my job," ensues. I don't need to be waited on hand and foot, but this treatment really turned me off. Hope the food is better than the service.
(2)Charde S.
Very good I love hibachi and I have def been to many def Japanese steakhouses...this is def one the best they give you nice portions the food was very good and I had tempura calamari for my appetizer def tasty! This was the first places I've been that gave noodles and rice with the hibachi dinner so def a plus in my eye...I will def be back!!!!
(5)Dante D.
Be sure to make reservations on the weekends and bring a group that knows how to have fun... Food will be thrown and sake will be spilled so be prepared!
(4)Meri R.
A group of us came to Wasabi for a birthday dinner on a busy Saturday night. Even with reservations, it took more than 30 minutes to get a table. The set up of the restaurant forces service to take a really long time. Our server did a good job but I felt bad for her because she was swamped, and with every seating arrangement holding ten people, they work hard. The cook was friendly and had funny little touches as he cooked, but the food sucked. Super greasy and the same flavor for everything, and not veg friendly at all. When I think Japanese, I think light and fresh...the heavy, oily noodles and overly salty stir fry vegetables were anything but. I'm not clear on why we couldn't have tofu cooked with the one non-meat menu item, but we had to pay extra for the protein, on the side, and it was just terrible. Soggy fried silken tofu, yuck! Who would want that? My boyfriend and I ate less than one pice each. Such an unpleasant flavor and texture! For being a chain restaurant, the decor is lively and exciting in a suburban vacation sort of way. The fact that there were so many birthday parties kind of illustrates the appeal here: a safe novelty. I didn't like the floor plan because the chairs were smashed together and the poor staff had barely enough room to maneuver stacks of heavy dishes. When I dine out, I expect the food to match the price, or at least the location. The experience fell short of the price point in this corporate suburban spot. Definitely not somewhere I would have chosen on my own. I won't be back.
(2)Marissa K.
It was okay. The food was very salty. They made us wait til all our party of four was there for lunch. Then they tried to seat us in the back where our disabled member could not walk. So they had to seat us on our own side. If they would have sat us when we first got there, she could have sat on the end, so they screwed themselves on that. Also, no one ordered drinks or sushi (which I had planned) because they made us wait up front. The hibachi chef barely said three words to anyone at the table. He didn't do any of the fancy things you get at other places. The waiter was also hard to get. Two of us had to steal water from the other two because we were so thirsty. Then in the dessert, there was something that was not food, I'm hoping it was paper. I didn't want to wait another 20 minutes to see the waiter so we left. I've been told its much better for dinner, which I could only hope so.
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