Sushi in Des Moines

[Cybyassociation]

Going to Des Moines tomorrow for the Boys Tourney. I teach at CR Jeff, so I will watch that one, but then I have about a 1-2 hour wait in between until my brother comes down from Ames to watch the Linn Mar game. I'm a big sushi fan and was lookin to grab some lunch. Any suggestions. I found a few sushi places thanks to Google, but I want to know which ones are actually decent. Thanks!

 

[GoldRule]

there's a place called 'Junko' in the skywalk. It's real good. I went there today.

 

[clone0]

You can take the skywalk to Capital Square. There is a good place there in the skywalk...sorry, I couldn't attempt to tell you what the name is.

 

[TheCaptain]

Junko Japanese Cafe was pretty good.

 

[bb4cy]

Taki is good but I think it's in Urbandale.

 

[cyfan964]

Miyabi 9. End of discussion. Right on Grand just down from the capital building. Not a very big place, but the best sushi I have had in the midwest and I eat a LOT of sushi.

 

[alarson]

Taki is good but I think it's in Urbandale.

Yeah... 86th and Hickman area.

Adding to the suburbs options... Samurai is pretty good out near jordan creek mall.

 

[Cybyassociation]

Miyabi 9. End of discussion. Right on Grand just down from the capital building. Not a very big place, but the best sushi I have had in the midwest and I eat a LOT of sushi.

Thats what I was lookin for. I love sushi. IMO it brings out the true flavor of the fish, which I love.

 

[JP4CY]

Miyabi 9. End of discussion. Right on Grand just down from the capital building. Not a very big place, but the best sushi I have had in the midwest and I eat a LOT of sushi.

Miyabi is hands down the best I've had in the Midwest besides Chicago. I frequent Wok in Motion the most out of anywhere though.

 

[TarHeelHawk]

Yeah... 86th and Hickman area.

Adding to the suburbs options... Samurai is pretty good out near jordan creek mall.

It's in the same complex as Mama Laconas is/was.

 

[jumbopackage]

Miyabi 9. End of discussion. Right on Grand just down from the capital building. Not a very big place, but the best sushi I have had in the midwest and I eat a LOT of sushi.

Just my opinion, but they are WAY too heavy on the sauces, and their tempura maki is WAY too heavy for me. Their spicy rolls weren't even remotely spicy, and their specialty rolls are pretty boring, too.

Their straight up sushi and sashimi is outstanding, though. The uni is one of the best pieces of sushi I've ever had.

In short, if you stick to the basics, it's pretty damn good.

 

[Cybyassociation]

Just my opinion, but they are WAY too heavy on the sauces, and their tempura maki is WAY too heavy for me. Their spicy rolls weren't even remotely spicy, and their specialty rolls are pretty boring, too.

Their straight up sushi and sashimi is outstanding, though. The uni is one of the best pieces of sushi I've ever had.

In short, if you stick to the basics, it's pretty damn good.

Awesome! Thanks a lot!

 

[ricochet]

I'll put in a vote for Appare (86th and Douglas). We like it better than Taki or Wok in Motion. I've been meaning to try Miyabi but haven't made it there yet. Sounds like we have to try a little harder.

 

[GoShow97]

Des Moines and Sushi.
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[cycoOJfan89]

I just feel bad for you since you teach at Jeff and all...

Go teach at Wash! (I'm a 2007 alum) They need all the I-Staters they can get!

 

[dmclone]

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Is there some secret ingredient that Des Moines is missing that makes the sushi in other places so good?

 

[ketchupnmustard]

Thats what I was lookin for. I love sushi. IMO it brings out the true flavor of the fish, which I love.

I've listened to people say the exact same thing about Beechwood Lounge.

 

[J-Diggy]

FYI....Miyabi 9 is closed until March 15th. Was by there last night before a concert and there was a sign in the window. I guess "Mike" the owner and master sushi chef is on vacation.

Would be my #1 pick by far if open.

 

[Cybyassociation]

FYI....Miyabi 9 is closed until March 15th. Was by there last night before a concert and there was a sign in the window. I guess "Mike" the owner and master sushi chef is on vacation.

Would be my #1 pick by far if open.

Ah crap! Thanks for the heads up, thats where we were planning on goin. Guess we will just have to hit the skywalk now.

 

[MNCyGuy]

Is there some secret ingredient that Des Moines is missing that makes the sushi in other places so good?

The smug sense of superiority to anything you can find in Iowa?