Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse
3725 Orange Pl, Beachwood, OH, 44122
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Address :
3725 Orange Pl
Beachwood, OH, 44122 - Phone (216) 292-8866
- Website https://www.restaurantwasabi.com/beachwood/contact-beachwood/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:30 am - 3:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Trendy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Rahkia C.
My fav place!! Love the entertainment and the food!! My fav place to eat!! Eaten here countless of times!! Strongly suggest the steak hibachi and California roll and lobster
(5)Anneliese C.
Too much garlic in everything. It overwhelmed the fried rice, shrimp and scallops. The seafood ceviche was good. The lobster was good too. The scallops were over cooked on one side and the egg in the fried rice was burned. We went to a different Wasabi and it was much better than this one. The price for this food was not worth the quality of what we were served.
(2)Rosetta P.
The best meal I have had in weeks. Service was perfect. Sushi was great. Meal was great. Restaurant was clean and comfortable. Short wait time. Drink had the perfect favor server was attentive and fast and was about to answer all of questions and was very personable. I rarely give 5 stars but they surely deserve it. I will be returning with a group for sure.
(5)Blair M.
Sushi is okay. Atmosphere is dark and weird. Above all, the girls who work at the hostess station need a set dress code. They were wearing some very inappropriate attire for anyone working customer service much less around food.
(3)Hugh R.
Not a terrible place -- but certainly not A+ sushi. One point that seems picky, but is a BIG deal to me: the bathroom doesn't have paper towels, only one of those horrible hand dryers that blows dirty water in your face and hurts your ears. Then, you have to touch the door handle, without paper towels, to get out. Considering that most sushi is meant to be picked up with your hands, the horrible bathroom arrangement is ALL KINDS of gross.
(3)Greg W.
Great for kids. Good atmosphere. Chefs are good. It's exactly what it's suppose to be and you expect. Check it out
(4)Martin C.
Had a family dinner here when I was in town and everything was great. We had a private table which created a nice atmosphere to talk and bond. The food was very good, and I eat sushi quite often. Plus, who doesn't have fun when drinking saki?
(5)Jeff L.
Went here on a recent work trip. Place is legit. Fresh sushi (and I live in Boston) and super friendly staff. Prices are right too. Beers, seaweed salad, 3 premium rolls, and a hand roll for $50 bucks. Felt like I robbed the place. Will definitely be back next time I'm in Cleveland.
(5)Jeffery W.
Ok this was enjoyable. Price slightly steep at ($46 for lunch). Now for my first experience; let's get started: 1. I ordered two Sushi rolls; A Spider Maki and a Spicy crab roll. Both of these rolls were EXCEPTIONAL. honestly from the presentation (Should have taken a picture) to the freshness of the fish and taste. Two of my favorite rolls and they were stunning. I will be back for the sushi and soon! 2. Whenever at a sushi bar I never ever order anything outside of sushi; except today. Today I ventured into the kitchen because their beef teriyaki dishes sounded exquisite. You could select from varied cuts of beef such as flank, strip, Filet. I went with the Sirloin Steak Teriyaki (They also have seafood selections for Teriyaki). How was it? Well I included a photo; the presentation was outstanding and the steak was cooked medium. Under the 'bed' of evenly sliced beef I found beautiful caramelized onions sitting in a river of sweet yet tangy Teriyaki sauce. I added my steamed sticky rice which also had a great texture and dug in. Now don't get me wrong it was good (and watch out it is really hot) but for some reason the flavors didn't wake up. While the dish looked great and the presentation was appealing the lack of eye opening flavor left me slightly deflated. In closing I will be back for sure. The atmosphere is really nice and they have private dinning rooms where you sit on the floor Japanese style that would be great for a date or a group of close friends. I will likely stick with the sushi on future visits unless I venture over to the Hibatchi side (Which also looked exciting).
(4)Kimberly R.
I was very disappointed by our experience at Wasabi. I've had teppanyaki at a variety of restaurants and this is, by far, the worst experience I've had. The first thing I noticed was this place was very poorly maintained. The planting beds out front were full of weeds, the fish pond area had mineral stains everywhere, and the hibachi area was covered in grease. I understand that hibachi restaurants tend to be on the greasy side due to the cooking environment, but he floor was so slippery I almost fell down. The food was ok. Pretty much what you would expect from this type of restaurant. I got the filet and it was pretty tasteless, however. The chef's performance was totally lackluster and lacking the sort of showmanship you expect from this sort of place. My biggest complaint was that they were obviously trying to turn over their tables as quickly as possible and they really rushed us through our meal. They started clearing the plates before we were even done eating and they brought out the clean dishes to reset the table before we were even done paying our check. They sat us at 5:30, started cooking by 5:45, and brought us our check by 6:15. I wasn't even finished eating when they brought out our checks. This was no leisurely meal. I'm accustomed to teppanyaki meals being a nice relaxing time and being able to enjoy the experience. This experience was rushed and dirty...not worth the very high price tag at all. You're much better off going to Benihana, which is only a few minutes away.
(2)Kate C.
I come here for a quick fix for sushi for 4, 5 years now. It is one of those "if you know what to order, you'll walk away satisfied" place. And that is... - Maki Dinner for Two: You pick 2 from the Special Maki (red dragon, green dragon, spider etc the "big" maki. I often get "rainbow" because you get 4 types of fish, and they're right there on the top without sauce and tempura. There's no hiding if it's not fresh.) And pick another 2 from the regular Maki (Alaska, Philadelphia roll, etc. I prefer the spicy tuna roll here to Akira's. The spicy-to-sweet-to-tuna ratio is well balanced here. Akira's is too spicy to enjoy tuna's taste. I like to get "sweet potato". Yes, there is no fish in there. It may sound odd but it tastes good. Try it.) 4 maki rolls for $33, plus salad and soup for two. I haven't found a better deal anywhere else. Seafood is fresh, split the rolls with your dining buddy. - appetizer: skip coconut shrimp. I ordered it once and found the shrimp flesh stiff. For some reason immediately thought "they got this from the boxed frozen food section at Costco". - I never have hibachi so can't comment on that, but the line is always long on that side.
(4)K E.
Everything on the Hibachi tasted the same. The menu is way overpriced for everything to taste like grilled brown rice and sauce. No thank you for the prices but the atmosphere is fun ( That's about it).
(2)Chrishana B.
Very nice place. I've been to the location in Canton as well and I've never been disappointed. The server was attentive, short wait time and the food....omg the food tastes impeccable! The drinks were strong and the atmosphere was so relaxing. When we went I was soooo wishy washy because I wanted hibachi but didn't want to sit with a bunch of strangers I just wanted a private conversation so I had the option of sitting on the other side or at the bar. I could have hibachi unless I sat at the bar and I was a little disappointed at first but it was so worth sitting at the table in a nice quiet area. Only flaw was they need dust. The fake plants next to us was filled with Cobb Webb's and dust so I tried to move my chair and food far away.
(5)Fran B.
Excellent service and the fresh sushi is amazing. They also have a hibachi restaurant. The bar is great for hanging with friends and catching a game.
(5)Katy S.
I have been to Wasabi a couple times on my visits to Cleveland. This is a standard Japanese steakhouse. They offer a full hibachi and sushi menu. The service is attentive and the prices are pretty standard for this type of establishment. I have always had a nice time here and the chefs do a nice job of including the diners and making it fun. Good spot for hibachi in this part of CLE!
(3)Zach L.
I had never been to one of these type of restaurants before, and I don't think I'll be frequenting any in the near future. Because of this I'm going to give it three stars, in reality I would give it two. Really expensive, food all tastes the same. Cook and waitress really nice. I wouldn't go here unless you had kids or a birthday party.
(3)Wafa I.
I love Hibachi style cooking and so a friend and I came here for dinner during a weekday evening. We did not have a reservation, but were seated immediately despite the traffic they had at the time. Hostesses were very friendly and accommodating to us. I loved the decor of the place, and I absolutely loved the built in fish "tanks" if you will when you walk in! Sat down, drink orders were taken immediately followed by our food orders when our table was ready. We ordered 3 different sushi's (can't remember what we got exactly) and I am just started eating sushi recently so I am not in anyway prepared to judge sushi on whether it is "good" or not but my friend wasn't crazy about it and said it wasn't that good. I ordered the chicken hibachi dinner. This is where I was impressed. I have eaten Hibachi at many places and they have been hit or miss. This place was a hit on every aspect of the hibachi dinner including the soup, salad, the fried rice and, the noodles. (Yes, this can all easily be bad) but where I was truly impressed is the chicken. I stopped ordering chicken for my hibachi dinners (opted for filet mignon) after constantly being let down. The chicken is usually flavorless and bland but NOT here. This is the best hibachi style chicken I ever had. It is so flavorful, I really enjoyed it. Had some left overs and couldn't wait to have it for lunch the next day. It was just as good. I would return here again and maybe try something else as they had an extensive menu. Prices are good, the atmosphere is fun and could easily come with family or friends. It is also good for large parties.
(4)Nikki D.
If you have a weight or cholesterol issue, the " angry dragon" will bite you in the you-know-what.. But, as we all know; everything taste SOOOOOO GOOOD when we know it's SOOOO BAD for us. I'm hooked. Definitely worth the splurge.... And the place looks so amazing!
(4)Ariel S.
On their website the hours specifically state 11-3 for lunch. I called to order take-out sushi at 2:15 and was told they close at 2:30, so they could not accommodate my order. Please don't advertise something you can't fulfill on your website. I will be finding another sushi place for any future sushi take-out.
(1)Chris V.
I understand the "tradition" of taking your shoes off but for the idiot hostess to say "then you should sit at a table" is rude. Furthermore, how about putting up a sign stating that and perhaps mentioning it upon taking your reservation. Or does that make too much sense? The food is good.
(2)James O.
I just moved here from Hawaii and have spent a lot of time in Tokyo. I can say without a doubt the sushi and sashimi at wasabi was very high quality for a very reasonable price. We ordered the tempura fried calamari, hot sake, seaweed salad, and the Wasabi Special for two, which we split 3 ways. The special had very generous portions of salmon, ahi, and yellowtail sashimi, all firm and tender and melt-in-your mouth goodness. I started to cry, but realized it was the exceptionally strong wasabi. Highly recommend the cool (and cold) sushi bar, but can't speak to the hibachi. The hot lava cake was only 3-star good.
(5)Chocolate L.
HIbachi style or sushi style ....you cannot go wrong with this place! The bar is a nice place to hang out and eat sushi or even hibachi! They have sitting places just for sushi and they also have private rooms for sushi and hibachi! They sit you down at a hibachi table once your table is ready. It comes with miso soup and salad to start with. I love their salad! You can also ask for siracha sauce if you want to eat it with your meal! The servers are always nice and attentive. The hibachi itself is very fun and enjoying to watch. The chief comes in and does a little show for you while preparing your meal.The food itself is very tasteful and delicious. i would recommend this Japanese restaurant to anyone!
(5)Michael A.
The waiter very standoffish and cold. Just came to table never asked if wanted appetizer or suchi. When we did get drinks took for ever for refill. I ordered edemone this came out like rubber was cold horrible. Told server all asked if wanted new one said no. That was still on my bill. Then the salad soup came out together. Never had them come out together but ok. Before salad was done her comes Hibachi chef. Only two tricks or talking he did was egg trick and volcano. He blazed thru as fast as he could. Then my daughter orders a kids portion they never bring out desert. I tell the hostess about she says sorry have good day. Really. When I sat most plates were dirty had be replaced. Horrible service from start to finish. Food was just ok.
(1)Sharmeela S.
Fun atmosphere. Huge hibachi area as well as regular dining section as well. I tried both the spicy tuna maki roll and the salmon hibachi dinner. On tuesdays from 5-7 pm the maki rolls are half off. The hibachi dinner includes onion soup, ginger salad, 3 shrimp, rice and noodles. I enjoyed the entire meal. It's not the best hibachi meal I've ever had but it did not disappoint me and its a fun dining experience. This place is ideal for groups or second dates.
(3)Eddie E.
Excellent food. Fresh sushi and great service. Highly recommended. Love the angry dragon roll.
(5)Jada M.
All I can say is it was AMAZING!!! First time ever here, first time ever at a habachi grill and it was worth it. We ordered the steak and chicken combo. Got so much food couldn't finish it all.
(5)Yuanjia Z.
Great place for wasabi! We went there for a really late lunch. It seems that they will seat everyone by the wasabi table first and then ask the chef to come and cook. I didn't like that because then we'll have to wait for a while for more people to be seated. Anyways, my bf got the sashimi bowl, which was basically sashimi on sushi rice in a giant bowl. It was a huge portion but I think he liked it. The fatty tuna was not the best I've had. It's also got fish bone in them. so yea.. maybe not fatty tuna from this place. For wasabi, you should ALWAYS order fried rice, although that'll cost you a few extra dollars but it's well worth it. I got the white rice and didn't even touch it cuz my bf's fried rice was much better than mine. The wasabi food was just very general. Tasted kinda like the wasabi I had in asia but a little milder. But the flavor is definitely there. But they can afford it to make the flavor more intense I think. The chef cooked my steak prefectly medium rare. The chef will also do a few tricks at the begining, like throwing eggs, setting up a fire or something haha. It was entertaining to watch. Overall, a pretty good wasabi place for cleveland, but I probably miss the wasabi in asian more - it tastes more flavorful and also cheaper ;) But hey we are in Cleveland so I guess I'm happy with it!
(4)Jac L.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in the area. The decor is modern and the ambience contributes to the 5 stars! The food is almost always on point. What's also important is that Wasabi offers a wide variety of food so no matter the size of the party and their unique preference, there's always something to satisfy one's palette. The quality of the food also speaks volumes. The sushi is always fresh and mouth watering. The hibachi food is cooked to perfection and there's a wide selection to choose from - whether you're feeling land or sea. My indulgence is the Wasabi Special, the perfect combination of both. The cocktail menu is bursting with creativity - my personal favorites are from the saketini section of the menu. And finally - dessert. A must have is the hot lava cake if you have room after the delicious meal.
(5)Natalie S.
Great food, awesome chefs that are more interactive than other similar place and noodles come with the entree, which is great. Major disappointment: didn't pack up the sauces with our substantial leftovers. :(
(4)Betty S.
I like the lounge like lighting and ambiance. Had their eel over rice dish. Big portion and delicious! Food was served fairly fast and the service was good.
(4)Michelle P.
I have to say I'm pretty disappointed with what I experienced. It might have been because my family and I came in as soon as they opened, but the quality of the food was just not up to par with the décor and overall ambience. I ordered the Kyoto Bento box. The miso soup and ginger salad that came before was good. The box itself contained a really small amount of seaweed salad, a California roll, white rice, and two skewers of grilled chicken with some onion and green peppers...and then a bed of more grilled chicken. The chicken was lukewarm and the teriyaki sauce drowning it was relatively tasteless. Maybe I was expecting too much, but for the price tag, I think I was ok in expecting more. I wouldn't write this off your list if you live in the suburbs of Cleveland, but if you're a tourist, there're so many other places to experience.
(2)Mike O.
I've only been there for lunch, but they have the best lunch specials around. 3 basic rolls and soup or salad for $10! That a lot of food. They have other things on the lunch menu too, but that's what I go there for.
(4)Benjamin D.
Sushi was actually pretty good for the price and the decor Is very nice. Happy hour is a very good value. Good menu variety too, especially for people who want sushi but are ding with someone who wants something else The downfall with this place though is the service. I've been here twice and the same bartender is always so rude. She stands around and talks to the other patrons while you just sit and wait. You practically have to beg her to get anything. When the food came out she wouldn't even bring us side plates.
(3)Andrew W.
We hit this place 3? times in 7 days because options in the area were severely limited when focused on food being healthy and tasty. Sashimi was decent at times, pretty tasty on others, mostly dependent on the fish and probably how fresh it was.
(4)R. G.
Wasabi was super disappointing tonight. The restaurant was freezing cold. We had to wear our winter coats during dinner. I could see my breath indoors. The chef burned the a lot of the food tonight and filet was way over-cooked. This place is hit or miss but the last two times we were here it was a miss. Might be we had the same guy cook for us last couple of times....
(1)Amina G.
I just love this place, staff is friendly they keep you smiling. And it's always great to meet new people
(5)Sara B.
Pretty tasty stuff. Whether it was take-out or dine-in it was tasty. Loved the grilled octopus.
(4)Dean T.
I like Hibachi style of food and I had a nice time here. The Chefs are talented. I went with my mom and dad and we went early and got a good seat. The sushi side has amazing food as well as the side where they cook in front of you. I definitely would go back.
(4)Yuan C.
I came here for the first time a few weeks ago, and have been wanting to go back ever since! I've been to plenty of other hibachi/teppan restaurants back home in southern California, but they are not even comparable to the amount of entertainment, great service, and delicious food at Wasabi! I'll begin by talking about the entertainment. The chef we had was so much fun! He poured sake into our mouths and joked with us the entire time. As with other hibachi restaurants, he performed the onion volcano, etc. Food: I ordered the steak and chicken combo, while my boyfriend ordered the shrimp and scallops combo. The steak was just the right amount of tenderness. The chicken was a little on the dry side, but the sauce made up for it. Both the scallops and shrimp were delicious as well! If you're allergic to seafood, don't be scared because this places cooks the meat and seafood separately :) Also, the portion size is HUGE! It seriously lasted me 2.5 meals haha Service: very attentive servers! I've also never seen such a large hibachi restaurant before! There were seriously like three separate rooms, 2 for hibachi and 1 for sushi. I definitely want to come back to try the sushi! I would recommend this place for birthday dinners, dates, family dinners, and pretty much every other occasion! :)
(4)Ray H.
Had the worst dining experience of my life. Arrived on time and still had to wait. Hostess was not at the front desk so we waited 14 minutes for her to show up. Waited another 20 minutes once seated. Manger was the poorest excuse for a manager that I have encountered
(1)Alex P.
A very average place, I would say in some aspects a little below average. Prices are a bit steeper than similar establishments I've visited and having to pay extra for fried rice is well, ridiculous.
(3)London M.
This place has gone downhill over the past few years. I'm not sure if they are trying to save money or they are having money issues because today was a pretty warm day and upon arriving at the restaurant, all off the doors were propped open. I found that to be strange for this to be a high scale hibachi restaurant why don't you have the ac on? No restaurant should ever have the doors of the establishment wide open because it's a health code violation and who wants bugs coming in? Not too pleased with the current ventilation situation, I choose to stay because I was really craving hibachi and sushi. I sat at the bar and the bartender was pretty nice and efficient. I asked her about the doors and she said they were open because the heat and to let the smoke out. Moving forward I placed my order and then noticed that the bartender went to the back to make another guest and my salad. Hmmm that's interesting why is the bartender handling food with no hair restraint and after touching money and who knows what. While the bartender is away other guest come sit at the bar and are waiting and looking around confused bc there is no one there to help them (She's in the back bc she has to tend bar and be a cook). She comes back and the salad is in a small bowl with one cherry tomato one cucumber and dressing running all down the side. Are they really trying to save money by sacrificing the quality of the food and service or what! This was getting very weird. I mean you just don't expect these things when you are paying over $40 for a meal. I ordered the Mexican roll which I don't get why it was called Mexican roll when it didn't have anything in it to remind me of Mexican food. It was simply shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, and a spicy mayo sauce. For my meal I had the shrimp and chicken combo hibachi and my plate was covered in liquid from the veggies and some kinda very thin sauce. The food was ok very garlicky and no taste. I tried to season it myself with a little salt and pepper but it was so bland not even the yum yum sauce helped. For the amount of money you pay this place needs to have better tasting food and not to mention the women's bathroom was a complete mess. They have no paper towels or way to dry your hands because the hand dryer stopped working. Needless to say I will not be returning to this place anytime soon.
(2)Adrian W.
I've eaten here several times in the past few weeks. I've eaten at the bar, as I do when traveling for business. Service has been good. Happy hour specials are decent. Sushi has been great at times, but then not so great. The clientele brings this place down. Boisterous bravado and profanity abounds. Maybe it's better in the dining room, though I heard a herd of women waiting for a table in the lobby that almost shook the place. I heard no please and thank you - just ordering the staff around. I abhor profanity, and it comes at a rapid fire pace from the patrons. I won't be back.
(2)Ronnie P.
YAY, went out to eat again :) Tonight's trip brought to us by girlfriends b-day, this went much better than last years ....that I forgot :( Come on, its a couple days after Christmas, its a hectic time. Arrived Monday night about 5:30 pm, lots of parking. The entrance is large with fish for the kids to get excited about and ample waiting area, although we strolled right in. The place is split in two with an average length bar with 2 and 4 top table seating. There are also 2 semi private rooms that I first thought was traditional Japanese seating until I saw people slipping their legs under the tablecloth !! So basically you step up on a platform, then sit down on thin cushion. There are No full booths, but one wall of 1/2 booth seats. Floors are a bit slick when wet so be careful if you're there with wet shoes. And if your petty, they play "jazz" music, might not have been an issue but I was directly under a BOSE speaker, I almost missed the typical twangy Asian restaurant music. Anyway, about our Dining experience. Monday/Tues happy hr is 1/2 price sushi maki rolls 5-7 pm so we took full advantage of that !! We started out with the calamari, and it was great. A full heaping plate full the size of onion rings !! I wasn't a fan of the dipping sauce, but still ate it nonetheless. (8 bucks, its 5 on wed/thurs) we had two huge platters of various sushi rolls and left nothing behind !! (11 rolls total) plus a white tuna Sashimi that was awesome !! sliced thick and very good ...a 1st for me and I thought it good with zero "fishy fish " taste. ( I hate fishy tasting fish) The rest of the sushi we had was great, the rolls were cut small easy one bites worth without looking like someone cramming at an eating competition . I'm not a fan of seaweed on the outside of my sushi so none of ours was made in that fashion (can't stand the texture) . If you like reading While waiting for the food to arrive I took a stroll to the hibachi side and it was very large with ample seating and double grills for large parties. There was only a few people seated at 5:30 or so but the place was near capacity with only 2 free tables by 7:00 when we left. There was some smoke in the air on the hibachi side but that's to be expected since you're sitting in the kitchen !! Our total before tip was under $50 with no drinks or x-traxs. I would go again but if you like to go nuts, Mon/Tues is your best value since its 1/2 off maki rolls.
(4)Doug S.
Every time I'm in beach wood I come here and it's better than the last time . The sushi is outstanding and the bartenders are great always attentive to your needs.
(5)Sam H.
I've been here for lunch with coworkers a few times. The quality of the teppanmaki is okay, but if you get one of the shrimp options with chicken or steak, you get only 3 shrimp, and that's pretty weak. Also, we were only a group of 5, and a 18% gratuity was automatically added to our bill, and that was really lame. Then they had the nerve to ask for additional gratuity on the bill. The guy doing the hibachi was pretty disingenuine, and just went through the motions of the entertainment portion. I would have given one star, but the actual quality of my hibachi meal was okay, and the small salad with ginger dressing is actually pretty good. The steak is good but pretty small.
(2)Julie D.
Come here for the Hibachi and you won't be disappointed. Our chef was GREAT! Very fun as Hibachi should be! Food was really good, even the sashimi. We didn't have any rolls, so can't comment on that, the sashimi was good (tuna & salmon).
(4)Mike S.
Worst sushi ever. The fish was NOT fresh. The Unagi Nigiri was not smoked or grilled, but raw with slimy skin, fishy and gross! The spider roll was fishy smelling and the texture was not right. The firecracker roll was ok, but the whole meal was ruined with everything else. The bartender was unfriendly when she was around and only smiled when it was time to write in a tip amount. Maybe the hibachi is better? Seems like that would be difficult to screw up.
(1)Tim J.
Tried this place near work with a friend, and was not very impressed by the service or the food. I am extremely picky about all fish, let alone sushi, and some met the mark, while others didn't. It seemed like anything "prepared" completely lacked seasoning(salt). The tempura rock shrimp were almost inedible, though the sushi was pretty good. A server sat down right next to us and counted her tips, BS'd with the bartender, and acted as if no guests were there. The food might have been a little above three stars, but with the (lack of) service, I can't justify anything above a three for this visit.
(3)Jenny D.
Good food.....nice restaurant!!!!! Lots of fun....
(5)Keith D.
I thought, for the price I got excellent sashimi. It was fresh and good assortment for $50. Did not eat hibatchi.
(5)Melanie E.
Recently visted this restaurant after eating at the Montrose Hibachi location. Although the food was excellent, the service was terrible. I could not get refills on my beverage to save my life. The waitress even complained "didn't I just bring you one of those?" yes-15 minutes ago! ( I was only drinking iced tea). We waited forever between our appetizer and our sushi rolls and then the bill was incorrect as well. IF you go-go for the food, but don't expect much with the service.
(2)Leah T.
Love this place! Always fun for hibachi...but if you don't want to do the whole experience the bar area is nice. GREAT sushi and the bartenders are usually very friendly. Try an Angry Dragon roll!
(5)Tina C.
This is a great place to eat, hilarious entertainment. You also get so much for the price. We ordered the shrimp and chicken teriyaki and it was very good. Keep in mind when you order that every meal comes with soup and salad and a whole bunch of sides. Food is tasty and fresh, can't hide it when they cook everything from scratch in front of you. Our first time at a japanese restaurant, our chef I think Jerry was his name did a great job. Will definitely be back for more.
(5)Frugal F.
Exactly what you would expect from a hibachi restaurant. ..a lot of food, mediocre entertainment, and a sky high bill...good times
(4)Eric K.
We had made reservations for a large group. they did a good job accommodating us, but there was not enough room in the waiting area for all of us and we were in everyone's way. I don't understand the concept of not seating until everyone is there, when it was such a large group (approx. 30 people). We sat near each other, but not all at the same tables. The food was good, the server was slow. It was nice that they broke the bills down to smaller groups. We paid for three people. I do not like any place who ads on an automatic gratuity, 20% in their case. Then the server said that that was for the chef, and that any additional I would like to leave was for her. The only other knock I had was the shooting of Sake into everyone's mouth. Hey, when a person says enough, stop. Having my clothes covered with Sake is not enjoyable.
(2)J W.
Beautiful venue--when you walk in, you pass a koi pond grotto before coming to the maitre'd station, with overhead blue green lights casting shadows down a wavy white wall. The restaurant portion is relatively small, but also very tasteful, with (fake) green bamboo stalks separating it from the bar area with a blue bubbling water wall. I felt like I was in NYC or Vegas rather than Beachwood! We enjoyed the coconut shrimp appetizer, which was slightly sweet, although a bit overdone. Miso soup was standard, but the salad had a tasty ginger-based dressing which was light but flavorful. My friend had an assortment of sushi, while I enjoyed an enormous chirashi bowl with sushi rice, tobiko, salmon, tuna, yellowtail, and two other types of fish. The slices were generous, fresh, and flavorful. Definitely a good deal! This is some of the best sushi I've had in Cleveland and definitely the most interesting ambiance. I look forward to returning and trying more sushi or the hibachi side.
(4)Aaron S.
Don't miss this sushi stop! Consistent, fresh, good service and atmosphere. Never let's me down. I've been to the Pacific East, all the Sushi Rocks - don't bother, just go to Wasabi! Sushi Rock serves grocery store grade sushi. Ps. I am not a hibachi customer, but a sushi one (results may vary.)
(5)Ted J.
Fun for the whole family. I love the Saki shots. I'm ready to go again...the food was great, and the cook was quite entertaining. Their desserts are ZEE BEST!!
(5)David H.
Service was quick and food was average. Prices were about right for a Japanese steakhouse that is hibachi style. Would probably not need to stop here again. 4 adults was $140 including tip and 4 sodas.
(3)Dom R.
First, let me say that this place gives enough food for me to have leftovers and I generally always enjoy the food. You can get the same Hibachi type food at almost anyplace, but I do like that Wasabi gives noodles with rice. Chefs are entertaining, too. Now, allow me to get to my experience. I went here for a dinner on Friday night and, not surprisingly, there were a lot of birthday parties there. Cool, I like that atmosphere. There was a full table behind us who were shouting and yelling like they were in a house party or a nightclub. Cussing with their kids at the table and hollering to onlookers that "my money is the same as everyone's and I'll do what I want here" for well over an hour. These people were also saying inappropriate things to women walking out from the restaurant, even those who were clearly married. By the time I left, I felt like I was at a sports event, except I just spent $100 for a dinner and experience. Throughout the entire night, management was nowhere to be found. I will never go back to this place as it doesn't have anything that necessarily differentiates it from another hibachi restaurant and their patron behavior was unacceptable and ignored by the management team. I can do better at Otani in Mayfield, easily.
(2)Kumar S.
Although, its a bit expensive, I strongly recommend this place.
(4)Kourtney H.
On May 27th, I was with a larger group celebrating a coworker's retirement. I expected things to be a little hectic with service just because of the size. However, it took a long time to even be asked what we wanted to drink. Our salads and soups came out before the drink orders. Two of us ordered sushi while the rest got the hibachi dinners. Our food came out way after everyone else was already was done eating and we had to ask twice. The manager tells us that they were too busy with happy hour orders to get our food out to us on time. What a way to make a customer feel important. Then they moved the group to a different room for cake that was brought so we had to drag our plates and drinks with us. We didn't even pick up our plates before the guy was wiping down the table. The bill was wrong. They over charged us for our meals. After the manager said she would adjust the bill it was incorrect again. When the manner was addressed she took the two of us up by the front door to handle this. You don't handle an issue right where customers are entering. When we asked to move, she ignored us. This was such a poor experience that I couldn't recommend this place to anyone. I will NOT be going back.
(1)Troy C.
Two of my best friends decided to have a small dinner party here a few years ago. Mind you, when I say small, we mean 10+ people. Anyway, I've heard of this place and I often pass it when I drive around the area. The outside is not that pleasing to the eye but once you go inside, it is absolutely gorgeous! The water, fish and aquariums just lining up the wall, it brings a calm yet truly oriental feeling into the restaurant. Our chef was absolutely phenomenal and hilarious! Truly good food, laughs, entertainment and alcohol to boot. Crazy expensive, roughly $25 a plate but definitely worth it because the portions are relatively large, the service is wonderful and the chefs are highly skilled and a delight to be around! The only factor that prevents this place from getting the full 5 stars is the salad with house dressing. Note, I enjoy salad and I enjoy salad dressing but my main rule is light on the dressing or better yet, put it on the side so I can determine my own intake. I rather have a light sprinkle so I can taste both dressing and vegetables rather than have a "salad soup." The dressing was a huge turnoff to me. Not only it was overly abundant but it was too bitter for my tastes. It's depressing that I couldn't even withstand more than 2 bites, for I hate to just leave food there without a substantial amount eaten. Truly, I wanted to enjoy it but I couldn't. Nevertheless, a great place to dine with friends or a great place for a small dinner party. Highly recommended and definitely get some alcohol, you won't be disappointed!
(4)Hui-yu Y.
My bf and I stayed at the hotel close by, so we went there for dinner. I ordered Deluxe sashimi and they were really fresh with a good portion (I couldn't finish). I also drank a lot of water and they were filled quite quickly. I would, however, recommend the waiter not to clean the desk or window when the customers were eating.. It was right next to my table and I could smell nothing but the fabreeze-like smell.... Other than that everything is great. Good food, good atmosphere.. good for couples since it's dark :P oh and not many people were there when we went.
(4)Frank M.
I have one general pet peeve with a restaurant and that is do not have a multi-course meal and then serve it all at the same time. I got my soup, salad and entree within minutes of each other. No timing of the meal at all, my shrimp and scallops where cold by the time I got to them. Some unidentified person stopped by to see how my meal was and I said that it was cold since I finished my soap and salad first. He wanted to put the entree under a heat lamp to keep it warm and I said that will kill the shrimp and scallops and make them rubber. While they did offer to re-fire the meal, I said no, as my evening and expectations had been ruined. They did comp my meal; I insisted that I would pay for it, even though I only took two or three bites of cold scallop. They never gave me a bill and avoid me like the plague for the next half hour to 45 minutes while I tried to pay for the meal and leave the waitress a tip. If you go here and have a seat on the right hand side of the restaurant, be sure you tell them to space out the meal, unless you want to eat cold food after getting everything delivered at once.
(1)Mark L.
Very chic, modern decor mixed with some asian decor. The entrance has you walking over a koi pond, which was pretty cool. The inside had a lot of blue accent lighting, which was unexpected and kind of made for a futuristic nightclub vibe. The actual dining area (not hibachi) was more elegant than expected. Upholstered and cushioned seating and white tablecloths made for a nice dining experience. I believe they also had a private room for parties that had traditional Japanese floor seating and a low table. Service is OK if not a little slow and unattentive. The bartender seemed unaware that we even existed when we sat at the bar to grab a drink while we waited for our party. Our server was OK, but the food took forever to come out, and they weren't even busy. I can't comment on the hibachi since our party only went for sushi. Their specialty rolls are pretty crazy, and the designs are even crazier. All of the rolls we tried in our party were pretty good but there was nothing that stood out. Nothing that made you stop and say, WE HAVE TO GO HERE AGAIN. And I can't in good conscience get sushi here when Pacific East is just minutes away. tl;dr - enter the set of TRON: Legacy, eat sushi that was designed by Ed Hardy.
(3)Rachel W.
The interior of the restaurant is nice. Service at the bar left something to be desired. I felt like the bartender thought she was above serving drinks. She also didn't know how to make the martini my friend wanted and they were out of the wine I first ordered. Sat on Hibachi side and our chef was nice and funny. The food was good, though the rice was a little over-greased. This place is a good option for Hibachi, but I probably wouldn't come here to eat off of the regular menu.
(4)Chris M.
A lot of hibachi places you go to nowadays seems like the chefs are just going through the motions. But not here, oh no sir! First off, the ambiance is very classy, and the hibachi tables are larger, and more comfortable to sit at than others. Second: while you place the order, the chefs must be in the back room doing like a pound of blow before coming out and cooking. They are nuts! Spining things, throwing things, slicing, dicing, flipping food into your mouth and setting everything on fire. They are great at their showmanship! Third: They have squirt bottles of sake that they shoot into your mouth for as long as you can take it! AWESOME! The food itself was excellent, but as said in previous reviews, don't plan on doing anything afterwards, you'll be so full that you are down for the count.
(4)Jamie T.
Absolutely fantastic! Great service, food and environment, and value. Rare to find all four anymore.
(5)Ryan D.
Service was fast, food was decent. Prices were fair. Staff was nice. Scenery was cool. I'd go back. Not the beat sushi I've had but not bad.
(4)Jeff B.
Got the sushi maki lunch combo for carry out. It came with the standard green salad and a nice ginger dressing. It was very light as in not mayo thick like some. I like this kind better. The lunch was quite a deal 9$ for 3 very nice sized rolls. There was quite a bit of fish and the rolls were not over "riced". The fish was pretty fresh. They used whole pieces of fish in the spicy rolls so it did not have the consistency or flavor of f chum. Yup these rolls were chum free. They gave me little plastic cups, soy, chop sticks, plastic-ware, and plenty of napkins. The little Wasabi carryout bag even had a cardboard cut out so the bag was balanced. This will definitely be a go to carry out or quick lunch at the sushi bar! I was quite impressed, lets see if they can duplicate that for me again!
(4)Ralph D.
Nothing but less outstanding service!
(5)Drew K.
We've been here several times before. I have to say that the service and cleanliness have gone downhill since last time. The food, however, was the best I've ever had here, and the chef was very lively and entertaining.
(3)Amy S.
I love habachi! Tonight was my first time trying Wasabi for a good friend's birthday. The food was amazing! The server was efficient and never let our glasses get 1/3 empty. The chef was very skilled but very foul mouthed. He must've only had sex on his mind because even having 4 young children at the table did NOT deter him from making numerous inappropriate, sexual innuendoes right in their presence. He didn't quite get the hint when no one laughed but instead made a comment about it being a "tough crowd" and then followed it with a swear word. Telling the birthday girl in front of her children and husband that "even though they just met, she can still blow" left my mouth on the floor. There were many more tasteless jokes that I will spare you from. If you plan on going here, think twice about going as a family with children. I know I won't be taking my kids there.
(2)Kyle J.
Finding myself on the road for my job yet again it was time for another round of GPS roulette. I found this place nearby my hotel and I'm never not in the mood for sushi. The first word that hit my mind when I walked in was swanky. This place it definitely swanky. As you walk in the front doors you cross a waterfall going into a koi pond. The host area looks like a wave cresting and the bar has a pretty bubble water installment. My server was knowledgeable, friendly, and very attentive. I ordered the sweet potato roll, philly roll, and spider roll. All were good with the sweet potato winning outright this night. The philly and spider could use a bit of improvement but overall I was pleased.
(3)victoria h.
Been coming here since they opened, and am happy to say they have hit their stride. You can do sushi side or hibachi side (the chefs have fun with it & might squirt sake into your mouth if you're good...or maybe bad) Blue bubbles at the bar are always soothing, and they have a decent wine list. Some coming and going of bartenders & sorry but if you tend bar in this area, please know how to make an espressotini!! Please. Anyway, food is always consistent and good. The "angry dragon" is my pick for sushi, always a hit. But talk to who's working and see what they recommend that day... Candace the manager is awesome, she really goes the distance to make everyone happy. Even when a member of your party has stolen the gong & is running thru the restaurant... oh ya, good times, great wasabi!
(4)Jason W.
Great food & good service. I love the Hibachi.
(4)Kimberly C.
Wasabi Wednesday!!!! Our crew graced Wasabi with our presence again last week and I have to say the service was MUCH better! The key is to go early...they start filling up after 7 and thats when the service gets a little hairy.
(4)Maria S.
Great place to go in groups and get a wet tshirt! Lol i went with my family and friend for the first time about 2weeks ago.GREAT FOOD GREAT ENTERTAINMENT GREAT STAFF! our chef was hilarious n strangely obsessed with Rihanna (kept singing "whats my name all night") lmao! Food was great. I had some of the dragon roll and the shrimp and scallop hibachi combo! And lots and lots of saki. And can i say the chefs definitely free pour on the saki shots! "Wasabi sloppy" is what they call it. Better than the typical bennihana i think. Go in groups and get wasabi sloppy.i enjoyed it. And its a beautiful place quite pricey...but u get what u pay 4.
(5)Jason H.
I love wasabi always a great atmosphere be prepared to have a $100 bill I always do but with my wife of course anyway I always have a good time there no matter the bill amount and the food is great
(5)Caleb W.
I came in here for the Hibachi. My friends set up a "surprise" birthday for me and we decided to come to Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse. They take reservations, which is great because I don't think we would have gotten a seat in the packed restaurant on a Thursday at 6:00pm. The place is located in Beachwood and has a lot of available parking spots. When you walk in, you walk through a sort of "bridge" that is over a Japanese style pond. The front of the restaurant is very cool, with blue ambient lighting that sets the mood. It's a bit dark in the restaurant which gives a very interesting aura, and it seems like a really good place to take a girl on a date. We came in with a party of 8, and were seated right away. The back wall is illuminated blue with a glass pane filled with water. It's hard to describe, but very good. The restaurant is very upper-class looking yet comfortable. I ordered a Caribbean Sake ($8) which was strong but good. I also got the swordfish ($21) Hibachi style. The chicken is $16 and they also have veggie ($15) along with many other things. Each dish comes with a huge helping of fried rice sprinkled with soy sauce, fried veggies, chow mein, along with either miso soup or chicken broth with this really good fried onion thing in it. The waiter was awesome and very nice. He even brought me out a drink on the house since it was my birthday. There were probably about 8 other birthdays there, and each time they would come out with an cymbal-dong-thing, banging it and singing happy birthday to the person. It freaked me out the first several times, but after the 6th time, I got used to it. The guy who cooked the food for us was cool - he wasn't asian, but hispanic? I'm guessing. He was really funny and had a lot of energy. He would make comments about all of us, for instance "Are you two dating?" (to my friends who weren't but would make a good couple) which made us all laugh like crazy. He also made comments like "Looks like Lady gaga is here!" which confused us because we didn't know if he was talking to us or what...No idea. He also said stuff like "Be careful, it's hot like you" to one of my friends. He was like "You suck!" to me after I tried to catch a piece of shrimp in my mouth and missed, which I thought was hilarious. Haha. Dinner and entertainment. Of course since it's Hibachi style, they do a lot of tricks, such as creating huge flames, doing fancy knife tricks, and the sort. They even have sake in a squirt bottle that they squirt in your mouth, which I did for 9 seconds before it spilled on my sweater. The food was cooked perfectly - the swordfish was cooked thoroughly and extremely soft. First time having swordfish and I loved it. Delicious. I usually eat a LOT and the portions were enough to make me feel content. It might have also been the alcohol. Overall, the place has a great atmosphere which makes it a great place to go with friends or on a date. The prices are a bit high, but I was very impressed when the waiter came out with 8 separate checks - without us even asking - and he knew exactly who ordered what. I was really impressed by that! Professional waiter. Good food, great service, and a fun night. For about 25 bucks per person (food, drinks, and tip included), this makes for a fun night. I would recommend trying it out if you've never been to Wasabi before.
(5)Stacey K.
I really cannot tell you if the food was good or not. They sat us in a side room that did not have heat in the middle of winter. It was so cold that everyone at our table had to have their food packed up to go. The management nor the server seemed to care.
(1)K. H.
Okay so first, I was REALLY excited to try this place. As soon as you walk in, you walk over water with a bunch of exotic fish in it. You choose whether you want to go the traditional route or the fancy we-cook-it-right-in-front-of-you route. There is a wall that has bubbles and water and it just has a great, fun vibe. So here is the part that is difficult. I WANTED to like it. You walk in and you get the concept of the restaurant and you want it to be good. But I've been there three times and each time it has gone downhill. The food is 4/5 and there are some really cool-looking rolls that they make specific to that restaurant. But the service was worse and worse every time. On a Tuesday, we ordered four regular rolls... and proceeded to wait for almost 50 minutes to get them. There were only four other tables filled in the room and I still have no idea what took so long. Then when the rolls came my friend got both of hers and she only gave me one of the two I ordered. By the time the second one I had ordered came, it had been well over an hour from when I originally ordered it. We kept trying to give the benefit of the doubt, but the table next to us had already come, eaten and left by the time I got my second roll. Our drinks were filled maybe once the entire time. It was overall a very poor experience. The reason I'm giving 3/5 is because the building and setting itself is really fun and awesome, the food is pretty good, but the service was quite bad. Not sure if I will be back again. Pretty disappointing.
(3)Aries L.
Had a crazy sushi craving so I decided to check this place out. I decided to have dinner at the bar since I just wanted some sushi and a drink. The bartender was super nice and helpful. She would occassionally come and check on us to make sure we were fine and if we needed anything (it wasn't to the point of annoyance either). Sushi was awesome and not really pricey as I thought it would be.
(5)Shane B.
The food is wonderful and the servers are hot!
(5)Ra'Nesha W.
Poor customer service and the GM is very unprofessional.
(1)Danny C.
Hibachi places are pretty much all the same but every once in a while, you find a place that does just a couple of things differently and that separates them from the rest of the herd! Wasabi delivered on many fronts. While we waited very briefly for a table, we had drinks at the bar and were all impressed with the unique martini and specialty drink selection. The food was of great quality and portions as most hibachi places. And it's standard to get soup, the ginger dressed salad and special fried rice--but this place also provided a tasty noodle side dish and extra sauces to douse onto your food. Service was as average this night. Sometimes you are lucky if you get a smile and a water refill. The chef's humor was insane and the interactions with him and our random group of hibachi table mates made for an awesome dining experience.
(5)Nikki T.
Absolutely love the sushi here!! Get the angry dragon and the autumn roll! Delicious! Great service, can get very busy too.
(5)Joe G.
I love wasabi, the japanese horseradish. I'm not quite as fond of the Japansese restaurant that carries its name. Now that isn't to say that Wasabi is bad. It was my first trip and I split the Chef's Sushi for Two with my sister. There was a selection of Tuna, Yellowtail, Salmon, Octopus, White Tuna, Eel, California Roll and Tuna Roll. All the fish were either nigiri or sashimi style with the exception, of course, of the rolls. It was plenty of food for two people but I felt that for something that is described as the best selections of the Chef that it was very run of the mill. If you go to a great sushi restaurant they push the boundaries of the above average sushi fan there was none of that in my meal. That said, for 75%-80% of sushi eaters this place may be just fine for you. For those of us who are more adventurous and have had sushi and some great places Wasabi isn't for you. Wasabi for me will end up on the list of places that I'll go if someone else wants to, but it will not be a place that I suggest.
(3)Lisa H.
make sure you have patience or make a reservation- we had to wait roughly 30 mins on a weeknight. There are definitely a couple cute waiters ;) haha. It had some good unique rolls for the Chef's Special, but nothing fantastic. The sashimi was quite fishy (not that it went bad) but it had a fishy taste- probably from the thick cuts of sashimi/blood. It was 4-6 dollars for roughly 3 pieces of sashimi/ 2 pieces of sushi. :( The udon noodle soups were flavorless- just a basic chicken stock broth- with noodles, veggies, chicken and tempura shrimp. The tempura shrimp was like any other tempura shrimp that you can get a japanese restaurant. We tried the lobster and steak combo- the dish is terrible- WHAT A WASTE OF PERFECTLY GOOD LOBSTER. The sauce on the steak and lobster was bland and flavorless. Watch out for groups of 6+ the restaurant charges a 20% gratuity. We ended up paying 50.00 in just gratuity. The waiters forgot several items that we ordered (salad, soup, and a to-go meal) It seems as if they invested more money into the decor (LED ceilings, water bubble walls, and fish pond in the entrance) than they did into the food BOTTOMLINE: save yourself some money and just go to a smaller less "atmosphere-based" Japanese restaurant to get better tasting food.
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