Wasabi

These rolls were so delicious! These are the best sushi rolls I've had in buffalo and my favorite aspect is that the menu is super clear. If you have food allergies, this is the sushi place for you as it's easy to see what is in each roll and they are taking safety and health seriously. In regard to COVID-19, they have a whole set up that is super impressive with window pickup. Can't wait to order from here again soon!

Awefull service, they refused to let me pay over the phone for a pick up order. I explained that my best friend was picking up the food instead of me, as I wasn't near and she was on her way to me. I was told no, and that since the food was already made I wasn't allowed to cancel my order. I explained the circomstances to no avail. They expected me to drive 45 mins from Lockport NY to Buffalo because of thier no paying over the phone policy, when my best friend lives near Delaware Park. It was a Thursday, and I had already driven 45mins to and from my office in downtown Buffalo. I was put on a "no serve list" simply because my best friend, to no fault of her own, was having an awefull week financially. I discovered I was on this list when I ordered lunch for my entire office, I used my phone to make the order, completely unaware of this list. I had a nice conversation with the lady that took the call, I made the order and was told 20mins. I drove the 10mins from my office to Wasabi, with my phone, & I hadn't missed a single phone call, I checked! I sat in the car and waited 10mins, so I wasn't hovering in the rather small dinning area Wasabi has, then go in to be told that my 5 meal order was not made, and would not be made as I am on a "no serve list." The meal was about $50 I had $100 cash with me, I explained that this was for my entire office, not just me, that 4 other people would be effected by this policy. They refused, absolutely refused, to even consider making my coworker's and Boss' meal, even with me offering to pay them double the order in cash! Now, I hate it when people make a scene, I absolutely do! But simply because I am not the loud type doesn't mean I wasn't or am not upset! So I left quietly, but I want to make it clear that I am having my family attorney review the legality of the no pay over the phone policy, and it's subsequent no serve policy, as both feel rather discriminatory, and disparaging against the less fortunate among us. Imagine if I had been a mom of an out of state student, who was starving and needed food but just didn't have the money? If this policy stays in place, a child could posibly starve to death. I understand that there are other restaurants in the world. But could you imagine if they all had this poorly thought out policy? Now I do want to be fair and honest in my review! So I do have to say that other that this awefull experience, the service at Wasabi had been phenominal. And the food, I assume, is still great. But as you can see, this policy is overshadowing, and has the potential to continue to overshadow, the fantastic work you guys are and have been doing.

This is hands down one of my favorite sushi places anywhere. It feels traditional, casual, authentic. It's affordable and high-quality. I've been to restaurants that feel much fancier and are much more expensive, and I prefer this every time. It's a small storefront on a busy strip, intimate, cozy, sparsely adorned with traditional, simple Japanese decor. Great for couples or small groups. It's also one of the only restaurants that I go to where I feel completely comfortable dining solo. Whether you're local or visiting Buffalo, if you like sushi you definitely have to go here.