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Miyabi 9

512 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 288-8885
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Ranked #39 of 385 restaurants in Des Moines
Price range: €7 - €12
Cuisines: Sushi, Japanese
Good for: Business
Dining options: Reservations, Takeout
Restaurant details
Good for: Business
Dining options: Reservations, Takeout
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15 reviews 15 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

First time ever having sushi and I really enjoyed it. My friend and I had the Des Moines roll (salmon, cucumber,avocado) and thought it was very good. We also had fried shrimp with vegetables which wasn't as good as the sushi. It was plenty of food but was a bit greasy - would have been great just grilled. That was... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

The gal who was serving us was either new or had too much on her mind. The sushi itself was good. The service just took too long for such a small number of clients.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

Good Sushi is hard to come by in Des Moines so this place was a good find. The sashimi was fresh and the atmosphere was good. Don't expect a 5 star experience but this is Des Moines and not California or Japan. A comfortable place with good food, so good that the local city dwellers near it regularly order take... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2012

I recently had dinner at Miyabi 9 with friends for the first time and will definitely be back for a number of reasons: - Cool ambiance: Miyabi is a small restaurant on Grand Avenue that despite its size, never feels crowded in. The atomosphere is laid back zen. - Sushi: Fresh, clean tasting sushi and delicous rolls. Especially good are... More

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Des Moines, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2012

The sushi here has made me a bit of a snob. Tried some others around town, and couldn't stand theirs because Miyabi 9 is always so good and fresh. If you get a chance, sit at the counter and watch a real master work.

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Altoona, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2012

The first time I ordered Miyabi 9 was take-out and was less than impressed. Fast forward to this past weekend where I actually went to the sit-down restaurant. We started off with my and I both getting squid salad, very fresh and tasty. Then we ordered our dinner and we shared three different rolls, the Captain Crunch, Cascobay, and the... More

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

I have been there twice and each time it was great. The fish was so fresh, also try the seaweed salad, it's very good! If you like rolls try the captain crunch. One of my favorite restaurants, and I make a point of stopping here when I'm in town. The prices are a little high compared to other Sushi restaurants... More

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Iowa City, IA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2012

Miyabi 9 is a small sushi restaurant in the east village area of Des Moines. We stopped in during a visit to the city, and were not disappointed. The restaurant is small -- we arrived at around 6 pm on a Saturday; by 6:30, the tables were full. We tried the gyoza and five different maki. The gyoza were flavorful... More

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Des Moines, Iowa
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39 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Sushi Mike is a blast. The fish is fresh and delicious. I have always enjoyed the atmosphere and dont get there nearly enough! I have heard people say it is a little more expensive than other sushi houses in Des Moines but the difference is the quality and it is definitely worth it.

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Des Moines, Iowa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

The restaurant is small and spartan, but the food is good. They don't mess around with their sushi. My friend and I ate at the bar and watched the preparation. It appeared the chefs enjoyed what they did. It was just super straightforward. We ordered nigiri and rolls and were pleased with both. The fish was fresh and the rice... More

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