Wa Japanese Restaurant
About
- 4.9 ( 43 reviews)
- $$, $$$
Day of the Week | Opening Hours |
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Monday | 11:30 - 22:00 |
Tuesday | 11:30 - 22:00 |
Wednesday | 11:30 - 22:00 |
Thursday | 11:30 - 22:00 |
Friday | 11:30 - 23:00 |
Saturday | 11:30 - 23:00 |
Sunday | 11:30 - 21:30 |
Cuisines
- 🍣 Japanese
- 🍜 Asian
- 🍣 Sushi
Dining Options
- 💺 Seating
- 🍽️ Table service
- 🍷 Serves Alcohol
- 🍱 Lunch
- 🍽️ Dinner
Recommended Reviews
4.9
cassandra surles
My absolute favorite sushi place. Great employees
Clara Guerrero
My family and I visited Wa during Restaurant Week. First time there. The deal offered was excellent with appetizer, 2 rolls, dessert and a glass of wine fir $30. Food was delicious, and service fast. The server was very professional, and help us decide as he knew the menu very well. We definitely will go back!
Bill Moran
Great food, excellent service, relaxed atmosphere.
Katina Williams
THE BEST SUSHI I HAVE HAD
Jenessa Adams
We can't wait to go back! My husband and I stopped in for a quick bite on a Thursday evening. We ordered the spicy salmon roll and it came to us in less than 5 minutes. Our server was so kind and seemed very knowledgeable about the menu. We appreciated this. The atmosphere at Wa is excellent. Quiet, relaxing music, appropriate lighting, and a calm atmosphere. Delicious food and great owners.
Felicia Shockey
Fantastic experience. The waiter was insanely knowledgeable about recommendations based on what I wanted as far as taste and texture. The chefs were friendly and the sushi delightfully tasty and chilled. The restaurant has a romantic flair that's just perfect for a night out.
Danielle Rountree
The best sushi in Lawrence!
Charles Williams
All the rolls tasted very good, the "Viking roll" was definitely the table favorite. The "heart attack" roll is listed as very spicy but I'd prefer a little more heat. Service was good, almost too formal for my taste.
Calamari Racing
Very quiet, great service, great food. Decor a little dated but nicely kept and clean. I gather that this is a staple in LFK. Good to meet some locals and catch the latest happenings.
Llucky Lla Llama
Authentic and levels above the competition. Sushi made to order with quality service mixed like a fine cocktail with a romantic setting.
Tom Ochs
1000 miles from an ocean and they serve fantastic sushi with great presentation. Excellent service.
Mary Riker
Delicious sushi. Decent martinis and quiet restaurant.
Thor Gran
I loved this place. The atmosphere is relaxing, the service was excellent, and I had the best salmon skin roll I've eaten in 20 years. They have a nice selection of sake, we had two bottles, and they were both presented beautifully as well as being delicious. The rest of the meal was equally good, and I will be coming back whenever I'm in Lawrence.
Brittany Lancaster
To say I love this restaurant is an understatement. The appetizers? Amazing. Sides? Great. Sushi? Divine. I have never had food so good in my entire 20 years on this earth and I don’t believe I will ever find a better place to eat. Every time I try something new and almost everything has been above and beyond my expectations. I love this place with all of my heart.
Jorden Gardner
Great staff and a nice couple run the place. I love how the sushi chef (the owner) always greets people coming in.
Chris Copley
This is the best place in not just the Lawrence area, but the kansas city metro area as well to get sushi. This is coming from a guy who doesnt even care for sushi! I will not just eat the sushi because its what's available at the resturant when I visit with family, but I also love it! Prices are very acceptable and there are non sushi options available for those who do not wish to expand their palate, but I would highly recommend giving it a try even if you think you dont like sushi. The presentation is also amazing when you order in a group. The rolls come on a wooden boat for everyone to share. The appetizers are amazing and come out quickly to help curb your appetite while you wait for the best sushi you may ever experience. Well worth the trip to Lawrence if you dont live there already. Highly recommend this place for any occasion.
Jae Foreman
Friendly service, good food, reasonably priced. Though extra sause is a bit expensive at $1 for a bit of it on the side. Other then that I recommend coming here. Love that they are open later.
I Am Ham
Great sushi and environment, always worth paying more food the quality.
Alexander Alejandro
Ate here for New Year's Eve and had a wonderful time. We are frequent customers and everyone here goes the extra mile to make every visit special. The sushi here is phenomenal and sometimes we get a special dessert that is very creative and fun. Highly recommended!
Dustin Browning
Great atmosphere, great service, large selection of dishes to try. Very pleased with my experience.
Megan J
A very nice place to get good sushi. The staff was always super friendly and very good about refilling drinks. The food was presented very well.
Matthew Stratemeier
This is the best place for sushi in Lawrence. They do some of the more creative rolls, but their sashimi is of the highest quality as well. I keep meaning to try the rest of the menu but sushi wins every time. Great selection of saki rounds out an excellent meal. It's rare to wait for a table, so I would consider this place a hidden gem.
Todd Schmidt
Best sushi in Lawrence! The chef seems very traditional and old school. Excellent menu options, lots of options. I have been several times and is consistently great. Staff are attentive. Well-appointed decor. Clean. A great place for lunch or dinner. Try the Jayhawk roll. Tempura is excellent, as well.
Oindrila De
I love visiting this place! The food is so so good and authentic!
Lacey Sutton
Excellent food and staff, lovely atmosphere. By far one of the best in Lawrence.
Tad Freeman
Best Sushi In Lawrence Kansas 🤙
Hau Kea
Had the Russian and Spicy Dragon roll. A calming atmosphere and wonderful service.
Carrie Hubbard
Our favorite sushi place in Lawrence! Always fresh and the service is great! They have a huge assortment of sushi to choose from -- their Kobe Beef Roll is my favorite!
Jonathan Henry
First time visiting--take my review with a grain of salt.As a cursory overview of the location, the establishment appeared to be very clean with the staff well kempt and kind to patrons.The service seemed acceptable with mild room for improvement. This is likely because I came soon after they opened. I'm a low maintenance customer, but the server inquired if I needed any assistance or recommendations. Having reviewed the menu on Wa's website, I was fairly knowledgeable of the available options.The food quality was relatively high. I ordered the saba and found both the texture and taste to be pleasurable. The tres amigo roll was also a delicious melody of flavors. Hats off for the preparation of the rice, the selections of fish, and the preparation of the dishes.I would like to return again and inquire about customs for consuming specific dishes. I do intend to visit again--the quality was above satisfactory.
Sfm Tv
Great atmosphere, the lighting and music were a nice touch. Food was spectacular. For being located as far inland as the continental US goes, sushi doesn't get much fresher than at Wa.
Ron Indermuehle
Always a treat to eat here! The kids always love it
Misty Kems
Excellent service, delicious food, great prices!
Douglas Redding
When you got the money, honey (and 715 is stuffed with humanity); this vetted locale is a solid bet for sushi gobbling.Not as mind-blowing as Nagoya, but the crunchy melts like heaven.
Haylee Kramer
Best sushi in Lawrence and best Goyza ever!! Worth the wait!!
Jeffry Lewis
This is the best sushi restaurant in Lawrence. I just wish they had more flexibility for custom rolls. Highly recommend this restaurant.
Eric Finkbiner
Food and service always great! Our favorite restaurant in Lawrence! !
Bill Maxwell
Very nice atmosphere with cool decor and great food
Joe Ramirez
Always delicious food. Friendly staff, knowledgeable waiters, and just a great place to enjoy an intimate evening dinner with your family and friends!
Robert Kochen
I'm not accustomed to Japanese food but my companions ordered food for the table. Most excellent.
Brittany Osborne
This place has really good sushi! And this is a great place to go during Lawrence Restaurant Week.
Myles Palmer
#1 sushi place in Lawrence! Best place for genuine atmosphere, cuisine, and heart attack when you look at the bill
Sarah Strydom
Fresh, delicious sushi and sashimi in a cozy setting with lots of great food options and wonderful service.
Shandell Myers
Yummy Great choices, and a nicely relaxing/ romantic Sushi restaurant vibe...and the quality of the fish is top shelf!