Wako Japanese Cuisine

Their lunch buffet option is phenomenal. There is a wide variety of options and you really can't beat it. They do get busy so I recommend arriving early or reserving a table in advance. Food tasted amazing and the staff were all very good at their job!

Visited 5 months ago

Only $20 for all you can eat lunch! So amazing! The sushi was good quality and service was quick and pleasant!

Visited a month ago

The rest of the good reviews here don’t lie! My boyfriend and I dined in today for the All You Can Eat, paid $20 a person, and had a very enjoyable experience. Shout out to Ben who was a wonderful server - our food was out within minutes between orders (it was almost unbelievable how fast it was). The Dragon, Lover and Rainbow rolls were our favorites. The cucumber salad and miso soup are also worth trying.

What they fell short on was the sushi (nigiri), and not because the fish wasn’t fresh, but because the sushi rice was warm, so the contrast between warm rice and cold fish wasn’t the best. This could’ve been due to the restaurant being busy, though.

Nevertheless, everything was delicious and I would recommend it to anybody! :)

Visited 6 months ago

I definitely fell in love with the fall in love roll. I get 2 at least twice a week. Along with the happy crab and the Hawaiian roll is amazing as well. I always get extra yum yum sauce, it’s literally perfect. W service, W sushi, W yumyum sauce

Visited 7 months ago

Wow, what can I say? Wako Japanese Restaurant in Pensacola offers some of the best sushi I’ve had in a long time. Our server, Ben, truly enhanced our dining experience. He was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive, walking us through the menu and explaining how the all-you-can-eat sushi worked.

My son and I opted for the all-you-can-eat sushi option, which was an absolute delight. This offering included drinks, a variety of appetizers, an endless stream of sushi, and even dessert. Unlike many sushi places where you place an order and then wait for what feels like an eternity, at Wako, the sushi arrived almost instantaneously after ordering. It felt like we were seated next to a conveyor belt of sushi magic. The sushi bar was manned by what I can only describe as an army of sushi ninjas, each diligently crafting perfect rolls and sashimi with incredible speed and precision. The quality and freshness of the sushi were evident in every bite, making it a truly memorable meal.

Meanwhile, my wife opted for the hibachi and found it absolutely delicious.

To finish our meal, we indulged in the tempura cheesecake for dessert, and it was nothing short of heavenly. The delicate crunch of the tempura coating combined with the creamy, rich cheesecake inside was a symphony of textures and flavors that left us in awe.

Overall, Wako Japanese Restaurant exceeded our expectations in every way. The combination of exceptional service, high-quality sushi, delicious hibachi, and a divine dessert made for an unforgettable dining adventure. If you’re a sushi lover or a hibachi enthusiast in Pensacola, Wako is an absolute must-visit. And when you go, be sure to ask for Ben—his outstanding service will make your experience even more special. We can’t wait to return!

Visited 7 months ago

I recently dined at this fantastic sushi restaurant that offers an all-you-can-eat option, and I was thoroughly impressed. The service was top-notch, with our server being incredibly friendly and attentive throughout the meal. The food quality exceeded my expectations, surpassing that of other similar all-you-can-eat sushi restaurants in the area. I won’t name drop but if you know, you know (;
The speed of service was notably faster as well and there was no instance of any orders being forgotten or accidentally given to other tables.
Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant to any sushi lover looking for a satisfying dining experience. From the friendly service to the exceptional food quality, this establishment truly stands out as a gem in the world of sushi dining.

Visited 9 months ago

My first time here and it was fantastic! We got there right before the line got extremely long, but even the people waiting seemed very content as there are plenty of places to sit and wait a long the way...
Food was wonderful, something for everyone and it was all so fresh!
Travis was our server and he was so kind and professional. Definitely be sat at one of his tables if you can!

Visited 9 months ago

My whole life I’ve hated sushi, wako has made it to where sushi is my absolute favorite dish, the fall in love roll, Hawaiian roll, and happy crab are my go to every time. If I could I’d get all you can eat sushi every day of my life. But I can’t so I get take out at least 3 times a week.

Visited 7 months ago

Good customer service 👍.

Visited a month ago

Ordered a Veggie Delight Hibachi and it was basically a whole onion chopped up with a sliver of a few other vegetables. Not the quality of food I was expecting for the price.

Visited a month ago

Great quality, great service. very good for all you can eat sushi.

Visited a month ago

Dined with my family tonight and it was fabulous! Our server, Nate, was very attentive and took great care of us. We will be back again soon!!

Visited a month ago

First time here and we went for my birthday. The wait wasn't bad it was about 15 mins. The food came about as fast as we ordered which is always nice and our server Nate was the best. Friendly and attentive. Not overly in your face but there when ya needed more rolls or whatever. Before we left I got the tempura cheesecake and they made it birthday special 💜 it was a nice ending to life here in Pensacola and a beginning of year 39 for new adventures that await. I'm sure when we come back to town we'll go again.

Visited a month ago

I see extremely positive reviews for Wako, I've also had several friends tell me it's great show me my first experience just wasn't what I expected.
The service was great! Five stars there. Are waitress was hospitable and kempt the drinks full. Atmosphere was a 3 and I feel like that's a little generous. Our party was sat so close to the next table that the chairs nearly overlapped. Definitely not possible to have any sort of private conversation, or even easily get up to go to the restroom. Maybe this isn't the usual?
And then the food was not great. We had four adults and two kids at our table, no in particularly enjoyed it. The sushi taste dry, and less fresh than we would have liked.
This all being said we're going to give it another shot because several of our friends swear by this place. I will edit this review when we do.

Visited a month ago

Only $20 for all you can eat lunch! So amazing! The sushi was good quality and service was quick and pleasant!

Visited a month ago

All you can eat sushi that is fresh and served pretty fast. Sushi, sashimi, sake, grilled food and excellent desserts to choose from. Been there 4 or 5 times and quality and service are consistent.

Visited a month ago

Always amazing. This is my weekly treat. I usually do the lunch special all you can eat for 20$ but today I'm doing the 30$ all you can eat. Both are phenomenal. I love it here. So tasty!!!! 😋 Nom nom nom!

Visited a month ago

Enjoyed time with my sons in for the holidays.

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Visited a month ago

Staff were polite and helpful, food was AH-MAZING, and service was quick. 10/10.

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Visited 2 months ago

We had been so excited to finally go to Wako!! The minute we approached the building, we were shocked!!! It was FILTHY!!! The entry way and sidewalks leading up the entrance was DISGUSTING!!! Why don't they power wash it????? We continued inside and the minute we entered, there was an overpowering smell of fish that was bad or something that was rotten!! It was very strong, and we almost left...but we stayed because it was 2:30 on a Friday and the place was packed!!! Plus, the reviews were outstanding!!! We were seated at a table, the floor was so sticky and slippery, very gross!! The table was also dirty and menus were disgusting!!! The menu was dirty, falling apart and looked nasty!!! We decided to leave without trying the food, we just had the thought if this place is that dirty in the outside and seating area, how clean could the kitchen actually be??? I am Japanese and was SHOCKED at the uncleanliness!! I have NEVER been in a Japanese restaurant that was so dirty!!! I was very sad and sorry to post this review.

Visited 2 months ago

Visited 2 months ago

I would give 10 stars if I could! The quality of the food - taste, presentation, price, everything - exceptional! The service was outstanding as well.

Visited 2 months ago

Love this place... all you can eat menu is not just sushi..it's basically anything they serve in the restaurant. Also comes with one free alcoholic drink. Definitely worth the $30 you pay!
Service was fast, servers were quick to please and take your multiple orders each time.
Friendly staff upon entrance and exiting the place. Sushi staff was busy, but took the time to thank you for your business as you walked by.

Visited 2 months ago

Robby is an amazing server! Had the food coming out quickly! Made sure our experience was top notch. And he’s funny!

Visited 2 months ago

Visited 2 months ago

I ordered the all-you-can-eat, while my wife had the chicken and steak hibachi. The AYCE service was impressively fast for a Friday night, with food arriving at the table in under ten minutes. The salmon sashimi was outstanding, with generously sized pieces, and the sushi was also excellent. The hibachi dinner portions were large enough to easily serve two people.

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Most of the food was good for the price, just wish the steak wasnt cold, waiter was funny though

Visited 2 months ago

Delicious! Always great service and food

Visited 3 months ago

We ordered hibachi chicken for takeout. Got it home and it was clear that this meal was not prepared in the hibachi style with the classic hibachi sauces. It was un seasoned food throw on the grill. On top of that we didn’t recovery our side order and the sauces they gave us wasn’t yum yum sauce.

Visited 3 months ago

If I could give 0 stars I would. my friends like hey let’s go to wakos while we were on the way to sushi masa I said no multiple times and he was insistent so we went…
It was probably the worst sushi place I’ve been to! they had no ac, sashimi was hot, sweat tea was not good no root beer and the other sodas were to carbonated, sushi was a mess…
The service was horrible brought us the wrong order waitress had some hearing issue and one of the people had their finger in my bowl while delivering it… safe to say I’ll never return!

Visited 3 months ago

Absolutely stupendous!!! Food was amazing. Every single item tried. Pick a roll, any roll, and keep em coming! Service was great, food was delicious, and the atmosphere was pleasant. Will definitely be returning. Keep up the great work!!

Visited 3 months ago

Visited 3 months ago

wonderful

Visited 3 months ago

It was ok, went for the first time last night. Wife and daughter had the cowboy roll and didn't know the steak was going to be raw so they wouldn't eat it. The rest was mediocre. Won't go again.

Visited 3 months ago

A great alternative to other local all you can eat sushi options. I appreciate the friendly and speedy service. Will definitely keep coming back.

Visited 3 months ago

Great options. Classy dishes. Beautiful presentation. Surprisingly fast service. It’s a win for everyone!

Visited 3 months ago

I have eaten here since they opened and they have always had excellent food and still do

Visited 3 months ago

This is our go-to spot for all you can eat sushi in the area. All the food is very good and is made well by the chefs. The servers can get overwhelmed when it's busy but hey it's all you can eat and made per order so it can take a bit for your food to arrive but it's worth it for sure. We haven't found one that is close to the same. Thank you guys for the great food.

Visited 3 months ago

Great food, great prices, great staff. Finally found a good spot now that I've moved here.

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Visited 3 months ago

Wasn't as good as I've heard it was. For the price of the AYCE and compare that to others, I'd rather go elsewhere and pay the extra $2 or $3. The menu was physically in bad condition. The tables were small and just lacked any quality. At the time we went, it was busy and felt like they just shoved as many tables as they could into the small building. Also, when we were given our table our server went MIA.

Visited 3 months ago

Good all you can eat sushi at a good price.

Visited 3 months ago

JOSEPH reminded me that I didn't tip the last time I was there. And that he wanted a tip this time (2wks ago). He memorized my face, stated that wako doesn't pay employees enough, he was very rude and brought me food with hair on it. I took a pic of the food and of the receipt!

Visited 3 months ago

To cold in the place. Music was not appropriate for this kind of restaurant. Rap music really ? Bringing out food was fast, I did like that.

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Sushi yumm

Visited 3 months ago

Amazing food, good price!

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Visited 3 months ago

We come about every 2 weeks and have NEVER had a bad experience. The servers are AMAZING and have actually began to remember us by name. The sushi is unbelievable. It's honestly hard to believe that it is all you can eat! The atmosphere is great!!!!

Visited 4 months ago

We come easily once a week and love everything about it. I get to interact with some of my students and see their personalities shine! We had Joe a couple times in the beginning and now ask for him most of the time because he takes the time to know the people he serves. He knows what I want as well as my husband. The food has never disappointed. Thank you Wako and Joe for the good food and great company!

Visited 4 months ago

Joseph was our server and he was phenomenal! It showed through his kind, fast and friendly service! He had a great attitude and would definitely recommend this place to anyone I know!:)

Visited 4 months ago

Everything was really good, will definitely go back and try more items.

Visited 4 months ago

It helps to have Japanese people at a Japanese restaurant. Staff was subpar. Food was even worse. Completely overpriced as well.

Visited 4 months ago

I ordered out and it took 20 minutes longer than it was supposed to. The food was mediocre at best and the price was ridiculous. I lived in a backward a** state before Florida and I could get double the food at 10x the quality, for half the price. Never going back there.

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Management and staff are very accommodating, and they have the best all you sushi in pensacola.

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Visited 4 months ago

Love this place!

Visited 4 months ago

Great spot for their a.y.c.e. decent price for lunch but dinner is a little high. You better be ready to eat your weight in sushi to cover that $30 cost.
Great quality but was disappointed in the portions you have to order 5 or 6 orders of sushi/sashimi. There rolls are nice and flavorful as well large.
Great service by NATE super cool vibes and ensured we had constant food till we were stuffed.
Dessert was spectacular cheesecake and ice cream.

Visited 4 months ago

Visited 4 months ago

Love this place

Visited 4 months ago

Service was ehh and the food was good.

Visited 4 months ago

Visiting from Arizona, and this place was awesome! Very unique roles and different sashimi and sushi options on the menu.

One of my favorites was "Fall in love" as well as the crab salad.

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi and rolls I had were excellent.

Visited 4 months ago

Sara was fantastic. Very professional, knowledgeable, and just a great vibe. Thank you so much. The food was fantastic, lunch special price is great! I preferred the dinner pricing as it also came with beer and the chef rolls! Still a fantastic deal. One of the best sushi places in pensacola.

Visited 4 months ago

Very delicious, great service

Visited 4 months ago

Let’s first start off with I made a reservation. 6 people. When I arrived with the 4 and two about 10 mins out I was told we can sit until all the people in my party are here. I would have been fine with the information if the hostess was not acting like it like a flip flop and expecting me to treat her like a Louis Vuitton. Would be different if this place was clean and floor not slippery. Do not act like this is a 5 star restaurant as it’s a Pensacola sushi in front of a Publix. Remember your attitude and atmosphere will determine the company you serve.

Visited 4 months ago

I went in with my wife and the hosts were so kind to seat us in a booth. Our server was very helpful with explaining the all you can eat. Overall the sushi was delicious. I do want to note I watched a lady be very rude to the host about a situation out their control and they were much nicer than I would’ve been….

Visited 4 months ago

Visited 4 months ago

Gave this place two chances in three months. Dine in and carry out. Both times food was so bad, I couldn't finish it and had an upset stomach afterward.

Visited 5 months ago

The food was really good. Our server however was pretty bad. He took our order, brought our drinks and never returned. Someone else brought our food. I had to go to the hostess to get more soda. One person in our party ordered all you can eat, but he never returned to see if she wanted more. Overall the food was not so exceptional to make me want to return.

Visited 5 months ago

I have been eating at this location about 4 times a month and walk in at 12:18pm for lunch and I was told that they were not able to seat me because I was just 1 person. They had seating for me. Several at the bar and most outdoor tables were available. I actually drove from Milton just to eat lunch here. Several times I have had to wait till a table was available but the hostess made it very clear that it was because I was by myself. You just lost a extremely good customer.

Visited 5 months ago

Check this place out. They do an all you can eat menu that is really good!

Visited 5 months ago

Manger is extreamly rude. Staff and food was great but manager was super rude and when we said something she tried to brag about being salary and snapped her fingers at us.

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Visited 5 months ago

I had never been here before and I was more than blown away. We had Queenna as our server and she was so helpful for suggestions and general service, I followed all her recommendations and OMG EVERYTHING WAS SO GOOD!! I did the all you can eat sushi deal and I honestly struggled to decide which was my favorite. I think Pink Lady Roll wins by only a slight margin! But overall you can’t miss with this place.

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I sat at the bar. The food and service was excellent.

Visited 5 months ago

Michelle was so great with her service and recommendations 🙂 we got the all you can eat deal and they provided the best food, service, presentation, music, everything. This is the best place I have been since moving to the city.

Visited 5 months ago

Excellent quality, especially compared to the price and quantity for the all you can eat dinner special. The service is amazing and fast. The yellowtail sashimi is particularly good

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Update 09/11/24 in response to the restaurants reply to my review, asking for me to contact them and give them the opportunity to make it right. I called today, twice and sent a message through this chat forum. No response.

The title of this review is “Would not return 😐”. In town for work and ordered sushi to-go. Normally sushi is either fresh or not fresh but this was somewhere in between. First of all when I got there the young lady said she was going to “bag up my order” took it from the sushi bar and walked in the kitchen 🤔. Came back and the bottom of the bag felt warm 🤨. But I got one raw roll and another of their special rolls with “cooked” elements so I just chalked it up to that. I should have checked the bag before I left but I didn’t. Tired, unfamiliar surrounds ready to go. Back at the hotel I found 3 soy sauce packets for 2 rolls-no ginger-no wasabi but the worst part was the Ray the sushi looked, I should have taken a picture. The spicy tuna roll looked ok but the other roll, King Kong looked disgusting. I mean I guess the name said it all 🫤. I mean 🤢 but I it was a unique roll with I think what was suppose to be seaweed salad and something else, everything smelted ok so I removed the “something else” and ate the soft shell crab and avocado. I pretty mush just remove what I could identify and ate what I felt comfortable eating. Oddly enough the eel on it was bad. Anyway the look just turned me off and the actually taste didn’t make it any better but it was edible. The spicy tuna roll tastes just ok.

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Their lunch buffet option is phenomenal. There is a wide variety of options and you really can't beat it. They do get busy so I recommend arriving early or reserving a table in advance. Food tasted amazing and the staff were all very good at their job!

Visited 5 months ago

Fast. Fresh. Plentiful.
For $20, the all you can eat lunch is a wonderful deal.
LOTS of options. Appetizers. Sushi. Rolls. Drink. Dessert all included.

Visited 5 months ago

Great food and service! Really enjoyed it!

Visited 6 months ago

The worst restaurant experience I ever had! It usually takes a lot for me to give a one star review, but this place deserved it!
Food: I got all you can eat sushi for lunch. I ordered two different rolls. I love sushi and I am not very picky as long as its fresh and clean(even though I had omakase level experience several times in my life). These rolls weren't fresh at all. They tried to hide unfreshness with a lot of sauce which worked. Later on I ended up with upset stomach.
Ambiance: Generally wasn't bad, interior looked a little old.
Cleanliness: Floor was a little dirty. While I was sitting there were food pieces on the floor here and there. The small plates that we were given had streak and scratch marks all over them.
Staff: Some of the servers looked like they didn't want to be there. This affected the quality of the service. The greeter at the enterance was rude. She ignored us for a moment when we walked in by just doing nothing(and she wasn't busy at all). When we were leaving she did this weird thing, she looked at us and closed her mouth with a palm just laughing. When she was done she wished us a good day.
Final verdict: Not coming back.

Visited 6 months ago

Place is amazing. Go here instead of sushi masa. Better food service and cheaper. Will come back

Visited 6 months ago

It’s hot and humid in the restaurant, music is quite loud, sushi rolls are mediocre at best and are mostly comprised of rice with little filling. Definitely not coming back

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A lot to choose from. Very good sushi! Food comes out fast and tastes delicious!

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Visited 6 months ago

The service was amazing. They went above and beyond. They have food runners instead of having the waiters/waitresses running food. Because of this our order was put in very quickly and our drinks came right away. Refills also came to the table right away without us having to ask. The food was amazing. Perfect portions and great quality. We were starving when we went so we ate everything and forgot to take pictures. We will next time! Can't wait to go back and try more of the affordable menu!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi was very well prepared and you can’t go wrong with the all-you-can-eat option!

Visited 6 months ago

It's just as good as supermarket or gas station sushi. Great deal, but the roles didn't impress. Maybe their regular roles are decent, but all you can eat sushi was not worth it, in my opinion. Only went there because it had a 4.6 star review, which I highly suspect is fabricated. Because it was 2 thumbs down!

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I’ve been here twice and both times were amazing!! From the service to the food you can’t get better AYCE sushi in town. The Fall in Love roll will literally make you fall in love, and got 2 orders of it last time. Wait time was quoted 30 minutes but got sat in less than 10 on a busy Friday night! Will keep coming back

Visited 6 months ago

The place is probably the best in Pensacola so far. I was looking for good restaurant for my big family. This is it.

Visited 6 months ago

Excellent all you can eat sushi experience! Plenty to choose from in the menu including some sashimi and appetizers as well. Service is excellent and the servers are friendly 😁 some seafood options for those who don't like raw fish as well

Visited 6 months ago

Amaz8ng, delicious food and quick service

Visited 6 months ago

The food taste good but omg the service was sooooo slow 🐌 😒

Visited 6 months ago

The rest of the good reviews here don’t lie! My boyfriend and I dined in today for the All You Can Eat, paid $20 a person, and had a very enjoyable experience. Shout out to Ben who was a wonderful server - our food was out within minutes between orders (it was almost unbelievable how fast it was). The Dragon, Lover and Rainbow rolls were our favorites. The cucumber salad and miso soup are also worth trying.

What they fell short on was the sushi (nigiri), and not because the fish wasn’t fresh, but because the sushi rice was warm, so the contrast between warm rice and cold fish wasn’t the best. This could’ve been due to the restaurant being busy, though.

Nevertheless, everything was delicious and I would recommend it to anybody! :)

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Food was really good. Best sushi I've had in town so far. Price is very good ($20 for so you can eat sushi and more).
The foods came out fast. Server was quite attentive for a busy as she was

Only downside was that the music inside was... strange. Why was it playing "Errbody in the club getting tipsy" and "X Gon Give it to ya"? Very odd.

Past that though, good food, good price, good service, weird vibe.

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The chicken tasted like dry and if it had been re heated. The rice was hard and crunchy. There was nothing fresh about the sushi.
I just threw it away

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Real good food variety...tasty too....prices will sting a bit..service is very good

Visited 7 months ago

The food and the service were excellent... You food, especially anything sushi, comes out fast and fresh... Did I mention they have a literal team of sushi chefs... You won't be waiting to long at all... Overall my new favorite Japanese restaurant in town over Sushi Masa... Wako rocks!!!

Visited 7 months ago

service went above and beyond to make sure we had a great first dining experience there! will definitely be going again

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Hostest wearing the 2 braids july 26 at 5:50pm was very rude. Not good customer service here.

Visited 7 months ago

All you can eat sushi, rolls, soups and more. Topped off with ice cream. Very attentive staff asking what you would next.

Visited 7 months ago

For an All-You-Can-Eat lunch, this is definitely a place to stop by and check out. the price is definitely worth the experience. The food comes out very quickly, and the sushi is well-made.

Visited 7 months ago

Great value for the money!! Came here two years in a row while attending a local event and will be back once again.

Visited 7 months ago

Easily one of my new favorite regular spots! This is by far the best ayce I've ever had. Usually buffets/ayce don't have the best quality but it's like hey it's ayce so sure. But this place has AMAZING quality food. The rice and noodles are like genuine hibachi style and the flavor is so good. The sushi is always fresh tasting and good. I love love love this place. I can't rave enough. Every single thing I've had has been amazing. Don't even waste your time/money going to the other ayce place that's close by. Just go here I'm telling you it's waaaaaay better.

Visited 7 months ago

Better than Sushi Masa

Visited 7 months ago

Best sushi around

Visited 7 months ago

Excellent food, services quite quick. The fried cheesecake needs to be worked on just a touch. Maybe just a little too thick for complete warmth.

Visited 7 months ago

My whole life I’ve hated sushi, wako has made it to where sushi is my absolute favorite dish, the fall in love roll, Hawaiian roll, and happy crab are my go to every time. If I could I’d get all you can eat sushi every day of my life. But I can’t so I get take out at least 3 times a week.

Visited 7 months ago

I definitely fell in love with the fall in love roll. I get 2 at least twice a week. Along with the happy crab and the Hawaiian roll is amazing as well. I always get extra yum yum sauce, it’s literally perfect. W service, W sushi, W yumyum sauce

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Love this place. It's good with or without the kids!

Visited 7 months ago

Great sushi at Outstanding prices! All you can eat is an excellent deal. There are options other than sushi, too!

Visited 7 months ago

I usually love this place , we were sat way in back, air must not working there because it was hot , there was a fan but the people in at the very back table turned it towards their table only. We got our food before we got our drinks. Things were not going well. Good was great.

Visited 7 months ago

Wow, what can I say? Wako Japanese Restaurant in Pensacola offers some of the best sushi I’ve had in a long time. Our server, Ben, truly enhanced our dining experience. He was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive, walking us through the menu and explaining how the all-you-can-eat sushi worked.

My son and I opted for the all-you-can-eat sushi option, which was an absolute delight. This offering included drinks, a variety of appetizers, an endless stream of sushi, and even dessert. Unlike many sushi places where you place an order and then wait for what feels like an eternity, at Wako, the sushi arrived almost instantaneously after ordering. It felt like we were seated next to a conveyor belt of sushi magic. The sushi bar was manned by what I can only describe as an army of sushi ninjas, each diligently crafting perfect rolls and sashimi with incredible speed and precision. The quality and freshness of the sushi were evident in every bite, making it a truly memorable meal.

Meanwhile, my wife opted for the hibachi and found it absolutely delicious.

To finish our meal, we indulged in the tempura cheesecake for dessert, and it was nothing short of heavenly. The delicate crunch of the tempura coating combined with the creamy, rich cheesecake inside was a symphony of textures and flavors that left us in awe.

Overall, Wako Japanese Restaurant exceeded our expectations in every way. The combination of exceptional service, high-quality sushi, delicious hibachi, and a divine dessert made for an unforgettable dining adventure. If you’re a sushi lover or a hibachi enthusiast in Pensacola, Wako is an absolute must-visit. And when you go, be sure to ask for Ben—his outstanding service will make your experience even more special. We can’t wait to return!

Visited 7 months ago

All you can eat -made fresh- includes everything on menu for only 19.99

Visited 7 months ago

Our family had a wonderful dinner here for my mom’s birthday! The restaurant was clean, has a great menu, and delicious food. All staff were very friendly, especially our server, Emily. We did not get the AYCE and took our leftovers home in plastic, not styrofoam, containers. I actually love that the hibachi dinners are not cooked in front of you. We want to talk to our family, rather than watch someone cook. Great place! Will definitely be back!

Visited 7 months ago

My experience was OK, the food was great but the service was meh. My husband and I ordered the california rolls, they were great.
I ordered chicken katsu which was supposed to come with a side of rice, and my husband got chicken teryiyaki which came with a side of miso soup. They kept forgetting to bring out the rice and the soup, we didn't get it until we were done with our meal. (I heard the waiter tell another guy to bring it out for us, and that guy just stared at our table and walked away so that annoyed me lol.)
The food was great tho, the chicken katsu is the best I've tried. The miso soup was very disappointing, it was just broth (no tofu, seaweed, green onion). I may give them another shot....

Visited 7 months ago

Visited 8 months ago

What a great lunch . Stop and enjoy

Visited 8 months ago

Visited 8 months ago

Very nice, modern sushi and Japanese restaurant. Very good food for a very good price. %100 recommend to all my sushi and Japanese food enjoyers.

Visited 8 months ago

What a friendly place to eat great food.

Visited 8 months ago

Best place to get sushi in Pensacola. The value and quality of the lunch buffet is INSANE! So good.

Visited 8 months ago

Worth the price

Visited 8 months ago

As good as Japanese restaurants can be in America 🤷🏻‍♂️ being in Florida really hinders the quality of the ingredients available. All of the wait staff and cooks that I talked to were absolutely amazing though. I would go back for the service alone.

Visited 8 months ago

Typical all you can eat sushi restaurant. I have been in here multiple times and never had an issue, However, if you don’t like a sushi roll that you don’t like, you can’t leave more than 4 pieces or they will charge you a la carte pricing for what is left. I ordered 4 rolls total and the first one I had ordered had tough shrimp and WAY TOO much cream cheese. I tried 2 pieces and left the rest. The manager came and told me I was going to have to be charged for the pieces that I had left. I told him my reasoning and he let me know that is a risk you take ordering new rolls. Needless to say, I will not be coming back.

Visited 8 months ago

Omg. The best Miso Soup and Giozo.
I had the California Roll, as I do everywhere,
And the Bamboo Roll. Both were so very delicious. And we tried The King Kong. Lot of flavors.

Visited 8 months ago

Cali Rolls were bad, shrimp tempura crunch rolls bad, pot stickers bad, fried rice really bad, seaweed yuck. I totally got hoodwinked into trying this place out based on the "reviews 4.6 rating" given by supposed customers. Will not be going back. I regret spending $50+ on that garbage which is where most of it ended up in. Completely inedible.

Visited 8 months ago

All. You. Can. Eat. Sushi.
I have been to so many sushi restaurants with this concept over the years. Most are mediocre, at best. Usually, everything tastes the same.
However, we were pleasantly surprised by Mako. We are sushi and sashimi lovers, and it was our first time visiting this restaurant.
●The menu is extensive, and the AYCE list is amazing.
●All rolls are made to order and fresh.
●The rolls are all good size (6-8 pieces per roll).
●Depending on what you order, everything has its own flavor. There are plenty of sauces and fillings in each roll, too.
●You can just order sashimi.
●There are appetizers available.
●The miso was to bland for my taste.
●You get 1 drink included (even alcoholic beverages).

The service was awesome. BEN was great and very efficient for being so busy.
The floors were a little sticky and slippery in spots.
The bathroom was clean.
The restaurant is well staffed.
I highly recommend this restaurant.
I can not wait until we go back!!

Visited 8 months ago

Visited 8 months ago

Excellent food and service!!!

Visited 8 months ago

Best Sushi around! Always great here and the kitchen items on the all you can eat are good. Overall it's a great experience.

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Visited 8 months ago

Volcano roll was exelent.

Visited 8 months ago

The sushi and sashimi were absolutely wonderful completely enjoyed the entire meal even with tip when leaving only spent $42 will be back numerous times again to enjoy!!!!!

Visited 8 months ago

The staff was all friendly, hostess, waitress, servers were all super nice. The restaurant was clean. I was quite disappointed by the Sushi. The nigiri was small, but that is fine for an ayce, the main issue was cold rice. It felt like I was getting grocery store nigiri and rolls that had been in the fridge. Every roll, nigiri, anything with sushi rice had cold rice, not room temp or slightly warm, cold. Every roll that included shrimp tempura had cold shrimp -- I expect that from grocery store rolls, not at a restaurant that has chefs rolling and making nigiri. Spicy tuna and salmon were very mushy and not spicy at all. I expect spicy tuna/salmon and other 'spicy' fish rolls to be finely chopped leftovers of other cuts but it felt like these were almost put through a food processor with very little spice. Peppered tuna didn't have any pepper, just a wasabi sauce and was covered with a lot of other stuff including tempura crunch, not horrible but not really peppered tuna, closer to a tuna tatki salad of sorts. Mostly what I will remember is the cold rice -- unfortunate as the staff was very kind. Maybe an off day, maybe I'll try again in the future

Visited 8 months ago

What a amazing experience

Visited 8 months ago

Visited 8 months ago

Favorite sushi place around! They are fast once you get seated and it never disappoints. Some places make sushi too salty and you can’t enjoy the soy sauce, but this place does it perfectly!
It’s the only sushi that I crave all pregnancy long and even our picky little kids like their food.

Visited 8 months ago

Visited 8 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

When here for dinner tonight and a couple came in not long after me and my 10yr old daughter were sat down and the couple began having foreplay in a u shaped booth when my daughter saw this she brought it to my attention I then told staff what they were doing and that they were exposing themselves in front of my child the staff gave them a warning instead of immediately removing the couple from the restaurant. I will not support a place that is more focused on making money then protecting children from being exposed to explicit content in a public restaurant.

Visited 9 months ago

I recently dined at this fantastic sushi restaurant that offers an all-you-can-eat option, and I was thoroughly impressed. The service was top-notch, with our server being incredibly friendly and attentive throughout the meal. The food quality exceeded my expectations, surpassing that of other similar all-you-can-eat sushi restaurants in the area. I won’t name drop but if you know, you know (;
The speed of service was notably faster as well and there was no instance of any orders being forgotten or accidentally given to other tables.
Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant to any sushi lover looking for a satisfying dining experience. From the friendly service to the exceptional food quality, this establishment truly stands out as a gem in the world of sushi dining.

Visited 9 months ago

The food was delicious and the service was great. I'll definitely go there again.

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

My first time here and it was fantastic! We got there right before the line got extremely long, but even the people waiting seemed very content as there are plenty of places to sit and wait a long the way...
Food was wonderful, something for everyone and it was all so fresh!
Travis was our server and he was so kind and professional. Definitely be sat at one of his tables if you can!

Visited 9 months ago

Exceeds expectations on all fronts. Great dining experience that I look forward to enjoying in the future.

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

Awesome food just a suggestion do the all you can eat you will THANK ME LATER

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Visited 9 months ago

Amazing food amazing service great family fun

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

**Phenomenal Experience at Wako Japanese Restaurant - A 20/10 Must-Visit!**

Wako Japanese Restaurant offers an unbeatable $30 all-you-can-eat menu that is nothing short of spectacular! The menu includes everything you could possibly want: huge, delicious rolls, a variety of sodas, tea, alcoholic beverages, and even dessert. The value is incredible, and the quality of the food is top-notch.

Highlights :
Snowcrab salad, Dynamite role, mussels, Tuna Tataki

Thanks to Kris Merritt for introducing us to this phenomenal restaurant!

A special shoutout to the "Birds Nest guy," also known as Blue Robin—he made our dining experience unforgettable! We, the Merrit’s guests, absolutely loved him. His creativity and passion shine through in every dish he prepares. Our server was equally excellent, ensuring we had everything we needed and making our evening delightful.

The atmosphere, the service, and the food are all world-class. I have traveled extensively and can confidently say that Wako Japanese Restaurant is the best in the world. It’s worth flying in from out of town just to experience this culinary delight. We will definitely be back again!

Thank you, Wako, for an extraordinary dining experience!

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

Super awesome service! We ordered the “all you can eat” and had Raymond as our server. He’s the sweetest!

Visited 9 months ago

I wish the servers were a little more interested in who got what instead of dropping the food in front of whomever is closest.

Visited 9 months ago

i’ve eaten here and gotten to go from here many times, and the quality of the food is honestly excellent - however, almost always when i order something, a part of my order is missing. this is really frustrating since most of the time i order something before work and can’t wait for it to get fixed. if they did a better job of ensuring every part of an order is included then i would give them 5 stars.

Visited 9 months ago

Wako Japanese Cuisine offers a delightful dining experience with its All-You-Can-Eat (AYCE) menu. The sushi was fresh and tasty, with a variety of options that pleased our palates. While Wako shares a similar style with Sushi Masa around the corner, it manages to stand out with its quality ingredients and attractive presentation. The meal was enjoyable, and I’m already planning to return for more sushi in the future. For those looking for a satisfying sushi experience, Wako Japanese Cuisine is definitely worth a visit.

Visited 9 months ago

Wako has a very similar AYCE menu as sushi masa, as I believe it is owned by a former manager. But their service is typically faster though wait times at lunch rush can be long as expected.

I'm assuming staffing issues, but there have often been several open tables while still having fairly long waits.

I've enjoyed the menu options. Seems similar to most sushi menus in town. Haven't tried the dinner menu, but there are even more options if you want to pay more.

These days, getting sushi isn't much more expensive than getting gross and often slow "fast food", so for the price, I think it is a good value and somewhere I will continue to support as long as they are around.

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

Great value!

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

The sushi here is terrific, and what a bang for your buck you’re getting! All you can eat for $20. 🫶🏻 they are timely and friendly —Dragon roll and Tokoyo Monster are favorites!!! So good.

Restrooms are clean as well. I recommend, every time.

Visited 9 months ago

Have had a great experience here every time we have visited. Good quality for all you can eat.

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

You can't beat the price for anything. The food is delicious. The service is fantastic. Might be my new sushi place

Visited 9 months ago

Great sushi. Lots of choices. Good experience.

Visited 9 months ago

Only ever been to Sushi Masa? Well, try this place. In my book, it's better. Everything I have had there tastes fresh and delicious. Their Fall-in-love roll is delightful and the Hawaiian Roll is dessert worthy. There is something for everyone here, but the main attraction is sushi, so maybe get the non-sushi eater some McDonald's on the way here.

Visited 9 months ago

The place is clean, the service is good, and the food is outstanding! It's my new favorite restaurant.
If you are handicapped, do NOT park in the spot on the far right unless you want your car dented or scraped by the door the kitchen uses to take out the trash. The door swung open and damaged my car. My husband didn't want to say anything because the guy who did it was unable to speak English (he appeared to be from South of the U.S. border).

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

Travant, Travis, and Alena were all great!

Visited 9 months ago

The decorations are amazing, the food is good. Travis did a great job with us.

Visited 9 months ago