W-Tao Sushi – Japanese
W-Tao Sushi invites diners into a serene, modern sanctuary where the delicate steam from fragrant bowls of seafood miso and spicy tom yum soup fills the air with comforting warmth. The experience celebrates vibrant textures and oceanic flavors, from the buttery richness of fresh avocado salads to the bold, peppery snap of sesame-crusted tuna and zesty spicy squid. Each dish is a masterclass in balance, offering a refreshing escape where traditional Japanese foundations meet bright, contemporary zest in every bite.
400, Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309 +15157773636 https://www.w-taosushi.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Soup & Salad
- Miso Soup - $2.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Miso Soup - $6 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Egg Drop Soup - $2.5 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Shrimp Egg Drop Soup - $5 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Tom Yum Soup - $6 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Salad - $4: homemade ginger dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Salad - $6: homemade ginger dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Squid Salad - $6: sesame dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Crusted Tuna Salad - $12: baby mixed greens, seaweed salad, crunch, tobiko, scallion, spicy mango sauce, ponzu sauce, truffle oil Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kani Salad - $6: crabstick, cucumber, tobiko, japanese mayo Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tony San's Secret Salad - $11: boiled squid, seaweed salad, baby mixed greens, tempura avocado, white balsamic reduction, momiji pepper sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Steamed Edamame - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Edamame - $5.5: sichimi, garlic, soy sauce, butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie or Pork Gyoza - $5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Shrimp Shumai - $5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Soft Shell Crab - $8: tonkatsu sauce, mango purée Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Seafood Rangoon - $8 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Rock Shrimp - $9: yuzu cream sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Spring Rolls - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Lettuce Wraps - $8: celery, jicama, shiitake mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Calamari - $8: thai sweet lemon chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Eggplant - $5: sesame miso glaze Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Veggie Tempura Sampler - $8 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Dumplings - $10: spicy crabmeat, avocado, wasabi tobiko, spicy wasabi aioli, tuna sashimi Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellowtail Jalapeño - $10: yellowtail sashimi, jalapeño, scallion, tobiko, yuzu soy sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Peppered Tuna - $10: wasabi sauce, crunch, tobiko, scallion, cucumber, mixed greens Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Tango - $10: spicy crab, salmon, cilantro, jalapeño, mango, spicy lychee, sriracha sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Toro Tartar - $10: salmon toro, mango, crunch, tobiko, yuzu miso, momiji pepper sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Snow Beauty - $10: spicy tuna, jalapeño, seared white tuna, spicy lychee miso sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bonsai Tree - $10: tuna, salmon, yellowtail, kani, avocado, radish sprouts, cucumber, ponzu sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi & Sashimi A La Carte
- Salmon - $3 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna - $3 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellowtail - $3 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Tuna - $3 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flying Fish Roe - $2.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Roe - $3 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Squid - $2.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sea Bass - $2.75 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Shrimp - $5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallop - $4.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon - $3 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamago - $2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kani - $2 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eel - $3 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Octopus - $3 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Clam - $2.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mackerel - $2.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cooked Shrimp - $2.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Skin Pouch - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Signature Rolls
- Temptation Roll - $14: spicy kani, mango, lettuce, spicy parmesan baked scallop, tobiko, scallion, crunch, unagi sauce, spicy mayo Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Celebration Roll - $15: spicy tuna, spicy salmon, snow crab, asparagus, cilantro, soy nori, tuna, salmon, avocado, red tobiko, miso sauce, spicy mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Stallion Roll - $14: shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, mango, soy nori, spicy kani, yuzu miso, unagi sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Foxy Lady Roll - $16: yellowtail, salmon, spicy kani, avocado, jalapeño, spicy tuna, torched sichimi white tuna, crunch, scallion, tobiko, unagi sauce, spicy nuta sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- V.I.P. Roll - $14: spicy salmon, shrimp, kani, avocado, asparagus, soy nori, torched sichimi yellowtail, tobiko, scallion, crunch, honey wasabi, spicy lychee sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miracle Roll - $16: shrimp tempura, spicy salmon, cucumber, cilantro, soy nori, spicy yellowtail, salmon, tuna, deep-fried potato, scallion, tobiko, spicy yuzu, unagi sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paradise Roll - $15: spicy kani, shrimp tempura, avocado, soy nori, spicy crunchy salmon ball, shiro miso sauce, yuzu spring mix Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crazy Friday Roll - $15: lobster salad, shrimp tempura, mango, soy nori, peppered tuna, tobiko, unagi sauce, spicy lychee sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tao Chef Roll - $14: salmon, yellowtail, asparagus, tuna, avocado, tobiko, scallion, crunch, unagi sauce, spicy mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- King Crab Crunch Roll - $15: tempura roll, spicy snow crab, bass, spicy tuna, tobiko, scallion, crunch, sweet spicy sauce, unagi sauce, spicy mayo Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fuji Yama Roll - $14: kani, cucumber, avocado, mango, crispy tempura rock shrimp, momiji pepper sauce, honey wasabi sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Out of Control Roll - $13: tempura roll, spicy tuna, crabmeat, cream cheese, jalapeño, shiso, tobiko, scallion, crunch, wasabi sauce, unagi sauce, spicy mayo Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angry Tuna Roll - $14: spicy tuna, white fish tempura, avocado, peppered tuna, tobiko, scallion, crunch, mango sauce, unagi sauce, spicy mayo Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cherry Blossom Roll - $16: spicy yellowtail, spicy kani, salmon tempura, lettuce, radish sprouts, soy nori, seared spicy salmon, cherry tomato, nuta sauce, mango sauce, unagi sauce, sriracha sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Dragon Roll - $16: tuna, salmon, spicy yellowtail, cucumber, cilantro, radish sprouts, soy nori, eel, avocado, black tobiko, scallion, deep fried potato, unagi sauce, sweet spicy sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Irish Temple Roll - $16: tuna, salmon, white tuna, snow crab, asparagus, cilantro, soy nori, avocado, jalapeño, tobiko, scallion, crunch, sweet spicy sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf & Turf Roll - $16: spicy tuna, salmon tempura, cream cheese, lettuce, asparagus, soy nori, seared sichimi NY Strip, deep-fried potato, scallion, tobiko, unagi sauce, spicy miso sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Kitchen Entrées
- Chicken Teriyaki Dinner - $14: mixed veggies, caramelized onion, homemade teriyaki sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Teriyaki Dinner - $19: mixed veggies, caramelized onion, homemade teriyaki sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Teriyaki Dinner - $19: mixed veggies, caramelized onion, homemade teriyaki sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- N.Y. Strip Teriyaki Dinner - $19: mixed veggies, caramelized onion, homemade teriyaki sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grand Marnier Jumbo Shrimp - $19: crispy jumbo shrimp, honeyed walnuts, creamy orange grand marnier sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Curry Hot Pot - Chicken - $14 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Curry Hot Pot - Shrimp - $19 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Curry Hot Pot - Seafood - $23 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan-Seared Jumbo Shrimp - $19: mixed veggies, kimchi miso butter glaze Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Mango Chicken - $14 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Mango Shrimp - $17 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Basil Chicken - $14 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Basil Beef - $16 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Basil Shrimp - $17 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles & Rice
- Yaki Udon Chicken - $12 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yaki Udon Beef - $13 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yaki Udon Shrimp - $13 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yaki Soba Chicken - $12 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yaki Soba Beef - $13 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yaki Soba Shrimp - $13 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice Chicken - $11 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice Beef - $12 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice Shrimp - $12 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice Combination - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Noodle Soup - $11: miso broth, choice of udon, soba or ramen Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Udon Noodle Soup Chicken - $12 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ramen Noodle Soup Beef - $13 Available at: dinner, lunch
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