Des Moines sushi guide

Everything Cool Basil does is elegant, including its sushi

Tell Simahano what you like, and he’s happ(i) to make you something not on the regular menu

Ask any sushi snob in Des Moines where to get the best sushi, and they’ll probably say Miyabi 9

Haiku is an Asian fusion restaurant and sushi bar offering creative and artful fusion sushi in the Drake neighborhood

It’s great sushi in a cool place, complete with flat screens tuned to sports, loud rock music and an attractive staff

Despite having a hibachi grill (also rumored to be good), Appare is known for its sushi

Samurai isn’t the place for quickly prepared, simple sushi — instead, curving “dragons,” flower-shaped specialty rolls and other arrangements are thoughtfully presented for each guest

Waterfront is known for its fresh sea- food, so it can be expected its sushi earns rave reviews as well

With Taki’s menu, sushi snobs and newbies alike have many choices, all carefully prepared and artfully presented

One of Dogtown’s young, hip spots for sushi and drinks is Hoshi, a laid-back joint on University Avenue

Each morning, sushi chef Kevin Liu whips up a batch of his special spicy tuna that tops and fills many items on The Mandarin’s extensive sushi menu