Wasabi Japanese Restaurant - East Pembroke Pines

I went to The Wasabi Japanese Restaurant located at 10032 Pines Blvd. Located on the southeast corner of Pines and Palm avenue in Pembroke Pines, FL.I stopped there for a to go order. I went in, looked at the menu and had a few questions. They were very helpful in answering the questions I had. I decided on the Sashimi combo which consisted of 15 pieces of sashimi (raw fish) conch and ocotpus. Ten years ago, I couldn't imagine myself eating sushi or sashimi, and especially octopus. I believe that by watching the Food Network and seeing all the different foods, It has opened up a new horizon for me. I made a promise to myself to always try everything at least once.If you don't, you are really limiting yourself to the culinary possibilities of the world. Even the thought of raw fish was just crazy to me. But I stayed true to myself and tried it. Guess what? Now I crave it, and when I do, I go to Wasabi in Pembroke Pines.
So back to my visit. I knew I was in the mood for sashimi, but wasn't sure about my husband so I ordered him the seafood tempura dinner. With tempura style shrimp, scallops, crab and veggies. While I waited for my order, I ordered a Kirin Lite beer, which I love and sat at the sushi bar. I like watching them perform their japanese chef magic. Those chefs are amazing to me. While I waited they gave me a complimentary salad it was fruit and cucumber with a little kimchee sauce, rice vinegar, a touch of sugar. It was a crunchy cold and refreshing salad with a slight spice and very slight sweetness. I couldn't be happier at that moment. If no one was looking, I would have picked up the bowl and drank the juice remaining. If that wasn't enough, they then brought me a dumpling with a mixture of 3 sauces poured over it, The presentation was beautiful with this one lone dumpling looking like love and compassion was put into making it. It was cooked perfectly, tasted wonderful, again with a slight spice, salty and slightly sweet. It was warm and delicious. I'll be honest I'm not sure what was in it, I know veggies. I was just thankful to have it. By then my to go order was ready. I finished my beer, paid for my order and was walked to the door so he could open the door for me. They are so friendly and generous there. I got my food home, opened everything up and with a big smile on my face started enjoying the lovliness of it all. The sashimi was so fresh, tuna, salmon, whitefish. All delicious in their own way. The crunchiness of the conch and the octopus in between the sashimi was a good contrast. They noticed that I really loved the kimchee sauce, so to my delight they included some with my order. How thoughtful is that? My husband's tempura dinner was delicious. The crunchy batter with the sweet goodness of the shrimp dipped in the kimchee sauce which added the spice was just crazy good. Not to mention the scallops, the vegetables the miso soup and the salad. All of which were equally good. This is my point. When you go to a resataurant and they treat you like you are so special, even when it's a to go order and on top of that gives you food that lives up to your every expectation, maybe even more. It's not "what's not to like", It's "what's not to LOVE." I loved everything from the people down to every last bite of the delicious food they gave me. If you love Japanese food, I highly recommend, Wasabi's.