Akebono 515 Menu
Welcome to Akebono 515, a hidden gem located at 215 10th St Suite 120 in Des Moines, IA. This sushi haven offers a delightful array of nigiri and sashimi that caters to both seasoned sushi lovers and newcomers alike. The menu showcases exquisite selections, such as the Ikura Salmon Roe and Spicy Japanese Scallop Nigiri, each crafted with precision to elevate your dining experience.
The atmosphere is modern and inviting, complemented by attentive service that makes every guest feel valued. Many customers appreciate the vibrant energy, especially during dinner hours. The insightful reviews highlight standouts like the Fried Chocolate and the diverse array of rolls, ensuring there's something for everyone.
A visit to Akebono 515 promises not just a meal, but an experience filled with culinary delights and warm hospitality. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a casual dinner, this place will exceed your expectations!
All Day - Nigiri
Ebi Nigiri (1)
One piece.
Sake Nigiri (1)
One piece.
Masago Nigiri (1)
Smelt roe.
Maguro Nigiri (1)
Tuna.
Tobiko Nigiri (1)
Flying fish roe.
Seared Tuna Nigiri (1)
Soy sesame sauce and garlic.
Unagi Nigiri (1)
Eel.
Hamachi Nigiri (1)
Yellowtail.
Seared Salmon Nigiri (1)
Spicy mayo and tobiko.
Taz Salmon Nigiri (1)
One piece.
Spicy Japanese Scallop Nigiri (1)
Spicy.
Amaebi Nigiri (1)
Sweet shrimp.
Ikura
Salmon Roe
Cucumber Roll
Crisp cucumber wrapped in seaweed and rice, a refreshing vegetarian sushi option.
Avocado Roll
Fresh avocado slices rolled in seaweed and sushi rice, a vegetarian delight.
California Roll
Crab stick, avocado, and cucumber wrapped in seasoned rice and seaweed, topped with sesame seeds.
Sake Roll
Fresh salmon and sushi rice, typically wrapped in seaweed.
Maguro Roll
Fresh tuna and sushi rice, typically wrapped in nori seaweed.
Hamachi Roll
Hamachi, green onions, and sesame seeds, wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed.
Philly Roll
Salmon and cream cheese
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Shrimp tempura topped with eel sauce
Spicy Salmon Roll
Spicy salmon, cucumber, green leaf lettuce
Spicy Tuna Roll
Spicy tuna, cucumber, green leaf lettuce
Unagi Roll
Eel and cucumber topped with eel sauce
Salmon Skin Roll
Fried salmon skin, cucumber, topped with eel sauce.
Captain Crunch Roll
Shrimp tempura, kani, cucumber and tempura flakes.
Tempura Salmon Roll
Salmon, cream cheese and scallions tempura fried topped with eel sauce
Tempura Tuna Roll
Tuna and cream cheese tempura fried topped with eel sauce
Tempura Eel Roll
Eel and cream cheese tempura fried topped with eel sauce
Mulberry Roll
Yellowtail, salmon, cream cheese, tempura fried and served with spicy unagi sauce.
Spider Roll
Soft-shell crab, avocado, cucumber and kani.
All Day - Maki
All Day - Hot
Edamame
Lightly salted and cold upon request.
Akebono Edamame
Butter, garlic and soy.
Egg Roll
Pork, shrimp, veggies and noodles.
Agedashi Tofu
Fried and tempura sauce.
Tofu Fries
Fried, spicy sweet sauce and togarashi mayo.
Karaage Chicken
Fried and tonkatsu sauce.
Mushroom Crash
Assorted mushrooms and teriyaki glaze.
Pork Dumplings
Steamed or fried.
Crab Puff
Kani, cream cheese and cucumber.
Vegetable Tempura
Lightly battered assorted vegetables.
Portabello Mushroom Tempura
Lightly battered and togarashi mayo.
Chicken Tempura
Crispy chicken tenders dipped in savory tempura batter
Dynamite Mussels
New Zealand green mussels, baked with a blend of crab, scallops, masago and cream cheese.
Shrimp Tempura
Crispy battered shrimp, deep-fried to a golden brown, served with a light, crunchy coating.
Scallop Tempura
Scallop tempura is prepared by lightly battering scallops and then deep-frying them, typically accompanied by a selection of vegetables.
Kalbi
Grilled marinated beef short rib, sautéed onions and kimchi.
White Rice
Light and fluffy white rice.
Grilled Zucchini
Grilled zucchini skewer teriyaki coating,
Grilled Chicken And Green Onion
One skewer per order.
Grilled Pork Belly
One skewer per order.
Grilled Ribeye
One skewer per order.
Grilled Shrimp
One skewer per order.
Grilled Salmon
One skewer per order.
Grilled Scallop
One skewer per order.
All Day - Grill
All Day - Salad
Akebono Salad
Mixed greens, edamame, cucumber, tomato and choice of dressing.
Togarashi Seared Tuna Salad
Sliced seared tuna, garlic sesame soy sauce and mixed greens.
Tuna Cucumber Salad
Cubed tuna, cucumber, and spicy sweet soy sauce.
Seaweed Salad
Fresh seaweed with shredded radish, topped with sesame seeds.
Squid Salad
Combo Salad
Seaweed mixed with squid.
House Salad
Green salad mix with choice of ginger or soy dressing.
Miso Soup
Traditional Japanese broth with tofu, seaweed, and green onions. Comfort in a bowl.
All Day - Soup
All Day - Donburi
Chicken Donburi
White meat chicken.
Katsu Donburi
Choice of breaded pork or chicken.
Yaki Niku Donburi
Marinated sliced beef.
Regular Yakisoba
Sauteed noodles with zucchini carrot and onion.
Chicken Yakisoba
Sauteed noodles with zucchini carrot and onion.
Beef Yakisoba
Sauteed noodles with zucchini carrot and onion.
Shrimp Yakisoba
Sauteed noodles with zucchini carrot and onion.
All Day - Yakisoba
All Day - Bento Box
Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box
Shrimp Teriyaki Bento Box
Shrimp teriyaki with options for California, spicy tuna, or vegetarian sushi roll. Includes choice of seaweed or house salad with soy or ginger dressing.
Chicken Katsu Bento Box
Tender chicken katsu, choice of California, spicy tuna, or vegetarian sushi roll. Includes seaweed or house salad with soy or ginger dressing.
Salmon Bento Box
Salmon bento box featuring a choice of California, spicy tuna, or vegetarian sushi roll. Includes seaweed or house salad with soy or ginger dressing.
Tonkatsu Bento Box
Shrimp Tempura Bento Box
Shrimp tempura topped with eel sauce
Yaki Niku Bento Box
Spring Roll
Lettuce, cilantro, jalapeno, avocado, shrimp tempura, spicy tuna and snow crab mix, wrapped in rice paper
Crispy Rolls
Crispy rice topped with spicy tuna, sliced avocado, masago, and spicy mayo
Mehico Rolls
Yellowtail, cilantro, jalapeño and topped with wasabi tobiko.
Veggie Tempura Roll
Tempura sweet potato and asparagus and topped with avocado.
Rising Sun Roll
Shrimp tempura, kani, cucumber, topped with snow crab mix, tempura flakes, spicy mayo and unagi sauce.
Iowa Roll
Pulled pork, cream cheese, corn, tempura fried and topped with gochujang BBQ sauce.
Fargo Roll
Spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado, topped with eel, tempura flakes, unagi sauce and spicy mayo.
Compressor Roll
Rice pressed with spicy salmon, avocado, topped with tuna, spicy mayo, masago and scallions.
Carb Conscious Roll
Tuna, salmon, snow crab mix, masago, avocado, wrapped with cucumber and served with ginger dressing.
Malibu Crunch Roll
Spicy salmon, eel, cream cheese, avocado, tempura fried, topped with spicy mayo, unagi sauce, masago and scallion.
Rainbow Roll
California roll, topped with tuna, yellowtail, salmon, ebi and masago.
Caterpillar Roll
Eel, cucumber, topped with avocado and unagi sauce.
Oh Snap Roll
Shrimp tempura, topped with baked crab and scallop mix, tempura flakes and unagi sauce.
Tonic Roll
Spicy tuna, cucumber, tempura salmon and yellowtail and masago.
Zee-Zee Roll
Shrimp tempura, topped with eel, avocado and unagi sauce.
Cupid Roll
Spicy tuna, snow crab mix, avocado, topped with salmon and served with ponzu.
Fiji Roll
Kani, cream cheese, tempura fried, topped with spicy tuna, snow crab mix, tempura flakes, unagi sauce and spicy mayo.
515 Roll
Yellowtail, cream cheese, smoked salmon, avocado, lightly tempura, topped with spicy mayo, unagi sauce, scallion and masago.
Life Saver Roll
Tuna, spicy salmon, cucumber, topped with wasabi, soy and orange tobiko.
Twister Roll
Salmon, tuna, yellowtail, crab, tempura fried, topped with spicy tuna, snow crab, tempura flakes, unagi sauce and spicy mayo.
Akebono Roll
Spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, topped with yellowtail, tuna, scallions and ponzu.
Dragon Roll
Shrimp tempura, snow crab mix, spicy tuna, topped with eel, tuna, avocado, scallions, masago and unagi sauce.
Minot Roll
Shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, eel, snow crab mix, wrapped in soy paper and unagi sauce.
Nonsense Roll
Spicy salmon, spicy tuna, jalapeños, topped with salmon, yellowtail, tuna, sriracha, spicy mayo, spicy unagi sauce, scallions and masago.
Overload Roll
Spicy tuna, spicy salmon, topped with seared tuna and salmon and served with ponzu.
Rolling Pig Roll
Spicy tuna, bacon, cucumber, cream cheese, topped with avocado, bacon, tempura flakes, green onions, eel sauce and sriracha.
Oishi Roll
Spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, topped with yellowtail, avocado, sliced jalapeños and wasabi ponzu.
Tasmanian Roll
Tasmanian salmon, avocado, cucumber, topped with tasmanian salmon, pickled red onion, scallions and wasabi ponzu.
Kaji Roll
Spicy tuna , shrimp tempura, cucumber, cream cheese, topped with ebi, tempura flakes, spicy mayo and eel sauce. Warmed with a flame.
Surf And Turf
Shrimp tempura, snow crab mix, cucumber, cream cheese, topped with seared beef, tempura flakes, green onions, spicy mayo and eel sauce and warmed with a flame.
Togarashi Seared Tuna Roll
Spicy tuna, snow crab mix, and cucumber topped with avocado, seared tuna, jalapeño and garlic sesame soy sauce
All Day - Specialty Rolls
All Day - Sashimi
Small Sashimi
Assorted fish slices, available in large, medium, or small sizes.
Medium Sashimi
Large Sashimi
Typically comes with salmon tuna and hamachi.
Side Of Spicy Mayo
Mayonnaise blended with a spicy addition, typically sriracha, for a creamy and spicy condiment.
Side Of Unagi Sauce
A side of unagi sauce typically includes a sweet and savory blend, often used as a glaze or dipping sauce for sushi dishes.