Mizu Sushi — Restaurant in Laramie

We stopped at Mizu Sushi in the middle of a long drive from California to Nebraska, hoping for a good meal and some leftovers for the road. We ordered: • A sushi roll • Beef pho • Beef teriyaki plate • Chicken teriyaki plate • Tempura appetizer (shrimp and vegetables) • Two miso soups (included with the entrées)

The miso soup had a slightly weird smell like some miso can, but the flavor seemed normal enough. The sushi came out early and was fine; my wife ate it without issue and enjoyed the side sauce.

When the main dishes arrived, the smell from the beef pho was immediately off, a strong, unmistakable odor of spoiled meat. I tasted a spoonful of broth to confirm, and it was clearly bad. The beef teriyaki had the same issue. My wife took a small bite and noted it was foul as well as having poor texture. At that point, we stopped eating. From the tempura, we only tried one shrimp and a couple of vegetables, and it was actually really good, the rest went untouched. The chicken teriyaki was okay, but we didn’t eat much of it either because bad meat is a full stop.

We let the staff know politely that we wouldn’t be continuing the meal and were willing to pay for whatever they felt was fair. They were kind but didn’t take accountability and offered a “sorry about that” as we paid on the way out. In the end, we were charged $31.80 for the sushi, chicken teriyaki, and tempura; even though most of the food remained uneaten.

The entire experience took about 45 minutes coming off the highway into town. We left the food and the to-go containers behind. I’m sharing this purely to document what happened, so others can be informed. Photo of table as we left it has been included.

In my opinion service was fine, just poorly managed serving folks bad food. Comp the meal especially when you see the patron leaving empty handed with full plates left behind. Im sure when the food is fresh its as enjoyable as the environment...

We gotta talk about this one. In terms of the food, it's actually not too bad! One thing that was absolutely missing though was the exclusion of ginger and wasabi for my 2 sushi rolls. I have been to probably dozens of sushi restaurants, and never have I been somewhere that doesn't offer it by default with your sushi, especially not somewhere charging 10 bucks a roll.

The menu is a tragedy, honestly. Nothing is explained to you, even the combos for sushi. For everything, including common sense rolls like California rolls, you need to thoroughly explain this stuff for people with allergies. Thankfully I don't, but when someone sees "Godzilla balls" on the menu, what the heck is someone supposed to think that is?

And finally, my server was incredibly unhelpful. The restaurant was about 80% empty, and I barely got any time with them. I explained it was my first time there, and outside of explicit questions like "what are the 'Godzilla Balls'?", there really wasn't much accommodation, especially for a place with these kinds of prices. And to make matters worse, after I placed my order, I never saw my server again. He disappeared off into Neverland, while another server kept filling my water, delivering food, and closing me out with A+ service. Needless to say, that 2nd server got a Cash tip.

Overall while not horrible, I would certainly not recommend going here. You are paying premium prices for a below average experience with absolutely zero...

I stopped into Mizu Sushi for dinner and was impressed from the start. I kicked things off with the bang bang wings and egg rolls, and honestly, both were standout appetizers. The wings came out hot and crispy with just the right balance of sweetness, spice, and crunch—they were easily some of the best I’ve had anywhere. The egg rolls were fresh, perfectly fried, and packed with flavor, not the soggy or overly greasy kind you sometimes get. I’d recommend starting with both if you want to set the tone right.

For the main course, I ordered the beef pho and a few pieces of eel sushi. The pho broth was rich, layered, and comforting, with tender beef and a solid balance of herbs and noodles. It tasted like it had been simmered with care rather than rushed. The eel sushi was fresh, had a great texture, and was prepared cleanly with just the right amount of sauce—not overpowering, which let the flavor of the eel come through.

The atmosphere was laid back but welcoming, and service was smooth and attentive without hovering. Everything came out quickly, and the quality across the board was consistent. For the price point, the portions and execution were both excellent.

Overall, Mizu Sushi is a spot I’d definitely return to, whether for a casual night out or a craving for solid sushi and pho in one place. Highly recommend the wings and egg rolls to start—they set a high bar for the rest of the meal, and the...