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Formosa

Formosa

Asian Restaurant and Sushi Restaurant$$$$
Iowa City
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8.2/10
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    Jeiran H.
    "Definitely come here for their specials Tuesday and Thursday nights"(3 Tips)
    Renae J.
    "Tuesdays and Thursdays- $3 basic sushi and $3 martinis!"(3 Tips)
    Helge T.
    "Try the Formosa Rolls, they are awesome."(2 Tips)
    Lindsay H.
    "Try the skittles infused martini!"(2 Tips)
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  • Helge T.
    Helge TippmannOctober 25, 2016
    Sushi, draft Kirin. Try the Formosa Rolls, they are awesome. Tower of flavor is nice, but does not live up to the expectations...
  • Ben D.
    Ben DillonJanuary 20, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    The Shabu shabu is gone, but quite the sushi list (and their sushi has always been great)!
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    Elizabeth VNovember 10, 2012
    Thursday night are the best time to go obviously bc the prices are slashed in half. Salmon tempura roll is so, so good here, but Formosa roll and salmon sashimi are amazing too!
  • Alyssa M.
    Alyssa MakJuly 22, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    On Tuesdays and Thursays basic rolls are only $3 along with $3 Martini's! I reccommend the Skittles Martini and Spicy Tuna and California Rolls. Ask for Lauren or Alyssa as your waitresses.. they're t
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    HansFebruary 20, 2017
    Great sushi rolls and a service with a smile
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    Kate AnnApril 8, 2017
    love their tempura battered green beans. their rainbow roll is great.
  • Mike L.
    Mike LauerFebruary 6, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Oh snap! You won the Vegas roll sampler! Enjoy your three little pieces of fish that you waited 1 1/2 hours for
  • Jeiran H.heart icon on user image
    Jeiran HasanMay 4, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Definitely come here for their specials Tuesday and Thursday nights
  • Erik R.heart icon on user image
    Erik RowleyJuly 16, 2016
    Popular spot for sake bombs!...oh and sushi too.
  • Elizabeth V.heart icon on user image
    Elizabeth VDecember 23, 2012
    Formosa can stand up to sushi places in Chicago. Truly a gem!
  • John K.heart icon on user image
    John KrogmanDecember 6, 2019
    Have always had great food and service here.
  • Jake S.heart icon on user image
    Jake StanbroDecember 16, 2014
    I think Tuesday... Might be half price sushi??? Worth double checking.
  • Lindsay H.
    Lindsay HerbstNovember 8, 2011
    Try the skittles infused martini! And get the plaza roll!
  • Renae J.
    Renae JuskaOctober 13, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Tuesdays and Thursdays- $3 basic sushi and $3 martinis!
  • David R.heart icon on user image
    David RenzJuly 9, 2016
    Sushi sashimi nigiri
  • Christopher M.heart icon on user image
    Christopher MaxwellMarch 31, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great atmosphere.
  • Denise Y.heart icon on user image
    Denise YankeMay 18, 2013
    Simply wonderful!
  • Ana R.
    Ana RodriguezOctober 17, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    $3 martinis on Tuesday and Thursdays!!
  • Christopher W.
    Christopher WeitzDecember 6, 2011
    I think their sushi has gone down in size and quality for the price, but their drinks are still pretty decent.
  • abby l.
    abby lowryAugust 23, 2013
    the best sushi ever bitch
  • Shelby R.
    Shelby RouseJune 21, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Vegas roll!!!
  • Chris B.
    Chris BaucomSeptember 13, 2011
    The jalapeño roll is fantastic!
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