Sawa is easily a top-10 restaurant in my opinion. The chef deserves a star. The entire experience went beyond my expectations, truly outstanding. I had so much fun dining there; the environment is friendly, and every bite was delicious. The host was spectacular, especially for suggesting we split the sake pairing, for someone who doesn’t drink much, it was more than enough. I’m already looking forward to coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Veronica Zhang
Great service & amazing food! Location is a bit hard to find though
Alexis Di Pierro
Beautiful restaurant!! Amazing food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yamilka Coca
Amazing and unforgettable experience. A must do and worth every penny. 16 course tasting menu + dessert. Also offered sake and cocktail pairings. The chefs were extremely nice and engaging. Definitely call to make a reservation. 10 ppl seating at the bar while you observe the chefs create masterpieces.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Parker
Unbelievable service. Very attentive and high attention to the customer experience. Food was very good as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Mel
Best omakase I’ve ever had! Almost teared up for some of the courses 🥺
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Best omakase I’ve ever had! Almost teared up for some of the courses 🥺
cyril ma
Food, service etc was good. Maybe because it's Michelin rated so expectations were high accordingly.
The sake recommended were good, as was the food. Both cooked dishes and sushi were of really high quality
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Paul Mark Morris
Bar Sawa is a total hidden gem—an intimate omakase adventure wrapped in speakeasy style. From the moment you enter the discreet entrance, it feels like you’ve stepped into a secret culinary world. The chef is a true artist: meticulous, passionate, and warm, guiding you through each course with care and storytelling that elevates the experience.
Every bite is exceptional—ultra-fresh fish, perfectly balanced flavors, and beautiful presentation that makes it almost too pretty to eat (but you will, and you’ll be glad you did). The service is attentive yet relaxed, striking the perfect tone for the cozy setting.
Theme nights add another layer of excitement—creative twists that keep things playful without sacrificing authenticity. It’s rare to find a spot that nails atmosphere, service, and world-class sushi in one go, but Bar Sawa delivers across the board. A must for anyone who wants something unforgettable.
Wonderful omakase sushi with cocktails pairing. Shari was great, right amount of rice, texture and hardness. Vinegar is good quality. Aji sushi was excellent and so was nodoguro. Will be back again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
L R
Had an amazing experience at Bar Sawa. Everything from the cocktails to the dishes were prepared with care. The menu definitely leans citrusy - which we loved. Almost every dish was superb. As for drinks, we loved the Yuzu Highball and the old fashioned.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Olivia
Honestly I thought it was just okay. We came from Northern California where the omakase scene is already not that impressive and we were hoping to try something new and exciting in LA based on recommendations. Unfortunately it was a bit disappointing. The price is on the more affordable side so that’s a plus but nothing really stood out. There wasn’t anything particularly memorable about the meal. That said the interior was pretty cute and both the service and decor were quite nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Seal-Bin Han
Delicious and well priced :-)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kyle Jean
Every course was delicious. Cool atmosphere and perfect service.
Absolutely love
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sawa is easily a top-10 restaurant in my opinion. The chef deserves a star. The entire experience went beyond my expectations, truly outstanding. I had so much fun dining there; the environment is friendly, and every bite was delicious. The host was spectacular, especially for suggesting we split the sake pairing, for someone who doesn’t drink much, it was more than enough. I’m already looking forward to coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service & amazing food! Location is a bit hard to find though
Beautiful restaurant!! Amazing food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing and unforgettable experience. A must do and worth every penny. 16 course tasting menu + dessert. Also offered sake and cocktail pairings. The chefs were extremely nice and engaging. Definitely call to make a reservation. 10 ppl seating at the bar while you observe the chefs create masterpieces.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unbelievable service. Very attentive and high attention to the customer experience. Food was very good as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Best omakase I’ve ever had! Almost teared up for some of the courses 🥺
Best omakase I’ve ever had! Almost teared up for some of the courses 🥺
Food, service etc was good. Maybe because it's Michelin rated so expectations were high accordingly.
The sake recommended were good, as was the food. Both cooked dishes and sushi were of really high quality
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Bar Sawa is a total hidden gem—an intimate omakase adventure wrapped in speakeasy style. From the moment you enter the discreet entrance, it feels like you’ve stepped into a secret culinary world. The chef is a true artist: meticulous, passionate, and warm, guiding you through each course with care and storytelling that elevates the experience.
Every bite is exceptional—ultra-fresh fish, perfectly balanced flavors, and beautiful presentation that makes it almost too pretty to eat (but you will, and you’ll be glad you did). The service is attentive yet relaxed, striking the perfect tone for the cozy setting.
Theme nights add another layer of excitement—creative twists that keep things playful without sacrificing authenticity. It’s rare to find a spot that nails atmosphere, service, and world-class sushi in one go, but Bar Sawa delivers across the board. A must for anyone who wants something unforgettable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Wonderful omakase sushi with cocktails pairing. Shari was great, right amount of rice, texture and hardness. Vinegar is good quality. Aji sushi was excellent and so was nodoguro. Will be back again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had an amazing experience at Bar Sawa. Everything from the cocktails to the dishes were prepared with care. The menu definitely leans citrusy - which we loved. Almost every dish was superb. As for drinks, we loved the Yuzu Highball and the old fashioned.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Honestly I thought it was just okay. We came from Northern California where the omakase scene is already not that impressive and we were hoping to try something new and exciting in LA based on recommendations. Unfortunately it was a bit disappointing. The price is on the more affordable side so that’s a plus but nothing really stood out. There wasn’t anything particularly memorable about the meal. That said the interior was pretty cute and both the service and decor were quite nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Delicious and well priced :-)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every course was delicious. Cool atmosphere and perfect service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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