Loved the service and ambience. Very nice outdoor area. The appetizers were very good but did not like the sushi rolls. If sushi is your priority then I would not recommend Sasa!
Denise
Food was very fresh and delicious! Always love the sushi, delicious eggplant appetizer and sitting at the bar!
Ari
We had a lovely Sunday afternoon date night at Sasa. For ambiance, the restaurant has an upscale, modern vibe with earthy elements. There's a pretty water feature next to the front entrance which you can hear in the side patio. We requested outdoor seating. There is a front patio that butts against the street, and a side patio that's much more secluded and quiet. I noted that all of the couples were seated in the side patio, and a family was seated in the front, which I think helps keep the mood romantic for the couples. The food was mostly delicious, and had a high class vibe with fun flair. We tried the special soft shell crab bao buns and grilled octopus (with yummy romesco sauce). The soft shell crab was perfectly breaded and the buns were fresh. The scallop crudo and tuna tiradito were both very yummy, but we agreed the scallop needed a little more salt. We also got the sashimi sampler, which had high quality fish but was nothing special, and a spicy tuna hand roll. The spicy tuna came in chunks (not diced) with an intense garlic chili oil and bitter frisse. I think the balance was a bit off, and I would have preferred the traditional diced tuna to better distribute the spicy sauce. Overall, service was excellent. We were seated promptly and asked if we liked our table. Our server, a tall young woman, was really sweet and attentive. The only negative was that the hostess was wearing very intense perfume, which kind of killed the food vibe whenever she walked by to seat someone else. Sasa is a lovely spot with chefs and servers clearly putting in the work. It's a little pricey, but we'll be back again to see what new specials they're offering!
Kathleen
The garden area is a quieter spot in the restaurant and is nicely landscaped. The interior is attractively decorated with exceptionally nice lighting. We enjoyed our sushi rolls and the dessert sampler. There is an excellent selection of sake as well.
Rose
Great food & great service! We ordered the Sasa roll, Braised ribs, pork buns & Beef with stone cooking - sooo good! I also loved the ambiance as we chose this restaurant for date night. 😍
Sophia
We had a very nice evening here. The quality of the fish & seafood was really good. I found the beef course I had a bit chewy but everything else was great. Highly recommended.
John
This restaurant was much better when it was under previous owners. First, we made a reservation at a high top. When we arrived, they wanted to seat us in the back and said “we're saving this for folks with a reservation”. We said “you mean for people with a reservation like ours?” The sashimi wasn't very good and the yakatori was dry and lacked any flavor. When 4 people are charged $400 for a mediocre meal and have to fight for the type of table they reserved, it's not worth going to again. Sadly, this used to be one of our go to places; not anymore though.
Robert
This was once a stellar restaurant and experience and not sure what is happening? But definitely a difference in the taste which impacts the value equation. Sasa was once a craveable restaurant. As mentioned in other reviews this once had the best breading pudding, but like other dishes, covid, inflation, and change in back of the house have possibly negatively impacted a once great restaurant. Front of the house was also very confused with up to three people trying to seat us
Evan
Be careful not to book too close to the end of the night, they are strict about timing. Staff were polite albeit curt. Sushi was nothing to write home about.
Janelle
Intentionally prepared small plates which were very enjoyable. The menu has many options, all of which we enjoyed. The restaurant has a comfortable vibe. Happy hour menu features a good selection of small plates and cocktails. The staff is friendly, checks in frequently, and presents food at a good pace.
Always find Sasa to offer consistently delicious and inventive takes on Japanese fusion cuisine. Their garlic rice is especially flavorful! Our waiter was not particularly knowledgeable about the wines, but that was a minor blip in the evening. We will definitely return!
Sean
The restaurant failed to acknowledge our anniversary despite it being clearly indicated in our reservation. Additionally, the staff rushed us to finish our meal in order to close the restaurant, even though we had a confirmed reservation time for dinner.
Lorraine
Very nice ambience . Service was excellent. The food was good. I wouldn't say it was exceptional. The portions were small and unfortunately, they didn't have enough vegetarian dishes for one of the people we were with who is a vegetarian. We were there for a 50th wedding anniversary for one of the couples and I had asked the restaurant to do something special. They did give us each a glass of champagne, which was very nice.
Zayne
You can see by my history, Sasa was always one of my favorite places -- for ANY occasion. Well, after the executive chef left due to management changes, we stopped going for a bit. But, we missed it and decided to give it a try again. BIG mistake! They have made just small changes to the menu items as they are listed, but the quality of the food has suffered. Seemingly the same recipes, but executed poorly; some flavor profiles changed to small degrees (in the wrong direction!). I wish they had just changed the menu items completely and not made it seem as though we would get the same amazing food as we had under Chef Hakim's watch only to be let down. So sad to pull this place off my rotation of favorites, but I won't go back. Just too disappointing. Save your dollars.
Ann
This restaurant seems to have its ups and downs throughout the past 10 years. I'm gonna consider it in a down swing right now. The food was average. We were seated on the outside patio, the flower boxes have gone to Weed which made the whole patio looks crappy. It used to be so beautiful! Nothing wrong with the service or how quickly the meal came out or how things were timed, I just think the food has lost its luster. It will probably be a couple years before I return. 
Loved the service and ambience. Very nice outdoor area. The appetizers were very good but did not like the sushi rolls. If sushi is your priority then I would not recommend Sasa!
Food was very fresh and delicious! Always love the sushi, delicious eggplant appetizer and sitting at the bar!
We had a lovely Sunday afternoon date night at Sasa. For ambiance, the restaurant has an upscale, modern vibe with earthy elements. There's a pretty water feature next to the front entrance which you can hear in the side patio. We requested outdoor seating. There is a front patio that butts against the street, and a side patio that's much more secluded and quiet. I noted that all of the couples were seated in the side patio, and a family was seated in the front, which I think helps keep the mood romantic for the couples. The food was mostly delicious, and had a high class vibe with fun flair. We tried the special soft shell crab bao buns and grilled octopus (with yummy romesco sauce). The soft shell crab was perfectly breaded and the buns were fresh. The scallop crudo and tuna tiradito were both very yummy, but we agreed the scallop needed a little more salt. We also got the sashimi sampler, which had high quality fish but was nothing special, and a spicy tuna hand roll. The spicy tuna came in chunks (not diced) with an intense garlic chili oil and bitter frisse. I think the balance was a bit off, and I would have preferred the traditional diced tuna to better distribute the spicy sauce. Overall, service was excellent. We were seated promptly and asked if we liked our table. Our server, a tall young woman, was really sweet and attentive. The only negative was that the hostess was wearing very intense perfume, which kind of killed the food vibe whenever she walked by to seat someone else. Sasa is a lovely spot with chefs and servers clearly putting in the work. It's a little pricey, but we'll be back again to see what new specials they're offering!
The garden area is a quieter spot in the restaurant and is nicely landscaped. The interior is attractively decorated with exceptionally nice lighting. We enjoyed our sushi rolls and the dessert sampler. There is an excellent selection of sake as well.
Great food & great service! We ordered the Sasa roll, Braised ribs, pork buns & Beef with stone cooking - sooo good! I also loved the ambiance as we chose this restaurant for date night. 😍
We had a very nice evening here. The quality of the fish & seafood was really good. I found the beef course I had a bit chewy but everything else was great. Highly recommended.
This restaurant was much better when it was under previous owners. First, we made a reservation at a high top. When we arrived, they wanted to seat us in the back and said “we're saving this for folks with a reservation”. We said “you mean for people with a reservation like ours?” The sashimi wasn't very good and the yakatori was dry and lacked any flavor. When 4 people are charged $400 for a mediocre meal and have to fight for the type of table they reserved, it's not worth going to again. Sadly, this used to be one of our go to places; not anymore though.
This was once a stellar restaurant and experience and not sure what is happening? But definitely a difference in the taste which impacts the value equation. Sasa was once a craveable restaurant. As mentioned in other reviews this once had the best breading pudding, but like other dishes, covid, inflation, and change in back of the house have possibly negatively impacted a once great restaurant. Front of the house was also very confused with up to three people trying to seat us
Be careful not to book too close to the end of the night, they are strict about timing. Staff were polite albeit curt. Sushi was nothing to write home about.
Intentionally prepared small plates which were very enjoyable. The menu has many options, all of which we enjoyed. The restaurant has a comfortable vibe. Happy hour menu features a good selection of small plates and cocktails. The staff is friendly, checks in frequently, and presents food at a good pace.
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Always find Sasa to offer consistently delicious and inventive takes on Japanese fusion cuisine. Their garlic rice is especially flavorful! Our waiter was not particularly knowledgeable about the wines, but that was a minor blip in the evening. We will definitely return!
The restaurant failed to acknowledge our anniversary despite it being clearly indicated in our reservation. Additionally, the staff rushed us to finish our meal in order to close the restaurant, even though we had a confirmed reservation time for dinner.
Very nice ambience . Service was excellent. The food was good. I wouldn't say it was exceptional. The portions were small and unfortunately, they didn't have enough vegetarian dishes for one of the people we were with who is a vegetarian. We were there for a 50th wedding anniversary for one of the couples and I had asked the restaurant to do something special. They did give us each a glass of champagne, which was very nice.
You can see by my history, Sasa was always one of my favorite places -- for ANY occasion. Well, after the executive chef left due to management changes, we stopped going for a bit. But, we missed it and decided to give it a try again. BIG mistake! They have made just small changes to the menu items as they are listed, but the quality of the food has suffered. Seemingly the same recipes, but executed poorly; some flavor profiles changed to small degrees (in the wrong direction!). I wish they had just changed the menu items completely and not made it seem as though we would get the same amazing food as we had under Chef Hakim's watch only to be let down. So sad to pull this place off my rotation of favorites, but I won't go back. Just too disappointing. Save your dollars.
This restaurant seems to have its ups and downs throughout the past 10 years. I'm gonna consider it in a down swing right now. The food was average. We were seated on the outside patio, the flower boxes have gone to Weed which made the whole patio looks crappy. It used to be so beautiful! Nothing wrong with the service or how quickly the meal came out or how things were timed, I just think the food has lost its luster. It will probably be a couple years before I return. 
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