I was in Lake Geneva for a couple of days and found myself in the mood for sushi.Sabai Sabai was one of the highest rated restaurants in Lake Geneva, so we gave it a try.Ordered: shrimp tempura (appetizer), spicy tuna roll, California roll, and Godzilla roll, with mango sticky rice for dessert.The shrimp tempura had a light, crisp coating - better than most other versions I've had. They were petite and delightful. It's tough to avoid oil flavoring the food in an unpleasant way, but the flavorful ponzu sauce was great.The sushi was excellent, as good as I've ever had so far from the freshness of a coastal city.The plating of the sticky rice was interesting, A shared plate with two tiny forks featuring a lump of rice and a delicately sliced segment of fresh mango in a pool of sweetened milk sauce. It wasn't bad, but it wouldn't be something I would order again. I've had much better.The restaurant is in a historic manor building. Essentially, a big old house. As such, the layout and seating is trying to maximize minimal space. It was a Friday evening and the place was hopping. It felt cramped, and I wasn't comfortable being so close to other diners' tables - but if the last four years have taught me anything, it's that capitalism doesn't leave room for comfort or safety.Perhaps the most pleasant part of the experience was the host, who (if I were to guess) was an owner or manager. She was friendly and genuinely appreciated our business.Parking is a situation that locals probably do just fine with, but being from out of town, we ended up in a paid lot which was a pain in the butt and about $3 more expensive than it needed to be, given the time of year and demand.If you're in Lake Geneva, Sabai Sabai is a solid choice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Godzilla Roll, Sushi Roll
Keep Dreaming
Very nice and tasty sushi . I realy recommended this place . We are from Chicago and to be honest That is my first that tasty ? sushi . Will come back for sure when have time to spend around lake jeneva . Now all streets are paid not like before , but that is what it is . Spend spend spend . The SUSHI is perfect . You must be sushi lover not a rise lover .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ènam
This place is pricey at around $42 per person. The staff was sweet & polite, and the inside dining was cute. They have policy that rubbed me the wrong way. Not only are they already pricey but for a table of 4 (2 adults & kids) they charge a 20% gratuity. Not sure why that is appropriate for a table of 4. Our waitress wasn't working hard at all and it wasn't busy. Just fyi because we were caught off guard. Apart from feeling blindsided by that, the food was delicious. It didn't look as good as it tasted. You should Try them if you know they charge gratuity. Also there's no kid's menu.Kid-friendliness: No kid menu. Boo.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Tiger Cried Beef
Martin Minkov
Great sushi place. Try the Sabai Sabai roll. Its pretty good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Bucklin
We were unsure at first because it looks like a large renovated house, but the food came very fast and was super delicious. The staff was extremely friendly. 100 percent recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Hendryx
Excellent food in an old house converted to a restaurant. The menu is vast and encompasses classic Thai food, sushi, and various house specialties, rice, vegetables, and noodle-based , with many protein options. Really nice fish on the nigiri sushi we enjoyed, and the entree portions are generous (easily two meals if you take your leftovers home), reasonably priced, and some of the "spicy" dishes really do have the proper heat level for a change. Lots to love about this establishment! But watch out for the expensive metered street parking. And some diners might find the tables a little on the small side and fairly close together. So have a relaxed attitude about shared conversations!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
tina rupp
My sisters and I were in Lake Geneva celebrating her birthday. This restaurant is family owned. The sushi is was very fresh and delicious. I would give a 10 star rating if I could. I highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Godzilla Roll, Crab Rangoon
Instructions Not Included
Located in the heart of Lake Geneva, taste food, great service and price correctly. Had Pad Thai with chicken.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melanie Shaw
If I could, I would give it more stars, food was great, lots of variety, our table shared many selections. Service was excellent. We couldn't ask for more!Definitely recommend a reservation as that worked best for us... we had a group of 7 on a busy Saturday evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Godzilla Roll, Mango Sticky Rice, Yellow Curry, Tom Yum, Traditional Pad Thai, Tiger Cried Beef
Wow.If I could give this restaurant 6 stars I would.The food is amazing and most especially the service! It really makes it feel authentic and like home. 10/10 would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Combo Fried Rice, Sushi Roll
Sam Julian
Really a gem! Sushi was fresh, Pad see ew nicely done! The ginger salad and seaweed salads looked terrific and tasted better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Hare
Food was excellent. Service was even more excellent. The free desert was amazing. I like pouring a can a coke into my own glass too. Our waitress was stellar ..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Combo Fried Rice
Kevin Kerr
First time having a dish like this, sushi, but it was good, and I'll be back. I'm going to have to practice my chopsticks.
Excellent. What more can I say.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Traditional Pad Thai
I was in Lake Geneva for a couple of days and found myself in the mood for sushi.Sabai Sabai was one of the highest rated restaurants in Lake Geneva, so we gave it a try.Ordered: shrimp tempura (appetizer), spicy tuna roll, California roll, and Godzilla roll, with mango sticky rice for dessert.The shrimp tempura had a light, crisp coating - better than most other versions I've had. They were petite and delightful. It's tough to avoid oil flavoring the food in an unpleasant way, but the flavorful ponzu sauce was great.The sushi was excellent, as good as I've ever had so far from the freshness of a coastal city.The plating of the sticky rice was interesting, A shared plate with two tiny forks featuring a lump of rice and a delicately sliced segment of fresh mango in a pool of sweetened milk sauce. It wasn't bad, but it wouldn't be something I would order again. I've had much better.The restaurant is in a historic manor building. Essentially, a big old house. As such, the layout and seating is trying to maximize minimal space. It was a Friday evening and the place was hopping. It felt cramped, and I wasn't comfortable being so close to other diners' tables - but if the last four years have taught me anything, it's that capitalism doesn't leave room for comfort or safety.Perhaps the most pleasant part of the experience was the host, who (if I were to guess) was an owner or manager. She was friendly and genuinely appreciated our business.Parking is a situation that locals probably do just fine with, but being from out of town, we ended up in a paid lot which was a pain in the butt and about $3 more expensive than it needed to be, given the time of year and demand.If you're in Lake Geneva, Sabai Sabai is a solid choice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Godzilla Roll, Sushi Roll
Very nice and tasty sushi . I realy recommended this place . We are from Chicago and to be honest That is my first that tasty ? sushi . Will come back for sure when have time to spend around lake jeneva . Now all streets are paid not like before , but that is what it is . Spend spend spend . The SUSHI is perfect . You must be sushi lover not a rise lover .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is pricey at around $42 per person. The staff was sweet & polite, and the inside dining was cute. They have policy that rubbed me the wrong way. Not only are they already pricey but for a table of 4 (2 adults & kids) they charge a 20% gratuity. Not sure why that is appropriate for a table of 4. Our waitress wasn't working hard at all and it wasn't busy. Just fyi because we were caught off guard. Apart from feeling blindsided by that, the food was delicious. It didn't look as good as it tasted. You should Try them if you know they charge gratuity. Also there's no kid's menu.Kid-friendliness: No kid menu. Boo.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Tiger Cried Beef
Great sushi place. Try the Sabai Sabai roll. Its pretty good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were unsure at first because it looks like a large renovated house, but the food came very fast and was super delicious. The staff was extremely friendly. 100 percent recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food in an old house converted to a restaurant. The menu is vast and encompasses classic Thai food, sushi, and various house specialties, rice, vegetables, and noodle-based , with many protein options. Really nice fish on the nigiri sushi we enjoyed, and the entree portions are generous (easily two meals if you take your leftovers home), reasonably priced, and some of the "spicy" dishes really do have the proper heat level for a change. Lots to love about this establishment! But watch out for the expensive metered street parking. And some diners might find the tables a little on the small side and fairly close together. So have a relaxed attitude about shared conversations!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
My sisters and I were in Lake Geneva celebrating her birthday. This restaurant is family owned. The sushi is was very fresh and delicious. I would give a 10 star rating if I could. I highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Godzilla Roll, Crab Rangoon
Located in the heart of Lake Geneva, taste food, great service and price correctly. Had Pad Thai with chicken.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If I could, I would give it more stars, food was great, lots of variety, our table shared many selections. Service was excellent. We couldn't ask for more!Definitely recommend a reservation as that worked best for us... we had a group of 7 on a busy Saturday evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Godzilla Roll, Mango Sticky Rice, Yellow Curry, Tom Yum, Traditional Pad Thai, Tiger Cried Beef
Restaurantji Recommends
They have the best food in lake geneva.
Wow.If I could give this restaurant 6 stars I would.The food is amazing and most especially the service! It really makes it feel authentic and like home. 10/10 would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Combo Fried Rice, Sushi Roll
Really a gem! Sushi was fresh, Pad see ew nicely done! The ginger salad and seaweed salads looked terrific and tasted better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was excellent. Service was even more excellent. The free desert was amazing. I like pouring a can a coke into my own glass too. Our waitress was stellar ..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Combo Fried Rice
First time having a dish like this, sushi, but it was good, and I'll be back. I'm going to have to practice my chopsticks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi Roll