Sagi, located in Wortley Village, is a charming Asian fusion restaurant that truly excels in delivering authentic Asian flavors in their dishes. Unlike many other Asian fusion restaurants that tend to westernize their dishes, Sagi impressively maintains the prominence of Asian flavors in their cuisine. The Soba Dan Dan with ground pork shoulder was a standout dish with its incredibly delicious pork flavors. My fiancée opted for the stir fry, which turned out to be a surprising highlight. Often stir fries can be a mishmash of flavors, but Sagi's stir fry was a delightful blend of sesame paste and other spices that resulted in a distinct Asian-forward flavor.
The pricing at Sagi is fair, especially considering the generous portion sizes. We also indulged in an appetizer of calamari, which was exquisite. The batter was light, allowing the delicate flavors to shine through boldly. Another standout aspect of our dining experience was the exceptional service. Our waitress was delightful, exhibiting a friendly, professional, and helpful demeanor throughout the meal.
While I wholeheartedly rate Sagi 5 out of 5 stars, one area for improvement could be their cocktails. In general, I found the cocktails to be average, with some lacking in terms of enhancing the base spirit's flavors and others being overly diluted. For instance, some cocktails, such as those with jalapeno, tended to overpower the base spirit's flavor, while others, like the gin sour, were too diluted. Among the cocktails we tried, the Tiger Lily, featuring mezcal, stood out as the best.
In conclusion, I would definitely return to Sagi and highly recommend it to others. With its authentic Asian flavors, fair pricing, outstanding service, and only minor room for improvement in the cocktail department, Sagi is a gem of an Asian fusion restaurant in Wortley Village. read more