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    Sasa

    3.6 (1.3k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Marc D.

    Always had a great experience with the friendly professional staff and excellent menu. Full bar and great drinks. If you like sushi, among other options this place is worth visiting. If it's not busy, it's quiet and chill but it can get kinda loud especially if there's a group near you. Private parking available. It's not cheap.

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    May L.

    This is such a late review, (almost a month late) as I was traveling.. But I still feel that it was warranted I make this... This is regarding their Valentine's Day Omakase Menu. My husband a week earlier texted me that he planned a valentine's day date for us but it was a secret. Day of he suprised me at Sasa, which I thought nothing bad could come from it as we dined there years ago and it was amazing.... Boy were we wrong. We arrived 10 minutes earlier than our reservation (we were the first wave of seating for the evening) seated promptly on the outdoor patio. Then it took about 20 minutes for someone to even acknowledge us. Finally a staff member poured us some water and we waited even longer to have drinks ordered. Our first course finally came and it was a miso clam soup, nothing pretty or elegant looking to it but figured the flavor was where it would be at. First sip, LUKEWARM and OVER SALTED. By this time we knew it was not going to be a great experience. Then our second course came out 15 minutes later, a beet salad with romanesco (which broccolini was labeled on the menu) and the tiniest amount of miso dressing on the bottom of the plate. We were pretty much eating blanched cauliflower with Undressed beets and a taste tester of some white miso dressing. So on and so forth, dishes took forever to come out and they were extremely tiny portions. I don't understand how the items could have taken so long to come out as nothing was really cooked. The sushi could have been prepared earlier for faster expediting. They stated guests could order from their regular menu but were turned down when asked. The served should have been seamless it seems they definitely over booked and understaffed as money was more so a priority over quality here. In the end we arrived at 5:30 and didn't leave until almost 9 pm. Left hungry and went to Mcdonald's after extremely disappointed that we paid $300 for this "omakase."

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    Tasha C.

    I ended up at Sasa somewhat by accident. I had originally planned to eat at a dumpling spot nearby, but the atmosphere didn't really draw me in, so I walked over to Sasa instead. From the moment I stepped inside, I immediately liked the vibe. The space is trendy, lively, and exactly the kind of place that makes you excited to sit down for sushi. Service started off strong. I was greeted quickly and brought water right away. Unfortunately, the first glass had something inside it... a dark speck that looked like debris or possibly a bug. I mentioned it and my server immediately replaced it. She was incredibly kind throughout the meal and offered thoughtful recommendations. I started with oolong tea, which I usually love for its clean herbal flavor, but this one had an unexpected fishy taste that was a little off-putting. Next was the Black Truffle Edamame. It looked great when it arrived, but the edamame were extremely overcooked and mushy to the point that they almost disintegrated when you tried to eat them. Following my server's suggestion, I tried the Citrus Hamachi. I normally love hamachi with ponzu, but this version includes pink peppercorns, which unfortunately didn't work for me. The flavor combination felt overpowering and the aroma of the citrus sauce seemed off. For nigiri, I ordered salmon and albacore. The salmon was actually the best bite of the night... fresh, rich, and generously portioned. The albacore, however, had a grainy texture that felt unusual. I was hoping to try the toro or otoro, but both were sold out that evening. Lastly, I tried the N. Main roll after asking my server which specialty roll she recommended. The albacore on top was chopped instead of sliced, giving the roll a very mushy texture. It also sat in a thick sauce, and the scallions on top looked dry rather than freshly cut. It's honestly a shame because Sasa has a lot going for it. The atmosphere is fantastic and the service was warm and attentive, but the food simply didn't match the experience during my visit. I really wanted to love this place, but based on this meal, I'd likely explore other sushi options in Walnut Creek before returning.

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    Debbie F.

    Another fantastic meal here on the outdoor side patio. The food is amazing as is the presentation of each dish. The grilled steak comes with a hot stone that you finish the cooking on at your table. The steak was melt in you mouth quality meat. The California roll is delicious and made with real crab. The shrimp gyoza was outstanding! We inhaled the garlic edamame. Don't miss out on the banana bread pudding with pecan ice cream it's worth every calorie! Great service and friendly servers that help you with menu suggestions

    Yue L.

    Sasa just started lunch service and it is the new go to spot in downtown WCR. Recently they had a lunch sampling event to showcase their new lunch menu where I tried 3 different items and let me say, every single one was amazing! Let's start with their soft shell crab sandwich. It's a perfect mix of savory, crisp and decadent. Then the ramen tonkotsu, so good on a chilly day, which seems to be every day lately, then finally the jewel of my eyes, Ocean Jewel Donburi: a fresh mix of poke and furikake rice with cucumber and radish to contrast the flavors. I had excellent service from the manager, Anna, who made sure every guest was taken care of. You can tell she's truly devoted to giving her clients a space that is welcoming as well as high quality food. The ube espresso martini rounded off the meal. It was both beautiful and mouthwatering. Get this and thank me later. Now planning my next visit back!

    Kathy V.

    Ok I'm back after maybe 7 years and Sasa is still a hit. My friends were saying have you been here before? I said yes it's been in Walnut Creek since 2010 and they never noticed it. One mentioned Kathy knows all the new spots to go too lol I'll keep it short and sweet, Built on passion, perfected over time. Still as good as day one.

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    katrina a.

    Very classy looking place. Make sure you come with reservations. They have a full bar and a lot of choices on the menu. Very fresh fish. All the dishes were so tasty. Great anniversary dinner for us!

    The sad single vegetable on the skewer lol  Pork belly wasn't great  Beef was good
    Afshin D.

    We came here on a Friday right when they opened at 5 pm and no reservation. The ambiance and decor inside is kinda dark, and the outdoor seating is a bit private and covered. It was a sunny day, and I was hoping for a more open area where it gets more sun and a good spot for people watching, but that wasn't the case, so we opted to sit at the bar. Regarding the drinks, I tried the wine and also their spicy margaritas. I recommend the spicy marg. Regarding the food, overall we liked whatever we ordered minus the pork belly skewers. However, it wasn't anything special that can justify the pricing. Worst was the expensive veggie skewer, which only had one sad small piece of zucchini on it the bartender himself started laughing and said sorry when he noticed it. Overall, I think 3/5 is a generous rating, mainly considering the service and selection of food and wine they have.

    Hamachi platter w citrus vinaigrette w/pink peppercorns   (delicious and elegant!)
    Kelly K.

    Been a patron of Sasa since it opened. Because WC has expanded so much, it used to be THE place to be. Classy, eclectic and amazing. I will say tho, I walked around for the first time in a long time in the downtown area...and Sasa still seems to have more class, than most. Unfortunately like all good things, you can't sustain "amazing" forever. It's still good, and the decor hasn't changed too much, which I like. It has character, unlike the clinical feel of most places nowadays. Highly recommend if you can, to always sit at the bar or the sushi bar. You get better service. Food is good, but very pricy. I enjoyed my time, it was very busy but the bartender David did an excellent job servicing so many and still being attentive. Very lovely. I will always have a soft spot for this place.

    Madison M.

    Date night with my boyfriend often involves going to dinner for sushi. We decided to try a more upscale location different than our local favorite spot. The sushi is on the price your side, but it was very good and the service was good as well. We always prefer to dine at the sushi bar, and this was no exception. We ordered a few rolls, a beer, and some hot sake. The only roll we didn't particularly care for was the spider roll. I usually love the spider roll, but this one had a teriyaki sauce type situation going on and it distracted from the sushi for me. Good flavor, just not what I have in mind when eating sushi. Overall, this felt like a decent sushi restaurant if you're looking to get dressed up for a date night.

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    Lynn N.

    We came to Sasa to celebrate our college graduation. We had a reservation for 15 people, and did not have the best experience. We were seated in their outdoor area, which had a net to protect from bugs! They also had a strong heater to keep us warm throughout the night. The service was incredibly slow. We were there for three hours waiting for all of our food to come, and even then, we had to remind them hours in before our food came. We tried a lot of the sushis, but honestly, none of them were good. They all lacked in the freshness that I would expect sushi to have. It was too much rice, not rolled well---the focus was on being fancy versus tasty. We had to send back some food too for not being prepared properly. Overall, this place is too expensive, the food is not good, and service is even worse.

    Michelle S.

    This review is specifically for the Valentine's Day prix-fixe menu. Unfortunately, it was one of the worst dining experiences we've had, and we would not recommend coming here for holiday events if they are anything like this. We had 7PM reservations and upon arrival, we were asked to wait 5-10 minutes to get us a seat.. they then offered the bar or couch seating for dinner. We declined and requested a table. Thankfully, we were seated within another five minutes. However, the dining area felt crowded and cramped -- we even saw servers asking guests to scoot their chairs in so they could pass through. The Valentine's Day menu was advertised as a 9-course omakase for $98+ per person, which initially seemed reasonable based on our prior omakase experiences. Unfortunately, we quickly realized this would not be comparable. Before our waiter even greeted us or offered water, a dish was dropped at our table. Confused, we assumed it couldn't be our first course since it wasn't the Red Miso Clam Soup listed on the menu. It turned out to be the fifth course -- Salmon Tartare in a Vegan Cup -- which we later realized had been delivered to us by mistake. Ten minutes later, our waiter finally came to take our drink order. We then waited about 20 minutes for the actual first course, the Red Miso Clam Soup. In past omakase experiences, each dish is typically explained when served, but no descriptions were provided throughout the evening. Courses arrived inconsistently, about 15-20 minutes apart, and often out of order. Multiple servers delivered dishes, none of whom seemed aware of which course we were on. As a result, we were served two dishes twice. At one point, our server asked if we were finished eating -- despite the fact that we hadn't received nearly half of the courses yet. We informed them which dishes were missing, and they said they would check with the kitchen. It took another 30 minutes before our Amaebi with Golden Fried Head arrived and by this point, we had already been dining for over two hours and were still waiting on three more courses. We asked multiple times about the Half-Seared Toro Nigiri, which never arrived. We were frustrated, still hungry, and ready to leave. Ironically, once dessert was served, the bill came almost immediately. Checking out was the fastest part of the evening. Our total bill came to $261, which included a 22% Valentine's Day surcharge that was not clearly disclosed on the prix-fixe menu. We also left a 20% tip, bringing the additional charges to roughly 44%. We typically don't mind paying this amount for a true omakase experience -- but this was neither the quality nor the service level we expected. We understand that Valentine's Day is busy, but the evening felt disorganized and rushed -- more like a cash-grab event than a thoughtfully executed dining experience. We left 3.5 hours after our reservation, disappointed and still unsatisfied. Not the Valentine's Day dinner we were hoping.

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    Doc Ev E.

    Amazing. I rarely award 5 stars outright- Unclear as to the discordance w av 3.5 current rating We were blessed w the service and dining. The dishes were wonderful to share amongst the 6 of us..for a taste of each. The tuna parfait and citrus hamachi stood out the most. The experience of cooking beef on the stone was great. Loved the spider roll. The happy hour selections of skewers was worth coming early for the sampling as well! In a great central location for dessert out afterwards!

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