I took mom here for a nice Mother's Day lunch after a day out at the Tulip Festival in Albany. We tried to keep it light because we were planning on a big dinner with the family later that evening. We originally planned on eating at Sushi Shine but that was a bit of a disaster, so mom recommended Sawa instead, she had been to Sawa before and really liked it, so off we went. The interior of this restaurant and dining area is much more elegant when compared to Sushi Shine. Everything was clean and just had more class overall. Service was very efficient, we were seated promptly and our server, Vinnie, brought us water and fresh tea. We ordered a bowl of Miso Soup ($3.50), Seaweed Salad ($7.75), a Shrimp Tempura Roll ($11.00), and a Godzilla Roll ($16.00). Our soup and seaweed salad were out first (about 5-minutes) and our rolls followed about 10-minutes later. All of the food tasted fresh and had great flavor. I really liked the Godzilla Roll and probably could have eaten two orders if they weren't $16 each; you do get a really nice roll for the money. At the end of our meal, our server brought over a hand-made crochet carnation which was beautiful and unexpected. This was a lovely treat for my mom on Mother's Day and we really appreciate the surprise. If you're visiting in the area, I highly recommend checking out Sawa Sushi, they got a great thing going in Glenmont, and I can't wait to come back next time I'm in the area. read more

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This spot lived up to our expectations having tried other restaurants from the same owner. We started with pork gyoza and some drinks - they have a big beer list which we love and Japanese vodka seltzers that were very refreshing. We then shared a regular roll of yellowfin and the Rock n Roll and Tiger Roll. Everything was delicious, tasted fresh and presented beautifully. The inside of the restaurant was clean, beautiful decor and a nice bar area. The staff were all friendly and collaborating to take care of everyone. It was moderately busy for a Monday night which we love to see as a lot of places take Monday off and it's hard to find a good spot open. read more

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Solid sushi spot! Our go to takeout sushi place so far. Quick, great variety of rolls, and prices are reasonable. The mango roll is a favorite so far and their crab rangoons are great! read more

Sawa Sushi Bistro - Asian Fusion Near Me - Glenmont, New York

The prices are ridiculous for their mediocre food! And shrinkflation has definitely affected this establishment. You are paying for the ambiance, which is very high end and fancy. Actually, I do enjoy the lighting and the jellyfish hanging lights. On the service, it's average. But every time I've been here I havent had much luck with the dishes, even during lunchtime... The vegetables in the bento box mainly consist of one baby corn, two piece of broccoli, and a whole sliced onion. Who wants that much onions?? The steak was so overdone and almost inedible. If you happen to find yourself here, I would recommend ordering the sushi boat and sharing it with another person. But there are definitely better places for food that are way cheaper and bigger portions!! For example Nishiki Sushi in East Greenbush!!! read more

They are definitely participating in shrinkflation. $20 for lunch. I got the shrimp bento box. Instead of the usual six pieces of sushi, it came with four. The soup size is very small. I got four shrimp (tail on which is super annoying), literally one piece of broccoli, 2 small little corn cobs and a plethora of onions. Nobody wants that much onion. Nobody. More veggies is preferable. The shrimp tastes like onions! Disappointing although the fried rice is as tasty as always. Will skip here from now on. Not worth the price! read more

Nice little spot for a good lunch special! This place is cute and bright inside, it's nice and modern. A friend and I stopped in for lunch before doing some shopping in the plaza. We both went for lunch specials and a kani salad. I went for a sushi and sashimi lover lunch special ($16) which came with miso soup and salad. She got the two roll combo ($12). These lunches were a steal and everything was pretty good. Service was good. A very average lunch for a great deal. I didn't find it to be anything over the top or special, but totally a good place to stop by for lunch while shopping in the plaza. read more

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I've ordered takeout several times, but dining in at the restaurant for the first time was a great experience. The place was spotless, and the atmosphere was so enjoyable. The food was fantastic! I highly recommend it. read more

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Sawa is really great! Great food. Great value. Great addition to Glenmont. Service needs a little polishing and improvement. The Lunch specials from 11-3 pm are really great value for price and good portion. Each part of the meal tasted great and left me wanting more. The iced tea is great, too. Unfortunately on 1 visit my soup came out cold, but I think it was an isolated occurrence, since I've been 3 times and have been happy overall. The unsweetened iced tea is so good, probably my favorite around. read more

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The food was honestly better than we expected, not having done a ton of research going in. I was surprised by the tuna specifically as well as the sweet shrimp ($8 for a pair isn't bad). Overall, the prices are a little higher than I would prefer, but everyone was so kind and the service was wonderful. There are lots of pictures of the interior, but if feels like you're in a little neon ocean. read more

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The food was ABSOLUTELY delicious!! The atmosphere was amazing with beautiful lights hanging from the ceiling and our food was served quickly :) overall an amazing experience read more

Sawa Sushi Bistro - Pineapple Fried Rice and Coconut Shrimp Special Roll - Asian Fusion Near Me - Glenmont, New York

Always happy with the food, and usually a Monday or Tuesday I stop in. Much quieter than most nights I stop Bout this time. Ordered a Sapporo And shortly after two hand rolls. Enjoyed m6y wait with my beer, and since si quiet, wondered where my two hand rolls were. About that time another group of three had bellied up ro the bar and nearly were known by thw operators, to thw point they now got a special appetizer ara there seats , and i still had not been attended to by the sushii chefs who had mad made NO rolls while i was waiting. I'll go back to Akira and the food is good and the shirty service is made up far. Cheers hope this customer's made it worth your age. . Zerostars. read more

Sawa Sushi Bistro - Asian Fusion Near Me - Glenmont, New York

The people that work at this restaurant are the grumpiest people I've ever encountered. None of the servers smile. I find it makes for an uncomfortable dining experience. The food is very good I give the food 4 s read more

French Filet Mignon Undercooked Fatty Not a center cut!!!!! Not worth the price read more

Sawa Sushi Bistro - French Filet Mignon - Asian Fusion Near Me - Glenmont, New York

This was our second visit. Arrived for opening at 11 am for the Saturday lunch special. The first customer of the day and we waited for seating while the floor was being mopped. Then seated by the server with a frowning face and zero enthusiasm. The food though was excellent, miso soup, salad, sushi and hibachi chicken lunch. So, I'm left with the decision. Try this place a third time and hope the server is back in college or choose another place that's close by, honestly I'm thinking another place. read more

Yay! A winner in Glenmont! First - lovvvve the decor and atmosphere. Great lighting, colors, comfortable seating, beautiful bar. Friendly, efficient service. Then a great menu - something for everyone! From Thai, Chinese and Japanese dishes to awesome sushi - and a great cocktail menu. Everything we had was delicious and expertly prepared. Presentation on sushi was stunning. So many reasons to come back!! read more

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Finally, Friday lunch! I was happy to find I could once again sit at the sushi bar of a US sushi restaurant- it's been over a year since Masa in Columbus Circle. But it would be unfair to compare Sawa to any but local Capital region restaurants, especially after all the changes in the last 18 months. This brand new restaurant in a strip mall is off to a good start, with relatively muted sea-blue-green décor, with 2 giant flat-screen sports TVs facing the 15-seat bar (more full bar than sushi bar), and additional seating in another dozen or so booths. The 50-wine-bottle wall display, disappointingly, did not highlight any sake, although warm sake was available from a 10L box / dispenser/heater machine. The host/ server was polite and helpful, but most of my interaction was with the chefs. Unfortunately, toro is only available on weekends. So, I ordered a selection of maki and nigiri, to allow the chefs to demonstrate their abilities. After receiving the order, one chef prepared me a quick amuse-bouche of shredded surimi atop asparagus and covered with fired salmon. Not bad, but a little unwieldy for just a single bite, once the server brought me a cloth napkin, fork and disposable hashi. Surprisingly, neither the server nor the chef suggested sake with my relatively large order. I assume the paper napkins were reserved for the "Lunch Special Only" crowd. The miso soup and iceberg salad, standard fare for a lunch special, were unremarkable. For the main, the 10 nigiri and two maki were well presented, except the saba and unagi seemed a bit uneven (photo). The remainder were very good: the hotate and hirame, and tamago, the classic method to evaluate a chef. The two simple makis were part of a lunch special, but well prepared. I was eating at the sushi bar, but I was only able to have a few words with the three chefs, as they were quickly and efficiently plating their preparations, and easily outpacing the servers - at one point seven beautiful plates sat atop the sushi cooler, waiting to be served (photo). For a restaurant that was only 25% full, this surprised me, but they are only in their second month. Sawa is still in the process of ironing out a few small problems, and it appears that will be done very soon. I'll have to return soon. 2021 12 24. S22. read more

Sawa Sushi Bistro - Nigiri: hotate, hirame, tamago, saba, unagi. Maki: unagi / cucumber,  hamachi / scallion.  2021 12 24. S22. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Glenmont, New York

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Everything about this restaurant is fantastic! The food, the service, and ambiance!! They have lots of choices for the non sushi eaters too!

Sometimes the lack of servers works well for patrons. Owners and managers were serving in this lovely little place and they couldn't have been more helpful. The food makes me wish I lived close enough to get here weekly. It was fantastic! read more

So I ended up going back here a few times for take out in the past few months to give it another go and it seems my original review may have been harsh, or they improved their suppliers because since then the sushi I have gotten has seemed very fresh and not smelly. I've also tried some of their thai entrees and while they aren't great, it's comparable to Tomo which is the next closest type of restaurant nearby to me. I did just try their crab rangoons again on x-mas eve, and I don't understand them really, they're more like a pierogi rangoon, not very crispy at all. They need to let the won ton wrappers fry longer or something. read more

The sushi is delicious, I've never had a roll here that I didn't like. I would definitely recommend the spicy crunch scallop, yellowtail scallion, and eel avocado rolls. The lunch combo is fantastic deal. The servers here are always polite and attentive--just don't expect much banter. The atmosphere is what really puts Sawa over the top. The decor, lighting, and music all create a relaxing but interesting ambiance. Sawa consistently provides an unparalleled dining experience, and I can't recommend it enough. read more

Eh. I'd like to give Sawa more stars but can't. The service was good and the atmosphere is really nice but after going twice, my family is underwhelmed. The most notable was that our sushi rolls fell apart when we tried to eat them. Maybe we got them on some off days? read more

We didn't love this place. Food was fine but not great. Staff were not attentive or helpful. With so many similar places they need to try harder place was dark read more

Best Asian restaurant in Glenmont! I'm so happy they are finally open now, the interior design is so awesome and I really like their bar. That staffs are really friendly and the service is excellent. The food tastes really good as well. This will be my new go to spot! read more

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Great food! My family loves coming here. The employees are friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend this place if you like Sushi. The Thai Curry dishes are great to. Personal favorite is the Beef in either red or yellow curry. read more

Sawa Sushi Bistro - Various sushi rolls. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Glenmont, New York

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Great food, great service. Orders are always correct for take out. Love supporting local businesses.

Wonderful evening!!! Great food, great presentation, great staff!!! A most enjoyable birthday celebration read more

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We just went to this place for my mother in law's birthday. She picked the place. Being that we live near New York City and experience with another Japanese restaurant in Albany, I didn't have high hope. But I was pleasantly surprised by the food! The service was great, food was fresh and tasty. Definitely will come back next time we are in Albany! The reason I took one star off was the fact they have white tuna on the menu, which they should remove. See below https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escolar read more

Ordered takeout -- sushi rolls, general tso chicken and dumplings -- all were superb! I'm very picky about my sushi, and I was thrilled to find such freshness and nice presentation. Highly recommend. read more

Food is always great. Owners are wonderful. I love going to Sawa Sushi whenever I get a chance.

I don't think they are prepared for how popular they are going to be and with good reason. While the wait time for our food was long it was worth it. And the staff was very apologetic for the wait and more than compensated us for our patience. The atmosphere is lovely and decoration is gorgeous. read more

Best food ever! Very authentic flavors. The decorations are beautiful. The servers are so nice.

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, food was delicious. Highly recommend to someone looking for a bite to eat!

I live very close. Not sure about raw sushi here but I had a spider roll and house fried rice. The crab was crunchy but the general mouth feel of the roll was very soft and mushy. The rice was serviceable. Delivery was fast ( they could have walked it here. ). read more

Great spot - the sushi is delicious! I've tried several of the specialty rolls and have really enjoyed every one I've tried. The staff is friendly and attentive. Will definitely return...soon! read more

Great restaurant with authentic sushi. Friendly and attentive staff work hard to make your meal enjoyable. This place is a gem. Modern new decor. read more

Me and my family went here for my birthday in June. They took our picture, and put it on the wall! The manager ALWAYS serves alongside her waitresses and stops to talk to everyone she serves. This is our absolute favorite restaurant ever. The food is always so delicious and the service is aswell. I highly recommend going here. read more

Terrible service doesn't make up for mediocre food. The waitstaff is seriously unsuferable. Most places appreciate their customers, I've never gotten that vibe here. This review is based on nearly 10 meals and is not in haste. I will drive an extra 5 miles to Tomo where the food is amazing and fresh, and the staff is friendly and grateful. Shogun and Akira are also excellent with quality food matching quality service. read more

First time trying this brand new spot. Picked up our order of chicken with broccoli, Thai fried rice, a spicy tuna and fantastic roll. Interior looks great - will definitely dine in next chance we get. Staff was kind and courteous and the wait time was not bad at all to pick up. Chicken with broccoli was on point and the Thai fried rice was delicious with the curry notes. The sushi was 10/10 outstanding with a killer spicy tuna roll and great lobster and shrimp tempura combination with the special sauce on the fantastic role. Would recommend to anyone in the area to give this new joint a shot. read more

Upscale interior and bar area complements a fresh take on this over saturated style of food locally. The Mongolian entrees are terrific. We have been there four times and have never been disappointed. read more

This was honestly our worst restaurant experience in years. We understand providing leeway during the pandemic, but this was grossly incompetent restaurant management. 1 - There were 3-4 servers for roughly 18-20 tables. This should have been completely manageable. In a span on 5 minutes we had 3 different servers ask us if we put in our drink order yet. One even deferred to us and the table next to us as to who was seated first and who should be served first. 2 - We received one appetizer 40 minutes after seating and another 60 minutes after seating. The rock shrimp was brought to us cold. We received our sushi over 75 minutes after seating, and observed it sitting on the counter for at least a half an hour before it was given to us. 2a - Eighty minutes after being seated, we were presented our final appetizer. We rejected it as we had already been served our entrees. We then watched the server give said appetizer to another table near us as an apology for waiting so long for service and food. 3 - We ordered drinks that never arrived and watched servers repeatedly provide customers with the wrong beverages. 4 - Servers did not know what was on the menu. We had to point to what we wanted and explain what it was. They were bringing plates to different tables and asking if the table ordered it because they didn't know the menu nor who ordered what. 5 - It was FREEZING. Everybody at tables surrounding us were wearing full winter jackets and noted how cold it was to us. All the tables around us experienced the same issues we experienced. I can't even tell you if the food was good or not because of how terrible the service was. The manager should be immediately fired and someone who replaces them needs to be competent enough to train servers on what tables they are assigned to, what's on the menu, what etiquette is, and how to operate a restaurant appropriately. We recommend instead going to Akira, which is right around the corner. We are going to come back in 6 months to try this place again, when they hopefully get their act together. read more