excellent sushi staff very attentive very clean My husband are in town to watch tennis. We are in La Quinta craving sushi. Found Sawa Sushi. very fresh and great recipes for yummy rolls. read more

Place was clean, menu prices updated. Spicy tuna was way spicier than most places, but still tasty. Tempura mix was good but the shrimp was pretty low quality. Miso soup was yummy but very small for $3. read more

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We have a regular spot we go to, but came here to switch it up. I was not disappointed and even tried some new apps. Service was great. The hostess/server was attentive. Very chill. Even though it's a franchise, it has a local vibe to it. Price is about in line with our typical spot. I think it was about 80 for 2 people and that includes the tip. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Hands down I think the best sushi I have had in the Coachella Valley! To be more specific characteristics of the food, such as aroma, visual appeal, texture, color were 10/10. This place is a small whole in the wall, with only booths and two stand alone tables, I suggest calling ahead of time to plan for a big party. The service was a little different , not greeted or acknowledged until we sat down. The lady just gets straight to business asking what we want, & service was the same throughout the visit. No checking in on us either. I think it's a cultural difference not so much being rude, just a heads up! read more

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The food is quite good, but there is a BUT.... The waitress comes dragging her shoes across the floor to greet us which actually was quite funny! After we finished dining, the Waitress approached us with the Bill in hand and I had not even finished my Ginger! Anyhow, to make a long story short....I asked her to please wipe the table,since eating Sushi can be quite messy at times.....then she took my soiled paper Napkin and wiped our table to no satisfaction of course! I was truly disgusted, I did not expect such audacity! Anyway, coming through the filthy front DOOR SHOULD HAVE GIVING YOU SOME WARNING WHAT TO EXPECT from the Waitstaff! We will never be back, which is quite sad since we have always enjoyed their food! Please clean up your entry and give your customers a WONDERFUL WELCOME! read more

Food is consistently good. Sushi is cut large so you get a good value for the price. Server was attentive and pleasant. From the outside it doesn't even look like it's open, but, inside is clean and nice. Will be back! read more

Saw this place as we were driving and decided to stop. Glad we did! Everything was very fresh and very yummy! We will definitely be back. Only giving it 4 stars though, the surly young lady was a turn off. Never smiled, looked like she was mad to even be there. read more

We should of know when we walked in that it wasn't gonna be great. Definitely a pass. There's certainly other better sushi spots around the valley. Our server awkward and, perhaps new, I don't know. But it was so uncomfortable to order. Such a weird experience. We got several rolls to share and they looked gorgeous and delicious!! But 2 or the 4 were fishy, which is not what you want when you order fish. The spicy tuna was really mushy and the chicken teriyaki that we ordered definitely wasn't a teriyaki sauce. Bizarre. Also, the inside of the restaurant felt like a diner or just generally run down. Try Misaki or Sam's near by, or Dragon Sushi in Palm Desert. read more

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Small place with excellent fresh sushi. The sushi is delicious better than many in the valley.

I've passed by this sushi spot 1000 times and so glad we finally tried it. The picante roll was to die for! We came back the next day because it was that good. The inside is very spacious and the servers were very attentive. Definitely recommend as a great sushi spot! read more

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We went back a few days later with my son and all three of us were very happy. We loved the yellow tail collar and everything else. Many times we go back to places and it's not as good as the first time but not here! So far this is our favorite sushi in the desert. read more

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Came here with Japanese foreign exchange students as they wanted to try sushi in California. They left very happy with the quality of the Sashimi and rolls. Miso soup and salad looked amazing and they loved it. They felt at home. Service was good. Ambiance was great for a sushi spot. Definitely recommend this place. One of the best in valley. Check it out read more

The food was very good. The Mexican roll was the best of what we ordered. 10/10 roll, no doubt. Fair prices, good service, no complaints here! read more

The sushi we order from this place is absolutely delicious, and it's put together well & not falling apart which is a big plus! I don't love the service, not very customer friendly but the food makes up for it. read more

We were in Indian Wells for a dance competition and looking for some takeout Japanese food. Found this place on Yelp. Had pretty good reviews. Decided to give it a try. The facility itself is very underwhelming. Located in a strip mall. Relatively small restaurant space. Also when we went in, it was relatively empty. Could just be the time of year being middle of June. But we went during dinner time. Fortunately, the food was excellent. Sushi was very fresh. Rolls were tasty. We had the Rainbow roll, Tokyo roll, Yellowtail lover roll. Also ordered some tuna and yellowtail sushi. Everything was great. We enjoyed it so much. We came back again later in the week. As I mentioned, the ambience is not too great, but for us, we just wanted takeout and it was perfect. read more

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This was a great experience. High quality sushi, and a fair price. Staff were kind and paid attention to refills and extra plates!

My husband Darryl and I (plus my adorable grandbabies! ) went on a little adventure and tried sushi/sashimi for the first time! We called ahead to make sure they could accommodate us, and they happily said yes! When we arrived, they had our tables set up together with a high chair ready in just 5 minutes--such amazing service! The food was absolutely delicious, and let me tell you... there wasn't a single bite left! We ordered the boat for the five of us, and we all enjoyed every piece! Everything was so fresh, and the service was top-tier! Plus, the pricing was super affordable! Of course, we had to end the meal on a sweet note! We got (2) fried ice creams and green tea mochi--so yummy! Along with (2) sakes, (2) chicken teriyaki plates, (5) rolls, and the legendary BOAT... it was worth every single penny and bite!!! Ambiance was AMAZING!!! Highly, HIGHLY recommend this spot!!! read more

Kind of out of they way location, small indoor seating area. YELP Short answer: Sure, it is okay for a quick sushi or noodle meal, just not very fancy buildout but super fast efficient service. Location: in a sea of cement in a forest of large big box and retail stores. Very small which is fine. Buildout: on a dime, but works. Menu: Pretty extensive, lots of choices not sure how they knock it out when busy. Food Prep: Nicely done. Food Quality: Pretty good, I just had one roll, it was pretty good but not tight, loose and a little hard to eat. Waitstaff: Getting down to business, these people work hard, great service. Value: Yes ok value and glad I visited but for inexpensive and other options are nearby. They seem to have a lot of regulars which is great. read more

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This sushi spot has undoubtedly secured its place as my favorite in the desert. Tastes amazing and is fairly priced. Not very crowded, allowing me have a more enjoyable experience. Plum wine, edamame, miso soup, and sushi. Each visit reaffirms why this spot holds a special spot in my culinary heart. read more

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This little sushi spot was definitely a wonderful surprise. We came from LA on vacation and tried it and the food was excellent and the service was quick and polite. We didn't have to wait at all and the ambiance in the restaurant was quiet and clean. I would definitely recommend and I would come back. They even made me a roll that wasn't on the menu that I was really craving and it came out better than the 911 roll I eat at my home spot. Thank you for taking special care of us tonight! read more

Absolutely love this place! It's my go-to sushi spot -- cute, intimate, and always super fast with service. My favorites are the shrimp tempura appetizer (perfectly crispy every time), the Mexican roll, the dragon roll, and the lobster roll -- all bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. Whether I'm dining in or grabbing takeout, they never disappoint. Highly recommend if you're looking for quality sushi in a cozy setting! read more

Small sushi restaurant with great sushi! I got the sushi combo- comes with a green salad with ginger dressing and miso soup. I'm from Hawaii and have been eating sushi and sashimi for 50 years and know good sushi- fresh fish, and a nice sized amount of fish with just the right amount of rice. Combine that with pleasant and quick service, and Sawa Sushi is a clear winner!! Highly recommend. read more

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Small sushi restaurant in the desert. The waitress was nice, not too talkative, but helpful. The fish quality is really good in comparison to other fish I've had in the desert. The boat is large enough to feed 3 people comfortably. We also ordered a cucumber roll and another sushi roll. Everything is good and filling. read more

Food was great! Will order again for take out. The sushi was delicious and the specialty rolls were good too!

Great food, great prices, and food comes quick! We have come many times and every time we get great service and the food arrives super fast! Tonight we arrived on a Monday afternoon around 7pm and we were the only ones in there so the whole staff worked very hard to make us feel comfortable and no more than 5 minutes after we ordered, the sushi started arriving. The sushi was made by craft sushi makers and you can tell and taste it was done with love. My two 27 month old boys made a huge mess, they were throwing their edamame and chopsticks, we cleaned up the majority of it but I know we were an extra kinda table. Thank you Sawa Sushi, we will be back! read more

Definitely don't go if you gave food allergies. They won't take precautions. We asked.

My wife and I ate here as a date night. The ambiance was okay, they kept the place with the ac off as it was pretty warm in there. I have a sushi roll and teriyaki chicken. My wife had yakisoba noodles. The roll and chicken were pretty good. The yaki could have been better. It tasted like chowmein and not a true yakisoba. The roll was $14 for 7 pieces which is kind of expensive for what it was. Service was good overall. I'd recommend you try it for yourself if you're on the fence :) read more

..stumbled upon this place when my friend was getting a manicure next-door. They had a handwritten sign on the door that said "best sushi in town" which I thought was bold....But I must say it was very good. It's as good as any sushi I've had in the valley in the last 10 years. The yellowtail and salmon were very fresh and the scallops were plump and flavorful. I highly recommend you try this small Sushi Spot. read more

My SIL highly recommends Sawa Sushi so, we thought we would try it. One. Why eat in a place that can't even spell "cuisine" correctly on the door. Japanese CUSINE! Seriously. We were the only customers there. I see why. With trepidations, we set a game plan: order some sake nigori and some calamari appetizer. If it's good, we'll order some rolls but if it's not good, we'll leave. Well, long story short, we left. The calamari was not fresh, very rubbery, heavily (HEAVILY) breaded (not tempura style) and cooked to a hard crisp. They were huge, the size of Bermuda onion rings , and absolutely without flavor. Served with a sticky, clotted. soy sauce concoction. Could not leave fast enough! read more

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I come here all the time. Though the ambiance isn't stellar, the service is consistent, sushi very good and you'll notice it's used filled with regulars that refer to the staff by name. Always a good sign when locals keep coming back! read more

Got the tempura combo along with the La Quinta roll. I got filled up pretty good with it. The staff here are very nice. Easy to flag. Food came in fast. Small place, no more than 12 tables. read more

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This is by far the best priced and best quality for the price sushi in town. It's obviously family owned and they are simply the best. It's a hole in the wall type vibe and the food is always amazing whether you dine in or take out. They never get your order wrong and I have been coming once a week since I moved to the desert over 8 years ago. Highly recommended read more

Best sushi and Japanese food in the area!everything was delicious. From the sushi to the tempura and chicken teriyaki! read more

Very good and fresh sushi. The LaQuinta roll and Hamachi collar were outstanding. Reasonable prices and fast service. Will definitely be back. read more

Sushi rolls were delicious! We were in and out because the service was so efficient. We're only sad that we just found this spot, but we can't wait to come back! read more

EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING! The only thing worse than the food was the service! Party of 6 for my daughter's 11th birthday. Place was grimy and hot inside. Tables not wiped clean and chips in the plates and ramekins we were given. Staff stared at us with vacant expressions the whole time. Sushi was probably the worst we have ever had and menu we were given did not really seem to match the one on their website. Lukewarm sushi rolls that were supposed to be cold and hot food that seemed to be microwaved as it had a rubbery texture. Everything was over salted and soup even seemed like it was just reheated. I let the young girl know it was my daughter's birthday and she nodded and walked away- nothing more said. I have never been to a sushi restaurant that didn't give at least a little fanfare and fun for someone's birthday - didn't want a free dessert, just a little fun shout out- but absolutely nothing- not even a smile from any of the 5 employees gathered behind the counter. Will never return and so disappointed that we wasted a special day on this crappy place. read more

It was so great. The people were so great and the food was delicious. Smaller restaurant and we actually liked the intimacy. Great spot!

we have been here several times and I eat sushi often, this is one of my all time favorites! fast service but amazingly fresh and unique rolls! The outside of the restaurant looks like you wouldn't want to go in and the ambiance isn't great but it is clean. The food is what matters and I would choose this place over and over! read more

Best Sushi in town. We been going there for years. Super fresh and consistent. This is where locals go. read more

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Biggest pet peeve? Paying for sauce. Luckily for Sawa, $1 sauce is the only downside to their business model. My family and I hosted a board game night for Mother's Day and takeout from Sawa Sushi was the perfect addition to the evening. We started the night with a number of sharable items, including tempura veggies, gyoza, and edamame. The tempura came out piping hot, yet perfectly crispy. As for sushi, we ordered a little bit of everything: California Rolls, Rainbow Rolls, Baked Salmon, Albacore, etc. My personal favorite was the Baked Salmon paired with their sweet ponzu sauce! The pricing was affordable and the food is incredibly tasty! Sawa Sushi will for-sure be our go-to sushi spot in the desert moving forward. read more