My family and I have been coming here for a while now and it's fine. The tables are really close together and you can hear everything everyone else says, which I don't really like. The food's usually okay. My brother seems to enjoy it a lot. He always gets the shrimp tempura. I got the chicken teriyaki today and I didn't like it at all. The chicken was dry and too burnt in some places. It just wasn't satisfying. My brother let me taste his ice cream and that was probably the highlight of my meal today. I'd suggest getting something other than the chicken teriyaki in my opinion. read more

Sazan Restaurant - Chicken teriyaki. Good presentation, but I didn't like it. - Japanese Near Me - Ardsley, New York

Definitely one of the best spots for sushi in Westchester if you are looking for simple dishes made with high quality fish. My personal favorite. Not for those looking for Asian fusion. Plain and simple ambience. Go for the fish. read more

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Not many good Japanese restaurant left in Westchester. My favorite was s Tsuru but that when to a Chinese owner and it when south fast. The same with Ichi Rikki. Once we did not see the old Japanese couple, we ditched this place too. We live near by Sazan and never tried it. When we first approached we were apprehensive but then we saw Japanese customer entering the restaurant it was a good sign. We are sushi eater so we never eat stuff like "chicken terriyaki" which is for westerners. So thumbs up for sushi. read more

Still amazing and awesome. Best food and very personal service. I'd eat there every day if I could. The staff is so accommodating and lovely and the fish is always fresh. I'm tempted to never share how wonderful it is-but that would be unfair. read more

Stumbled onto this place going upstate. Sushi bar, omakase and was very surprised at not only the quality of the food, but the selection. Way off the charts for a small place not doing fancy ass billon dollar per person must apply to the chef to get a seat. Was not cheap, but given the skill of the chef, the overall quality of the fish and the fact that every piece of sashimi and sushi was on point, I consider it good value. Lovely shrimp head tempura as well between courses. Highlights were two different types of mackerel, melting o-toro and Hokkaido uni with extremely crisp nori. I appreciated that the chef changed up the nori for a final maki to end the meal. Real attention to detail. I can easily say that I have never had such good sushi in the States outside of NY and LA than this little place tucked into a nondescript strip mall. read more

I really can't believe this place is still open. The food is good and pretty much the only thing earning this restaurant a second star, but also rudely overpriced. The service here isn't too wonderful. Totally rude, sexist, wait staff who pretty much ignore you or make glaring eye contact. If you want good sushi or traditional Japanese cuisine go to Sushi Mike's over in Dobbs Ferry. This place is ridiculously arrogant and straight up rude for no reason. read more

Quiet, cozy and very relaxing, not so casual though.Maybe not many people because of big storm and snow yesterday. Food is very good too. Authentic and some niche dishes I rarely see here in USA but in Japan. Sushi is good too. Waiter and waitress are both Japanese and looks like chefs are all Japanese. 落ち着いた雰囲気でとても美味しいです。なますとか、なかなかこちらで食べられないメニューもあります。 read more

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As promised, we returned to Sazan, again with our grand daughter. We were warmly greeted, and the owner/manager was quite attentive, the entire time of our visit. Staff is wonderful, and the food is really delicious and inventive. So glad we came back, after our first negative visit. read more

I agree with aaron z. that Sazan is a pretty good restaurant, though I think it is a little better than middling for a review. I like the understated decor, kinda zen in a small room with few decorations. The service is good, though they tend to bring dishes out in surprising order. An entree can arrive with the appetizer for one in a party and the sushi at the end of the meal for another. That's my one gripe. The food can be really special, though. And, seasonal specials (fried oysters, vegetable tempuras) are always so incredibly fresh that it is revealing. The sushi is outstanding, with the kind of extended sushi menu that you expect in the best Japanese restaurants. The gracious staff is not always completely clear about communicating the intricacies of the menu, but if you are comfortable looking beyond the California Roll (which, by the way, is great), you can find giant clams, abalone, and varieties of tuna that I don't completely understand. Also, they have an interesting variety of sake, with distinctions that are also beyond me, but were amazing to a more knowledgeable friend. Fortunately, they also have a well matched wine selection, including by the glass, and Japanese beers. Nice place for a special dinner, quiet and satisfying. Not really a place for kids; it's too small a dining room to cover the inevitable noise. For a real treat sit at the sushi bar and ask to be given an authentic variety of samples that would satisfy a Japanese expert. The sushi chefs love the challenge and you will be floored. Warning, those little rolls add up! read more

I would recommend this sushi restaurant to anyone looking for a solid meal. Little pricey, about 10% more then expected for everything but very good and worth it to ensure a good meal. When your eating raw fish, usually not a good idea to skimp. Upon walking in the place was small but nice and moderately filled and glancing at the crowd we had high expectations. Hot towel to start was nice and we were promptly brought menus and shown specials. The sushi menu didn't have most the of the typical Americanized sushi dishes so I don't know if they don't offer them or their just not on the menu. In either case we didn't ask and ordered sushi for two. The pieces were fresh, especially the salmon which was delicious. They had a huge list of appetizers as well as sushi. We had the miso eggplant and shrimp dumplings, both solid. Miso soup was also very good. The sushi chef came over to point out what each piece was and ask if we enjoyed our meal, nice touch. He was very appreciative of the tip we gave directly to the sushi chefs as well. Solid and I will be back. read more

Awesome authentic Japanese restaurant in the Westchester county area. I love this place because the food feels and tastes super authentic - oh and the owners are actually Japanese. My favorite is to come grab a bento box for lunch. Yes you might've heard, the prices here are a bit high, BUT for lunch they're actually very competitive! So if you're tight on cash but still want to indulge in some Japanese cuisine, stop by here for lunch and grab a bento. Seriously one of the closest experiences to Japan I can find here in semi-upstate New York. read more

Horrible service.. The owner and staffs are absolutely rude. Food itself is decent but they would ruin your time spent there. read more

I have to say...the sushi was ok. The service was impeccable. My waitress was an absolute sweetheart. I have read other reviews that state the hot food is better than the sushi...which I will definitely try the next time around. (I am talking about you, Nabe Yaki Udon!) My evening was very pleasant and I cannot wait to return. read more

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The best Japanese food in the area, hands down. I've been going here with my parents for something like 20 years, and it never gets less good. The dishes range from beginner (spicy tuna roll) to authentic (egg custard with seafood). I always get the bara chirashi and haven't found one comparable. Plenty of parking and convenient location. read more

Food is very good at this area however the workers are not nice at all. I always felt so uncomfortable to talk to them. If they serve the people better then this restaurant is perfect. read more

This Sushi place is incredible! The fish is top quality! Very traditional. If you like the simplicity and taste of traditional high quality sushi this is the best place in Westchester. I encourage you to explore the per piece menu as this is when you can really experiment and really enjoy the breadth and quality of some of the fishes that appear behind the bar The lunch box during the week is a great deal at like 11 or 12 bucks and is well worth the money but it won't blow your mind. It's more of a bang for your buck proposition. If you love sushi as much as I do then I encourage you to test the depths of the per piece menu and explore all the quality and variety Sazan has to offer. This place rivals some of the best joints in NYC in my opinion and that probably logically makes it some of the best stuff in the world. Love this place it's a must try if you want good Traditional Sushi in Westchester! read more

Food is okay! Nothing spectacular. However, the service is HORRIBLE. After we paid, they asked us to leave where they still have 5-6 empty tables. I would not recommend this place. read more

Often frequented by Japanese, Sazan's offerings and service reflect an attention to detail that have made this place a local favorite for years. read more

Horrible service. Food is good. But the service is horrible. The service guy kept saying to leave immediately after we finished eating even though there were empty tables. They can't split the check if you don't eat more than 50 dollars per person. I understand their system, but what I couldn't understand was the service man was totally looking down on me. I DO NOT recommend this restaurant. read more

The best authentic Edo style Sushi & Japanese food in Westchester. A little pricey, but well worth the expense for the authentic experience. Sato-San is a master and always has a smile. read more

Atmosphere is bland. No charm. Did not order sushi so cannot comment on that, but the entrees are way over priced for the quality of food. The Nabeyaki Udon was pretty good, but the chicken inside was all lumped up and kind of dry. The pork entree was tasty, but not very tender. I would have expected tender meat for the price tag. The salmon wasn't bad, but not particularly flavorful either. The rice was kind of dry, too. The miso soup was so tiny with ultra tiny tofu pieces which again seemed weird for a place that charges so much! I am not big on big portions or anything, but it just seemed extra tiny. And somehow the ice cream was huge?!? The one entree came on an old plate with a old crack on it. If the restaurant was busy, I would understand. However, there was only one more table. That old plate should have been the last one to be out. Both entrees came with a side of vegetables which probably was the best tasting thing out of everything. The only thing is that it was mostly bean sprouts. I like bean sprouts and don't have anything against them except that bean sprouts are one of the most cheapest vegetables. So I do not understand how the prices can end up being so high. It seems like the place is trying to be upscale, but fails to be so. And apparently children are not really welcome here. No high chairs. They didn't even bring the children little plates, forks or spoons. We went early on a slow Sunday so I don't know why they could not be more accommodating. Serve staff was nice. read more

Sazan is the pinochle of deliciousness. Everything we've ordered we've loved. We highly recommend the Gyu Ponzu, and the shaved Daikon with mushrooms. It was sublime. Even my 11 year old daughter enjoys it! The tofu made at the table is exquisite. If you've ever been to Japan, you'll know that this is the real deal, not a Korean or Chinese version of it. read more

Many small dishes to choose from. Good place for people used to Traditional beer and snacks. The sushi is very good. Prices are reasonable. The lunch deal is a real bargain. read more

I've always thought this place had pretty good food. They have fresh sushi, a huge appetizer menu (literally 75 things) and nicely plated and prepared entrees. The decor is nothing special, but it's a good reliable meal. They have a back private room and a sushi bar to sit at as well. read more

Nice owners and service. We have eaten sushi and hot entrees there many times and we think they do the hot foods better. But since Fujnoya opened on Central Ave, we have not gone as much but that is purely a distance decision. They do have specials and more noodle dishes than other comparable Japanese restaurants. read more

This place is the best place for sushi ever. My whole family is from Japan, but we like this place better than places in Japan - it's that good. It really makes a difference to sit at the counter because that's what eating traditional, real Japanese sushi should be like! You get to talk to Sato-san and the service staff are so nice. It's just a nice quiet place to enjoy sushi and real japanese tastes. read more

Horrible, horrible service. Food may be decent but the service ruins the experience. Not sure if he is the owner, but the guy who was serving us rushed us, got visibly impatient when we were trying to figure out the menu and the options (wouldn't explain the options), and then just left us while we were in the middle of ordering to go to the kitchen and came back asking "ok, are you ready?" (and to be clear, we were looking at the menu for literally like 20 seconds trying to figure out where the rolls he was talking about were listed- because he won't explain what roll options there were). We have never seen such service. He was not very courteous to other customers either and had a very brusque manner. Not going back as the experience was very unpleasant. read more

Sazan is the real deal. Growing up I thought I knew what sushi was. Then Sazan opened and after my first meal there almost fifteen years ago I realized I didn't know a thing. Top quality fish with perfect execution. The staff has remained relatively unchanged all these years. Sato-San and the rest of the staff are great people. There are lots of average sushi spots and very few great ones. Sazan is the best sushi in Westchester! read more

I'm an American who stayed in Tokyo 3 months in 2012. This place was like a nice casual restaurant there. excellent.

I went there on a weekday lunch. The restaurant was practically empty and I think there were two or three more small parties who came during the entire lunch time... Lunch special was a bargain, but sashimi was OK and everything was just OK. The amount they served was a lot and I definitely did NOT go home hungry, but I was not that happy about the quality of food. There was Negimaki which was kind of too big. I have to say that the food lacked intricate Japanese touch. I guess this place exist because it is Westchester, but it won't survive if it were in NYC, I suppose. read more

This is the real deal when it comes to Japanese food. It is amazing good, outstanding service. The only reason why I won't give it 5 stars is because the portions are a little on the small side for the price. I will definitely come back!! read more

Sazan is a decent Japanese restaurant in Ardsley. It's not as good as Nishi, but can accommodate a larger crowd.

Friendly service. Simple decor. Quiet, good for having a conversation. The green tea ice cream was good. Overall it is what I expected from a regular Japanese restaurant. A 3 to 3.5 star for restaurants in the same price range. read more

It might not be the prettiest restaurant or the most friendly service but it is the best and most authentic Japanese restaurant in the area. No one should compare this to Sushi Mike's because if you do you have no clue about Japanese food. read more

This is a traditional Japanese restaurant, nothing fancy or chic about it but it's good authentic Japanese food. Sazan is popular for the vast variety of appetizers but I actually go for the sushi. Their bara chirashi is the best chirashi I have had and it has yet to fail. read more

One of the Best japanese food places in westchester....definitely in the area. Quaint and amazingly fresh fish

Waited too long to be seated. The waitress didn't bring a sushi menu. The rice around the role tasted old. Really small portions. Probably the worst sushi restaurant I've been to. read more

I really like this place. My husband and I have gone to this restaurant for almost 10 years; there was a period a few years ago when I felt like it was uneven, but lately they are back to their authentic best. I think the comment about the cracked plate is from that time. They have the longest list of appetizers that are what I believe are completely authentic and delicious. I also appreciate the un-fussiness of the food--and no yucky mayonaise sauces or Americanized sushi rolls. This is the real thing and the fish is really fresh. I love the Hijiki, not unique but a large, very tasty portion. Age Tofu is also very good here. Also the UNIQUE Chirashi Bara Deluxe is a wonderful idea that I have not seen anywhere else. Chirashi is usually sliced sashimi on top of rice. But this is the most wonderful assortment of sashimi, diced, mixed, and placed on a bed of slightly sweetened rice. I know it sounds odd but it is DELICIOUS and the flavors mix beautifully. This would be a nice thing to order if you have not been able to eat the more adventurous sushi flavors like sea urchin, and want to try them, since they lend the most subtle tastes to the mix. This is very understated in decor, simple and clean. You can dress up or wear jeans but it is a pleasant place to eat. I think the person who said it was overpriced did not know how to recognize authentic Japanese food. It is subtle and you can really taste the ingrediants without the overlays of tons of salt and complexity that westerners often demand. SErvice is a bit intermittant, but I have never minded. Take some time to eat here and you will like it. read more

I had a wonderful dinner at Sazan a few days ago. The food was ready and served quickly, the service was friendly. Just a lovely experience!

Great food! Get sushi or an entree and always good. Love the atmosphere and the people were great. Don't all speak English but that's if they were able to get my order and food swiftly. Loved having the experience there. Will be back read more