If you're looking for a cozy, reliable sushi spot with consistently fresh flavors, **Sushi Kawa** is one of those places that quietly earns a spot on your regular rotation. Tucked into Winter Park, this spot has a more **intimate, laid-back vibe** compared to the bigger, busier sushi restaurants in the Orlando area -- and honestly, that's part of its charm. It's not overly flashy, but it feels comfortable, welcoming, and perfect for when you just want good sushi without the chaos. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels relaxed. It's a great place for a casual dinner, a low-key date night, or even a solo meal when you're craving something fresh and satisfying. Now let's get into the food -- because that's what keeps people coming back. The **sushi here is consistently fresh and well-prepared**. The fish tastes clean, the rice is seasoned just right, and everything is presented simply but nicely. It's one of those places where you can tell they focus on doing the basics really well. Their **roll selection** offers a nice balance of classic options and specialty rolls, so whether you're a traditional sushi lover or someone who likes a little creativity, there's something for you. Nothing feels overcomplicated -- just solid, flavorful rolls that hit the spot every time. If you're starting off, the **miso soup** is warm and comforting -- simple but exactly what you want. And if you're exploring beyond sushi, they also have a variety of **Japanese entrées and appetizers** that round out the menu nicely. Service is another highlight. The staff are **friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming**, making the whole experience feel easy and enjoyable. You never feel rushed, which adds to that relaxed dining experience. Portions are fair, prices are reasonable, and overall it's a great value for the quality you're getting. **Final thoughts:** Fresh, clean, and consistently good sushi Cozy, relaxed atmosphere Friendly and attentive service Great balance of classic and specialty rolls Perfect for a chill, no-fuss sushi night Sushi Kawa may not be the flashiest spot in town, but it delivers where it matters most -- quality, consistency, and a comfortable experience. Definitely a hidden gem in Winter Park that's worth coming back to. read more

Sushi Kawa - Sushi Bars Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Sushi Kawa - Winter Park Sushi Kawa is a small sushi spot tucked next to Crunch Fitness in Winter Park. The space itself is simple and cozy, with minimal décor and soft lights that create a quiet, relaxed environment. It feels like a very local neighborhood sushi place. From what I could see, there were only two chefs and one server running the place, but the staff was friendly and attentive. We started with miso soup, which unfortunately came out barely lukewarm -- a little disappointing since a hot bowl of miso is usually such a comforting start. The seaweed salad was your typical version you'd expect at most sushi spots. I was a bit sad to see they didn't offer cucumber salad, which is usually one of my favorites to pair with sushi. One appetizer that really stood out was the Tuna Crackers. This dish includes spicy tuna served on crispy fried shrimp chips topped with avocado slices, eel sauce, garlic sauce, masago, and scallions. It was surprisingly delicious with a great crunch and a nice mix of textures and flavors. The Hamachi carpaccio was decent, though it lacked the brightness and flavor I usually expect from this dish. Not bad, just not something I'd rush to order again. The Tuna Tataki, on the other hand, was excellent. The tuna was paired with ponzu sauce, sesame oil, scallions, and masago. Simple but very flavorful -- definitely one of the highlights of the meal. For sushi rolls, we tried the Dark Side of the Rainbow. It had a bit more kick than expected, almost like a surprise heat factor. Unfortunately, the fish didn't taste as fresh as I would've liked, and there was a bit too much sauce on top for my preference. The baked mussels were different from the typical version you see at many sushi restaurants. Instead of a creamy topping baked directly on the shell, they actually chopped and sautéed imitation crab and then placed it back on the shell. Interesting concept, but not quite what I was anticipating. As someone who almost always orders eel at sushi restaurants, I was looking forward to it here, but the eel sauce leaned a little too sweet for my taste. Overall, Sushi Kawa offers decent pricing for basic sushi quality. While the fish may not be the freshest of the fresh, it's still a solid neighborhood spot that's worth trying if you're in the area and looking for something casual and convenient. read more

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Our go to sushi place by the house. First tried it after receiving coupons in the mail, and now we still keep coming back even without coupons. Price is reasonable for quality fish. I always get a Chirashi-Don (which never looks the same but always so pretty and delicious!). Husby usually gets the sushi combo-- he got the sashimi combo once and learned that he doesn't really like escolar. So today husby kindly informed our server upon ordering that he doesn't like escolar but knows the menu says "chef's choice" so only if it was possible to use another kind of fish but that-- and they did! Miso soup is alright. Ginger salad is alright. Love their thai tea (which also doesn't have a consistent taste when we visit, but still so yummy). Staff are always SO nice, friendly, and anticipates our needs. Place is clean and spacious-- not crammed with a bunch of tables/chairs and stayed fairly busy on a Thursday evening. Highly recommend! read more

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I've never been, but I'm craving sushi and do t feel like leaving the house this evening. Ordered delivery on Uber eats. The prices online were similar to the prices on the dine in menu (with only about a .50-$1 up charge per item). Not bad! I was excited to receive my Ginger salad, Miso soup and Mango roll. The pictures online made it look delicious! The salad was basic, but the dressing was chunky and flavorful. The miso soup was standard to what you get at most Japanese restaurants. The mango roll was the star of the meal! It was delicious! Crispy tempura shrimp in a roll topped with fresh and delicious mango! I'll have to go to the location some day and try more of the menu! read more

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Winter Park-A tiny little sushi cafe hidden away in a strip mall. Food was really good, but service was slow for only 2 tables with people. We were there just after 12:30 for lunch. Started out with the tempura shrimp appetizer. The ponzu/dipping sauce didn't have much flavor. The tempura batter was very thin, just like I like it! It needed some salt, but was crispy. Veggies were a good combo of onion, bell pepper, sweet potato, and broccoli. We had the Moonshine Roll & the Godzilla Roll. The kiwi on the Moonshine Roll was a great touch. The Godzilla Roll was a little crunchy from a small amount of tempura batter that it had been dipped in and (possibly?) fried. It didn't mention that on the menu, so I was pleasantly surprised by the "outside crunch" of the pieces. I would have liked a little bit more flavor from the wasabi sauce & the garlic sauce. Both were a little bland. I feel like that roll needed a little bit of punch to it. It was supposed to have Stiracha on it, but I am not able to eat Sriracha. Other than that, both rolls were pretty legit, filling wise. Last but not least was the fried bananas and ice cream dessert. The tempura coating on the banana lacked flavor. We had to ask for extra chocolate sauce too. Overall, it was just OK. We'd definitely return to try some other items on the menu. read more

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1st visit and really great! Had the Hamachi Carpaccio as an app and we both had the 2 roll lunch special with salad. Excellent service, well timed and efficient and competitive priced. Impressive menu. Will definitely return. read more

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Great place. Small, clean, good music and volume. Service was great, quick water refills and brought our food out fast. Great deal and portion size for the lunch deal. Not pictured is the ginger salad (or soup) that comes with the lunch special. ~$16.50 (incl taxes) each. And of course the sushi was great! read more

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A+ service and food. I was not cooking today ao I found Sushi Kawa, which was close to my casa and drove down around 630p. There was one other person dining in. Made my order of a can of Sprite ($3), a volcano roll and a moonlight sonata ($14 each). The rolls were tasty and filled me up. The ambiance music was a nice soft jazz when really helped chill me out. read more

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We've been several times now for both lunch (specials even on weekends!) and dinner and everything has been good. Nice sized menu with dishes for even non-sushi fans. Some of our favorites include the jalapeño crab appetizer and the Wicked Ahi Roll. The space is chill and clean and the staff are very friendly and helpful. It's nicely priced for the quality, middle of the line - not fancy/pricey but not so cheap you question if the fish is fresh. Only thing I had that wasn't outstanding was their summer rolls which were way too noodley and the peanut sauce was too watery and didn't have much flavor. But given it's a sushi restaurant and not Vietnamese or Thai it's still pretty decent. Pro tip - get a side of garlic sauce (their version of white/yumyum sauce) because it's very addictive and goes great on anything fried. read more

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This was way below the expectations based on the reviews by others but there was no question. The mackerel came last and we realized it was still not fully thawed - yuck. The nigiri often fell off the rice when picked up. I am GF and they could only bring me a small dish of Tamari from the back. I should have insisted to see the bottle to be sure. The rolls were quite small for the price. The server was inexperienced and could not answer questions about the menu. It's ok to be learning but that should trigger getting answers instead of giving excuses. We were the only lunch diners for most of our visit yet felt a bit rushed by the service. read more

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The service is great in this little strip mall Sushi Kawa. I enjoyed the steamed goyza also salmon and tuna salad and the oldie but goodie, Volcano roll. The wasabi was on the underwhelming side, and the dumplings were not as hot (temperature-wise). Other than that, I think it is a quaint little restaurant, clean and tidy, plenty of parking read more

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We walked in and were immediately greeted and we were told to sit wherever we'd like. The service was amazing! They helped us pick out fried rolls for my boyfriend and he picked the tempura roll and Godzilla rolls. I had ordered the ginger salad and destiny roll. We loved how their rolls are deep fried, very crunchy not too much tempura batter which some other places fried rolls are thick full of battery and this one was light and enjoyable. All rolls were flavorful, I really loved their eel on the destiny roll because it had so much freshness to it. Also love the ginger salad perfect amount of sauce you can actually taste and see the ginger chunks. read more

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We stopped by Sushi Kawa after reading good reviews in a foodie forum. This place definitely did not disappoint. We started with a few apps and everything was excellent. The tuna toast was my absolute favorite. I ordered a Japanese Lychee soda and it was delicious, not too sweet. The rolls were so tasty. The fish was fresh and tasty. We ended with a fried cheesecake for dessert. We will definitely be back. read more

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This place is delicious and has the best sushi! Highlyyyy recommend! I love mango on my sushi and it was one of the best mango sushi's I've ever had. read more

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Newer spot with great food and service. The rolls were good and we got some of the appetizers which were impressive as well read more

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I've been seeing the reviews about this new Sushi place and decided I needed to try it! I walked in and ordered to go. The lady that took my order was so sweet! I asked if they had Crispy Rice that I've been seeing and wanting to try and she said yes we will make it for you! I showed her a video on Tik Tok! lol I got that, a Moonshine roll NO kiwi, Mexican Roll, and Salmon nigiri. The crispy rice was to die for and two pieces is NOT enough!! The other two rolls were delicious and very fresh! The prices were not bad at all!! I will definitely be back and I'm getting more crispy rice 100%!!! Give them a try! Very nice people! read more

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Sushi was some of the best speciality rolls in Orlando! Service was amazing and very friendly. Ambience was relaxing with light jazz playing and warm lighting. read more

Overall, Sushi Kawa was great & I'll definitely be back! The staff were so lovely, modified my sushi roll with no questions (I don't like eel) and were very attentive. The decor is great & space was nice and clean but it was very loud! I don't think it was quite their fault, maybe the other guests were just a bit less conscious of their volume, but it did echo quite a bit. I got a destiny roll (no eel), spicy tuna roll & shrimp tempura appetizer and they added a couple little candies when they brought out my check! read more

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Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon. I walked in to a very clean and intimate space. The server was extremely friendly and engaging. I asked the server for a beer and wine list and he assured me that with time those items would be on the menu. He did show me how to open my Japanese soda. Loved that it wasn't super sugary like regular American sodas. When I asked how long they have been open the server said 4 months. Nice for me, I also moved to Winter Park 4 months ago myself and was trying to find a new sushi spot. I got the baby octopus salad and a Dark side spicy roll. With a lychee soda. The food was FANTASTIC and Delicious, super fresh that I inhaled my food. Other guest came in and I have to say looks like they had been there before because, they knew that Kawa offers specials for lunch. They are closed on Mondays but, that's ok. I will for sure be back and try the different items on the menu. The prices were affordable. Plus, they give you a punch card for spending money and you get rewarded after 10 visits. Which is a plus for me. Good luck and welcome to the neighborhood! Looks like I found my new spot. read more

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Great service and quantity of food - plus very tasty!! Will definitely return next time I'm in town!

Absolutely a gem of a find! Usually, I hold on newer spots until the reviews grow to see if I want to give it a shot but I decided to give this place a try. And let me tell you... they did not disappoint! Great little spot and we filled the very last table when we arrived, always a good sign when a place is busy! We placed our orders and the food did not disappoint! Happy to say I have a new fav sushi spot in winter park that I will definitely make a repeat trip to. Go check them out! read more

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I walked in on a random Wednesday as what I had planned for dinner had gone awry. The place is super cute and clean. I really like what they did with the place and was greeted away by a super nice woman. She was fantastic and very attentive. I ended up getting miso soup, tuna, sashimi, and a specialty roll that I don't remember the name of to go. It was absolutely delicious. The tuna was some of the best that I have had in the area in a long time super fresh! The specialty role I had I had some spice to it and the jalapeños on top were very fresh and crunchy absolutely delicious so glad that I went and I will definitely be back read more

Service was extremely slow. If you have all the time in the world to kill then this is the place. Unacceptable wait time! While the food is good , we are never coming back here ! The root cause is there's only 1 person preparing the food! read more

I have tried close to 10 different sushi spots, before I got to this place. Sushi Kawa truly takes the cake and will likely see a lot more of me in last bit of time I am here. It is a very small restaurant with a very great atmosphere as soon as you walk in. As far as the sushi goes, it will speak for itself. It was fantastic. It was very fresh. You can really tell with the amount of options on the menu that they really took their time with placing different flavor profile's together. It was really one of my top 5 sushi places I've ever had. read more

Sushi Kawa - Sushi Bars Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Great new sushi restaurant on Aloma Ave. Sushi is beautifully crafted and fresh, and the service is attentive and friendly without being obtrusive. Prices are very reasonable, too. We've been here twice and will definitely be back. Our new fave neighborhood sushi spot. read more

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Great tasting sushi. Small intimate dinning inside but the staff is friendly and attentive. I also ordered to-go and it was packaged very well. Probably the best to-go sushi presentation I've seen in orlando. read more

Amazing sushi. Great flavor and nice portions. Definitely will be back! Thank you Kyle

Food and service was good, we will be back, choice of sushi rolls are good. Server remembered us from our first visit. That makes a good impression. read more

Sushi Kawa - Sushi rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Great quality sushi and the staff is super nice! Ordered takeout on Saturday in the middle of their dinner rush, so I had to wait a bit for my food. Was not a problem for me, but the staff frequently checked in on me, apologized, asked if I wanted water, etc. to let me know I hadn't been forgotten. The sushi tasted fresh and their portions were plentiful. Really loved their unforgettable roll and tempura shrimp roll! read more

i have fell in love with this place..ive been almost everyday since they opened..rolls good and fresh.. lunch hibachi nice size for the price..the lady is always so friendly when you enter..gotta try it you wont be disappointed 10/10!! read more

The tuna cracker appetizer is amazing!! I always get the GBU roll and Mango roll. Both are so fresh and yummy!!

Kind staff with quick service, really great sushi rolls that are fresh, in a nice casual setting. So happy they opened!

A very lovely family owned sushi place, I would call this a hidden gem. Sushi is very fresh and delicious, they have a way with flavors, especially with some of the appetizers we tried, they pay attention to detail, the staff are so kind, and the place is clean and calm. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Came in around 2, it was slow but the service was amazing. The lunch special pricing was very affordable. Joanne helped me and she was very on top of it and had amazing service! Food was incredible read more

The food was good they had just opened a few days ago the veggies and steak were my favorites. The service was stellar they even brought out some fried bananas as a thank you to us. The restaurant was clean as well and the owners were very welcoming. This is a new business so check them!! read more

Amazing food, service and ambiance. Will definitely return here! Would recommend anyone to come in and try this most Inviting experience. Didn't take any pictures but I will on next visit. read more