We had a beautiful evening with the best server I've ever had. No joke. Sonny was professional, knowledgeable and very personable. He really knew his stuff when it came to the entire menu. He was attentive but in the "just right" kind of way, and we both agreed that he made our evening more special. Thank you, Sonny! We will be back! That being said, the food at Sasa is always always amazing, fresh and creative. Shiro Maguru with garlic sauce was phenomenal. Steak skewers are yummy too! I would recommend asking for a booth for a more romantic evening. The high tops are fun but more exposed and very close to other tables. A great place for date night. Ask for Sonny! read more

The freshest fish and great dishes. Their bread pudding is the very best I have ever tasted. The service is tops and the food is wonderful. read more

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Food was fine. sashimi was fresh. The sauce for the eggplant was a good pairing. the bartenders were horrible. two miserable looking men. never smiled. we stood for 20 min to place a drink order. asked both bartenders to come over when they finished with orders. never did. The four of us gave up and just sat at the table. waiter was nice. responsive. the hostess and bartenders are the first line of impression with customers. they looked miserable - like thugs not wanting to be there. check this out - we sat, then asked to speak with the manager just to give them a heads up as a training opportunity.i bartended for 10 years. no one showed up! might explain why the bar and restaurant were not full on a Friday night. our bill was $400 for four. a real shocker and not at all aligned to the experience. read more

Best sushi! It was extremely fresh and had amazing flavor. My favorite was the salmon melt in the middle. The bread pudding for dessert was incredible. I can't wait to come back here again it had an amazing ambiance. read more

Sasa - Walnut Creek, Salmon Melt, Sasa - Japanese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

A new American take on Japanese, but good. The cocktails are super solid. The food is great, as well. We didn't have one item that wasn't out of this world. The riblets, so good and I generally do not care for ribs. The happy hour tempura roll, also a win. The gyoza, was.... gyoza- pretty standard. The rolls were fab, pretty tasty. The Hokkaido and the Geisha. I just note that the bartenders were both very personable and made great conversation. We enjoyed ourselves and their company. All in all, we had a pleasant visit and would revisit. read more

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Good food but the service was terrible , we had an issue with the food that we are can't eat and the manager didn't try to help us and was very rude ... read more

Went in with high expectations. Seated in the patio. Nice ambience. It was very busy. Responsive service. A tad expensive. Ordered a variety of small dishes. Japanese emphasis. OK. Not overjoyed. May go there a second time. PD Did not help that the couple on an adjacent table kept on sneezing. read more

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I am so surprised this place only has 3.5 stars! They have great food, beautiful decor, awesome drinks and a great place to throw a party in the back room with a pre-fixed menu We usually start off with the citrus hamachi. Think slices of hamachi with a citrus oil type of sauce We like to order the salmon skewer as well as a starter. It's very moist with a great sauce Every visit we always always get the Black cod. Super buttery with a delicious miso sauce. It literally melts in your mouth My all time favorite as well are the shrimp lettuce wraps. They are like a honey walnut prawn wrapped in a crispy shell We usually choose the short rib because it melts in your mouth as well and accompany it with garlic rice. We went to a birthday party that was hosted in the back room. It was large and spacious with on going food coming out. It was such a treat to enjoy read more

I celebrated my birthday with the bestie here and it was sa sa sa super (I tried...)! Even though we were able to catch the very tail end of happy hour, our bill still came out to be three digits, but hey, it was my birthday and I'ma enjoy it! Happy hour menu: -popcorn chicken = well seasoned and low in grease -grilled baby back riblets = absolutely divine -spicy ahi parfait = beautiful presentation, tastes as good as it looked -shrimp tempura roll = so tasty Dinner menu: -eggplant = it was good, but it was my least favorite due to the texture -pork belly skewers = a little on the dry side and a bit too salty; not as tender as I was expecting -miso black cod = flavorful, but the fishy taste was present and the fillet was so small Service was great and I really liked our server (whose name I've forgotten because I was too distracted by his gorgeous eyes...). He was super courteous and friendly, and yes, it didn't hurt that I was getting lost in his eyes (don't judge me). I would definitely return, especially for their happy hour. Contemporary interior with low lighting - the ambience is great and can be an intimate place for a date. Two thumbs up, thanks for the memorable birthday meal! read more

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Lovely experience from the time we walked in the door until the time we left. The hostess greeted us with a smile and showed us to our table. We were not in a rush so when the server apologized for the wait it was no big deal. She was SO nice and knowledgeable. She recommended the special Passion Fruit Mule and it was delicious! She was quite busy but remained very calm, collected and professional. I wish i could have remembered her name. We got the Tuna Tartar with the Cavier on the top. It was superb! She made a great recommendation on a sparkling rose too. Overall wonderful experience and we will be back! read more

Sasa - Japanese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Perfect date night restaurant, amazing ambiance and delicious food. Steak (5/5) - such a fun and unique experience as you cook the beer on a sizzling rock over salt. The beef was tender and super flavorful. The ponzu sauce complimented the meat well and the spinach also tasted great with it. Walnut Creek Roll (5/5) - super yummy roll. The fish was tasted very fresh and paired perfectly with the soft shell crab. The sauce that came with it was very light, but tasty and complimented the roll well. I would say it's worthy the pretty penny. Our server did the bare minimum of taking our order and bringing our check. I wished he was a bit more hospitable, it would have added to our dining experience. While the front room is beautifully decorated, the back room is a bit underwhelming in comparison. The aforementioned "amazing ambiance" only applies to the front room. They do not have a large menu, but there is a good variety of options. Can't wait to come back and try their other sushi rolls. read more

Sasa - Steak with sizzling stone - Japanese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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We decided that we wanted to eat better sushi, and my daughter wanted to go to a restaurant that sure doesn't frequent. I took her to Sasa. The meal was okay. The sushi wasn't as fresh as I remembered it used to be. I used to love this restaurant but now it's one that we are going to stay away from because it's just not worth the high price tag for the food that you're getting. read more

I actually would give Sasa 3.5 stars as the service was good as well as the yellowtail and eel nigiri. We also ordered 2 rolls: Sasa and Salmon Melt. Both were good, but the one thing we didn't like is the sauce they put under the rolls because that was really all you could taste since the rice absorbed it. So after a while it was like every sushi piece tasted sweet and this overpowered all of the other ingredients that were in these rolls (which were also pretty pricey). read more

A beautiful restaurant located in downtown Walnut Creek! They have lots of seating - both indoor and outdoor. You can't go wrong with either seating choice because both offer ambiance for a date night and pictures. I recommend reserving to ensure you have a table prior to arriving. Once you arrive and check in, our table was already ready and we got seated pretty quickly. I had dinner here with some friends and we ordered wine, edamame, and three different rolls of sushi. All of the rolls we ordered were amazing - everything tasted so freshly made. We sat inside and I would definitely come back here and eat outside next time! read more

Sasa - Dragon roll, Garlic Edamame, Rainbow roll, and Spider roll. - Japanese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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This time I'm going to be brief. Simply a nice place to eat and drink. My wife and I we really enjoy it. Right serving size. Taste was great. Music and service, very well. Maybe my only suggestion for Sasa is the menu content. 1- more descriptive 2- more options. Personally a enjoy Japanese restaurant with a menu more focus on offering more "Japanese" option., Ice cream tempura, Yakitori, Teppanyaki, Torimeshi Don, 1- nice place 2- good service 3- good food 100% recomendable. read more

Sasa - Bourbon Royale - Japanese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

we had a 7:30 reservation and it took them 30 mins for them to acknowledge us. terrible service we'll never come back.

To those that have been this rating is a no brainer. The food - fantastic. You could honestly eat anything here and be in for a treat but the real speciality is for a niche dining establishment (fish) to be able to create so much variety and flavor that is consistently surprising yet delicious. Service - on my husbands birthday they went and he even had a personalized menu with a birthday message waiting at the table! Above and beyond. They gave a complementary green tea match green brûlée with candle as well! He was so surprised. I recommend the duck buns and the bread pudding. My must haves every time! read more

Sasa - Walnut Creek, Geisha, and Sasa roll (left to right) - Japanese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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We went here for dinner last night in downtown WC. The decor has a modern asian feel and I really like the way their tables look.The food was pretty good and the service was great. Sasa is an asian tapas place with a lot of small plates. My main complaint would be the prices for two of us our bill was close to $200. We order the duck buns, dumplings, lamb chops, sasa roll and spicy tuna roll. The dumplings were ok but were not hot when they came to our table. The duck buns were very good and had a great sauce on them. I really liked the lamb chops and they were cooked perfectly. The sushi rolls were tasty and the fish tasted great. I would give this place 4 stars but the prices are ridiculous for small plates. read more

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Everything about this restaurant was perfect, the staff was professional, yet hysterically funny and charming, the area that we sat in outside was open, yet had a wonderful coziness to it and the food was absolutely delicious! I would recommend without hesitation. read more

The layout of the restaurant was really nice in the front but unfortunately got seat in the back next to the bathroom which us fine but definitely not as nice. The sushi was good however a little over price. I got 3 sushi rolls but when they came out, the amount wasn't as big as other restaurant. The desert was not to bad over all. Kind of pricey for the quality of food. The service was not the greatest and we barley were acknowledged honestly. Servers were busy yes, but literally had the order taken and food dropped off then the check without checking if we needed anything through out the meal. read more

I give them a 5 star for customer service. As for the price of the food and what you receive at a Sushi restaurant, it's not worth it. Great atmosphere and dinning area. read more

Love coming here! I've dined in a few times and also have ordered take out for lunch since I work right around the corner. Came in last night on a Friday and the place was packed. I made reservations for 6 (later changed to 5) and the staff was quick and accommodating. We arrived a few minutes early to our reservation and were seated quickly. The service was great - friendly, to the point, and the food is always amazing. My friends and I ordered a few rolls, tamago nigiri, some drinks, and also got the fried peanut butter and jelly pieces for dessert. Our waitress, I can't remember her name, was incredibly personable and didn't make us feel rushed at all. Thank you! I definitely recommend coming here for lunch or dinner, and they seem to have no problem with group reservations. All of our rolls tasted so fresh! Thanks Sasa staff :) read more

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Delicious food, lovely setting, excellent service! Especially good: Duck buns Eggplant Brussel sprouts Citrus hamachi Less wonderful but not bad: Toro tartare appetizer (one of the specials when we were there) Steak (be aware that it sounds like it comes with sides but they are more like garnishes!) We sat outside which is a gorgeous shaded patio, not right on the street. Inside is nice too, Service was outstanding!! Yes, it's expensive (servings are small), but perfect for a special occasion. read more

I'm sad to only give 3 stars to my favorite restaurant in the Bay Area. This has been out go-to place for special dates and family celebrations for the past 5+ years. The sashimi is excellent with nice size pieces. The California roll is the best one in CA, and the cauliflower is also five stars. The tuna parfait was disappointing and mostly tobiko. It would be more accurate to call it a a tobiko parfait. The miso glazed cod was over $47 including tax and tip and about the size of 2 of my fingers and didn't taste very fresh. I didn't order the steak this time as I remember being dissatisfied last time with portion size. Service good at first but spotty as night went on. I'll be back but will stick to appetizers and sushi next time. read more

The food was not fresh everything felt like pre made , if you really like sushi it's not the places it's mediocre will say . Service was quick I'm happy to write and recommend but unfortunately not this time . Didn't want to write a bad one but after sharing with them they just just told me " everything is fresh " okey .. read more

CHIRASHI LOVERS will be disappointed. Chirashi has always been my go to meal when I go out for sushi. Always comes with great sashimi over rice, salad and miso. Best value on any sushi menu. Not here, was very disappointed. Lackluster presentation, poorly cut cubed fish, not sashimi cut as expected. For $28 I was expecting something special. This was not. Saturday afternoon, mostly empty restaurant, and manager was "too busy" to stop by the table and address my concerns. Nice waiter offered to take it back and replace, I was hungry and didn't want to wait. Here is a pic of what I expect when I order Chirashi. Sasa's didn't even come close. read more

Sasa - Chirashi - sashimi on a bed of rice - this is what it should look like - beautiful - NOT SASA's - they need to try harder - Japanese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Came here on my last night in Walnut Creek before a cross country move and if I had to sum up the experience and food into one word I would say. EXCEPTIONAL! To start with the ambiance I really like the low light setting and the general vibe in the restaurant. Romantic and relaxing. Everything on the menu looked absolutely delicious, we ended up ordering: Garlic rice, duck buns, Sea Bass, and two rolls. All of the food was amazing! THE DUCK BUNS ARE A MUST! opt for 4 instead of 3, you will be happy that you did. Our server was outstanding! He was funny, personable and attentive to every detail. Overall I am really sad that I am moving away from such a delicious restaurant. read more

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My husband and I love this place. I had never tried real sushi beofre so my husband treated us here for date night and I am hooked. The staff are very friendly and helpful. This is our new date night spot! read more

"You're a hopeless food snob, Ed U." Nobody said that to my face, but I was thinking it when I walked in here. Y'see, I know very little about the dining scene in Walnut Creek, but I'm willing to learn since I work nearby now. It was my manager who took me and another colleague for lunch here since it's his favorite sushi restaurant. He knows I'm a bit of a food snob from San Francisco. OK, more than a bit since I used to call Oakland the eastern wasteland, but he wanted to show me that Walnut Creek can offer some fine dining choices even if you're not an undemanding suburbanite. So what did I think of Sasa as his proof of evidence? Pretty decent with a nice ambiance that seems to fit the smartly tailored downtown area. Ironically, what I liked most about this relatively chic place was its suburban sensibility, that is, they offer combination lunch sets for those who doesn't want to pore through a Japanese-style menu second-guessing what they want. As it turned out, we were there to have a work-related meeting, so the lunch sets allowed us to cut to the chase. My two colleagues both ordered the same thing, the $25 Set C featuring Salmon with Wasabi Butter, Sake (Mackerel) and Maguro (Tuna) Sashimi, Hamaichi (Yellowtail) Nigiri, and Negihama Hand Roll (photo: http://bit.ly/2diSxZI). It was quite a presentation and a generous serving which they both deigned to share with me. As for me, I went for the $19 Set D, the Chirashi bowl of Fresh Sashimi over Sushi Rice sprinkled with Furikake (photo: http://bit.ly/2diSo8m). It's my litmus test for the freshness of the fish selection that day, and Sasa passed with flying colors. Complementing our dishes were Edamame (photo: http://bit.ly/2cSiFeM) and a Chopped Cucumber and Carrot Salad (photo: http://bit.ly/2duSUyR), both quite tasty for a business lunch. Alright, so I guess Walnut Creek does have some solid dining options to consider. I will try not to be such a snob in the future. Yeah, I couldn't really type that with a straight face. FOOD - 4 stars...good portions of fresh sashimi served here in a decorative manner AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...a nice, chic ye casual spot SERVICE - 3.5 stars...fairly polished of a tad distant TOTAL - 4 stars...the lunch sets are the stars here read more

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I have been eating at Sasa for over 10 years and have brought many people to dine with me - everyone loving it! Sasa is one of those restaurants that when I want a perfect delicious meal - I go! It has always been consistently great. Last night I went with a friend and was looking forward to one of those amazing meals. I hadn't been in about 18 months and I was disappointed as I felt the food was only mediocre and for $117! One of our favorite dishes, the Seared Ahi, has been changed from a little bowl with small chunks of ahi, onion, garlic, and jalapeno to these 5 little "coins" with everything stacked on top - it was a pretty presentation but nowhere near as satisfying. We normally order 2 because we loved it so much but I wouldn't order it again and frankly I would choose another restaurant next time. I'm sad and for $117. Sasa - you lost me! (I'm giving a 2 because I can't give 2.5 and 3 doesn't feel right but I don't choose to eat at 2.5's) read more

Sasa is good, but for me, but I don't think personally it justifies the higher price to it's competitors in the area. The space itself is very well appointed. and comfortable. They offer a wide range of food items outside of just sushi/fish, which is a nice change of pace if someone in your group isn't a huge fan of sushi, but still wants some tasty snacks. Decent happy hour, and a nice (covered) outside seating area add to the overall appeal of Sasa. Taking all this into consideration, I firmly believe if they'd have priced their items $2-$4 less, this location would be a total home run. read more

Terrible service. Waited and waited at every stage of the dinner. Way overpriced. Ridiculously small portions. 5 muscles, 5 clams and 2 thin slices of baguette made up a plate that was a "special." The food was delicious though. Only thing saving this rating from a 2 star. read more

Been many years since I've visited this main stay in WC. Service was perfect. We ate outside and it was lovely but I also was reminded what an absolutely beautiful interior this spot has. Elegant and welcoming. We loved our dinner. Spring citrus salad and chefs Choice sushi and garlic rice. We will not wait 10 years for another revisit. read more

The host asked us if we had reservations, and we said no and then he spoke to us with a judgmental tone, even though there was plenty of available seating as we arrived early in the evening for dinner. The salad with pomegranate and pepitas was very good. We also ordered the gnocchi with crab and it was not good at all. The gnocchi tasted terrible, and was very crumbly textured. For $35 I expected it to be delicious. We also ordered the filet mignon which they forgot about because everything else arrived on time, except the steak, which arrived very late, and was very small ; maybe four slices that cost $35 or $39. That is way too expensive for the measly four slices we got, even though they were very delicious. Cocktails were approx $15 each. Overall, I think the food was mediocre for such a high price. Not planning to return here anytime soon. read more

This is situation, forced me to make my first ever review on Yelp. My GF and I went to this restaurant for the first time on Valentine's Day (our first one btw). We wanted it to be special. They had a 7 course menu that looked amazing, so we thought. First off, our Server was horrible. He kept forgetting stuff and blaming it on everything else but his incompetence. Including blaming the bar for being backup and the reason we didn't get out drinks. The bar was basically empty and the bar wasn't backed up. The first dish was a Miso soup, with Manila Clams and mushrooms. Which came out cold, uncooked mushrooms and he forgot the spoon. Second dish was pickled veggies. I'm not even joking. It was 6 thinly sliced Cucumber and 3 tiny Olives, the size of peanuts that were gross. Why even say that's for two or put that on the menu, just embarrassing. Third dish, were 3 different raw fish dishes. First, 3 tuna cuts the size of Trident gun, second was 1 scallop sushi and last a spoon of raw tuna of some kind. Which all were room temp and fishy. The main dish, you had 3 options. My GF got the roast Duck. Which was beyond overcooked and looked like chicken. Which also came out cold. As if it's been sitting around all day. I ordered the Waygu. It was also cold, including the vegetables and was so chewy. It could've been beef jerky. What Waygu have you eaten, is chewy like that? Cause I've never had anything like that in my life! At this point we finally had enough and asked someone else for help. They come over and we tell them about our experience. Which they talked it over and just tell us. We'll give you 10% off. Which wasn't our point. This was our very first Valentine's together and we weren't satisfied at all! Oh and that's when our cocktail finally arrived. 1 hour and a half later. Mind you, the 4 tables around us. Which this server was talking care of. All had the same issues. This was also toward the end of the night and our tables were also last ones on our section. We were so looking forward to eating here. There is no way in the world. We would ever come back or ever suggest this place to anyone we know. Just a horrible horrible horrible experience. I wish I could give it ZERO stars! read more

Oh sasa you never disappoint! The cocktails are great, I highly reccomend the vodka cocktail with lychee! The shrimp tempura lettuce wraps are one of my favorite starters & I LOVE the sasa roll & the salmon melt roll. Ambiance is nice & the service is even better!! read more

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Overall ill give 3.5 stars. Service is good, everybody is nice here smiles. For the food only food was good for me is pork belly and duck bun. We had spicy tuna roll, rainbow roll, steak on the hot rock,karage chicken, tuna tartare. All was ok for the price it was just ok nothing impressing. Wine was good. I wouldn't recommend come really hungry . Portions are too small until you get full you'll spend per one person 100$. Sushi and rolls are not that good for the price so go with beef chicken pork if u planing to eat here read more

Sasa - Tuna - Japanese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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This place is impressive from start to finish! Upon entering, you can't help but to notice the refreshing free falling wall of water drizzling behind the hostess stand. The interiors are of rich coffee browns with an earthy/urban feel. My party of four were seated on a warm summer evening in the patio which is adorned with an abundance of beautiful green foliage- subsequently giving you a "tea garden" ambiance. Our server was very upbeat, pleasant and eager to please. He was also very knowledgeable and brought a sense of humor which is always a great bonus. The service was impeccable as all the food we ordered. Sasa specializes in a wide variety of unique Japanese tapas which makes the experience here more unique compared to most sushi restaurants who don't offer many specialties other than rolls. Every dish we ordered was a party in my mouth. The most memorable dish was the uni on a raw oyster with tobiko, ikura, caviar and topped with a raw quail egg. The chicken hearts served yakitori style were good but nothing particularly unique in taste. Be aware that dining in a top notch establishment such as this will dent your wallet though. They most definitely deliver though. read more

Sasa - uni on a raw oyster with tobiko, ikura, caviar and topped with a raw quail egg - Japanese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Overall happy with Sasa. Great upscale interior and polite staff. I was expecting alot given the prices -20$ a roll is up there in price. Drinks were phenomenal, duck buns were amazing, garlic edamame was expected and the rolls were good. The fish was okay, the sauces were okay. This is definitely not the highest caliber sushi but some of the better in the area. I've heard the steak is great and other meats so next time I'll give that a go. All in all I will be back just maybe not for the sushi. read more

Sasa - Margarita - Japanese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Amazing selection of fresh fish and other dishes. Ambiance is fabulous and service is always amazing.