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    Sawa Steak House

    2.2 (87 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    An up close and personal look at the Dragon Roll.
    Joshua D.

    My father had heard good things about Sawa and we ended up giving it a go for his most recent birthday dinner. It was a busy night - actually the weekend before Valentine's day, so even more so than usual most likely - but we were able to be seated quickly by choosing to sit at a side table rather than a hibachi table. Our waiter wasn't the most enthusiastic I've ever experienced, he seemed a bit depressed and hopefully did not travel to Aokigahara in the time since our visit. I wasn't disappointed in his service at all, but he clearly did not have the flair of the chefs manning the hibachi grills. Speaking of which, the rest of the restaurant was bustling with commotion, and it was exceptionally loud - even for the typical decibel level of such places. It likely had a lot to do with the lack of carpeting and sound absorbent furniture, so it might be time to do some renovating in order to create a more welcoming atmosphere. The food itself wasn't bad at all, I enjoyed the variety of sushi rolls I tried - I went with the Philadelphia, Volcano, and Dragon - but if I'm being completely honest, they weren't quite up to par with my favorites. My parents both had hibachi dinners and they looked appetizing, but I'm not sure any of us were totally impressed in full. It wasn't a bad dinner, but it wasn't as great as we were hoping. Sawa definitely needs to step up their presentation and do a bit of remodeling if they are going to keep up with the competition. I wouldn't completely rule out another visit to Sawa, but it wouldn't be my first choice either.

    The hair found in my food

    Had a long hair in my food, called and they said "its not their problem" this doesn't look like a hair off a head either.

    I paid $26 for this?!?!  Over cooked, small portioned and bland! And the yum yum sauce sucks!
    Chad B.

    First of all, I'm a big fan of Tokyo House down the road but have been to many hibachi restaurants and give them all credit where credit is due. With Tokyo House being closed at the time, I decided to try Sawa out. There was a little wait but I sat at the bar and had a drink along with a spicy roll while we waited. The sushi was just so-so in my opinion. I wouldn't turn it away but probably would go elsewhere if I wanted sushi. Once we were finally seated I was shocked by all the lights and noise. I swear it looked like a roller rink in the 70's and I'm pretty sure there was a disco ball! What kind of atmosphere is this? It looked like a circus! I prefer a traditional Japanese decor and setting. Something calming and relaxing. This is not that. I ordered the Swordfish and because they have a combo for everything else but the swordfish, I had to add Shrimp and Scallops for $7.95 if I wanted them. The dinner included two pieces of small shrimp, soup and salad. Soup was basic broth and salad had a less than stellar ginger dressing. I love ginger dressing but had a hard time eating this. When the food started to get made our cook started into his routine. Flipping knives around, making a heart out of rice and an onion volcano. This is all good and well but he looked like he hated his job. No enthusiasm at all. The only thing he seemed to care about was squirting sake into our mouths. I'll admit, that was a fun moment to watch. He also flipped your shrimp at you and if you caught it in your mouth, great! If not, too bad. I caught mine so go me. Honestly, I don't need all the show. I don't get that at Tokyo House but I do get good friendly conversation and a cook who genuinely cares about and remembers his patrons. The show is fine too but if you are going to be miserable doing it then why bother? Long story short, my swordfish was over cooked as was the shrimp and scallops. Speaking of, remember that $7.95? It got me 3 shrimp and 3 scallops. Pathetic portions. Maybe a cup and a half of rice and vegetables and that was all. Don't even get me started on the yum-yum sauce, pink sauce, shrimp sauce or whatever you choose to call it. It was awful!!! Simply awful!!! And without any type of sauce the food was all bland. I paid $17.95 for my meal plus the $7.95 to add the little amount of shrimp and scallops so about $26 bought me a a plate of small portioned over cooked food and a beached from all the lights and noise. In comparison at Tokyo House I can get a chicken and shrimp combo plus a shrimp appetizer for $13.25!!! And I get at least a dozen shrimp and an entire plate of rice and vegetables. Not to mention a cook who looks like he enjoys what he is doing. And I don't leave feeling like I'm about to have a seizure. Oh and the food tastes good! You don't even need the yum-yum sauce but you'll use it anyway because it's amazing unlike at Sawa. Just look at the picture I uploaded and tell me what you see is worth that price. Then look up Tokyo House and look at those portions and prices. At least I can say I tried it but I won't be making a return visit if this is what I can expect.

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    terrible service and dead bug in salad with no discount, so never going again. 100% not recommended

    This is some of the smaller rolls received at Sawa.
    Bobby S.

    I love this place but they have the smallest sushi rolls. The hibachi is fair but is better than most local competitors.

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    Overpriced for what you get. Low grade food and small amounts. Everything from the ginger dressing to yum yum sauce was bland.

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    I understand long wait times because of COVID but cutting portions to about 1/3 is crazy when the hibachi meals cost $20+.

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    Walked out and went to izumi. We sat at a table for about 10 to 15 minutes and no server came.

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