I need to start this review by saying that any of their negative reviews from others are probably from their competitors and I cannot speak on their non sushi items since I have not had any. Since this is primarily a sushi bar I wouldn't necessarily go there for other items. When you enter the dining area you are welcomed by Joyce and I like to sit at the bar where Timmy is one the BEST sushi chefs in the valley. I know this is a bold statement based on the number of sushi places in the valley let alone in their area of La Quinta. Every cut he has prepared for me has been nothing short of silky "melt-in-your-mouth" decadence. The atmosphere is very cozy since it is small and their selections are incredible. As a proud sushi-holic, you will not find a better place in the area for anyone to get their sushi fix. This is truly a sushi oasis in the desert! read more

Well been coming here for more than 6 months and our last visit the menu had changed and we noticed some missing items and a price jump. Kinda hard to pay higher prices just cause the SBs are in season. Bummer they can't think of the regulars first!, the extra business when the SBs are here will more than make up for it! We all know how hard it is to get a table out here this time of year with the SBs here?Wife wants to find another sushi place... Oh well hope the SBs keep you in business in summer? Bummer Sawa read more

Found this place tucked away in a large shopping center. The idea of good sushi + the desert has always had me a little nervous, it's one of those combos that I'm not sure if it exists. Came in on a Sunday for a late lunch with my girls, we were the only ones there. They had a pretty decent sized sushi menu so I was hopeful. One of the girls ended up with a sushi bento box & I stuck to some specialty rolls. The sushi chef was subpar, like i said we were the only customers there and it took him forever to make 3 rolls and some sashimi, at least when we got them the presentation was nice and the sushi was clearly fresh. The rolls fell into the "good range". Good enough to go back and fill our desert sushi cravings but nothing special or worth going on and on about. I'd say give this place a try if your looking for some decent sushi but aren't on a tight schedule or budget. read more

Great place to get a quick bite to eat. The prices are great and the sushi seems to be fresh. The service isn't bad - just not warm/friendly and they're not rude. Water was refilled, plates were cleared. It's better than some of the other sushi restaurants around! read more

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Fresh fish. You can tell they take pride in their work. Aside from the specialty rolls in my order, their Philly Roll was one of the best I ever had in my life. read more

Really good sushi for such a small place. The sushi melts in your mouth and is much better tasting than other sushi restaurants in Indio. Service has been great the last 5 times I've been there. It's one of my favorites. My wife and I have enjoyed sushi here many times. Highly recommended! read more

Really disappointed to give this restaurant such a low rating. The sushi was great and prices are fair but the customer service was not up to par. Server was very monotone and didn't seem like she wanted to work. Also there was a hair on are plate of ginger and I saw her move the same ginger on to a new plate just discarding the hair. Absolutely ridiculous! read more

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Open for the holiday ! Happy New Year!! 2 0 1 7 excellent food we will be back again next holiday. Thank you Spicy tuna roll Deep fried was my favorite. read more

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love it! Clean and simple. We ordered the bento box, chicken was yummy and I had to get 2 orders of the Sunset roll because I loved it so much. Service was good, attentive staff. read more

Sawa Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Quinta, California

I enjoy coming to eat at Sawa Sushu. I am a regular. The sushi is fresh, tasty, and delicious. The restaurant is clean, and quiet. The service is quick. The rolls are well presented. The flavors are outstanding. I always walk out of there feeling content and happy. The prices are reasonable, too. The restaurant has a cool vibe to it. This is my go to spot for sushi in the desert. read more

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I was dying for some Teriyaki and am new to this area. We ordered takeout - salmon Teriyaki and cucumber salad. It was DELICIOUS! A very healthy portion served on caramelized onion. Even the salad dressing was wonderful. I will be back! And back for sashimi, etc.. I am sure it is all first rate if this is any indication! read more

We came here for lunch and got the lunch bento with teriyaki salmon and chicken katsu. The portion is great and the food was delicious, and the price was very reasonable also. The service was quick and the staff were friendly. read more

Start with the jalapeño deluxe. Also called jalapeño poppers at some other places. Really big peppers, flavorful and a bit spicy!! The salmon sushi is a generous portion of salmon with a little rice, bit the other way around as in some places. Service could be a bit better and with a bit more personality. But otherwise attentive and friendly. I think I found my regular place in the desert read more

Came here around the holidays, it wasn't easy to find, but we were hungry and persistent. The menu is a little limited, WYSIWYG - what you see is what you get - no daily specials of offering. But the basics are good quality - tried the hamachi sashimi and it was tasty, had a couple of other rolls - I should write these things down, but I remembered by daughter having the rainbow roll and enjoying it. Overall, I was just happy it was decent, thank you Yelp! read more

Great lunch specials Tuesday-Saturday 11-3 pm Two choices are $9.50 & Three choices are $12.50. Clean place & friendly service. read more

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Fresh, fast, delicious and many choices- everything you could want in a sushi restaurant. I had never had raw albacore but will again soon! It was buttery soft and succulent. My mouth is watering thinking about it. The baked hamachi collar special sounded spectacular but I did not have enough room. Next time!! The staff was friendly efficient and attentive. This gem is tucked away but easy to find when you know where you are going. Thanks Yelpers for guiding me to this jewel! read more

Definitely a hidden gem when it comes to price and quality. The service isn't really warm. They aren't rude by any means, but rather not real personable is all. It's also not fancy on the decor but it's good if you're in a rush or on the go. I go almost every Wednesday for lunch and their sushi has been consistent in freshness (minus the yellowtail). Salmon is always melt in your mouth good. The Rainforest Roll is super delicious. read more

My husband and I have been coming to this sushi restaurant for years and it's always very delicious. The have great quality food and very reasonable prices read more

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They say they are open and I drove over to place an order but they are closed. When you call they reopen June 1st.

Our entire family looks forward to Sawa Tuesdays!! We eat there at least twice a week. Joyce and Jimmy consistently have the freshest fish and are a family owned and operated business. They are hardworking, dedicated parents and provide a much needed delicious variety of sushi that the entire family can enjoy. See ya on a Tuesday! Trisha W read more

Service was a little slow, but really good, tasty rolls at a great price. They need to expand to have more tables and it will def be packed all the time. read more

My wife and I go here regularly. The sushi is incredible and service is great. The specials are worth asking for. We definitely love Sawa Sushi! read more

This spot is a staple for any night of the week especially during covid! My family and I spent way too much time here pre covid and definitely still come around way too often during the pandemic! Hardest working family in the valley, hands down!! We absolutely love it here and highly recommend it to all our friends and neighbors!! read more

Pretty let down with this place based on the other reviews. Weird atmosphere, very expensive, and most importantly the food was not good.

I was in town for three days of golf and was dying for some sushi. I saw that this restaurant had a 4 star rating, so I decided to give it a try. I got my food in under 5 minutes and it was soooo good! I had the moonlight roll, the tuna and avocado roll, and an order of gyoza. Everything was fresh and and yummy! I will definitely visit this place again when I'm back in town!! read more

Like others I was skeptical of this place, not because we're in the desert but because when I walked in it was pretty empty and the workers gave off a weird vibe. Can't explain what it was. Anyway the great tasting food definitely made the vibe unimportant. I got a La Quinta roll and a rainbow roll. Also started off with one order of gyoza and quickly ordered two more (those were by far my favorite of the meal!). Give this place a chance, it's really good! read more

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Recommend the Godzilla rolls and Jalapeño delight. It's small and warm, as it's windows face the afternoon sun, but we keep coming back for the food and good service. read more

Great food for a great price! Fish is fresh and tasty! This is our new spot for sushi in the valley. It's the best balance of quality and price that we've found so far. read more

It's in a tiny strip mall but offers some really good sushi. We tried the philly, Miami vice, caterpillar, and Mexican roll. All outstanding. Good service and good food. The price was reasonable. The only thing I recommend is an all you could eat option. read more

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Small place but absolutely delicious sushi. Love the salmon, salmon belly, spicy scallops and white tuna nigiri. Very fairly priced and most importantly quality of the fish is great. Thank you Sawa!:)))) read more

Sawa Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Quinta, California

amazing food and service. we did not jave to wait more than 10 minutes and we already had our food

Terrible experience. gyoza was uncooked and cold, sent it back. then heard a heated argument breakout in the kitchen. left payment for what we did eat, sounded violent. back there. read more

I love this place,The sushy is always fresh and delicious. we go every week And I'm always happy with the rolls

Great hole in the wall . LOVE tried the La Quinta roll and it was great. By far the best sushi my husband and I have ever had. read more

Love this place. Definitely my favorite local sushi place!! Will continue coming here and recommending it to people

Food is good but atmosphere very bad. It was 105 degrees outside and they refused to turn on AC. They had fans going. Outrageous! When asked to turn on their response was "that's how it is". Plus place too small. There are many sushi places in town avoid this this one! read more

Bomb yellowtail. Me likely dat. Friend really liked the spicy scallop roll. The Miami vice roll was bombskies too read more

Sawa Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Quinta, California

LOVE sawa sushi! This place is awesome especially if you like basic rolls! I'm a huge fan of their bento lunch specials. And the American Dream roll is the best! Thank you Sawa sushi for great and affordable sushi : ) read more

Good reviews gave it a try. Food was good four stars. AC was not working or turned up to 80+ degrees. Waitress was awful. Never had bad service in a Japanese restaurant before. She pretty much soured our visit. Good service would have made all the difference. read more

Nice small mom and pop style sushi place. Good solid food and service. Good bento box deal and lunch special. Fish was fresh. Portions well sized. Recommended. read more